We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join our team. You will provide administrative support to the COO in her day-to-day duties. The role will include assisting in the smooth running of The Nucleo Project office and administrative functions. You will provide support to the COO in a diverse range of responsibilities which include financial controls, HR, fundraising, communications, events and logistics. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent IT skills, a detail-oriented approach, good numeracy / analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The role will require someone who is proactive, organised and efficient. A commitment to the charity’s mission is essential. 

The role 

While not exhaustive, the following list of responsibilities gives a comprehensive overview of the role:

HR

• Support the COO to manage administration of freelancers and employees
• Support the COO to coordinate and communicate with staff
• Support the COO to implement and improve policies, systems and procedures

Financial

• Support the COO with basic bookkeeping and financial processes, using Xero 
• Support the COO with financial reporting 

Communications

• Maintain the analytics log for social media accounts and website, and prepare reports for the Communications Team 
• Maintain the mailing list, using MailChimp
• Maintain the GDPR log 

Fundraising

• Maintain the CRM (Donorfy) 
• Support the COO in a diverse range of fundraising activity including assisting with applications, campaigns, events and newsletters
• Support the COO in donor stewardship 

General Administrative Responsibilities

• Support relevant projects to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the charity’s operations
• Support the COO in the oversight of the charity’s facilities requirements
• Attend meetings and take minutes
• Managing and filing office documentation 
• Assisting with organising events and event logistics when necessary
• Conducting research and compiling data when required
• Performing general clerical duties 

Other core requirements

• As this role may require working closely with children an enhanced DBS check will be required.
• The Nucleo Project values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. 

About us

The Nucleo Project was set up in 2013 to offer ensemble-based musical opportunities to children and young people in North Kensington, completely free of charge. We are part of the global El Sistema movement, which began in Venezuela in 1975.
Our students commit to an immersive and rigorous programme which fosters rapid progress and high achievement, as well as strong bonds within our community and a truly transformative difference in our young musicians’ day to day lives.

Interested? Please submit your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. Referees will only be contacted following a job offer. 

Our charity is on an incredible journey and this is a hugely exciting time to join our team.

2020 has seen the UK come together in an outpouring of love and support for the NHS. As the NHS’ national charity and membership organisation for the NHS’ official charities throughout the UK, NHS Charities Together is the central charity receiving additional funding and support for our National Health Service where and when it needs it most. Thanks to phenomenal public support, our national Covid-19 Appeal has raised more than £130 million to help NHS staff, volunteers and patients through the immediate and long-term effects of coronavirus. 

The recruitment of this post is part of an ambitious plans and commitment to develop and execute a proactive and sustainable Fundraising strategy, building on the success of our Covid-19 Appeal. We are very proud of what we achieve.

We are a small but growing staff team and as a Fundraising Executive you will play a key role as we work hard to make a difference to the lives of NHS patients, staff and volunteers. If you are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our nation, and believe that through supporting NHS charities we can significantly increase the vital support given to our hospitals, community, mental health and ambulance services, we would love to hear from you. 

We are looking for an experienced fundraising director with a proven track record of success, who has a strong work ethic, fine attention to detail, creative and strategic finesse, takes initiative and has a sheer desire and motivation to set and deliver ambitious results.

About HUMEN

We are HUMEN, the mental health charity. HUMEN is leading the movement to improve and maintain men's mental health through The HUMEN Space. Providing a preventative and accessible solution to men suffering in silence and dying too young. We are striving to change the narrative until a prevention over crisis approach is the norm, not the exception. The HUMEN Space: Gym for Your Mind are anonymous and non-clinical spaces for men to talk, listen and connect on a regular basis. With 76% of all UK suicides being male it is vital to understand this is not a male problem but a human one and it is costing us all so much. #PreventionBeforeCrisis

Why we need you:

We are a fresh, ambitious and tenacious charity, now ready to scale. We’re not just about awareness, everything we do is always about action. We’re looking for a passionate, driven and experienced fundraising director to join us in becoming the leader in this space.

You will be responsible for developing and leading the fundraising strategy and establishing clear action plans to deliver the strategy to meet income targets, reporting to the founder and CEO.

Are you someone who is:

·an expert in trust & foundation prospecting, bid writing, innovative fundraising campaigns and stakeholder engagement?

·highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets?

