SarcoidosisUK is a successful small, high-growth charity that is looking for someone to lead its marketing and fundraising functions. We’ve been growing at between 30 and 50% a year for the last five years and need someone to help continue our growth.

Sarcoidosis is a rare disease. That means we have a small but passionate audience who care deeply about the work we do. Your role is to build relationships with people, either personally or through smart systems and strategies, with the aim of converting a one-off fundraiser into a regular fundraiser, converting a single donation to us being a “favourite charity”. It is about taking each interaction someone has with us and using it to build that relationship that makes us special to them.

Sarcoidosis’s rarity means it has been ignored; however, it impacts around 1 million people worldwide, so a cure is desperately needed. The disease predominately impacts the lungs but can also affect the nerves, skin, heart and joints. For 30% it becomes chronic. Patients with sarcoidosis in two or more organs have a 40% mortality rate.

Currently there isn’t even a treatment – doctors can solely provide medicine for the symptoms. They can do nothing to stop the disease. We’re here to change that by funding ground-breaking research subject to successful marketing and fundraising.

Each piece of research gets us closer to a cure. We’re going to keep going until we have a cure for everyone. Until then we provide support and information to those affected.

The Role

This is an eclectic role that suits someone who enjoys the challenge of multiple projects, of a wide variety, and of rising to the opportunity of learning new skills to achieve their goals.

Responsible for all aspects of our marketing for fundraising. You will be directly responsible for all marketing efforts and will be measured against funds brought in.

• Part of a small team of three people (two full time (including yourself), one part time). This means you can enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work and will have a varied and interesting role. We anticipate hiring a third full time person, focused on operations, in the latter part of 2020.
• Working from the charity’s office at: China Works, 100 Black Prince Road, SE1 7SJ. Between Vauxhall & Waterloo.
• Our main marketing outlets are direct marketing, email newsletters, the website and responding to inbound fundraising inquiries (emails, phone calls & letters). We are also looking for creative marketing fundraising ideas.
• Your role would include managing:
  • Fundraising direct marketing and e-campaigns to all donors.
  • Monthly membership letters.
  • Campaigns to clinicians.
  • Our $100,000 google AdWords account - writing all adverts, managing keyword campaigns and measuring output.
  • Managing our Facebook advertising campaigns.
  • Event/ Fundraiser Event support – identifying and managing event places, providing assistance for volunteer fundraisers, creating custom named t-shirts, creating and sending out fundraising packs.
  • Managing our online shop.
  • Building relationships with those affected and major donors (via direct marketing, online and phone).
  • Identifying, applying to, and managing relationships with grant giving organisations.
  • Managing and writing the fundraising pages of the website.
  • Managing our database of donors and contacts.
  • Writing and distributing press releases.
  • Collating monthly statistics, creating a presentation and presenting to the board of trustees.
  • You will be participating in trustee meetings and therefore have a high-level understanding of the charity. You will have the opportunity to participate in the conversation to present your views & opinions on almost all aspects of running the charity.

Skills

It is important to us that the successful candidate is:

• Extremely comfortable with IT. We leverage technology to be more effective. You should be happy to try new technological solutions. We expect you to be already familiar with MS Windows and MS Office.
• Able to build rapport and relationships with people quickly over email and phone.
• A self-starter and effective problem solver.
• Very strong written English.

You do not need to have any specific fundraising or charity experience. You are not expected to have any knowledge of Sarcoidosis.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Casual dress

Start Date: February 2020

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £23,000 to £26,000. With a bonus scheme worth up to 20% of salary.

To Apply: Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you would like to work for SarcoidosisUK.

Job Title

Challenge Event Fundraising Officer 

Location

33a Islington Park Street, London N1 1QB

Mission

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.

Job Purpose

To provide administrative and logistical support to MAP’s international challenge events. To produce fundraising materials and work closely with participants to ensure full recruitment of places, fundraising targets are met and participants have an excellent experience with MAP.

Hours

21 Hours

Salary

£30516

Reporting to

Events and VIP Manager

Key Internal relationships

SMT; Overseas Staff; all UK teams; Volunteers.

Key External relationships

Challenge fundraisers, local partners, sponsors and suppliers

Contract

Fixed term - 3 months with possible extension to 6 months

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Challenge events

• Be a point of contact for International Challenge event participants and support these relationships
• Pro-actively contact participants to follow up on fundraising and logistics and keep them engaged
• Ensure a timely and accurate response is given to all these supporters and their queries
• Evaluate supporter’s activity level by monitoring Justgiving and Virgin Money Giving pages and responding promptly to supporters as and when pages are set up
• Lead on the delivering of appropriate fundraising materials for these supporters
• Proactively recruit participants to events where we have outstanding places

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Digital & Campaigns/Advocacy team regarding any press coverage
• Write content and update the website and about international events, and their stories
• Assist the fundraising team, where needed, with our fundraising events
• Participate in other activities within the charity from time-to-time
• Ensure that data security is maintained and that legal and regulatory requirements are fully complied with (such as the Data Protection and Consumer Credit Acts, Institute of Fundraising Regulations and other financial instruments).

Administration

• Monitor income and expenditure on challenge event activities regularly, identify problems (actual or potential)
• Ensure timely thank you letter and acknowledgments are sent to all fundraisers
• To carry out all necessary administration (including coding of income/expenditure)
• Assist with other administrative tasks as required by the Events & VIP Manager

General Responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
• Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Experience in organising and administrating events
• Highly organized and experienced on Microsoft Office
• Understanding of motivating and supporting fundraisers through the written word (eg. letter/email) to secure/uplift income received
• Experience or understanding of motivating and supporting fundraisers through the spoken word (face-to-face and meetings; telephonic conversations) to secure/uplift income received
• Experience or understanding of using social media platforms (eg. website/Facebook/twitter/ JustGiving/challenge events) to promote fundraising opportunities
• Experience of challenge event fundraising is desirable
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues relevant to fundraising, marketing and charitable giving is desirable
• Experience of using a database (Raiser’s Edge an advantage)
• Ability to prioritise and work on numerous projects simultaneously

Skills and abilities

• Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity
• Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience of Palestine or the Palestinian cause and community is desirable
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload, and work under own initiative with least supervision
• Ability to recognize and cultivate fundraising opportunities

Education/training

• Qualified to at least 5 GCSE’s (grade C or above) or equivalent, including English & Maths, or demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Strong administrative skills; supporter care skills; computer literacy; good numeracy
• Ability to think creatively
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, resilient and a good sense of humour
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Commitment to MAP’s aims and values

Islamic Aid is growing. Disasters, famine, poverty, and injustice, impact so many people and Islamic Aid want to continue to be there to support those in the most need.

To deliver this ambition we are building our team here in the UK.

This is a hugely exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to grow within a small dynamic team.  We need a communicator focused on fundraising marketing; both digital, social and offline to join our team.

You must have varied hands on fundraising skills. We’re looking for somebody who wants to help Islamic Aid to maximise and build on what they have achieved to date.  You must relish a challenge and be keen to develop your own skills to take yourself and Islamic Aid to the next level! 

 Islamic Aid is a  small team so you must be someone who is willing to work flexibly.

Purpose of role;

1. To  implement and deliver an overall fundraising plan to encompass both on and off line activity (digital & social media) and ensure optimisation of both streams.

2. To work with Supporter Care Team to ensure that supporter care is administered and communication is effective and maximised.  In busy times this role will be expected to help. 

3. To work collaboratively with other Islamic Aid teams/staff to maximise Islamic Aids overall income.

4. To work with Head of Fundraising on developing,monitoring and evaluating data segmentation to optimise Islamic Aids long term relationship with donors

5. Ensure all Islamic Aid fundraising compiles with GDPR & IOF rules and regulations. 

Key tasks & responsibilities

Planning & Communications

• To project manage all campaigns including agreeing data to target audiences. To ensure communications are implemented on time and that campaigns are monitored and evaluated to drive future plans. 

• To set and monitor campaign budgets; income/expenditure/net and evaluate KPIs by campaign. 

Fundraising

• To manage and deliver agreed personal and team income targets and ensure regular monitoring of these targets.

• To provide regular updates and reports on overall income broken down by campaign activity. 

• Implement and  monitor appropriate supporter care frameworks to ensure donors are communicated with in a timely and effective manner via phone, mail and online. 

• Lead on Web development ensuring website is up to date and relevant. 

• Produces monthly  reports on activity performance vs targets. 

• Secure the cooperation of project and senior Islamic Aid staff in identifying project or fundraising themes (messages and content) that will attract and retain supporters to Islamic Aid.

• Keep abreast of new developments and techniques within the UK and overseas fundraising marketplace to identify, assess and pursue new fundraising opportunities for Islamic Aid.

Data protection & Gift Aid

• Ensure the latest data protection, legal, tax and good practice issues are understood and implemented across Fundraising teams working with individual data.

Management

• Develops and maintains good and profitable relationships with external suppliers.  Plays a lead role in the appointment, management and evaluation of these resources.

• This role requires the postholder to be hands on when needed. At busy times this will include talking with donors and call handling.   They may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Two years Individual giving/fundraising experience with proven experience of achieving income targets

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. Able to communicate clearly across a wide range of audiences.  The ability to speak Urdu would be beneficial. 

• Knowledge of marketing principles, trends and legislation ie GDPR, IOF and HMRC Gift Aid regulations. 

• Knowledge of marketing channels including digital/social and integration of offline and online communications. 

• Ability to analyse data and use data to drive operational decisions.

• Excellent organisation skills, able to plan and manage own workload effectively and adapt plans and resources as necessary. 

• Computer literate with understanding of databases/CRM systems.

Competencies

• Creative

• Excellent communication skills - visual and written

• Proven analytical ability

• Results focused

• Understanding of Islamic giving (or the ability to develop this quickly)

• Flexible and able to work in an occasionally challenging environment

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Hard working

Other

• Open to occasional travel to meet donors or Islamic Aid partners

• All applicants must be resident and have the right to work in the UK

At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our fundraising to the next level. We have a bold strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help make it possible. 

Summary of role

As Fundraising Assistant, you’ll play an important role by helping our philanthropy and grants teams to raise vital funds for our work in Ghana. You will help them with tasks like administration, research and producing fundraising materials. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and learn about all areas of a small charity in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

What you will do

Supporting our Grants fundraising:

• Administration of small trust relationships including preparing feedback reports and new proposals
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Grant funder trips to Ghana
• Monitor and research new funding opportunities from insitutions, trusts, foundations and corporates
• Provide support to high value bids and grant management, including helping with due diligence, risk assessments, admininstration and writing
• Monitor and research credible external information (eg statistics, new articles, etc.) to help us write fundraising proposals and reports 
• Review reports and evaluations of AfriKids’ work in Ghana to produce summaries and information that we can share publically to demonstrate our impact
• Help review and action feedback from funders to continuously improve our fundraising

Supporting our Philanthropy fundraising:

• Write briefing notes on prospects and donors in advance of meetings and events
• Research philanthropic initiatives and prospective donors that might be able to support AfriKids
• Prepare and format documents 
• Help with planning and delivering events
• Ensure we have Gift Aid declarations for eligible donations
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Philanthropy donor trips to Ghana
• Support with ad hoc fundraising campaigns

General:

• Attend fundraising and cultivation events as and when required
• Update and maintain donor information ensuring it is stored correctly, accurately and in line with our data protection policy
• Help us ensure that we are compliant with fundraising quality standards and legal requirements for fundraising, including data protection and gambling law, and that we uphold the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice 
• Support with diary management and coordinate meetings 
• Provide administrative support for the grants and philanthropy team

We are looking for a Fundraiser with a proven ability to build strong relationships with new and existing corporate supporters. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest businesses who already support our inspirational South London Charity. The role involves working with our current, friendly team of Fundraisers to grow and develop our charity’s exciting sponsored challenges.

Duties will include:
• Responsible for building a "pipeline" of new business partnerships whilst managing key accounts
• Provide effective account management, ensuring that corporate partners receive the highest standard of customer care
• Optimise income from corporate partners to reach and exceed fundraising targets
• Research, identify and contact potential supporters to generate new business

The ideal candidate will have:
• Confidence, enthusiasm and experience of making outgoing calls and building rapport
• Confidence and experience in public speaking and delivering presentations
• Great customer service skills
• Enthusiasm to be part of an inspirational fundraising team
• Social media knowledge and skills
• A flexible approach to the working week

In addition to this you will have proven team working & organisational skills and the ability to become an articulate and passionate advocate of our cause.

Community Fundraising Officer

Position: Community Fundraising Officer
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience

About the role:

In this role, you will be responsible for generating income against set targets from community activities and events. You will be the fundraising point of contact for members of the community, including our clients homes and clubs and provide support, advice and encouragement for their fundraising activities.

Their mission is to care for older people with dignity and respect, providing care for life in their care homes, in a way that maximises their residents' independence, safety and quality of life.

What they are looking for:

They are looking for someone who has previous experience of working within a fundraising team or similar environment.

In addition, you will need to possess excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team or autonomously, are detail oriented and can identify opportunities which will benefit our client. Experience of using Raisers Edge or a similar fundraising database, and knowledge of fundraising best practice and charity law is desirable, but not essential.

Some of the key responsibilities:

- Identify, establish and develop long-term relationships with member of the community to help build our clients supporter base;
- Deliver and support the annual programme of events including challenge / sporting events, special events and mass participation initiatives;
- Implement and deliver tailored approaches to community groups including, but no limited to; Faith Groups, Schools, Rotary Clubs and Sports Clubs;
- Maintain records of all donor and prospect relationships on Raiser’s Edge;
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of our clients work, in order to develop a compelling case for support for a range of projects and initiatives.

What they offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, they offer 23 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service, and a commitment to continuous training and development.

The proposed interview date for the role is the 23rd January 2020.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Business Development Manager, etc

Ref: 91270

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a Cheshire disability charity for someone to join the fundraising team as Events Manager. With an existing portfolio of Fundraising Events, this role offers the opportunity to increase income through these – but also develop new, innovative events to engage our existing supporter base and encourage new support.

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager, ideally with Fundraising experience looking to raise income for our growing charity. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising, events and volunteer management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, building and maintaining a vibrant and varied collection of Fundraising Events, including an annual Celebrity Carol Concert, an outdoor tribute show, luncheons, quizzes, and various sporting challenge events

• Facilitating events to reach agreed budgets and targets, maximising income through ticket sales, raffles, auctions, sponsorship and advertising opportunities

• Effective negotiation with suppliers and venues to ensure value for money

• Recruiting, training, coaching, retaining and supporting volunteers at events

The Candidate:

• Events Management experience and expertise, ideally within a Fundraising setting.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do and adapt behaviour or communications appropriately to provide the very best experience for supporter.

• Ability to work from own initiative and independently with an adaptable flexible approach.

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales.

• Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

This is an exciting opportunity, with an exciting calendar already in place and the chance to put your own stamp on the role.

For an informal chat please contact Claire James, Marketing Manager

Harris Hill is delighted to be assisting to recruit a new Head of Community and Challenge Events Fundraising based in London, for a health-based charity.

Location: London
Salary: c. £50,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Key responsibilities will include:
-Lead the Community and Challenge Events Team, maximising net income through a range of activities and by providing outstanding supporter stewardship
-Leading a team of 13, with 3 direct reports
-Develop and deliver the team strategy and operational plans in line with budget
-Actively grow the number of both new and returning supporters

In order to apply for this position, you should have the following skills and experience:
-Substantial experience within community and events fundraising
-Line management experience within community and events fundraising
-Experience of developing and delivering strategy and supporting operational plans
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
-Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
-Ability to build strong relationships

If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your CV to [email protected] or call 02078207302

Closing date for applications: ASAP no later than Wednesday 29th January

Potential interview dates: 1st stage 10th/11th February - tbc

If you have these skills then please send me your up to date CV. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted with further information.

Charity People are proud to be working with an amazing health charity that to recruit their new Events & Community Officer. This exciting and varied role, based from Aldgate, will involve delivering the charity's challenge event portfolio and engage with a wide range of volunteers, membership groups and associations, students and local businesses. You will lead on the delivery of key challenge and special events, such as London Marathon, Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon and their own carol concert. We are looking for a candidate who is a confident self-starter, who can build rapport quickly, has a natural passion for building relationships and delivering the highest levels of stewardship. You will be an ambitious fundraiser with a minimum of 12 months community or events fundraising under your belt.

This is an amazing opportunity with responsibility for various fundraising streams, from philanthropy, community and events and corporate fundraising - it's a great chance to develop your expertise in these various fields and collaborate with various teams. As the challenge and special events portfolio is relatively developed, they are looking for an ambitious fundraiser who is experienced in new product development who is confident to develop new relationships with community and volunteer groups to further build the community fundraising side of the charity

The ideal candidate will be a stewardship-focused fundraiser, be resilience in outlook and have great relationship-building skills, ideally with experience of having developed volunteer fundraising groups.

The role is a full-time, permanent role to be based from Aldgate, London. It is paying £25,000 and applicants will need to send through cover letters and CVs. We are submitting applicants on a rolling basis so please get in touch as soon as possible!

We actively encourage people from ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ Individuals to apply for this role. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you are not interested but know anyone suitable for this role then we do offer a £250 referral fee if successful.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your (word doc) CV to [email protected] or call on 020 7939 7425 to have an initial chat about the position.

Stoll is the leading provider of housing and support services to vulnerable Veterans, working to ensure that our beneficiaries can live independently and reach their full potential.

Stoll is recruiting for a Fundraising Officer to work directly on community fundraising activities and be a main support to the rest of the team.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in developing their skills in fundraising to work within a very busy and vibrant team. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Organise challenge event and other activities (e.g. RideLondon, Chelsea Big Sleep Out)
• Organise collections at stations, football clubs and other sporting arenas
• Work directly with the local community on raising funds for Stoll
• Providing support to the Grants & Legacies Manager
• Work with the Director of Fundraising on targets and deliver written appeals to individuals for regular giving and legacy campaigns
• Input data on to the Harlequin database
• Assist with financial recording and the monthly income reconciliation process
• Provide admin support where necessary

This is a full time role of 35 hours per week. Stoll is looking for someone with experience of working in a Fundraising environment and an understanding of the charity sector. 

If you would like to work for us and have the skills needed for this role, then we would like to hear from you.  Please download the forms below or apply through our website.

Closing date: 26/01/2020

Interview date: 05/02/2020

Are you a charity fundraiser ready for a new challenge offering autonomy and a chance to really influence senior management?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser ready to step up and take on line management responsibility whilst maintaining full control of income generation activity! 

About the charity

Natural Breaks have been supporting people with disabilities across the North West since 1991. The charity provides bespoke support in homes, in work, in education, with leisure or social activities and during the difficult transition from children to adult services.

As well as directly supporting individuals to lead a fulfilling and independent life, the charity also provides much-needed respite to their families. Natural Breaks now support over 100 people and their families and has historically been funded by local authorities.

About the role of Fundraising Officer

Natural Breaks gained charitable status in 2016 and as part of the next phase of their development and recently approved fundraising strategy, now offer this opportunity to lead on fundraising activity at the charity. An experienced charity fundraiser will be the next addition to the team to drive new revenue streams to secure existing services and allow for an expansion of services for families in the North West. This really is a varied role and offers the opportunity to drive revenue in Trusts and Foundations, Community, Individual Giving and Corporate fundraising.

As this is a brand-new position in the team, the successful candidate will be given the autonomy to deliver on the fundraising strategy, whilst also encouraged to influence senior leadership. The role also comes with line management responsibility and a chance to grow the team further upon success.

The charity prides itself on its positive working environment and excellent track record of staff development and retention. Natural Breaks want their staff to be the best that they can be, to deliver the best possible support. They truly believe leading an ordinary life can be extraordinary.

You may be an experienced generalist ready to embrace an opportunity to work for a progressive and well-managed charity, or perhaps you are a specialist fundraiser seeking an opportunity to expand your knowledge in a supportive environment. Wherever you have developed your charity fundraising experience, we are keen to speak to you about this unique opportunity!

How to apply:

If you think this is a perfect match for your skillset then please get in touch with the BTA recruitment team today.

Please get in touch with James for more information. 

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 5th February 2020

Interview date: w/c 10th February 2020

This search is being conducted exclusively on behalf of Natural Breaks Ltd. by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.

Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of families with critically ill children in hospital?

Our small hardworking team of staff at Ronald McDonald House Glasgow are dedicated to helping those families who need us at the most stressful and vulnerable time of their lives.

We have been providing support to thousands of families with seriously ill children in hospital for over twenty years and we provide a free home away from home for families with children receiving care and undergoing treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.  We are totally funded by donations and are open and staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For families with a sick child the House is a fantastic haven at a stressful time when their child’s stay in hospital requires them to be close by.

We want you to join our team!

We are looking for a full-time Community Fundraiser to join us as we grow a successful range of fundraising activities and play key role in our success.

What’s involved?

In this new role you will work with our team to develop support for Ronald McDonald House through community fundraising activities and work directly with the families and supporters of our amazing cause. You will assist in all community fundraising activities, including working with schools, local businesses, community groups and individual volunteer fundraisers to maximise fundraising income and raise awareness of Ronald McDonald House Glasgow

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a real team-player with a positive outlook and lots of energy to help us achieve great results for the families who stay with us so you will be a real people-person with an organised approach to work.

Ideally you will have worked in a similar role and fundraising environment for at least three years and have experience of co-ordinating events and volunteers as well as an understanding of the fundraising sector and how to raise funds from the community.

If you have fantastic planning and great and relationship management skills then this is your chance to change the lives of the hundreds of families who stay with us each year.

Additional Details

Working Hours

37.5 hours per week with flexibility to work evenings and weekends. 

Salary

£28,000

Benefits

20 days annual leave + 12 days Public Holiday days’ leave per year.

TOIL system in place.

Pension Auto Enrolment and a no-cost benefit ‘Death in Service’.

“Ronald McDonald House Glasgow has been a lifeline for us. We couldn’t have imagined being so far away from our baby Craig as he lay in his incubator, surrounded by wires.” I find it really hard to think what it would have been like without the support from Ronald McDonald House.” Kenny and Lesley Goodall, Ronald McDonald House Family”

How to apply

If you would like to join our team and make a difference, please click here to read our full person spec and job description and if this sounds like a role you could do please contact us today.

To apply, please send us your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience and skills in fundraising from the community could make a real difference to Ronald McDonald House Glasgow before the closing date of Sunday 2nd, February.  Interviews will take place on 10th February 2020.

Find out more about us

We would love you to join our small but passionate and friendly team.  To find out more about the families that we help and the difference you could make to the families who need us, please visit our website Ronald McDonald House Glasgow.

Job title: Marketing and Fundraising Officer

Responsible to: Operations and Fundraising Manager

Terms: Permanent (on passing probationary period)

Benefits: Holidays: 27 days holiday + bank holidays Pension: Min 3% taken from employee + 7% employer contribution.  All work related travel expenses covered.

Contract: Part time, 15 hours per week, 5 day flexible working pattern.

Located: Homebased, with quarterly meetings with Operations and Fundraising Manager. Occasional weekend work may be required to attend fundraising events or Trustee meetings.

The Post

This newly created role will be supporting our Operations and Fundraising Manager in coordinating all of the CGD Society member fundraising campaigns and communications.

As a core member of our small organisation, you will be given a broad set of responsibilities, from campaign strategy, Social Media, to members communications.

The successful applicant will have a keen interest in fundraising strategy and delivery.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising

• To encourage the participation of members in key sporting and challenge events and support fundraisers in their own events and activities
• Sending out fundraising packs and keeping up to date records giving timely recognition of donations by the sending of personal thank you letters and certificates.
• Research fundraising events with the objective to buy spaces within budget. To promote events and spaces through all platforms to members.
• Respond to fundraising enquiries
• To manage our charity presence on online fundraising websites such as JustGiving and VirginMoney
• To maintain regular communication with key fundraisers
• Attend events to support participants where appropriate
• Reporting monthly to the Operations and Fundraising Manager with an up to date donations and fundraising report

Social media

• Responsible for maintaining CGDS SM profile on all relevant social media platforms
• Responsible for finding relevant content and images for Social Media to help increase followers and awareness
• Communication with members to share fundraising stories and members fundraising events on SM to help increase donations.
• Reporting monthly on social media activity

Membership communications

• To provide fundraising content and source images for monthly ebulletins and twice-yearly newsletters
• To source member stories for twice yearly newsletters and website.

Support for Operations and Fundraising Manager

• Cover annual leave
• Support for events, such as the three yearly family weekend
• Admin support as required

Person specification:

Must have skills

Website content management – maximising website traffic from all communication channels.

Social media engagement via all relevant platforms – maximising our SM presence

SEO – Use of website content and other tools to maintain a top 5 SE position

Digital Copywriting – To have good written English with a flair for creative writing.  You should be able to demonstrate examples of copywriting engaging, original and persuasive content for online and printed publications.

To have an understanding of Google Analytics and Google Adwords would be advantageous.

To be happy to work independently and be suitably motivated and organised to work from home

To have good IT skills and be able to use MS Office well.

To have a good understanding of using social media tools, including Facebook Business Manager and Hootsuite to manage our SM presence.

To have good understanding of the various online fundraising tools and platforms would be an advantage

Qualifications/Experience

Experience in marketing and social media is essential.  Fundraising experience would also be highly valued. Applicants with a personal experience of a genetic disorder, either through family or friends, would allow you to create a sympathetic bond with our members; this would be advantageous, but is not a necessity. 

We are looking for someone to join our very small but successful fundraising team, working closely with colleagues in campaigns and communications.

You should have experience of a range of fundraising activities and excellent communication and presentation skills.

The successful candidate will take the lead growing our trust income, individual giving as well as supporting and developing other fundraising streams.

A great opportunity to develop, learn new skills and take the lead in key areas.