Have you got a proven track record of successful fundraising? Are you creative, hardworking and can engage easily with all stakeholders, new and existing? Do you want to work for an award winning and growing charity with a great team of people who are dedicated to tackling youth homelessness?

We DO NOT want aggressive fundraisers. We are seeking a person who can develop relationships with people, create partnerships, engage the public - we don't want pushy folk here.

The postholder will be a) managing a fundraising officer and working with them a a team b) writing fundng bids and applications wth the CEO c) managing the on line shop and d) designing and delivering events every year to rase income and our profile. (Amongst other things)

About us

Christian Aid is a leading  international development and humanitarian charity that has been working to combat poverty for 70 years. Our vision is a world where everyone has fullness of life; a life lived with dignity, free from poverty and need; where global resources are equitably shared and sustainably used; and where the voice and agency of the poor and marginalised are fully realised.

About the role

This role works strategically within the Trusts and Foundations team to maximise Christian Aid’s income, with a focus on building high-impact high-value relationships with US, EU and UK trusts and foundations through strategic partnerships. The post holder will focus on a specific strategy of managing US trust growth. The team is highly ambitious with intentions to grow income in the years ahead.

About you

We are looking for a team-player to join our friendly, hard-working and ambitious team:

Essential

• Strong track record in securing six-figure + gifts from trusts and foundations
• Strong track record in converting prospective givers into donors
• Strong networking ability to generate new leads
• Good knowledge and experience of designing quality proposals
• Experience of producing in-depth, motivating and inspiring proposals and funding reports
• Experience in responding appropriately to the requirements and demands of funders, with the ability to handle and respond positively to pressure
• A proven ability to devise, implement and manage strategies and budgets
• A proven ability to monitor initiatives and evaluate findings systematically and methodically
• Ability to report findings to the organisation clearly and concisely
• Knowledge of the international charitable trust and foundations market, including trends

Desirable

• Programme management experience
• Development studies or relevant degree
• Experience raising income from US trusts and foundations
• Experience raising income from statutory bodies 
• Language skills (especially Spanish, French or Portuguese)
• Experience of working within an international development organisation
• Other marketing/fundraising techniques

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based. We will consider job share opportunities. 

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this role, please support a CV and a covering letter which explains why you are interested in the role and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. If you have specific experience fundraising from US trusts and foundations, please highlight this.

Interview Process

The interview will include a written task as well as a competency based interview.

Music, it’s in our DNA. We use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability and we are the largest music therapy charity in the UK. We are Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.  Let’s face it, 2020 has been a trying year.  Charities including us have found themselves in a whole new world of fundraising with our events income stifled and asks of any kind facing testing hurdles.  But we have thrived on these challenges, and Nordoff Robbins is now looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join our experienced, supportive fundraising team to help us reach more people across the UK through the power of music. See our Christmas appeal video here for more about what we do: https://youtu.be/03e-P-Dal6I

We are NR

If you want to work at a charity with people and music at its heart, that is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace full of inspiring colleagues who work tirelessly to put those it exists to serve front and centre of everything we do, if you want to work collaboratively with integrity and kindness and are willing to travel with us as we come to work with strong backs, soft fronts and wild hearts, we may well be your next team.

Are you NR?

If you are values driven, courageous, curious, agile, flexible, enthusiastic and future focused (without losing sight of the here and now), if you can bring positivity and accountability to your work, if you strive for brilliance, challenges excite you and if you would speak with passion and dedication about our cause we want to hear from you!

What we need:

Ideally someone with trusts and foundations experience, and a proven track record of creating short, medium and long term strategies for successfully generating income from T&F

Exemplary communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to build real relationships.  Assertiveness and diplomacy go hand in hand with this role.

Able to deliver on your own financial targets as well as contributing to the fundraising team’s overall annual income

The ability to proactively and productively research viable trusts and foundations, with a clear understanding of funder’s needs and how our services meet those needs.  We need a strong pipeline for our T&F income.

Line management experience is desirable, but we can support you with this if you haven’t done this before. What we want to understand is your style of leadership and how you would get the best out of people. 

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be musical, but you do need to be able to work cross-organisationally with colleagues in all areas of the charity from music therapists to the People team to make sure you have all the information you need to put together eye-catching winning bids and identify projects and products for funding.