·an excellent relationship-builder: persuasive, dynamic, diplomatic, and at ease interacting with senior stakeholders in a business environment?

·an exceptional communicator– both written, in person and over the phone?

·a natural networker - alert to new partnership opportunities with the confidence to pursue them?

·excellent at planning and has exceptional project management skills?

·able to juggle conflicting internal and external stakeholder needs?

·a self-starter and willing to get stuck in and go above and beyond to grow an exciting start up charity who has the potential to become the leader in the men's mental health space?

Essential experience:

·Extensive experience of working at a senior level in the Charity sector

·Experience of developing a fundraising and marketing strategy to maximise income growth

·Experience across diverse fields of fundraising including individual, major and corporate funding and understanding of key fundraising markets.

·Confident and inspiring communicator with a strong portfolio of contacts (trusts, corporate, individuals)

·Strategic, innovative and results driven professional with a track record of success

·Ability to contribute to overall leadership and development of the organisation

·Educated to degree level

To be successful in this role – what we need from you:

Confidently lead on all fundraising streams

Develop specific FR bids to Trusts and Foundations, and build funder relationships. Prospecting future bids – researching the wide range of trusts and foundations to identify givers that are aligned with the mission of HUMEN and the outcomes of our programme.

Follow up on and develop existing fundraising opportunities (from various sources)

Manage and increase our supporters – you will manage, maintain and develop our portfolio of supporters. This will also include engaging with trusts and foundations at networking events, creating innovate campaigns and other creative ways to build awareness of our work and funds amongst key stakeholders.

Evolve our corporate fundraising strategy - develop and deliver a corporate fundraising strategy, seeking to increase the giving potential of corporate supporters and new corporate foundations.

Write compelling bids – writing high quality and detailed bids to trusts and foundations in order to reach ambitious voluntary income targets. This will require an excellent understanding of the charity’s outputs, outcomes and financial activities in order to provide a compelling case for supporting the charity. Excellent organisational skills are also required to ensure that new and existing bids are submitted in a timely manner and that grant reporting is diligently adhered to.

Essentially we are looking for someone who has significant experience of fundraising, managing, planning, delivering, evaluating and reviewing strategic and operational fundraising activities, with budget and financial knowledge. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, managing relationships with funders and a passion to help change the narrative from a crisis only method to a prevention approach when it comes to our mental health. You’ll have excellent IT skills including databases, CRMs (proficiency with Google Sheets and docs is a must).

We need someone who strongly believes in our mission and feels as passionate as we do about changing the narrative from a crisis response to a prevention approach in men’s mental health.

HUMEN is a leader in the men’s mental health space, we currently have five locations across the UK and in response to COVID-19 we have launched the HUMEN Space Online. We have received funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Sir Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, Tesco Foundation, Boots Foundation, Julia and Hans Rausing Foundation, Aviva Community Fund, City Bridge Trust and Lloyds Bank School for Social Entrepreneurs. We are backed by high profile supporters including Bill Nighy, Andrew Scott, David Gandy, Tom Odell, Alan Carr and Danny Cipriani. Part of HUMEN’s identity which makes us unique, stand out and draw in supporters, beneficiaries, funders and major donors is our power of storytelling for the change we strive to make. In 2019 we achieved this with a five part documentary - The HUMEN Series. We secured a 6-week media partnership with the Evening Standard and an advertising campaign with Global Outdoors across the whole of the London Underground and Manchester city centre.

You are human. I am human. We are HUMEN. We look forward to hearing from you.

WMUK is the only charity in the UK focused solely on Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinaemia (WM), a rare type of blood cancer. It is a slow growing, incurable cancer with its own distinct characteristics that require specialist treatment and care in centres of expertise. Around 400 people are diagnosed each year in the UK, with around 4000 people living with WM.

WMUK is a small, agile and ambitious organisation. We are looking for a new CEO to lead us through the next phase of our development. You will have the experience and energy to lead the delivery of WMUK’s five-year strategy and our plans for the future. Supported by an engaged Board of trustees, you will have the opportunity to develop new areas of work, help establish exciting new programmes, and ultimately make a real impact for our WM community.

We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with excellent communication skills and presence to provide highly effective and inspiring leadership.

An understanding of and empathy with health issues would be an advantage as well the ability to lead technological change through digital technology and social media.

