Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Islington, London, EC1V. Due to coronavirus the role will be based at home until the London office reopens

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: Monday 8 February 2021 at 10am

Interview date: Wednesday 17 or Thursday 18 February 2021

There will be two stages of interviews. Successful candidates after the first round will be invited to a second interview which will take place week commencing Monday 22 February.

The Director of Fundraising and Engagement role at JDRF UK is an amazing internationally-focused opportunity for an ambitious and successful senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record of success. JDRF UK is a medical research charity that is part of a global network of partner charities. The funds we raise go towards our global research programme which funds world-class research to improve treatments and find cures for type 1 diabetes.

As the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you will have the vision, determination and entrepreneurial flair to lead our award-winning fundraising team to deliver in excess of £8 million year on year, working towards the goal of £10 million voluntary income.

You will have a thorough understanding of a number of fundraising streams and have a track record of delivering income growth. You will be a leader who can motivate, drive and inspire a large fundraising team.

Not only is our research programme global, this role, unlike others, will provide you with the opportunity to work collaboratively with international colleagues and donors. The role and the organisation are international in every sense of the word.

You will need to be able to generate new ideas and ways of working that bring out the best in your people.

You will need to be a strategic thinker and have experience of delivering an income generation strategy. You will be a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver the best outcomes for JDRF.

You will be skilled at networking, building external relationships and have proven experience of nurturing and maintaining relationships with key donors, supporters and board directors. Most importantly, you will be a visionary leader, motivating the fundraising directorate to reach new heights in accordance with our organisation values.

You will find a supportive, collaborative and highly motivated team at JDRF, always striving to improve lives for people living with type 1. In 2020, we were voted as one of the top 10 Charities to Work For in Third Sector’s inaugural Best Charities to Work For list.

In return we offer flexible working, a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket/bike loan and an Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter below.  Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification with examples.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

In Memory Fundraising Officer

Full Time 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part time working by agreement)

Salary up to £30,000

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.  At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

The Role

This is an exciting new role giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop our In Memory offering.  The role reports to the Head of Individual Giving and will work closely with the other members of the Fundraising team, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust staff and volunteers.

The focus of this role will be to champion In Memory Giving both internally to Hospital teams and volunteers and externally to the community and local businesses.

Responsible for the delivery of a new and sizeable income stream, this role will identify, develop and implement plans to maximise income and ensure a regular flow of income to achieve annual targets.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:

• proven experience of in memory fundraising /marketing in a product management or development role,
• developed new, audience-led products and propositions, and monitored their ongoing effectiveness,
• experience of fundraising and stewardship with a passion for supporting in memory donors.

You will:

• be highly organised, detail focused and sensitive when leading on our In Memory Giving programme,
• be an innovator and be able to creatively market this important aspect of fundraising,
• have excellent communication skills with the ability to empathise and build relationships.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your up to date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021.

The Crowd (www.thecrowd.me) is a network for purpose-led businesses to share insights on the big global trends impacting the transition to a low carbon, socially sustainable future. We are recruiting an experienced events manager with a passion for sustainability to programme, co-ordinate and deliver our events and community engagement.

Over the last twelve years, The Crowd has hosted 200+ events and brought together over 16,000 business leaders committed to sustainability and public leadership. We have welcomed high profile global leaders including Christiana Figueres (Former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC), Kate Raworth (renegade economist), Lord Deben (Chair, UK Climate Change Committee) Jonathon Porritt CBE (Founder, Forum for the Future) and Henry Timms (co-author, New Power). Since 2018 The Crowd has been operated by Common Vision, a social enterprise specialising in public dialogue around long-term social and political issues.

The Events and Operations Manager will programme, communicate and organise a wide range of events, both online and in person.

Key responsibilities

• Programming and executing a varied schedule of events for The Crowd on topics relating to corporate sustainability and socially responsible business
• Programming and executing events relating to Common Vision's other programmes
• Liaising with our community members and event participants including business professionals, civil society leaders, public commentators, Parliamentarians and academics
• Liaising with high profile speakers and contributors including senior business/civil society leaders, Parliamentarians and other public figures
• Contributing to our external facing communications including written, audio-visual and other creative content outputs
• Supporting outreach via social media and channels/ platforms for our published content

• Supporting fundraising bids and external engagement with partners, funders and wider stakeholders 
• General project management and administration

Candidate specification

We are looking for a proactive, versatile individual who is comfortable working at a fast pace in a start-up environment. You will need to demonstrate:

• At least three years of events organisation experience in the corporate or charity sectors
• Knowledge of virtual event delivery (e.g. webinars, online events etc)
• Impeccable administrative and organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail
• Experience of copywriting, producing and editing web materials, and social media 
• An enthusiasm for knowledge and insights relating to corporate responsibility and/ or social, economic and environmental sustainability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• A conscientious and flexible work ethic

We will consider part-time or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Disability Rights UK (DR UK) is a charity with our office based in the Olympic Park in East London. We occupy a unique position as the only national organisation led by disabled people. 90% of our trustees have lived experience of disability, as do the majority of our staff and volunteers. We describe ourselves as ‘disabled people leading change’.

