Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) has been at the cutting edge of mission to Jewish people since 1842. Now the UK-based international mission to Jewish people has entered an exciting new phase in its ministry.

If you share our vision and values and you have the right gifts, this is a great opportunity for you to join thep team and help shape and deliver a new strategy for taking our mission forward. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading our Communications team. effectively communicating the stories, passion and ministry of CWI to a wide audience.

This is a fantastic role for the right person. This is an outward-facing role, expressive and representative of the Organisation’s passionate commitment to communicating the Good News of Jesus back to the Jewish people.

You will need to share that passion. We work with the Church across the UK and beyond and you will need to be a brilliant communicator in this arena. You will need to have a strong grasp of our mission and an understanding of the different expressions of the Christian faith. It is therefore an occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be a Christian, who personally subscribes to the Organisation’s statement of faith, and who fully supports its mission objectives.

The person we are looking for will have excellent communication skills across a range of media from paper to digital. You will need to be an outstanding writer with a proven track record, and be able to create and implement strategy, train, lead, inspire and direct others. You will need to be a driven person able to deliver across different communication platforms, notably, to build our digital offering and help create copy that increases our direct marketing impact. You must also know how to work collaboratively internally and externally.

If you think you are the person we are looking for and you are inspired by the prospect of being part of this dynamic Christian ministry at this ground-breaking time, we want to hear from you.

To apply:

Please send the following:

A full CV, including educational and professional qualifications, full employment history showing the more significant positions held, responsibilities, relevant achievements, and budget and staff responsibilities. Please include details of your latest remuneration and benefits.

A covering letter, of no more than two pages in total, summarising your proven ability to address the areas set out in the job description and person specification and your reasons for applying.

A completed application form.

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

Questions or queries regarding the role should be addressed to Henk Gouws.
All applications will be treated in confidence.

Closing date for applications: 12 Noon Friday 4th September 2020

Registered Charity Number: 271323

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

This is an exciting time to join our team. During the Coronavirus pandemic our bold, collective action has helped thousands of people off the streets in the space of just a few weeks and prevented thousands more people from becoming homeless. The easing of restrictions is a time to build on this and shape a better future for all of us.  To make sure everyone housed temporarily during the outbreak is helped directly into a secure home of their own. To make this the beginning of the end of homelessness.  

About the role
As Fundraiser Manager, you will lead on the development and delivery of our established fundraising strategy and plans in Wales and the South West. You will work closely with colleagues in Swansea and throughout Great Britain to ensure that our ambitious plans are achieved, and that our supporters and funding from a range of streams are integral to our success.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced fundraiser and networker, with a proven ability to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and plan involving a range of income streams. You will share our passion and commitment to ending homelessness and will put Crisis supporters and members at the heart of our work.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. For the Supporting Statement section, candidates are required to address points1-4 only. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will take place on Monday 7 August 2020.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We are looking for a talented Communications Specialist to join our NSPA team to help support and grow our membership group.

• Permanent, Part-time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
• Ewell, Surrey
• £17,400 per annum (FTE £29,000 per annum) + competitive benefits

The National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) is a coalition of public, private and voluntary organisations in England whose mission is to get all parts of society working together to take action to reduce suicide and improve the support for those bereaved by suicide. With over 140 members and supporters, the NSPA plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of the national Cross-Government Strategy Preventing Suicide in England. It has a small Secretariat which is hosted by Samaritans and based in its office in Ewell, Surrey.

This is an exciting time to be joining the NSPA, with a new strategy in place and a growing and active membership.  The Membership and Communications Officer is crucial to helping the NSPA achieve its goals. The post will lead on the development of its communications, including its website, as well as being the first point of contact for members and ensuring excellent communications for and with members. It has responsibility for leading membership development, ensuring that the NSPA attracts new members and finds new and innovative ways for them to work together.

We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, who enjoys a busy and varied role and has the ability to juggle competing priorities. Good interpersonal skills will be important, as well as a track record in developing and delivering effective communications, preferably in a membership environment.

