The Trussell Trust’s vision is to end the need for foodbanks in the UK. The Trust recognises the value of developing and maintaining excellent, responsive and user-led ICT infrastructure, systems, and innovation, to support the Trussell Trust in achieving its vision.

As a visible, engaging and business-facing leader, the Head of ICT will drive and deliver a successful ICT programme. This programme, which has already been established with external consultancy support, is getting ICT ‘fit’ to support the Trust’s 2020 strategy. With a focus on delivery, the Head of ICT will lead and deliver this substantive transformation of ICT within the Trust.

How to apply

For more information and to apply for this role please click on the button below and then follow the instructions given.

Please submit your application no later than 12pm on Friday 29 November 2019. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16 December 2019.

Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.

The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential.

Through drama and individualised long-term wrap around support we help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly.  in 2018 we've moved into our first permanent home which will enable us to begin to expand and develop new programmes across the next five years. 

Through our work we have seen the transformational effect that drama can have on at risk young people’s lives. The strict discipline required to produce professional theatre imparts vital transferable skills including time keeping, focus, team working, effective communication, ability to regulate emotions and make better informed decisions; empowering and equipping the young people with the skills needed to become self-reliant.

We're looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations) to join our team and work to maximise income for The Big House from trusts & foundations, including corporate and public sector funding and to assist more generally with other fundraising initiatives.

This position will suit a self-motivated person capable of working within a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record in securing multi-year funding and 5 & 6-figure grants towards core costs and project delivery within any related sector. The post-holder will be required to work closely with staff across the organisation to identify funding opportunities, develop cases for support and provide effective stewardship to existing and potential funders.

How To Apply: 

Please submit your most recent CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience to date,  how this relates to the duties and person specification of this role and why you are interested in working with The Big House.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

I CAN is looking for an exceptional Philanthropy Manager to support our fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and a key part of the team, the new Philanthropy Manager will develop and manage a portfolio of donors, significantly improving our performance in building long term engaging relationships and raising funds.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Significant experience of building and managing personal relationships with high net worth individuals and/or senior stake holders and/or influential individuals.
• Implementation experience of the principles of major gift fundraising, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors or equivalent experience in a commercial organisation.
• Experience networking with, and influencing, senior people both internally and externally in order to achieve pre-defined outcomes.

I CAN, the UK’s leading children’s communication charity, has an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children in the UK.

I CAN believes that language is a fundamental life skill, essential for learning. Good language at age five is the single most important factor in helping children escape poverty. 10% of children in the UK have long-term persistent speech, language and communication needs, I CAN is determined to lead on raising the profile of this issue.

Through its training programmes, interventions and specialist schools, I CAN provides critical support to children of all ages and the children’s workforce. Thousands of nurseries and schools benefit from its evidence-based programmes. I CAN itself runs two special schools for children and young people with the most complex communication needs. 

I CAN has ambitious plans for growth over the next three years and needs to grow its voluntary fundraising income to allow the charity to develop pioneering new approaches in supporting children who have trouble communicating.

If this sounds interesting please apply with your CV and a supporting statement on how to meet the criteria for the role. Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th December.  

I CAN is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the safeguarding and welfare of children. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.

We are seeking an exceptional relationship manager, with experience working across client accounts, external partnerships, business development, director level relationships. The role will manage a portfolio of high-value corporate partnerships each with their own partnership deliverables and KPIs. You will be expected to champion Teach First’s vision and mission and deliver the level of service that we are renowned for. Please note this role is a 13-month Fixed Term Contract, ideally from February 2020.

• Are you experienced in high-value partnership management and do you have proven expertise in thinking creatively to develop and grow partnerships?
• Do you have a natural ability to build and develop relationships?
• Do you have a positive ‘can do’ approach and natural diplomacy?
• Do you have the skills to deal with complex supporter issues?
• Do you have outstanding and persuasive verbal and written communication skills?
• Do you have experience at juggling conflicting internal and external stakeholder needs?

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Senior Partnership Manager.

Please note, interviews will be held on Friday 29th November.

Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV and cover letter showing how you meet our essentials ready to upload.

To apply for a vacancy at Teach First you are required to complete an application on our careers website. If you are applying via an external job board you will be redirected to our careers website where you should complete your application. We will not progress any applications that have not been submitted in this way.

Global Head of Major Giving

EXCEPTIONAL MAJOR GIFTS LEADER REQUIRED TO HELP END FACTORY FARMING

We are looking for a talented Global Head of Major Gifts to lead our successful and growing Global Major Gifts team. Reporting into our Global Director of Fundraising, you will grow our Major Gifts income from the US and EU focusing on Individuals, Trusts and Foundations and explore our potential further with Institutional and Corporate partners.

You’ll work with a dynamic and ambitious team who have produced a significant growth from international philanthropic partners over the past 4 years from £1.8m to £4.5m this year. The added value we particularly seek from this role is helping the organization move into new partnerships and areas. That will be vital to bring to life new programs which require levels of funding ranging from £7million to £21million over the next five years. You will also be leading on integrating Major Gifts within the programs department further and drive high standards and processes for major gifts fundraising within the organization. We need someone with 5+ years’ experience of team management and raising substantial gifts in the international NGO sector.

Global Head of Major Giving Responsibilities:

Internally you will have close liaison with our HQ and international mission-delivery colleagues as well as the wider fundraising team. Leading the team, you will be responsible for translating ambitious programmatic strategies into cases for support, present them to do donors, do prospect research and ensure truly exemplary stewardship.

Global Head of Major Giving Requirements:

We are looking for a senior entrepreneurial major gifts fundraiser. You have a proven track record in achieving growth in major gifts fundraising, boundless energy, world-class communication, and outstanding negotiating and relationship-building skills.

To succeed in this role, you will have a track record of soliciting significant (at least £1m+) gifts from major gifts together with demonstrable success of relationship building, personal stewardship and experience of working at a high level of Major Giving in international markets, with already established relationships and networks.

Please see our website for a full job description and person specification.

About CiWFI - Compassion in World Farming International:

Compassion in World Farming International is a fast-growing and influential campaigning charity that is already transforming the lives of millions of farm animals around the world and seeking to change fundamentally the way our food is produced.

"Ambitious organisation, rewarding cause". Glassdoor, Aug 2019

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Job type: Full Time, Permanent; 37 hours per week

Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 - depending on experience

Benefits: For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions. We offer 25 days paid holiday; 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. We occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station; Free parking.

Closing date: 8th December 2019
Interviews date: Will take place on a rolling programme throughout the application period.

You may have experience of the following: Head of Major Gifts, Head of Major Giving, Major Donor, Major Gifts, Major Giving, Charity, Charities, Fundraising, Third Sector, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Relationship Manager, Business Development, Donor Management, Campaign Management, Campaign Manager, etc.

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Do you want to change the lives of some of the most vulnerable young people in Sub Saharan Africa? We do. 

We exist to transform the lives of those who are affected by deafness, hearing loss and other disabilities, giving them the same access to education, health, inclusion and long-term life choices. 

We are looking for an outstanding and innovative International Programmes Manager who will shape and lead development of our projects with our local partners in Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. 

This role requires a programme manager with a passion and experience in international work and an outstanding track record in successful fundraising. This should include multi-year grants from institutional donors and from trusts and foundations. 

You will possess high levels of energy, integrity and creativity that this exciting role demands and you will also actively contribute towards the wider strategic direction of Signal. 

We have four highly-skilled, motivated and dedicated partners overseas and you will need to have the experience and ability to connect with, build and manage key relationships quickly with them. 

You will lead in developing and managing relationships with existing funders and source, develop, write and expand the international programme base with new funding streams. 

You will lead in communicating the strategies and vision of our international work to supporters and assist with UK project work to ensure Signal’s vision and strategy is cross-cutting. 

In return, we are offering a career defining opportunity to impact on an organisation that is tackling equality of access to services for children and young people with hearing loss and other disabilities. 

We expect that this senior role will require occasional work outside the usual office hours. 

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage current multi-year programmes with the four international partners, writing and delivering timely, high quality reports to ensure donor compliance; 
• Develop Signal’s international funding strategy - manage existing partnerships as well as identify and advise on new opportunities for partnerships and funding; 
• Write and develop detailed, attractive applications and proposals with our partners which will encourage financial support from prospective funding partners; 
• Plan and undertake annual monitoring visits to partners; 
• Report directly to the Board of Trustees to ensure they are well informed about Signal’s international activities; 
• Directly manage the international budgets ensuring high quality financial reports with and from our partners for internal and donor compliance; 
• Manage the international monitoring and reporting systems.

Person Specification and Skills

• Demonstrable, proven experience of managing multiple multi-year international programmes;
• Demonstrable experience of reporting to institutional donors;
• Proven track record of developing and writing successful funding proposals from institutional donors to trusts and foundations;
• Strong planning, communication and presentation skills;
• An ability to build effective and trusting relationships;
• Financial planning and management experience and demonstrable ability to prepare, analyse and interpret budgets and accounts;
• Proven management experience and comfortable working in a small team;
• Keen interest in Signal’s area of work and the challenges facing those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• Driven and resilient in the face of a tough fundraising climate;
• Experience in undertaking international monitoring visits is desired but not essential;
• Experience working with people with disabilities is desired though not essential;
• Experience in strategic planning would be desirable.

What the Role Offers

• Opportunity to contribute to make a real difference for people living with hearing loss, deafness and other disabilities in our countries of operation
• Contributory pension following probationary period
• 25 days’ (pro rata) annual leave entitlement
• Based in Signal’s head office, Shrewsbury

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a detailed covering letter in support of your application of maximum two pages to Signal’s Chair of Trustees Martin James.

You should include the contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We will not contact your referees prior to interview.

Interviews are expected to take place in early December 2019.

Signal requests no contact from recruiters or media sales.

We can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Programmes Senior Associate (responsible for information management and analysis)

• Reporting to: Global Programmes Director
• Terms: FTE (flexible working arrangements considered)
• Salary: £26k - £32k (plus 4% pension contribution)
• Location: Central London (Vauxhall)
• Start date: Early Jan 2020

About the Organisation

United World Schools is dedicated to improving the educational opportunities of poor and marginalised children around the world. By providing children with a basic education, we are striking at the heart of long term poverty and deprivation – a long game but one we are tackling head on and with ambition and commitment. UWS provides a flexible education model that is simple yet effective in remote regions. The model follows the national curriculum, whilst supporting teachers to implement educational programmes that are appropriate for the contexts in which they are working.

We are a  growing team of 16 staff based in London and we have a much bigger team delivering our programmes in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nepal. All of our staff are incredibly passionate about what they do, and committed to going above and beyond for the cause. In London, where this role would be based, we have a fun and dynamic office environment featuring team socials, music, Bake Off sweepstakes and the occasional team karaoke night! The  Programmes Senior Associate would also be required to fly out and support some of our projects, and see first-hand what it means to provide education in remote and marginalised communities. 

Role Summary 

The Senior Associate will be at the beating heart of a programmatic growth journey that will see an additional 30,000+ more children be able to go to school in the next few years. The role will engage with and support all areas of UWS operations - measuring, analysing and effectively reporting on the impact (direct and long-term) of our programmes as well as being responsible for ensuring that our monitoring and reporting systems are robust and effective.  The role will make a significant contribution to the successful operations of the Programmes team and further develop the communication and support channels between Programmes, Partnerships and Fundraising. 

A key aspect of the role will be to fully utilise a new programmatic data management system that is being developed for UWS by ‘Beyondme’ (the charitable wing of Deloitte) to support the in-country teams in improving their monitoring, evaluation and reporting. You will also work closely with the Fundraising and Communication teams to enhance our reporting capacity and ensure that the evidence of impact that we gather, (through our monitoring, as well as case studies, focus groups, stories and films) is being conveyed in a compelling and accessible way. Through this, you will play a vital role in supporting a wide range of our stakeholders including major institutional funders, trusts and foundations, as well as our exciting partnerships with corporates and schools across the globe.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Lead responsibility for the quality of UWS monitoring and information management and the systems and procedures used for this.  Identify and adopt models of best practice and relevant external research, to ensure that UWS’ data management and analysis is as efficient and effective as possible.

• Responsibility for developing and maintaining a fit-for-purpose, high quality central database for all UWS operations. 

• Ensure that UWS’ planning is evidence-driven and that relevant information is accessible for all teams.

• Introduce and quality assure effective systems and procedures for collecting and using information and data in-country.

• Lead the training of UWS staff in data management and analysis where necessary. Significant technical capabilities not required here, as training opportunities will be available.

• Responsibility for the quantitative and qualitative (case studies, stories, photos, films etc) monitoring, analysis and reporting of UWS’ (direct and long-term) impact.

• Monitor and maintain the quality and accessibility of information and data across the organisation, as required – for example UWS’s google drive documents.

• Responsibility for all UWS information/data reports and dashboards as required for the changing and growing needs of UWS and its stakeholders.

• Support the SMT and Communication Directors (in-country) to ensure the efficient and sufficient flow of information between the different teams and countries within UWS.

• Support all areas of work of the UK Programmes team, as required.

Knowledge and core competencies

We are looking for an ambitious candidate to grow and develop with the organisation. This means that above all, we are looking for someone who is open to learning new skills and can take a proactive approach to new tasks and responsibilities.

• Educated to degree level, ideally with previous experience in a similar position

• Strong relationship building skills with proven ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders, including communicating remotely with teams in the field

• Ability to think and work strategically - identifying the right opportunities for impact and leading their delivery with confidence

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise work and juggle multiple things at once

• A high level of numeracy and confident analysing data and managing dashboards (or a willingness to learn!)

• Ability to research, set up and train others in new systems and procedures for monitoring and managing  information

• Strong skills in analysing and evaluating information, and a broad understanding of the issues around impact evaluation in development education

• Ability to produce high quality reports, proposals, presentations and other communications to a range of current and potential stakeholders 

• Ability to lead independent projects involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed

• Determined, persuasive, ambitious, flexible and a proactive team player … which means you commit and deliver for the cause.

• Willing to jump on a plane to Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal and other countries we will be moving to in the future, to support our projects!

How to apply 

You should give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of two referees, one of whom should be your current/most recent employer.  References will only be taken once your express permission has been granted. 

United World Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are only able to accept applications from candidates that have the permanent right to work in the UK.

UWS is committed to the safeguarding of children and ensuring we recruit safely is central to this commitment. All applicants will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check as a condition of employment.

Jamie's Farm exists to transform the lives of vulnerable children by providing our unique combination of ‘farming, family, therapy & legacy’. The last few years have seen transformational growth for the charity, having expanded onto a second farm in Hereford in 2014, a third farm in Monmouth in 2018 and a fourth farm in Lewes 2019. We are now seeking a passionate and professional individual to play a key role in our small but dynamic fundraising team, strategically driving forward philanthropic gifts and legacy giving - leading on the day to day of fundraising from individuals. This is an exciting opportunity within a unique charity to significantly grow these income streams from their current base of around £300,000 a year. We are hopeful to find an experienced fundraiser who can support with ideas on how to grow our lower-level individual giving programme and regular donations too.

You will work closely with our CEO, Heads of Fundraising and the SLT as well as our fundraising team including a regional Fundraising Manager based at our Lewes Farm, a Fundraising Manager based at HQ and a Fundraising & Events Assistant, also based at HQ. For the right candidate, there is potential for this role to take on more of a leadership role within our existing team too. The income the fundraising team look after is diverse and includes gifts from trusts, corporates, events and individuals. This role will help Jamie’s Farm to raise the vital funds needed from voluntary income from individuals, the growth of which is paramount to our fundraising strategy.

About Jamie’s Farm  

Jamie’s Farm helps children to flourish at home, in education and in the community through an intensive week-long immersion in rural life. We provide young people with a tailored range of activities designed to offer each an opportunity for achievement, as well as a supportive family environment that encourages them to push themselves out of their comfort zone. Our therapeutic input makes use of individual and group sessions to allow pupils to reflect on their lives on the farm and back home, in order to draw out tangible strategies for improvements to be realised when they return. By working with teachers and committing to follow up visits in school, we aim to make changes catalysed by Jamie’s Farm last; internal and external evaluation has proven this so.

The initial spark for the charity came from Jamie Feilden, who was teaching in a Croydon comprehensive school when he began taking inner-city pupils back to his home farm in Wiltshire. Ten years on, we are now on track to welcome 2,000 young people each year to our farms. This represents a significant proportion of the 30,500 vulnerable young people who are most in need of our intervention. Consequently, we would be significantly contributing to tackling the grave problem of social and academic exclusion on a national scale.

Main Responsibilities

• Grow our pipeline of mid to high level givers, securing new multi-year gifts to help with the financial sustainability of the charity, always thinking beyond the current financial year;
• Continue the stewardship of a small number of major donor relationships who give to Jamie’s Farm upholding our high standards of donor care;
• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives;
• Lead on legacy giving by developing and delivering a strategy to grow this for Jamie’s Farm;
• Lead on planning, implementation and follow-up of ‘touch points’ and a couple of small donor events aimed at widening our network of supporters;
• Make this income stream your own, working closely with internal and external stakeholders;
• Attend networking events to proactively grow our network of supporters;
• Manage the database records, finance detail, gift aid, thank yous and communication with relationships you manage (with support from our fundraising assistant);
• Support our Fundraising Assistant with the management and growth of lower-level regular gifts;
• Occasional evening and weekend work to attend events will be required as well as travel to our other farm sites.

Benefits & Pay

• £29,000 - £38,000 pro rata depending on experience (with 6 month probationary period);
• All lunch meals provided and shared with our friendly team;
• Generous holiday entitlement (39 days pro rata, this includes bank holidays);
• Be part of a welcoming, vibrant team located on a beautiful Cotswold farm just outside of Bath; 
• Contribute to the growth of a dynamic, values-driven organisation. 

Person Specification

• 3 years+ experience of working in a fundraising team (essential);
• Demonstratable experience in target driven roles, especially in securing significant major gifts (essential);
• Good IT proficiency (Microsoft) and experience of using a fundraising database (essential);
• Understanding of compliance with fundraising regulations and Charity Commission (desirable);
• Experience writing strategy (desirable);
• Experience in managing or supporting an individual giving programme for lower-level gifts (desirable);
• Clean driving licence and access to a car (essential).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Exceptional communication (spoken, written and face to face), teamwork and organisational skills;
• Confidence in liaising with a range of internal and external stakeholders to build relationships;
• Good attention to detail in all aspects of work, but particularly able to write engaging and high standard funding proposals, manage multiple relationships and is familiar with financial reporting requirements within a fundraising role;
• Enthusiasm to support a medium sized but national children’s charity in a rural setting with flexibility for travel and occasional evening and weekend work;
• Ability to contribute to wider vision, strategy and goals of an ambitious, professional and unique charity.

How to apply: please check our website for details on where to send your CV and covering letter (2 sides). Your covering letter should explain your relevant experience, how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification, if you are interested in part-time or full-time and what motivated you to apply for this role. 

Closing date: 9am Friday 6th December;

Interviews at Jamie’s Farm Bath: 11th December

Start date: Flexible in January - February 

Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offer all Jamie's Farm employees are subject to an enhanced DBS check in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive forward the financial sustainability of an international development programme. This is a key role in financial planning and reporting across four country programmes within King's Global Health Partnerships.

King’s Global Health Partnerships has been working in Somaliland since 2000, Sierra Leone since 2011, the Kongo Central province of the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2013 and Zambia since 2018.

With a growing portfolio of research and development grants, we are looking for an individual to play a key role in improving financial controls, planning and management reporting across our four partnerships.

This role sits at the interface between programme teams, KCL finance teams, donors and delivery partners in Africa. The role will oversee financial management of KGHPs restricted and unrestricted funds, playing a key role in financial planning and reporting across four country programmes.

The postholder will also play a role in strengthening fund management, introducing financial controls and ensuring that funds are managed in a way that aligns to KCL and donor requirements. Alongside this, the postholder will provide financial management to a small portfolio of institutional donor funded projects, primarily Prepared-forPractice, a £3m, 5-year project funded by the Department for International Development’s Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR) fund. Overall the postholder will be responsible for:

• Meeting donor financial deliverables, including reports, forecasts, reprofiles, audits

• Supporting the programme teams with accounting, budgeting and forecasting to ensure sound financial management

• Providing support and capacity building to project partners to ensure they are able to meet financial requirements The post will be embedded within the King’s Global Health Partnerships team in Denmark Hill, and will work closely and receive support from the Management Accounts and Research Management and Innovation Directorate team.

Fundraising Manager

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Do you have a successful track record in building relationships and experience in fundraising across a range of income streams?

An exciting opportunity has opened up at London School of Theology for a Fundraising Manager to join our Communications and Engagement team. We are looking for someone to join us in this exciting role and contribute to, implement, and deliver the School’s fundraising activities.

Full Time / Part Time / Flexible Working

We appreciate not everyone has the same working needs. Please do advise what your preferred working pattern would be when you apply.

About The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our fundraising strategy enables the School to meet its ambitious income targets in line with our strategic plan and budget. You will have overall responsibility for the performance, day to day management, and delivery of all of London School of Theology’s fundraising activities across a range of income streams, including charitable trusts, individual giving, and legacies.

You will work alongside the Director of Finance and Administration, Executive Team, Principal and external stakeholders. You will liaise widely across departments, including Finance and Communications, and have responsibility for gift administration and prospect research, as well as providing general support where required for the department

Job Summary:  

The following key tasks are indicative of the role. The list is not exhaustive, and tasks may be amended, added or subtracted in response to changing requirements or in line with the skills and experience of the post holder.

Trusts:

· Coordinate Trust fundraising operations including prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and solicitation planning.

· Write compelling and professionally presented funding applications, each tailored for its audience and making the case for supporting London School of Theology in the most persuasive terms.

· Ensure that all reporting requirements are met for successful funding applications.

Individuals:

· Support the development of a portfolio of prospective major donors, identifying, cultivating, and stewarding gifts.

· Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to develop and implement a successful and integrated donor relations programme that strategically targets all levels and channels of giving.

· Ensure donors are acknowledged and recognised, to strengthen their financial support for the London School of Theology.

· Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to maximise the potential of alumni relations and church partnerships to support and advance fundraising success.

Legacies:

· Raise legacy income to agreed targets, by developing and implementing a legacy fundraising strategy, including relevant monthly reporting on progress.

· Establish long-term relationships between potential legators and the School to ensure a strong and sustainable funding base.

· Ensure notifications of gifts are dealt with efficiently, appropriately and in a timely fashion.

Data Management:

· Track donor relations and fundraising activities in the database to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.

· Review and control all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, letters, pledges, and reports.

General

· Work closely with the Director of Finance and Administration and the Principal to establish goals on a rolling 0-12+ month basis. This includes input on setting fundraising KPIs around income generation, developing broader fundraising strategies, and developing support for fundraising projects.

· Undertake tasks that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Institution:

· Attendance and active participation at Organisational Management Group (OMG) and other School committees as required.

Closing date for applications: 0900 hours Wednesday 20 November 2019.

Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2019. 

Interested applicants are welcome to have a conversation with the Director of Finance and Administration prior to applying.

A CV and letter of application (in which you specifically state how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification) and your preferred working pattern should be submitted to:

The HR Manager

London School of Theology

Green Lane, Northwood

Middlesex HA6 2UW

Action Against Hunger has a vision of a world free from hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. We save the lives of children and work with their communities before and after the disaster strikes. We enable people to provide for themselves, see their children grow up strong, and build prosperous communities. We constantly search for more effective solutions, while sharing our knowledge and expertise with the world. We push for long-term change. We will never give up. Until the world is free from hunger.

We are recruiting for a Senior Programme Funding and Contracts Manager who will work, within the Programme Funding Team, to help develop and manage a rapidly growing funding portfolio. They will play a key role in supporting Action Against Hunger to increase and deliver on its UK Government related programme funding portfolio, both country/regional specific and global initiatives. The post holder will also work with colleagues to raise Action Against Hunger’s profile and engagement with the UK Government and UK sector, to inform, influence and collaborate on key areas of importance for Action Against Hunger’s mandate. The post holder will support Action Against Hunger in responding to crises through our memberships of the Start Network and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). This role may focus on particular countries/region(s), as well as selected global initiatives.

In line with Action Against Hunger International’s DFID Engagement Strategy, and maximising the linkages between the UK Government’s international agenda and Action Against Hunger’s global priorities, the Senior Programme Funding and Contracts Manager will work closely with HQs and country teams, to develop opportunities and increase the level of new grants and commercial contracts, and ensure effective delivery on our rapidly growing portfolio of UK Government related grants/contracts, as well as funding from the Start Network and DEC. As part of a small but growing team, the Senior Manager will be expected to work at both an operational and strategic level, delivering on both funding and contract/grant management targets, as well as providing Action Against Hunger with high-level strategic and tactical direction on engaging with the UK Government and UK sector at UK, regional and country-levels.

We are always looking to recruit passionate and dedicated individuals who are keen to join our team and contribute to the fight against child hunger. For more detailed information on the role, please download the attached pdf Job Description. The post will be based in Action Against Hunger-UK’s London office. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK may apply.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 2nd December 2019. Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2019.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding.

FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT

The Fundraising Department raises private income for MSF field operations globally, and to cover MSF’s administration costs in the UK. The Fundraising Department contains the Major Gifts, Campaigns, Community & Events, and Supporter Care teams and in 2018 a team of around 25 people delivered income of £52.7 million.

Our goal is to build loyalty by bringing supporters closer to the people that MSF assists, and the medical action that private donations make possible. MSF UK prides itself on the accessibility of the Fundraising Department to our supporters and the provision of excellent supporter care; this is central to the philosophy of our fundraising.

MAJOR GIFTS TEAM

MSF has internationally identified Major Gifts as key to the strategic and cost-effective growth in income for the MSF Movement. The UK contribution to this expansion is delivered by the Major Gifts Team through the development, management and implementation of strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors.

MSF UK has a committed group of major donors made up of individuals, corporate supporters and trusts & foundations. We currently define a major donor as any individual donating £10,000 and above or any organisation donating £5,000 and above. In 2018 the Major Gifts Team, comprised of seven people, raised over £12 million from more than 400 major donors.

• The Major Gifts Coordinator is responsible for overseeing administration, events, coordinating content for team communications, and for the processes involved in ensuring the Major Gifts programme is running smoothly.
• The Major Gifts Administrator is in two days a week and is responsible for key administrative functions, including the banking administration and thanking process, and provides support with the planning and delivery of Major Gifts events.
• The Major Gifts Stewardship Coordinator is in four days a week and manages a portfolio of existing donors.
• Two Major Gifts Officers are responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of donors who typically require a level of detailed reporting or relationship management. Both Officers are responsible for new business – one with a focus on trusts and foundations and one on corporate supporters.
• The Major Gifts Partnerships Manager is responsible for the partnerships strategy with an individual focus on securing support at the £100k plus level.
• The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for team strategy and managing a small selection of the highest value accounts.

The Major Gifts Officer is a key role within the team, and central to ensuring our fundraising success.

Our team values underpin how we work together as a team and it’s important that we hold ourselves, and one another, accountable to these: respect, integrity, humanity, accountability, and empowerment, with collaboration at the centre.

JOB PURPOSE

To be an integral part of the Major Gifts team, managing relationships with individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate supporters. You will be responsible for a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF, and seeking new funding from prospective donors, with a focus on trusts and foundations, to increase income.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major donor relationship management

• Manage a portfolio of individual, trust and corporate donors (typically yet not exclusively at the £25,000 - £100,000 level), working with other team members to ensure excellent stewardship and cultivation to maximise income for MSF UK
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, reports, updates, thank you letters and handwritten cards to donors
• Adhere to protocols around the financial restriction of support to projects and provide specific project reporting
• Update and maintain donor records on the donor database and other systems to ensure knowledge management and business continuity, complying with data protection legislation
• Where appropriate, assist the Major Gifts Manager and Major Gifts Partnerships Manager in building relationships with donors giving over £100,000
• Apply knowledge gained from supporter relationships to support the annual planning process for 2021
• Represent MSF UK at donor meetings and events

New business

• Support the Major Gifts Partnerships Manager in the delivery of a strategy for MSF UK to engage support from companies, in collaboration with relevant colleagues
• Identify and build relationships with potential new major donors, with a focus on companies who have an ability to give gifts in excess of £25,000, securing funding (and pro bono support as appropriate)
• Work with the team to move prospective and lapsed donors through the prospect pipeline to secure income
• Take the lead on the prospect research strategy for the corporate donor pipeline
• Produce prospect research profiles as required in accordance to data protection legislation

Develop internal relationships and knowledge of MSF

• Liaise with colleagues in MSF operations to gather project information as required
• Work as a full member of the Fundraising team, handling telephone calls from supporters (such as enquiries, processing card donations, change of address, amendments to regular donations etc) and assist with fundraising projects as and when required.
• Maintain commitment to the aims and values of MSF through proactive involvement in and attendance at MSF UK and wider movement operational activities
• Attend MSF’s corporate working group calls, feeding back to the rest of the team

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Experience of charity fundraising, within a trusts, major donor or corporate team, with a proven track record in managing donor relationships and generating significant income
• Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to analyse complex information and compile into concise, powerful and persuasive proposals and updates
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
• Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
• Computer literate and confidence in using all Microsoft Office programmes and databases
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects
• Level of analytical, written, and technical skills to degree level or equivalent
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated commitment to the aims and values of MSF

Candidates must hold an appropriate passport or permit to work in the UK.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: 18 November 2019, 11.59pm. 

RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE

Closing date for applications: Monday 18 November 2019, 11.59pm

Interviews: Monday 25 and Wednesday 27 November 2019

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 15,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

With approximately 40 retail stores already across the UK and new stores opening almost weekly, Dogs Trust is the most rapidly growing charity retailer in the UK. With a broad range of donated and bought in products, we are looking for dynamic and flexible managers who have the customer and the charity at the heart of everything they do. 

Now you can be part of our next chapter. We are seeking a commercially minded Store Manager, working 5 days a week (including most weekends), to help to build and inspire a team of volunteers, take personal ownership for the performance of the store, maximise profits and deliver excellent customer service. In this varied and exciting role you will be instrumental in ensuring your store is a successful hub of the community, working closely with Rehoming Centres and representing the Dogs Trust brand. This is a great opportunity to be part of a busy and dynamic retail environment that changes every day!

So if you have retail experience along with strong team and budgetary management skills and enjoy leading from the front and driving sales through commercial awareness and inspirational customer service whilst making a difference to the dogs in our care, please apply.

Title: Major Gifts Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Budget Responsibility: None

Based at: Head Office, Woolston, Southampton

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 doe

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Major Gifts Team

Fundraising Team

Development Department
 

Job Purpose To provide tactical support and co-ordination across all the Major Gifts Team’s income streams (Trusts, HNWIs and Legacies) and assist the team in reaching agreed annual income targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and send compelling Trust applications to our regular Trust supporters.

• Support the Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating the production of high quality supporter communications and materials.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating a project to generate income from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s), liaising with the Society’s Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in the delivery of the Legacy Marketing Plan.

• Support in the delivery of bespoke cultivation events for HNWI’s and legacy pledgers.

• Support the Major Gifts Team with donor stewardship, donor journey and donor recognition tasks.

• Keep accurate records of all correspondence with Society stakeholders on Raisers’ Edge.

• Provide administrative duties related to trust and HNWI income generation, such as sourcing materials, preparing invoices and other activities as required.

Personal Development

The Major Gifts Officer will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability, identifying appropriate training and development opportunities as required.

Person Specification (minimum requirement)

Essential Attributes

• Confident and competent at approaching donors and prospects on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to represent the Society in person.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats e.g. proposals, reports, brochures and posters/flyers.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage a complex and demanding variety of tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience.
• Prepared to work outside of normal office hours in the evenings and occasional weekends, including some overnight stays and overseas travel.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in working in a busy fundraising environment.
• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database.
• Experience of working for a charity and an understanding of charity law.
• An understanding of the global shipping and maritime industry.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• New modern building
• Friendly atmosphere
• Life assurance benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Out of town with easy access to main transport links