St Luke's Hospice is an outstanding provider of expert palliative and end of life care and a prominent and respected charity at the heart of the local community. These are exciting times with development plans including a new build Hospice and the redevelopment of our main site to further improve our facilities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Director of Fundraising and Communications at a time of expansion and growth in our busy Hospice.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the Hospice’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Teams, to enable the organisation to deliver its strategic objectives, to ensure the future sustainability of the organisation and to ensure engagement across the community.

Applicants will have experience of delivering income growth, managing and directing a capital appeal programme, and achieving success in strengthening organisational profile through a range of mediums.

The post holder will also work as part of the Hospice Executive Team.

Educated to Degree level in an associated discipline the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of strategy development within a similar environment. The ability to analyse information to make effective decisions and implement changes, excellent computer and communication and people management skills. Also essential is a valid clean driving licence and use of own vehicle.

We offer a range of benefits including Discounted gym membership, Home cooked staff meals at subsidised rate, a location close to major road networks, Pension package and opportunity to continue in the NHS Pension if already a member and 27 days annual leave (in addition to public holidays)

We are seeking a talented Funding Manager to join our grants and research team. This new role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in research funding and grant management within a grant making organisation but who is ready to broaden their horizons beyond traditional research grant management. 

This is a highly collaborative and strategic focused role that will require the post-holder to work independently and confidently. You will manage a diverse and growing portfolio of research and non-research grants through the entire grants management life cycle, from pre- to post award, in line with AMRC principles. This role will also include responsibility for managing the grant making programmes, the monitoring of progress of projects, reporting on the outcomes and impact through various communication channels and developing important relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you

You will have a research background together with demonstrable research funding management experience within a grant making organisation, have a keen interest to build on this expertise and ambition to advance your career in this field. You will have high attention to detail and be effective in managing a diverse workload.

Specifically, you will have:

• An advanced degree in biomedical sciences or equivalent work experience in a relevant scientific discipline
• Research grants management experience in the grant making sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships

About the team

This role is within the grants and research team who are responsible for ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes funded by Moorfields Eye Charity.  Over the last four years charitable support, through our grant programmes, has supported over 250 projects and initiatives with £14 million in funding. 

About the charity

Moorfields Eye Charity is the main grant making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are in the early stages of a major capital campaign. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Charity have a once-in-a-century opportunity to create a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre. It will benefit Moorfields’ patients and those with sight problems worldwide.

It will push the boundaries of science, deliver breakthrough treatments to the front line of patient care and revolutionise eye healthcare around the world.

For further information on the role please see attached job description and person specification 

Please note only applications including a CV and covering letter will be considered. The covering letter and CV should clearly address your research and grants management experience and why this particular role appeals to you. They should, in total, be no more than three sides of A4.

Please include, at the end of your coverletter, details of where you saw this job advertised. Thank you.  

Interviews: 2 - 6 April 2020

Are you energetic, adaptable, approachable and a team player?

Are you passionate about a career in fundraising for your local charity?

We are looking for a creative, personable, income-driven Community Fundraiser with a sense of fun to join our dedicated Fundraising Team.  You will engage with individuals and groups from all walks of life, such as schools and colleges, support groups and organisations, across our local community to provide a vital source of income to Peace Hospice Care, raise awareness and provide opportunities for us to connect with others about our cause.

To succeed in this exciting role, you will need to:

• Be a real people person and a great communicator… able to establish and develop strong relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations so that we are their charity of choice.
• Have exceptional customer service, administration skills and attention to detail… Telling people that we appreciate their support is really important, so that our supporters always feel valued, cared for and know that their fundraising makes a real difference.  Whether over the phone, in writing or in person, you’ll provide exceptional stewardship.
• Be highly organised and a strong multi-tasker… No two days are ever the same in fundraising and you’ll need to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment as part of our small (but mighty) team!

For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Louis Breese, Community Fundraising Manager, or Gemma Norris, Senior Fundraising Manager - Corporate & Major Gifts.

Closing date: 8th March 2020

It is applications that will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged throughout so interested candidates are advised to apply early. 

We reserve the right to close the advert at any time so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

This is an exciting time for a talented Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to be a part of the next chapter in a leading disability charity's sustained growth plans; including being part of the team that supports an increase in voluntary income by 25% in the next three years!

A passionate, relational and results-driven person, the Trusts & Grants Manager will be directly responsible for maintaining the current Trusts portfolio during a maternity cover contract for 13 months. You will deliver on income targets of £400k+ and manage the reporting of a live capital appeal.

A member of the fundraising management team and an inspirational team leader, you will manage the Trusts & Grants Officer and volunteers to drive a significant research program to replenish our Trusts pipeline, and build strong appeals and applications to inspire support to the cause, whilst keeping current funders impassioned on this charity's key vision.

Being a highly skilled and professional fundraiser, you will have enjoyed success in trusts and grants fundraising, whilst building a supporter-led journey in collaboration with other teams to maximise income.
You will join an energetic fundraising department who together raise over £4 million annually and are set to generate £5 million annually in the next three years. Join this charity and be a part of this growth for a truly fantastic cause.

In addition, an understanding of and empathy with disability, education and health issues would be an advantage.

If this role sounds of firm interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV along with the best contact number for you.

We are looking for a Trusts & Grants Manager to join a disability charity for a maternity cover period of 13 months.

The current postholder has set up a great portfolio of trusts & foundations donors and it will be your role to maintain this and also generate and build a new pipeline. You will work on some exciting new projects that will help deliver disability services, education and rehabilitation programs across the UK.

In the role, you will deliver on a new strategy with an income target of £400k+ and manage the reporting of a live capital appeal. You will also line manage a trusts officer.

We are looking for a skilled and professional trusts and grants fundraiser, ideally at management level, who is able to hit the ground running. If you are currently at officer level, this could be a great opportunity for a step up. You will be ambitious and confident and full of new ideas. You will join a great team culture that often work collaboratively.

This is a full-time role based in North Greenwich. Some flexible working options are available. The role is offering a salary of £35,000 - £39,000.

To find out more about this exciting role please call Terri on 0207 820 7326 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, applications close on 2nd March. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

Ashgate Hospicecare is seeking a Director of Income Generation to provide executive leadership for their integrated fundraising and retail team, and for new business development.

Ashgate Hospicecare is well loved in the local community of North Derbyshire, not only as a provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for patients and their families, but also as a large local charity and employer. It’s also famous for its fundraising events, such as their flagship Sparkle Night Walk which attracts nearly 3000 participants.

The organisation is now looking for an entrepreneurial, inspirational leader to deliver sustainable growth year on year and to spearhead Ashgate’s commitment to grow their commercial and trading portfolio of shops and coffee shops in the region. The role will be responsible for seeding and developing innovation in fundraising and retail, and to seek out and exploit new business opportunities, including social enterprise, with the aim of growing and diversifying income.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience of income generation and commercial development (or evidence of transferable skills) and of achieving substantial income targets, driving growth and increasing ROI. They should also have experience of developing and prototyping new and successful income sources, alongside knowledge and understanding of a wide range of income streams. In addition, they will have strongly developed interpersonal and leadership skills that are grounded in Ashgate’s values incorporating compassion, working as a team and being respectful, open and inclusive.

The new director will be supported by a skilled leadership team and staff with a very strong fundraising and retail track record. A total of 90% of staff and volunteers who responded to a 2019 people survey stated they were satisfied with their work or volunteer experience at Ashgate.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315 or Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, so please apply early to register your interest.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 4th March, 9am

Charity People are so excited to be working with Queen's Elizabeth Foundation, a fantastic charity who focus on helping and supporting disabled people. The foundations mission is to deliver the services that disabled people want and need. We are looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join the Engagement and Partnerships Team and help deliver their capital appeal.

Job Title: Philanthropy Executive
Organisation: Queen Elizabeth's Foundation for Disabled People
Location: Surrey
Contract: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000
Required: CV and Cover Letter

About the Charity

Queen Elizabeth's Foundation is a fantastic charity that are changing disabled people's lives on a daily basis. The charity provides modern, lifestyle solutions for disabled children and adults, the impact it has on the lives of the individuals is massive. Their message and values are simple. Everyone Matters, Everyone Works Together and Everyone Makes a Difference. The charity covers four aspects in particular that apply and help the individuals supported by the charity:
- The extensive building programme and the opening of the Guinness Group Home has led to the growth of the Independent Living Service to reach full occupancy and expand to 45 residents.
- They have a mobility service where they are able to carry out over 1,000 mobility assessments a year.
- A Neuro Rehabilitation Service where they provide individually tailored programmes to those who have been devastated by a traumatic brain injury or stroke.
- Accessible holidays in the UK as well as, advice and equipment for travelling by air.

About the role

This is a really exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and be a key contributor to the team's prospect research and management of the database, as well as responsible for the management of both internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal person will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as being organised, proactive and have a systematic way of working. Due to the database management aspect to the role, previous experience using Raiser's Edge or similar and a good understanding of financial accounts is desirable.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Anna at Charity People.