Fundraising Officer (Regular Giving & Digital)

Starting salary £26.2k-29.1k (band C) depending on experience, plus civil service pension and other benefits

37 hours per week based in Edinburgh/remotely

Fixed-term – 7 year contract

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s top four botanic gardens based on the quality, breadth and depth of our science, plant collections, public engagement and education. We are at a hugely exciting time in our 350 year history as we look to deliver the Edinburgh Biomes project, a seven year capital build programme to restore our heritage glasshouses, create a stunning new public glasshouse, and build new research facilities.

As part of this we are looking to significantly expand our dynamic fundraising team, and have created a number of exciting new roles to help us deliver the Biomes project alongside our regular key work. This role will be responsible for developing and running appeals to support our core RBGE work and the public phases of Edinburgh Biomes using mail, email, and digital avenues. In addition to helping to plan and manage all processes, including the coordination of resources both external and internal, you’ll play a key role in recruiting, engaging and retaining online donors, as well as encouraging businesses and individuals to take part in events and donate to our appeals.

Applicants will need to have previous experience in managing digital campaigns, and the ability to use data and insights for optimum data selection and segmentation. You’ll need to have a good understanding of how to create and deliver powerful and compelling cases for support, and the creativity to bring appeals to life. On top of that you’ll need a sound understanding of charity and GDPR regulations as they apply to fundraising, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

More information on the role, including a full job description and person specification, can be found on our website . Further information on the Edinburgh Biomes project can also be found on our website.

Interested candidates should send a CV and covering letter outlining the skills and experience you could bring to the post, along with a completed equal opportunities questionnaire, by midday on Fri. 7th May. Interviews will be held on Fri. 21st May.

If you haven’t heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume your application hasn’t been successful on this occasion.

No recruitment agencies please.

As the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK, Kidney Care UK provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaigns to improve kidney health and care services across the UK.

Following a period of significant transformation, the Charity has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its growth and development and take the organisation to the next level. It is looking for an inspirational leader to expand our growing fundraising, marketing and communication teams and provide the strategic thinking and ambition that we need to exceed our income, reach and awareness goals.

You will oversee the strategic, financial and operational management of the Charity’s fundraising, marketing and communication functions, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, support the Chief Executive in development of the Charity’s overall strategic direction going forward.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate, self-motivated and with excellent people management and interpersonal skills, capable of representing the Charity at all levels.  You will have a proactive, innovative and collaborative approach with the commitment and passion to deliver significant and sustainable change.

If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a central role in Kidney Care UK’s future, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Tina Seaton. If you would like to find out a little more about the charity and the role, to arrange an informal discussion with Paul Bristow, the Chief Executive, please contact Tina Seaton.

Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Closing date for applications: Friday 21st May 2021

Interview dates: Week commencing 14th June 2021

The Fundraising Manager will optimise and execute the organisation’s fundraising activities in the UK. You will be responsible for a broad span of duties, from developing email marketing appeals and writing grant proposals to optimising and managing our development database and keeping regular contact with our donors and other stakeholders. Some administrative assistance will be available to support the successful candidate in this role. Please read the attached job description for further details on the requirements for this exciting position!

Application Process:

Please click 'apply' where you will be redirected to the Breathe platform to apply. You will be prompted to submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1000 words that answers the following questions:

• How did you find out about this role?
• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• What will you bring to our charity?
• Do you have any experience working with Salesforce?
• When can you start?
• What is your salary expectation?

After you have completed some basic information about yourself on the Breathe platform, you will be prompted to upload your application documents (CV and Cover letter). Please ensure that you click ‘upload’ for each document that you attach to save this onto your application. You will need to upload one document at a time. Once you have uploaded all the required documents, click ‘finish application’. If you do not click ‘upload’ once attaching a document, we will unfortunately be unable to see it in your application. 

Once you have applied, you will receive an email that allows you to ‘review your application’ for the next 24 hours. Please do review your application to check that you have correctly uploaded your application documents.

We are keen to fill this position as soon as possible, so will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis.

As an inclusive employer, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require such support.

Thank you for your interest in Veganuary!

Job Summary
The Fundraising Officer is a key role for Trust House Lancashire and will lead on the generation of income with a particular focus on community, digital and corporate fundraising, and partnerships to support current and new projects. The right candidate will be a strong communicator who can engage effectively with different audiences and using different media to generate support for Trust House. The Fundraising Officer will increase awareness of our work in the local community and with local businesses and develop those relationships.
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requests for support since we commenced service delivery in April 2014. We worked with 411
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Key Relationships
Internal Chief Executive officer, Operations Manager, Administration Officer, Volunteer Coordinator
External Corporate Partners, Community Members, Friends of Trust House Group.
Main Role and Priority Responsibilities
To be responsible for leading on the development and growth of Trust House Lancashire’s income from Community and Corporate Fundraising.
• Leading on Corporate Events, Corporate Support and Partnerships, and Community Fundraising both digitally and face to face.
• Identifying opportunities and ideas for fundraising activities and events.
• Matching projects to potential funding opportunities.
• Developing and building on long-term relationships with corporate partners and community members to secure ongoing additional funding.
• Applying for awards, prizes, and other forms of recognition for Trust House Lancashire’s work.
• Write and submit regular updates to the CEO, Operations Manager and Trustees on plans and including progress reports, evaluations, and end-of-project reports.
• Keeping track of supporters, events, activities, and income.
• Feeding back on progress against set targets and budgets to CEO, Operations Manager and Trustees.
• Maintaining an up to date understanding on developments in fundraising and third sector funding and new opportunities
• Contributing to the development and delivery of the organisation’s strategy and working with the CEO/Operations Manager to support the implementation of the service delivery plan.
• Working with the CEO/Operations Manager to develop realistic costings and budgets to organise events.
• Contributing to, supporting, and where appropriate leading on additional and developing aspects of Trust House Lancashire’s broader income generation work.
• Managing your own workload to meet priorities, deadlines, and targets.
• Providing management and support to team members and volunteers as appropriate.

General
Trust House Lancashire has a flexible approach to working arrangements. The office base is in Preston, but the role may require travel to events in and around Lancashire and working outside of normal office hours.
Carry out from time to time and as directed, any other duties as required in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within your capabilities.
Ensure that at all times you take care of your health and safety and that of others by complying with health and safety obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.

The opportunity

Are you a fearless leader with the passion to beat heartbreak forever? Are you able to inspire and build pioneering relationships?

Our Community Fundraising team has ambitious targets to help us in our fight to beat heart break forever. We are recruiting for an ambitious, confident and engaging Fundraising Manager to develop and grow our supporter network and income in Bristol, Bath and Gloucestershire.

Putting the supporter first, you’ll maximise income and awareness for the BHF within your patch through proactively securing and managing community and corporate fundraising partnerships whilst recruiting/supporting networks of fundraising groups, supporters and volunteers. 

With fantastic local knowledge matched by your passion for the cause which will enable you to help our supporters to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals. You’ll also proactively build and develop fundraising groups and recruit individual volunteers and supporters, securing fundraising partnerships and delivering national campaigns, local projects and maximising community engagement.

About you

You'll have a proven track record in fundraising at a community level. You will have been involved in projects such as the winning and management of charity of the year or longer-term corporate/clubs/association partnerships, volunteer or people management experiences and supporter/customer engagement. 

With strong evidence of transferable skills and experience, e.g. a track record exceeding KPI’s in sales or account management, customer service, business development or fundraising. You’ll have excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills and be passionate, tenacious and motivated to make a difference in the fight against heart disease.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our ambitious forward looking team and contribute to our recent track record of fantastic growth. This role provides a brilliant opportunity to transition from a local charity to gain experience with one with nationally recognised brand presence. Or for an ambitious salesperson who is an expert in their field, to use their transferable skills to help our vision become a reality. We're brave, informed, compassionate and driven in our fight against heart disease and, if that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

You will also need a full UK driving licence plus previous experience of working remotely and be able to demonstrate an ability to manage and motivate team.

About us

Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

About you

You will be organised, a team player with strong attention to detail, and thrive in an environment where your day to day work is varied. You may already work for a charity or may be looking to join the sector. You will be a highly numerate problem solver who relishes implementing efficient administration and information management systems. You will enjoy juggling conflicting priorities and delivering for the team.

About the role

The Fundraising Support and Programme Assistant will support Carers UK’s growing Fundraising team to achieve our voluntary income target through administration, prospect research and coordination of the legacy and payroll giving income streams. This is a diverse role providing opportunities for the post holder to develop skills across several fundraising disciplines.

About us

Carers UK is the leading national charity, supporting, advocating for and connecting unpaid carers across the UK.

Established in 1965, Carers UK has a long heritage of making life better for carers, wherever they may be, through providing advice, information and support and campaigning for improved rights, recognition and support. With over 37,000 members Carers UK is the voice of unpaid carers in the UK.

With over 6.5 million unpaid carers in the UK and 6,000 individuals becoming a carer every day the need to support them is growing and urgent. Unpaid carers save the UK state an estimated £530 million each day, and are vital to the friends and family members they support, as well as to the wider community.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected carers across the country. Our recent polling suggests that the figure for unpaid carers could now be as high as 13.6 million, with an estimated 4.5 million people literally starting to care overnight due to the impact of coronavirus on services and individuals.

This is an exciting time to join Carers UK as we enter our new strategic period, Vision 2025 taking us to our 60th anniversary.  Rather than producing a detailed five year plan we have developed an ambitious direction of travel, recognising the challenges of planning in the ongoing and uncertain environment created by COVID-19. We believe our flexible approach throughout 2020 enabled us to react quickly to the needs of carers, and by adopting a direction of travel, backed up with annual business plans, we will continue to meet the growing needs of carers.

Carers UK relies on voluntary income, our future plans will depend on unrestricted income to meet the growing need.

Deadline: 7th May 2021 at 5pm

First interview: 12th May 2021

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, flexible, and dedicated fundraiser to join us as our charity starts to grow. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills in fundraising and communications as we expand our reach as a charity. We are looking to employ a Fundraising Officer who will be committed to supporting Reedham Children’s Trust at a key development phase.

Reedham Children’s Trust provides support for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and has done so for 175 years. We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive and to look forward to a healthy, happy, and fulfilling adult life. We adapt our services as social needs change, always seeking the most innovative and effective ways to help. Collaborating with grassroots organisations and schools we offer practical, emotional, and inspirational support, helping to raise aspirations and transform the lives of vulnerable children.

WR Fundraising Recruitment has a great opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to take on a role as Fundraising Manager with a regional charity; supporting families and children across Berkshire. There is a lot of scope for the right candidate to build on the current programme, particularly in the area of individual giving, so experience of this would be desirable alongside skills in Raiser’s Edge or similar.

This role will be a mix of working at home, in the office, and around the community. You’ll need to be confident wearing a range of 'different hats’ and dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders. You will be leading a team of 3 fundraisers around the region and providing support, insight, and leadership on all aspects of the organisation’s fundraising while being very hands on with individual giving management.

You will be a self-starter, happy to work independently, while also working to embed a positive fundraising culture within the organisation. This is a new role, so there is plenty of room to input in to the fundraising strategy, and to innovate around new forms of income development.

Fundraising Manager

Home based role with weekly working in Reading Office, Berkshire

Full Time, Permanent

£35,000 per annum

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Implement a new fundraising strategy in line with business objectives and with a focus on development of an individual giving programme
• Present on the charity’s work to a range of stakeholders and partners
• Research and create compelling fundraising proposals for a range of funders
• Lead a Community, Events and Corporate Fundraising team ensuring targets are developed and met
• Design a new individual giving offering, alongside the development of supporter journeys, including legacy giving
• Build new relationships with a wide range of partners, and effectively nurture existing relationships for sustainable growth
• Identify potential opportunities with local community groups, corporate partners, and trusts/foundations
• Demonstrate impact through quantitative and qualitative reporting

The ideal candidate for this role will:

• Be an enthusiastic fundraiser, passionate about delivering income for a community focused charity
• Have experience of delivering an individual giving programme and mapping the supporter journey
• Have experience in delivering an effective fundraising strategy
• Be a brilliant communicator, with exceptional written and spoken English
• Have line-management experience
• Be a driven self-starter, able to work independently and manage a varied and diverse project portfolio

To register your interest and for more information please send your CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a Fundraising Coordinator to join the Fundraising Team.

Transparency International Secretariat is currently seeking a Fundraising Coordinator for Institutional Giving. As a member of the Fundraising Team the coordinator will play an important role in the implementation of the institutional giving strategy, including the diversification and growth of income form this segment. The role will require a deep knowledge of proposal design and development and a real desire to work in a complex international environment. A strong character that is able to reflect on concepts, processes, and work performance and then adjust their thinking and advice will be important. Good existing contacts, or the ability to build new relationships and to communicate effectively with donors is essential. Collaboration and partnership will be a key feature of the working environment, and so will the ability to be self-motivated and driven to achieve success. The Fundraising Team works to support the delivery of TI-S’s priorities within the context of our global strategy 2030 - Holding Power to Account.

OVERVIEW OF KEY DIMENSIONS

Role Purpose: The Fundraising Coordinator will develop proposals for institutional donors and grant making foundations, taking responsibility for and partnering in proposal design and development, submission and reporting.

Team: Fundraising

Reporting Line: Head of Fundraising

Starting Date: as soon as possible

Contract Duration: Currently we can offer an employment contract limited for a duration of 2 years. There is a prospect of extension subject to organizational need continuing, performance proven and funding confirmed and there is interest in a stable and long-term cooperation.

Working Hours: full-time [100%; 40 hours per week]

Location: Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S), Berlin/Germany

Job ID: TIS-FDRT-FC-INSTG-0421

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

Based in the Fundraising Team and reporting to the Head of Fundraising, the Fundraising Coordinator will:

• Develop winning grant proposals for bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, and grant making foundations
• Deliver expressions of interest and applications that persuasively communicate our vision, strategy, and programs to potential funders
• Research grant opportunities and support the development of proposals in line with strategic priorities and solicit and integrate feedback from programme teams, finance, and fundraising perspectives
• Steward donors on behalf of TI-S and the wider movement and develop engagement opportunities that include prospects
• Coordinate day-to-day processes to ensure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner, recommend changes and adjust as needed, ensuring fundraising deliverables meet quality standards
• Provide advice on project, programme, and contract design, donor rules and regulations
• Advise and assist TI colleagues, and at times lead proposal development, contract negotiations, and donor reporting
• Coordinate and/or contribute to team projects and provide input on the development of fundraising strategies, policies and procedures, taking into account best practice to realize the overall TI-S fundraising strategy
• Support the exchange of information and learning in a community of fundraisers across TI-S and the movement
• Develop, maintain and implement systems that include workflows, processes, controls and documentation; including record keeping in Salesforce
• Contribute to the overall functioning of the team by providing proactive and ad hoc support where necessary

CANDIDATE PROFILE

In order to succeed in this role, candidates will need to meet the following:

• University degree in International Relations, other political, economic or social science disciplines, or other relevant fields
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in fundraising, project development, proposal writing and contract negotiations with a strong focus on institutional donors and foundations or related
• Strong knowledge of the international development sector and institutional funding (governments, EU, UN)
• Experience of leading on successful international NGO project proposals to institutional and foundation donors
• Solid understanding of donor funding procedures, rules and regulations, including financial budgeting and reporting
• Strong internal communication and relationship-building skills to understand funding needs and to work efficiently and cooperatively with TI-S teams to build winning proposals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to produce engaging fundraising materials
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail, capable of working under pressure and against deadlines and meeting demanding goals; setting, forecasting and achieving financial and non-financial targets
• Demonstrated experience of working with CRMs (preferably Salesforce) and analysing and reporting on donor data to identify trends, produce reports, and strategize based on findings
• High level of ambition and drive; ability to translate opportunities into practical plans of action and work proactively using own initiative
• Ability to critically reflect on work and processes and adjust to ensure high performance
• Excellent communication, impeccable presentation and strong networking skills to maintain and develop relationships with existing and prospective donors, responding to their requests in a timely manner
• Professional language proficiency in English essential; other languages are beneficial

WHAT WE OFFER

Joining the Transparency International Secretariat candidates can expect:

• the opportunity to become part of the global movement against corruption and make a positive contribution to the work of TI in the field of transparency and accountability working on a wide range of relevant and challenging issues
• a role with purpose, working in a team of engaged and enthusiastic colleagues experts in the field of anti-corruption and driven and united by the desire to fight corruption and achieve significant and large-scale replicable impact
• an inspiring, stimulating, dynamic, flexible and international working environment with peers representing 45+ different nationalities and Getting Things Done (GTD) approach to work
• a high degree of collaboration and autonomy in a lean and agile organisation with flat hierarchies, streamlined decision-making processes and a shared leadership culture with servant leadership philosophy
• ample opportunities to learn and grow, from annual team training allowances to onsite professional development opportunities, including regular Show & Tell meetings, Jours Fixes/Flexes and brown bag lunches with visiting experts

Staff at TI-S enjoy a competitive compensation & benefits package designed for staff well-being and work life balance, incl.:

• a relocation package incl. sponsorship of work permit if needed and financial contribution to German language classes
• generous time off with 30 days of annual leave per year and flexible working times around core hours
• organisational access to the employee assistance programme PME offering support in various areas
• Sodexo Restaurant Checks with plenty of options nearby the office for reduced prices for meals
• selection of fruits and hot drinks, summer and winter parties, and ‚Social Fridays’ with complimentary snacks and drinks
• free health sessions (e.g. back pain prevention) as well as reduced membership fees with Urban Sports Club
• a centrally located office in a vibrant metropolitan city with excellent public transportation connectivity at the river Spree

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter in English, merged into one PDF file, via the online recruitment system clicking on the button ‘Apply Online’.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 9 May 2021.

Only applications duly completed and received through the online recruitment system will be considered.

The Transparency International Secretariat is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and where there is equality of opportunity. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and therefore welcome applications from qualified candidates of all regions, countries, cultures and backgrounds. Existing permission to work in Germany is not a selection criterion and TI-S supports successful candidates in the process for applying for a work permit, if needed. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis and we do not discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, colour or ethnic background, religious belief, sex, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation, marital or family status, age or ability. We kindly ask applicants to refrain from including in their application information relating to the above as well as from attaching photos.

DISCLAIMER

Please note that Transparency International does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment and selection process (whether at application, processing, testing, interviewing, traveling or otherwise). In addition, TI does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

Are you confident and creative with excellent communication skills? Are you able to plan effectively, manage relationships with supporters and develop new fundraising opportunities, particularly in the digital realm? 

If so, we want to hear from you! WWA is expanding our fundraising team to enable us to develop our fundraising function, fully implement our fundraising action plan, and nurture and grow our community of individual & community-based supporters. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake a Chartered Institute of Fundraising qualification as part of the role, if not already held. 

A proactive approach, ability to take initiative and willingness to contribute new ideas are essential, as is a commitment to working towards the vision and value of Welsh Women’s Aid. 

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 26th April 2021 

Interviews: Tuesday 4th May 2021 

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.    

