Business Development Manager Contract Jobs in Lambeth, Greater London
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Vehicles for Change (T/A RevoLOOtion) is a thriving charity founded in 2018 providing fully accessible mobile toilets to festivals, shows, outdoor events and sporting fixtures across the UK.
This is a vital support service for those with disabilities and serious health conditions to participate in events that would be difficult or impossible to attend otherwise.
The Chief Executive Officer will work to deliver the vision, mission and strategic goals of organisation alongside the Trustee Board.
We are searching for someone with proven experience of leading service organisations including business development, operations, finance and HR. Our key future priorities include expanding and modernising our mobile loo fleet, as well as building our off-season business offer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a desire to help change the world for the better.
Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. Every day of the year the charity gives brave and deserving children across the UK the chance to put their illness on hold and do something they have previously only dreamed of.
The role:
We are seeking a Wish Granter with a “can-do” attitude to deliver bespoke, creative, high-quality and meaningful experiences to seriously ill children and their families. You will be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of wish experiences including researching, planning and booking experiences, negotiating quotes and gift in kind with vendors and managing timeframes and budgets.
Requirements:
Creativity, organisational skills and the ability to empathise and communicate with wish children and their families are all key to this role. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, experience in project or event management, and ideally have some experience working with children and young people.
- Place of work: Berkeley House, 304 Regents Park Road, London N3 2JX.
- Hybrid working is available with a minimum of 2 days in the office
- Salary: £27k - £33k
- Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent
- Benefits: Unlimited annual leave
- Learning, development and training opportunities
Closing date: for applications Sunday 30th June 2024
Interviews: Monday 8th July 2024
Please apply by submitting your CV ,a short (max one page) covering letter setting out your motivation for applying and how you meet the person specification and answering the screening questions as part of the application process.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description – Supporter Retention Manager (Individual Giving)
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Public Fundraising
Location: London Hybrid working: Mondays office-based, rest of the week flex.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 Hours
Salary: £39,414-£41,488
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.
About FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. We are the only charity operating on a national scale, in partnership with our network, to redistribute edible surplus food to over a million people across the UK.
In addition to providing food, these charities and community groups help tackle the root causes of poverty and provide vital services such as domestic violence shelters, breakfast and after school clubs and older people’s lunch clubs. Thanks to the surplus food from FareShare, our network is supporting people to have better access to food, form stronger connections and reduce isolation to improve mental health.
FareShare’s Strategy & Vision
Vision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.
Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.
Our Values: Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead
Ambition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen
Respect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiaries
Collaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be stronger
Focus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.
The Role
FareShare has a dynamic fundraising department that has seen incredible growth in support in an incredibly short space of time. We are now looking for a proven Supporter Retention Manager to join us as we embark on our next phase of deepening engagement with current and new supporters.
This newly created role is an integral part of the Fundraising team’s growth plans to become a £40 million income generating team.
Working closely with the Supporter Acquisition Manager, Supporter Experience Manager (Fundraising Operations) and the wider Fundraising team, the post-holder will lead on stewardship campaigns encompassing Warm Appeals, Regular Giving asks, Supporter newsletters and cross-sell campaigns across FareShare’s audiences. Line management of an Individual Giving Officer (or Assistant) may form part of the roles and responsibilities further down the line.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity for a proven Individual Giving professional to help drive innovation in supporter retention and development and make a decisive contribution to a high-performing team.
Main areas of responsibility
1.Plan and deliver the Warm Appeals programme in line with agreed budget targets and annual workplans
- Campaign manage the Cash Appeals programme at all stages, from initial planning through to supplier management and post-campaign analysis
- Develop and implement a rolling programme of Regular Giving Asks.
2.Develop and manage a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the initial touchpoint through to longer-term giving
- Work with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager on planning, delivering and managing a seamless supporter journey and consistency of messaging from the point of acquisition
- Actively monitor Supporter attrition levels and implement measures to mitigate disengagement
- Hold regular catch-ups with the Supporter Acquisition Manager and the Supporter Experience Manager to optimise collaborative working across both teams
- Keep up to date on the latest trends and techniques in Supporter Stewardship and apply learnings as appropriate on retention initiatives.
3.Maximise opportunities for cross-team campaigns
- Collaborate with the wider fundraising team on new and existing income generation opportunities.
4.General duties
- Provide support to the Individual Giving team where necessary.
Person Specification
As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with the criteria, outlined above, that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.
Essential Criteria
Experience
- Demonstrable track record in planning, implementing and managing Supporter Stewardship programmes
- Data Selection, Targeting and Segmentation experience
- Experience of working with fundraising budgets
- Experience of working with and managing suppliers including Marketing agencies
- Demonstrable track record in growing income from Individual Giving audiences
- Experience of writing post-campaign reports for a range of audiences
- Experience of using Salesforce CRM
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Strong project management, prioritisation and planning skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and other relevant legislation, guidance and practice.
Desirable Criteria
- Demonstrable understanding of Supporter Acquisition
- An interest in the impact of food waste on the environment
- An interest in food poverty and its causes
Values and behaviours
- A commitment to Equality and Diversity
- An understanding of, and enthusiasm for, FareShare’s mission and strategy
- A commitment to continuous professional development
- An empathy with Volunteers and an understanding of their needs
- Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work
- Willingness and ability to travel in the UK.
Benefits
- Hybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel
- 28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Employers pension contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Interest free bicycle purchase loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
What the job involves
We're looking for a Workplace Health and Safety Manager to join our vibrant charity. This is a diverse and interesting role. You’ll play a key role in the safe and smooth running of our office, compliance, health and safety as well as facilities administration. As a ‘go to’ Workplace manager at the charity you’ll spend a few days a week working out of our London Office. You’ll be the expert in your field and will help to train and coach others to ensure they meet legal requirements when running fundraising and volunteer events. The role manages a co-ordinator to assist in running our 1-floor office in London Bridge.
You’ll have input in developing our Health and Safety policies, risk assessments, and be available to investigate any incidents.
You’ll get to work with a number of colleagues from across the organisation – from supporting the People Team to plan inductions of new starters to helping the Experience Team plan office events.
As a manager, you’ll manage one co-ordinator and the budget for the department. You'll be a key contact with contractors and build our relationship with them. You'll manage processes for ordering supplies, arranging logistics of work from home equipment and purchase orders.
What we want from you
To be successful in this role, you’ll have extensive experience in workplace and health and safety roles or office facilities, supported by a recognised qualification. You’ll also proven experience in developing and implementing effective processes to embed a safe workplace culture.
You’ll be able to work unsupervised and be a creative thinker using your own initiative. This role requires proactivity, problem solving and prioritisation skills.
You’ll interact with lots of different people (internal and external stakeholders) on a daily basis and be an excellent communicator. You’ll be working with a diverse group of people and will need to be able to put across complex information in an understandable way. You’ll be able to create excellent working relationships with suppliers, building staff and charity colleagues.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support.
It’s our ambition to become an anti-racist organisation, and our mission to advance racial equity in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
We’re continuously learning more about the needs of our colleagues, and have three amazing People Networks, sponsored by our Leadership team: Pride, Mind & Body and Multicultural.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
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The closing date is Sunday 16th June 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June 2024.
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Are you passionate about building relationships and securing funding for an ambitious and growing charity providing high-quality support to adults with disabilities?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Fundraising Manager to lead on increasing donations from individuals with an interest in our cause and our local communities.
We are looking to grow our income beyond Trusts and Foundation and diversify our income streams in line with our strategy. We need someone with the passion and track record to tell our story to other audiences, so they want to support Share.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people like you to help us make that happen.
Main responsibilities
- You will build on the excellent foundations laid by the outgoing Community Fundraiser to raise our profile amongst our neighbours and with local organisations
- You will proactively recruit new supporters, build our individual supporter base and develop regular stewardship and communications
- You will offer high-quality relationship management and donor care to supporters including providing fundraising materials, encouragement and support to maximise their fundraising potential, as well as ensuring donors are recognised and thanked for their contribution
- You will develop and deliver fundraising operational plans, ensure good fundraising practice and messaging is embedded throughout the entire organisation.
Who we’re looking for
- You are a dynamic, compelling and organised person with experience of building lasting relationships to achieve fundraising targets, bringing in income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events
- You are self-motivated and ambitious, and be excited by the opportunity to develop a crucial function within a growing charity
- You are a brilliant communicator, in person, in writing and over the phone
- You use data to inform where you channel your energies, considering the return on time and any financial investment
- Most importantly, you’re passionate about helping disabled people enjoy more autonomy and you understand how to make this happen.
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. We have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership of making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What attributes would an effective and successful Individual Giving and Community Fundraiser have at a charity like Share?
- What would be your top three priorities for growing individual giving at Share?
- Who would be your key allies within Share to grow our community and individual fundraising?
If you would like to have a chat about the role or visit us before applying, please contact a member of the HR team.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment, and if you make it to the interview stage, some questions will be sent in advance. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Website and Digital Fundraising Manager
Position: Website and Digital Fundraising Manager
Location: Remote, regular travel to London expected
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £35,700 - £38,588 per annum
Closing Date: 8th July 2024 at 12pm
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
About the Role
Now is an exciting time to join the organisation. You will lead on the back-end functionality of our website and spearhead our digital campaigns. In this role you will be leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms to enhance donor engagement, supporter acquisition and supporter journeys, also supporting offline channels, creating a great supporter experience for anyone who finds the organisation online.
This role will ensure as potential supporters seek us out and/or visit our website as a result of seeing offline propositions, the messaging is consistent, and if they choose to donate, they have an excellent experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Review our existing website and lead a project to transition to a new platform, including seeking a provider and implementation.
- Review and improve the online giving experience.
- Potentially recruit a digital content role to provide relevant content to engage our audiences.
- Main responsibility for the technical back-end functionality of the organisation's website, working closely together with the Digital Communications Manager who leads on content and front-end.
- Managing the relationship with the organisation’s web-agency, scoping, and leading development projects.
- Work closely with colleagues to understand and ensure the best possible supporter experience and journey.
- Analytics and reporting.
- SEO optimisation.
- Email marketing.
About You
We are looking for a team player with a positive mindset and technical expertise in website management and digital fundraising.
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
- Proven Website management experience, excellent knowledge of working in CMS systems and leading on more complex back-end and development projects.
- Proficient in effectively using data analysis tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager) and user experience optimisation tools (HotJar), to inform future website projects to optimise traffic and experience.
- Email marketing experience, proficient in using Mailchimp, writing copy and setting up more complex email journeys.
- Digital Fundraising experience, with a track record setting up digital advertising.
- Experience producing budgets, reporting variances against the plan and re-forecasting.
- Strong copywriter email content.
- Strong understanding of fundraising and the role of digital in supporting on and offline activity.
- Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with listening abilities.
About the Organisation
Established in 2006, The organisation is a UK-based, international charity dedicated to bringing solar power to rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa.
Currently, there are nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa living without electricity. When the sun goes down at night, families are reliant on dangerous and expensive forms of lighting, such as candles and kerosene lamps.
The organisation is pioneering innovative enterprise programmes that tackle poverty and climate change by providing access to clean, safe solar light to homes, clinics, and schools. To date, they have distributed over 2.3 million lights, directly impacting over 11 million people. Families across the continent can now rely on safe, renewable solar lights as the sun sets, but there is still a long way to go to achieve universal access to energy, and we are stepping up our efforts to ensure communities otherwise left behind will have access to solar energy, creating instant sustainable change for people and the planet.
How to apply
Applicants are invited to email their CV and a covering letter, explaining how their skills and experience meet each criteria in the person specification.
You may have experience in areas such as: Website, Digital Content, Content, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content and Media, Media and Content, Digital Marketing Content, Website Manager, Digital Content Manager, Content Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing, Manager, Social Media Manager, Content and Media Manager, Media and Content Manager, Digital Marketing Content Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are working with a climate focused organisation that brings the investment community together to work towards a net zero and climate resilient future. They create change the world needs by unlocking investor action on climate change.
They are seeking an experienced Finance Planning and Analysis Manager to play a crucial role in supporting the financial planning and decision-making processes within the organisation. You will be responsible for analysing financial data, preparing reports, and providing key insights to aid in strategic business planning and performance evaluation. You will have strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively. You will conduct financial analysis and provide insights on business performance, including variance analysis, trend analysis and financial forecasting.
This post will report to the Head of Finance and Operations. While this role is initially offered on a fixed term basis for 24 months, we hope that the contract can be extended, subject to resources. Experience of using Xero is ideal. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in their London office.
Main responsibilities:
− Responsible for grants management and reporting in collaboration with the Development team; this ranges from supporting with budget proposal development, grants expenditure analysis, and reporting.
− Complete monthly grant expenditure allocations, using organisational knowledge to recommend allocations which optimise grant spending and highlight major variances against budget. If appropriate, identify possible remedial action(s).
− Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards to senior management and stakeholders.
− Assist in the development of annual budgets, financial plans and long-term strategic plans.
− Maintain and develop the organisations rolling financial forecasting model, highlighting critical trends and supporting or challenging assumptions as necessary.
− Provide strategic and medium/long-term financial planning scenario analysis.
− Qualified accountant, with solid experience in developing and improving accounting & financial management processes and systems, management accounting & reporting and donor financial reporting.
− An understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Strategic Operations Manager - Learning Disability and Autism Services
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: 40k pa dependent on experience
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Head Office Wandsworth SW18, flexibility to support pan-London sites
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Introduction to Generate:
Now in our 6th decade since starting in 1972, Generate has been dedicated to creating opportunity, choice, and support for people with a wide range of learning disabilities. Our mission has always been to support people to live life fully and to continue to grow and develop within diverse communities.
Our mission is delivered through a strong and demonstrable commitment to inclusion and engagement, a co-managed forum and self-advocacy agenda, person-centred community connections, access to work support, tailored Youth support, healthcare and, not forgetting the fun stuff - Social Opportunities - from wrestling to wellbeing!
The role
We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled business professional as our Strategic Operations Manager, to support our Executive Director, cultivating and nurturing partnerships with stakeholders and commercial partners.
You will be fully accountable for the management, leadership, and sustainable growth of the internship programme in alignment with our objectives. Your responsibilities will include line management, budgeting with the senior management team and deputising for the Executive Director with full operational oversight of all Generate projects.
About you
You will have extensive project management experience, data analysis and reporting skills, plus exceptional people management. You will probably have a relevant degree in social care or community development or equivalent skills or qualifications in business/marketing.
Lastly, Generate shares a common goal: community, courage, working together, good communication, diversity and inclusion and creativity. We work with people with a learning disability, autism, and other disabilities, to build better lives and connect to communities as equal citizens. People are always welcome and supported and we create a sense of belonging.
Closing Date: 21st June 2024
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
Candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
Generate is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
Job Title: Institutional Funding Manager
Company: Self Help Africa
Team: Programme Funding
Location: Remote - home based (UK or Ireland) with occasional travel to London/Dublin/country offices.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
Reports to: Interim Head of Programme Funding
Salary: £36,000-39,000 annual salary, depending on experience
Organisation overview:
Self Help Africa is an international NGO dedicated to the vision of Sustainable livelihoods and healthy lives for all in a changing climate. Headquartered in Ireland, with offices in the UK, the US, Brazil, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, the Gambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda, Senegal, and Zambia. SHA creates scalable and sustainable solutions to eradicating long-term poverty through knowledge transfer, investment, and market linkages.
SHA is currently implementing a portfolio of approximately 80 projects in 16 countries, funded by a variety of institutional and private donors including the European Union, Irish Aid and USAID.
Job Purpose:
The Institutional Funding Manager will play an important role in SHA’s institutional income generation activities. Working closely with assigned country teams, the post-holder will support pipeline development, lead the development and writing of high-quality bids, donor engagement, and positioning for contract and grant opportunities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical for this role.
French and/or Portuguese language skills are desirable.
The role is open to candidates with the right to work in the UK or Ireland.
You may see similar roles advertised as: Proposal/Bid Writer/Manager, Fundraiser, Resource Mobilisation Lead, Strategic Relationship Manager/ Business Development Manager, Programme Funding Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Proposal development
- Identify, research and advise on new funding opportunities.
- Coordinate proposal development for assigned countries/donors and cross-organisational teams to respond to funding opportunities.
- Contribute to meeting departmental financial and non-financial (volume and quality of proposals) targets.
- Develop and oversee proposal development timetable; coordinate inputs; write and edit content; provide quality assurance on fit with donor priorities; ensure compliance with internal review and approval procedures; ensure timely submission; and follow up with donors for feedback.
- Facilitate proposal consultation meetings, prepare summary presentations and develop meeting notes.
- Work closely with colleagues in the Programmes Department, who lead project design, to contribute to the assessment, research and design of projects for specific donor funding opportunities.
- Lead tracking of funding opportunities including monitoring funding databases, liaising with donor staff and colleagues on progress of applications or potential funding opportunities.
- Work closely with Programmes Department colleagues to support and/or lead contract negotiation with institutional donors.
Donor Strategy Alignment, Engagement and Relationship Management
- Support donor strategy to maximise relationships and funding from donors through: meeting donors and cultivating contacts; creating and maintaining strategic account plans; liaising with colleagues across the organisation to coordinate donor meetings and briefings; and writing capacity statements/quality statements for specific donors.
- Maintain up-to-date information on donor priorities, strategies, regulations and activities pertaining to SHA’s strategic plan.
- Ensure relevant staff including senior management and Country Directors are briefed on donor activities, through the preparation of briefing notes and maintaining up-to-date information on our management information system.
- Provide advice to Programme Department colleagues on donor policies and priorities, in order to support overall donor strategies.
- Maintain and report on donor relationship and income pipelines on a periodic basis.
- Manage relationships with assigned funders to build effective long-term partnerships.
Programme Funding Team and Miscellaneous
- Work with colleagues within the Programme Funding Team, and across the organisation, to improve the standard of proposal and report writing and donor relationships, and ensure funding opportunities and contracts are managed according to donor requirements.
- Coordinate the timely review of grant agreements to signature
- Add and maintain opportunities, donor records, files and time records in the organisation’s management information system.
- Provide capacity development and training in programme funding and bid writing to colleagues.
- Contribute to Programme Funding Team reporting.
- Represent the organisation in donor funding-related groups and networks.
- Keep up-to-date on relevant areas of the development sector.
Key Relationships:
Internal
- Interim Head of Programme Funding (Line Manager)
- Business Development Manager (Institutional Funding) x 1, Programme Manager x 1, and Trust and Foundations Coordinator (Colleagues)
- Global Programmes Department staff (Colleagues)
- Country Directors and Heads of Programmes (Liaison)
- Global and Country Office Finance & Admin staff (Liaison)
External
- Donor staff
- Partners (NGOs, private sector, academic institutions)
Knowledge, Experience & other Requirements
Essential
- Minimum of three years’ experience in roles which included programme funding.
- Excellent written skills, and the ability to creatively turn complex project and/or organisational information into compelling proposals.
- Evidence of success in developing proposals and securing funding from institutional donors (e.g. USAID, EU, GIZ, UN, FCDO).
- Ability to form good working relationships and to coordinate with colleagues across the organisation and with partners in multiple locations.
- Administrative skills such organising and maintaining records, files, and databases
- Experience of building and maintaining excellent relationships with institutional donors and partners.
- Self-motivated, proactive and driven individual, with experience of managing and prioritising own workload, meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.
- Strong and creative oral presentation skills and experience.
- Strong numeracy and analytical ability, with ability to understand complex budgets and an eye for detail.
- Ability and willingness to travel when required
Desirable
- Ability to speak/understand French or Portuguese and to write funding proposals in French/Portuguese.
- Experience and/or knowledge of agricultural development.
- Experience in coordinating, review and negotiate grant agreements with donors.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please upload your completed application form (available to download from our website), CV and cover letter via the careers page on our website.
Only applications submitted via our website will be considered for this role.
Any candidate offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
Specific roles may require Police/DBS/Garda vetting.
Self Help Africa strives to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
EDI Manager (External)
UK-Wide
£41,738 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4279)
From 22.5 – 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working
Contract – 1 year Maternity cover
Base: Home based, with option of hybrid working.
About the role
We have a new and exciting opportunity to work with us as an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Manager (External) to provide continuity while our EDI Strategy Lead is on maternity leave. Reporting to the Executive Director, Impact and working with key stakeholders and colleagues across the whole organisation, you will help ensure alignment between our external For Everyone Strategic Framework and our new organisational strategy. As a charity for everyone, this framework outlines our approach to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion internally within our organisation and externally in our delivery work.
As the EDI Manager (External) you will be supporting the Senior Leadership Team to deliver core actions from the For Everyone External Action Plan. You will also be responsible for reporting and evaluating progress on the implementation of the For Everyone External Action Plan.
You will be overseeing the consistent implementation of Sustrans Approaches, a new document that sets out the services that Sustrans offers, with a particular focus on inclusive design and delivery. As part of this, you will be providing guidance, training and bespoke support to colleagues, so that they feel confident and competent in inclusive design principles and practice.
Ensuring quality and timely execution, you will be managing specific EDI work projects and change initiatives, as outlined in the External Action Plan and/or Sustrans Approaches. This includes coordinating colleagues across UK-wide teams to share knowledge, resources and good practice on embedding equity, diversity and inclusion across our external projects.
This role will be home-based, with the option of hybrid working. Occasional travel to our hubs across the UK will be required as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.
About you
You should share our passion for making active travel more equitable and inclusive.
You should have previous experience of managing and implementing EDI related initiatives in engagement, infrastructure and/or urban planning projects, including supporting colleagues to embed EDI in their work.
You will be skilled in inclusive design principles in the delivery of engagement, infrastructure and/or urban planning projects, including training others to apply inclusive design principles in project delivery.
You should have successful project management experience, with excellent time management and organisational skills. You will also be accustomed to multitasking to tight deadlines.
You will demonstrate a strong ability to interpret, analyse and present qualitative and quantitative data and use it to evaluate the impact of projects or initiatives.
As an excellent communicator, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 30 June 2024
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams on the 11th or 12th of July 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
Community Engagement Programme Manager
Location: Sydenham
Department: Community Action
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £39,722 per annum - 12 months Fixed Term Contract
St Christopher’s Hospice has a commitment to collaborating with communities to change the way we collectively experience death, dying and loss. This important role will help us do so, by working within our Community Action Team to support the development of our engagement with communities.
In this role you’ll develop more our work in specific areas of London, especially Lewisham and Southwark, and will progress the practice and work of existing initiatives for the five boroughs we serve. You’ll be proactive and responsive to ensure that at all times we are responding well to the needs and wants of the varied community and colleagues we work with.
To succeed in this role:
- You’ll have significant experience and a track record of working in community spaces and of collaborating with community organisations
- Be committed to social justice and be able to link health equity to the need to work equitably in community spaces.
- You’ll be an excellent programme manager and proven line manager, capable of planning delivery and reporting on progress of projects, or developing new processes.
- You’ll be friendly, warm and approachable, and confident and able to work with a variety of people and wide range of organisations.
- You will be able to share information and insight across systems from your work and that of the team.
- You’ll be a confident, clear and diplomatic communicator, able to respond to the complexity of community settings and asks to develop relationships and meet need and opportunity.
About us
We are a world-leading hospice aspiring to a world in which all dying people and those close to them have access to care and support, whenever and wherever they need it. St Christopher’s Hospice was founded in 1967 by Dame Cicely Saunders and formed part of the modern hospice movement. Proudly celebrating over 50 years and with a turnover of over £20 million, we provide invaluable care and support to over 7,500 people across the five London Boroughs of Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The Community Action Team is a thoughtful and lively team working out of St Christopher’s. With around 15 members of staff, we work with around 200 volunteers and across five boroughs of South London. Our work divides into specific areas of work that all intersect under the umbrella of proactive collaboration with community members, members of the public and people with lived experience to create social change and consider social justice and equitable practice.
Our areas of work are: community learning and community arts; our community support hub; community engagement and enquiry, and community co-production and user leadership (including organisational PPIE work).
Benefits of joining St Christopher’s
- You will gain a stimulating and rewarding role with an opportunity to influence and make a real difference in the community
- Access to excellent training and development opportunities
- A number of health and wellbeing schemes
- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance scheme with generous beneficiary plan
Closing Date: 16th June 2024
Interview Date: likely to be the 3rd July 2024
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About Us:
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.
At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:
Benefits:
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
- Free Gym Membership
- Breakfast/snacks
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Based: Battersea Park
Salary: £40k to £45k
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Hybrid Working Pattern
DBS: Basic
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Customer Service Manager will be integral to the implementation, training, monitoring, and improvement of the new 5 Star Customer Service model being rolled out across all services within Enable – including but not limited to events, leisure facilities, an arts school, bereavement services, filming, health & wellbeing, parks and community development. The role will work closely with both Senior Management and operational staff to ensure that 5 Star Customer Service is at the heart of all interactions with our customers.
This role will suit someone who values exceptional customer service above all else with a personal history of working in it. Someone with exquisite attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills to work alongside a wide variety of services and staff. Someone who is excited by day-to-day variety and thrives in an ever-changing environment. Someone who enjoys bringing a vision to life and is tenacious with each step to get there. Ideally someone who has read Unreasonable Hospitality and was inspired.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and analyse customer feedback and data to identify areas for improvement
- Further develop and implement the 5-Star Customer Service strategy to improve customer interactions across multiple touchpoints and channels
- Design business-wide customer service processes, best practices, and KPIs to ensure consistent and exceptional service delivery across all Enable teams
- Develop and roll-out relevant training models
- Collaborate with all internal teams to align customer experience efforts with greater business goals and objectives
- Collaborate with marketing to improve digital customer service
- Monitor success and champion opportunities to consistently improve the brand experience
- Visit all services within Enable to assist with research, process implementation and relationship forming
The successful candidate will have:
- 5+ years of experience in customer service, experience or management, preferably in a hospitality or Not-For-Profit background
- Initiative and motivation to work autonomously and drive change within the business
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders
- Confidence and creativity to bring new ideas to the table
- A hunger for exceptional customer service, and the tenacity to create the change needed to achieve it
- Experience in motivating staff
- A flexible approach to working onsite in a variety of different environments
- Empathy, patience and approachability
- Ideally have read Unreasonable Hospitality!
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community. If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.
Location - Home-based with some travel to office based in Birmingham and across the UK.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness and social exclusion? Join homelessness charity Emmaus UK as our new Director of Partnerships and Federation Development.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the Role
As a critical member of the strategic leadership team (SLT) for Emmaus UK, the Director of Partnerships and Federation Development will take lead responsibility for ensuring the provision of high-quality support, advice, capacity building and grant-making for federation members in the UK.
The postholder will play a key role in the development of national strategic partnerships and will collaborate with federation members to ensure that federation strategic priorities are delivered and that our colleagues across the federation are able to do their very best work supporting people to overcome homelessness and poverty.
The role will also ensure effective programme and project management of directorate projects and work to embed cross-directorate working and co-operation.
If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Form using the Application Pack for guidance.
Emmaus UK is a secular organisation, committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 17th June 2024. Please email application to us. (email address is in the application pack)
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, on Tuesday 2nd July and Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
An Emmaus UK organogram is available on request.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Mass Market team’s mission is to inspire the UK public to financially support the IRC in order to help people impacted by conflict and disaster. The main purpose of this role is to support the Director, Mass Markets UK in generating long-term sustainable growth, maximising net unrestricted revenue and developing a supporter-centric fundraising model.
As the Senior Acquisition Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and leading the Acquisition strategy and programme across cause and prize-led programmes, supported by a team of three. You will be responsible for significantly growing the supporter base and meeting income targets by optimising our multi-channel cash and regular giving programmes and expanding into new products, channels and audiences. You will respond to emergency appeals led by IRC, and as a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee, ensuring speed to market and maximum net revenue are prioritised at all times.
You will be joining a team focused on excellence and growth, with significant opportunity to lead on change and drive impact.
Scope and Authority
Authority:
The post holder will have the authority to make decisions regarding acquisition operations and to make decisions and recommendations regarding strategy and long-term financial planning alongside the Director, Mass Markets UK.
Responsibility for Resources:
This position will manage and develop 3 team members, with plans to expand the team over the remaining years of the strategic plan. This position will also manage agency relationships and consultants. The post holder will be accountable for a substantial income and expenditure budget.
Key Working Relationships
Internal:
· Director, Mass Markets UK
· Senior Retention Marketing Manager
· Mass Market Global Support (Digital and Offline Acquisition)
· Data and Analytics
· Corporate Finance and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
· Gift Processing
· Comms, Digital Engagement and Creative Studio teams
· Mass Market equivalents in other markets e.g., Sweden
· Marketing Technology, Systems & Platforms teams
External:
· Fundraising consultants, agencies, and other key suppliers
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategy and programme development (50%)
- In consultation with Director of Mass Markets, UK, lead on the development, implementation and monitoring of the UK Acquisition strategy and operational plan
· Maintain and develop a monitoring and reporting framework for acquisition activity and associated KPIs that show the performance of the acquisition strategy
- Oversee donor acquisition and revenue activities across cash, regular giving, lead gen, lottery and the mid-level portfolio
· Deliver emergency appeals both as IRC and as a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee, review and develop processes and collaborate with other departments and the DEC to ensure speed to market and maximum net revenue during activation
· Continuously assess and improve our core business and work to diversify our channel and product mix, alongside exploration of audience profiles that enable us to reach new segments of the UK public with meaningful propositions and messaging
- Be accountable for activity being produced on time, in budget and within departmental strategic objectives
- Work closely with equivalent teams in other national markets (i.e. Germany, Sweden, US, South Korea) and central support teams to ensure all engagement is coordinated, and where appropriate, synchronised.
Budgeting and planning (20%)
· Oversee the acquisition planning and budgeting process, ensuring all activity and project work is aligned with UK Mass Markets strategic objectives, is created in conjunction with Retention priorities and is balanced against team and organisational resources
· Propose investment / disinvestment where appropriate, and advise the Director of Mass Markets UK on additional long-term and short-term investment opportunities
· Balance in-year net income opportunities against multi-year investments, ensuring plans balance new donor targets with revenue generation
· Monitor the effectiveness of activities on an ongoing basis and take contingency action as appropriate to achieve monthly net income targets and return on investment
· Oversee income and expenditure tracking and manage the reconciliation and monthly variance reporting, providing commentary to the Director, Mass Markets and FP&A colleagues on a regular basis
Leadership and management (10%)
· Lead and develop the Acquisition team, ensuring performance objectives are managed throughout the year and opportunities for development and progression are identified and prioritised
· Be an active part of the UK Mass Markets management team, modelling leadership behaviours and supporting the Director, Mass Markets UK in developing a team culture of high performance, continuous improvement and constructive feedback
· Deputise for the Director, Mass Markets UK as and when required
· Work closely with the Senior Retention Marketing Manager to increase connection across Acquisition and Retention, with the ultimate aim of developing a seamless progression for new donors and prospects into further cultivation
· Be the acquisition expert in cross-market working groups and committees
· Manage 3rd party supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring all work carried out is to a high standard and represents good value for money
· Along with the Senior Retention Marketing manager, lead the internal gambling operations committee and be the specialist in gambling legislation and best practice for prize-led products
· Forge excellent relationships across all areas of the IRC to identify opportunities for collaboration where appropriate
· Network and build profile of the IRC-UK Mass Markets team internally and externally, and champion fundraising within the organisation
· Work closely with the creative studio to develop content that actively demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines and is appropriate for the UK strategy and audience
· Work with digital engagement and communications colleagues to maximise collaboration opportunities
Insight, analysis and data management (10%)
· Ensure all activity and budgetary decision making is insight driven
· Oversee detailed end of campaign reports to ensure all relevant information is documented and used to inform future activity
· Work closely with the data teams and external agencies and services in order to gain a detailed understanding of IRC supporters, both behaviourally and attitudinally, and use this insight to inform targeting and marketing activity
· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current GDPR legislation and ensure all acquisition activity is compliant
General (10%)
- Keep up to date with the sector developments and benchmarking in individual giving and digital fundraising to ensure IRC is at the forefront of fundraising developments.
· Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current legislation, best practice and industry standards and adhere to all relevant regulation including the Fundraising Regulator, Gambling Commission and ICO. Ensure all fundraising and marketing is ethical, effective and supporter centric
· This post may involve some national and international travel, overnight stays and very occasional working outside core office hours
· Undertake any other additional tasks as requested by the Director of Mass Markets
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
- Driven and proactive with a solutions-based attitude and the ability to motivate a team
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage, influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels
· Detailed understanding of the digital fundraising environment and of managing a face-to-face and other offline channels, including agency management
· Ability to manage sophisticated budgets and performance forecasting models
· Comprehensive understanding and experience of audience segmentation, analytical modelling such as LTV and use of insights to drive strategy and performance
· Commercial mindset, with the ability to set and evaluate short and long-term strategic objectives and pivot based on results
· Numerate with excellent data analysis and interpretation skills
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, especially the ability to manage a complex, varied and substantial team workload
· Detailed understanding of UK gambling legislation and compliance requirements relating to prize-led fundraising
· Excellent verbal and written English and the ability to produce well designed and high quality proposals and reports.
· Institute of Fundraising, Cass or comparable qualifications would be an advantage.
Experience:
· Experience of leading a fast-paced, high performing team
· Senior-level experience of leading individual giving programmes, with a proven track record of successfully running a multi-product portfolio (preferably across cause and prize-led products)
· Detailed understanding of UK gambling legislation and compliance requirements relating to prize-led fundraising
· Detailed understanding and management of cash and recurring revenue business models
· Experience of taking new products to market
· Experience and understanding of creative process and relationship with brand identity through different channels and audiences
· Experience working for a centralised, international organisation would be a strong advantage
· Experience using a CRM system.
Skills and Attributes:
· Language Skills: English (fluent). No additional languages are necessary but German or Swedish would be an advantage.
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Are you passionate about data and excited to bring your expertise in data and insights to a role where you can truly make a difference? Then join us on as our Performance and BI Analyst and work as part of a passionate team that values data-driven decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, drive significant impact, and continuously learn and grow in a supportive environment.
About us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Performance and BI Analyst, you will empower our Marketing & Fundraising teams and ensure that they have the data and insights they need to build and optimise campaigns. You will build and maintain performance reports to track our progress and success and embed a data-driven approach in all our marketing and fundraising efforts.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the scoping, data collection, and creation of high-quality reports. Ensure accuracy and relevance across all business areas.
- Design reports that follow our visual identity, using appropriate visuals and tables for quick insights.
- Identify and resolve any inconsistencies in our data, ensuring reliable reporting.
- Work with other analysts to gather necessary insights and maintain wide business knowledge.
- Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure seamless transition to Salesforce and rebuild reports in Power BI.
- Regularly analyse campaign effectiveness, advising teams on project KPIs and ensuring data generation for effective analysis.
- Develop strong relationships with internal marketing teams to integrate analysis into decision-making processes.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Strong experience with Microsoft Power BI, including DAX and M query.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel to summarize and graphically represent data.
- Experience with tools like Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics 4 is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of relational databases and ability to use SQL for data extraction and preparation.
- Proven ability to extract meaning from data and recommend actionable insights.
- Ability to influence colleagues and work collaboratively to achieve goals.
- Analytica and critical thinking skills.
- An organised and methodical approach to planning and resource allocation.
What we offer you:
- Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing date: 27th June 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.