This is an exciting opportunity to join one of central London’s leading educational charities, Vauxhall City Farm.

Covering 2 acres, the farm is home to over 100 animals and for 44 years has given visitors from far and wide the opportunity to experience life on a farm making the use of its green space by offering a range of visitor experiences, education and training programmes, volunteering, horse riding, and events.

Despite the impact of the pandemic, we have been very successful in building our income from trusts, foundations, corporate and statutory sources. We are now seeking an exceptional, fundraiser who continue to grow our income and build on our success.

The Fundraising Officer will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with the CEO, as well as the rest of the team to apply for revenue and capital funds.

The successful candidate will build relationships with potential and existing funders to generate income for Vauxhall City Farm’s impactful educational, recreational and therapeutic programmes as part of this dynamic role. The post holder will have exceptional administrative and IT skills with experience of managing a database of funders.

Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated and have 4 years’ experience of seeking funding from trusts, statutory bodies and companies.

Farm or agriculture experience is not required, although experience in visitor attractions would be desirable.

This opportunity is offered as 1 year contract (subject to possible extension).

Closing date: 31st March 2021

The Wales Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Wales National Manager to secure Sported’s future in Wales. The role will develop a broader, more diverse income portfolio and funding which fully supports our activity in the Nation.

The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running, generating a target income of £200k in year 1 and securing multi year relationships with funders across the spectrum of trusts, foundations, lottery and corporate partnerships.

Whilst the main focus of the role is to generate direct income for Sported (75% of time), the role will also focus on generating revenue for our network of groups (25% of time), securing funding for distribution via grants into the Wales Sported network, building capacity and capability to more readily access funding.

This role is funded through the THIRD SECTOR RESILIENCE FUND FOR WALES PHASE 2, administered by WCVA

The Head of Fundraising & Marketing is a key member of Qadria Trust’s Leadership Team with responsibility for developing our fundraising and communication strategy and overseeing all communication activities for our multi-million project named Islamic Centre of Britain which includes masjid, community centre, commercial block and a school building.

The post holder will be responsible for raising and growing revenue, will design and implement a sustainable development strategy to increase philanthropic revenue from a diverse portfolio of supporters across the UK and overseas. They will mentor and lead a team of fundraisers and Social Media to achieve ambitious revenue and renewal goals year over year, while delivering excellent stewardship experiences for our supporters.

Main Responsibilities:

Fundraising

1. To develop, manage and deliver a clearly defined fundraising strategy, which will ensure sustainable revenue for Qadria Trust and will also raise the profile, reputation and credibility of Qadria Trust’s work among clearly defined audiences and stakeholders.
2. To establish and provide strong leadership to Fundraising and Communication teams ensuring that organisational and individual targets are met, through instilling a creative, professional, adaptable and positive team environment. 
3. To undertake and participate constructively in induction, regular supervision, appraisal and relevant training. To contribute positively to continuous improvement of services.
4. To maintain close contact with the CEO/Director and with all the work of the organisation so as to be aware to effectively use the information for fundraising purposes.
5. To work closely with the CEO/Director and Senior Management Team to broaden Qadria Trust’s funding base for projects/services which add value to the organisation, particularly working with Muslim communities and businesses across the globe.
6. To ensure the implementation of risk awareness and risk control in the department.
7. To provide line management to the Fundraising and Communication Teams.
8. To develop and manage Qadria Trust’s long term profile and identity for fundraising purposes.
9. To maintain confidentiality in line with organisational policy in relation to service users, staff and business sensitive information.
10. To review potential partner organisations and corporate sectors and identify best ways of engaging for partnership.
11. To develop, deliver and evaluate a schedule of donor acquisition and retention campaigns across all platforms including Social Media.
12. To design and implement an evaluation and monitoring process to evaluate the outcomes and success of campaigns.
13. To produce detailed reports at the end of Qadria Trust’s campaign periods.

Community Engagement and Fundraising

1. To develop and implement cost effective fundraising initiatives and events aimed at a diverse range of communities.
2. To establish, manage and strengthen Qadria Trust’s external relationships with all stakeholders including donors, statutory bodies, mosques, local communities, corporate organizations, charities and educational establishments in order to maximise Qadria Trust’s income.
3. To create, maintain and develop Qadria Trust’s donor base through fundraising initiatives.
4. To identify new areas of income generation which fulfil the strategic objectives of Qadria Trust.
5. To ensure the effective implementation of maximizing Qadria Trust’s income from fundraising through campaigns, Ramadan, Qurbani, and Qadria Trust’s projects/services.
6. To create appropriate manuals, procedures and guidelines for all fundraising initiatives and organize periodical reviews for continual improvement.

Community Engagement and Social Media Fundraising

1. To ensure that resources for fundraising, both through community engagement and with Social Media are carefully allocated, managed, and monitored effectively to achieve the greatest impact.
2. To ensure all fundraising events and investment to Social Media campaigns are cost effective and add value to the organisation.
3. To drive forward the growth in institutional fundraising initiatives, incorporating innovation and creativity.
4. To develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and potential funders, including large charities and other CSR institutions.

Other Responsibilities

1. To ensure compliance with the financial legislation and Qadria Trust`s financial procedures in all activities of the department.
2. To be willing and able to travel extensively and at short notice.
3. To be responsible for ensuring that staff and volunteers are adequately informed, skilled and supervised to carry out their duties safely and in compliance with Health and Safety policy and safety management systems.
4. To monitor, analyse and evaluate success and weaknesses of the department’s activities and ensure learning outcomes are shared and documented.
5. To comply with all policies, procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
6. To be willing to travel extensively with short notice.
7. To commit to working unsociable hours on a regular basis.
8. To be responsible for health and safety in the area of his/her control and ensure that he/she is familiar with Qadria Trust’s health and safety at work policy.
9. To respect the unique contribution of every individual and work positively in an equal opportunity and diverse environment.
10. The post holder will be required to apply for a Disclosure check.
11. Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

Note: Please send your CV and a cover letter to apply for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Read Easy is a small, but rapidly growing charity that delivers life-changing opportunities to adults who struggle with their reading. We are, in fact, the only national organisation attempting to offer a proven, confidential, free, one-to-onereading coaching programme for the thousands of adults in our communities who can’t read at all or who struggle to read.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion and has the initiative, skills and experience to really drive our fundraising so that we can extend our reach to all parts of the country. The role will also include some responsibility for communications and PR.

Over the last few years, our work has received a considerable amount of national and local TV, radio and other media coverage and our fundraising to date has demonstrated that there is growing interest amongst funders to support what we do. Candidates for this post will need to have the motivation, initiative and persuasive abilities to further develop that interest, so that we can realise our ambitious plans for growth. 

There are exciting times ahead for Read Easy and we are looking forward to welcoming a new member to our small Head Office team.The culture is friendly, focused, mature and hard working. This role is for 3 - 4 days per week (exact hours to be agreed on appointment) and could be partly home-based, but would require at least one day per month to be worked in our office in north Gloucestershire.

For more information about this role and the requirements for applications, please download the job description.

Background Information

Fortalice is looking for an experienced fundraiser to make a real difference to the lives of local women, children, young people and all victims affected by domestic abuse and violence. We’re in a period of growth and the Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in helping to secure future funding.  We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, whose skillset matches our ambitious plan and has demonstrable experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns.

Fortalice has over 43 years’ experience of working in the field of domestic abuse and violence and receives its majority of income for the Refuge through Local Authority funding. We also have support from key charitable trusts and foundations and receive regular voluntary donations to support our Outreach work in the community. We’re well known locally, and the Fundraising Manager will help to channel our current support and reach new audiences to fund our work. The post is a new position and will complement a highly experienced and motivated team.

Your role will be to develop our existing supporters, help us develop a digital fundraising offer and generate new business leads. There will be a focus on developing corporate partnerships and individual giving. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Executive who is well networked in the local community. 

Fundraising Manager

Full time – 35 hours

£30,000 per annum (fundraising targets required)

We are aiming to recruit an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to develop our existing fundraising strategies. The post will involve various duties to meet the needs of the organisation.

• The posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the work undertaken by the organisation
• A current valid driving licence and the ability to provide a suitable vehicle for work with insurance cover for business use is essential
• To apply for a post, please request an application pack. The closing date for applications to be returned is midnight on Thursday 4th March 2021. Please note that any completed applications received after this date will not be considered. If you do not receive a response within five working days from the closing date, then you have not been selected for interview
• Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th March 2021
• Women only applicants can apply for the post as this is an occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act under section 7.2e of the Equality Act 2010

GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature.  We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations.  We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.

Job Title:              Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland

Department:         Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department

Reports to:           Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date:            1 April 2021

Salary:                  £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus

Job Outline:

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
• Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
• Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
• Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
• Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
• Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
• Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
• Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
• Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
• Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives

Advantageous Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
• Good working knowledge of CRM software

Career Progression

GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision.  The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner.  Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.

Annual Leave

In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days

Application Deadline:  15th February 2021

St Benedict’s Hospice in Sunderland offers free care, advice and support for patients, and their families, who have a life-limiting illness. St Benedict’s Hospice has a long history and our experienced and professional, clinical and volunteer teams are committed to providing the highest level of care in the future.  Our supporters and donors are vital.  Each year hundreds and hundreds of people raise thousands and thousands of pounds to make sure that local people who are living through the most worrying of times are looked after and supported in a loving, dignified and caring way.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual to become an integral part of our small fundraising team.  You will ideally have experience across a wide range of fundraising activities including community, events and corporates, and have the passion and commitment to deliver challenging targets.  You will have a proven track record in building and developing relationships and be well used to delivering outstanding supporter care and stewardship at all times. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you with your CV and covering letter.

• Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday 8 March 2021
• Interview Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021
• Salary: £28,000
• Hours: Full time, 37.5 hour per week
• Base: St Benedict’s Hospice, Sunderland/Home
• Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Options for flexible working
  • Pension Scheme

The Fundraising Coordinator is an essential role within Restless Development’s small yet growing fundraising team. Responsible for raising unrestricted income through individual giving and community fundraising, and be the lead for our CRM database. Currently the vast bulk of financial support at Restless Development comes from multiyear restricted grants. To ensure we are reaching our aims of maintaining a balanced budget and sustainable growth, we are committed to increasing investment in the Fundraising team in London with a view to growing unrestricted income year on year. The Fundraising Coordinator is key to this, working closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager, senior leadership, trustees and patrons to network with and cultivate new and steward current financial supporters.

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven individual with a desire to learn about philanthropy. The successful candidate will not require any fundraising experience. You’ll need to be passionate about what Restless Development do and be able to clearly explain and present that work and impact to our supporters. Restless Development will provide on the job training to support the successful candidate in this role. This role is part of a small team, so the successful candidate will be a team player who is willing to support the wider team whilst balancing their own workload. There’ll be the occasional late night at an event, and you could be expected to accompany supporters on a visit to see our work in action in Africa or Asia. Once this role is established, we are looking to invest in this area of the team so we are committed to the Fundraising Coordintor’s professional development.

The New Room (also known as John Wesley's Chapel) is an award-winning museum and heritage attraction in the centre of Bristol.  We are seeking to appoint a part-time fundraising officer to deliver and develop its fundraising strategy for the next 12 months with possibility of extension.

As the oldest Methodist building in the world, the New Room shares stories of 18th century Bristol, the Methodist movement, social justice, equality, health and wellbeing with over 50,000 visitors annually.  The site consists of the chapel, museum, library & archive, meeting rooms, Fairtrade café and gift shop. 

The New Room receives some funding from the Methodist Church but is responsible for securing most of its income from a variety of different sources in order to maintain its extensive programme of events, activities, and educational provision. 

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to be responsible for owning and implementing the New Room’s fundraising strategy in order to increase income and help make the New Room more sustainable.  This post is focused on securing funding that will allow the New Rooms to continue its work with its existing staff team and volunteer base.The role holder will oversee all areas of fundraising with a constant focus on return on investment and with a primary focus on trust and grants fundraising.

If you interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to be considered for this role by Friday 12th March. 

Applications can be submitted via Charity Job or emailed directly to the New Room director - see New Room website for full details.  All applications will be anonymised before consideration.

Interviews - Wednesday 24th March
Proposed start date - Tuesday 6th April

Victim Support is looking for an Area Manager - South Yorkshire, Humberside and North East

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Victim Support is delivering an exciting and innovative service model to support victims of crime in South Yorkshire and Humberside. We are looking for a senior manager to lead and oversee the delivery of this service along with specialist support services across the same area.

Working closely with the Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire and Humberside, along with other funders in the area, the purpose of this role is to ensure the provision of vital support services for victims of crime in accordance with service contracts.

As Area Manager you will develop and maintain effective relationships and formal partnerships across organisations and with key stakeholders, and promote and develop the services of VS.

You will be part of the senior regional management team and responsible for leading the designated area strategically and ensuring it complies with national service delivery standards and best practice guidelines. You will also represent the charity in an appropriate and professional manner to commissioners, stakeholders, external bodies and the media, whilst acting as a voice for victims to the wider community

Key responsibilities of the role are to ensure the successful delivery of a high quality, efficient and responsive services to victims, the identification of growth and partnership opportunities and building relationships with relevant commissioning bodies and other stakeholders. A focus on team development, and the monitoring of performance and quality are key within the role.

You must have experience of operating at a similar senior management level including responsibility for service development, bidding and/or negotiating for contracts and budgetary and financial control. You will have delivered services in a complex, customer focused organisation and have instigated, managed and successfully implemented change programmes or projects. A proven knowledge of the legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements relevant to a national charity is essential and you must enjoy, and have experience of, planning and working strategically.

Please note that travel across a large area is an essential part of this role and you may be asked to work unsociable hours on occasion. You will also require satisfactory level 3 (MPPV 3) Police vetting clearance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a national charity where you can drive change and improvement and directly contribute towards achieving the VS vision to champion the interests of victims and provide high-quality services.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A and Essentials. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

VS are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Fundraising Executive

Home Based / Worthing

Fixed Term - 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)

37.5 hours

£24,000 - £26,000 p.a. depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role 

St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel in Sussex.

Are you a brilliant and passionate direct marketer looking for your next role?

We are looking for a Fundraising Executive to join our Individual Giving and Digital team. This maternity cover role will be supporting our direct marketing and digital activity, including our large lottery programme. Campaigns cover door drops, telemarketing, canvassing, radio and digital. We need you to be an exceptional fundraiser who is driven by data and insight and has a passion for fundraising.

You will be responsible for maximising income through campaigns and supporting the wider team to deliver activity on time and to budget. You will thrive in a busy environment and go that extra mile to make the difference.

Applicants will need experience and a proven track record of managing fundraising campaigns and a role that juggles many priorities. You will have experience of working in a similar role and have an eye for detail with the ability to multitask.

Why not come and use your talents to join a great team and raise money for a fantastic cause.

Closing date:  8 March 2021 Provisional Interview date: 17 March 2021

Benefits included: Enrolment onto our company pension scheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme, up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, Free parking, On-site education support, Option to join Healthcare Cash Plan & Corporate Rate Gym Membership

An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

If you have the passion and drive to succeed, please visit our website for an application form and job description. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.

SENIOR PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER (maternity cover)

Responsible to: Director of Charity Development and Remember A Charity

Salary:£38,000 (FTE) per annum – 8-12-month fixed term contract

Hours:35 hours per week Monday to Friday, occasional additional hours as required, reclaimed as time off in lieu of payment

Direct reports: None

Location: Currently working from home.  Flexible location with regular travel to our Central London office.

Benefits:

25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata)

Flexible working

Pension

We are looking for a confident, experienced and skilled partnerships manager to fill this crucial role with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, able to build strong and productive member-focussed relationships with our high-profile charity members and partners. Our values underpin all areas of our work and guide us in all we do:

• Passionate: taking pride in what we do and driven by success.
• Professional: championing and achieving high standards and governed by professional integrity.
• Enabling: helping others and empowered to take ownership, find solutions, make decisions and collaborate.
• Enterprising: open to new solutions and committed to delivering where we already excel.
• Respectful: honest and fair, treating everyone with consideration and respect.

About the Chartered Institute of Fundraising

The Chartered Institute of Fundraising is the professional membership body for fundraisers in the UK.  Currently the Chartered Institute supports and provides services for 6,000 individual members and nearly 600 organisational members. Members and non-members access training, qualifications, conferences and events, policy and guidance.  The Chartered Institute is also the home of the Remember a Charity campaign and public fundraising Compliance team (formerly PFRA).  The Chartered Institute facilitates more than 30 volunteer-led regional and special interest groups which organise local networks, events, conferences.

About you

This is a key role in the organisation.  You will be:

• Customer focussed – always looking to deliver a great experience for members
• Able to generate ideas for new events, content and ways of engaging our members
• A confident and helpful team member who can interact well with others and has a ‘can do’ attitude, with a strong attention to detail

With a proven record of:

• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience of using CRMs to track, share and monitor customer records
• Sound budget manager

If you are looking for a challenging role, which will make a real difference to the work of charities and fundraisers and are passionate about the charity sector and its work, this role is for you. We anticipate a handover period with the permanent post-holder.

The Chartered Institute is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be our ourselves and succeed on merit.  We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

How to apply

Please apply via this portal https://bit.ly/3kKMDmx and complete all application questions (draft in Word and copy and paste to avoid timing out on the system). This will be redacted; the panel will not see any identifying information.

Your application will not be considered if you submit a CV and supporting statement.

