Using your experience as a Campaign Manager you will engage and influence a wide range of people, including stakeholders, you will work strategically on multiple projects which will run simultaneously and will be able to demonstrate substantial experience in running events. 

We are fast approaching our 75th Anniversary and one part of this role will be to create a social media strategy for the campaign. 

You will need the ability to engage and win people over and influence a wide range of people including senior stakeholders.

You will need advanced experience in campaign management and working on strategic projects and have the ability to set and meet deadlines.

You will have proven analytical skills and the ability to proble solve. 

This is an exciting role for a professional with strong and comprehensive fundraising experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you.

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising activities: events, trusts & foundations, corporate (payroll giving, match-funding). You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role. This role is new and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and an accompanying letter detailing how your experience fulfils the requirements of the post as detailed in the job descrption.

Interview date: 11th or 12th February 2020

Job title: Fundraising Officer

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
Report to: Fundraising Manager

Type: Full Time

Magic Breakfast is looking for an energetic and diligent Fundraising Officer to join our passionate organisation working to ensure that no child in the UK starts the day too hungry to learn.

This role is perfect for someone starting out in their fundraising career, with some experience of fundraising and data admin. The successful candidate will have lots of opportunities to work across multiple fundraising streams and will provide essential admin support.

The Fundraising Officer will also be responsible for contributing to our individual, community and event fundraising targets – from helping to run events, stewarding challenge event participants and supporting on key campaigns.

Purpose:

This is a key role that is responsible for administering ffective day to day fundraising administrative duties to maximise internal efficiency along with assisting in ensuring excellent donor care and stewardship across community, events and individual fundraising.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General

· Act as the welcoming first point of contact for all incoming telephone and email enquiries, efficiently managing these within the team to ensure timely follow up.

· Support the Head of Fundraising and other members of the team with ad-hoc fundraising requests such as ordering materials, booking rooms, or preparing meeting packs.

· Coordinate and chair team meetings, working with the HoF to circulate an agenda and ensure timely minutes and actions.

· Manage all fundraising materials, keeping track of stock and re-ordering where needed.

· Help to maintain a positive working environment; be visible and participative, keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to build a bank of creative and engaging fundraising support materials – both digital and print.

Database

· As the fundraising Salesforce champion, act as the go-to for Salesforce enquiries, supporting the fundraising team to ensure all members are actively recording information, the database is maintained and kept up to date,   and that fundraising information is used to best possible effect.

· Help to prepare key data for fundraising reports

· Ensure that data is gathered and managed in accordance with the relevant fundraising and data rules and regulations

Events & Campaign Fundraising

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate key events and campaigns, including the Big Give and our exam based restaurant campaign.

· Help to compile and manage guest lists, working with the team to track this information on Salesforce.

· Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required.

· Steward challenge eventers and help coordinate the charity’s challenge event portfolio.

· Work with the communications team and the Fundraising Manager to prepare & distribute relevant promotional materials.

· Ensure all event and campaign information and income is tracked on Salesforce.

Individual & community fundraising

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to ensure effective stewardship of one-off and regular donors, as well as community groups.

· Creatively support with community fundraising ideas and initiatives.

Person Specification: 

Experience:

· Providing administrative support to a team and/ or individual - ESSENTIAL 

· Working with databases, uploading information and pulling reports - ESSENTIAL

· Communicating via email/ telephone in a professional capacity to engage and support - ESSENTIAL 

· Writing and producing communication materials for marketing/ fundraising purposes - ESSENTIAL 

· Supporting/ motivating individuals to fundraise - DESIRABLE

· Helping to deliver/ coordinate fundraising events - DESIRABLE

· Manging multiple deadlines and priorities - ESSENTIAL 

· Working within a charity, ideally within a fundraising team - DESIRABLE

Skills & Knowledge:

· Proficient use of Sales Force or other database - ESSENTIAL 

· Proactive and flexible ‘can-do’ attitude - ESSENTIAL 

· Organised and diligent with excellent attention to detail - ESSENTIAL  

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team - ESSENTIAL 

· High level of competency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages - ESSENTIAL 

· Ability to plan, deliver results and manage time effectively - ESSENTIAL 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ESSENTIAL 

· Good understanding of fundraising/CRM, data, rules, and regulations - DESIRABLE

· Strong IT & digital skills with good literacy and numeracy - ESSENTIAL 

Other:

· Committed to advancing the welfare of children irrespective of their background - ESSENTIAL 

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The post-holder will have considerable opportunity to shape and design the role as it evolves over time. This is a very interesting, challenging and rewarding opportunity.

This is an exciting time to join Hive Education Trust. We are a relatively new Multi Academy Trust, currently responsible for St Mary Magdalene Academy Secondary School and St Mary Magdalene Academy Primary School. It is the ambition of the Trust to expand and work with 3-5 London schools.

St Mary Magdalene Academy is a high performing, very oversubscribed school in the heart of Islington. It is part of the London Diocesan Board for Schools group and the schools’ mission is to serve families of all faiths, delivering excellent educational outcomes built on a foundation of happy and successful young people.

We welcome staff and students of all backgrounds and beliefs. We serve a diverse community that reflects the London Borough we serve: both families who could choose private education, but recognise the quality of the educational experience on their doorstep, as well as children from families that face significant deprivation.

The Fundraising Officer will play a central role in creating and implementing a fundraising campaign strategy for the Trust.  The role will involve phone and face-to-face contact with parents, alumnae and other donors and so the ability to connect with people will be important.

Starting Salary: £48,229 – £50,158 per annum

Position Description

To ensure that CAFOD has a strong and inspired campaigning presence by empowering the Catholic Community of England and Wales to influence, in a well-targeted way, decision-makers in order to bring about long-term change in the lives of the poorest and most disadvantaged communities; establishing and leading in key coalitions to make our campaigns work more effective.

CAFOD has a strong tradition of campaigning of which the organisation is very proud. This role will continue and develop our campaigning with a strong campaigns team and sitting in the advocacy, education and communications group working closely with the policy, education and communications teams. This person will also work closely with other coalitions and our international networks.

Key Responsibilities

To be responsible for CAFOD’s overall campaigning presence in the Catholic Community of England and Wales:

• To ensure CAFOD is inspiring and engaging supporters in England and Wales to take action through setting ambitious strategies, standards for CAFOD campaigns;
• To ensure that CAFOD’s campaigning is rooted in our policy and programmatic work, Catholic Social Teaching and current campaign trends;
• To provide advice to the Director on campaigning priorities and external trends and activities;
• To provide timely sign off on CAFOD’s campaigning activity.

Work closely with Leadership Teams to bring about change through CAFOD’s advocacy work:

• To be an active member of the Advocacy Leadership Team, through which priorities for our advocacy work will be discussed and agreed; planning, budgeting, reviewing, approving and managing change and ensuring effective communication;
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of joint advocacy strategies across the organisation;
• Ensure effective campaigns input and presence into the different cross-organisational advocacy working groups;
• To be an active member of other leadership groups such as the Supporter Strategy Group which brings together all supporter facing teams.

Represent CAFOD on external coalitions, international networks and with decision makers to best affect the policy or practice change we’re seeking:

• Represent CAFOD in external coalitions and at senior sector forums on campaigning;
• Work with international networks on joint campaigning activities in Europe and globally;
• To actively develop and implement external opportunities for joint working with other organisations and coalitions;
• Represent CAFOD in meeting with decision makers and public meetings;
• Act as a CAFOD spokesperson for media interviews.

Manage the Campaigns Team (Line and Section Management):

• Manage the Campaigns Team in line with CAFOD’s management standards;
• Take overall responsibility for strategic planning and review; ensure that the Campaigns Team works within a plan that provides clear objectives, priorities and monitoring mechanisms;
• Manage the different areas of campaigns to agree short, medium and long term objectives, develop associated plans, and monitor and evaluate performance to ensure that objectives are achieved;
• Support and mentor staff in the Campaigns Team to develop their skills and experience checking that roles, responsibilities and skills are able to meet the challenges of a changing advocacy environment;
• Efficiently and effectively manage the team’s budget to ensure delivery of the objectives and best value;

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect.  CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse.  CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount.  Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues.  If based in the UK the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).  If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process. 

