The Vegan Society is an anagram of The Nicest Voyage. Quite fitting, we think, as for many people veganism is a journey – and a pretty remarkable one at that. Regardless of where you are on your vegan journey, our staff are on hand to make it easier, healthier and more fun. And if you think you’d be great at helping others with this, read on, as this may be right up your street.

The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media.

In order to meet our ambitious growth plans for the next few years, we need to recruit some additional people to join our team in our new offices conveniently located by Snow Hill station in Birmingham. As such we are looking to recruit a Community Network Volunteer Coordinator on a part time basis, for 3 days per week.

The Community Network Volunteer Coordinator will focus on managing and growing The Vegan Society’s Community Network of volunteer activists. They will ensure the smooth running of the network, keeping the local groups engaged and developing actions that further The Vegan Society’s aims. The Community Network is split into two tiers, with both Organisers and Advocates. This role will communicate with Organisers, who in turn will manage Advocates in their local groups.

As Community Network Volunteer Coordinator, you will:

Manage the Community Network

• Build and maintain relationships with volunteer Community Network (CN) Organisers.
• Provide support to the CN Organisers and local groups where needed.
• Ensure that new CN Organisers complete a full induction and provide training to CN Organisers on various relevant topics.
• Monitor progress of CN actions and report back to the Campaigns and Policy team.

Grow the Community Network

• Seek opportunities to grow the existing CN so that there are effective local groups in all areas of the UK.
• Assist with advertising and promotion of CN Organiser roles, including writing advert copy and selecting appropriate advertising platforms.

Build Community Links

• Reach out and connect with other local community groups (e.g. charities, foodbanks) to share and promote our campaigns and policy work.
• Look for opportunities to collaborate and connect with local community organisations to ensure our messages reach a diverse audience.

Age UK Richmond are a local independent charity providing support for older people throughout the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. We are currently looking for an experienced, proactive and engaging individual to take on the newly created role of Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator.

Dementia Friendly Richmond is a newly created initiative that will build on the work done by a similar project in the London Borough of Richmond between 2014 – 2017 and ties in with the Dementia Friendly London initiative run by the Alzheimer’s Society.

This challenging and busy role will include:

• Facilitating the creation of dementia friendly communities in the London Borough of Richmond.
• Work in consultation with and engage people with dementia, their carers, local organisations, businesses and services to create and improve dementia friendly communities.
• Promote better understanding of dementia across communities, businesses and organisations in order to reduce stigma and discrimination and promote independence for people living with dementia.
• Coordinating networking events, recruiting new local members to the initiative, communicating to members and monitoring / evaluating progress.

The full job specification, person specification and application form are attached separately. The closing dates for applications is Monday 15th February with interviews on Friday 19th February.

Birth Companions is a small charity that supports women experiencing multiple disadvantage through the perinatal period in the community across London and currently in three different prisons. We aim to address some of the many health and social inequalities facing the communities we work with and, in doing so, improve the outcomes of our service-users and their children. We believe that no woman should be isolated or unsupported during this crucial transition.

Through the work of our staff and trained volunteers we offer practical and emotional support before, during and after birth. We work in a woman-centred way that is trauma-informed, flexible, non-judgemental and mindful, basing our support on what a woman tells us she needs. 

The Coordinator: Community Antenatal Services will be involved in delivering all aspects of our targeted antenatal course model in the community, supporting some of the most vulnerable pregnant women and new mothers in London. The post-holder will be involved in the assessment of new referrals and maintaining appropriate partnership working with key referrers and relevant agencies. The role also includes coordination and support of paid sessional workers and volunteers who help to deliver the classes.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to temporarily suspend all of our classes and face to face support of women, and we have adapted our community services to provide remote support for women using phone, email and post.

There is still uncertainty about how COVID-19 will continue to affect our services. The way that the post holder will be asked to deliver our service will also depend on-going restrictions and guidelines issued by the Government.

We are therefore looking to recruit someone who is able to work in a flexible and creative way to support women through this challenging time.