Our charitable objectives include breaking the link between poverty and disability and challenging negative perceptions in society. We work to reduce the additional barriers that disabled people face. Evidence of injustice and inequality that we gather is taken forward into our policy and campaigning work.

We offer advice and information services to disabled people and member organisations. Our website reaches one million people each year with factsheets on subjects such as welfare benefits, housing, education, transport and accessing legal advice.

DR UK runs a range of innovative projects, working with partners including other Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs), to demonstrate new approaches to disabled people’s participation. For example, we have a successful model of working with disabled people, local DPOs, social workers and Sport England to change attitudes, perceptions and practices around physical activity and wellbeing.

To underpin this vital and far-reaching work we have a plan to increase our annual income from individual giving, legacies, grant funding and corporate activity.

The role

This is an exciting time to join us. This newly created post is designed to build our digital fundraising, grow the number of individuals actively supporting DR UK and increase income from trusts and foundations. You will be asked to come up with as many effective, innovative and engaging fundraising approaches as possible to help achieve these aims.

 DR UK has continued working at full capacity during the pandemic:

• supporting disabled people contacting our helplines
• producing special Covid-19 supplements for the advice sector
• creating high level channels for feeding the experiences of disabled people into emerging national policy and practice

Motivation and communication across staff teams has never been better – being already used to remote working and having a strong unity of purpose at this time.

As our Fundraising Manager, you will have a unique opportunity to influence the design of new systems and ways of working. This will include helping shape the development of our digital strategy and the fundraising aspects of our new website, to be launched in the second half of 2021.

To fulfil this wide-ranging role, we are seeking a highly creative, determined and enthusiastic fundraising all-rounder, with the ability to lead on income generating activities, while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

You will report to and work with our Head of Business Development to make sure fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise DR UK’s profile and enhance our reputation in line with our values.

In return we offer a highly competitive salary, employer pension, flexi-working and an informal, inclusive and modern workplace within the Here East innovation zone on the edge of the London Olympic Park. There will be opportunities for training and personal development.

To apply, please send your current CV together with a cover letter, outlining why you want this job and addressing each point in the person specification. Should you wish to apply using another format, please contact us. Otherwise, applications without a suitable cover letter will not be considered.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small fundraising team as we look to develop our existing income generation streams. With a focus on building relationships you will work with donors who give in different ways, such as individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and corporate partners.

You will need to have great interpersonal skills, be confident when meeting new people, and have a desire to find new opportunities to promote the work of Designability and our case for support. You’ll be encouraged to put forward and develop your own fundraising ideas and a good level of creativity would be a benefit.

Designability is an independent national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence.  Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops new products and provides innovative services which deliver greater choice for disabled people. We are a creative and inspiring team, operating with the freedom to explore and deliver exciting new ways of working, beyond statutory provision.

You will be joining a team which includes mechanical and electronics engineers, workshop technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers, researchers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every person with a disability has the products they want to live the life they choose.

As Head of Fundraising & Sustainability, you’ll be responsible for developing and implementing forward-thinking, best-practice strategies to bring in non-Zakat funds (Sadaqah from major donors, institutional grants and legacy giving). This income enables us not only to keep the NZF platform running but also to take it to the next level, to reach more Zakat-givers and beneficiaries across the UK. 

Working closely with our Chief Executive and Director of Operations, you’ll be responsible for engaging with a range of stakeholders to encourage investment in the NZF vision and mission. Your main focus will be major donors and institutional fundraising. The expectation is to develop the function such that it generates an additional £400k a year within two years. 

GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature.  We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations.  We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.

Job Title:              Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland

Department:         Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department

Reports to:           Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date:            1 April 2021

Salary:                  £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus

Job Outline:

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
• Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
• Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
• Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
• Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
• Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
• Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
• Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
• Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
• Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives

Advantageous Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
• Good working knowledge of CRM software

Career Progression

GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision.  The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner.  Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.

Annual Leave

In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days

Application Deadline:  15th February 2021

Introduction:

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery hostel, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which takes into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.

Role and Responsibilities:

Working with and under the direction of the Director of Operations, you will:

• Manage the fundraising and communications team and direct their work where needed.
• Chair fundraising team meetings.
• Ensure fundraising targets are reached.
• Manage SCT communications
• Set targets for the team and track the progress.
• Write reports on the progress of fundraising for the Trustees (normally quarterly).
• Ensure that a good quantity of funding applications are made every month to help reach the funding target.
• With the Community Fundraiser, oversee any volunteer fundraising opportunities that are undertaken for SCT, liaising with Corporates where necessary. Additionally, facilitating liaison with the Volunteer Coordinator in the Retail Team
• Meet regularly with the Director of Operations and provide updates on progress.
• Identify potential donors including trusts, companies, churches and individuals and prepare applications for funding.
• Support and grow SCT’s network of Vice Patrons.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing funders, including report writing and reapplication.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations from individuals, including major donors and regular donors.
• Develop and maintain efficient and comprehensive records and systems covering all aspects of fundraising work.
• Devise and develop fundraising events and initiatives to raise support and public interest.
• Represent SCT to external organisations including giving presentations about our work.
• Represent Fundraising at the weekly Managers’ Meetings.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as requested by the Senior Management Team.
• Creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for the organisation.
• Hosting a monthly M&E meeting with services managers

GENERAL

• Represent the organisation at appropriate external meetings and events.
• Implement the Equal Opportunities Policy, understanding its implication in the development of services to service users.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of the SCT and best practice of the Institute of Fundraising
• Attend training courses as required.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the pos

Please apply with CV and Cover letter (max 2 pages).

1st stage interviews will take place on February 8th 2021 and 2nd stage interviews will take place on February 15th 2021.

Fundraising Administrator

Location: Remote working during the pandemic, role is based in the London office, but we are open to applicants from all over the UK

Relief International (RI) is a leading non-profit organisation working across the Middle East, Africa and Asia to provide humanitarian assistance. . We specialise in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and chronic poverty.

We are looking for a highly experienced Administrator who will work closely with and support Relief International’s Development & Communications team, to support the growth of income for the organization in Europe and globally. You will join a growing team based in London and Washington DC.

You will be responsible for delivering best in class customer service, administrative fundraising support, managing all financial reporting, database management, and other administrative functions of the Development and Communications team.

The Fundraising Administrator will benefit from the support of all team members and at the same time, will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and to manage their own work. Working in a fast-paced, challenging, and stimulating professional environment, the Fundraising Administrator will play an important role in acting as the first point of contact for donor enquiries, information, and donor care, and in supporting Relief International’s existing fundraising efforts in the US, UK and EU donor markets.

To be successful in the role you will bring proven experience in working in an administrative role. Your strong IT skills will be essential, along with excellent organisation, data management, attention to detail and written skills. 

Closing date: Please apply immediately we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore may withdraw the position for the job board closing date.

Apply via our online application portal by following the link below. You’ll need to upload your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability against the requirements for this role. 

Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.

Note to external agencies, we will not be accepting CVs from third parties

Relief International is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Relief International is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants. 

12 month maternity contract

Home based whilst restrictions are in place then moving to a mixed homeworking and office based structure

SportInspired is a national, award winning charity helping children and young people from the UK’s most deprived communities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.

It is unacceptable that 4.1m children are growing up in poverty in the UK. We passionately believe sport has a vital part to play in improving the life-chances of those who need it most.

By 2030, we will be supporting every 9-year-old across the UK with our services. This role will play a key part in that growth.

Here’s what you will need to do:

Income Generation

• Lead on delivery and review of SportInspired’s fundraising strategy in line with 2030 vision
• Oversee and lead on the retention and growth of existing funding partnerships
• Oversee and lead on developing new funding partnerships across all SportInspired’s key income streams:  

1. Corporate
2. Housing Associations
3. Trusts & Foundations
4. Councils
5. Major Donors (new)
6. Individual Giving (new)
7. Legacy (new)
8. Events (new)

• Produce compelling proposals across all income streams

• Manage funding pipeline
• Oversee all proposal submissions
• Directly mange key relationships
• Ensure donor journey supports long-term partnerships
• Ensure cross fertilisation across all relevant income streams is maximised

Communications

• Support the Communications Magner to develop a new Marketing and Communications strategy in line with 2030 vision
• Oversee the development of SportInspired’s key audiences, ultimately creating a thriving, engaged community across all media channels
• Oversee the professionalisation of SportInspired’s assets and content enabling the voices of the children we support to be heard and strengthen our supporter base
• Oversee the evolution of our audiences to raise income through the following channels:

1. Legacy
2. Individual Giving
3. Events

Organisational Development & Governance

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, deliver the SportInspired strategy and ensure funding and communications supports SportInspired’s overall strategic aims
• Collaborate with all colleagues to ensure reporting deadlines are managed and met
• Lead on the development of new income streams, major donors, legacy and events
• Manage key relationships with Trustees to support income generation and growth
• Lead the development of annual and longer-term income generation plans and create robust systems, processes and best practices to implement those plans efficiently and effectively
• Report on departmental performance at Board Meetings and implement internal monitoring and reporting structures to ensure accountability
• Performance management and development of the team
• Monitor and review learning and development structure for team and make recommendations based on evidenced impact

Skills / Knowledge:

• Excellent communications skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
• Excellent, persuasive writing skills
• Excellent Microsoft office skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Understanding of fundraising regulations and best practices
• Deep understanding of fundraising frameworks and best practice
• Highly organised, with ability to manage your own and the team’s workload with competing priorities
• Commercially astute and credible professional
• Sharp attention to detail
• Open and transparent, shares knowledge with others
• Team player
• A passion for working with children and young people
• Desirable to have understanding of budgets and charity governance and financial management

Experience:

• High-level fundraising experience of personally securing five/six-figure partnerships
• Significant corporate fundraising experience with demonstrable income generation results
• Significant team management and team growth experience
• Significant proposal writing experience with proven ability to distil complex information into a compelling case for support
• Demonstrable experience of innovating to secure new funding
• Significant, successful experience of pitching for new partnerships
• Desirable to have worked successfully in a small to medium sized charity setting
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM
• Desirable to have experience in a senior leadership role, with board reporting responsibilities

Notes:

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Part-time can be considered for exceptional candidates.

Equal opportunities employer

SportInspired values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. We request that you complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to establish if there are different success rates between genders, people of different sexual orientation, ages, different ethnic backgrounds or faiths, and people with disabilities. Your answers will be treated confidentially and will not affect your application in any way.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to everyone who applies, so only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

A unique opportunity to work on our 6 figure strategic partnership with The Body Shop at Home. 

About you 

We are looking for someone who really enjoys motivating fundraisers and building relationships. This role gives administrative and fundraising support across our largest strategic partnership with The Body Shop at Home.

About Children on the Edge

Children on the Edge is an international NGO based in Chichester, West Sussex. All our staff, partners and volunteers play a role in supporting the creation of protective environments, bringing hope, life, colour and fun to children living 'on the edge'.

This is a great time to join Children on the Edge - our projects are bringing significant change to communities living on the edge. Through 2020 we have remained true to our core values; being flexible, adaptive and innovative in both our programmes and our approach to fundraising. In everything we do, we focus on building relationships and listening to the children we work with, our local partners, and the donors that support our work so faithfully. 

About the role

This role is really rather unique! Children on the Edge was founded 30 years ago by Anita Roddick as part of The Body Shop. Today, our long-term partnership with The Body Shop at Home continues and is growing each year. In 2019 the partnership raised £380,000 and we anticipate raising more than £700,000 in 2020. We actively support more than 150 regional leaders within this direct sales business and almost 1,000 Ambassadors and fundraisers holding events. 

You will be equally comfortable building relationships ‘online’ in Facebook groups, by email and over the phone. We are looking for someone who really loves to be at the heart of engaging with supporters and crucially helping recognise and celebrate their achievements. 

You will be equally comfortable communicating in Facebook groups, by email and over the phone with hundreds and hundreds of our passionate supporters in this direct sales business.

For a full outline of the role and details of how to apply download the Job Pack on our website and send your CV with a covering letter stating how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for the role to the nominated email address in the job description.

Closing date for applications is  Friday 5th February 2021.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so prompt application is recommended.

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

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and are subject to enhanced DBS and Safeguarding checks.

The Client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £43,059 pa - Full-time

Derman provides a range of health related services including health advocacy, mental health and welfare advice to Kurdish, Turkish and Cypriot Turkish people. Derman is a medium size fast developing charity for the last thirty years with over 25 staff. Derman has an excellent reputation with the local Kurdish, Turkish and Cypriot Turkish communities as well as being respected by health professionals. 

The new Chief Executive Officer will lead the organisation into its next development phase. Applicants will need proven experience of managing an organisation or large team at a senior level and evidence of success in developing a service, working in a complex environment. You will need to speak English and Turkish. Speaking Kurdish (Kurmanci) would be a great advantage. The post is subject to a DBS check.

Derman strives to be:

· Community Led and Community Based

·Inclusive: We provide a service at no cost and accessible to all regardless of ethnicity, political or religious background.

· Professional: the best possible service in the most effective way

· Responsive: responding sensitively to the communities we serve.

· Caring: committed to providing a caring services.

Closing date: 5PM on 26th February 2021

Interviews will be held on 19th March 2021

Only those short-listed will be informed of the result.

The Fundraising Manager will optimise and execute the organisation’s fundraising activities in the UK. You will be responsible for a broad span of duties, from developing email marketing appeals and writing grant proposals to optimising and managing our development database and keeping regular contact with our donors and other stakeholders.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team. 

The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Covering Wales and the Midlands, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.

Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap Owned Products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.

The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers – Wales and the Midlands at present.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Key skills and requirements (essential):

• The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
• The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
• Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
• Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
• Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
• Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
• IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
• Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.

Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.

This role will close on close for shortlisting on 29th Jan 2021 and interviews will take place via MS Teams on

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract