Working in a vibrant centre in Kirkcaldy, you will report to the Strategic Manager.

Responsible for all aspects of fundraising activity, you will be specifically responsible for generating essential income for our family centred services through grants, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.

Working with our services, you will identify opportunities to generate new income streams.

You will be highly organised, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.

As importantly, you will bring a positive attitude and personal drive to the role and the wider organisation.

Key skills:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a fundraising position for third sector Organisations supporting vulnerable children and families.
• The ability to research and develop new income streams
• A working knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Evidence of writing dynamic funding proposals and evidencing of outcomes through reporting
• Inspiring people to commit to the fundraising goals of the Centre
• Research skills and attention to detail: sourcing information and statistics, researching trends, assessing costs.
• Creativity: putting together innovative events and projects

We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Executive (Partnerships) for a wonderful homelessness charity. This is an exciting role to develop income from corporates and the community within a small, hands on team.

The Role
To join a small team and support the delivery of the organisations fundraising strategy with support and guidance from the Fundraising Manager.
To maximise existing partnerships and community relationships, to increase income.
To be pro active and hands on, eager to identify opportunities for partnerships and development.
To actively seek out new prospects for new business partnership opportunities and to make approaches/pitches to organisations.
Research prospects and maintain the pipeline of long-term and short-term income from warm and cold contacts in line with the Fundraising Strategy.
To work with the Fundraising Team, Communications Team and Service Teams to develop and promote a portfolio of fundraising packages to increase sponsorship for services and projects.
To provide excellent account management, ensuring that all partners receive the highest standard of care and feel that their contribution is recognised valued and actively acknowledged to encourage and develop long term partnerships.
To help develop fundraising campaigns in conjunction with Communications and Service teams.

The Candidate
To have genuine empathy for homelessness as a cause.
Track record of generating new business within corporate, community and/or events fundraising.
Experience of maintaining systems to accurately record information.
Experience of managing projects from start to finish.
Excellent planning and organising skills which include good time management, multi-tasking, personal self-management.
Strong project planning skills, reporting and followup.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessfnd but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

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

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

Fundraising Database and Insight Manager

Responsible for effective data management and regulatory compliance within the Fundraising and Communications department. Leading across the charity to ensure all organisational databases, and opportunities, for data capture are optimized, to maximise income for the charity. You will provide income leads with tailored insight including segmented data for their activities to thrive. The Fundraising Database and Insight Manager will manage the data team; create and ensure adherence to processes; lead annual training on the Database; support the Finance team with financial reconciliation work; and provide insight about fundraising benchmarks and performance.

Fundraising Database and Insight Manager Responsibilities:

- Planning and developing data strategies for activities, analysing data and regularly update teams on supporter demographics
- Managing external fundraising data systems, integrating organisational data.
- Working with departments across the organisation to ensure data exchange is secure and efficient, training staff and volunteers to use Raisers Edge NXT and other relevant data systems.
- Optimising Raiser’s Edge NXT to its full potential with modules and applications. Carry out regular data cleansing adhering to the organisations data protection policy.
- Oversee and ensure reconciliation process is completed each month within the finance’s timeframe and supporting the finance team with Gift Aid management.
- Supporting the department with the development of Online Express

Supporter Care:

Ensure high levels of supporter retention and quality communications, preparing data segments for importing and exporting for mass mailings, invitations, and email campaigns. Inspire staff to use the database confidently. Provide reports upon requests of the team to support management with stakeholders

Compliance and regulations:

- Responsible for up to date GDPR compliance and adhering to other standards set out by the Fundraising Regulator.
- Insight to projects and supporter journeys
- Provide insight and performance of supporters and prospects using analytical tools and techniques.
- Assist the Senior Individual Giving and Insight Manager with building a strategic analysis program for campaigns to support decision making based on data evidence led information
- Monitor and regularly evaluate income led supporter journeys to ensure they are applicable delivering desired results.

Fundraising Database and Insight Manager Requirements:

- Experience of managing and analysing data within a fundraising department.
- Experience of using databases, and Raiser’s Edge NXT, preparing reports and extracting information.
- Experience working cross-organisationally and with colleagues at all levels.
- Management or leadership experience.
- Proven fundraising experience.

Desirable:

- Advanced knowledge of Raisers Edge NXT and CRM knowledge and skills.

For more details please see the job description/person specification and the letter to applicants

About their organisation:

Their Vision is that every missing person is found safe. Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. They are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working for everyone who needs them. They provide free confidential support, help, advice by phone, email, text and online, including the opportunity to reconnect. They also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search when someone goes missing. Our client is an independent charity that relies on donations.

Please ensure you include your CV as well as a Supporting Statement/Covering Letter that demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. This statement is crucial to help them consider you for the role, so remember to address each criterion in the person specification and specifically highlight any relevant experience and skills you have, and why you want to work with them. Please also explain any gaps in your history.

Location: Mortlake, South West London

Type: 28 hours per week. Permanent

Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 per annum pro rata

Closing date: 23:59 on 16th May 2021

First interviews: 21st May 2021

Second interviews: 26th May 2021

Start date: as soon as possible

You may have experience of the following: Senior Insight Manager, Insight Manager, Market Research, Marketing, Business Insights Manager, MI Manager, Management Information Manager, Data Analysis, Data Analyst, Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Marketing Manager, Marketing Analytics, Third Sector, Charity, Nfp, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 98570

Founders4Schools are delighted to announce this exciting opportunity to join our fundraising team. You will play a key role in implementing and continuing to shape our ambitious fundraising strategy, so we can help raise the aspirations of every young person across the UK. 

Founders4Schools is an award-winning educational-tech charity which connects young people with inspirational role models to raise their aspirations, to fulfil their potential and to prepare them for the rapidly changing world of work. We offer a simple, free-to-use digital platform which enables teachers all over the UK to connect their students with inspiring business role models (virtually or in-class). Our work aims to tackle inequality by providing equal access to the world of work, to support young people by aligning what they learn at school, with future careers and to provide young people with the confidence they need to take their first steps into the workplace. 

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 years of senior level fundraising experience, a proven, personal track record of winning and delivering corporate partnerships and experience in writing successful proposals for commercial partnerships and winning bids to trusts and foundations. 

We are looking for a confident, dynamic and resourceful, self-starter with excellent communication and presentation skills, and fluency in writing proposals. You will be experienced in identifying new income opportunities through research and networking, building pipelines in order to meet budgets, and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will be confident in managing a fast paced and conflicting workload, have a sales mentality, and be able to think laterally to identify income opportunities. Experience in cause related marketing, fundraising events, digital income streams and growing income strategically through social media are advantageous.

Main duties:  

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new funding opportunities
• Effectively account manage secured partnerships 
• Develop attractive proposals and a case for support to secure long-term corporate partnerships with multi-year commitments
• Develop effective stewardship plans and cultivate relationships to develop new and existing relationships to maximise future funding potential
• Support the organisation and management of donor engagement events and fundraising events
• Write compelling funding bids to secure five figure income levels from trusts and foundations 
• Report to and work with the Director of Fundraising to achieve quarterly targets against budgets
• Deliver other duties as required by the organisation 

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven personal record of delivering an annual income in excess of £400,000
• Experience of identifying and building relationships with new fundraising prospects. 
• Extensive experience in building successful corporate partnerships and sponsorship packages
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent social media knowledge 
• Convincing presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience in organising and managing events (fundraising and stewardship)
• Experience of using a database to manage pipelines and budgets
• Proven ability to work with colleagues from a range of disciplines
• Be passionate about raising the career aspirations of children and young people and supporting employability prospects 

Desirable:

• Good network of prospect funders and partners
• Experience of working on cause related marketing partnerships
• Experience of winning or managing ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships
• Experience of developing successful fundraising bids and securing income from trusts, foundations or government bodies.

 
Benefits include:

• Home-based, flexible working 
• Professional and personal development
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
• Summer and Christmas team celebrations
• Line management opportunities

Please apply online here with your CV and one page cover letter. Please explain why you want this role, what you would bring to the team and how your skills and experience would enhance our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status

For an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager, Laurena Robinson. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews taking place online.

re 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.
 

We’re looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who can grow existing corporate and trust partnerships, and create new ones.

Who we are

Apps for Good is a small independent charity teaching young people the skills they need to thrive. For 10 years teachers have used our free technology courses to unlock the potential of over 200,000 students.

Now we’re developing a new programme focused on the climate emergency. This is the most pressing issue we face globally, and young people are already leading the way in driving action. They have the creativity and energy to make a difference, so we want to arm them with the tools and skills they need to shape the future, whatever their background.

We’ll build on Apps for Good’s action-based approach to learning digital skills, our extensive network of schools across the UK, and our commitment to reaching the most disadvantaged young people.

The team

This is your chance to join a charity with a start-up mindset as we begin an exciting new phase in our story. We are a small, close-knit, highly ambitious and energetic team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We’re currently working very effectively remotely and expect to continue to be a distributed team with regular days together in London.

The role

We’re looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who can grow existing corporate and trust partnerships, and create new ones.

Working with our Head of Fundraising and Partnerships you’ll nurture our fantastic network of current partners, including LEGO, Spotify, BNY Mellon, SAP and Deutsche Bank. You’ll focus on growth, creating new ways to engage and inspire, and pitching new products in meetings and written proposals.

And you’ll research, engage and secure new partnerships with companies and other funders who share our belief that with the right skills all young people can take action on the climate emergency.

Requirements

• At least three years in one or more of the following areas; fundraising, partnership management, business development or account management.
• Experience securing corporate partnerships, achieving income targets and developing prospect pipelines.
• Experience managing relationships, delighting partners, and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing projects independently and across a team, with strong attention to detail and process
• The ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing, in-person and remote.
• A positive, communicative and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to developing the skills of young people so they can tackle the biggest problems we all face today.

Benefits

£27,000 - £30,000 (depending on experience)

This is a full-time, permanent role, working remotely with regular travel to meet clients and prospects, when safe to do so. Part-time will be considered for the right candidate. We’ll aim to meet in London as a team each week. We offer flexible working, health care insurance, 24 days holiday, plus you get your birthday off.

We’re committed to developing our team and supporting their career aspirations. We embrace a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Apps for Good, Joining a small collaborative team means you’ll contribute to a variety of projects. We ensure everyone across the team has their voice heard and contributes to our strategy and operations.

To apply

Please click the link to submit your CV and answer these five questions

1. Why would you like to join the Apps for Good team?
2. Why would you like to take on this role?
3. What makes you successful at securing new partnerships?
4. Why are you a strong relationship builder?
5. If there was one company you would like to form a charity partnership with who would it be? Why?

Renewable World is looking for a creative, conscientious and experienced Senior Fundraising Officer to join our expanding UK Team. Help us work towards our vision of a world where renewable energy is readily accessible to all, helping end extreme poverty and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

About Renewable World

Clean, reliable and affordable energy is critical to many areas of life: from education, water and health, to agriculture, business and more. Yet around the world: 1 in 9 people still lack access to electricity, 1 in 3 lack access to clean cooking and 1 in 10 lack access to clean water.

Renewable World specialises in developing and deploying effective ways of bringing off-grid renewable energy solutions to the most remote and underserved communities, empowering them to achieve sustainable and resilient lives.

Join us at this critical time for the climate to ensure the communities most affected by the impacts of climate change can access vital renewable energy initiatives that will help them to thrive.

About the Role

This is an exciting time to join Renewable World as it grows from a small to a medium sized charity.

As part of the Fundraising Team, the Senior Fundraising Officer will provide support across Renewable World’s income portfolio, working closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager and Fundraising and Events Manager to maximise income from several income streams.

The post-holder will be responsible for prospect research across various income streams, (trusts and foundations, institutional and corporate funding) and developing and stewarding the small-to-medium trusts and individual giving portfolios.  The post-holder will work closely with our experienced Trusts & Foundations Manager and Fundraising & Events Manager, as part of our small UK Fundraising Team.

This is a unique opportunity to build on your existing skills and experience, to grow and develop new skills in a supportive and sometimes challenging environment and to have a direct impact on our fundraising.

We are looking for a creative, conscientious and experienced fundraiser. You will have demonstrable relevant skills and experience and the ability to initiate and lead across your portfolios, under the supervision of the relevant portfolio manager.

You will be passionate about our work and committed to building a strong, vibrant and highly professional funding base for Renewable World as it continues to expand its work.

Additional Information

Renewable World is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities in our workforce.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (no more than two pages) telling us how you meet the requirements for this role. We are reviewing applications as they are submitted and will shortlist and interview candidates on a rolling basis.

The recruitment process will include an interview in our Brighton office and a test of essential skills.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, we will not be able to acknowledge candidates who are not shortlisted.

The role is based in our office in Brighton but our team is currently working remotely. When conditions permit, you will be able to travel to and work routinely in the office.

As this is a UK role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Fundraising Community and Challenge Event 
You will be responsible for the event and campaign management of our challenge events (national and local) and our community fundraising initiatives. You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, including local businesses, in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation for our Hospice. You will also be an empathetic individual in your communications with patients and relatives, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

You will be organised, decisive, and creative, working alongside colleagues to ensure that detailed innovative campaigns (including marketing & PR) are developed to maximise support and get the wider community excited about supporting Queenscourt.

Flexibility will be required in this role. It is essential that the successful candidate is willing to travel (mainly but not exclusively across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby), and there will be some weekend and evening work essential to fulfil the duties of the role.

You will report directly to the Fundraising and Lottery Manager and this role will also involve some line management responsibilities, and working closely with Volunteers.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for the post.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Judith Stewart, Fundraising and Lottery Manager. Phone number is available through the Queenscourt Hospice "Vacancies" page on our website.

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides support for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with serious illnesses, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life at each new stage. We help to do this both in the Hospice and at home through our In-patient unit, Queenscourt Connect and Queenscourt at Home services.  We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Community and Challenge Event Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to join our friendly team and play a key role in significantly increasing our fundraising during our Pearl Anniversary year and beyond.
 

This is a brand new position - an exciting opportunity to make your mark on a small dynamic charity with ambitious goals.

This pivotal role will suit an experienced relational fundraiser who excels at inspiring people to catch a vision and contribute through their donations. Read about SEED’s vision, mission, and pilot community resilience model in our strategy in the attachments. As the prime driver of income generation for SEED, you will proactively secure multi-year relationships with individuals, small businesses, trusts and foundations. You will also oversee all SEED’s other fundraising and communications, including fundraising appeals like the Big Give Christmas Challenge, newsletter, social media and website.

Initially the only employee of SEED in the UK, you will report directly to a Trustee, oversee our small group of committed volunteers, and liaise closely with our delivery team in Zimbabwe. Before long, we’re sure your efforts will create the need and funding to grow the UK team. Working in a very small charity, you will enjoy a varied, interesting role with opportunities to get involved in wider organisational priorities and effect change with minimal bureaucracy.

You will work from home, even after lockdown ends (SEED doesn’t have an office), with occasional travel to meet donors or trustees. Trustees are in London / Cambridge, but video calls would be considered if the best candidate was located further away. 

We will consider 2-3 days a week, and we support flexible working, so this role could fit around other commitments.

To apply, please prepare a tailored and concise covering letter explaining what attracts you to The SEED Project in general and to this role in particular, how you fit the person specification, and why you are confident you can help us to grow our funding base.Please submit this along with your CV.

I am currently looking for a Fundraising Project Support Manager for an amazing NHS Trust for a 6-month FTC. In this exciting and varied role, you will be responsible for supporting the Fundraising Unit. You will coordinate and implement projects, provide support in relation to major gifts including administration, communications, events, acknowledgments, stewardship etc.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient/Donor Care:
Provide excellent donor support; motivating, supporting and retaining existing supporters.
Provide support to Deputy Head of Charitable Giving and Head of Charitable Giving with major donor care acknowledgements, certificates, presentations, meetings, events, etc.
Deal sensitively and professionally with patients, families or carers that may wish to fundraise, donate or be involved with work of the Hospital.
Reporting to Deputy Head of Charitable Giving

Administration:
To ensure that procedures on the fundraising database system are followed and that all changes or additions are recorded quickly and accurately.
To check and update donor details on the fundraising system and to correctly record personal details and financial information.
To carry out administration/reception duties i.e. photocopying and faxing filing, answering telecom/ telephone etc.
To support the Head of Charitable Giving and the Deputy Head.
Be responsible for building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Generate new ideas on service improvement and actively participate in team/departmental meetings.
Occasionally undertake surveys and gather feedback upon the completion of projects

Project Management and Coordination:
Establish and manage budgets in relation to fundraising projects
Work closely with fundraising team to lead and coordinate on specific projects, such as bi annual Newsletter, and fundraising pack.
Be responsible for arranging meetings, conferences and tours as required.
Ensuring fundraising projects run effectively and efficiently
Arrange fundraising projects across all sites
Be responsible for advertising fundraising projects and ensuring an uptake of donors
Work with fundraising communications team to produce and disseminate charity literature/materials such as fundraising booklets, leaflets and appeal literature.

Communication:
To ensure all queries are dealt with in a pleasant and responsible manner taking the initiative to resolve them or redirecting to a senior member of staff should the need arise.
To thank supporters immediately for their donations.
To communicate with internal and external departments.
To greet and register all visitors in a courteous, pleasant and friendly manner.
To receive telephone calls and respond appropriately in a polite and courteous manner.
To maintain confidentiality of staff, patient information/ records and the business of the charity at all times.
Work in line with governmental guidelines on GDPR, Trust policy on information governance and Trust policies on internal and external charities.
Ensure compassionate communication with bereaved families.

Human Resources:
Supervise volunteers and ensure the delegation of their tasks
Work closely with events coordinator and administrator, providing training as required
Deliver training to volunteers and junior members of staff

Information Resources:
Input data promptly on the fundraising database for donations, changes, communications
Regularly and accurately update fundraising spreadsheets
To produce reports from the fundraising system on a regular basis.
To create new donor records for new donations and ensure that these records are kept in an orderly manner and in line with Data Protection legislation
Using a range of IT application such as Microsoft Word, excel and Donor Strategy computer system

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today!

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

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer - New Business

We are seeking an experienced and driven new business focused Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Development team in Kew Foundation. 

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

You will need a demonstrable track record of securing new business from corporate prospects (75% of role focus) and managing corporate accounts (25%). This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development of corporate fundraising at Kew, and you will be responsible for building relationships with and pitching to some of the leading companies in the UK and further afield.  You will have a strong understanding of effective corporate fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, a highly professional and creative approach as well as experience of achieving agreed financial targets.  You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

An interest in the mission of Kew and an understanding of Science and Horticulture would be an advantage.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 21/05/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Fundraising Coordinator Supporter Care - Sully

Vacancy type: Paid Vacancy
Function: Fundraising
Location: Head Office - Sully
Salary: Up to £19,000 (based on experience)
Contract type: Fixed term
Contract length: Fixed Term Contract (covering maternity leave) until 31st December 2021
Contract hours: Full time
Weekly hours: 37.5

We are seeking a highly motivated and customer focused Fundraising Co-ordinator to join the Tŷ Hafan team, working to keep our supporters inspired and engaged.

About Ty Hafan

Ty Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families throughout Wales. We offer comfort, care and support to children and young people with life-limiting conditions, supporting them and their families at our hospice, in the community and in their homes.

Our vision is to see a Wales where children who may die in childhood live a fulfilling family life.

Our mission is to offer a high standard of free care to children in Wales who may die in childhood in order to enrich their quality of life, and support their families during life, at end of life and through bereavement.

Our values are caring, collaborative and professional.

About the role

Our Fundraising Co-ordinators, form part of our in-house Supporter Care Team, and are the first point of contact for our individual supporters, as well as community groups and businesses. The team support the delivery of our stewardship programme and motivational account management to ensure our supporters receive a consistent and positive experience with Tŷ Hafan.

This role will initially be based from home, with weekly attendance at the office, due to COVID restrictions. Please see the job description for more information on the role.

About you

You must be confident and able to respond to array of supporter and public enquiries, by telephone, email and on-line, helping people to design their own activity, and supporting people through a journey of engagement with Tŷ Hafan. You will have a genuine passion for Tŷ Hafan’s work, speak enthusiastically about what we do and talk with confidence about why supporting our beneficiaries is so important.

The benefits of working at Ty Hafan include:

• Group Personal Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 5%
• Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days plus Bank Holidays (rising to 32 with service)
• A comprehensive induction plan
• Shopping discounts and an employee assistance program
• Offices based in a beautiful location in Sully overlooking the sea; onsite benefits include free parking and free tea/ coffee.

All applications must be submitted through the Ty Hafan website.

The role is subject to the outcome of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) basic disclosure check and satisfactory references.

Tips for candidates – all applications and interviews will be assessed using the person specification included within the job description.

The listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

Closing Date: 16/05/2021
Interview date - Friday 21st May 2021
Ref No: 570

Are you looking for a new, exciting way to utilise your experience with the housing sector?

Sparko TV is looking for a Business Development Lead, Housing Sector, to help us expand our work in the housing sector. 

Created to enable older people to stay independent in their homes, Sparko provides an easy-to-use tech-based solution which connects people with their local community whilst improving their overall wellbeing. We work closely with a range of age sector charity organisations, veterans, local councils and are looking to expand our reach in the housing market. We are a small, dynamic team of people committed to providing excellent service for older people and the organisations we work with.

You will be responsible for identifying and acting on opportunities for growth within the Housing sector. This will involve strategic planning, building relationships with stakeholders, pitching Sparko to potential new clients, creating and running campaigns and negotiating with customers. 

Ideally you will have experience in the housing sector in a wellbeing or digital capacity. You will be enthusiastic and motivated, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be community-orientated with an openness to technological solutions. 

Key responsibilities:

• To increase the presence of Sparko in the housing sector
• To plan and execute sales campaigns within the housing sector
• To develop relationships with key stakeholders / potential clients
• Pitching and managing negotiations with customers
• You will be responsible to the CEO, working closely with them and the management team 

What we would like from you:

• Understanding of and experience of the housing sector, including social housing, care homes, sheltered housing, and more.
• Experience working within the area of wellbeing, community connections, digital inclusion
• Experience in sales
• Commitment to providing high quality service for individuals and organisations
• Commitment to older people’s wellbeing
• Highly organised, motivated, enthusiastic. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. 
• Understanding and open minded towards digital solutions
• Flexible approach to work, willingness to engage with the wider team

Location:Flexible (mainly from home)

About Sparko

Sparko is a visionary and innovative easy to use tech-based solution designed for older people. Sparko is about living and benefiting from the advantages of a wider community and about improving wellbeing. The Sparko service and technology solution was created with a view of enabling older individuals to maintain their independence and stay vital, active and connected. We do this by connecting people to an interactive channel on their TVs, in combination with a dedicated service team.

For more information about Sparko TV, visit our website www.sparko.tv