What we offer:

A salary of £37,911 - £39,754 (inc. £1500 London Weighting) pa dependent on experience (pro rata for part time hours)

Pension scheme

31 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible working (minimum two days per week in the London office when office working resumes)

Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work

A true People First charity with training and career development as part of our core

An inclusive culture – and lots of music!

This role is full time, but we would consider part time for the right candidate

 I am NR

Please apply with a CV and cover letter via our website, detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Why? We want to hear about you as a person not just a list of your work accomplishments). 

Closing date: Friday 8th January 2021

Interviews: January 2021, conducted in line with government Covid19 restrictions.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Join Britain’s biggest walking charity to help more people discover the joy of walking and protect the places we love to walk.  This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.

We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our team and lead from the front during a time of organisational change.  You’ll bring strategic leadership to a high-performing fundraising team, to deliver ambitious KPIs.  Under your leadership, the growth of income from corporates, trusts, individual giving and legacies, together with a significant partnership with Peoples’ Postcode Lottery means that you will be responsible for generating a significant percentage of the Ramblers charitable income in the years ahead.  Are you up for the challenge?!

You’ll develop our fundraising strategy to diversify and grow the income and ROI required to further the Ramblers charitable mission.  You will dig deep to understand the needs, wants and behaviours of new and existing supporters.  You’ll help the Ramblers grow our reach and relevance, evolving our case for support to attract, retain and engage a loyal community of supporters.  You will build meaningful relationships with new and existing corporate partners and trusts, to grow valuable long-term partnerships with those who passionately support our cause. 

This is a senior role within the Membership and Fundraising team, reporting to the Director of Membership and Fundraising and influencing across the charity.  You’ll be a key influencer and consultative colleague across the charity.  You’ll foster a culture of excellence and wellbeing in your team, building accountability and teamwork, where vision is shared and success is celebrated.  You’ll be committed to developing each member of your team to realise their full potential at the Ramblers and beyond.

This is an exciting time to join the Ramblers team and a great opportunity to make a lasting and tangible impact on the future success of the charity.  If you think you’ve got what it takes to be our new Head of Fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.
 

Essential Requirements include:

• A standout leader and experienced fundraising professional, with an impressive track record and more than 5 years’ experience in securing funds from individuals, corporates, trusts, foundations and society lotteries. 

• Expertise and a proven track record in leading fundraising development and delivery in a similar organisation; experienced in optimising the many elements required to deliver a healthy, effective fundraising function.

• A connected networker and influencer, familiar with the current fundraising landscape, approaches and techniques.

• Experience in leading donor relationship management programmes and database marketing and development.

• Significant experience in team leadership, performance management and professional development to maximise team wellbeing and effectiveness.

• Experience in driving effective, lasting change, bringing others with you.

• A team player, able to develop collaborative, strong and effective working relationships.

• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Proven ability to build and implement robust business cases and financial budgets to deliver a healthy return on investment.

• Proven experience in analysing complex data, to inform strategic decisions. 

• Experience in developing robust performance indicators, measures and reporting frameworks.

• Experience in building integrated supporter journeys, using targeted multi-channel marketing strategies (including digital) to drive growth (acquisition) and engagement (retention) with a strong ROI.

• Experience of strategic development of customer relationship management platforms.

• Innovative and solutions-focussed, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Experience in navigating and complying with the regulatory landscape for fundraising.

MANAGER / FUNDRAISER FOR HEAD INJURED PEOPLE IN CHESHIRE (HIP)

22.5 HOURS A WEEK, SALARY £25,000 - £27,000 PRO RATA (Actual Salary £15,000 - £16,200 per annum)

We are seeking a Manager / Fundraiser to lead our small local charity. The successful applicant will be responsible for; the day to day management of all aspects of the charity, organising and attending events for members, building successful relationships with key sponsors and supporters, plus ensuring the charity’s longer term sustainability through fundraising initiatives.

Candidates must; possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work independently and flexibly, manage a significant workload and limited budget set against targets and deadlines, be creative with social media and have a strong team ethic. You need an ability to forge excellent relationships with members, volunteers, prospective donors and stakeholders.

You will play an important part in improving the wellbeing of our members who have an acquired brain injury (and/or their carers/family) and will have frequent and direct contact with our members at coffee mornings, social activities and trips. You will have a significant degree of autonomy on how you plan and organise your working time, will be supported by a board of trustees, will be closely involved in developing the charity into the future.

This position will require travel within the geographical area of Cheshire and include some evening and weekend working where necessary. A full clean driving license and access to a car is essential. The post is currently based at the HIP office in Ellesmere Port, however there are opportunities for remote working.

