Business development and fundraising officer jobs near Central London, Greater London

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a well-established and respected national charity offering specialist and expert advocacy and peer support to families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse. We have an exciting opportunity to build upon and grow our fundraising success to date, in our newly created Fundraising and Marketing Manager role. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional, with the drive and determination to manage all aspects of our fundraising function.

AAFDA is currently funded by statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, corporates, events and individuals. Under your management, you will identify, cultivate and grow these existing and new fundraising streams.As AAFDA’s Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for oversight and growth of voluntary and statutory funding income, including from individuals (including regular and one-off gifts, major donors and legacy giving), community groups, trusts and foundations, corporates, the statutory sector (including Police and Crime Commissioners) and other benefactors. Starting from a strong foundation with multiple opportunities for growth, we will support you to develop an ambitious, multi-year, multi-disciplinary a fundraising strategy with an annual fundraising plan agreed with senior management, which you will then implement. With keen funder and customer awareness, you will regularly monitor and review both the plan and the strategy, in addition to working closely with our Finance Manager to manage diverse income streams and achieve income targets to fund AAFDA’s unique support and advocacy work with families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse.  Holding responsibility for maintaining and developing the website and building social media programmes, you will undertake an ambassadorial approach in all activity to assist our CEO and Deputy CEO to lead and manage the AAFDA brand and corporate identity, with a focus on generating earned income, by extending awareness of what AAFDA does and how successful we are.

This is a permanent role, subject to funding, but we will work hard (alongside you!) to secure this.

Application closing date: 5 pm Thursday 21st July

Interview (via Zoom):w/c 27th July 2022

To apply please submit a supporting statement along with your CV.

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black or Minoritised backgrounds.

Registered charity no: 1185078

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (HLA) is on a mission is to enable people around the world to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries, by providing quality learning opportunities. As the leading training platform in the humanitarian sector, the HLA is at the forefront of how high-quality humanitarian learning can be scaled through networks and digital technologies.

To develop and truly sustain this impact the HLA aims to achieve substantial growth as a social enterprise whilst maximising the benefits of its close relationship to Save the Children. We believe that this, more independent, more commercial and more focused business model is an archetype for the future of NGOs. This is an opportunity to push new boundaries in how NGOs can operate.

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and creative Head of Business Development to help lead this expansive agenda and generate commercial, philanthropic and social investment income alongside more traditional restricted charitable funding.

We are looking for fresh thinking, so a strong charitable fundraising track record is not a pre-requisite. If you are excited by this proposition, have a track record of generating business and are strongly aligned to our mission then we want to hear from you!

Job Purpose

The Humanitarian Leadership Academy aims to substantially grow its business through the development of a profitable business model around its sector leading Kaya learning platform complemented by substantial growth in restricted, unrestricted and social investment income streams. Achieving this will enable the HLA to have impact at scale in the countries most affected by disaster, be transformative in the humanitarian sector through collaborative change and, deliver learning solutions that allow organisations to take ownership of their long-term learning needs.

The Head of Business Development will focus on a key element of the new strategy: increasing and diversifying HLA's income streams.

The role will be responsible for capitalising on the increasing interest and demand in our existing products and will; increase sales & profitability of existing products (Kaya portals, HPass and consultancy services), bring to market new products. It will also be responsible for the development of new funding streams outside of product sales. 

By introducing and selling new commercial products to a global audience via the proposed Kaya Marketplace, this position will showcase to the humanitarian and development sector, that organisations a commercial model that balances charitable and commercial activity is viable. Doing so will stimulate better quality and more widespread supply of humanitarian learning. 

Key Accountabilities:

Line management  and overseeing business development 

• Manage a growing team of fundraising and commercial business development professionals.
• Develop and manage income streams with the intention of growing to multimillion pound turnover from commercial revenue and social investment. 
• Oversee and diversify charitable income for the HLA.
• Pipeline management - Manage a healthy pipeline of commercial clients to grow and retain income. 
• Costing, pricing, budgeting, and profitability across the HLA - Accountability for costing. pricing, budgeting, and ensuring profitability across the commercial product portfolio and the award funded programme portfolio working closely with finance 
• Maximise sales, retention and business development - Using key success metrics (ROI, cost of acquisition, profitability, churn) and working closely with the HLA Fundraising Lead and HLA Commercial Lead, ensure products are profitable and programmes meet strategic goals
• Proposal and Programme Development - Working with colleagues across the HLA's programmatic portfolio and strategic partnerships, to identify strategic opportunities and identify opportunities for funding partnerships
• Accountable for relevant strategic projects that are a priority for the Humanitarian Leadership Academy, leveraging resource from across the entire unit to deliver on HLA's goals and priorities that are imperative to the HLA's success.
• Responsible for team budget management