This role is exempt from the sexual discrimination act 1975 as the post requires working closely with women. Only female applicants will be considered.

Birth Companions is committed to increasing the diversity of our staff team. 
Currently women from Black, Asian and other ethnic groups who experience racism in our society are under-represented in the team and we therefore particularly welcome candidates from these communities. We will be using positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate who is Black, Asian or from any other minoritised ethnic community if two candidates are equally qualified. 

Role purpose:

To develop and grow grant income, managing and overseeing four to six-figure donations from Trusts, Foundations, and other grant giving organisations.

Maintain oversight and strategy of income stream, working alongside Philanthropy Fundraiser to share learnings and workload.

Cultivate, steward, and manage a portfolio of funders, creating tailored written applications for funding and update reports, and building strong and compelling relationships with funders.

Seek grants from new funders to grow the charity’s income, conducting research for new opportunities to build and develop pipeline of new prospects.

Support wider Fundraising and Communications when needed and supporting the Fundraising Manager throughout the year where appropriate.

What we are looking for:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the wider fundraising team to develop an existing and successful income stream.

We are willing to consider transferable skills, so are looking for someone who has strong experience in writing/communications or proven success and experience fundraising from grant making trusts.

Very good attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor writing style for different audiences are all essential.

We would love to hear from candidates who are passionate about fundraising, building relationships and supporting the Trust’s strategic ambitions of helping to rebuild young lives after cancer.

Who we are:

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that inspires young people aged 8-24 to imagine a new future through and beyond cancer treatment. When treatment ends our work begins, as for many young people simply picking up where they left off before their diagnosis just isn’t possible.

Through sailing and other outdoor activities, the Trust empowers young people to make friends with others who have had similar experiences (often for the first time), learn new skills, push their physical and mental boundaries, rebuild confidence and rediscover independence. Crucially, they stop feeling like the ‘only one’ and realise what they are capable of again. They can start looking positively towards the future.

The Trust has two bases - in Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Largs on Scotland’s West Coast – and employs a full-time team of 19. A number of seasonal staff are also recruited for the Trust’s main trip season (June-September). We work closely with the leading young people’s cancer charities and our NHS hospital partners to try to ensure every young person who needs support after the end of their treatment can join a trip, and stay involved, with the Trust.

Join a passionate, motivated, and collaborative organisation and help drive our three key strategic Ambitions to:

• Make meaningful connections with more young people
• Secure a diverse and robust income stream
• Improve the impact of our work

An exciting time to join, this new role will lead on our ambitious Trust and Grant income stream, working alongside the Philanthropy Fundraiser to share learnings and workload. Joining a small fundraising team, this role will have a meaningful impact in helping achieve our ambitious strategy and make a significant difference to young people living through and beyond cancer across the UK.

Why us?

The Trust is a close-knit and friendly organisation, which has a wide network of committed and passionate volunteers, and this ‘Trust family’ extends to our dedicated supporters and beneficiaries. Joining the Trust team provides the opportunity to see first-hand the ways in which the funding you secure enables young people to start to imagine a new future through and beyond cancer. From joining a trip during the summer, to attending the annual volunteer training day or fundraising events, staff can get fully involved and play their part as an integral member of the wider Trust team throughout the year.

Application process:

The successful applicant will be required to undertake a satisfactory enhanced DBS / PVG check and annual safeguarding training. References will be required.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion and oppose prejudice. We strive to be more representative of all of the young people we support from across the UK and are committed to being an anti-racist organisation.

If you share these values and think you are well suited to this role, but for whatever reason, feel underrepresented by anything in this advert or on our website, we strongly encourage you to apply to help us be better.

Please apply by submitting an updated CV and covering letter of no more than two pages by 11:59pm on Sunday 7th February 2021. Please contact us if you have any questions or requests for an informal phone call about the role, we will aim to respond within 24 hours.

Digital exclusion contributes to loneliness, social isolation and health inequality.  People who are disabled, living with a long term health condition, living in deprived areas, people with a caring responsibility and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups are at higher risk of experiencing both loneliness and digital exlcusion.