For all enquires and a full job description please contact Edie Jardine, Operational Manager at the email address included. We are happy to talk to you informally before applying.

CV’s should be submitted to Edie Jardine, Operational Manager, HIP in Cheshire, Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9BF or viathe email address included.

For more information on HIP in Cheshire please visit our website and/or Facebook. 

Closing date: Friday 18th December 2020  at 5 p.m.

Breakthrough's Fundraising Officer will play an important part in developing our frontline services and improving the diversification of our income.

Breakthrough UK is an organisation of disabled people, working to promote the rights, responsibilities and respect of disabled people in society. We seek to influence public policy at National, Regional and local level and we work with other organisations to remove barriers to employment and participation in society by disabled people. We provide a range of front line services to disabled people to enable them to live independently and exercise choice and control in their lives. Our policies and working practices are based on the Social Model of Disability.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website or requested by email or by telephone. Information is available in different formats on request.

Applications must be made on our standard Application Form, responding to the person specification. We do not accept CVs as part of our recruitment process.

Breakthrough UK is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates. As a disabled people’s organisation 66% of our Board Members are disabled people and over 50% of our current staff are disabled people.

Interview Date: Friday 8th or 15th January 2021

Fundraising Officer – Trusts, Tenders & Major Givers

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To implement Breakthrough UK’s Strategic Plan and  Fundraising Strategy

• Identify and assess potential sources of funds for the organisation that meet Breakthroughs strategic & business priorities
• To maintain a compelling case for support for use with current and potential donors and supporters.
• Advise the Chief Executive on the best method of approach, including an assessment of likeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare an annual fundraising budget and plan for the organisation in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors.
• To produce monthly reports against the annual plan and ensure accurate forecasts of likely fundraising income and expenditure.
• To liaise with Breakthrough’s Marketing and Communications Assistant to deliver a regular fundraising messaging.
• Work with the Chief Executive to refresh Breakthrough’s Fundraising Strategy

2. To raise funds from Trusts and Foundations and other major givers

• To research local, regional and national charitable trusts & foundations and major givers in order to identify suitable funding prospects.
• To work with Breakthrough colleagues to identify suitable projects which require funding.
• To research, write and submit high quality and targeted funding applications and tender responses within deadlines.
• To target individual and corporate donors wherever possible securing unrestricted funds for the organisation’s core operations.
• To be the key contact for fundraising or other events organised by external organisations in support of Breakthrough UK.
• To ensure high-quality stewardship, ensuring timely acknowledgments and reports are produced to meet donors’ requirements.
• Ensure that income from legacies is built into the wider fundraising strategy, to enhance the likelihood of long-term income being received by Breakthrough UK.
• To organise the annual Breakthrough raffle and other occasional events.

3. To respond to tender opportunities

• To work with the Business Manager and other managers to respond to tender opportunities.
• To contribute to the submission of high quality tender responses within deadlines.
• To work with other colleagues from other organisations as partners/ consortiums

4. To build and retain successful relationships to support the sustainability of funding

• Develop a core stewardship plan for the organisation, ensuring donors and supporters receive up to date and targeted information on Breakthrough UK’s work.
• Develop fundraising campaigns using BUKs website as a key platform to support organsational activity whilst ensuring BUKs values are maintained.
• Gather information from across the organisation’s work to include in donor communications, ensuring full cooperation of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Implement a stewardship calendar ensuring supporters receive an effective programme of communications, combining financial, programme and other information in conjunction with the Chief Executive and other stakeholders.

General work requirements

1. To work within Breakthrough UK’s values, ethos and vision.

2. To work in accordance with all Breakthrough UK’s policies and procedures.

3. To identify and attend training as required.

4. To work in accordance with all relevant legislation.

5. To participate pro-actively in regular supervision and annual performance appraisal.

6. To undertake any other duties as required, appropriate to the post.

7. To proactively work to continually improve personal competencies and professional practice including Breakthrough’s Core Competencies (see Person Specification below)

Person Specification-  Fundraiser Officer  Trusts, Tenders and Major Givers

1 General Skills and Knowledge:

1.1 Personal values: All applicants must display a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity and an understanding of the barriers that prevent full participation in society by marginalised or excluded groups and how these barriers can be removed. Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.2 Excellent written and verbal communication skills (where necessary this can be through sign language interpreters or with communication equipment). Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.3 The ability to work methodically, maintain standard procedures, and design and implement processes and procedures when needed.Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.4 The ability to solve problems with minimum supervision and take ownership and responsibility when required for specified areas of work.Means of Assessment Applicationform Interview

