The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR's Division of External Relations (DER) and is responsible for mobilizing resources from the private sector for refugees. UNHCR has developed an ambitious Private Sector Fundraising Strategy which focuses on both Individual Giving and Private Sector Partnerships and identifies priority markets and regions.
Multi-country campaigns are one of the key drivers of income growth for UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP). This area of work includes short-term fundraising appeals designed to accelerate private sector funding from individuals for a specific cause or theme or in response to external events. Appeals will respond to topical events that resonate with donors and supporters such as the Covid pandemic, news coverage of refugee issues or global movements; offering a significant opportunity to increase funds and supporter engagement that is currently not fully realized.
With drive, enthusiasm & flexibility you will fit in to our small, dynamic, friendly team raising funds to enhance patient care in the NHS hospitals & community services we support.
Your role will involve increasing the contributions of individuals, groups and local businesses by building relationships and exploring new fundraising opportunities from various sources. You will need good inter-personal and communication skills to inspire and motivate a wide range of range of stake holders, with the ability to develop and give presentations to groups and organisations. Supporting individuals who fundraise for the charity and engaging with local companies to support specific appeals is also key to your role.
If you enjoy working as part of a fun, hard-working, driven team and have passion the develop our NHS healthcare services, then you can help us make a difference! Please note that this position is a 12 month contract with the possibility of moving to a permanent contract subject to funding.
Northamptonshire Health Charity is an independent charity that supports both Northampton General Hospital and Northamptonshire community hospitals and mental health services above and beyond that which the NHS can provide. It is the mission of the charity to enhance patient care in all departments, wards and across services by providing the funding to; support staff development, wellbeing and training, buy the very best equipment and improve both patient and staff environments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.
Role Description
We are recruiting a temporary Communications Officer to cover a period of 9 months of maternity leave. This position will implement the charity’s communications strategy and support the Fundraising Manager. The post will work closely with senior staff to manage internal and external communications and marketing campaigns to raise the profile of the charity, engage new audiences and existing stakeholders, and generate income.
We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications and 3 years’ experience in a similar communications role. The candidate will have excellent writing skills, be a confident communicator and an organised self-starter. You will have demonstrable experience of managing a diverse workload and being able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure. Graphic design skills would be desirable but not essential.
This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality, and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.
Flexible working hours/days are available to fit around childcare or other needs, including some home working.
To apply for this role, please submit the following by email:
- A CV and a short Covering Letter that is no more than 2 pages long.
- A completed Equal Opportunities Form, which can be downloaded here.
Deadline for applications Monday 1 February 2021
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Over the past year CPRE, the countryside charity has undergone a great transformation which has led to a range of exciting developments including a completely new brand, a strong set of organisational values, a new strategy, in depth audience insight and the launch of a new website.
We are now looking for enthusiastic Individual Giving Officer to support the development, delivery and growth of our individual giving programme through exciting new innovation testing.
As one of two individual giving officers, you will support programme growth and generate income from donors, both new and existing. These donors will give to us through membership, regular donations, annual appeals, raffles and digital fundraising, and through new products we are in the process of establishing.
Reporting to the Individual giving manager, you will support the development, implementation and growth of a portfolio of products, while working in our friendly and busy office in London. By building upon existing relationships, and attracting and converting new supporters, you will grow our income in this area, helping to create a sustainable platform for all our fundraising activity.
We are looking for an enthusiastic all-rounder - someone with a real passion and aptitude for working with creative partners and colleagues to creating compelling and effective fundraising communications, while also being confident in the more technical aspects of direct marketing: drafting data briefs, devising robust tests and analysing results.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a charity fundraising environment and a proven track record in project managing direct marketing activities across a variety of income streams and channels, including digital and social media. Ideally, your experience will include supporter acquisition as well as retention, with knowledge of new product/offer development and implementation of ‘test and learn’ programmes.
If you would like to apply for this post you should send us your CV, the referee sheet with a covering letter (approximately 800 words) addressing how you meet the criteria of the job and person specification; failing to do this, will mean you will be unlikely to be shortlisted.