Person Specification

Essential Criteria 

Understanding our context

• Understanding Catholic identity: understands and able to build strong relations with Catholic and other faith networks
• Understanding CAFOD: Understands very well the values of CAFOD and show how we are distinctive through key areas of work 

Working together

• Managing ourselves:  Demonstrates thought leadership in the sector, focussed on the big picture and takes a leadership role when needed.
• Working with others: Creates successful partnerships internally and externally working in an open and constructive way and celebrates and recognises the achievements of others

Communicating:

• Has a high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact, persuade and influence effectively with people across different functions at all levels.
• Looking outward: Is astute and politically sensitive whilst acting in the interests of the poorest communities  

Making change happen

• Achieving results: Has a clear sense of purpose and priorities to achieve results, making sound decisions backed up by evidence and analysis, actively championing agreed decisions and stimulating a climate of innovation and fresh ideas to get results. 

Job-specific competencies

• Proven background in campaigns work at a senior level, demonstrating analytical skills, strategic thinking, political sensitivity and ability to engage supporters
• Demonstrated experience of people management and development
• Proven experience of working in partnership with NGOs and other civil society organisations and networks

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits 

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Mummy’s Star has been providing support to women and their families diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or within a year of a birth since 2013 and operates across the UK and Ireland. To date the charity has supported over 800 families

We are now at the exciting stage where we are looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to support our work.

For this home-based role, the successful candidate will focus on specific fundraising areas identified in the fundraising strategy. Highly motivated, skilled and resourceful, they will have management skills, influencing abilities and a proven track record of delivery across the fundraising mix including corporate partnerships, trusts and grants and managing high value relationships.

Above all, they will be a creative thinker who can translate ideas into action, whilst demonstrating a strategic and proactive approach to researching, targeting and recruiting donors/supporters.

The post-holder is expected to contribute to Mummy’s Star-wide initiatives and development activities at a senior level. Within the small team all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. Time off in lieu is given for additional hours worked in line with our staff handbook policies.

Post holder will have good IT skills, including Word, Excel and be confident and competent with the internet, social networking sites and email. Travel will be required, therefore driving and having your own car would be preferential but is not essential.

Application is to be provided on no more than 2 sides of A4 to the email address below and emailed to the address below. A CV will be accepted as evidence of work experience but not as application

We're looking for a Fundraising Manager who will increase our fundraising income to support our aspiration to create inspirational parks that improve people's health and wellbeing, reconnect people with nature and bring diverse communities together.

You will develop and implement a fundraising strategy to accelerate income growth in a sustainable manner across a diverse range of income streams, focusing on generating donations from trusts and foundations as well as corporate sponsorship.

For this exciting opportunity, you will need to have fundraising experience ideally gained in a charitable environment, whilst also having strong previous experience in building relationships with major donors and corporate partnerships.

If you're looking for your next step in your fundraising career and don't have all the experience on the person specification, but are a wizz at writing grant applications we'd still love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term post until 31 May 2021. We will consider both full-time and part-applications for the post.

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key responsibilities:

Develop a fundraising strategy that will ensure the financial sustainability of a relatively new, but fast-growing charity, meeting annual targets: 

• Work closely with the Foundation Manager to review existing fundraising activity
• Create a fundraising strategy to grow income across all fundraising streams

Trusts, Foundations and Grant-making Bodies:

• Identify and research opportunities, keeping an accurate record of opportunities and applications applied for, creating an annual calendar of key prospects
• Develop core generic trust proposals for each project that requires funding
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant making priorities or specific requirements of each trust/application
• Develop and maintain reporting systems to ensure each funder is kept up-to-date with our project’s progress

Corporates and major donors:

• Develop corporate partnerships, maximising engagement with employees at all levels
• Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees
• Grow relationships with major donors across the region

General Fundraising - develop and implement other elements of fundraising mix:

• Create, implement and manage fundraising campaigns for specific projects within our parks and open spaces
• Work with community groups to increase local fundraising activities
• Develop a legacy plan
• Support the implementation of a new CRM system to increase donations and monitor donor journeys
• Ensure data is collated in accordance with GDPR regulations
• Monitor income and effectiveness of fundraising campaigns, producing accurate financial information and keep appropriate funding records for auditing purposes

Support the marketing and communications plan to increase relationships with supporters and donors, as well as tell the story of our fundraising projects:

• Write copy for the website, social media and e-newsletters
• Collate case studies and photographs/video content 

How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter detailing how your meet the Person Specification and stating whether you'd like to work full or part-time by midnight on Sunday 23rd February 2020. 

Provisional interview date: Friday 6th March 2020.

For further information please contact Cathi Farrer, Foundation Manager. 

This is an exciting time to join Ushaw. Since opening as a heritage visitor attraction in 2015 we have seen huge growth with over 52,000 visitors in 2019. We are a truly unique estate combining culture and heritage with creative commerce, conferencing and community engagement. Steeped in over 450 years of history, Ushaw is equally a dynamic and innovative organisation. We are now moving into a new phase which includes a major capital project to transform the visitor experience.

We have an opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join our small team. We have already developed strong relationships with many key stakeholders such as Arts Council England, NLHF, Durham County Council and County Durham Community Foundation. We are now seeking an experienced and successful fundraiser to develop, manage and co-ordinate a portfolio of statutory, trusts and foundations, individual and corporate supporters, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships. 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of developing, writing and submitting large grant applications for major projects. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing grants and achieving financial targets alongside proactively searching out new funding streams through research and networking.

Closing date for applications 7 February 2020. Interviews will be held week beginning 24 February 2020.

Paul's Cancer Support Centre is seeking a passionate and energetic Fundraising Manager to drive income generation and ensure the sustainability of the charity. This new and exciting role will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a fundraising plan to raise funds from a range of sources and achieve agreed income targets. This is a part-time role which provides the opportunity for flexible working.

Founded in 1983, Paul’s Cancer Support Centre provides support to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer, including families and carers. Paul’s is the only charity working in Wandsworth and the surrounding boroughs that supports people regardless of their type of cancer, or how long they have been living with cancer — whether it’s coping with a new diagnosis or undergoing treatment, rebuilding a life after cancer, or approaching the end of life. Last year, we provided support to 520 people, including home visits to 87 people who were too ill or frail to leave their own homes.

To apply for this post you will need to submit the following documentation to by no later than 5pm on Friday 14th February 2020:
1. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements; and
2. A Covering Letter (no longer than two pages), explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the key skills and competencies criteria set out in the job description. Please include the names of two referees who may be contacted at shortlist stage i.e. before the final interview. No contact will be made with referees without your prior knowledge.
 

Interview will be held at Pauls Cancer Support Centre,1st Floor, 20-22 York Road, London SW11 3QA on 20th / 21st February. Please advise in your application if you are not available to attend interview on either of these dates.

Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
A newly created senior position in our Fundraising team and an opportunity to play a key role in our long-term approach. In this role you will help naturalise future thinking, taking full advantage of digital / technology solutions to deliver our goals, maximising the impact on supporter experience. We’re also looking for you to take a step back and help with an overview of where we are now and where we can go. You will horizon scan and help our teams to do the same. You’ll also enjoy the opportunity to lead on representing fundraising in wider strategic conversations at Crisis.

We want to make the most of new technology and we’re looking for you to help drive this. Working across different teams you will inspire them to reimagine how they would work if they started again today and building a new culture that ensures that ensures we are future ready. It’s a perfect time to start this unique role in a wonderful team.

About you

1. Knowledge of utilising digital/ tech to deliver great results for a customer facing team
2. Project management skills
3. Change management skills
4. Experience of using digital for income generation
5. Understanding of the evolving digital environments
6. Strong relationship management skills
7. Strategic thinking, coupled with tactical delivery
8. Understanding of data utilisation to affect commercial decision
9. Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values including equality and social inclusion
10. People management skills

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please send your CV and a covering statement addressing you meet points 1, 2, 3 and 5 only of the person specification

The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2020 (at 23:59)

Interviews will be held w/c 10 February 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit:

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Background: 

Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity and leading stalking authority, established in 1986 following the disappearance of 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh whilst at work. We work towards creating a society in which people are safer - and feel safer - from the prevalence of stalking, harassment, aggression and violence, achieved through Supporting people; Education; and Campaigning. Our stalking helpline advice and advocacy service offers support and advice to thousands of victims of stalking every year. 

Purpose of Job:

To lead on Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s policy and campaign work relating to stalking, in order to ensure that victims of stalking continue to have their voices heard and receive effective and appropriate responses and that the Suzy Lamplugh Trust continues to be the expert policy voice in this area. Support the broader personal safety policy and campaigns agenda of the Trust.