1.5 The ability to work flexibly to meet business needs. Means of Assessment Interview

1.6 The ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to achieve individual, team and organisational targets, whilst maintaining a high quality of service to clients. Means of Assessment Interview

1.7 To provide support to work colleagues to assist with problem solving. Means of Assessment Interview

2 Fundraising skills, knowledge & experience 

2.1 Experience of successfully raising funds from trusts and foundations.Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.2 A good knowledge and understanding of the voluntary, community and enterprise sector and funding opportunities available. Application form InterviewMeans of Assessment

2.3 Excellent writing and proof reading skills Means of Assessment Application form Assessment

2.4 Experience of researching donors, writing targeted applications and carrying out donor stewardship Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.5 Experience of  developing  or working with partnerships  for bids or tender purposes Means of Assessment Application form

2.6  Experience of developing fundraising campaigns Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.5 Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage own workload to a high standard Means of Assessment Interview

2.6 Confident with finances – with the ability to produce and understand ‘project’ budgets Means of Assessment Application form Assessment

2.7 A self-starter who can manage their own workload and motivate and influence others Means of Assessment Application form Interview

3 Core Competencies:

3.1 Understanding of The Social Model of Disability and independent living, and how to promote and apply both. Means of Assessment Interview

3.2 Ability to manage own professional development and keep up to date on: disability issues, the environment in which Breakthrough UK operates and other areas of equality and diversity. Means of Assessment Interview

3.3 Ability to critically appraise own and organisational performance.Means of Assessment Interview

3.4 Ability to promote the organisation to, and engage with, a wide audience of internal and external stakeholders.Means of Assessment Interview

3.5 Ability to create successful and long lasting partnerships to increase income  
3.6 An appreciation of value for money.Means of Assessment Interview

3.7 Vision to identify new markets and business opportunities and make them happen. Means of Assessment Interview

3.8 Leadership and motivational skills, including self- motivation. Means of Assessment Interview

3.9 Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. Means of Assessment Interview

Prepared – November 2020

Exciting Job opportunity for an ambitious self-starter: we are looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.

The National House Project takes a ground-breaking approach through its commitment to enabling young people leaving care to achieve successful independence. The Project was co-designed with young people and works on cooperative principles through which adults and young people leaving care work together to refurbish properties that become their homes. We would like the successful candidate to be passionate about our work, with an ability to engage the young people our work reaches.

The first Local House Project was set-up in 2015 in Stoke-on-Trent with funding from the Dept for Education (DfE). We are a rapidly growing organisation with plans to develop nationally. We have developed an ambitious strategy to grow our fundraising; independently from the DfE, over the next five years. This role will involve the establishment and development of a new fundraising team (1 WTE initially). As our first fundraiser, the successful candidate will need to support the wider team to understand how their day-to-day roles will help with the growth of fundraising income. Working closely with our CEO, you will play a crucial role in our team, managing and implementing the National House Project’s fundraising strategy and overseeing our fundraising activity.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative, target driven individual who will work with our team to identify, develop and ‘package’ tangible projects to fundraise against, to drive the development of our fundraising. The post holder will bring their experience, skills and enthusiasm and develop exciting new opportunities. Naturally entrepreneurial, you will be a self-starter and strong communicator, with the ability to build effective and long-term relationships both internally and externally. You will have proven experience of inspiring and motivating donors and fundraising partners, enabling them to maximise all fundraising activities and deliver great results.

The post covers a wide remit of fundraising activities including Major Giving, Corporate Supporters and grant giving Trust and Foundations. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with proven experience in securing four to six figure sums from major donor and/or corporate sources.  An understanding and appreciation of the importance of donor cultivation and stewardship is key.

The fundraising team will be supported by our administrative staff, and external fundraising and marketing & communications consultants initially, whilst we seek to embed our newly developed fundraising strategy. As the team grows, this new role offers exciting progression routes involving both line management and hands-on delivery across Major Giving, Corporate supporters and grant giving Trusts & Foundations. 

You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe a minimum of 2 days per week. While your remaining time will be flexible, you will be expected to travel to Local House Projects and attend meetings with donors and partners across the country on a regular basis.

