Job Title:  Events Fundraiser
Salary band:  £18,000 - £23,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) 
Hours: 28 hours per week
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

To work as part of a small team to recruit participants for the Meningitis Now fundraising events programme and ensure that they meet, and hopefully exceed, their income targets.

The events programme currently consists of:

• Virgin Money London Marathon
• Simply Health Great North Run
• Prudential RideLondon
• London Landmarks Half Marathon
• Three Peaks Challenge

Although there is an element of event organisation required for these events, the majority is of this is undertaken by professional events companies. This role is primarily a marketing, fundraising and supporter care role.

The Community Fundraising team manage supporter led events i.e. people hosting their own events on our behalf.

Benefits

In return, the successful candidate will receive 30 days annual leave entitlement per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays, a cash health care plan, employer matched pension contribution (up to 5%), death in service benefit and long-term service rewards. 

Interested?

For an informal chat please contact Kirsty Owen-Hayward Events Manager.

If you think you have the skills to fulfil this exciting role in the UK’s leading meningitis charity and would like more information please see the full job description.

To apply please complete our online application form via the apply button.

*We are unable to accept CVs* 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 23rd September.

Interviews: Wednesday 16th October and Thursday 17th October

Meningitis Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check. 

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

£24,002 to £26,228 per annum

(pro rated for part-time hours)

22.5hrs – Flexible working available

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Trust Fundraiser to join our team!

ellenor is an award winning charity, featured in the weekly TV series The Hospice and the only charity in Kent to provide hospice care to all ages. To help us provide specialist hospice care and support, we need amazing people. We have an exciting opportunity to join our charity as a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser.

You will be required to build on existing relationships with grant and trusts organisations and also identify and approach new organisations. You will be able to compile and submit compelling applications for funding, working with colleagues in the organisation, with accuracy and implementing robust procedures to ensure we meet the funders formal reporting requirements and to ensure terms and conditions of grants are monitored and reported as required.

An employer contributory pension scheme is available, and NHS Pension Scheme members can transfer in their pension.

For informal enquiries please contact Linda Trew, Director of Income Generation.

To apply please visit the Join our Team page on our website at ellenor Gravesend and download an application form via the ‘Apply’ button. Please contact our HR Department should you require any further information. Please quote reference number 190902.

We will contact you after the closing date if you have been successful in being selected for interview. Unfortunately we are unable to contact candidates if they are not selected for interview.

Closing date: 19th September 2019

Interview Date: 26th September 2019

ellenor is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a fair and equitableworkplace, where everyone is treated equally without discrimination

.ellenor is a charity registered in England and Wales (1121561), and a company limited by guarantee (6302132). Registered office at Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, Kent. DA11 7HQ

This is a great part time (21 hours) opportunity to work with committed supporters, motivating them to raise money.

This role is currently being recruited on a one year fixed term contract, subject to change.

Job specification

• Be the primary point of contact for new and existing supporters
• Developing and delivering a varied range of fundraising activities to a range of audiences, including events and campaigns
• Enjoy working to targets and generating income
• Proactively looking for opportunities to support and develop local fundraising initiatives
• Acting as an ambassador for the charity with local community groups and organisations
• Working with the wider team to develop relationships with local businesses and corporate partners
• Recruiting and supporting local fundraising volunteers

To succeed in this role you will:

• have a good understanding of community and events fundraising and supporter care
• be a confident verbal and written communicator, able to engage with a wide variety of supporters
• be highly organised and able to prioritise and manage your time effectively
• be confident using social media
• be driven to proactively look for and build on opportunities for fundraising initiatives
• have experience of a CRM database

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Based from the Caterham office, this role encompasses community fundraising, events and engaging local corporates to raise income and encourage engagement with supporters across Kent and Sussex.