Please submit your CV and a supporting letter, addressing the shortlisting criteria, no later than 3 February 2020. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the delivery and evaluation of national campaigns on stalking.
2. Maintain effective relationships with civil servants, policy makers, national and local decision makers, and other campaigning bodies and build relevant networks of stakeholders.
3. Proactively keep abreast of issues within the post-holder’s own portfolio, general criminal justice and violence against women and girls policy developments and up to date campaigning techniques 
4. Develop policy recommendations, write policy and campaigns reports, lobby government and other decision makers and stakeholders, and respond on behalf of Suzy Lamplugh Trust to government enquiries, consultations or other relevant initiatives.
5. Engage people with experience of stalking in all aspects of work, including input into planning and policy development, participation in research and engagement in campaign actions and events.
6. Disseminate Suzy Lamplugh Trust policies and campaigns through external presentations, publications, articles or briefings for a variety of audiences, and plan, organise, implement, oversee and evaluate campaign events.
7. Represent Suzy Lamplugh Trust externally and as a media spokesperson
8. Ensure project budgets are monitored effectively, and expenditure is reported back to funders in line with their requirements.
9. Work with the fundraising team to help strengthen Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s case for support. Work closely with fundraisers to draft fundraising applications and input into fundraising appeals.
10. Manage the organisation of quarterly National Stalking Consortium meetings
11. Lead on Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s annual National Stalking Awareness Week campaign.
12. Keep abreast of academic and research developments in the field of personal safety and build a network of relationships with academic institutions working in the field of personal safety.
13. Support broader personal safety policy and campaigns of the Trust as required.
14. Take part in a rota to respond to reactive press calls out of office hours.
15. Undertake other duties that may from time to time be necessary and are compatible with the nature and grade of the post.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

- Essential:

Note: ‘s’ denotes shortlisting criteria which must be addressed in covering letter 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a policy and campaigning role (s)

• Knowledge of the criminal justice and violence against women and girls sectors (s)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (s)
• Experience of delivering public talks and/or training to internal or external audiences
• Ability to understand and analyse complex information including statistics, research reports and legislation (s)
• Ability to design, carry out and analyse research
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally, including negotiation with organisations or individuals with differing perspectives and agendas. (s)
• Good knowledge of local and national government structures and experience of influencing them including the legislative process.  (s)
• Ability to manage projects, including planning, implementing, over-seeing and evaluating multiple projects to meet agreed deadlines and targets
• Understanding and experience of using a range of campaigning techniques and how to use them to good effect (s)

- Desirable:

• Experience of being a media spokesperson
• Experience of recruiting and supervising staff
• Experience of writing copy for use on websites, blog or social media
• Experience of working in a small team
   

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter who strives for excellence
• Analytical and thorough
• A team player who enjoys collaborative working
• Adaptable
• Confident and outgoing
• Committed to the work of Suzy Lamplugh Trust

SANE is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Fundraising Officer with at least 2 years’ experience of developing and implementing trusts proposals and reports. In addition this role will write our two annual appeals and supporter report to indivudals. 

This is a new role within in a professional team of 6 which manages the full spectrum of fundraising, marketing, website and social media activities. The successful candidate will join a hard working and fun department which generates on average £1m per year.

The successful candidate will:

• be creative and determind with a focus on trusts and individual appeals
• be self-motivated, flexible, diplomatic, assertive, with good relationship management skills
• have the ability to work well within a team and independently, undertaking his/her own administrative tasks as required;
• have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Bon Jardin Dog Rescue
A charity supported by Ministry of Sound

About Bon Jardin
Bon Jardin is a Dog Rescue charity located on the outskirts of the central province of Nakhon Nayok, two hours north of Bangkok, Thailand.  

Our aim is to end the unnecessary suffering of street dogs in Thailand through our 5-step programme - rescue, sterilisation and vaccination, medical care, rehabilitation and re-homing.

Bon Jardin was launched by Lord Palumbo of Southwark, the founder of global entertainment business Ministry of Sound, and his great friend and his great friend Rawipim Paijit. Bon Jardin benefits from the significant support from by operational and marketing infrastructure of Ministry of Sound. Since our launch in 2017 we have already transformed the lives of over 2,300 animals.  To find out more about Bon Jardin please see our website.

