Role summary

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining Jigsaw’s existing partnerships, forming new relationships and managing Jigsaw’s events portfolio. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to ensure that fundraising targets are met with regards to Corporate, Community and Events fundraising. You will also have responsibility for line managing Jigsaw’s office based Fundraising Volunteers as well as developing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteer programme.

You will make a difference by:

• Helping drive forwards the Fundraising Team strategy
• Growing charitable income
• Creating and strengthening relationships with corporate partners, community groups, institutions and individuals
• Managing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteers Programme
• Promoting and managing Jigsaw’s fundraising events

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Direct experience of at least one of the key areas of fundraising. Either corporate, community or events fundraising
• Knowledge and experience of the fundraising environment and regulatory framework in the voluntary sector
• Excellent communication skills with experience of writing and editing promotional material
• Experience of networking and building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Good IT skills to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers

Salary: £25,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract terms: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Annual Leave: 25 days (up to 4 to be taken between Christmas & New Year) plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Closing Date: Friday 17th April
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly, to avoid disappointment.

Job Description : Fundraising Manager

Job Title : Fundraising Manager

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager

Purpose of Job.

To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.

To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.

Key duties :

Funding

• To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
• To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
• Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
• Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
• To  innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
• To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.

Retail charity shops.

• Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
• Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
• Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
• Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.

General duties.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
• This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.

External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

• Good basic education to GCSE.
• Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
• Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.

Experience.

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven database experience.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Staff management experience.
• High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
• Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

• Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
• A proactive and creative approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.
• Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

The fundraising and communications manager has a key role to play in MRN’s financial stability and diversifying its income streams. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in planning and implementing MRN’s fundraising strategy  to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our wor.

The role holder will identify and pursue fundraising opportunities and develop fundraising proposals, as well as relationships with the main funders in the migrants’ rights and other relevant sectors.

The role holder will lead on communications at MRN, and will have an excellent eye for detail as well as ability to create new and dynamic contect to connect and engage our existing and new audiences. 

They will be alert to the issues affecting migrants, refugees and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. 

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates that meet the person specification and have a:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Readiness to work with those who support the MRN mission, values and vision

The salary will be in the order of £37,849 per annum pro rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 14 April 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 23 April 2020

We're looking for an enthusiastic, results driven Fundraising Manager to help to ensure that we raise enough funds to run our projects. 

International Communities Organisation empowers communities, guided by its vision of self-determination and the values of development and human rights. It fosters an environment where cultures are respected, and organisations within these communities are free to pave the way for their own development.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing ICO’s relationship with trust and foundations as well as potential major donors, regional and international proposals and corporate sponsors.

The role involves identifying new Trust, Foundation, Grant and Corporate funders and stewarding those already identified; researching appropriate ICO projects that meet funding criteria; writing compelling and transparent bid applications and filing accurate reports and financial accounts in a timely manner.

You will

• engage with Programme Manager and others to obtain information needed in order to properly complete funding applications. 
• identify and maximise any funding opportunities.
• lead on ensuring that grant applications are finalised and submitted in a timely manner and meet the required criteria.
• complete  funding bids to support delivering the right to self determination projects as set out in the recommendation letter.
• undertake proactive, responsive and accurate research on prospects and potential sources of funding on core right to self-determination projects such as Research, Publishing, ICO Fellowship Projects, Forum for Cities in Transition.
• help manage Project Workers (Volunteers) and identify their workload related to fundraising.
•  working with the Director and Programmer Manager and colleagues, assist in making applications to Trusts and Foundations.
• maintain effective communications so as to work as a team. 
• provide a brief email at the end of each week to summarise work undertaken and progresses. Review meeting at the end of each month to discuss fundraising pipeline and progress report outlining where we are with funders.

To join us in this you’ll need to have...