Job specification

• Build strong relationships within the community by advocating the work of the charity and by providing outstanding supporter care to volunteers and fundraising groups
• Support the development of strong engagement from local fundraisers and inspire them to be involved in local and national campaigns
• Proactively engage local community groups by delivering talks on the work of the charity and inspiring them to get involved
• Provide fundraising support to people wanting to get involved and make sure they have an exceptional experience throughout
• Lead on the development of volunteer recruitment and support of national campaigns

Person specification

• You will need to be well organised to juggle multiple priorities with strong admin and database skills.
• Be strong at developing relationships internally and externally
• Be able to manage your own workload and keep on top of budget income and expenditure
• Be personable, driven and inspiring to volunteers
• You will need to understand fundraising and volunteer management in order to excel in this role

These two roles cover different geographical areas but are based out the Caterham office. You will need a driving licence but a pool car is provided.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Charity People are looking for a Temporary Funding Team Leader for an inspiring independent organisation that works internationally to prevent and reduce the impact of violent conflict, and support people in building safer lives.

Job Title: Temporary Funding Team Leader
Organisation: International Development Charity
Contract: 3 Month (Fixed Term)
Salary: £44,642 - £48,871
Location: London
Closing Date: Friday 13th September 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

The interim Head of Funding will lead the fundraising team to maintain our current portfolio, and ensure our agreed programme plans are supported through resource mobilisation and related compliance.

Over the last five years the charities, programming has grown in scope, scale and resources around a clear vision for their future development. They are spread across 12 country programme offices in East Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, South and South East Asia, and in international advocacy centres in London, Brussels, Beijing, Vienna and Washington.

We are seeking an experienced temporary Head of Funding to join our team and oversee current funding operations while we recruit a fixed-term Head of Funding.

We are looking for someone experienced as a funding team leader in a fundraising environment, demonstrating strong managerial and leadership skills. The right person for this role needs to have involvement in at least two of the following income streams: commercial bids, institutional/statutory grants, trusts and foundations or high net worth individuals. A great candidate will have a proven ability in programme and project design, and the translation of complex ideas into fundable proposals.

The perfect person will enjoy flourishing in short term contracts at a senior manager level and can make an impact in a short period.

If you wish to find out more and even apply for the role, please contact [email protected]

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser who would like to be part of a dynamic team where they can really make a difference.  If you are looking for an inspirational challenge why not join one of the UK’s most recognisable charities and contribute to the expert work we do across Sue Ryder.

Thorpe Hall is a Sue Ryder hospice, based in Peterborough. We’re here for people aged 18 and over who are living with conditions like cancer, heart failure and lung disease.  We offer a range of support to patients and their families including inpatient care in our 20 bed hospice, a day service for those with long-term conditions, Hospice at Home and bereavement services.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and confident Community Fundraiser with excellent communication skills and experience of developing strong relationships whilst working towards the achievement of targets. 

Key Responsibilities

•    To plan for and deliver income to target and agreed Key Performance Indicators across a variety of income streams with a focus on recruiting community relationships and developing supporter led activity.
•    To work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues across the directorate to help deliver national income streams (legacies, regular giving, events)
•    To champion and facilitate a consistent and exceptional supporter care experience

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with the following skills and experience:

•    Community fundraising experience including the delivery of supporter led income
•    Experience of the recruitment, management and strategic use of volunteers
•    An excellent networker, capable of developing relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
•    A very strong performance ethic, driven and motivated towards the achievement of targets
•    Ability to contribute to a pro-active team culture

A driving license is essential in this role.

About us

Sue Ryder provides hospice and neurological care for people facing a frightening, life-changing diagnosis. We do whatever we can to be a safety net for our patients and their loved ones at the most difficult time of their lives. We see the person, not the condition. 

*Competitive Benefits Package* – 25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays, buy and sell holiday scheme, private pension, staff discount with thousands of retailers, enhanced maternity pay, 15% off New Goods and lots more. Please visit our careers page for the full list

Working with the Individual Giving Manager, you will be helping to maximise income from individual supporters through the development of direct marketing activities and campaigns, assisting with our annual Make a Will Month campaign, and the production of our biannual newsletter, Rennie Grove Matters.

There is scope for you to research and develop new income generating products and assist with our web-based fundraising and social media activity. 