The primary focus of the Marketing and Fundraising Manager will be to use all possible means and channels to drive fundraising growth for the charity. They will be responsible for all aspects of generating awareness, both online and offline, with an absolute core focus on increasing donations. You will obviously be passionate about dogs but also have a deep understanding of digital marketing strategy and how it can be applied to raising money.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting all fundraising and marketing targets for the charity and building a holistic marketing strategy to deliver these
• Managing all digital and communications channels including but not limited to website, social media and offline marketing
• Working closely with the Shelter Manager to design and create powerful emotive photographic, video and written content for all channels
• Driving newsletter subscription and building a CRM system that delivers regular and effective feedback and content to donors and followers, driving further donations
• Preparing monthly updates and reports tracking growth and success rates of campaigns, constantly adapting creative execution and channel strategy depending on response rates
• Keeping up to date and completely informed on new social media trends, adapting campaigns accordingly
• Identifying social media leaders and influencers and engaging them in fundraising and partnership initiatives
• Managing all website design, copywriting, proof reading and updating.
• Identifying other fundraising opportunities and partnership opportunities whether on or offline 
• Building a long-term legacy scheme
• Relationship management of benefactors and existing donors to drive longer term retention
• Development of fundraising strategy including events and activities

REQUIREMENTS

• Passionate about dogs and their well-being
• Deep understanding of digital marketing, websites, social media platforms, SEO/SEM and content creation and generation
• A reasonable understanding of charities and fundraising techniques
• Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with appropriate marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, online analytics and Google Adwords)

Throughout you will be supported by the full weight of the marketing and operational teams at Ministry of Sound in London. You will be based from the Ministry of Sound offices in Elephant and Castle but have daily contact with the team in Thailand. The position will likely include regular trips to the shelter.

NEXT STEPS

We would love to hear from you if you are committed to supporting the ambitions of Bon Jardin.  Please send send us your CV and a letter telling us a bit more about you and why you think you are a great fit for this role.  

We look forward to hearing from you!

JOB TITLE:Trust Fundraising Manager 

DEPARTMENT:Fundraising

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Director of Fundraising 

CLIENT:St Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham SE26

SALARY:up to £35,000 plus bonus

Overall Aim of the Post 

To maintain and build relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts capable of giving significant gifts. To develop compelling fundraising proposals to secure funds. To support the core fundraising target of the Hospice and raise funds for additional projects approved by the Hospice. To supervise and support a junior trust fundraiser post. To work strategically to develop a trust fundraising plan. To work with the Director of Fundraising and the Hospice’s Executive Team to submit significant, large-scale applications.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• This is a Trust Fundraising Manager role working within the fundraising team at St Christopher's Hospice, while supervising the Trust Fundraiser role
• Researching grant-makers using databases and search engines
• Understanding the behaviour and motivations of charitable trusts
• Establishing and managing productive relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts 
• Contacting trusts to discuss various projects
• Matching funding opportunities to projects
• Preparing proposals
• Using events, meetings, talks and inspirational writing to help charitable trusts learn about the work of St Christopher’s and to understand the difference they are making
• Working effectively with senior staff to develop compelling, bespoke proposals, drawing on all relevant resources available within the Charity
• Putting in place robust procedures to ensure we meet our formal reporting commitments
• Developing the strategic direction of the trusts team, effectively implementing own planning, budgeting and reporting objectives
• Undertaking training and other development opportunities to expand personal knowledge of trust fundraising and key St Christopher’s projects and developments
• Representing St Christopher’s at bespoke events, outside of normal work hours, to raise the profile of the Hospice and network with relevant trust contacts.

The Trust and Foundation Income for the Hospice makes up about £500,000 and is an extremely important area within fundraising. Trusts also make a significant contribution to bespoke capital campaigns conducted by the Hospice.

General Responsibilities 

Contribute to fundraising team meetings and organisational priorities and other associated duties as may arise. Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work. 

Gain a wider understanding of the activities and priorities of the Hospice, in order to disseminate to the fundraising team generally as needed.

Assist with additional fundraising and Hospice events, as requested by community/events teams.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Well presented, confident, articulate and outgoing, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the aims and objectives of St Christopher’s.

Essential

• The ability to write clearly and concisely, and to adjust tone and style of writing with an understanding of the target audience 

• The ability to produce successful fundraising proposals with a good understanding of the importance of research

• The ability to divide attention constructively between multiple campaigns and proposals as required

• Confident and able to work to stretching financial targets, prioritising work and meeting deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive ‘can do’ attitude 

• A motivated self-starter with the enthusiasm, drive and ambition to maximise income from existing and new major supporters.

• 3-5 years’ experience of trust fundraising, including demonstrated ability to secure significant 5-6 figure grants

• The ability to develop and execute a strategic plan to maintain and increase trust income

Desirable

-Experience of managing and supporting a junior role

-Experience and understanding of the Hospice/end of life care sector