Next Steps

Closing date: Thursday, 18 March 2021

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by:          Thursday, 25 March 2021

Interviews: 29 and/or 30 March 2021

Second interviews (if needed):                             31 March and/or 1 April 2021

Please note that the interviews will take place via Zoom.

The Philanthropy Manager plays a critical role in implementing a major donor program that supports Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s strategic conservation and community development goals. He/she will primarily focus on UK and Europe based opportunities.

The Philanthropy Manager is a key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director. Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London. The position sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.

The Philanthropy Manager is entrepreneurial, experienced in nonprofit management and development, and passionate about both fundraising and donor cultivation. This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work independently. He/She understands the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, and budget oversight. A deep commitment to and interest in the protection of wildlife and natural heritage is advantageous.

Occasional domestic and international travel, including travel to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, will require adjustments in personal schedule. The Philanthropy Manager should be flexible to work from a home office and/or shared Lewa office in central London (post pandemic restrictions).

Key Responsibilities

1. Major Donor Management and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ individuals, institutions and corporations giving between £5,000 and £100,000 including:
  • Regularly conduct prospect research. Qualify prospects and present information and strategies to Deputy Director
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships through substantive contacts and visits, as appropriate
  • Develop and execute solicitation strategies
  • Steward existing donors
  • Build a robust international donor base, primarily focused on the UK and Europe
  • Lead and/or assist team in writing thorough reports and grant-winning proposals
  • Lead development and submission of some reports and proposals that require coordination among offices, including international offices and Lewa Kenya, and across LWC programs
  • Meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets annually
• Support development and communications goals related to annual giving by participating in campaign discussions and strategy development; increasing awareness of campaigns among donors; and securing matching gifts to be offered during campaigns.
• Manage all aspects of Lewa UK’s participation in the annual Big Give campaign.

2. Special Events 

• Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility and attract new major gift donors.
• Primary contact for bi-annual gala in London (post pandemic restrictions). Work with team to plan and execute successful fundraising events, including mobilizing sponsors for the gala.
• Support US-based team members as needed on planning and executing a bi-annual gala in New York City (currently planned for fall 2022).
• Work with Lewa’s International Advisory Council and Board members to plan and staff smaller cultivation or fundraising events.
• Work with Kenyan colleagues to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events in the UK and Europe.
• Support the annual Lewa Safari Marathon held in Kenya and virtually. Help manage sponsorship, donor relations, and travel for the marathon.
• Support team in preparations for International Board and Committee meetings (both virtual and in-person).

3. Fundraising Management

• Regularly input development actions and donor information into Salesforce;
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved;
• Utilize team tools like Dropbox, Salesforce, Google products, and Basecamp to manage tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Competencies

This challenging role demands a highly organized, self-driven, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision. 

The post holder must demonstrate:

Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors to meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets.

Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.

Professional Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in major gift fundraising required
• A successful track record of stewarding and securing gifts from major donors
• Experience writing/editing successful technical proposals highly preferred
• Experience working with Boards and/or fundraising volunteers
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM required
• Knowledge of conservation/international development issues is preferred
• A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential.  Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment
• Self-driven and able to take direction
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Dedicated to personal professional development.
• Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.

 Education and Training

• Relevant University degree required; MSc in Conservation/ relevant field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce)

Compensation and Benefit

• Lewa provides a competitive salary between £42,000 and £52,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package 
• Will consider flexible work from home/work from Lewa office (post pandemic) arrangement

We help children and young people (up to age 25), parents, and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

Fundraising Officer
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week, Permanent contract
Rate: £24,000 per annum
Reporting to: Community Projects Manager
Base: Home-based under Covid restrictions, post Covid, one day a week at Child Bereavement UK’s Head Office in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (more days in the office can be arranged if preferred)

Role summary

The post holder will lead on the management and development of Child Bereavement UK’s challenge events portfolio, such as the London Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon and bespoke overseas treks, creating a positive and enjoyable fundraising experience for all our challenge event fundraisers. They will plan, market, deliver and grow the portfolio of challenge events ensuring all objectives, financial and non-financial are achieved. The postholder will work as part of the Community Team and will support the team with a number of other fundraising events and activities throughout the year.

Closing Date: 25 March 2021
Interviews: 31 March 2021 (by Zoom)           

Please download and read the Job Description below before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV accompanied with a short covering letter, detailing which post you are interested in applying for and how your experience fits the role. It will be sent automatically to us. 

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews offered, on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Child Bereavement UK recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly where we are under-represented, currently, this includes disabled people, LGBTQ+ and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups (BAME)

No agencies please.