Ideally coming from a marketing background, or with transferable skills, you will be familiar with the importance of data management, building supporter relationships and ensuring all marketing materials are on brand. Cross working within the fundraising team and with our communications team will be an integral part of this role.

Rennie Grove provides specialist care and support for adults and children with a life-limiting illness in Buckinghamshire and west Hertfordshire, through its unique Hospice at Home service, available day and night and a range of day services to support patients live the best quality of life they can.

Flexible working such as 5 mornings/afternoons only or a 3 day week will be considered. You will work from Rennie House, Tring however travel between all Rennie Grove offices may be necessary on occasion as part of this role so a car and driving licence will be essential.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’….

Interviews: 3 October 2019

Are you an experience Programme Manager, who shares our passion for making the voluntary sector more effective?  We want you to join our Excellence Team leading on the Trusted Charity Quality Standard. You’ll be supporting organisations to learn, develop and strengthen the work they do.

With knowledge of the voluntary sector and the impact quality standards can make to an organisation, you will project manage the development and promotion of Trusted Charity across the UK.  Using excellent project management skills, you are experienced in managing large budgets and developing relationships with multiple stakeholders across different sectors, and at all levels. 

Highly IT proficient, you apply your numeracy and statistical skills to analyse and interpret complex information, to inform planning and strategic direction. An excellent communicator, you engage effectively with different audiences using a variety of mediums.  You work well both within a team and on your own initiative, and are experienced in managing and motivating staff.

In this role, you will share our commitment to helping voluntary organisations and volunteers make the biggest difference they can. 

NCVO is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our sector.  We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. 

Job information

For further information on this role, please visit our website via the Apply button.

About NCVO

Each day, millions of people make a difference to the causes they believe in through voluntary organisations and volunteering.

This thriving voluntary sector and volunteer movement are essential for a better society – especially in times of challenge and change.

That’s why, inspired and empowered by our 14,000 members, NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We do this by connecting, representing and supporting voluntary organisations, from the smallest community groups to the largest charities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including: 25 days’ annual leave (for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff) and the option to purchase up to 5 more days each year, take 35 hours of volunteering leave per year, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan, flexible working including opportunities to work from home/off-site, generous contributions to a stakeholder pension scheme and training and development opportunities. We are located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern accessible building, overlooking Regent’s canal. 

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a fantastic children’s hospice based in East London to help source a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join their highly successful fundraising team. The role is a development role looking to build on a candidates account management, relationship management and organisational skills. The successful candidate will have a group of corporate accounts to develop and maintain as well as be a part of the bidding team for larger pitches and clients. You will work with some of the largest recognised names in the world as well as manage smaller local organisation’s who also play a key role with the hospice.

Who we are looking for?

Ideally you will have an existing background in Sales/Account Management whether in the private sector or the non-profit sector. You will have the ability to act as an ambassador for the hospice and be able to represent their work in a professional and passionate manner.

You will be a key member of the corporate partnerships team helping with a range of activities including bid preparation, charity of the year research and applications, researching on prospective partnerships and volunteer management. The ability to learn quickly with good attention to detail will be a key asset.  In addition, you will be a strong communicator both written and oral and be able to prioritise a busy diary and manage stakeholders both internally and externally. This role will also require someone to be creative as new ideas and approaches are always welcome in a dynamic fundraising environment.

Please apply for a confidential discussion and full JD. Early applications are welcome.

Fundraising Manager

£28,500 - £32,500 inclusive of car allowance + Excellent Benefits

35 Hours per week, Permenent
Home/field-based

We are looking to fill the post with a candidate based within Glasgow or Aberdeen. The portfolio will primarily be based within this patch although will also incorporate supporters throughout Scotland.

Please note, the post-holder will need to be located within the area for easy access and travel around the patch. Travel outside these patches will also be necessary.

Are you a fundraising or sales professional ready to help us beat cancer? We are looking for someone who is bright, flexible and hard working to join our Scottish team!

At Cancer Research UK, our pioneering research has helped double survival rates in the last 40 years but there is much more that we want to do. Our Fundraising Managers inspire and engage with our communities to enable us raise the funds we need to continue this life saving research. We now have an amazing opportunity for you to join us working for the UK's leading cancer charity whose science holds the solution!

We are looking for an ambitious, confident and engaging Community & Corporate Fundraiser based in areas around Scotland to...

* Recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential

* Identify and develop new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups and high potential individuals

* Inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, corporate partnerships and fundraising groups, engaging them with Cancer Research UK's life-saving work over the long term

* Enable our supporters to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals

* Be an ambassador for CRUK in the community, working with colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities.

We're a team that combines experience from the private, public and third sector so we would like you to join us with...

* Proven experience of exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

* Previous experience of managing charity fundraisers

* Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people?

* Strong networking skills and proven ability to build long-lasting relationships

* Proven ability to track and report on income

* Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events.

We want you to help us build great relationships with our supporters and to help them achieve their fundraising ambitions, allowing us to grow our department's annual income of over £42 million.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional home-based team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, groups and corporate's, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions. The regional team is part of a growing national team, offering brilliant career development opportunities for talented individuals.

What else?

We value the hard work our staff put in and therefore offer fabulous benefits to ensure your employment with us the best it can be:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and half days on Christmas Eve
• Dedicated regional learning and development teams to support you
• 12% employer contribution towards your pension available!
• Much more!

Please see the following link for a full role profile:

Closing Date: 1st October 2019, 5pm

Interviews: 23rd October 2019

At CRUK we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

Please note, from October 2019, our head office will be relocating from Islington to a new office space in Stratford, close to the Olympic Park.

Role Description for Trustee – Fundraising lead

Join us for an exciting opportunity to make a difference... 

As a Trustee with a fundraising background, you will take the lead at board level on fundraising, whilst ensuring that the collective responsibility of the Board of Trustees for the fundraising governance is maintained.

The statutory duties of all trustees are:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the organisation must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his/her performance

In addition to the above statutory duties, a Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:

• Promoting the interests of the charity at all opportunities
• Providing guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise

Main Responsibilities of Trustee – Fundraising Lead

In relation to the Board - provide insight and confidence to other Trustees on: 

• The long-term vision and strategic direction for Shine’s fundraising plans
• Areas for investment in income generation and the return on investment
• A balanced view of diverse income streams and the different levels of risk and reward.
• Managing risks and ensuring compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice, and with the laws and standards laid down by other bodies such as the ICO and the Fundraising Regulator. 
• Progress against the annual fundraising plans in relation to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing

• Consult with Director of Fundraising and Marketing on matters of fundraising strategy and short and long-term direction
• Receive progress reports of performance from the Director of Fundraising and Marketing.

Person Specification

Essential for the Fundraising Lead

• A substantial background as a senior charity fundraiser with proven track record of success at an operational and strategic level.
• An understanding of the UK charity sector, good governance, Charity Commission, relevant legislations and statutory requirements
• An understanding of the challenges facing small and medium UK charities in maximising income streams and donor cultivation.
• Experience of diverse fundraising practices – individual giving, corporate and philanthropic giving, and trusts and foundations would be valuable.
• Excellent networking skills, influencing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital or social media.
• A thorough understanding of the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• An interest in the work of Shine

Essential for all Trustees

• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
• Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities.
• Strategic and forward-looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims.
• Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues.
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.

Desirable for all Trustees

• To have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus or direct knowledge of the conditions through personal or professional connections (and/or disability in general) and an understanding of the impact of the conditions on people’s lives
• Prior experience of committee/trustee work.

• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the charity.
• A wider involvement with the voluntary sector.
• Experience of chairing meetings, committee work
• Leadership skills exercised through a period change.

Time Commitment

• Up to 6 days a year, which include:

- 4 days for Committee meetings. These dates will be planned well in advance.  Board meetings usually take place in Shine’s Head Office in Peterborough.

- Phone calls or meetings with the Director of Fundraising and Marketing.  Location can be flexible. 

For a discussion about the volunteer trustee role:

Please contact Kate Steele, CEO at Shine 

To apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter to Steve Ellen, Director of Finance

Closing date: 11 October 2019

Exceptional opportunity to lead fundraising for this medium sized national charity.
We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser or Marketer (looking to move into Fundraising) who is excited by the opportunity to help this charity realise their Fundraising potential.

This charity makes a real, tangible difference to the lives of thousands of disabled people, carers and volunteers every year.

Fundraising at this charity currently consists of a team of 5 and income of c.£1m. We are seeking someone who will help shape their Fundraising strategy over the next 4 years, someone who is creative and ambitious, who can oversee a burgeoning individual giving and legacy programme, while managing team members to generate income through Trusts, Corporate and Major Donor sources. We are looking for someone as passionate and energised as they are about effecting change for disabled people and carers.

We would love to hear from experienced Senior Fundraising Managers who have experience of Mass Market Fundraising or existing Heads of Fundraising who are seeking an new challenge within an ambitious but supportive environment. We are also open to someone with Marketing experience looking to move into a Fundraising role.

The role is London based, 5 days per week so applicants should be comfortable getting to their offices in Angel, London.
To find out more please contact Nick Billingham at Charity People or click apply now.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis so please don't hesitate to get in touch.

The Honeypot Children’s Charity -Regional Fundraising Manager

The Honeypot Children’s Charity is the National Young Carer Organisation which has been providing high quality, transformational, support for young carers aged 5-12 for nearly 25 years.  As the go-to organisation for organisations seeking support for young carers, including local authorities, Social Services, School Welfare Officers and GP’s, Honeypot supports over 3,500 children annually who have all been referred to us.

With the need to support even more young carers Honeypot is now expanding its dynamic and collegiate fundraising team to help meet our ambition of providing expanded support services to more young carers.  The Regional Fundraising Manager role is crucial to our expansion. There is massive untapped potential within the region covered by the Fundraising Manager and this is your chance to make your mark and make a difference to the lives of many disadvantaged young carers.

Your role will be to work with the Director of Income and Communications to devise and deliver a high performing for income generation in the region. You will be a real people person, a great communicator, an income generator and a make it happen type of person. In return you will witness the difference your work makes to the lives of young carers on a regular basis.

You will need to develop systems to ensure a high quality of service to our supporters, whilst also carrying out research to grow the programme.

You will also be managing a Regional Fundraising Officer and working closely with our children’s services teams to develop high quality proposals to secure funding from Corporates, Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors and larger community events and groups.

Attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills and, above all, be a strong, positive team player committed to the aims of The Honeypot Children’s Charity.

We are interested in hearing from Fundraisers who either currently occupy a similar level role or are now ready to make the move to a more senior role. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce a fantastic Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager role with the incredible SignHealth based in Balham. We are working in partnership with the charity to look for an experienced Trusts Fundraiser with great knowledge of UK Trusts and Foundations and great success in obtaining five and six figure gifts.

Job Title: Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager
Organisation: SignHealth
Salary: £40,000
Location: Balham, London
Benefits: Beautiful offices, 2 minutes from the station. Very friendly work environment. Support and tuition in learning BSL (British Sign Language)
Closing Date: Thursday 26th September 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

SignHealth help Deaf people of all ages, backgrounds and with varying health needs. The larger portion of people they help are Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users but they campaign on behalf of all the deaf community. This can range from BSL users to Deaf people with Mental health issues.

We are looking for someone to come in to this Trusts and Grants Manager position to drive forward the fundraising and build on the successes the charity has had. The role will not have line management and will require someone operational who has a great success in generating income through Trusts and Foundations UK wide. The charity are looking to grow and they need someone motivated and keen to take this role and make it their own. There is potential, as well and the written element you will need project management skills as there is a need for improved mapping of project work associated with grants and other fundraising activities.

Signhealth are an incredible charity that are doing amazing work on a daily basis. There is much to celebrate and every day you will take pride in what you contribute to this growing charity. The charity has a list of functions ranging from domestic abuse support, psychological, outreach programs, housing help and more.

If you wish to find out more or even apply for the role, do get in contact [email protected]