The post holder will be articulate and influential and be proficient at presenting to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

The role is perfect for an experienced CEO within the charitable sector who is seeking a new challenge, or someone with senior level experience in a relevant environment who is looking to step into their first CEO role.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility and accountability for WMUK aims, strategy and business plans, resourcing, organisation and operational planning and delivery of performance management.
• Delegate to, support and empower the team in delivery of their work.
• Identify and lead on strategic relationships with key stakeholders implicated in the success of WMUK’s plans in order to drive and support business objectives.
• Design, implement, and lead on transformational strategic initiatives and projects, in particular research and policy.
• Be the external face of the organisation, champion and effectively implement the WMUK brand, profile and messaging, and play a key role in positioning WMUK as a leading authoritative voice on WM and rare diseases generally.
• Actively seek election to and effectively represent WMUK on relevant highlevel committees and task-forces aligned to business objectives.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit support from and steward philanthropic and high-level donors.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate: 

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at Director/CEO level or equivalent
• Working effectively with a Board of trustees
• Leading across different disciplines, teams and projects.
• Knowledge and experience of the medical, research and associated academic environment.
• Knowledge and experience of the policy environment and the NHS, particularly in relation to medicines regulators.
• Successful experience of influencing and developing partnerships with a range of senior external stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of fundraising, including Trusts, major donors and community fundraising.
• Detailed understanding of charity finances and the legal and constitutional responsibilities of a not-for-profit organisation.
• Good knowledge of developing and maintaining robust governance.

Skills and abilities

• Capacity to lead, inspire and motivate high performing teams.
• Engagement skills, including the ability to persuade and influence, build high value partnerships, and act as an ambassador for WMUK.
• Experience of developing and leading the implementation and delivery of a mid to long-term strategic plan.
• Excellent financial acumen and skills including the preparation and control of budgets, and a proven record of driving financial and operational growth.

Personal style and behaviours

• Excellent team player with a collaborative leadership style.
• Self-starter with energy, initiative and enthusiasm.
• Diplomatic style with a personal demeanour that instils trust and confidence quickly.
• Collaborative and participative leadership style.
• Confident, resilient and forward-thinking.
• Committed to putting people affected by WM at the heart of our organisational strategy. 

The above is provided for guidance, is not contractual or an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have. The role may be changed in line with the requirements of WMUK at any time after discussions with the post holder. 

Please submit your CV, along with a written application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role 

Please apply as soon as possible as we will be arranging to meet potential
candidates at the earliest opportunity.

Who are we?

Recently named one of the Third Sector's ‘Best Charities to Work For’, we are committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

We are looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial and high performing leader to inspire everyone and achieve the growth we need to fulfil our strategic goals.  Working closely with the CEO and other members of the Senior Leadership Team, you will plan, organise, lead and grow all of The Charity’s fundraising endeavours.  Your leadership will accelerate the growth of fundraising across a range of income streams and will enable us to achieve our goal of raising £8.5 million next year.

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be a blend of working from home and from our offices in Fleet, Hampshire, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have at least 5 years’ experience as a senior leader in marketing/business development or client services within a significant commercial organisation or fundraising in the third sector.  You should also be a creative and dynamic self-starter with energy and vision. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

*subject to qualifying criteria

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: 2nd December 2020

First interview date and location: TBC via Zoom

Second interview date and location: TBC via Zoom

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.  You should also check out our YouTube channel too.

Did you know that in 2018 we were crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year and we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation.

Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO passionate about providing life-saving health and disability care to the world’s most vulnerable without any discrimination.We work tirelessly to provide health, disability and emergency relief in Haiti, Uganda and South Sudan; working to serve, equip and empower local partners so they can provide dignified and accessible care to the most vulnerable. 

HHA started in 2007 when we co-founded a hospital in Haiti that has since become one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti.This has included co-founding a maternity and neonatal unit which cares for thousands of mothers and babies every year.We are passionate that mothers and babies have access to safe births.We also co-founded one of Haiti’s leading spinal cord injury rehabilitation centres and are now one of Haiti’s leading disability rehabilitation providers.In recent years we’ve also launched in East Africa providing emergency relief to the South Sudan refugee crisis.We’ve provided life-saving aid through emergency food rations, the provision of Plumpy’Nut (a therapeutic food to treat severe and acute malnutrition), maternal health care and disability projects.This includes the development of an exciting new project, opening a major new disability centre in 2021 in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.We have exciting plans to scale up our work in Haiti and East Africa in the coming years and are looking for an ambitious Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to join the team and help us reach these goals.

