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Check NowWe are looking for a freelance role to commence asap, based initially on 2-days per week, with some flexibility.
The role can be carried out from a remote location, however, some attendance at the Mayfield Community Wellbeing Hub in Bethnal Green where the Women’s Inclusive Team is based, is essential.
Initially the commitment is for 6 months, with the expectation of being able to extend this over a longer period if income targets are achieved.
With the headline: Fundraiser freelance and your name
Please do take the time to review our social media channels, website and annual reports provided on the Charity Commission website.
Interviews
These will take no longer than one hour on-line, if successful at Stage One, the next and final stage would be to visit the charity, our home - the Mayfield Wellbeing Community Hub, in Bethnal Green, London.
Role
Position: Fundraiser (freelance)
Reports to: CEO
Salary: £200 a day (on a freelance basis)
Hours: 2-days-per week, there is some flexibility with this
Introduction
The Women’s Inclusive Team (WIT) is an agile community-based charity in the heart of London’s east end, founded by local Somali Women 18 years ago. WIT is a well-regarded impactful local charity responsive in its approach, working in collaboration with others to address the disproportionate inequalities experienced by Black, Asian and Minoritised Women and their families.
We achieve this through a delivery model of connected activities and services, this is our holistic hug of wrap-around support, including:
- Food Bank and Community Meals
- Health and Wellbeing Activities
- Community Connectors
- Activities for children and young people
- Skills for employment
- Information, Advice and Guidance
- Food Enterprise (Hooyo East)
- Preschool Nursery
The Role
This position would be ideal for someone who has experience of working independently, is inspired by the impact the Women’s Inclusive Team achieves and how we deliver this, enjoys building relationships and brings experience of having raised funds.
Experience of Trusts and Foundations is an area of focus for the year ahead, in addition to strengthen our ongoing engagement with Corporates and local Public Sector stakeholders.
Key Duties
• Take a lead on the research of new funding opportunities with an emphasis on Trusts and Foundations.
• Identify key matches with Trusts and Foundations, and other funders who are aligned with the impact the Women’s Inclusive Team delivers.
• Work closely with the CEO to identify fundraising priorities and to keep updated on partnership opportunities.
• On behalf of the Women’s Inclusive Team, and in collaboration with the CEO, develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of funders.
• Represent the Women’s Inclusive Team at meetings and with other related organisations and potential funders as appropriate.
• Frame and articulate the charity’s ‘Case for Support’.
• Make good use of the charity’s own participatory research, telling the story of our beneficiaries with dignity, compassion, aligned to the mission and values of the Women’s Inclusive Team.
• Prepare compelling high-quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and compelling, meeting the objectives of the funder.
• Generate income from grant-making trusts and foundations, the local authority and health, across a number of projects to agreed targets set by the budget and annual delivery plan.
• Focus on large, multi-year grants, while balancing smaller more agile funding opportunities.
• Write and coordinate the submission of funding applications in collaboration with the staff team.
• Utilise the existing skills and knowledge of the team when submitting local public sector tenders, for example when answering operational or technical questions.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Women’s Inclusive Team and the impact it achieves by listening and talking to frontline staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and partners.
• Support the Women’s Inclusive Team in leveraging the good will and positive relationships held for the benefit of the charity and its beneficiaries. Including with supporters, the public, commercial and voluntary sectors.
• Oversee the design and delivery of the Women’s Inclusive Team fundraising strategy.
• Support the CEO with the relationship management of funders and partners, maintaining regular, timely communication, ensuring updates and reports have been provided.
• Coordinate and facilitate the fortnightly fundraising meeting with the CEO and Director of Services, providing updates and guidance on submissions and new opportunities.
• Manage the pipeline of all funding applications and opportunities, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• At the request of the CEO, review funder reports, social impact reports and other applicable charity publications, to ensure these are of high quality and represent the excellent work of the charity.
• Alongside the CEO and Finance Manager, provide timely and accurate reports to Trustees who sit on the Finance Sub Committee, including any positive of negative variances to the agreed fundraising targets.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on fundraising trends, developments, and techniques.
• Support the organising and co-ordinating of a limited number of fundraising and engagement events.
• Ensure that the charity’s activities are fully compliant with legal requirements and to adhere to the Fundraising Regulator and Fundraising Codes of Practice.
Vision
WIT seeks to create a world where women are happy, safe and valued, and can realise their full potentia... Read more
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and friendly team and make a real difference.
The Almshouse Association which nationally supports, promotes, and represents over 1,600 independent Almshouse charities! Guiding on all aspects of Almshouse management, supporting member charities with the provision of up-to-date policies and governance advice, seminars and training, grants and loans and representation, as well as offering a single point of contact helpline!
General Description of Responsibilities:
- You will provide administrative and direct support to delivering the fundraising strategy.
- You will enjoy organising events and will be involved in the co-ordinating of fundraising events.
- You will excel in establishing and maintaining individual contacts to assist with raising funds for the charity.
If you are driven and passionate about the industry and looking to make a real difference in your next role, then we would love to hear from you.
- We are looking for a confident communicator, someone who will be an excellent ambassador for the charity.
- Can demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Be self-motivated!
- Have an ability to contact potential donors directly and establish good relations and rapport with them
- Have the instinct to natural attention to detail
- To be comfortable undertaking detailed research and to make a tailored fundraising pitch is desirable
- Effective at building relationships
- A born natural team player
- Able to show initiative
- Passionate about customer service
Tasks:
- Oversee delivery of the fundraising plan
- Co-ordinate with our fundraising consultants
- Manage and co-ordinate donor events
- Establish and maintain donor relations
- Establish a legacy campaign and maintain legacy relations
- Arrange CEO meetings with high-net-worth individuals
- Maintain a fundraising database of existing and potential donors
- Seek and manage sponsorship opportunities
- Establish and maintain warm contacts with potential donors
- Research and approach new donors
- Co-ordinate events looking to build relationships with donors
- Write to and maintain records of contacts for funders
- Hours of work are 9.00am to 5.30pm (5 days per week)
- Salary £30,000
- Employers pension contribution of 10%
- 28 days holiday
- Office location Wokingham, Berkshire, England.
- Job Type: Full-time
All applicants must reside in the UK and be able to travel to our offices based in Wokingham, Berkshire. UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Lewisham Local we are passionate about what we do and the difference we make! Our ethos is all about connecting people in Lewisham and creating a community that gives, shares and works together for local people to build happier, healthier lives. We have built a very strong, talent and dedicated staff team and a committed Board that works together to deliver the greatest possible benefit for Lewisham residents. We pride ourselves on being flexible and responding to needs and opportunities, making the most of what we have. We have long been an innovative and dynamic local charity and are looking for a Chief Executive who has the passion, skills and commitment to build on our track-record and continue connecting our diverse community.
If you are passionate about Lewisham and you think you have the right blend of skills to lead our charity, we'd love to hear from you!
Lewisham Local is a local charity based in Lewisham and uses an asset-based approach to community development to encourage all living locally t... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kids for Kids is the only charity founded specifically to help children in one of the most challenging regions of the world, Darfur, Sudan. For the past 20 years, we have been transforming the lives of children through a unique package of integrated projects, working closely with the communities themselves. Life in the remote villages is measurably amongst the most deprived in the world.You will be helping transform the lives of children long term when you join our small dedicated team.
We are based in Dorking, Surrey, but you will be working mostly in your own home allowing flexibility for your own life. However, it is essential you are able to visit the office once or twice a week. We would stress, this is a challenging, and immensely rewarding role requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient and accurate and good at managing their own time. You will interact with our donors, Patrons and celebrities as the public face of Kids for Kids.
We are currently seeking an Executive Personal Assistant/Fundraiser, which is a key role, enabling us to help even more children, showing that sustainable development is possible. You will be determined to make a long-term difference in the world and will be helping us to transform the lives of 550,000 Darfur villagers. The administrative team is small; so your position is hugely important.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- working closely with the Chairman/CEO to reduce her workload
- looking after supporters and our many volunteers, from thanking them for their donations, to keeping them up to date with the latest news from Darfur
- in charge of the office, including maintaining office supplies and our important databases and spreadsheets along with general office duties
- dealing with confidential and sensitive information across the company database and spreadsheets
- updating the website
- writing reports and updating our leaflets
- management of our biannual mailings and emailing campaigns
- accurate maintenance of company records
- minute taking
Candidate Requirements:
- exec level PA experience desirable
- fundraising / events experience desirable
- must be available to work Monday-Friday
- ability to work on your own, and under pressure
- experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of the small administrative team
- reliable and responsible
- good at detail
- able to use spreadsheets and formulas from the Access database
- good knowledge of Microsoft packages
- excellent communication skills, to be able to liaise with volunteers, supporters and professionals
- calm and confident individual
- first class people skills and excellent organisational and IT skills
- you must have a laptop (not Mac) and Windows 10, MS Office including Access, Publisher, plus a good colour printer and fast broadband
- you will be self-employed as the hours will vary, but which are likely to be a minimum of 25 hours per week.
- it is important that you live within easy driving distance from Dorking so that you can visit the office on a regular basis, but you will be happy to work in your own home. We also use Zoom for online meetings.
If you are looking to make a difference in the world, you could not choose a more effective organisation. You will love to work with our supporters and, like them, know that what you do is transforming the lives of children; you will get real satisfaction from all you do. It is important that you do all you can to support the CEO and take work off her desk! Kids for Kids is growing, and if you are ambitious, you will have the opportunity to be a key part of that future
Send a cover letter and CV outlining your reasons for wanting the role and how you fit the requirements of the job.
KIDS FOR KIDS helps children the world has forgotten – children in Darfur, Sudan, who live lives of inexcus... Read more
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As the CEO’s PA working closely with the CEO and the Fundraising Management Team to support the team in achieving their shared objectives by enabling the development and execution of creative fundraising programmes and communications across all Premier platforms. With the overall aim of building the profile of the charity and increasing the supporter base for revenue generation.
This key role will be responsible for enabling the team to deliver tailored communication plans and share engaging fundraising collateral as part of our engagement strategies to build relationships and promote income generation from new audiences and potential donor groups.
The position holder will also work across departments with the Marketing and Database teams on a regular basis.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project coordination of Leap of Faith project
- Working with the Project Lead on a regular basis to provide all elements of project support, listed below.
- Event Management of both online events such as webinars and Zoom meetings, and physical events including VIP dinners, committee meetings and info sharing events
- Supporting individual fundraisers in their relationship management which could include copywriting, preparation of written communications, pulling information from RE, sharing resources or helping to manage the donor journey through updating tracking spreadsheets and RE records
- Responsibility for coordinating the Communications programme which will include email communications, mailings, and online events
- Meeting management, to include note taking and helping to drive forward actions
- Acting as the point of contact for Project Volunteers
- Conduct desk-based research to help qualify existing and new contacts
Coordination of the Major Donor programme
- Working with the Director of Fundraising to deliver the monthly Communications programme for the MD Pledge programme, which will include Pledge Renewals, monthly e-comms, event invites and the occasional postal mail outs
- This will also involve cross-departmental working
Direct Mail
- Working with the Director of Fundraising, to manage the administrative side of the monthly Direct Mail programme and Voice of Hope quarterly mailings, helping to ensure that appeals are delivered within the agreed time
- Gathering information required for direct mail appeal from internal stakeholders within the process when necessary
- Act as the main point of contact for the designer/printer once a strategy has been signed off
- Edit and proof copy, working with the Fundraising Management Team and coordinate sign off in a timely way
- Management of scheduling of appeal mailings, internal and with the mailing house
- Sign off print proofs from mailing house
Regional Fundraising
- Provide administrative support to regionally based team members, including the Director of Support in Scotland and Northern Ireland
- This could involve coordinating occasional mailings, gathering information or appointment setting and updating RE records/tracking spreadsheets
To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the CEO
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree educated
- Professional qualification in fundraising (desirable but not essential)
- Good demonstrable experience in project management and/or external facing client management
- Experience in fundraising (desirable but not essential)
- Experience in providing team support (essential)
- An understanding of media and web (desirable but not essential)
- Experience of working in a busy, high-pressured environment
ABILITIES & SKILLS
- Excellent attention to detail
- Organised, efficient, and good written communication skills
- Proficient IT skills and related software packages (Raisers Edge / Exchequer)
- Ability to handle and own multiple projects
- Pro-active and show initiative
- Team player with an ability to work in a flexible and collaborative way
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Post-holder will work in a Christian environment and will deal with Christian organisations, Christian Ministries and Christian listeners, most of the time; therefore, it will be necessary for the post-holder to be a Christian.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Leukaemia UK invest in ground-breaking research to find kinder, more effective treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers, we fund world-class research to discover better treatments for leukaemia and other blood cancers, we invest in the next generation of leading scientists, we improve care for those diagnosed with blood cancers, we pioneer new treatments, facilities and care for people and their loved ones living with a blood cancer diagnosis and we invest in future haematologists.
We’re a small but growing charity with big ambitions for those affected by leukaemia and we are now seeking a proven and experienced Executive Assistant, for an interim contract of 6 months, someone who is bright, resourceful, and super organised to work with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team to help drive forward our new strategy which aims to save and improve more lives.
Scope of Role:
The role of Executive Assistant will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Senior Leadership Team on strategic and operational planning, governance, and organisational development. You will be a critical player in the smooth running of the charity and responsible for liaising with and driving great relationships in and outside the charity. This vital position requires both the ability to grasp the big picture with excellent organisational, communication, planning and writing skills.
Your experience and skills will include:
- Previous EA / PA experience essential
- Proven attention to detail and ability to manage complex schedules and matters
- High accuracy and able to act at pace
- Discretion and trust and able to handle all matters respectfully and confidentially
- Ability to develop and maintain excellent relationships with a wide range of individuals
- Desirable, previous charity experience
This role is full time, on a fixed term for 6 months, based in Central London with hybrid working - some office working and some working from home. Part time may also be considered for a 4-day week.
For the full list of responsibilities, please download the Role profile.
We look forward to receiving your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraiser Job Advert
Part time: 21 hours
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata plus bank holidays
Benefits: Contributory pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
Location: Hybrid (1 day per week from office/2 days remote working)
This is a new role for HF Mencap, reflecting the charity’s desire to further diversify our income.
You will be responsible for building our fundraising capacity at a crucial time for the organisation and supporting our fundraising strategy and plans.
This is a perfect position for someone with strengths in funding applications, bid writing and cultivating individual donors who is keen to develop their wider fundraising and development skills and gain “all rounder” experience in the charitable sector with hands on opportunities to inform strategy, develop relationships and support the growth of the charity.
The right candidate will help us engage with new and existing audiences, spreading the word about the amazing work we do and inspiring people to get involved. You’ll have a good knowledge of event planning and be prepared to network and get out into the community to attract new support.
The fundraiser's responsibilities would primarily be to identify and complete trust funding applications to trust funders as well as complete tenders and contracts but would also include developing fundraising programs/products, recruiting individual and corporate sponsors and volunteers, and encouraging support through promotional activities and events.
Interviews to be held the week of the 27th of June
HF Mencap is an independent local charity supporting children and adults with learning disabilities and their carers and families.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sport in Mind, the UK's leading mental health sports charity, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Community and Events Fundraiser to join our growing team.
Job Title
Community and Events Fundraiser
Location
Reading, Berkshire
Salary
£23,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)
Job Purpose
- To develop and deliver a community and events fundraising plan that maximises the ethical and sustainable generation of funds for Sport in Mind
- To support and enable our wonderful fundraisers and inspire new supporters to raise money for the Sport in Mind, always ensuring they receive the best possible supporter experience.
- To work as part of the wider Sport in Mind team and contribute to shared income targets
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Business to develop and implement a Community and Events Fundraising Plan, delivering on specific fundraising projects and campaigns in line with the organisational strategy
- To engage with, motivate, inspire, and support our amazing supporters, potential supporters, volunteers, and donors
- Manage and develop Sport in Mind’s supporter base, both online and offline, to maximise fundraising, increase engagement and ensure a high level of donor retention
- Provide high quality supporter care and engagement throughout all forms of communication and interaction with supporters. Ensuring they are acknowledged and thanked in a timely manner so they feel valued by Sport in Mind and all relationships are maximised to their full potential
- Plan and deliver engaging events and campaigns to increase the number of donors and fundraisers across all mass market fundraising products and ways of giving (including cash and regular gifts, in memory, challenge events, local and community fundraising, legacies)
- Work with the Head of Business to develop and deliver the community fundraising budget. Report on income and take proactive steps to address any shortfalls/overspends and to capitalise on opportunities, ensuring the team achieves its fundraising goals.
- Evaluate and report back on events and campaigns, providing a monthly report reviewing income and trends against agreed targets and make recommendations/ take action for any activity that is under or over performing in a timely manner
- Embed our brand and Sport in Mind’s unique tone of voice in all content and communications.
- Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop appropriate marketing plans to maximise all Fundraising income streams, ensuring all activities are added to the Marketing Activity Planner and provide community fundraising content for marketing materials
- Ensure all Community and Event Fundraising activity is safe, legal, and compliant, following necessary Fundraising Regulator and Health & Safety guidance and policy, and by completing risk assessments where appropriate for Sport in Mind activity
- Manage the charity’s CRM system
- Manage relationships with Fundraisers to maximise income, and relationships with Corporates, Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations to maximise income, where appropriate
- Demonstrate a clear return on investment (ROI) from all activities
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the CEO with support from the Trustee Board.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Full, valid driving licence
Essential Experience
- Experience in Community and/or Event Fundraising and delivering income generating activity
- Proven track record of fundraising and generating substantial income
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Knowledge and experience of the implementation of fundraising regulations and codes of practice
- Knowledge of individual online giving platforms (eg JustGiving, etc)
- Experience in creating, building and maintaining strong relationships.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in executing and developing customer engagement strategies.
- Budget management.
- Supporter engagement and care
- Awareness of General Data Protection Regulations
- Knowledge and experience of using CRM systems.
- Completing Risk Assessments
Essential Skills and Values
- Great communicator, able to present credibly and professionally. Attention to detail. Structured approach, organising work, managing deadlines and priorities. A people person who is proactive with a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ attitude
- An innovative thinker who can bring creative ideas to life.
- Ability to manage, negotiate, motivate and enthuse individuals and groups
- Confident on the telephone and face to face with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people.
Sport in Mind is an independent mental health charity founded in Berkshire in 2010, with a simple mission: "To improve th... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Research
Researching charitable trusts and evaluate their funding criteria and application requirements.
Researching statutory funds available that support our strategic vision and operational plan.
Applications to Trusts and Foundations
Sharing with the team where funding opportunities are identified, the timescale and potential for support.
Liaising with the Leadership Team to identify specific projects, create project plans and identify funding sources.
Creating strong and compelling applications to trusts and foundations that evidence need and potential impact.
Community Fundraising
Enthusing the local community to support our charity by participating in sponsorships and events.
Optimising the use of online fundraising platforms, e.g. Just Giving and Facebook.
Develop partnerships and relationships with community groups and local businesses that generate sustainable income for DCA.
Plan, deliver, support and evaluate occasional in-house fundraising events.
Manage, design and deliver legacy marketing campaigns.
Administration
Maintaining monitoring and recording systems, ensuring on-going analysis of performance and compliance with all regulatory bodies.
Ensuring due diligence is completed to a high standard and within timelines.
Updating the Finance Team of successful grant applications to ensure payments are tracked appropriately.
Following steps to ensure compliance with professional good practice in terms of fundraising law, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator as well as DCA policies.
Communications
Drafting regular content for use in local media, on websites and social media channels to raise awareness and support for community fundraising.
Creating a database and building relationships with donors, ensuring they regularly receive updates on how their donations have helped Adult and Young Carers.
Helping to identify interesting and engaging fundraiser stories for potential media and promotional use.
Acting as a positive and enthusiastic Ambassador for Derbyshire Carers Association (DCA) at all times.
Other
Take an active role in contributing to the fundraising plans and strategy for DCA.
To undertake such other tasks as may be allocated from time to time. Undertaking any appropriate work as delegated by the Senior Management Team or CEO.
About the role
Title: Digital & Communities Fundraiser
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Volunteers
Hours: 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week)
Closing Date: 09:00 Tuesday 24th May 2022
Interviews:
Interview Round 1: Week Commencing 30th May 2022
Interview Round 2: Week Commencing 6th June 2022
Purpose of the role
Every year, Me2Club matches over 100 children who have additional needs or disabilities with committed and passionate volunteers to help them attend and take part in mainstream leisure activities. We tackle the impact of exclusion and social isolation experienced by children and young people and help build their confidence, self-esteem and independence.
Me2Club has seen demand for our services increase over the course of the pandemic and we are on track to help more children than ever before. With the rising cost of living, now, more than ever it is vital to keep our unique service free to access.
As our new Digital and Communities Fundraiser, you will help us identify and secure additional income streams and provide stewardship to our community supporters. You’ll help raise awareness of the importance of inclusion and share the experiences of our children and families, inspiring local communities to take action.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have a passion for inclusion and want the very best for all children, young people and their families. To be successful in this role, you will;
- Feel confident working with both digital and local communities and engaging with them through a variety of channels
- Have creative ideas on how to raise awareness and vital funds for a small local children’s charity
- Understand and value the importance of investing in relationships.
- Feel comfortable working towards ambitious and stretching goals, including financial targets
Key Accountabilities
- Lead the development of additional income streams for Me2Club, namely digital fundraising
- To work with the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Fundraising and Development Coordinator to nurture relationships with community and corporate supporters
- Coordinate and deliver fundraising events and campaigns
- Provide stewardship to community supporters taking part in fundraising activities for Me2Club
- Support with the recruitment and supervision of fundraising volunteers
- With support from the Participation Officer, develop activities that build children and family participation in supporting Me2Club
- Writing impactful communications that inspires support across a range of channels, including digital, social media and print
- Assist with the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Me2Club’s impact to a variety of audiences
- Maintain supporter and financial data
- Representing the charity at a variety of networking events
- Provide advice and guidance to ensure compliance with professional good practice and in line with fundraising regulations and policies
Me2 Club is an inclusion charity for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities in the Wokingham and Reading Boroughs. Ou... Read more
If you're an energetic, self-starting fundraiser looking for a flexible, home-based, part time role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children in West London, this could be the perfect next step for you!
The Purple Elephant Project works with children in West London (both in schools and from our centre in Twickenham), providing Play and Art Therapy. We help to alleviate mental health distress by working through challenging and traumatic early life events.
We are a young charity (established in 2019), and to date our fundraising has largely been focused on Trusts and Statutory income. We are now excited to be recruiting a Local Fundraiser to help us build our Events and Community fundraising programme, engage with local businesses and support individual donors. The post will play a pivotal role in growing The Purple Elephant Project's voluntary income, raising awareness and brand recognition.
The role is 15 hours per week, but the work pattern is flexible, and can be weighted for term time (or other) if requested.
The role is home based, but we will need our Fundraiser to be out and about in the community across Richmond and Hounslow Boroughs on a fairly regular basis, so this needs to be considered when applying.
Key responsibilities
1) Building a network of engaged and committed volunteer fundraisers in the local area, encouraging them to fundraise and raise awareness of our cause within their own networks
2) Providing excellent supporter care, placing our supporters at the heart of everything you do
3) Developing relationships with companies and community organisations in our local communities, seeking opportunities for fundraising partnerships
4) Managing individual donors, developing individual giving asks and stewardship plan
5) Developing and delivering a schools fundraising campaign in local boroughs
6) Raising awareness about the work of the Purple Elephant Project within local communities – representing the charity at presentations, talks and events
7) Developing and delivering an annual mass participation fundraising event/campaign (either virtual or in person), recruiting participants and supporting them with their fundraising.
8) Accurately recording and managing supporter data, ensuring it is up to date and GDPR compliant
9) Creating marketing and promotional material in accordance with the Purple Elephant Project’s branding, to support fundraising activities as required
10) Keeping abreast of charity law and sector trends, and learning from activities of competitors
Key skills required
1) Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with the ability to adapt your tone and approach to suit various audiences
2) Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of audiences from supporters to local organisations, corporates and high value donors
3) Great interpersonal skills and the ability to make individuals and organisations feel welcomed and valued through exceptional supporter care
4) Ability to balance a varied workload and manage your time effectively
5) Strong administration and organisational skills
6) Adept at spotting opportunities and prioritising time and financial resources to maximise them
7) Creative confidence and willingness to try new initiatives, developing and delivering new fundraising ideas/campaigns/events
8) IT literate with good working knowledge of MS Office, database and social media.
9) Learning and growth mindset
10) Willingness to work outside of set hours for specific events or meetings (with prior notice)
Key experience needed
1) A minimum of 2 year’s experience in a fundraising role, ideally within a community, events or regional team
2) Delivering high quality supporter care, ideally with experience of improving the supporter care journey
3) Developing and delivering new fundraising products or campaigns
4) Working across a variety of audiences
6) Developing new, emotive and compelling fundraising marketing messages or materials
How to apply
Please submit your CV and supporting statement (outlining your suitability to the role and your interest in working for The Purple Elephant Project) by 9am on Wednesday 8 June.
We plan to interview shortlisted candidates during the week commencing 20 June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic new business fundraiser to join our Relationship Fundraising team and drive forward new opportunities to grow income and establish new partnerships. We are looking for someone who can build relationships, communicate effectively, and is comfortable being entrepreneurial.
This brand new role will work alongside our current Corporate Fundraiser, with the responsibility to grow and develop a new initiative at St Clare Hospice, the Corporate Partnership Network (CPN), a membership scheme for local businesses.
You do not need any formal qualifications to do this role; what is important are the skills and experiences you bring.
Please read the job description (link below) for further details.
In return for you commitment we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, generous leave allowance, pension and life assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free parking and the option to continue your membership of the NHS pension scheme. We offer excellent development opportunities and are committed to supporting individuals in their learning and development.
Completed applications must be submitted
St Clare Hospice is a local charity and each year we care for hundreds of people across West Essex and the East Hertfordshire border. We provid... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you enjoy developing business networks and building relationships? We are looking for a new team member who is passionate about what we do and will help us recruit and steward an exciting corporate membership scheme.
This is a new role in which the Corporate Fundraiser will have the opportunity to develop and implement a membership scheme that will have a huge and positive impact on the work and future of the National Paralympic Heritage Trust.
This is a 2.5-day/week role.
About NPHT
‘We exist to enlighten and inspire future generations by celebrating, cherishing and bringing the Paralympic heritage and its stories of human endeavour to life and in doing so we show how sport has and can challenge negative perceptions towards disability’.
The National Paralympic Heritage Trust was formed in 2015 as a Charity and Company limited by guarantee and is coming to the end of its first 5 years of operation, entering a new phase of exciting work for which we wish to appoint a Corporate Fundraiser, to help us achieve an important part of our fundraising plan.
Overview
Working closely with our team you will implement our corporate fundraising plan, identifying existing and securing new corporate contacts, activating the benefits programme and integrating the corporate members into the wider project work of the NPHT.
Role details
Reports to: CEO NPHT
Location: NPHT / Remote working
Hours: Part-time (2.5 days or 20 hours per week). We are open to flexible working arrangements. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Salary: up to £30,000 pro rata depending on experience
Contract length: 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility to extend
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser who is comfortable recruiting and stewarding corporate partners, who strongly believes in the work of the NPHT, and can take our income generation to new levels. We are looking for a team player who is both confident and sensitive to working in our context.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a real difference to the work of the NPHT. Come and work with us!
Role & Responsibilities
Corporate
- Manage and develop the NPHTs corporate membership scheme
- Research and recruitment of companies to the scheme
- Refining and activating the benefits programme
- Integrating members into the wider project work of the Trust and extending opportunities
- Development of long-term sustainable funding by identifying audiences, channels, products and messages that will maximise effectiveness and efficiency
- Development of high-quality supporter care, including responsive and prompt stewardship
Strategic
- Collaborate with the CEO and wider team to identify and keep track of opportunities
- Facilitate the long-term vision for corporate giving, coordinating meetings with stakeholders as required
- Actively research and keep up to date with news and developments within the corporate funding landscape in which the NPHT operates, proactively spotting and assessing new funding opportunities
- Ensure that the NPHT is effectively networking at local, regional, national and international levels, maximising awareness of our work.
- Provision of timely and informative reports to the Board of Trustees
Communications
- Work closely with the Digital Content Manager on developing our profile and reach within the corporate funding landscape and ensuring supporters are appropriately credited.
- Work closely with the NPHT Marketing consultant to ensure that communications and social media demonstrate our impact to current and potential supporters.
General
- Communicate and collaborate with all internal stakeholders to gather necessary information with care.
- Communicate reporting and evaluation deadlines and requirements to the relevant team members.
- Ensure all corporate fundraising information is well documented and saved on the shared drive.
- Comply with the NPHT Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Safeguarding and other key policies
- Represent and advocate for the NPHT at events
- Ensure effective communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.
Person Specification
Experience
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a corporate fundraising role
- Experience of cultivating and managing supporter relationships
- Experience working within the museums/arts/health/sport and/or charity sectors
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong IT and web skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Skilled in making sales and understanding of negotiation techniques
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge
- An understanding of Corporate Fundraising law including GDPR and how this applies in a fundraising environment
- Understanding of key issues in the cultural sectors
Benefits
NEST pension. You will be entitled to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata). We offer flexible working hours.
Applying
If you feel that you can make a difference and want to help build a stronger organisation, then we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our team.
We are looking for a passionate corporate fundraiser who is excited by the work we do. If you’re worried you do not fit all the criteria but do have relevant fundraising experience that could make you a great candidate, we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from people with a range of experiences and skills.
To apply for the role, you must be eligible to work in the UK.
We welcome applications in written, audio or video formats. To submit applications in an alternative format, to request information in an alternative format or to discuss any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please get in touch.
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you someone who has a proven track record of meeting income targets and managing and leading on the success and growth of Individual Giving fundraising income streams?
Do you have experience in digital fundraising and developing donors?
You will be a confident, friendly person and able to thrive in a busy environment, going that extra mile to make a difference!
You will focus on delivering campaigns, appeals and supporter loyalty communications by developing multi-channel programmes to recruit new donors, retain existing supporters and grow reach, engagement, and income across Individual Giving.
The role leads on promoting and developing: General donations, Regular Giving, In Memoriam, Legacies, Lottery, Raffles, Direct Marketing campaigns and appeals as well as monitoring and reviewing the budget and contributing to the delivery of the annual Fundraising income targets.
Saint Catherine’s is a fabulous place to work. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about the organisation and their work, which enables us to provide specialist care and support to patients and families.
Our ethos focusses on delivering holistic patient and client centred care, whilst also supporting families and carers. We promote high quality care which enables our patients to live as well as possible, to be cared for and supported, and make the most of every day.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
* You will be supporting both the office in the day to day fundraising duties as well as assisting on the charity's key fundraiser, the Gala Ball in November.
* Support the Communications Manager with mail outs and communications including letters, emails, invitations, mail merges and envelope writing/stuffing, fundraising literature
* Assisting the CEO and Communications Manager/Major Donor Events Executive with the delivery of events
* Process all donations in line with our Donation and Finance Procedures
* Prepare and send thank you letters for all donations received
* Daily update of our database: including data entry, reporting, creating mailing lists and generating financial reports based on received donations
To apply to this role you will ideally have:
* Strong administrative experience in an office environment
* Providing excellent customer service to a broad supporter base
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
* Ability to work successfully in a team environment
* High standard of written and verbal communication skills
* Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
* Efficiently manage your time to ensure deadlines are met
* Ability to work pro-actively and flexibly
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent is desirable
- Previous experience of supporting a busy fundraising and/or events team
- Previous Gift Aid experience
- Experience/ambition to work in the not-for-profit sector
- Working with volunteers
- Previous experience of working on a CRM system
Location: London, flexible working
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Deadline: ASAP
If you would like to learn more about this role and receive a full job description please get in touch with Dagmara at Harris Hill Please contact her on [email protected] or call her on 02078207315.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.