We value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities - applicants from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

Funded from the Third Sector Resilience Fund for Wales Phase 2 Scheme, administered by WCVA. 

Registered charity number: 1140962    

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: Director of Business Development

Salary: £30,000 - 33,000 per annum

Location: Penygraig, South Wales / Home Working

Hours: Full-time 

As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that obligations outside work are important and that balancing work and family commitments can sometimes be a challenge.  We offer a range of flexible working opportunities and we would be open to those interested in applying as a jobshare. 

Annual leave entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions of 3% 

Introduction

Over the last 40 years we’ve built up an impressive track record of improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society through working closely with the local community. This is an exciting time to join us as we are undergoing a period of transition building a new senior management team.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, Fundraising Manager to build a diverse funding base and lead a new fundraising team securing our services into the future, for people in one of the most deprived areas of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Business Development Director you will lead the small fundraising team. You will lead on statutory fundraising and large bids and you will line manage a team member who will focus on individual giving and digital fundraising and a consultant who will lead on trust and foundation fundraising. 

Management & Leadership

•  To lead, inspire and motivate fundraising staff and volunteers, providing them with clear direction and sound decision-making and enabling them to raise funds and contribute significantly to organisational development.

•  Work with Business Development Director to review and implement fundraising strategy.

•   Manage Digital & Marketing Officer post contributing to development of Communications Action Plan ensuring key targets are met

•  Assist with developing and scrutinising project plans in collaboration with Project Teams, to ensure they are accurate, deliverable and will achieve their objectives.

•  Lead and directly manage a portfolio of key relationships.

Income generation

•  Research potential grant making organisations and analyse their suitability to feed into the grant prospect pipeline to achieve identified targets

•   Research and develop diverse income generation initiatives including a local Lottery, digital fundraising, individual giving, legacy & in memoriam gifts, major donors.

•  Prepare and submit high quality funding applications and reports to grant making organisations.

• Scrutinise project budgets and financial information for applications and for grant reports.

•  Support the account management of successful applications, liaising with the programme project manager and finance team and ensuring that funding and reporting criteria are fully met and specific challenges in relation to programme objectives transparently communicated.

•   Develop and initiate innovative fundraising ideas

Monitoring & Evaluation

•  Maintain and develop the database of contacts: individual donors, corporates, grant making bodies ensuring the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) are adhered to across all income generation activities and that all data collection is in accordance with these regulations.

•  Review grant agreements

•  Ensure all incoming grants are processed in line with internal procedures and best practice guidelines.

•  Ensure prompt and appropriate acknowledgement of all grant income, ensuring all information relating to each grant is accurate, up to date and well organised.

•  Maintain a timetable of deadlines to ensure grant making organisations receive reports and other correspondence as required.

•  Ensure that all donor communications are handled appropriately, promptly and courteously and that complaints and criticisms are logged, investigated and resolved

• Ensure collection of key data and evidence to enhance Valleys Kids case for support. 

Compliance

• To ensure that Valleys Kids fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities adhering to Fundraising Code of Practise and GDPR legislation.

Person Specification

• At least 5 years experience of fundraising in the Charity/Social enterprise sector 
• Ability to lead or oversee income generation from a wide range of sources including statutory funding, trusts and foundation, trading income and individual giving.
• Experience of managing an effective team, with ability to delegate effectively and to hold people to account.
• A commitment to community development, tackling structural inequality and other barriers to people achieving their potential.
• Resourceful, resilient and innovative, with the ability to manage different priorities
• Interpersonal skills and judgement, which inspire confidence and trust from staff, volunteers, stakeholders and other organisations.
• A strong track record of networking, developing and maintaining external relationships with a wide variety of funders
• An effective communicator orally and in writing, able to articulate our work to a broad range of stakeholders and to negotiate well. 
• Experience of budget and financial management
• An entrepreneurial approach - able to use resources effectively and develop new ideas and gain buy-in to implement successfully.
• Organised, with excellent time management skills and high levels of self-motivation.
• Awareness of Welsh language, culture and the public services context in Wales or a willingness to learn.
• Flexible with a willingness to work outside normal office hours.

Following our recent expansion, we are keen to attract an experienced and driven Head of Fundraising with a great track record and background in both grants/statutory and community engagement.

You will direct and manage a small team of 2 PT grants officers and 2 PT and 1 FT Community Engagement Officers.  

Your time will be broadly split 40-60 across Grants and Community and you will have specific personal responsibility for Community Engagement in Hertfordshire and N London, with others of your team covering other areas. You will also be working to leveraging grant and statutory funding yourself as well as further developing team performance. We will be wanting to play to your strengths, expertise and contacts. During 2021, we will be working to add further to your community team in new areas. 

The Community work will be across corporates, challenges, events, donor acquisition, promotion of our collection box and lottery programme etc. Developing local support groups in each area will be a key part of delivery.

Working directly to the CEO, you will have great work ethic and an excellent track record of effective income generation and supporter acquisition across both grants and community streams.

You are organised, strategic, personable, outgoing and good at developing relationships and partnerships as well as leading your growing high quality team. You will be well supported by an excellent team, with personal support from the CEO.

You will be excited by the opportunities in this role and growing charity and determined to achieve excellent results to provide even more and better services.

The Community Engagement Fundraiser will develop and deliver a community fundraising plan that engages with and motivates the local community to become supporters for Reading Mencap. To proactively raise awareness of Reading Mencap.in the community.

Inch Park Community Sports Club is looking for a hard working, enthusiastic and creative person to join us as a Fundraising officer, to lead on the development and submission of fundraising bids.

We are looking for someone who is willing to absorb themselves in the ethos and work of our charity and use flair and enthusiasm to develop new ways of bringing in both short term and longer-term funding streams. We have a huge body of impactful work and a wealth of fundraising successes to draw upon and we are looking for an individual with fundraising experience, a flexible and creative approach to fundraising and someone who can think of new ways to deliver community benefit from funding. The role would include fundraising from Trusts, Foundations, Lottery and Statutory funds as well as developing support from the business sector.

The successful candidate will be interested in our work, our approach to supporting the community through sport. The ideal candidate will have a passion for persuasive writing, they will be efficient, with good attention to detail, organised and a self-starter. They will be reliable in meeting deadlines and be organised in working in collaboration both with the Board and the wider team in the development of larger multiyear funding applications. They will be competent with numbers, budgets, and financial projections.

About us

Inch Park is a Community Sports Club, a community hub founded by Lismore Rugby Club, Edinburgh South Community Football Club and Edinburgh South Cricket Club.

Originally formed to meet the lack of sporting facilities in the local area, our goal is to provide a vibrant inclusive community space where sport and other activities can take place.

Designated as a Community Sports Hub by our partners at Sportscotland, Inch Park exists to benefit the local community and ensure that the legacy of the club, and its hub, is passed down to future generations.

We help break down barriers and make sure sports are accessible to all who want to take part, regardless of sex, race, gender, background, or ability.

We believe inclusive and accessible sport makes a significant difference to young lives, particularly for people in disadvantaged areas. Sports not only helps with encouraging healthy lifestyles but has a much wider reach including helping with isolation, mental health, and personal development.  

Our venue covers around 9.8 hectares and consists of a modern clubhouse, two full-size rugby pitches, two football pitches and a cricket oval, complete with a synthetic wicket.

Through our clubs and partners, including Scottish Rugby and Cricket Scotland, we deliver schools programmes, the government’s Active Schools programme, and various youth initiatives.

Our clubs regularly reach over 6,000 youths and adults – through playing and coaching in addition to the work of volunteers and parents.

Additionally, an estimated 2,000 people pass through the doors on a weekly basis, attending a range of classes, meetings and social events including a baby café and dance groups.

Last year even with COVID-19 we put over 26,000 hours into the community with over 200 passionate volunteers.