Application is by CV and covering letter. There is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached application pack.

The interview process will take place in two stages, with first stage interviews taking place via zoom on 14th December 2020. Face to face second stage interviews will then take place on 18th December 2020 at our Head Office in Crewe (if government covid-19 guidelines allow). Please make sure you are available on both dates.

We are recruiting for a Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer to a wonderful International Development charity.

The role will maximise and grow income generated from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory sources, both in the UK and global markets.

You will develop and submit funding applications, approaches and pitches for income to meet agreed annual targets and will work collaboratively to support the generation of income across the fundraising department.

You will have experience in trust/ statutory fundraising, and in developing and submitting applications to statutory and multilateral funders. You will also have a track record of achieving and exceeding income targets.

This is a very exciting time to join this respected a charity as the fundraising department is rapidly growing and income is increasing both in the UK and internationally.

Due to our current situation, we are able to consider home based candidates and would like to hear from applicants that are interested in permanent and interim positions.

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible so get in touch early to avoid disappoint.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We're looking for an amazing fundraiser to join our team as our new Fundraising Manager (with a focus on Trusts and Major Donors). Come and work for a busy, much-loved community-based charity, that's been working in the heart of Battersea, south London since 1924.

Please get in touch to find out more about the role and/or just apply via our website. 

Fundraising Manager (Trusts/Major Donors) (new post); £35,000 (+ 5% employer pension contribution); Full-time: 35 hours/week (flexible working available); working with KLS’ Director; based at 108 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HP, and working from home during the pandemic. 

Why a new ‘Fundraising Manager’ is needed

The strengths of Katherine Low Settlement lie in our relationships, facilities, reputation and fundraising capability to empower communities in Wandsworth in their fight against poverty and isolation. Our latest 5-year strategy sets out our plans to broaden the range of services and activities. We are already at capacity fitting fundraising and income generation into the myriad of day-to-day operational work.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to raise more funding from charitable trusts and foundations and major donors; and then manage the relationships and grants we secure. You will work alongside our CEO (an experienced fundraiser) to build fantastic relationships with our supporters and bring in substantial gifts. 

About Katherine Low Settlement

Katherine Low Settlement is a charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities so that we can enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.

Over the last 96 years we have developed a strong track record of delivering fresh, vibrant and relevant services responsive to the changing needs of local communities in Battersea and across Wandsworth. We are the oldest and largest multi-purpose, community-anchor charity in the area, directly supporting 1,100+ people and 45+ local charities and community groups each week, with 200+ volunteers and 40 staff. 

Check out our website. 

This is an exciting and opportune time for an experienced fundraiser to join our team.

Objectives for this Role

• Successfully generate income in line with KLS 5-year strategy, fundraising plan and annual budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with, and secure funds from, a portfolio of loyal and prospective supporters (priority is Charitable Trusts, Foundations and the Lottery, and Major Donors) – putting strong and enduring relationships at heart of our fundraising work.

The job application pack (including the job description) can be downloaded below and from our website.  

Application Process 

Please complete KLS’ Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, KLS’ Employment Self-Declaration and Disclosure Form and return to Filsan Osman at KLS. Her email can be found in the Job Application Pack available below and from our website. 

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am on Monday 7th December 2020

Interview Dates: w/c 14th December 2020

Further information 

For further information and an informal chat about this post please contact Aaron Barbour, KLS’ Director. His contact details are included within the Job Application Pack. 

Fundraising Officer
Location: Bosham, West Sussex
FT Scale: £21,900 - £22,667 per annum
Hours: Flexible work pattern options considered (Full Time or Part Time)
Contract: 9-12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

A new opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join our team on a fixed term basis, has arisen for the role of Major Gifts & Partnership Officer. Reporting to the Major Gifts and Partnership Manager the successful candidate will support raising money from charitable trusts, corporate partnerships and high net worth individuals. 

Researching potential funders the role holder will be highly motivated to identify new opportunities as well as developing existing relationships. In addition, you will possess excellent communication skills and be required to write compelling fundraising propositions to charitable trusts as part of the fundraising strategy.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in this field of fundraising with practical experience of trust and foundations, corporate fundraising and major donors. Experience of broader fundraising principles is desirable.

As part of our committed team environment, the working atmosphere is friendly, inspiring and supportive.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a full-time holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays, or continuation of NHS entitlement. A contributory pension scheme, life assurance, plus a contributory cash reimbursement plan for you and family members.  Please see website for further details of our rewards.