As an employer, we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, three well-being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

If you would like to know more about the role please read the attached job description.

As part of the Management Team the Fundraising Manager will lead the fundraising and membership initiatives and contribute to raising awareness of the Chiltern Society work internally and externally. 

Our Mission:  
Campaigning - to cut overbearing development, pollution, biodiversity loss, protect our chalk streams and climate change. 
Conserving - Chiltern landscapes, nature recovery networks, tranquillity, heritage, footpaths, and all rights of way. 

Promoting - enjoyment and environmental understanding of the Chilterns and encouraging health and wellbeing. 

What we are looking for: 

An enthusiastic individual who loves working within a small dedicated staff and volunteer teams, with strategic partners, local businesses, and the public. The role will provide an opportunity for you to further develop your existing skills in all aspect’s charity fundraising. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication and project management abilities who is confident and flexible. You will be experienced in some or all aspects of the role, show positive initiative, and want to develop within a small, growing, impactful organisation which has big ambitions. 

Someone who will fit well within our small charity staff team, who will not only be able to help grow income and membership in their own right, but they will be able to work with our volunteers, and help raise the profile of the organisation. 

To apply email your CV and cover letter no later than 9.00am on Monday August 24th 

Location: London, E1

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people, is seeking a Director of Fundraising to lead on all fundraising activities and to create meaningful and impact-focused relationships with new and key supporters to ensure long-term support.

Ever since Centrepoint was established in 1969 by an inspirational group led by Rev. Ken Leech at his church in Soho, it has been at the forefront of helping homeless young people - helping to give them the opportunity of skills, a job and an affordable home. Last year, at its 50th anniversary, the charity celebrated helping more than 150,000 people over the years and its pride in being a safe place for so many young people who have nowhere else to go.

The charity is seeking an influential leader who, through great relationship management, will focus on delivering the voluntary income that Centrepoint needs in order to fulfil its ambitious plans for young people to have a job and a home, including for capital programmes of work. The need for the charity’s services has never been more critical, given the long-term impacts of Covid-19 on our economy and young people.

As well as continuing to steer the charity’s crucial individual giving programme, the role will also need to develop other income sources, in particular corporate partnerships and philanthropy. It will also be responsible for building a high-performing team that can maximise income opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of senior management of a large fundraising team and of meeting significant targets for a wide range of fundraising activities, but most importantly in philanthropy and/or corporate partnerships. They will be experienced in relationship-building and be able to demonstrate evidence of securing transformational funding in previous workplaces.

They will also be a strategic and proactive thinker who is able to motivate and inspire their team. Being an outstanding networker, communicator and influencer is a must as is being able to represent Centrepoint at all levels, commanding respect internally and externally.

Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to Centrepoint’s aim to end youth homelessness for good.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Quinton Seemann on +44 (0) 7948 543 765 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

We are looking for a dynamic fundraising professional who can help lead us into our next stage of growth as a charity. We are looking for someone who is ambitious, visionary, creative, and compassionate, who recognises the challenges facing refugees as they rebuild their lives in the UK, as well as the great potential they possess, and the opportunities needed to realise this potential.

Imagine this…

You're packed in the back of a grubby van driving through an unknown land. You hear your smugglers exchanging a coarse joke. You look out of the tiny opening in the window beside you and watch the sun setting on another uncomfortable day. The smugglers promised you safety from violence. Right now, though, safety feels like a distant memory...

Refugees have been forcibly displaced from their home. Their lives have been invaded by violence, war or persecution.

Upbeat Communities is a Christian charity that exists to help refugees settle and rebuild their lives in the UK. We have been helping strangers become neighbours since 2005.

In line with the Christian ethos and values of Upbeat Communities, and due to the strategic importance and seniority of this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

About us.

Upbeat Communities was founded in response to the needs of refugees arriving in the UK and the stories they shared of their lives and their journeys. Through building relationships with those from refugee communities we were able to identify their needs and the best ways to respond.