• Proven experience of exceeding targets
• Excellent ability to motivate and influence people 
• Strong networking skills and proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrative ability to effectively manage budgets and multi-tasking to meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events
• Confident in curating a variety of proposals and reports
• Excellent time management experience to control and develop your own pipeline and portfolios

The fundraising manager can work at our Oxford Street office or home-based during the Covid-19 outbreak until further notice from the government. Please send us a copy of your CV with a cover letter by clicking on Apply.

Note: Your Cover Letter should outline your interest and explain how you meet the roles criteria with clear track of records in fundraising, i.e please explain past leadership activities in fundraising with direct and clear references to the methodologies and achievements and quantitative as well as qualitative examples. During March and April 2020 on-line interviews are being arranged.

World Villages for Children are delighted to announce this new, pivotal role within the charity. Responsible for creating and leading fundraising strategy for the organisation, this is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful fundraiser to define and grow this new role, generate immediate impact and transform the lives of the world's poorest children.

By supporting the Christian, humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary, each year we help more than 20,000 impoverished children of any faith or none to receive the chance of education in their schools in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania. So far over 150,000 children and their families have been helped out of poverty.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of fundraising, including a proven track record of writing proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies as well as major donors.

The role is part of the senior management of the charity and involves close collaboration with UK Manager and trustees as well as working within our small and friendly office team. The role also includes international scope, both through liaison with our partner organisations around the world, and with overseas donors.

If you are a self-starter, with the big picture in mind, hands-on, brilliant with people, experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and closing the deal this could be the role for you.

For more information please see attached full advertisement together with Job Description and Person specification and recruitment information pack. 

Apply online here and send us your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 26th March 2020. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2020. 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 3 April 2020 you should assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest in World Villages for Children.

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Reports to: CEO

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Fundraising Manager will be a member of the new Senior Management Team.

The right candidate will focus on growing our income, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships.

Detailed Role Description

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the CEO and other relevant staff .
• 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

1. Minimum 3 -5 years experience of successful fundraising in the UK charity sector
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
5. Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy
6. Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
7. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
8. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
9. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
10. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
11. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
12. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
13. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
14. Supportive of a small but fast paced team  
15. Supportive of non London locations

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

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

• Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and have the right to work in the UK
• As a provider of programmes for women survivors of human trafficking, we are seeking female candidates only. 

Richmond Advice and Information on Disability (Richmond AID) is an organisation of disabled people, working to improve access, choice, quality of life and independence for disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated person to join our team.

About Richmond AID:

Richmond AID provide a range of services including our benefits advice, money advice and information navigation service, a range of peer network social activities, counselling service, Spade gardening service, job club and much more. We have over 60 volunteers and we currently provide services in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow boroughs. We support more than 2000 people each year and it continues to grow. The charity has an excellent reputation and enjoys strong support from the communities it serves.

The Fundraising Officer Role:

Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 24th March 2020

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. Flexible working hours  considered.

As an independent charity the Fundraising Officer role plays a vital role in securing the necessary funds to run all the services provided by Richmond AID. We now need a skilled and motivated Fundraiser to work with the Chief Executive, to assist in the expansion and development of income generation across existing and new fundraising areas.

This is a career development opportunity and you are likely to have been working for a small to medium sized charity with experience in a broad range of fundraising activities, including grants, individual giving and events and the ambition to expand your experience and take on greater responsibility. 

You will be pro-active with good marketing, writing and presentation skills.  As part of the role you will be expected to manage the volunteers who organise our fundraising events.

The expectation is that this post will be cost-neutral as a minimum within the first year, building to five times salary in new income in subsequent years. This is a new role for the charity.

Richmond AID offer 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays pro rata. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.

To apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge section points 1 to 9.

Richmond AID is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates.

Richmond AID has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer quality mark meaning any disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please tell us if have a disability or long term health condition that you want us to consider.

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Migraine is the third most common disease in the world.  Over 10 million people across the UK are living with this complex, painful, debilitating and exhausting brain disease right now, and it is ruining far too many lives.

The Migraine Trust has been investing in migraine research, providing high-quality, evidence-based information and support, and campaigning for change for 55 years. 

At the end of February we launched our exciting new five-year strategy with the aim of reaching more people affected by migraine, involving more people, helping more people, and improving more people’s lives.

Here’s where you come in!  We are looking for an outstanding Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Officer to help transform our charity’s fundraising activities.

You will be a brilliant fundraising all-rounder with limitless creativity, enthusiasm and determination, and the ability to lead a range of diverse fundraising projects while working collaboratively with other teams from across our charity. 

You’ll be part of a new Fundraising Team that will be the engine for our charity’s ambitions.  We want to grow the number of people supporting our charity from just over a thousand currently to several thousand over the next decade.  And you’ll be able to use as many effective, innovative and engaging fundraising approaches as possible to get us there, while delivering an amazing experience for our donors.  We’re particularly looking to boost our digital fundraising, legacies, regular-giving, trusts and foundations, major donor and corporates activity.

In return we offer a competitive salary and generous employer pension; an informal, family-friendly and inclusive culture in a newly refurbished central London office; an absolute commitment to your personal development; and the opportunity to work with some of the most passionate and ‘can do’ people in the charity world.

We want to help you to do amazing things of which you’ll always be proud.  We want you to be as ambitious for yourself as you are for our charity.  And we want you to have fun and challenge yourself at work.

If this sounds like an adventure you want to be a part of, please send your CV and a cover letter (two sides of A4 max) outlining why you want this job and why you think you would be right for it via the button below.   The deadline for all applications is Sunday 5 April 2020.  Interviews will be on Tuesday 21 April 2020 at The Migraine Trust.

About us

akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ Youth Homelessness charity.  We provide safe homes, mentoring, and support to ensure that no young person needs to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Currently 24% of young people facing homelessness in the UK identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender, and 77% cite abuse and rejection by their families after coming out as the primary reason for seeking help. The charity was founded in 1989 and operates service centres in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and works online through a digital service providing support and opportunities for e-mentoring across the UK. In 2012, akt opened the UK’s first emergency safe house for young LGBT people in the UK.  akt works with over 2,000 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online assistance.

The team

This role sits within akt’s London Service Centre as part of the fundraising team and will be directly supervised by the Director of Fundraising.  The akt fundraising team comprises of:  The Director of Fundraising (London), Manager of Engagement (London), Community Giving Coordinator (London), Supporter Care Officer (London), Trust and Foundation Officer (Newcastle; part-time) and Community Giving Officer (Manchester; part-time). 

The role

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing relationships and growing income from corporate and individual donors (entry and mid-level) and corporate LGBT Networks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• With the Director of Fundraising, develop stewardship, cultivation and recognition plans for individual and corporate (entry to mid-level). 
• Plan and undertake face to face cultivation and solicitation visits with mid-level prospects of all types, with a view to establishing ownership of a growing number of prospects and donors.
• Strengthen and develop relationships with existing and new corporate LGBT networks to grow this income stream and facilitate volunteer opportunities. 
• With the Supporter Care officer, be responsible for the administration of gifts including managing gift renewals, recording new gifts and records on the database (ThankQ), generating thank-you letters and dealing with administration of Standing Orders, Direct Debit payments, etc.
• Dealing with enquiries from donors, supporters and volunteers, etc. in a welcoming, friendly and helpful manner, and ensuring that their requests are acted upon speedily and efficiently.
• Attending events as required.
• Performing other duties, as required, to fulfil department’s responsibilities and help other members of the wider team at busy times.

Young K&C is a brand-new charity established to support children and young people in Kensington & Chelsea.  Young K&C is an innovative cross-sector partnership, working with youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

The Fundraising & Development Manager will help build and manage the membership base and create strong consortia.  You will have tenacity and drive, leading large scale funding applications and working with corporates and individuals to leverage investment.

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled individual into an exciting and flexible environment which offers excellent prospects as the charity develops.

This is a full time role but part time hours/ job share negotiable for the right candidate/s.

Marketing & Communications Manager, Norwich Research Park, Norwich

£27,509.00 to £34,004 per annum - subject to skills and experience.

Full Time - 35 hours per week (to include weekend and bank holiday working if required).  

With cancer, everything can change.  At Big C, you can make a difference to local people affected by cancer while being part of a dynamic team.

Working as part of the Income Generation team, you will provide effective leadership to the small but busy Marketing and Communications team of employees, volunteers and consultants, managing team workload and output in addition to managing your own hand on work.

As an experienced Marketing and Communications professional, you will use your skills and experience to actively contribute to the development of the charity’s marketing and communication strategies to support the achievement of Big C’s wider strategic objectives.

Through the planning, implementation and delivery of high-quality activities, you and your team will and meet the needs of the wider Big C team; including; printed materials, e-newsletters, social media and the organisation’s website (including Big C’s Virtual centre); ensuring safe, effective practice and compliance with legislation and internal policies and procedures.

If you are a team player with strong leader skills, heaps of enthusiasm, great marketing and communication skills, and are passionate about directly helping local people affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you.

Please see our website for the full job description.

Closing date for applications:  30th April 2019 - however please note that this is subject to change or may close earlier if enough applications have been received. 

About the role

The Community and Events Fundraising Officer will be responsible for delivering CICRA’s community and events portfolio and engage with a wide range of supporters, volunteers and members. This new role focuses on supporting CICRA’s fundraising in order to grow our income and supporter base alongside our reach and our membership. We are looking for someone to support and encourage our fundraisers and deal empathetically with our members.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for cultivating support, thanking donors and delivering an excellent supporter journey to all our fundraisers. You will occasionally be asked to attend events outside of usual working hours but will receive time off in lieu. This role is intended as full time 35 hours per week, with 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) and includes a NEST pension. However, we are open to some flexibility on total hours for the right candidate, though we do need 5 day cover in the office.

About you

With responsibility for the delivery of our community and events portfolio, you will have the ability to work on your own initiative, build rapport quickly, and you will have a natural passion for building relationships and delivering the highest levels of stewardship. You will be an ambitious fundraiser with a minimum of 12 months community or events fundraising under your belt. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise your workload and manage multiple tasks, as well as produce regular reports and mailings. You will contribute to a small charity team and bring with you a passion for fundraising.

This is an exciting opportunity to extend your experience of fundraising, using your own initiative to inspire members/supporters/ schools/local groups etc.  to fundraise for CICRA, with either yours or their ideas and in doing so help children with inflammatory bowel disease and their families. 

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 31st March 2020,

Please note we may interview candidates that are a strong match before the closing date.

CICRA is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of background. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

Dig It! Communications Manager

We’re looking for a candidate to fill this exciting role for the Dig It! project and help us bring Scotland’s archaeological stories to life. Working as part of a small project team within the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, this is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter wishing to blaze their own trail, engage new and existing audiences, and work in partnership with organisations across the country.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with developing and delivering communication strategies and have experience of producing, overseeing and assessing the impact of a range of content. They will be able to manage and prioritise a varied workload, with an eye for detail and an understanding of how to reach different audiences.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, fixed term up until the end of March 2022 subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period. We are aiming to extend this role by a further two years subject to funding.

Salary: £29,444 per annum

Holidays: 38 days per annum

Location: Based at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offices in Edinburgh

Reporting to: Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! Project Manager

Main Purpose: The Dig It! Communications Manager is responsible for ensuring that Dig It! communications are on brand, aligned with the project’s vision, mission and values, and meeting or exceeding the set targets. This includes overseeing the social media channels, press releases, monthly e-newsletter, campaigns, external articles and blog posts, and the Dig It! website (including weekly articles, event uploads and design updates) while line managing the Dig It! Communications Officer.

BACKGROUND

Dig It! is a hub for Scottish archaeology with a Scotland-wide network of heritage organisations, museums and archaeological groups. The team sources the best events and stories from across the country and promotes them to members of the public through their website, social media channels, e-newsletter, press releases and more.

Our vision is a Scotland where everyone enjoys archaeology and our mission is to encourage the discovery of Scotland’s stories through archaeology by providing innovative promotion and support to the heritage sector. We aim to do this by being inclusive (helping to ensure that archaeology is for everybody), innovative (stepping away from the traditional and embracing the unexpected) and collaborative (working closely with others and sharing “lessons learned”).

We do this by promoting the work of others, running campaigns and initiatives, and creating projects in collaboration with a range of different partners, while working towards Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy (particularly Aim Four – Encouraging Greater Engagement).

Dig It! is coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (Charity No SC010440) and is primarily funded by Historic Environment Scotland. Founded in 1780, the Society promotes the understanding and conservation of Scotland’s historical and archaeological environment for the benefit of all. It publishes high-quality books and peer-reviewed papers, runs an annual programme of lectures and conferences, and administers research grants and prizes to support best practice and encourage new and innovative research into Scotland’s past. The Society offers a range of staff benefits including a 10% pension contribution, flexible working, paid research leave, and a daily exercise and event attendance policy.

The Society is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants equally irrespective of their sex, marital/civil partnership status, age, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, gender identity, or caring responsibility. We are open to flexible approaches to the job, including secondments.

See attached for further details and person specification

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date for applications: Noon, Monday 6 April 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 14 April 2020, in the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland offices in central Edinburgh

NB: reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. Interview by Skype is possible. We are actively monitoring advice regarding COVID-19, so the interview date may be subject to change.

Please email your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria for the role to Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! Project Manager.

Contact Dr Jeff Sanders to discuss the role in further detail.

Fundraising Officer
Birmingham, West Midlands

If you have a fundraising background, this is an exceptional opportunity to support the success of an internationally renowned centre of excellence for classical ballet.

About Us

We are Elmhurst Ballet School, a world leader in ballet training and education. Associated with Birmingham Royal Ballet, our mission is to inspire, nurture and celebrate young ballet dancers who share the talent, commitment and passion to become exceptional dance professionals, regardless of their financial circumstances.

It costs more than £225,000 to train a world-class ballet dancer over eight years at Elmhurst. This is unattainable for many and more than 85% of our students require financial assistance to train with us. We provide bursaries to students in need to ensure that talent has the spotlight over privilege.

We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us and develop our fundraising programme to support our bursary programme and margin of excellence.

The Benefits

- Salary of £25,000 per annum
- Access to our gym
- Free on-site parking

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and passion for the arts to enable young ballet dancers with promise to become exceptional dance professionals.

Fundraising plays an integral part in our efforts to ensure that talent is truly classless. It provides bursaries for our students, support for our outreach programmes to bring ballet into the community and gives young people the chance to showcase their skills and flourish.

So, if you want to help young people pursue their ambitions, no matter what their background, we would love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will maximise philanthropic support for Elmhurst Ballet School, which will enable us to continue nurturing the classical ballet dancers of tomorrow.

You will manage the trusts and foundations bid writing programme, manage key stakeholder relationships including membership groups and existing donors, and help to cultivate new supporters.

Under the guidance of the Head of Development and Engagement, you will:

- Plan and co-ordinate all fundraising and stewardship events and initiatives
- Assist with the development of Elmhurst’s fundraising plan
- Make sure that all supporters receive swift, high-quality responses
- Plan and organise appeals
- Ensure that our fundraising collateral is relevant and up to date
- Maintain a database of donors, trusts and foundations

About You

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

- Previous experience within a fundraising environment
- The ability to write exciting and compelling copy for a variety of audiences
- A proactive and self-motivated approach

Experience of charitable fundraising would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising & Stewardship Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Stewardship Officer, Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Officer, Partnerships Officer, or Fundraising Co-ordinator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, primarily during school hours (8:30 – 18:00). However, for the right candidate, part-time hours (30 hours per week) will be considered.

Elmhurst Ballet School aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to upholding the safety and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

So, if you are seeking an exciting, new challenge as a Fundraising Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.