Health, social care and voluntary sector partners in Surrey Downs and East Surrey are determined to reduce loneliness in our community, and are using digital inclusion to help to achieve this.  The Tech to Community Connect service provides access to devices, a 'match' with one of our brilliant volunteer Tech Angels, access to virtual social and activity groups, and opportunities to become a virtual volunteer.The service has been piloted over the last 9 months and has had a real impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative team at Surrey Coalition of Disabled People and really make a big difference in your community.  As you will see from the job description, we are not looking for a tech expert; your people, communication and organisational skills are what we are after (though if you do happen to be a tech expert too then that won't hurt!) 

COMMUNITY CONNECTOR, MOVING FORWARD CENTRAL NOTTS, SUTTON IN ASHFIELD, FRWK07 £20,133 – 21,866, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

The County Moving Forward team provides floating support to people with mental health issues who have a housing or financial support need.  There is currently a vacancy for a Community Connector within the team. 

What is a Community Connector?  It’s a key part of the service where we connect the people we support with any opportunity, service or activity in their local community that helps them stay resilient, gain knowledge and skills, and stay more independent. Many people we support are socially excluded and struggle to know how to access opportunities available to them. The aim is to help educate and empower people to gain the help they need in the community rather than returning to longer term support services.  Being able to be an active part of their community or just even know where to go to get something done – e.g. joining a social group - is a positive step in staying independent and well.

The Moving Forward Community Connectors research, build connections and maintain relationships with a wide range of projects, services and organisations within the area that they work and the wider county. From this resource of information we can support people to begin their journey – whatever that might be.  This could include becoming a volunteer, looking for training, making new friends – or learning new skills such as how to navigate the benefits system successfully, how to use the internet effectively or set up an email account - the list is endless. The skill of the community connector is to build interest, motivation and confidence in the person to create a better life for their future.

We work with people individually or in small groups to explore how they can build their confidence, together with skills and knowledge that will help them find a route to their own personal goals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person who can help people find their own solutions and aid them in planning a way forward. The successful candidate should be able to assess service users’ needs and offer viable options in a positive and safe way. The ability to design and deliver short, well planned and fun activities that engage socially excluded people is a must. The role will also advise and support core MF keyworkers to identify socially inclusive options for the people they support. The post holder would be expected to help recruit volunteer peer mentors and assist in their training and development. There is training available to achieve a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) qualification within 12 months. The post holder must have a current driving licence and access to a car.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

About us

Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe in tackling the root causes of poverty, not just the symptoms. And we believe the world can and must be changed so there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. If you’re as compelled as we are to make this change happen, and want to inspire others to help make it happen, then join us.

About the role

Central Supporter Engagement Coordinators play a crucial role in stewarding, inspiring, and engaging a diverse range of churches and Christian Aid groups to build on the agency of Christian Aid’s supporters. They are accountable for establishing stronger and more effective relationships and maintaining and increasing supporters’ level of engagement. They undertake a diverse range of stewardship and enquiry management activities, as well as being proactive in equipping and motivating churches, groups and people to pray, act and particularly give, in order to expose the scandal of poverty and to contribute effectively to its eradication. They are accountable for capturing and processing supporter information and providing consistent outstanding customer service and stewardship. The team will be involved in data management and will gain specific expertise in Christian Aid systems. The Central Supporter Engagement team are also accountable for providing excellent office-based help to complement the efforts of regional colleagues, working as one to achieve the strategic objectives of the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement department and the wider organisation. You will work closely with regional colleagues across the UK.

About you

You will be used to working in a customer care environment, including handling enquiries and complaints and appropriately dealing with difficult issues, and working with a customer database, including inputting, editing and extracting data. You will be able to dealing with new and existing supporters by telephone and in written communications, and liaise and build relationships with a broad range of people in a friendly, outgoing and positive manner. You will have knowledge of good donor management or customer care.

You will be able to demonstrate appropriate assurance to set manageable expectations and deal positively with supporters whose expectations cannot be met. You will also have the ability to retain clarity and focus in a very busy environment with excellent attention to detail as well as a systematic approach to work.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

All successful candidates will require either and Enhance  or Basic Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid’s Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid’s Code of Conduct

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Our current team comprises of a small group of diverse individuals from different backgrounds. This is because we value diversity, and believe our differences makes us a stronger team and is instrumental to the way we work and to provide the best service to our supporters. As such, we invest in the skills, talents and experience of people from all walks of life, which also allows us to live out Christian Aid’s value which we are grounded in and committed to deliver; Dignity, Equality, Justice and Love. And so, we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, and of all races, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and beliefs. We would particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian & Ethnic Minority candidates as we are under-represented within this area and level within our organisation. As members of the International Disability Alliance, we also guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

Community Fundraising & Engagement Officer 

Salary: Up to £29k per annum (dependent on candidate experience) plus 10% pension, health care cash plan and a range of other great benefits 

Reporting to: Individual Giving Manager 

Location: London based but currently working full-time from home.

Contract and hours: Permanent contract – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About Us 

Help Musicians is an independent charity with an extraordinary history. For nearly 100 years we have provided a broad spectrum of help, support and opportunities to empower professional musicians through times of great need and times of opportunity, providing a lifetime of support when it is needed most.

Right now, musicians need our help more than ever with concerts cancelled for the foreseeable future musicians right across the UK need help with hardship funding; health and welfare services and business support.

Join us and help make a real difference to the lives of musicians. 

About the role 

We have an exciting opportunity at Help Musicians to join our Fundraising team in a newly created Community Fundraising & Engagement Officer role.

We need an ambitious relationship fundraiser who’s passionate about Community Fundraising and can unlock its potential in ways that will grow our supporter base. This role is the key interface between Help Musicians and the community of musicians, supporters and volunteers who currently raise income for the charity, or potentially would do in the future. The CFEO recruits to, retains and develops relationships within this community through excellent marketing and digital engagement; by providing outstanding supporter care and by sharing resources that drives up brand equity, supporter loyalty and income. 

The role would suit a community fundraiser looking to put their own mark on a programme full of potential. 

About you 

You will have demonstrable experience in the charity sector (at least two years), specifically in growing community fundraising support, with a proven track record in driving income and supporter base volumes through the development of new tactics. It is key that you have experience in developing and executing community fundraising plans in line with Charity goals. 

You will also have experience in using CRM systems; effectively managing fundraising data and providing insights on performance. You must be comfortable with creating and developing content. You also need to be passionate about maintaining relationships with our volunteer and supporter base, through effective and targeted communications. Whilst happy to work on your own initiative, you will be able to work collaboratively across departments. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at an exciting time leading up to our centenary in 2021, to help us achieve our ambitions to provide more support and reach more people than ever before.

For full details on how to apply please visit our website.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 27th January, 11.59pm 

Interview dates: Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th February 

Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Salary: £25,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE)

Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)

Closing date: Tuesday 16th February 2021 – 9.00am

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd February 2021

Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.

The Neighbourly Connectors Coordinator has a vital role to play in helping older people in the London Borough of Ealing in tackling loneliness and isolation and seeks to support older people in building and maintaining independence. 

Reporting to the Head of Services and working closely with the Volunteer Coordinator, the Neighbourly Connectors Coordinator will ensure that the delivery of the project meets the required standard, the support needs of the service users, outputs, outcomes, and targets.

To apply please send a supporting statement (max 2 pages of A4) and a copy of your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.

Mothers' Climate Action Network (Mothers 'CAN) are looking for a part time freelance organiser to develop and help implement a powerful organising and digital communication strategy to meet the aims of our network.  This is an opportunity for someone to sit at the heart of Mothers CAN at an exciting point in its development.  We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.  

Who we are: We believe every child deserves to live a safe and healthy life and that children have the right to grow up in a world in which everyone has clean air to breathe, food to eat, a stable climate and a hopeful future; where lives are more balanced, more connected and communities thrive together. However, our children’s futures are at threat. The science is clear - our world is warming at an alarming rate and the crisis we are heading into will affect all of us. Those least responsible will suffer most. While we have all the solutions at our fingertips, those holding power are failing to protect our children and future generations from the threat of the climate crisis. There is no time left to waste. 

We are mothers, from all walks of life, leading the way towards the cleaner, better future all our children deserve to have. We build supportive networks of engaged mothers and provide them with the tools necessary to be catalysts for change. We offer community - both locally and more widely - to mothers who have come to understand that the time has come to stop waiting for someone else to do something - it is time to stand up and work together to build the future we want. We are a start-up founded by a group of volunteers and we are now looking to appoint an experienced organiser with strong digital skills to help shape the direction and approach of the organisation,  and boost the growth of the network.

Who you are:  We are looking for someone with at least 3 years’ experience in an organising role(s) who:

• Understands the value of relationship building in organising, through identifying shared values and achieving purpose together, and has proven experience of putting this into practice 

• Knows how to build power through the continuous empowering and development of the leadership of others and can build an effective strategy to help achieve this

• Has built diverse movements and has knowledge of engaging people of all backgrounds

• Desirable:  strong digital knowledge including 

  • Experience of implementing digital strategic plans to engage new audiences

  • Ability to maintain and update on social media channels and websites

  • Experience developing advocacy emails and running an engaging email programme for supporters

  • Managing an email list and maintaining standards within GDPR rules

  • Experience of using Action Network to manage membership/ supporter database and email programmes

• Has a growth mindset,  is excited by continuous learning and sees failure as a learning opportunity

• Is a quick learner, asks questions, is a strong problem-solver and has proven project-management skills

• Organised and proactive, can keep momentum building from meeting to meeting and maintain the engagement of a volunteer team

• Committed to the fight for a liveable climate for everyone’s future - this can be in a personal and/or professional capacity. 

Responsibilities: 

• Building on the work that is already in place,  develop and implement an organising strategy to help grow Mothers CAN

• Be the central point for the leadership group  and place-based teams

• Develop a comprehensive digital strategy including overseeing the building of our website and database, and the writing and distribution of action and community emails. 

• Write, organise and facilitate training sessions to support team leaders to help move teams to action

• Host regular one-to-ones/ check-ins with team leaders

• Develop an approach for sharing news, ideas, best practice and successes across the network.

The climate crisis is a crisis of humanity and equality.  At Mothers CAN, we are committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of their background.  We are  aware that people of certain backgrounds are under-represented in the climate movement and we are committed to helping to change that. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals from currently under-represented groups.

• Full time, 12-month contract
• Salary: £26,000
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

The Cares Family is an anti-racist organisation committed to advancing anti-racism in our work and in our communities. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, who are under-represented in our organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer.

In your role as The Cares Family’s Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, you will support our growing network of local and national corporate partners.

This is an exciting time to join our successful and friendly fundraising team. With a tailored, creative and collaborative team approach, the Partnerships team builds and develops mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners.

As our Corporate Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, you will need to balance key priorities: supporting an account manager with the daily delivery of a number of major partnerships; managing and delivering volunteering and engagement opportunities with our partners;  helping the team with its administrative tasks and working on critical collaborative projects to secure new business.

You will need to have an excellent eye for detail and an organised approach to deal effectively with multiple organisations to provide excellent donor stewardship, including project management and event skills in order to deliver engagement opportunities to our corporate partners. Critical to this role is excellent communication and people management skills to build partnerships. You should be motivated, ambitious and an all-round team player.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking to progress a career in fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.  

TO READ THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE VISIT THE CARES FAMILY'S WEBSITE.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time Community Advocate to join our team working on our contracts on a fixed term contract.  The post will be home based working across East Sussex.

You will be supporting a wide range of vulnerable adults often with profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of public and voluntary organisations.

Ideally, you will have strong experience working with vulnerable adults who are affected by significant health and social care issues who find it difficult to speak up for themselves; and experience providing persuasive verbal and written representations.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients and professionals, gaining an understanding of their issues by listening, exploring options and taking action as directed by them. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information whilst able to work well independently and confidently on behalf of others. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport. Travel expenses will only be paid once in East Sussex.

We apologise in advance, that if you do not hear back from us within two weeks of the closing date then please presume that you have been unsuccessful.

Completed application forms will only be considered for this role.

Closing date: 09.00am, Monday 1st February 2021

Interviews: Due to take place on Monday 8th or Tuesday 9th February 2021

We are looking for a fundraiser with a strong passion and commitment to social and environmental justice to join our team. You will be proactive, creative and an excellent communicator who will bring a proven track record of building and developing successful partnerships to this role. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Role and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for developing and overseeing RFUK’s fundraising strategy and developing our partnerships with institutional donors, trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and individual givers.

Fundraising strategy and management:

• Develop and update RFUK’s fundraising strategy (cost-benefit analysis of different funding streams, preparation and execution of plans etc.).
• Ensure proper planning and coordination of the fundraising activities, including preparation of annual workplans.
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set appropriate annual organizational income and expenditure budgets and targets.
• Monitor unrestricted fundraising income and expenditure and provide regular reports and projections for the ED, Finance Manager and Board of Trustees as required.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Communications Coordinator to ensure high quality communications for fundraising purposes.
• Carry out any other duties from time to time, as determined by the Executive Director.

Corporates, trusts & foundations:

• Devise and implement strategies for developing and maintaining strategic partnerships, identifying growth areas and opportunities within the ethical corporate sector.
• Research, identify and cultivate relationships with current and prospective companies, trusts and foundations, including the preparation of narrative/financial proposals and presentations.

• Represent RFUK at a range of events and functions with the aim of building relationships with potential donors.
• Manage and update our ethical partnership policy and checklist.

Programmes fundraising:

In coordination with the Head of Programmes:

• Lead on prospect research, cultivation and networking, in collaboration with relevant programmes staff.
• Support the development of funding applications where required.
• Advise on the technical content of the proposals, ensuring they meet donor expectations and maximising chances of success.
• Participate in the Programmes fundraising working group.

Public outreach:

• Develop and cultivate our regular giving pool: managing recruitment, retention and conversion to regular donors.
• With the Communications Coordinator, develop a digital marketing strategy to build our supporter base and extend our brand.
• Manage supporter appeals including the summer appeal and the Big Give Challenge.
• Develop plans for high net-worth individuals, legacy giving, schools outreach and events.
• Management of fundraising volunteers as required.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• At least 4 years of managerial experience in charity fundraising, preferably in an international development context
• Demonstrable achievements in securing large grants and increasing individual giving and other revenue streams
• Excellent communications skills, able to produce high-quality, publication standard materials
• Ability to write compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to build trusting relationships with a range of different interest groups in support of our mission
• Strong organisational skills including the development and monitoring of large-scale budgets and workplans
• Ability to lead strategic thinking and development
• Competency in Microsoft office programmes

Desirable:

• French and/or Spanish speaking
• Competency in design and video editing software programmes
• Social media savvy
• Experience of working in Africa or South America and with an environmental and human rights focus
• Knowledge of ethical screening processes for corporate partnerships.
• Knowledge of new funding trends in the areas of climate change, forests and human rights.
• Experience securing grants from governments and institutional funders.

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Cultural sensitivity and demonstrable commitment to RFUK’s values and to the principles of inclusion and non-discrimination
• Demonstrable ability to build coalitions and networks for collaboration
• Desire and capacity to work on complex issues
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive and collaborative
• Personal integrity

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates and in line with our staff handbook.

The starting salary is £32,651 - £38,063 gross per annum, depending on experience.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please specify where you found this job advertisement. The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Position: Project Coordinator
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Flexible (currently home-based)
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Information and Support

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 
In this new role, you’ll work closely with our Community Innovation Group (CIG) and our project teams to provide high quality, proactive and efficient support and to maintain appropriate systems and processes to support the effective delivery of service innovation.

Experience of supporting a diverse range of people and projects simultaneously, proven planning and project management experience to control effective use of resources and experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities are essential.

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 Wednesday 27th January 2021

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.