Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith.

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this new role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds.
• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals
• Design and develop a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan
• Co-create a new major donor development strategy

You will have:

• A clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry
• A successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts/foundations and/or a major fundraising role
• A strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills
• Great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approach and technique

The Feba team is small (less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do.We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:Flexible working considered, yet within regular traveling

distance to West Sussex (Worthing - Chichester area).

Closing date:9.00am 2 November 2020

First Interviews:Weeks beginning 9 or 16 November 2020

For more information and application details, please visit the website

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Hull Women’s Aid is a registered charity based in Hull, providing support services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek a talented fundraiser to help us sustain and grow our income and help us succeed in our mission. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

We will consider applications for 16 hours per week (flexible working)

As our Fundraiser, you will work remotely initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term.

In return for your drive and passion, we offer 3% matched pension contribution from 3rd month of employment onwards, and 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising with length in service.

The advertised salary will be pro rata.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday, 28th October 2020. Interviews w/c 2nd November 

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek a talented fundraiser to help us sustain and grow our income and help us succeed in our mission. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

We will consider applications for either full-time (35 hours per week) or part-time (min. 21 hours per week) hours.

As our Fundraiser, you will work remotely initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term. Woman’s Trust’s offices at present are at Edgware Road/Paddington.

In return for your drive and passion, we offer 3% matched pension contribution from 3rd month of employment onwards, and 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time) rising with length in service.

To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 9th November 2020.

We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis. Please note, if an appointment is made before the closing date, the post will close early.

This post is open to women only. The Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

We are looking for a creative fundraiser with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising to join our team.  Raising funds is becoming more challenging and our destitution grant funds are in more demand than ever.  You will be responsible for ensuring that these funds are continually topped up and maximised to meet demand.  You will have considerable digital fundraising experience, including planning, evaluating and delivering successful campaigns.

Role Purpose: This is an independent fundraiser role reporting directly to the Chief Executive. Primarily responsible for continuously raising money to ensure grant funds exist to meet demand.  Responsible for the development and successful delivery of imaginative fundraising activities including digital campaigns and contributing to our fundraising strategy.

Job Title: Fundraiser

Hours: 17.5 hours per week, may involve some evening and weekend work

Location: Glasgow (with occasional travel), initially home based

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Salary: £29,917 pro-rata (SJC scale point 31) plus NEST workplace pension

Scheme, 6% employer contribution when you contribute

Duration: 12 month Fixed Term appointment, with scope for extension subject to funding

The Refugee Survival Trust (RST) vision is a welcoming, inclusive, safe Scotland for refugees and asylum seekers, where all live free of destitution and have the means and opportunities to realise their full potential. Our mission is to provide refugees and people seeking asylum with practical support when it is most needed, build connections between people and use what we learn to campaign for change. 

After a period of growth and diversification we’re improving our structure and focusing on longer term strategic planning and governance.  We have recently appointed a CEO to develop and implement the future strategy and work of RST’s vision and aims.  This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an independent, driven and creative individual to join a small committed team who deliver incredible impact for their size.  

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and imaginatively generating charitable income for the Destitution Grants fund.  Through a variety of fundraising activities, including donors, community support, Individual giving and digital campaigns and marketing
• Developing and implementing new ways to generate income to secure the financial sustainability for all of our work, broadening the income base
• Effective donor stewardship, including building the number of regular donors and developing effective CRM
• Maximise reach, develop and coordinate web-based fundraising.  Delivering online giving campaigns and utilising RST’s website and social media channels
• Write and submit successful applications to small trust and foundations
• Write applications and mailshots, using direct mailing to reach a range of potential and current donors
• increase funds by researching and targeting charitable trusts and philanthropists whose criteria match the charity's aims and activities
• Strategically representing and promoting RST’s mission at community and professional events with a view to networking and nurturing relationships
• Contribute to the development of the Fundraising Strategy
• Monitor and evaluate the results of fundraising, spotting trends and adapting methods as required
• Raise awareness of the charity and contribute to raising the profile
• Support volunteers and community fundraising initiatives and motivate and facilitate supporters to maximise the funds they raise
• Develop fundraising systems and record keeping
• Manage and update databases to record donor contact and preference information
• make risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus effort on the fundraising activities that are most appropriate and will have the highest chance of success

Person Specification

Technical skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential:

• Significant and demonstratable experience of successful donor development, stewardship and legacy management
• Demonstratable experience of designing and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns
• Substantial digital fundraising or digital marketing experience, including planning, evaluating and delivering successful campaigns
• Experience of generating income from small trusts and foundations
• Excellent writing skills to engage, influence and secure funding
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and funders
• Ability to identify, create and edit strong fundraising content
• Experience of fundraising event management
• Existing relationships with funders
• The ability to work towards and meet financial targets
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously
• An empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs
• Excellent Digital & IT skills to
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate records
• Good organisational and project management skills

Desirable:

• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising
• A relevant qualification
• Knowledge of asylum and refugee issues

Personal skills and attributes

Essential:

• Creative with an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Resilient, particularly when faced with setbacks
• Sensitivity to the needs of volunteers and donors
• Target driven and results orientated
• Organised and demonstrates a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to quickly understand new ideas and concepts
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Strong sense of ownership for quality of work, deliverables and service
• Commitment and empathy for the mission and aims of RST

Applications:

Please apply with CV and covering letter by midday on Thursday 12th November 2020. If you have any questions or wish to discuss the role further, please feel free to get in touch.

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking to recruit a Fundraising and Events Coordinator to support the overall fundraising strategy, maximising and supporting on income opportunities via individuals and organisations, and delivering a wide range of events.This role will have a long-term priority to plan and deliver a portfolio of Trust owned events and manage third party event partnerships, which together in 2019, raised over £300,000.

The portfolio of Trust owned events includes but is not limited to, Gala Dinners, key supporter evenings and sporting events.

Event partnerships include representation at UK music festivals Camp Bestival and CarFest and sailing events, including the annual Round the Island Race and Little Britain Challenge Cup (please be aware all 2021 event opportunities will be dependent on current coronavirus restrictions).

Build and sustain relationships with small, engaged and loyal group of existing corporate partners, providing excellent account management and stewardship.

Due to the current restrictions regarding mass events, and face-to-face activity in response to the pandemic, a key focus of this role in the immediate future will be supporting the wider fundraising strategy and maximising opportunities for diversifying income and raising awareness.

Priorities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and managing virtual event delivery and working with Fundraising Manager to establish and create new digital fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Assisting with supporter experience, individual giving, administrative support, and data analysis.
• Maximising on income generating and awareness raising opportunities.
• Support wider fundraising and Trust teams and Fundraising Manager throughout the year.

What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has fundraising experience or proven success in a similar role; experience and expertise of delivering events and logistics management and a confident relationship manager, with enthusiasm to be a key part of a small but ambitious fundraising team.

Eagerness to learn, flexibility to support fundraising priorities and strong communication skills will be key qualities in successful candidate.

We would love to hear from candidates who are passionate about fundraising and supporting the Trust’s strategic ambition to help to rebuild young lives after cancer.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that empowers young people aged 8-24 to embrace their future after cancer. When treatment ends the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s work begins, as for many young people picking up where they left off before their diagnosis isn’t possible.

Through the Trust’s sailing and adventure trips, young people are empowered as they make friends with others who have been through the same thing, rediscover their independence and learn new skills. Most importantly, they stop feeling like the ‘only one’. They discover a future they might never have thought was possible.

This is an incredible chance to be part of a passionate, motivated, and collaborative team and to play an integral role in helping to change the lives of young people in recovery from cancer.

You will also help drive our three strategic Ambitions to:

• Make meaningful connections with more young people
• Secure a diverse and robust income stream
• Improve the impact of our work

Application process:
Please apply via our recruitment platform, Breathe, (via our website) submitting an updated CV and covering letter of no more than two pages by 11:59pm on Monday 9 November. 

Salary: c.£30,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

The MND Association have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser to join our amazing Fundraising Team.

2020 has been a challenging year but thanks to our committed MND community and our creative staff we have maximised income from a variety of virtual events.

About the role

To provide advice, guidance and support to a portfolio of inspiring individuals raising funds for the Association, ensuring that income and lifetime value to the Association are maximised.

To deliver aspects of the overall Community Fundraising strategy, including the meeting of financial targets both as an individual and as a team.

What are we looking for?

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent relationship building and communication skills.

You will be able to work swiftly and methodically to ensure fundraising opportunities are seized and maximised, while providing holistic and personal stewardship to our supporters.

You will be a great team player and embrace opportunities for cross-team working whilst bring a fresh perspective to the way we work.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now.

About Us

The MND Association has been through some exciting changes recently - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and a recent move to a new, flexible office space.

These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Our selection process will be multi stage; this may include video call screening, psychometric assessments and formal interview/s.

At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.

If you believe in sustainable development and wish to make a lasting difference to children's lives, please join our small team at Kids for Kids.

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.  We would stress, this is a challenging, and immensely rewarding role requiring someone who is hardworking, efficient, 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. You will need initiative and imagination to help lead the charity into the next decade.
- you will look after supporters, and our many volunteers, from thanking them for their donations, to keeping them up to date with the latest news from Darfur

- you will be in charge of the office, including maintaining office supplies and our important databases and spreadsheets along with general office duties

-  you will be able to update the website, help organise events, run our social media campaigns and liaise with journalists

- you will excel at writing reports and news leaflets
- you will also manage our biannual mailings and emailing campaigns

- you will be good at detail, as it is essential to maintain our records accurately

Candidate Requirements:

- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of the small administrative team, but essentially with the ability to work independently in your own home

- Reliable and responsible, and good at detail
- Able to use spreadsheets and formulas from the Access database, pull off queries, remove duplications, etc
- Able to coordinate with volunteers, supporters, and professionals
- Calm and confident individual, with first-class people skills and excellent organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work on your own, and under pressure

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 once/twice a week, 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 Chairman 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.

To apply, please send in a cover letter and a C.V 

We apologise but due to the huge number of applicants we have had in the past, only those on the shortlist will be contacted.

Part-time (min 21 hours)

This post is women only, the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Woman’s Trust is a registered charity based in Central London providing counselling and support services to women affected by domestic abuse.

We are facing one of the most challenging times in our organisation’s history, seeing a rising demand for our services against the backdrop of uncertain funding. We seek an innovative fundraiser with excellent relationship skills to develop our community fundraising. If you think this is you, we want to hear from you.

Remote working initially, with an option to continue some remote working longer term. Woman’s Trust’s offices at present are at Edgware Road/Paddington.

Further information can be found on our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 16th November 2020.

Interviews on a rolling basis. If an appointment is made before the deadline the post will close.

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was established in November 2017 by Doddie Weir and close friends and supporters. The Foundation invests in motor neuron disease research and supports patients living with MND. In three years, MN5DF has established itself as a key stakeholder in the MND community and been widely recognised for its fundraising and ability to raise awareness around motor neuron disease. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual who can represent the Foundation, champion our cause and ensure our current and potential new fundraisers are given a high level of support and appropriate levels of care and recognition. 

BEfriend is looking for an experienced Fundraiser working part time, from home, with easy travel to our Ealing office. Hours are 21 per week, we are flexible on how these can be worked. 

BEfriend, has been providing befriending in the London Borough of Ealing since 1994. Our aim is to reduce the loneliness and isolation experienced by so many adults living locally.

This is a key time of growth and development for us. Our service was in demand during lockdown and the ongoing COVID crisis. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to join us at this exciting and demanding time.

You will take forward our Fundraising Strategy, taking the lead on Trusts and Foundations applications and working to diversify our funding streams.

We have a strong profile in the local community and would like the fundraiser to develop this and increase our income.

Candidates should have experience of successful 5-figure applications, will possess excellent writing skills and a thorough knowledge of UK Trusts and Foundations.

BEfriend recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in BEfriend.

Please see the attached Information Pack for all you need to know about the role, and how to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 30th October

Please apply in writing, telling us what you will bring to the charity from your experience, some of your previous fundraising successes, and how you would plan to achieve the fundraising target.

Interviews will be held week beginning 9th November

Location: Office based in Brentford/Ealing West London, the role will mainly be home based.

Contract: 21 hours a week. £29k-£32k per year FTE, permanent contract.

upReach are seeking to hire a Senior Fundraising and Events Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity and, alongside the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager, help to shape the charity’s fundraising plans moving forward. This role would suit individuals with 2-3 years experience in a fundraising role, who have a passion for social mobility and are used to operating in a fast paced environment. The successful candidate will raise funds from a variety of sources, including Trust and Foundations and Individual Donors. They will also take responsibility for a wide range of events, and be a key member of a dynamic and growing national team.

This individual will play a pivotal role in the growth of the charity, as we seek to expand our capacity within the fundraising team and, subsequently grow our programmes. Having recently raised +£1mil for the first time in the 2019/2020 financial year, this role will build on that success through securing funds and growing our pipeline of opportunities. They will have responsibility for diversifying our income sources and will manage the existing events in the upReach calendar (including the Student Social Mobility Awards) and the development of new events as required.

Core Responsibilities

These will include:

1. Working with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and the CEO to develop our pipeline and income from Major Donors and Trust and Foundations.

2. Take responsibility for meeting KPIs for other income streams, including regular giving, advertising, Alumni donations and event sponsorship.

3. Reporting to and stewarding of existing donors and foundations, developing an engaging ‘donor journey’ to ensure that they are kept up to date with the impact of their support and increase the value of relationships over time.

4. Grow our portfolio of Trusts and Foundations and individual donors through researching, building relationships and creating compelling grant applications and proposals. 

5. Take responsibility for existing upReach major events, including the Student Social Mobility Awards (SSMA) and a major donor fundraising event, in addition to growing our events portfolio as and when opportunities arise. 

6. Supporting the development of the participants of our Future Charity Leaders Programme (“FCLP” - upReach Graduate Scheme).

7. Undertaking other fundraising or administrative tasks that are required within this role.

Key deliverables in the first year will include:

• Working with the Fundraising and External Affairs Manager and the CEO to reach our ambitious 2020/21 income KPIs

• Successful project management of the BT Tower fundraising event and Student Social Mobility Award Ceremony, or virtual equivalent if required. 

• Managing 1 individual on the fundraising and events rotation of the FCLP, a six-month rotation which forms part of our bespoke graduate scheme.

• Developing a pipeline of leads both for HNWIs and Trust and Foundations

• Growing income from regular giving and alumni donations

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

To be successful you should have 2-3 years experience working in fundraising, ideally having worked with either Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors or in Fundraising Events. The ideal candidate will be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload. They should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.

2. At least 2 years experience working within a fundraising and/or events role and a proven ability to meet financial KPIs.

3. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of donors.

4. Exceptional eye for detail and ability to adapt style of communication dependant on the audience. 

5. Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.

6. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

7. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

8. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently.

9. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as Trustees, beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Experience of fundraising events management.

2. Experience of end to end grant management, including both proposal writing and reporting.

3. Experience working with and reporting to major donors and HNWI.

4. Experience in regular online giving, sponsorship or advertisements.

5. Experience of conducting research and building fundraising pipelines.

6. Familiarity with G Suite and Zoom video conferencing software.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job.

The Head of Major Giving & Events will actively fundraise from a portfolio of individual major donor prospects and donors for Autistica’s work around the UK, with responsibility for 2020-21 fundraising target of £480k (Major Donor & Legacies), £75k (Community & Events). They will lead and line manage a team of two and operate at a Senior level, working with SMT, trustees and key external ‘connectors’ to build effective and long-lasting relationships, in order to raise funds.

This role is crucial in implementing and driving a successful fundraising strategy for our Major Donor & Legacy programme and Community & Events. The post holder will be expected to hit the ground running and will have a significant focus on growing Autistica’s new business pipelines.

Key information

Hours: A part-time role, 4 days per week. Based on a 37.5 hour week pro rata.

Reporting into: Director of Fundraising

Direct reports: Major Donor Manager, Senior Community and Events Fundraiser

Principal accountabilities
• Responsibility for overall strategy for major donor, legacy, community, challenge and events income streams ensuring plans are on track with adjustments made as needed.
• Line manage major donor manager and senior community and events fundraiser to ensure income targets (£470k, £75k) are met.
• Closely support the Major Donor Manager and Senior Community and Events Fundraiser carrying out weekly 121s, quarterly KPI updates and appraisals.
• Work closely with major donor manager and senior community and events fundraiser to create a range of (where appropriate) autism friendly special events for stewardship and new business opportunities.
• Work closely with major donor manager and community and events officer to review all stewardship and new business enewsletters, donor reports, proposals, website updates and other communications to ensure all opportunities are maximised.
• Ensure financial reporting is maintained and accurate including monthly budgeting and forecasting, daily and weekly income tracking.
• Ensure donors receive exceptional stewardship and are thanked in a timely manner with the team responsible.
• Lead on stewardship and cultivation strategy with the support of the major donor manager.
• Represent your income streams across the organisation including attending relevant “Heads of” meetings, reporting income in the weekly chaser meetings and keeping the Director of Fundraising abreast of activity.
• Responsible for liaising with Senior Management Team and Trustees to represent income streams and engage these networks as appropriate.
• Account manage our top-tier major donors (£50k-£100k gift level pa) to ensure they receive great stewardship and meet financial targets.
Key skills and qualifications
• Degree level education or equivalent
• At least five years’ experience working within a senior major donor and/or corporate fundraising role.
• Proven ability to provide inspirational leadership, management and direction to develop the capabilities of diverse teams.
• Ability to interact at all levels and across all sectors with the gravitas and authority to influence and negotiate.
• Engaging and inspiring communications skills both written and verbal.
• Confident, flexible, adaptable and a practical, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Highly strategic with the ability to analyse, interpret and use data to plan for the future.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations and financial issues related to fundraising.
• Excellent written and numerical skills particularly in relation to fundraising budgets.
• Experience of using Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and CRM database systems.
• A quick learner with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Experience of contributing to the creation of innovative fundraising events

Practical Requirements
Available for some evening and weekend work.

We encourage applications from autistic people, people with other neurodevelopmental conditions, people who are BAME and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or who are currently under-represented within the charity sector.

Summary

Fundraising Events are an important area of growth for Diabetes UK's Engagement and Fundraising Directorate. We have seen some great successes in our Diabetes UK bespoke challenges both in terms of acquisition and fundraised income, growing from c.3000 event participants to more than 30,000 in the last three years.

It is an exciting time to join what is a busy, successful and growing Fundraising Events & Mass Participation Team as we take the opportunity to capitalise on significant additional investment to keep growing our challenges and improving the experience we offer supporters.

Interview Date: 16 November 2020

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan (on completion of your probation period)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

• Project manage and develop specific mass participation event products, such as Swim22, One Million Step Challenge and our London Bridges Challenge
• Prototype, test and launch new mass participation events with the objective of developing new and sustainable income streams.
• Contribute to and deliver income and expenditure budgets, ensuring the best return on investment for Diabetes UK
• Deliver events and ensure all legal, health and safety, risk assessments and crisis management requirements are met

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a solid track record marketing and delivering successful mass participation activity, as well as having excellent communication and project management skills. We are looking to recruit someone who can:

• Project manage multiple mass participation events
• Prototype, develop and launch to market new mass participation concepts
• Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders, including relationships with agencies
• Plan, manage and evaluate event day logistics
• Prepare and manage budgets
• Develop, implement and evaluate marketing strategies and communication plans

Are you a hands on Fundraiser , if so this could be the next challenge for you ? we are recruiting for an amazing hospice who are looking for a Head of Charity with strategic experience as well as the happy to do the day to day function and grow their portfolio of funding . The role is 4 day a week role

The Company
The Hospice has gone through a lot of changes over the last few years so an exciting time to join in their new structure.

The Role
A hands on Fundraiser particularly in the areas of Major Donors, Individual Giving and/or Trusts and identify, approach and manage a portfolio of funders.
Maximise income from current supporters and lead the development of innovative fundraising initiatives that maximise new opportunities to create sustainable income streams over the long term.
Represent the Charity on the joint Trading Board , ensuring resources are combined to deliver efficiencies and a strong financial return Marketing and Communications
Develop and deliver an effective communications and marketing programme supporting and advising colleagues as needed.
Be the custodian of the brand, ensuring it is used consistently both internally and externally.
Maximise use of the brand for fundraising purposes, keeping the Charitys profile high in order to attract new supporters and elicit donations.
Speak in an inspiring and positive way at events to a wide range of stakeholders.
Lead the management of key external relationships including major donors, media, the public sector, suppliers and other supporters, building the reputation of the Hospice.
Be an inspirational leader who leads, builds and motivates the team, provides strong staff leadership and management and oversees development and training, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.

The Candidate
A proven track record of personally securing donations
Experience in at least three of the following areas of fundraising Individual Giving (including legacies), Corporate, Trusts, Events/Community and Major Donors
A proven track record of managing under and over-performance, setting targets and getting the best out of staff and volunteers
Experience in working as part of a senior leadership team
Experience of recruitment
Experience of leading significant change across a department or organisation
A proven track record of delivering organisation-wide branding and marketing
Experience of managing a diverse, sometimes fragmented, team

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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