One of the best resources a refugee can have to help them settle in their new home is a good social network. Relationships and connectedness can help overcome the many challenges faced by those seeking refuge. With this aim, we want to help connect refugees into community.

Our name reflects our vision to see thriving, positive communities where refugees can contribute and make the most of opportunities.

We greet new arrivals with our Welcome Boxes befriending project. We offer free English classes and community activities to help refugees (adults and children) integrate. We empower refugees to rebuild their lives through Host Derby (temporary accommodation), mentoring (careers guidance) and the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, which local authorities contract us to deliver. We also empower the local community through awareness raising. Our organisational values, lived out by our staff and volunteers, are:

We work to WELCOME
We create COMMUNITY
We are inspired to act with INTEGRITY

We exist to EMPOWER
We are committed to CREATIVITY
We run on RELATIONSHIPS
We are proud to be PROFESSIONAL

We have COMPASSION at our core

Upbeat Communities’ Christian ethos is the motivation for all our work. It is the reason why we do what we do. It is to work together to demonstrate God’s love to refugees who have been displaced by war, conflict or persecution. We are inspired by the message, life and example of Jesus through which God’s unconditional love for all people is expressed. It compels us to love our neighbours as ourselves. It is through relationships, with each other and those whom we seek to work with, that we practice and demonstrate our ethos. We seek to live out Jesus’ command to “welcome the stranger” by building mutually enriching relationships with those who are seeking sanctuary in our country.

Context of the role.

We currently have a diverse range of income streams including grants, local authority contracts, one-off donations, regular giving and earned income. Our 3-year strategic plan has identified a number of areas of development which will require increased funding for the charity. Our income for each of the last 2 financial years has been ~£500K but we are looking to increase this across all current income streams, in particular our grant funding, as well as developing new areas of growth including corporate and major donor giving.

In order to achieve this, we have created a new role of Head of Fundraising and are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. The Head of Fundraising will develop and lead on our long term fundraising strategy in line with our organisation-wide strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and love resourcing our team with the finances to deliver the best possible services to those we work with. The candidate will be committed to, actively demonstrate, and take a lead in the delivery of our Christian values, ethos and practice in order to achieve our mission and vision.

About You.

Are you passionate about communicating a message of hope and transformation that will engage current donors as well as recruit new supporters in financing our work of welcoming refugees and helping strangers become neighbours?

Are you a leader who can inspire the Upbeat team with a vision for fundraising and generating new income for the charity?

Are you committed to living out your Christian faith in the workplace through prayer, worship, leadership and action?

Are you a catalyst in cultivating long term relationships with individuals, churches, businesses and grant funders?

Are you meticulous in your approach to project/campaign planning and delivery and can work well at both the strategic and operational level?

Do you thrive in an environment that can change quickly and needs creative and agile responses, often needing flexibility to manage the competing demands on your time?

Are you comfortable working digitally, embracing new developments in tech, whilst also confident in more traditional approaches to fundraising including bid writing and engaging relationally with major donors and grant funders?

Are you committed to standing alongside refugees, providing welcome and support as they rebuild their lives as well as listening and learning from those who remain resilient in the face of great difficulty?

Are you an experienced Fundraising Manager looking for a new challenge, an ambitious fundraising professional looking to develop your skills and experience, or maybe someone who hasn’t worked in the charity sector previously but has some amazing transferrable skills gained in the public or private sector?

If that describes you, then you sound like the perfect fit!

Please read the full job description/ person specification attached before applying.

There is no set deadline for this post. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

It is likely initial interviews will be carried out online, with second stage interviews taking place in person.

All applicants need to submit a CV and covering letter explaining why they would be a fantastic fit for the role.