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager:

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who can develop and manage our fundraising strategy in the coming years, paying particular attention to building our supporter base and developing new partnerships.We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for international development. 

The Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have a unique and exciting opportunity to help HHA grow and make a real and tangible impact to our beneficiaries.This includes helping to raise important funds to support the development of our partner hospital in Haiti, one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti; alongside a growing range of health, disability and emergency programmes in South Sudan and Uganda.As a small charity, the Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have direct links to our field operations, including the opportunity to regularly visit our overseas programmes and have on-going opportunities for cross-departmental learning.We are a small but passionate, friendly and close-knit team where staff are encouraged to execute creative and new ideas, working together to support each other’s efforts.

This role will cover a diverse range of our fundraising activities and require someone with the competence and experience to manage multiple aspects of our strategy.It would be desirable for someone to have previous experience working within a small organisation to understand the dynamics between providing strategic development and handling the day-to-day operations.Areas of responsibility will include;

STRATEGY & VISION:

HHA is looking for someone with the vision and energy to develop a clear 3 year fundraising & partnership development strategy that will build upon existing strengths of HHA and develop new, innovative ideas in a professional and effective manner.This will require someone with adaptability, creativity and strong relationship building skills, working with HHA’s Finance Manager, Country Directors, CEO and Board of Trustees to design, implement and effectively monitor a strategy.This will be done with the aim of fulfilling a number of key objectives that will help increase our fundraising income over the coming 3 years.This will include setting out clear annual plans and executing these against agreed financial targets set with the CEO. This will include:

• Engaging new supporters and increasing ‘sign ups’.HHA has a strong and faithful base of long-term supporters.However, in order for HHA to grow and fulfil our ambitious vision, inspiring and engaging new supporters will be a central objective for this role.
• Improving communications, with particular focus on digital fundraising.This will include helping to build a stronger online community through improved social media and donor/supporter communications via email, website etc.It would be desirable for someone to have relevant experience and understanding about the future of digital fundraising (for instance, integrating easier donation technologies). 
• Developing new partnerships, including a specific focus on establishing and cultivating new relationships with churches, community giving groups, and corporate partners.
• HHA US. HHA has just launched in America.This is an exciting time for HHA and a unique opportunity for the postholder to aid the development of our US based fundraising activities in synergy with our UK efforts. This will include exploring opportunities for joint digital fundraising, communications that can aid both countries and providing support for the US Director in developing US based fundraising plans.

Alongside developing a robust fundraising strategy for HHA, the Fundraising and Partnerships Director will also be responsible for the following tasks:

COMMUNICATIONS:

This role will include bringing new, creative ideas around our communications and marketing, taking the lead with our programme team in identifying strong stories, engaging news/content etc. and working alongside the CEO with designers/videographers on the production of various fundraising/marketing materials, including regular and strong donor communications.This will include our Life Support Newsletter, specific annual appeals/campaigns, digital communications, thank you letters and other relevant donor communications.

PARTNERSHIPS:

As highlighted above, we are looking for someone with the confidence to initiate new partnerships and the ability to forge new connections/relationships with possible supporter, volunteer or donor groups.As a Christian charity with a small but committed number of church partners, we believe building upon our current church partnership activities will prove fruitful.Applicants should subsequently be comfortable in this environment and it would be desirable for someone to have had previous church based fundraising experience or knowledge through active church involvement.Beyond churches, the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager should aid the CEO in the approach and partnership development with other key relationships.For instance, other community groups, major donors, corporate groups etc.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT:

As a small charity, HHA are dependent on the support and energy of volunteers, working remotely and from the HHA office (COVID19 dependent). The new Fundraising & Partnerships Manager should thrive in a face-to-face environment, with effective leadership qualities to build and empower a volunteer team who can help implement the proposed strategy and help oversee the diversity of activities. 