Closing time/date: 9am Monday 8 February
Interview dates: Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 February 2021
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Cord is an international charity based in the UK that has been working for over 50 years to build and transform relationships across a range of contexts in South-East Asia and Africa.
Cord’s vision, mission and values are inspired by the Christian faith and we employ and work with people of all faiths and none. Cord’s vision is of a world where people can live in the fullness of peace; having the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships between civil society and powerholders into those that create peaceful & inclusive societies.
Cord has an ambitious objective to grow private fundraising income from £250,000 to £350,000 over the next three years to enable the implementation of our strategy entitled ‘Promoting the Power of Peaceful Relationships’.
Cord has a loyal and committed UK supporter base consisting of individuals, churches and other groups with around 450 regular givers. The Fundraising Officer is responsible for supporting the Fundraising Manager to implement the private fundraising & communications strategy. The focus of the role is on building good relationships with Cord supporters, producing engaging communications and facilitating volunteers to contribute to Cord.
The role would suit someone who is an excellent communicator, has a positive ‘can do’ approach, can work both collaboratively and independently, has experience of running fundraising campaigns, is enthusiastic about engaging others to support Cord’s work as supporters or volunteers, who is confident using social media and inputting to produce communication materials.
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To contribute to the achievement of Cord’s private fundraising strategy plan through the delivery of fundraising and supporter engagement activities including mailings, supporter news, and events
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To update Cord’s digital platforms and support the production of communications to engage people about Cord’s work
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To manage and develop the use of the donor database to enable effective extraction and segregation of data
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To supervise volunteers and support with volunteer coordination to expand opportunities for supporters to raise funds for Cord and contribute their time usefully to the organisation Scope and Limits of Authority
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Supervision of fundraising and/or office volunteers
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There is no budget responsibility for this post.
Areas of Responsibility
Fundraising & supporter care activities:
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To support the Fundraising Manager to implement Cord’s private fundraising work plan.
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To attend and speak at fundraising events and networks to build engagement from UK supporters as directed
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To engage Cord supporters providing excellent supporter care
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To support the coordination of fundraising appeals, campaigns and events
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To lead on the physical and electronic distribution of Cord’s appeals, magazine and supporter communications
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To support the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate a community volunteer programme
Social media, website & communications:
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Generate content and update Cord’s website and social media platforms – supporting on producing content for UK target audiences
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To maintain the photo library and coordinate the selection of visuals for Cord’s communications and publications
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To guide colleagues on collection and collation of photo content and on brand use
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To support Cord offices to have visually engaging with content about Cord’s activities
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To develop and maintain communication and branding resources
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To support the production of fundraising materials for newsletters, direct mailings, appeals, legacy campaigns, and events
Fundraising database:
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To lead on the use of the fundraising database designing and running reports to provide key information
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To manage the mailing and distribution process of the Cord newsletter and supporter mailings. This will include running queries on the database, mail merging data, printing letters and arranging the mail sort & collection.
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To build and review fundraising reports to enable effective targeting
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To ensure that the databases in up t- date, accurate and GDPR compliance and to support the improvement of data quality
Volunteer Coordination
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Support the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate a community volunteer programme
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Supervise Fundraising and Office Volunteers
General:
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To support the Fundraising Manager to carry out day to day tasks as required
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To deliver other tasks required by the Leadership Team
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 per annum
Contract: 9 months Fixed Term Contract
Work pattern: 35 hours per week (Working full time remotely due to covid-19)
Position Description
Job Profile
As a Community Fundraising Executive in CAFOD’s Supporter Fundraising section, you will be responsible for promoting CAFOD’s fundraising initiatives to Catholic community groups – focusing on parishes. The post is fundamental to inspiring support and building lasting relationships between CAFOD and these audiences.
The Community Fundraising team is responsible for the continuing development of CAFOD’s community and parish fundraising programme through mailings, paid advertising and digital channels and the engagement of an extensive network of local volunteers. This includes both Family Fast Day appeals, other parish fundraising schemes and emergency appeals.
We are looking for a passionate fundraiser with a can-do attitude who has experience managing multiple deadlines simultaneously and working with a range of stakeholders. Working day to day without supervision, you will be expected to resolve everyday challenges and obstacles independently. You will be confident making creative and data-led recommendations and have the ability to inspire a faith-based audience to support our work.
The post is based within the Community Fundraising team and reports to the Community Fundraising Manager. The post holder will also need to build excellent working relationships with other teams across CAFOD – especially those in Supporter Fundraising, Theology, Communications, Supporter Care, Donations Processing and Regional Teams.
The contract for this role is for nine months. However, there is a possibility this could be extended. We are very committed to the development of our Community Fundraising Programme and over the next year will identify the shape and focus of roles in the team, longer term, to support an ambitious fundraising strategy.
To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD website to begin filling out the application process.
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Position: Special Events Manager
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Centre, London (part time office-based, part-time home-based) – currently home-based
Salary: £38,506 - £43,897 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F, Level 2
Department: Special Events
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
Are you an experienced, confident and articulate events manager looking for a fantastic opportunity develop a successful Special Events programme?
The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting Special Events in the UK and we are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join us as Special Events Manager.
Our programme of events has grown rapidly over the past few years and is focused on delivering high quality and high profile fundraising and cultivation events, for a philanthropic and corporate audience. The programme includes both small and large scale events, with a previous event raising £1 million net. We have worked at venues such as the Southbank Centre and St Paul’s Cathedral.
We work with Event Committees, celebrity supporters and a highly committed Appeal Board to deliver events, which brings together high-profile, engaged and well-connected individuals passionate about the cause and our ambitious plans for the future.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 25th January 2021
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We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
No agencies please.
Advice Officer (Housing)
Permanent
Part Time - 2.5 days a week
Up to £30,000pa pro rata (depending on experience)
Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Our Advice Service exists to improve opportunities and reduce poverty in London. Working primarily with people who identify as Irish, the service works to empower people using a strengths-based approach. We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual with experience delivering advice on housing and welfare to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for clients, the Advice Officer will provide advice on housing and welfare benefits as well as advocating with third parties. The role requires good knowledge of the housing and benefits system for people of working age and older people
Since March 2020, our advice service has been delivered remotely, with advisers working from home until further notice in response to government guidance.
ABOUT THE LIC
The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation.
The deadline for applications is Monday 1st March 2021, 9am.
The London Irish Centre is a London Living Wage and Equal Opportunities employer.
We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.
Staff Benefits
- Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
- 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
- 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
- Mindfulness App membership
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Scheme
- Team socials and activities
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- Are you a senior fundraising professional with experience of leading a major capital appeal?
- Are you a tenacious and highly motivated fundraiser with highly developed interpersonal skills?
- Do you possess a can-do attitude and does meeting ambitious targets motivate you?
- And you are also a confident communicator and impactful storyteller?
UK Youth have a perfect exciting opportunity for you!
We are in a search for a Senior Fundraising professional to join the organisation as the Head of Avon Tyrrell Capital Appeal, who will be responsible for planning, managing, implementing and delivering a new capital fundraising appeal for Avon Tyrrell, UK Youth’s outdoor learning centre.
This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth as we develop and implement the strategic plans for our next chapter. A key part of our new strategy is the investment in outdoor learning and the development of Avon Tyrrell, our outdoor learning centre in the New Forest, Hampshire. Avon Tyrrell has a 100-bed dormitory-style Grade I listed Calendar House, Grade II* Coach House and Grade II grounds. With over 39,000 visitors each year the site is in need of urgent repair and investment to ensure we can continue to support young people now and in the future.
It is envisaged that this will be a 3-year project and is therefore being recruited on a fixed term contract basis.
Responsibilities will include: development of the appeal fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with UK Youth Income Generation Strategy and realisation of the income generation targets; and supporting the finalisation of the development plans involving internal and external stakeholder engagement and consultation with relevant experts. In this senior fundraising role, you will work closely with the External Relations and Avon Tyrrell teams to develop and launch a new capital fundraising appeal, which we estimate will need to raise between £3-5m, including a new purpose-built learning centre and restoration of Avon Tyrrell House and Grounds.
Who are UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and
empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of crosssector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
What can we offer you?
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.
- Compensation package of £38,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- Cyclescheme and Techscheme
- Flexible/Agile Working
How to Apply?
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please head to our website to find out more information about this and other roles.
- Closing date for applications will be 9 am, Monday 1 February 2021
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.
There are more than 11 million young people in the UK, they make up over a fifth of the population and represent Britain’s future.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our mission at YUSU is simple - we provide representation, opportunities and run services for all 18,000+ students at the University of York.
YUSU provides free, professional, independent and confidential advice and support to students at the University of York. Our Advice and Support Centre (ASC) is the Students' Union's one-stop shop for any student with academic or welfare concerns or experiencing difficulties with student life.
Working closely with partners at the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), the University of York’s principal postgraduate representative body, we are recruiting two Academic and Welfare Development Coordinators to provide students with information, advice, support and representation on a wide range of academic and welfare issues.
This is an exciting time to join us, with both YUSU and the GSA currently reviewing the longer term advice service provision and how we can work to further improve our collective advice provision for all students.
Your work will range from in-depth case work and supporting students through University processes and policies, to one-off appointments; it can cover anything from academic progression and appeals issues to student misconduct or complaints. Your work is key in helping all students understand and exercise their rights, and to navigate challenging times or unforeseen events.
With responsibility for your own case work, you will be line managed by the Advice and Welfare Manager with one of the advisers working partly in the GSA, also reporting into the GSA CEO on postgraduate matters. You’ll work closely with student voice colleagues to ensure that the lessons from our advice work inform the Unions’ policy work. The role also includes working closely with key University services and departments and developing and maintaining working relationships with local referral partners and organisations. At present the ASC and GSA advice teams are largely working remotely; while this is likely to continue for the foreseeable future we envisage moving back to the dedicated YUSU student advice centre and GSA office on the University's Heslington West campus as soon as it is safe and practical to do so.
Applicants should be self-motivated with a proactive and flexible approach. The post holders will be able to present information clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and be able to develop a clear working knowledge of a range of University policies and procedures. An understanding of advice work and ability to deal sensitively with enquiries from a diverse range of individuals, and manage potentially difficult or emotional situations calmly and confidently, is important.
2 positions are available x 1.0 FTE- one role is permanent; the other is a 3-6 month temp to perm role to be based with colleagues in our partner Union the GSA for 2 days each week.
Applications will close at midday on 25th January 2021
Interviews will take place on 29th January & 1st February 2021
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Evangelical Alliance is the largest body serving evangelical Christians in the UK. Since 1846, we’ve been uniting Christians and making their voices heard in the corridors of power. We’ve been equipping churches for mission, inspiring them to drive the spiritual, social and physical transformation of their communities.
We are looking for a passionate, committed evangelical Christian who shares our vision to develop relationships and draw supporters more fully into the life of the Evangelical Alliance, working closely with the CEO who, himself is a great fundraiser!
The role oversees the creation and delivery of a fundraising strategy, which includes appeals, trusts, legacies, key partner programme, and major donor events – generating a non-membership income of c£800,000 pa. The role includes communicating relationally with major donors and implementing the giving team’s strategy for supporter relations.
You’ll have experience of high-value charitable fundraising (trusts and individuals) and managing and administrating campaigns – or other relevant experience.
You’ll be an excellent communicator, relating well to people from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures and you’ll be at ease communicating evangelical values and principles in a philanthropic context.
You’ll be organised, self-motivated and able to write clearly and concisely.
Most importantly, you’ll be actively engaged in an evangelical church and be comfortable sharing about Jesus and your relationship with him, applying your faith to your areas of expertise.
If you think this is something you would like to explore, then send your CV (maximum of 2 pages) with the subject heading Senior Fundraising Role, and we’ll contact you if we see a good match and would like to take things further.
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Company Secretary
Location: Flexible working between a Community Dental Services office base and home base is required
Hours: 20 Hours per week
Salary: £50,000 per annum pro rata
Reports to: Accountable to the Chair and Members of the Board of Community Dental Services CIC (CDS)
Community Dental Services CIC is a small company with a big heart and even bigger ambition to improve oral health wherever we are. We are a social enterprise formed in 2011 and are passionate about delivering patient centred dental care and oral health promotion.
As Company Secretary, you will provide advice and guidance to the Chair and the Board on governance, constitutional, legal and procedural matters. To support the Chair to ensure the Board runs efficiently and effectively.
Responsible for:
- Guidance to ensure that CDS Board works in compliance with the appropriate legal and regulatory framework, and understands the potential consequences for noncompliance
- Keep abreast and monitor changes in relevant legislation and take action as appropriate
- Advice on procedural matters relating to the operation of CDS Board
- Proactive involvement in any strategic matters that impinge on the Company regulatory or statutory duties
- Understands role in the context of the company and the requirement to support the Chair in communications with Board members, senior leaders and support teams.
- Manage the day to day governance arrangements of the Board and Committees
- Support the Chair to manage and develop the Board and Committee Terms of Reference
- Alongside the Chair and CEO, establish the Board's meeting process and governance arrangements
- Manage the Board Secretariat function
- Administrative and organisational support
Skills and Experience
You will have the ability to analyse complex data and express complicated, multistranded information in an accessible way, both verbally and in writing with meticulous attention to detail. An aptitude for IT software. You will also have the ability to assess any compliance issues and offer solutions for implementing actions. Provide trusted and reliable advice and the confidence to propose change. You will also have excellent communications skills and understand the role within the context of the company, the ethos of the organisation, its drive to achieve its social purpose and the values and behaviours of its workforce.
Travel:
The post holder must be prepared to visit all CDS core sites to attend and support Board meetings as required.
Flexible Working:
In light of the evolving nature of the role, flexible working between an office base and home base is required, with full support to ensure effective communications day to day and onsite attendance as required by the Chair and Board.
If you would like to apply for this position, you can find our full JD to download at the bottom of the advert. Then simply click the apply button to attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.
No agencies please.
Campaigns Fundraiser
Do you have excellent relationship management and project skills? Would you like to develop a rewarding career with a recognised local charity? If so, this is an amazing opportunity to build on your existing skills to generate fundraising income within the community.
Our fundraising team raises vital income to enable us to care for people with life limiting illnesses in our community. We raise income through various events, activities and platforms and promote the Hospice out in the community. We are passionate about providing excellent supporter care and are looking to recruit a new team member to join our enthusiastic and committed team.
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
What is the role?
Responsible for your own income & expenditure targets within the overall fundraising budget, you will manage, evaluate and develop our calendar of both regular and new fundraising campaigns to maximise income from our loyal supporters and community.
You will work with and build good working relationships with a number of external agencies to produce high quality fundraising materials. Demonstrating excellent attention to detail and ensuring content is appropriate and in line with the current fundraising climate.
In addition, you will be responsible for growing the number of supporters who donate through regular payments such as our lottery and ‘committed givers’ by working with our communications and marketing team and wider fundraising team, whilst ensuring good retention and engagement.
If you have great relationship management skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage a project well, this could be the role for you.
About you:
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Experience of managing projects
- Experience of working with external agencies/suppliers
- A good eye for detail
- Excellent time management, administration and organisation skills
- Good engagement and communication skills at all levels
- A proactive approach
- Creative
- Meeting timescales and managing expectations
- Passionate about what we do and target driven
It would also be great but not essential if you have:
- Charity fundraising experience/knowledge
It takes a special sort of person to join our fundraising team so if you could see yourself in this role, please apply online.
A little bit about us
We are an independent hospice supporting a community of 300,000 people in Swindon, Marlborough and North Wiltshire, and the villages of Lechlade and Fairford in Gloucestershire. It is the only dedicated provider of specialist end of life care services within the area. The Hospice’s multi-professionals teams support people in the community, in care homes and at the Hospice in Wroughton. Care is also extended to the families and friends of patients.
What we offer
We are changing and growing. It’s an exciting time to join an independent local charity where everyone’s ideas are encouraged and staff participation is really important to us.
We’ll also provide you with a welcoming and supportive working environment, other benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family-friendly policies and practice
- Supportive induction, and training and development
- Free parking
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding
Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we received, it is not possible to respond to everyone. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, following the closing date of this vacancy, your application will have been unsuccessful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This exciting new role will attract an experienced and highly motivated Fundraising Manager who wants to support the growth and development of our forward thinking, ethical Charity
This is an exciting new role which is key for the future development of the Charity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to support the charity. This will include all aspects of fundraising and marketing from encouraging support from individuals through to corporate partnerships.
You will embrace the Ethics and Ethos of the Charity and promote compassionate living.
As a fundraising and marketing manager you would be responsible for meeting income targets by using various techniques to generate donations from a variety of sources to include Community, individual, corporate and media. Your role will be to lead and deliver the Sanctuary’s fundraising requirements.
Main Responsibilities
To take responsibility for income generation and growth of income streams in line with the Sanctuary’s operational plans.
To identify, develop and organise key fundraising activities which comply with the Sanctuary’s vision, values and ethos.
To take responsibility for sponsorship development and management
To develop and enhance existing fundraising streams
To develop corporate and individual membership
To manage and develop key projects identified to enhance fundraising activities.
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required. You will also need to build long-term relationships with potential donors or volunteers and persuasively explain the charity’s cause to them
- You will need to be good at researching and devising strategies, as well as spotting and taking advantage of donation opportunities
- You need to be adept at managing others, whether they be in your team, in the wider organisation, or partners.
- You will have excellent knowledge and experience of social media platforms such a Facebook, Twitter and IG and be able to use them extensively to create and manage online fundraisers and promotions.
- You will have database and spreadsheet experience.
- A marketing background from idea, design, implementation and outcome based is essential.
Qualifications and Experience:
A degree in marketing is preferable, but formal training and qualifications in fundraising or marketing will be accepted
A minimum of two years as a marketing and fundraising manager
This role requires someone who can work flexibly with their time
Proven track record of consistently meeting income targets
Responsibilities:
To research and apply for new corporate support and Charity of the Year partnerships
To research and identify potential supporters encourage them to support us
To organise our in house and external fundraising events
Recruiting, organising and inspiring volunteers
Keeping up to date with sanctuary needs and activities
Creating a donor database
Managing information and recording the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database
Managing your own budget and ensuring targets are met
Developing and organising fundraising campaigns, events with clearly defined outcomes
Spotting fundraising opportunities and raising awareness of the Charities work
To create, deliver and manage fundraising appeals and campaigns
To attend events on behalf of the Charity both within and outside of office hours.
Salary:
Circa £28K dependent upon experience
Working from the Sanctuary in Shirenewton
37.5 Hours a week - Flexible hours required dependent upon the needs of the Charity
Please apply with covering letter and comprehensive CV to email address provided
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Position: Research Communications Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible/office-based (currently home-based)
Salary: £30,010 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E
Department: Research Communications
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
This is an exciting, challenging opportunity and ideal for an enthusiastic and proactive individual with excellent interpersonal skills and experience in communicating complex research topics to a lay audience. Research Communications Officers work closely with colleagues in press, digital, fundraising and engagement as well as people affected by MS, researchers and other stakeholders.
You will have a passion for communicating science and empowering people with quality information. You will bring a clear understanding of research methodologies, combined with outstanding communication and organisational skills and a positive, can-do attitude. You will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of liaising with people at all levels and in managing complex projects. You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our development and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly team.
We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move from our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 15th February 2021
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
No agencies please.