As a senior member of the HLA team 

• Represent the HLA in public forums and contribute through wider thought leadership on strategic areas of this body of work, to include but not limited to advocating for the professionalisation of learning in the sector.
• Lead and manage a team of people, ensuring the development of an inclusive and supportive environment, strong and effective ways of working which motivates and encourages innovation and creativity across the team.
• Develop and build strong relationships with a cross section of stakeholders, including decision makers' influencers and partners, within the Save the Children movement and internal and external to the wider humanitarian sector. 
• As a member of the Senior Management Team within the Academy, and alongside the other Heads of Teams, ensure that there is a sense of collective responsibility to draw upon the resources and expertise across all four teams to drive forward sustainable, yet ambitious growth across the unit and that supports the localisation agenda.

Person Profile

You will be an expert in business development with experience in generating significant income (six figures plus) for ideally innovative social enterprises and/or charities on a global scale. You will have an entrepreneurial background with the ability to bring new products to global markets and create new fundraising products..

 Experience/Skills

• Significant, strategic business development experience in a charitable/impact driven organisation and/or social enterprise on a comparable scale with ambitious financial targets.
• Extensive experience leading on the production of professional high-value commercial proposals with a good track record of success.
• Entrepreneurship and business development skills - proven experience of establishing new projects initiatives and of developing strong relationships and productive partnerships 
• Demonstrable success and expertise in building and managing complex relationships, often through others, with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong evidenced project management experience including cross organisational or multi-stakeholder projects ensuring that targets are met within the timeframe and budget set.
• A proven track record of setting, delivering, and tracking strategic direction that supports financial decision-making at a leadership level

Abilities

• Ability to build and work as part of a high performing team and work effectively across the different functions to ensure maximum effectiveness and impact
• Strong representational and communication skills, able to articulate a vision, strategy, or ideas clearly and concisely
• Instinctively collaborative and able to develop and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders

 Aptitude

• Passion and energy to work in pursuit of transforming humanitarian response globally 
• Market leading approach to progressive and innovative revenue generating initiatives
• An instinctively analytical and strategic thinker
• Undeniably positive with high levels of personal resilience and motivation to lead and manage a team
• Highly effective in influencing, negotiating, and lobbying

Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled as applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This role can be based internationally outside the UK provided it is in a country with an SC office from which you would be able to and have the right to work - the salary will be based on local pay structures if not based in the UK. 

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it motivates our Strategy, Policy and Evidence team to maintain our position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level. Join us as a Business Support Assistant and lead progress that means more.

The Strategy and Knowledge Directorate is responsible for developing and monitoring the NSPCC strategy, influencing public policy, championing an evidenced-based approach in all our work, designing impactful services and developing and managing our knowledge and information services.

The Business Support Assistant will work closely with the Head of Strategy Delivery to oversee S&K operations and to ensure that our processes run smoothly, on time and to quality standards. These include health and safety, queries and complaints, risk management and reporting. This would suit someone with some experience in an administrative and business support functions such as invoicing, forward planning, action logs and dashboards, although training will be provided where needed. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and we’ll consider flexible working options.

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is very proud to be working with an incredible, award-winning charity that tackles complex social disadvantages. They work tirelessly to help people held back by poverty, who are being exploited or abused, are dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of all of these issues and more.

This inspiring charity is looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to join their small but highly effective fundraising team as their Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to account manage their existing corporate partnership portfolio and to help them raise the funds they need to continue their very worthwhile and important mission.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer

Hybrid Working (1-2 days a week in office)

Full Time – Permanent

London

Salary - £27,276 – 35,884 per Annum

Duties will include:

• Account management of existing corporate partnerships
• Planning and delivering employee engagement activities including events and challenge activities to maximise income
• Providing support to senior management for stewarding high value corporate partnerships including Charity of the Year, grants and sponsorship
• Contributing creatively to the development and execution of two targeted annual fundraising campaigns
• Working with the Corporate Partnerships Manager in writing new business proposals and securing five figure income where required
• Information management and record keeping

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within a charity fundraising environment
• Experience of managing a portfolio of five or six figure corporate partnerships
• Experience organising events and engagement activities
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• The ability to be self-motivated and pro-active
• Excellent written and communication skills

To apply and for further information, please email a copy of your CV in the first instance.

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.

Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

We are looking for an engaging, ambitious, and highly organised individual to be our new Fundraising Manager for London. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

Whether your background is in the private, public or third sector, here are the skills and attributes we are looking for:

• Great communication skills – able to develop relationships, empathise with diverse audiences, and bring the BHF to life and tell stories that influence and motivate
• Ambitious and proactive
• Tenacity and resilience
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills, working at pace and managing multiple deadlines
• Data driven - able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities
• Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills
• Business acumen, with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

About the role   

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. Identifying, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects, you’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.

You will understand your supporters’ motivations and help them to support the British Heart Foundation (BHF) in the way that appeals to them. All while ensuring you offer excellent levels of communication; fundraising guidance; suitably recognise their contribution; and demonstrate the impact of their support.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team where no two days are the same.

Working arrangements

We are happy to consider applications from candidates who wish to work 4-days per week as well as those who wish to work full-time. 

This is a field-based role covering London. You will need to live in or within a short commute of London. Otherwise, you will need to be able to relocate to this region.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

What can we offer you?

Our MyBHF Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential. 

Our generous staff benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Dental health cover
• Contribution towards gym membership
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance

We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.

How do I apply?

 
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. 

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

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

For an informal chat about the role and the team, please contact the hiring manager Dawn Smith (Area Fundraising Manager) please find contact email if you click apply and go through our BHF caeers page. 

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

What is the interview process?

Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.

We are currently seeking a Head of Fundraising to provide leadership, vision and inspiration across the organisation to drive income generation, grow the supporter base and raise awareness of the Orpheus brand and mission and produce strategies to enable and facilitate delivery of effective fundraising.  This role sits in the senior management team, carries board reporting responsibilities and liaison with senior level networks in the sector.

The Orpheus Centre is an independent specialist College in Godstone, Surrey. We focus on developing independence skills through performing and visual arts and make dramatic improvements to young disabled adults’ lives.

35 hours per week / 52 weeks per year (hours may be altered on occasions according to the needs of the curriculum and organisation) Flexible working considered.

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum

Essential qualifications, knowledge skills and experience:

• Degree level education (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years+ team management experience in a fundraising/communications role
• High-level fundraising experience of personally securing five/six-figure donations
• Proven success of achieving targets in a capital appeal of £1,000,000+
• Experience of managing and developing a diverse funding portfolio
• Track record of innovation
• Management and development of database/CRM systems
• Familiar with the use of social media/digital communications
• Legislative environment connected to fundraising/communications
• The ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Outstanding communication skills
• High expectations of yourself, the organisation, other people including staff, volunteers and donors

Having an active interest/experience of performing arts, working with volunteers and related agencies and experience of increasing funds through digital initiatives desirable.

Orpheus is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all service users. We are committed to the promotion of equal opportunities.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is therefore subject to an Enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service.

In order to be considered you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Click https://bit.ly/3tAIw1P for a full job description and person specification.

6 Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 35 hrs p/w
Days: TBC
Location: Flexible working - 50/50 split between home-working, and 175 St John Street, Farringdon
 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Fundraising Intern to help provide administrative assistance to the Fundraising Department. This is a six-month placement where you will also spend time working within each of the five different fundraising specialisms (Trusts & Grants, Corporate Partnerships, Community & Challenge Events, Philanthropy & Special Events, and Individual Giving) to get hands-on insights and grounding within the various fields of Fundraising.

We are seeking someone who is genuinely interested in starting a career in Fundraising and we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from communities who are traditionally under-represented within the profession.

You will be a real people person with great interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have excellent organisational skills and an obvious passion for Fundraising and Place2Be.

What will I be responsible for in my new role?
 
You will:
 

• learn everything you need to know about Fundraising from a super friendly and inclusive team
• regularly update our CRM system, ThankQ, with income and supporter details as required
• provide support to the Director of Fundraising and the wider fundraising team e.g. sending out materials etc
• provide support for our events such as gala dinners, London Marathon, carol concert and cultivation events.
• write and contribute to fundraising reports, applications and proposals where appropriate
• show excellent supporter care to our fundraisers, including written and verbal communications
• help organise department-wide activities e.g. meetings, away days etc.
• handle incoming enquiries regarding donations and fundraising events

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• an interest in developing a career in fundraising
• self-motivation and ability to work independently or as part of a team
• excellent written and oral English
• strong organising and interpersonal skills; able to develop professional and effective relationships with colleagues and supporters
• experience of and competent in using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Outlook and Excel
• ability and willing to learn new skills and to work to deadlines

Interview Dates: 19th/20th July 2022 ZOOM Video Interview 

 In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.

Join the team at Haven House Children’s Hospice

Haven House Children’s Hospice supports hundreds of families, looking after children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities. Since the hospice began it has gone from strength to strength both in terms of the care we provide to children and families as well as the close bonds we have developed and nurtured with individuals and organisations in our community who are inspired by our work.

This is a great time to join the team at Haven House as we are about to head into the exciting new phase of growth and development within the Income Generation and Marketing directorate and we are building our team to reflect this. Our CEO joined us during November, and we are looking forward to further developing our organisation wide strategy and the fundraising and marketing strategy which will underpin and support the achievement of our ambitious goals.

This new and exciting role is a fantastic introduction into the wonderful world of Community & Events Fundraising. It will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about different fundraising income lines, both within the team and also the wider directorate. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising, has good attention to detail, is organised and enjoys working in a busy and fast paced team. We’re committed to developing their career and helping them to gain experience in all aspects of fundraising.

At Haven House the focus within the Income Generation and Marketing Team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the children and families we support; engaged and committed to our cause and ultimately make a commitment to do something amazing.

The person who gets this amazing job will need to have lots of energy and be full of ideas as we want someone who will bring fresh ideas into the mix and the personal drive to execute them. We want someone to join us who loves being part of a hardworking and collaborative team.

If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please do download the job description and apply by returning the application form to Haven House.

Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:

• Hybrid office/home arrangement
• 27 days' annual leave
• Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are a potential candidate who would like to have an informal chat with someone about the role before applying, please contact Haven House and someone will come back to you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Closing date:  7 July 2022

Interview: TBC

Please note, we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis so this role may close before the above date if we find a successful candidate.

The Fundraising Manager sits within MAC-UK’s Core team. The role is key to the success of MAC-UK’s long-term objective to transform mental health services for excluded young people.

As an experienced fundraiser with specialist knowledge of the sectors in which we work and with close connections to young people and communities, you will use your skills to secure the resources that MAC-UK needs to influence systems change, building great relationships with partners and boosting MAC-UK’s reputation. You will ensure that MAC-UK is operating in a joined-up way with grassroots organisations, and will enhance the flow of information inwards to and outwards from the organisation.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the Sustainability Hospitality Alliance (SHA) in its search for a permanent Fundraising Officer (full-time or part-time) to join its supportive and friendly fundraising team.

Sustainable Hospitality Alliance builds on the strong legacy of its predecessor organisation International Tourism Partnership (ITP) which was founded in 1992 (originally named the International Hotels Environment Initiative) as part of the International Business Leaders Forum. Now an independent charity, SHA focuses on working with the hospitality sector to address key challenges affecting the planet and its people and creating sustainable growth programmes within the hospitality sector.

As the Fundraising Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Business Development to deliver a broad fundraising strategy. This will include securing income from existing donors and developing new relationships with trusts and foundations and high-value partnerships. Already well connected to the hospitality sector, this role will have the opportunity to maintain key relationships with several hospitality foundations to secure repeat funding and secure funding for a range of youth employment, human rights, and environmental programmes.

To be successful as the Fundraising Officer, this person will have proven experience in securing income from trusts and foundations through compelling grant applications. This person will be confident in maintaining existing relationships, as well as prospecting for new donors and engaging them through various communication methods. They will have strong writing skills and ideally have some knowledge or a passion for sustainability issues.

This role can be either full-time or part-time for 3 days per week. It will also be a permanent home-based role with some occasional travel to London in the future.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Fundraising Officer position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Based in London and South West
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 15 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer\'s Society

Who we are

Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.

What we want

We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.

What we do

We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future

How we do it

We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.

About the role

We have a fantastic new opportunity available for a new Legacy Giving/Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising directorate. As a Legacy Giving Officer, you will be promoting "Gifts in Wills" to our supporters and staff right across the South West.

Legacy fundraising is a growth area within the fundraising sector and is being recognised as a top priority at Alzheimer’s Society – having been absolutely critical for the charity to continue our work through the pandemic.

- Responsible for the organisation and delivery of a series of events.
- Become the go to contact for all Legacy enquiries in your region, inspiring them to leave a gift in their Will
- Promoting our offers to individual supporters.
- Developing and implementing new regional opportunities to promote legacy giving.
- Provide legacy fundraising awareness training.
- Play a vital role in helping to support our fundraising plans.
- Additional supporter focussed activities.

Gifts in Wills already fund over 25% of our work – and our programme is growing, with buy in at the highest levels of leadership and across the organisation. This is our time to make a significant impact to the outlook for people affected by dementia, and Gifts in Wills play a big role in delivering this change.

About you

You will join our ambitious and supportive team of Legacy fundraisers and work closely alongside other Regional Fundraising colleagues to ensure our supporters are aware of legacy giving and the impact it has on our work. You will be;

Experience in fundraising or sales and motivated by an excellent cause.
Eager for an opportunity for you to expand your experience and develop in fundraising.
Confident with verbal, written and presentation skills.
An outstanding relationship builder and negotiator.
Experienced in regularly exceeding targets.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Legacy Giving Officer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Fundraising, Donor Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, etc.

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Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is recruting a Fundraising (Corporate Partnerships) Manager to bring new local corporate partners in the Lewisham and Southwark area to support the vital work of our innovative and person-centered charity.

This is the organisation's first Fundraising (Corporate Partnerships) Manager role, though it will involve some ongoing work with some great existing partners. This is an exciting opportunity to help Age UK Lewisham and Southwark to expand and develop its work, including by generating more unrestricted income that we can use to meet the needs of older people in our boroughs, including many who have been affected by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis.

Part-time, 21 hours per week (Mon/Tue/Thu preferred but open to discussion)
13-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

The Academy of Medical Sciences is seeking a capable and enthusiastic team player to provide administrative support and extensive diary management to our team in central London and beyond.

You will ideally be educated to first degree level or will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role. You will have an aptitude for diary management (team and individual) and will be used to liaising with external organisations and key stakeholders. You will be confident working with people at a senior level. Excellent IT skills and experience of current virtual meeting technology are a must for this role. You will also have some experience of events administration. Excellent communication skills, flexibility and meticulous attention to detail are vital for this role.

To download the full job specification and apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 17 July 2022
Virtual interview date: w/c 25 July 2022

CVs sent in isolation will not be accepted. No agencies, please.

Location: Home-based, with travel across the UK when required and occasional meetings in London

Hours of work: 35 per week, Full time MATERNITY COVER, commencing October 22

Salary:  c. £30,000 p.a. (depending on experience)

MAMA Academy was set up in 2012 to help more babies arrive safely. Sadly, the UK has one of the highest stillbirth rates in the developed world, with the majority of deaths potentially preventable.

When MAMA Academy first launched, the number of stillbirths began a significant decline for the first time in 20 years, which has continued year on year. Currently, over 1,000 stillbirths are being prevented every year.

We remain committed to seeing a continuous decline in stillbirth and neonatal death rates.

As our Fundraising Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing MAMA Academy’s whole fundraising strategy and will develop income streams across all fundraising areas. You will recruit, develop and manage a network of supporters who fundraise on behalf of MAMA Academy to deliver agreed overall income and other targets, including but not limited to: challenge events, ‘in aid of’ fundraising and public collections.

You will be a confident self-starter with experience in fundraising, who has excellent communication, writing and relationship building skills.

For further details about the role, please download the Job Description.

Click the ‘How to apply’ button for details on how to submit your application.

Closing date: 31st July 2022