OTHER:

It will be the Fundraising and Partnership Manager’s responsibility to execute HHA’s broader fundraising efforts and ensure they are implemented to a high standard.This will include overseeing the completion of the following activities:

• Donor management, including ensuring donors are thanked in a timely manner and supporter communications are managed effectively, including our regular donors and through sites like Global Giving.
• Working with our Operations Coordinator to ensure donations are appropriately tracked in our donor database.The Operations Coordinator will provide valuable on-going support to this role, helping to manage the database, third party systems (CAF, Justgiving) and GiftAid.
• HHA already have an experienced Grants and Trusts Coordinator who manages this side of our fundraising.The Fundraising and Partnership’s Director will be available to offer support as needed, though we do not foresee this being a regular or timely need.
• Managing the successful implementation of any fundraising events that the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager designs within the strategy. HHA have previously adopted a range of events, including small community-led quiz nights, Church partner events, Challenge events, and occasional Charity Galas (generally on special occasions like charity anniversaries).
• Provide quarterly reports to HHA’s Board of Trustees, sharing progress against the agreed strategy with clear KPIs

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at our airbase in Newquay, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.

The postholder will be responsible for fundraising income as per an agreed annual target. Working with other members of the team to achieve sustainable income generation and build key relationships within our supporter groups:

• Individual supporters
• Committed supporters
• Company Giving
• Community Groups
• Event Participants

The role is a varied one and the postholder should be willing and able to multi-task, completing a wide range of duties, with conflicting deadlines, with a proven track record of not for profit fundraising.

Key responsibilities:

• Devise, develop and implement budgets and marketing plans for fundraising activities.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers, individual supporters, partnerships and event organisers.
• Develop and implement an inspiring programme of supporter communications.
• Provide best practice advice and information on fundraising to new and existing supporters.
• Campaign analysis.
• Identify, research and recruit new corporate businesses and sponsorship opportunities.
• Provide talks and presentations to potential supporters.
• In collaboration with a project team, devise a challenge and events calendar – working together on implementation.
• Support local community with fundraising initiatives

By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity, so “future lives depend on you”.

TO APPLY

For further details and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 December 2020

Interviews will be held week commencing 14 December 2020

We are looking for a Head Of Fundraising with a solid background in trusts and foundations to grow this income stream and diversify further in the future.

The Company
We are working with an innovative, dynamic and ambitious charity who support youth throughout the UK.

The Role
The successful candidate will lead a small fundraising team (currently 1 person) and be responsible for all aspects of fundraising primarily prospecting, bid writing and managing existing relationships.
They will also work with our Head of Partnerships, feeding into our evolving corporate fundraising strategy.
Prospect future bids researching the wide range of trusts and foundations to identify givers that are aligned with the mission.
Write compelling bids, writing high quality and detailed bids to trusts and foundations in order to reach ambitious voluntary income targets.
Manage our existing supporters working alongside the CEO and Head of Partnerships you will manage, maintain and develop our portfolio of supporters.
This will also include engaging with trusts and foundations at networking events, calling campaigns, email campaigns and other creative ways to build an awareness of our work amongst key stakeholders.

The Candidate
Has a proven track record of success in a senior fundraising role.
Has proven expertise in trust & foundation prosecting, bid writing and stakeholder engagement and has excellent organisational skills to ensure that new and existing bids are submitted in a timely manner and that grant reporting is diligently adhered to.
They will feel confident engaging with senior stakeholders, be proactive in identifying opportunities and have strong relationship management skills. Is highly motivated to reach and exceed personal and team targets
Is an excellent relationship-builder persuasive, dynamic, diplomatic, and at ease interacting with senior stakeholders in a business environment
Is an exceptional communicator both written, in person and over the phone
Is a natural networker - alert to new partnership opportunities with the confidence to pursue them

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

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

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

The role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Fundraising Officer in our Community & Events Fundraising team to develop and manage a new community fundraising function for Crohn’s & Colitis UK. You will manage relationships as well as a wide range of fundraising products and events, materials and initiatives to mobilize supporter communities to raise money for our work. You will analyse results and market insight to ensure the best possible return on investment and net profit for the charity.

Our office is located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, however, like many organisations we are all currently working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, although previously we were largely office based.  Due to the experience we have gained during this period, consideration will be given to requests for working from home arrangements.

About you:

You'll be an experienced community or events fundraiser with at least two years' experience in this area.  You’ll be able to lead and develop our digital and virtual fundraising offerings and will have experience of gaming and live streaming platforms and Facebook giving.  You’ll also have experience in developing and taking a new mass participation fundraising product to market.  You'll have excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities whilst keeping to deadlines.  You'll be an enthusiastic, highly motivated, target focussed individual with excellent networking, interpersonal and communications skills and a proven track record of building excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and third parties.  With previous experience of budgeting and financial management you will be comfortable in this area and have experience of working with databases, preferably Dynamics 365.  Whilst happy to work on your own initiative you will also be committed to working as part of a larger cross team project.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Fundraising

• Lead on the development and implementation of the charity’s community fundraising offer, with a focus on digital and mass participation fundraising products.
• Prepare and agree campaign strategies to meet specific objectives within the Community & Events annual plan.
• Provide excellent support to participants and fundraisers, implement event marketing plans, and deliver events as needed. 
• Using data analysis and insight, develop and test new products across community fundraising, ensuring that we build a pipeline of successful initiatives.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to actively ensure fundraising products are marketed to maximise potential for success.
• Write compelling web content for all community fundraising products and fundraising resources, keeping these maintained and updated in line with marketing plans. 
• Produce engaging marketing emails using dotdigital, working with the Digital team to analyse and track success.
• Identify and develop relationships with key supporters and fundraisers and ensure they feel valued and supported by the charity.
• Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop compelling fundraising propositions for key supporter groups.
• Engage internal stakeholders and the wider organisation with community fundraising events and products through creative and innovative means.
• Support our volunteer networks in their fundraising efforts by providing expert guidance and fundraising toolkits where needed.
• Develop and manage all fundraising resources and bespoke materials for key audience groups.
• Optimise income by working closely with the Supporter Engagement team to provide appropriate fundraising support and to develop tailored supporter journeys, with particular focus on email communications from dotdigital.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, suppliers and third parties, to ensure the effective and timely delivery of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Volunteer management for fundraising events and activities, to include providing tailored volunteer journeys, briefing volunteers, and managing them on event day.
• Responsible for briefing all staff and board members who are attending an event on the charity's behalf.
• Attend events on evenings and at weekends as needed.

Insight, Analysis and Budget

• Work closely with the CRM team to set up products correctly, generate data selections for marketing, and ensure the database is accurate at all times.
• Regularly monitor, evaluate and analyse income, providing regular results and prioritising recommendations for strategy development based on data-driven insight.
• To help monitor monthly management accounts and key performance indicators and to undertake reforecast as required.
• Ensure that Community & Events invoices are appropriately matched and authorised.
• To maximise Gift Aid opportunities for the charity.
• Take an active role in the preparation of annual plans and budgets, utilising experience and past results to inform recommendations and the preparation and creation of budgets and detailed activity plans.

General Duties

• Undertake other duties within the Community & Events Fundraising team as appropriate.
• Attend additional fundraising events as needed.

We have a new opportunity at the British Gymnastics Foundation for a Fundraising Officer to join the team working from home.. Joining us on a part time, temporary 12-month contract (covering maternity) you will receive a highly competitive salary and package of circa £28,000 per annum pro rata (£15,135) depending on experience plus excellent benefits.

The Fundraising Officer role:

The main purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the British Gymnastics Foundation (BGF) Fundraising Strategy, to raise awareness of the public benefit work of the Foundation and generate significant income. Fundraising event experience and bid writing experience is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities of our Fundraising Officer will include:

- Taking the BGF lead role for designated fundraising or profile-raising events (both virtual and non-virtual), providing hands-on co-ordination of all event requirements, working to specific financial and non-financial targets
- Identify sources of core grant and restricted grant funding from a range of grant giving organisations; writing applications which secure the funds necessary to support the organisation
- Proactively identifying and targeting potential supporters/supporter groups to grow the database e.g. Gymnastics Clubs, Community Groups, Rotary Groups etc.
- Working with colleagues in BGF, IT, Corporate Partnerships and Volunteering to determine the needs and uses of a Supporter Database
- Proactively identifying and targeting potential supporters/supporter groups to grow the database
- Working with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to design and deliver a Marketing and Communications Plan to include a range of data acquisition campaigns, engagement campaigns, event promotions and regular communications and up-dates
- Working with colleagues in IT and Marketing to maintain and update the BGF website and social media platforms
- Taking the BGF lead role for designated fundraising or profile-raising events, providing hands-on co-ordination of all event requirements
- Where appropriate, working with event colleagues from across the business, providing a platform for BGF promotion, supporter recruitment and engagement
- In conjunction with colleagues in BGF and Corporate Partnerships, developing and delivering targeted strategies and activities for donor development and corporate partnerships
- Providing Account Management support to corporate partnerships

Our ideal Fundraising Officer:

- Expert knowledge and understanding of effective fundraising models (corporate, group and individual), their structures and activities
- Experience of developing and delivering successful virtual and face to face fundraising challenge events is essential. Experience of marketing, creative writing, and event management is desirable
- Experience of securing funds from grant bid writing is essential
- Experience of database and budget management
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with BGF management and Trustees and a range of colleagues from across BG
- Excellent planning, prioritising & organisational skills
- Have an understanding of the gymnastics infrastructure
- Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
- Have competent administration/IT skills
- Ability to work in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly and work out of office hours and at weekends when necessary
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.

Closing date for applications:  midnight on Sunday 6th December 2020
Interview date: 16th December 2020

If you would like to join our team as our Fundraising Officer, or find out more information, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!

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Job Title: Regional Fundraising Manager

Location: Whittington

Department: Fundraising

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working hours: 37.5hrs per week, including some weekend and flexible hours

Application review date: 13th December 2020

Interview Date: tbc

About the role:

St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Regional Fundraising Manager to join and lead its busy Fundraising team. St Giles launched its 5 year strategy in April 2017 alongside a successful rebranded. In response to COVID-19 St Giles Hospice has had to innovate to ensure we can meet our growing community demand, deliver new and increased services in a changing environment, without compromising the quality of care we are providing. Fundraising will be key to our success in the future.

Joining the fundraising team at such a crucial time the Regional Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing the Regional Fundraising Team and will lead on the development and delivery of a sustainable and cost-effective community fundraising strategy across the St Giles footprint that will align with the objectives for growth in voluntary income across the fundraising department. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for leading and delivering the St Giles IMO campaigns.

As a senior member of the fundraising team you will have previous management and leadership experience in order to lead, support and develop your team to be the best they can be and have experience in managing remote teams across a large geographical footprint, with significant and demonstrable experience in securing and growing a regional fundraising programme. The post holder will also have extensive account management and supporter journey experience, putting our supporters at the heart of all we do. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care.

The post holder will be responsible for all financial budgeting, planning and performance results for the regional fundraising team and its activities and will be accomplished in achieving income growth through the delivery of their strategic plan.

Company benefits:

To reward the hard work of our fantastic staff, St Giles Hospice offers an excellent benefits package as per the below

-27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 35 days with service)

-Contributory pension scheme

-Free car parking

-Training & Development opportunities as well as progression within the organisation

About us:

St Giles Hospice is a registered charity with a CQC rating of Outstanding, providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as offering support for their families and helpers. Care is offered in a variety of ways according to the individual’s needs and is offered out in the community as well as from 3 sites, an inpatient unit at Whittington, with other day unit facilities at Sutton Coldfield, and Uttoxeter.

We receive funding from the NHS but primarily we rely on fundraising activities and legacies, together with trading activities (Shops, Lottery and other trading) to support our work. We employ more than 400 people across a broad range of roles – from direct patient care to fundraising and administration as well as support from over 1400 volunteers to provide our services.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

All correspondence in response to applications will be sent via email. Due to the number of applications received, it is not always possible to respond to every application. Therefore, applicants who do not receive a response within 14 days of the review date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.

St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9LH. Registered charity 509014 Company limited by guarantee 1430090

Fundraising and Marketing Manager

Understanding Recruitment is exclusively supporting a national animal welfare charity in their search for a maternity cover Fundraising and Marketing Manager, home-based initially, and with their office based in Hertfordshire. 

Having performed exceptionally well throughout Covid-19 this charity has seen great funding stability and is looking for an excellent Fundraising and Marketing Manager with varied income stream experience to continue their fundraising growth. An opportunity to lead fundraising for a £3million+ charity, you will build relationships with new and existing supporters across the individual giving, trusts and foundations, and corporate fundraising streams.

Line managing two assistants and reporting to the CEO, you will have excellent support and the autonomy to be creative within your fundraising and marketing. You will also have the support of a PR Consultant to produce engaging marketing campaigns and press releases.