Closing date – 6 December 2020
Interview process – First stage virtual introduction meeting,
Second stage competency-based interview

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can see the full job description and download the application form.

No agencies please.

As the Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer you will be the Baobab Centre’s main fundraiser and a self-starter with experience of working in a small or medium sized charity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer

CONTRACT: Permanent

SALARY: £24,000 - £ 27,000pro-rata

LOCATION / BASE: London, N7

CONTRACTED HOURS: Part-time, 3 days a week/0.6 FTE

RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Operations Manager

THE ROLE:

As the Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer you will be Baobab’s main fundraiser and a self-starter with experience of working in a small or medium sized charity.

You will be responsible for carrying out a successful programme of fundraising from small, medium and large charitable trusts and foundations to an agreed annual target. You will also assist in delivering Baobab’s individual major donor programme and help with setting up and delivering communications and events related to this relatively new income stream.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• To develop, write and deliver creative funding proposals in line with the organisation’s strategic aims.

• To ensure that all reporting requirements are met, and reports submitted according to agreed schedules and in line with funders’ criteria.

• To maintain accurate records and information about all Trust and Foundation applications and ensure that Baobab’s database and records are kept up-to-date.

• To work closely with finance and operational staff to ensure all grants are correctly used and conditions and targets are met.

• When required, to identify and research new Trusts and Foundations and other grant making bodies who have the potential to make donations to Baobab and establish links where appropriate.

• When required, to assist with Baobab’s individual major donor programme such as providing administrative, communication and events organising support.

• To undertake any duties that the Director or Operations Manager might reasonably require.

COMMUNICATION:

• Engage with the wider Baobab team of staff, volunteers and trustees to ensure that the organisation’s impact is effectively communicated to funders.

• Build relationships with our funders through grant managers and individuals ensuring that they clearly understand both what we do and how we make use of their funds in our work

• Engage with the young people supported by Baobab with involved kindness and professionalism.

• Liaise with Trusts and Foundations as appropriate.

• Attend and participate in team meetings, the monthly Saturday Baobab Community meeting, and some trustees meeting (the latter when invited to do so).

• Develop and maintain a professional standard in all communications and services.

GENERAL:

• Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of anyone who comes into contact with the centre and its services.

• Adhere to Baobab policies and procedures

• Manage personal resources and own professional development.

• Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• To assist in any other tasks as requested by the Director or Operations Manager in relation to your role
• Make use of regular supervision and learning opportunities provided

This Job Description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.

BENEFITS:

• 28 days leave plus 8 statutory holidays pro rata

• 5% employer pension contribution

• Access to internal and external training relevant to your role and the needs of Baobab.

This post is subject to an enhanced search with the DBS office.

The post is offered with a six-month probation period

PERSON SPECIFICATION

POST:  Trust and Foundation Fundraising Officer

EDUCATION:

Educated to degree level [Desirable]

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of working in a small to medium size charity

• Demonstrable knowledge and/or understanding of the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees

• Experience of working in a trust/grant making role

• Experience in writing and producing reports

• Proven successful track record of generating and raising income from Trust and Foundations and other grant making bodies

• Experience of developing project budgets

COMMUNICATION:

• Ability to build and sustain relationships across all levels of seniority

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and oral, with the ability to articulate clearly and persuasively the case to support Baobab and its work to funders and prospective funders

• Excellent editing and writing skills

• Ability to research trust and foundation funding sources

• Ability to service own day to day admin needs

• IT skills commensurate to supporting the fundraising function at Baobab

• Experience of researching using the charity commission and fundraising databases.

• Proven negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills and being open and transparent in communication

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Commitment and ability to engage with the specific work of the Baobab community and to have an empathetic approach to support the young people who are referred to the charity

• Ability to demonstrate Baobab’s values and ethos

• Flexible, motivated, persuasive, warm individual

• Ability to think creatively and to respond quickly to new opportunities and changes in the funding environment

• Self-motivated, with an ability to work independently and as a team player, positive and proactive approach to work

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Our charity is on an incredible journey and this is a hugely exciting time to join our team.

2020 has seen the UK come together in an outpouring of love and support for the NHS. As the NHS’ national charity and membership organisation for the NHS’ official charities throughout the UK, NHS Charities Together is the central charity receiving additional funding and support for our National Health Service where and when it needs it most. Thanks to phenomenal public support, our national Covid-19 Appeal has raised more than £130 million to help NHS staff, volunteers and patients through the immediate and long-term effects of coronavirus. 

The recruitment of this post is part of an ambitious plans and commitment to develop and execute a proactive and sustainable Fundraising strategy, building on the success of our Covid-19 Appeal. We are very proud of what we achieve.

We are a small but growing staff team and as a Fundraising Executive you will play a key role as we work hard to make a difference to the lives of NHS patients, staff and volunteers. If you are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our nation, and believe that through supporting NHS charities we can significantly increase the vital support given to our hospitals, community, mental health and ambulance services, we would love to hear from you. 

Job Title: Regional Fundraising Manager

Location: Whittington

Department: Fundraising

Salary: Dependent on experience

Working hours: 37.5hrs per week, including some weekend and flexible hours

Application review date: 13th December 2020

Interview Date: tbc

About the role:

St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Regional Fundraising Manager to join and lead its busy Fundraising team. St Giles launched its 5 year strategy in April 2017 alongside a successful rebranded. In response to COVID-19 St Giles Hospice has had to innovate to ensure we can meet our growing community demand, deliver new and increased services in a changing environment, without compromising the quality of care we are providing. Fundraising will be key to our success in the future.

Joining the fundraising team at such a crucial time the Regional Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing the Regional Fundraising Team and will lead on the development and delivery of a sustainable and cost-effective community fundraising strategy across the St Giles footprint that will align with the objectives for growth in voluntary income across the fundraising department. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for leading and delivering the St Giles IMO campaigns.

As a senior member of the fundraising team you will have previous management and leadership experience in order to lead, support and develop your team to be the best they can be and have experience in managing remote teams across a large geographical footprint, with significant and demonstrable experience in securing and growing a regional fundraising programme. The post holder will also have extensive account management and supporter journey experience, putting our supporters at the heart of all we do. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care.

The post holder will be responsible for all financial budgeting, planning and performance results for the regional fundraising team and its activities and will be accomplished in achieving income growth through the delivery of their strategic plan.

Company benefits:

To reward the hard work of our fantastic staff, St Giles Hospice offers an excellent benefits package as per the below

-27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 35 days with service)

-Contributory pension scheme

-Free car parking

-Training & Development opportunities as well as progression within the organisation

About us:

St Giles Hospice is a registered charity with a CQC rating of Outstanding, providing high-quality medical and nursing care for local people living with cancer and other serious illnesses, as well as offering support for their families and helpers. Care is offered in a variety of ways according to the individual’s needs and is offered out in the community as well as from 3 sites, an inpatient unit at Whittington, with other day unit facilities at Sutton Coldfield, and Uttoxeter.

We receive funding from the NHS but primarily we rely on fundraising activities and legacies, together with trading activities (Shops, Lottery and other trading) to support our work. We employ more than 400 people across a broad range of roles – from direct patient care to fundraising and administration as well as support from over 1400 volunteers to provide our services.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

All correspondence in response to applications will be sent via email. Due to the number of applications received, it is not always possible to respond to every application. Therefore, applicants who do not receive a response within 14 days of the review date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.

St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9LH. Registered charity 509014 Company limited by guarantee 1430090

Reprieve has ambitious and exciting plans towards realising our vision for the world, and the Development and Outreach Team is responsible for ensuring we have the funds needed to achieve our goals. The Development and Outreach Officer will be directly responsible for developing a pipeline of prospective funders and generating new income from trusts, foundations and statutory bodies (with a focus on the US and in Europe), whilst managing and maximising a portfolio of grant relationships and building the profile of Reprieve and our partners through applications to relevant awards.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a strong track-record of successful applications to charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies, and someone with the professionalism, energy, creativity and drive to seek out and make the most of funding opportunities. You do not necessarily require experience in raising funds for human rights causes, but you do need to be able to rapidly get to grips with Reprieve’s key areas of work and the impact we seek to achieve, and be able to articulate this to donors in a way that is accessible, accurate and compelling.

The Development and Outreach Team is a small and close-knit team, so you will need to be both self-sufficient and a team player. You will regularly collaborate with people across Reprieve, from caseworkers, to the finance team and operations, as well as local partners and fellows. You will be an excellent communicator with a passion for Reprieve, and the willingness to muck in on all tasks big or small in order to ensure that Reprieve is in the best position possible to keep delivering justice and saving lives.  

For full details and information on how to apply please see the job description and person specification.