SALARY UP TO £40,000 PRO RATE 4 DAYS PER WEEK

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Sophie Hayes Foundation was founded in 2011 by Sophie, a British girl trafficked to Italy for sexual exploitation. The Foundation is the only organisation in the United Kingdom focused solely on ensuring all women survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery achieve complete and sustainable freedom, through an independence that can only come with the ability to live and work without fear. 

We support women survivors to look to the future – renewing confidence, purpose and employability. By adhering to best practice in coaching, facilitation and training, we support survivors in bespoke and creative ways through group workshops, one to one coaching, vocational voluntary & work placements, access to training, and formal education.

The past two years has seen the Sophie Hayes Foundation undergo an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking. The Head of Fundraising is a new role and  will be a key member of the new Senior Management Team.

The right candidate will take responsibility for continuing our programme of growth, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships including our wonderful partnership with Liberty of London.

Detailed Role Description

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the CEO, Trustees and other relevant staff to generate income for the organisation
• Be responsible for delivering the financial goals as set out in our fundraising strategy
• Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
• Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
• Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
• Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.  
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
• Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
• Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
• Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
• Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
• Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
• Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

We are a highly values-driven organisation so please do take a look at our website to ensure that you share our vision and our values.

1.  MINIMUM 3 -5 YEARS SUCCESSFUL TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS FUNDRAISING IN THE UK
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
4.  Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
   1. Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy`
5. Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
6. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
7.  Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
8. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
9. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
10. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
11.  Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
12. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
13. Experience of working in of a small but fast paced team  

Desirable

1.  Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

The role

‘Inspiring Financial Leadership’ summarises both CFG’s identity and its purpose as an organisation that supports thousands of financial leaders in the charity sector. Our vision is of a charity sector that is financially confident, dynamic and trustworthy. We provide a range of services to our members and the sector more widely. These include training, a range of publications and a sector-leading programme of meetings and conferences throughout the year both physical and virtual.  We also work with other sector bodies to lobby the government and regulator on legal and regulatory issues affecting the sector. The organisation has grown consistently in recent years.

We need a Communications Manager who will work closely with other functions of the company to support our external and internal communications across all channels, and raise our voice to support our organisational delivery and complement the work of our policy, membership and marketing teams.

Why work for us?

We are a friendly team with a great sense of humour that enjoys the work that we do. There is lots of potential for development for talented individuals within CFG, and we can provide an excellent platform for career progression within the sector. We also offer a superb range of benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, season ticket loans and childcare vouchers.

How to Apply

Please read the full job description and person specification (pdf), then email your CV.

Deadline for applications: We will be reviewing candidates as and when we receive CVs and cover letters and will appoint as soon as we meet the right person. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please apply early. This position is available immediately.

For information on the data we process during recruitment, please see our GDPR compliant Privacy Notice(pdf).

About MicroLoan Foundation

MicroLoan Foundation is a poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment organisation. We support women in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa to work their own way out of poverty. Since 2002 MicroLoan Foundation has supported over 240,000 women and their families in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Our vision is a world where all those living in poverty have the opportunity to build better lives for themselves and their families.

Our mission is to provide the poorest women in sub-Saharan Africa with the tools and skills to enable them to work their own way out of poverty.

At MicroLoan Foundation, we believe that the best way to achieve our vision is to enable the poorest and most vulnerable people to work their own way out of poverty, building independence and resilience as their financial situation improves. By providing them with financial literacy, business training, ongoing support and small affordable loans, we help these women to start small businesses for themselves. Over time, the money they generate from their small businesses helps to ensure food security, improved housing, access to healthcare and an education for their children. We encourage them to make modest savings as insurance against future crop failure, family illness and other unexpected circumstances; giving them confidence in their ability to weather whatever life throws at them.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to grow our income and have a pipeline of high profile campaign opportunities in 2020 and beyond.

The fundraising and communications team 

MicroLoan Foundation has a small and dynamic fundraising and communication team in London. The team is responsible for generating income and driving engagement from new and existing supporters. This is done by developing high impact long-term relationships with individual donors, companies and institutions and by engaging mass support through events, direct marketing and fundraising campaigns. The Fundraising & Communications Lead plays an important role in the organisation and we are looking for a driven and talented individual to join the team.

To apply for this role please submit CV and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

The role and responsibilities

Individual Giving

• Managing the individual giving function to drive donations into the individual giving programme from new and existing donors. You will do this through managing direct marketing campaigns both in print and through email, taking immediate responsibility for the current cash appeals and e-newsletters with a focus to maximise return on investment.
• Developing and managing social media campaigns to maximise income generation.
• You will help develop a strategy to grow the income from individual giving through direct marketing and online channels. 
• Identifying, applying for and implementing media appeals (such as BBC Radio 4, BBC Lifeline, Financial Times Appeal, Creative Vison Awards and UK Aid Match Appeal).
• Managing CRM data queries and analysing data to maximise income from campaigns.
• Donor stewardship and communications – responding to queries and keeping donors informed about the difference their support makes.

Digital Management and Social Media

• Managing the website, this includes all aspects of website management including functionality, copy and visual content. Monthly reporting and analysis on website views/bounce rates etc to ensure pages are performing correctly.
• Liaising with the MicroLoan USA and MicroLoan Australia teams to ensure all respective websites are updated and accurate.
• Working with pro-bono agencies to maximise use of Google AdWords.
• Manage the day-to-day creation of social media content using the Marketing & Communications plan ensuring posts drive engagement and traffic to the website.
• Grow social media outreach and ensure all social media content is in line with MicroLoan’s core messaging and brand.
• Provide regular updates on the effectiveness of social media marketing and ensure MLF keeps ahead of new innovative ways to engage.

Content creation

• Use raw data and information provided by field staff to create engaging direct marketing campaigns, success stories, monthly content updates for MicroLoan USA and MicroLoan Australia, operational quarterly reports, visual content, articles and infographics for all MicroLoan’s platforms and materials.
• Creating marketing collateral including donation forms, business cards, t-shirts, brochures, fundraising packs, event invitations, other event collaterals, challenge event recruitment emails etc. using design software (InDesign).
• Proofreading and editing presentations, proposals and all external communications before it is published/is sent to printers.
• Liaising with designers, print houses, pro-bono proof readers and media volunteers.

Brand Management

• Ensuring the MicroLoan brand is cohesive and consistent across all communications and platforms. This means creating templates for the team to use and branding any new documents they need creating. You will also work with pro-bono creative agencies and volunteers to ensure that all communications they create are on brand (this includes design and content across digital and print).

General

• Developing the communications strategy and planning content across print and digital based around internal and external events across whole organisation, with support from the Director of Fundraising & Communications.
• You will be required to offer support at MicroLoan events some of which may be at weekends and evenings. You will be expected to act as an ambassador of MicroLoan’s vision and ensure that the charity’s profile and reputation are enhanced.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all supporters and prospects using MicroLoan’s database eTapestry in-line with Data Protection regulations.
• Support and deliver other projects and tasks, in line with your skills and experience that might occur beyond your role and that contribute to our overall organisational objectives.

Person specification

We are looking for an ambitious person with a proven track record of delivering successful Individual Giving or direct marketing campaigns and very strong copywriting skills. This role requires solid understanding of marketing and the use of digital channels and website management. The Fundraising & Communications Lead should have demonstrable experience of implementing a communications strategy to increase outreach and income. Experience from the international development sector or a degree in related fields would be beneficial and a passion for reducing poverty and inequality would be expected. You will be joining a small team and should be prepared to assist on projects outside of your immediate role in order to support your colleagues and MicroLoan’s overall objectives. You preferred working style will be collaborative, proactive and practical.

Knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

• Strong copywriting skills - excellent grammar, proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of using Content Management System (preferably Word Press).
• Good understanding of website processes and functions (back end).
• Demonstrable experience of implementing successful income generating individual giving campaigns/direct marketing campaigns – print and online.
• Proven ability to manage social media channels to increase engagement and income.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to juggle a number of assignments at the same time, to react quickly, to meet deadlines, to organise a busy workload and to prioritise tasks.
• Experience of managing projects independently or with minimal supervision - preparing schedules and plans and delivering against them.
• Proven ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and with suppliers.
• Interest in international development issues.

Desirable

• Experience of using and analysing data from CRM database such as eTapestry or Raiser’s Edge.
• Experience of implementing brand consistency across multiple mediums and channels.
• Experience of liaising with external agencies and suppliers.
• Good understanding of using Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (preferably InDesign and Photoshop but Premiere Pro and Illustrator would also be beneficial).
• Understanding and experience of SEO.
• Experience of working with international development issues or degree in related field.
• Press or PR experience.

The Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS) is the only drop-in day centre for young homeless people in Brighton and Hove. We provide practical and emotional support to 16-to-25-year olds experiencing homelessness, so they can move from crisis to stability. Our vision is that no young person becomes part of the long-term homeless population. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Fundraising & Communications Officer to join our team on a maternity cover basis and to help ensure our income generation and communication plans are delivered. The role is very varied and will offer the right candidate a fantastic way to gain valuable experience across multiple areas of responsibility.

We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with successful fundraising experience (in particular with Trust & Foundations, statutory bids, and/or corporate donations) or else with excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to help develop and implement Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy, primarily through fundraising activities. Fundraising activities will focus on application writing, prospect research, and grant management for Trust & Foundations and Corporate grants, as well as for statutory bids. The aim being to meet Hibiscus’ fundraising targets, grow its income, and diversify its funders. 

500k is a small and rapdily growing organisation which exists to empower indigenous people in their work of sharing the love of God and establishing faith communities in South Asia. We are seeking a Communications (Comms) Officer to lead our engagement with our prayer and giving community. This is primarily done through the sharing of stories of how God is using 500k to transform lives in Asia and of the breakthroughs we are achieving there. The Comms Officer will also play a crucial role in the organisation's fundraising strategy, particularly in the domains of donor retention, development and acquisition.

Time: 2-3 days a week (negotiable)

Salary: £20,000-£23,000 for full time [40 hours/week] equivalent. 

The ideal applicant will:

• Be a committed Christian and be passionate about 500k's mission of sharing the Good News of Jesus
• Be a talented story teller
• Have significant copy writing and marketing experience
• Have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to execute meaningful and inspirational two-way communication with diverse groups of people, from business leaders and owners (major donors) through NGO and church leaders, to indigenous South Asian workers with only a limited grasp of English - and everyone in between. 
• Be able to organise and execute fundraisers and vision events.
• Be self-motivated and able to work from home and without close supervision.
• Have the strategy and leadership skills to optimise our existing comms strategy and adapt it in accordance with the organisation's rapidly developing needs.
• Have either the capacity to create media, website, video and other marketing tools OR have the capacity to engage contractors for this work.

Background:

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role at a critical juncture in a young and rapidly growing organisation's development. The Comms Officer will:

• Participate in a small and passionate team
• Be immersed in a start-up culture
• Work with some of the world's most inspirational workers on the front-line in South Asia.

We are a young and rapidly growing organisation. In the last 6 years we have expanded from supporting 30 indigenous workers to over 500. We have grown in income from c. £30,000 p.a. to over £400,000 p.a. and are seeking to continue this growth. Despite this we are a small team of 3 employed staff working alongside active trustees and volunteers. Ed, the Founder and Lead, gives 3 days a week to leading the organisation alongside his work as a medical doctor. 

We are based in London but most staff work from home or own office space. There is no geographic limitation to this role. 

The role:

The Comms Officer is a temporary 1 year role. We anticipate the organisation to develop significantly during this time and the role shall be re-evaluated at the end of this period.

The Comms Officer will be expected to develop the comms strategy implementation but at present it is (in order of importance):

1. Once weekly Social media content (stories & charity updates)
2. 2 monthly and ad-hoc (as required) newsletters
3. Overseeing the quality of worker sponsorship reports and materials (the execution of this will continue to be done by the existing staff team) 
4. Supporting Ed in major donor relations
5. Helping plan and implement fundraisers/vision events.
6. Helping develop new promotional materials including web, video etc.

Applying

For any questions please contact the below email. To apply, send the following:

1. An up to date CV

2. A brief cover letter (max 500 words) on why you are interested in the job and your relevant skills and experience

3. Any relevant previous materials you’ve produced (this can include promotional stories, newsletter emails, marketing pieces or graphics/web/video work. 

A shortlist will be invited to interview

Fundraising Officer
Bristol

About Development Initiatives (DI)

Our vision is a world without poverty that invests in human security and where everyone shares the benefits of opportunity and growth.

We are an independent international development organisation that focuses on putting data-driven decision-making at the heart of poverty eradication.

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and help grow our income. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
- Pension (5% of salary)
- 25 days’ holiday + option to buy/sell holiday
- Up to five days’ paid leave for charitable work (volunteering to address poverty and/or help vulnerable people)
- Smart casual dress code policy
- Flexitime and homeworking options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Simply Health Cash scheme with employee assistance programme
- Paid professional fees and study leave
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/sick leave policies

If you have experience of developing high-quality fundraising proposals, this is a great opportunity to join our pioneering organisation and ensure that we can continue to play a constant and consistent role in combatting poverty. 

We work in a fast-paced environment where we need to be able to respond to new situations quickly and creatively. As such, we need amazing people on our team to help us achieve our goal of ending poverty and ensuring support is provided to those across the world who are most vulnerable.

We are truly passionate about our vision and provide a culture of transparency and innovation where teams are encouraged to think outside the box and empowered to perform at their best.

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will help to maintain and grow our income and expand our pool of donors, particularly with trusts, foundations and private investors. 

Working closely with the Head of Development, you will research and identify potential new funders, research, draft and submit grant applications, build relationships with donors and provide procurement and administrative support during final funding negotiations.

Specifically, you will: 

- Research the global funding market to identify new opportunities and potential calls for propositions 
- Manage and co-ordinate our Income Research Group 
- Support the development and submission of proposals 
- Manage the proposal development budget
- Help to cultivate new donor relationships 

About You 

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need: 

- At least three years’ experience of developing high-quality and successful fundraising proposals 
- International development and/or third sector experience 
- Demonstrable experience of researching funding sources aligned with organisation strategy and funder criteria, timelines and processes, the creation of cases for support and outstanding applications, and relationship building
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills 
- Knowledge of the international development and humanitarian assistance fields, ideally including familiarity with complex development or humanitarian projects or programmes in an international NGO or similar environment
- A strong academic record in subjects demanding excellent written English 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising Co-ordinator, or Grants Fundraising Officer. 

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Working hours: 35 hours per week

Job Purpose:

To provide leadership, strategic direction and coordination of all USPG’s fundraising activity. To develop and implement the fundraising strategy in order to grow income - focusing on recruiting, retaining and developing relationships with donors. To lead best practice in fundraising for staff and volunteers.
This post is based within the Mission Engagement Team which seeks to develop and deepen relationships between USPG and the Anglican churches of Britain and Ireland. It does this through speaking and preaching, strengthening the capacity of a growing number of USPG volunteers and through the promotion of stewardship.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with others across the organisation and will enjoy challenging the status quo and driving change forward.

Strategic responsibilities:
• Responsible for income from churches, individuals, trusts, diocese and major donors
• To manage the fundraising team made up of Fundraising Manager (Research, Trusts & Foundations), Fundraising Manager (Individuals and churches), Supporter Care Coordinator
• To work closely with the Director of Mission Engagement, Director of Communications, Mission Engagement Coordinator and Volunteering and Education Coordinator to ensure there are a growing number of resourced and engaged volunteers to support both fundraising and Mission Engagement activity