This is the perfect role for an ambitious fundraiser looking to have a real impact and definitely not one to be missed! 

To be successful as the Fundraising and Marketing Manager, you will have:

• Proven experience within fundraising and across a variety of income streams
• Evidence of providing good supporter relationship experiences 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Collaborative nature and positive outlook

Fundraising and Marketing Manager / Fundraising Manager / Marketing Manager / Supporter Relationships Manager 

Salary: £32,250 + remote working options + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + pension contribution

Location: Home-based initially, with options to attend the office in Hertfordshire post-lockdown. 

Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent Fundraising and Marketing Manager opportunity!

We're looking for an amazing fundraiser to join our team as our new Fundraising Manager (with a focus on Trusts and Major Donors). Come and work for a busy, much-loved community-based charity, that's been working in the heart of Battersea, south London since 1924.

Please get in touch to find out more about the role and/or just apply via our website. 

Fundraising Manager (Trusts/Major Donors) (new post); £35,000 (+ 5% employer pension contribution); Full-time: 35 hours/week (flexible working available); working with KLS’ Director; based at 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP, and working from home during the pandemic. 

Why a new ‘Fundraising Manager’ is needed

The strengths of Katherine Low Settlement lie in our relationships, facilities, reputation and fundraising capability to empower communities in Wandsworth in their fight against poverty and isolation. Our latest 5-year strategy sets out our plans to broaden the range of services and activities. We are already at capacity fitting fundraising and income generation into the myriad of day-to-day operational work.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to raise more funding from charitable trusts and foundations and major donors; and then manage the relationships and grants we secure. You will work alongside our CEO (an experienced fundraiser) to build fantastic relationships with our supporters and bring in substantial gifts. 

About Katherine Low Settlement

Katherine Low Settlement is a charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities so that we can enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.

Over the last 96 years we have developed a strong track record of delivering fresh, vibrant and relevant services responsive to the changing needs of local communities in Battersea and across Wandsworth. We are the oldest and largest multi-purpose, community-anchor charity in the area, directly supporting 1,100+ people and 45+ local charities and community groups each week, with 200+ volunteers and 40 staff. 

Check out our website. 

This is an exciting and opportune time for an experienced fundraiser to join our team.

Objectives for this Role

• Successfully generate income in line with KLS 5-year strategy, fundraising plan and annual budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with, and secure funds from, a portfolio of loyal and prospective supporters (priority is Charitable Trusts, Foundations and the Lottery, and Major Donors) – putting strong and enduring relationships at heart of our fundraising work.

The job application pack (including the job description) can be downloaded below and from our website.  

Application Process 

Please complete KLS’ Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, KLS’ Employment Self-Declaration and Disclosure Form and return to Filsan Osman at KLS. Her email can be found in the Job Application Pack available below and from our website. 

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am on Monday 7th December 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 14th December 2020

Further information 

For further information and an informal chat about this post please contact Aaron Barbour, KLS’ Director. His contact details are included within the Job Application Pack. 

Thrive is a national charity using Social &Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) to make a positive impact in people’s lives. We have offices in London, Reading and Birmingham.

We are looking to recruit an experienced and determined Fundraising Officer to be based at our Reading Office on a permanent basis.  We are looking for someone who is a creative thinker, resourceful and proactive and a good communicator. 

You should have experience of identifying and growing income for charities, across a variety of streams.

You will need to have a ‘can-do’ attitude with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of the fundraising environment and regulatory framework in the voluntary sector is essential for this role.

This role requires organisation, flexibility and understanding of the issues affecting people with disabilities, ill-health and long-term conditions.

Key areas of work will include:

• Individual donors
• Committed donors
• Company giving
• Community groups
• Thrive events

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising Officer will formulate and deliver strategic and operational plans to establish and grow unrestricted/core income for the charity. You will be working towards financial targets and will be working closely with the wider fundraising team to ensure targets are met and that key relationships are developed.

Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

Application process:

Please send an up to date CV and an accompanying statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to Thrive, to Stacey Lewis.

Applications will not be considered without an accompanying statement.

Closing date:

Interviews: W/C 23/11/2020

For further information please contact Stacey Lewis

Thrive are a Disability Confident Employer and as such we are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and will offer an interview to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities at an interview, if you declare that you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the job,).

By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competency as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential