We are looking for a confident and motivated individual to join our team, with a relevant qualification in community development, health, social care or experience in a similar post.

The successful candidate will work within the community to increase community awareness and facilitate the recognition and identification of ethnically diverse, Male and Young Adult carers, who experience difficulty in accessing carers support services. They will also provide accessible information, advice, emotional and practical support, provide appropriate referral and signposting, and prepare case studies, reports and statistical information.

As the Community Outreach & Engagement Officer you must be:

· Available to work flexibly between Monday to Friday, including some evening and weekend activities.

· Have a passion for helping support carers living in the Southend-on-Sea area.

· Experience of community engagement & outreach, delivering services and/or supporting individuals.

· Willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Title: North West Community Fundraiser

Salary: £23,440 - £26,044 per annum

Hours/Contract : 35 hours/week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Home based within North West with focus on Liverpool

Closing date: 3rd October 2021

Interview date: TBC

At Marie Curie we understand that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them. As the leading end of life charity, it is our ambition to make this happen. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Community Fundraiser to join our dynamic North West fundraising team and be part of shaping the future of fundraising across the region.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to build, develop and maintain fantastic relationships throughout the region.

You will develop and inspire volunteers and supporters to ensure our local and national campaign activity is as effective as possible in delivering the maximum impact and income.

If you thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals, think the only way to approach a target is to tackle it head on, and can bring the energy that adds some drive to how you approach your fundraising, then Marie Curie would love to support you in achieving your goals and helping us create a better end of life experience for everyone.

What we are looking for:

• Recent and relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Superb customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• A flexible approach and positive outlook are essential
• Experience of raising funds in a community setting
• An engaging and inspiring individual
• Well organised with sound office skills

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head of Fundraising Kelly Knighting-Wykes on

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Title: Community Fundraiser- South West

Salary: £23440 to £26,044 per annum

Hours/Contract: 35 hours/week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Home based within the South West with focus on Dorset

Closing date: 3rd October 2021

Interview date: TBC

At Marie Curie we understand that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them. As the leading end of life charity, it is our ambition to make this happen. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Community Fundraiser to join our dynamic South West fundraising team and be part of shaping the future of fundraising across the region.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to build, develop and maintain fantastic relationships throughout the region.

You will develop and inspire volunteers and supporters to ensure our local and national campaign activity is as effective as possible in delivering the maximum impact and income.

If you thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals, think the only way to approach a target is to tackle it head on, and can bring the energy that adds some drive to how you approach your fundraising, then Marie Curie would love to support you in achieving your goals and helping us create a better end of life experience for everyone.

What we are looking for:

• Recent and relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Superb customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• A flexible approach and positive outlook are essential
• Experience of raising funds in a community setting
• An engaging and inspiring individual
• Well organised with sound office skills

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head of Fundraising, Natalie Garland on 07515 133917 or email .

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed, and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance, and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

KRAN is looking for a part time Community and Corporate Fundraiser. If you are passionate about the charity sector and supporting refugees and asylum seekers, have a track record in building and securing relationships with local communities, supporters and corporations, but want to work for a friendly, dynamic, responsive charity this is the role for you!

Salary: SCP 22, 21hrs a week
Deadline: Midday 4th October 2021
Please complete the application form, CV’s will not be considered.

Title: Community Fundraiser- South West

Salary: £23440 to £26,044 per annum

Hours/Contract: 35 hours/week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Home based within the South West with focus on Dorset

Closing date: 3rd October 2021

Interview date: TBC

At Marie Curie we understand that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them. As the leading end of life charity, it is our ambition to make this happen. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Community Fundraiser to join our dynamic South West fundraising team and be part of shaping the future of fundraising across the region.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to build, develop and maintain fantastic relationships throughout the region.

You will develop and inspire volunteers and supporters to ensure our local and national campaign activity is as effective as possible in delivering the maximum impact and income.

If you thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals, think the only way to approach a target is to tackle it head on, and can bring the energy that adds some drive to how you approach your fundraising, then Marie Curie would love to support you in achieving your goals and helping us create a better end of life experience for everyone.

What we are looking for:

• Recent and relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Superb customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• A flexible approach and positive outlook are essential
• Experience of raising funds in a community setting
• An engaging and inspiring individual
• Well organised with sound office skills

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head of Fundraising, Natalie Garland on 07515 133917

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

Despite the Coronavirus pandemic our amazing supporters have continued to show their commitment to Crisis, in many cases giving and fundraising in new ways, so that we could adapt our frontline services and still be there for people without a safe and stable place to call home. As we move out of restrictions, we need some extra help to make sure we keep that momentum going.

About the role
In this six-month fixed term role, you’ll work with colleagues across the regions and countries, where we need to cover periods of temporary staff absence, to help deliver urgent projects and events, provide an excellent supporter experience and allow us to continue to attract funding from communities, individuals, trusts and companies.

About you
Available immediately, you’ll be an experienced regional and/or community fundraiser and networker, with a proven ability to steward a wide variety of supporters across multiple income streams, implement fundraising plans and contribute to project teams. You will share our passion and commitment to ending homelessness and will put Crisis supporters and members at the heart of our work.
This role is a 6 months maternity cover role and can be located at either our Edinburgh or London skylight. 

We want Crisis to be an inclusive employer which then reflects our members and the communities we work in. We want to offer opportunities to everyone regardless of their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Working at Crisis
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

When you join us you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

We have 5 staff diversity networks which include Black, Asian and Ethnic people, LGBTQ+ people, those with Lived Experience of Homelessness, Women at Crisis and Disability Awareness.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
We will be interviewing as and when suitable candidates apply, please don't delay in submitting your application.

Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.
 
 Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

We are looking for a Senior Events Fundraiser to be responsible for developing and delivering our successful portfolio of events, and to ensure that all those who take part experience the best supporter care.

You’ll need:

• Relevant fundraising and/or event management experience.
• Experience of planning and delivering events. 
• Experience of managing budgets and financial planning.
• Experience of using a CRM database (ideally Raiser’s Edge).
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

We offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer and 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).

You will work from our Tring office but with a blended approach to home and office working. Travel between other Rennie Grove offices may be necessary on occasion to carry out this role so a car and driving licence will be essential.

At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’….

If successful, you'll join us on the first working day of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.

We encourage and strongly recommend our workforce to get vaccinated against COVID-19.   

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as they are received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we find a successful applicant.

New Community are looking for someone who is passionate about showing hospitality (serving good coffee and other refreshments) but also providing a space and a place to connect and extend a warm welcome, promoting wellbeing and developing community. You will be helping people find a place of belonging, develop their skills and confidence through volunteering or connecting in with Hub Activities. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Community Hub team, to bring life and transformation in the heart of SO14 through showing hospitality, creating connection and serving great coffee! Based in Central Hall, Southampton you will work four days a week in “a busy hive of positive ideals with Christ at the centre”. Hope Community School is based at Central Hall and the Coffee Shop serves the  staff and parents, New Community Staff, Central Hall Clients, as well as the local community.

The Community Coffee Shop Co-ordinator will:

• Lead teams of volunteers to offer hospitality and enable visitors to the Community Hub to feel welcomed and able to access activities or the support they need
• Train volunteers not only to provide a coffee shop service, but to enable them to develop and grow in relationships, skills and confidence as a key expression of community revival and restoration
• Ensure the smooth day to day running of the coffee shop, including ordering, stock keeping, cleaning and maintenance, and the development of systems to facilitate these, and ensure the coffee shop meets all relevant food hygiene, health and safety requirements and maintain relevant certification and licensing
• Work to establish the coffee shop being financially sustainable and successful
• Understand and advance the Community Hub’s vision by actively engaging in meaningful conversations
• Participate in, and in turn lead team prayer meetings
• Assist the Community Hub leader in the planning and implementation of activities and groups
• Create and update records and databases relating to hub activities, participants and volunteers
• Provide administrative support to facilitate volunteer’s induction, engagement, training and participation in activities
• Assist in maintaining effective and clear communication with all stakeholders
• Champion the vision and values of New Community Network and the Community Hub, and work to express them in all aspects of the role

The nature of this post and the context in which it will be carried out and its link to the ethos of the Charity give rise to an occupational requirement (OR) for the post-holder to be a Christian (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010).  The applicant for this position is required to demonstrate a clear, personal commitment to the Christian faith.

This position is subject to safer recruitment practices and a satisfactory DBS check.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Fundraiser to join our busy team at Charlton Farm. We are looking for an individual with the drive to develop income, build relationships, grow event support and initiate opportunities.

Area Fundraiser Requirements:

An exemplary public speaker, you will raise significant awareness of Children's Hospice South West by achieving demanding speaking engagement and other non-financial and financial targets. Leading volunteer management within the Bristol area, excellent organisational skills and proven success in a relevant role such as fundraising or sales is essential.

This interesting and varied role has a requirement to work at weekends and at different locations across Somerset. A full driving licence is an essential requirement.

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Benefits include generous annual leave, occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services, personal pension scheme and of course the knowledge that every day your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives.

About Children’s Hospice South West:

Children’s Hospice South West is a well-established and successful charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families in the South West. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.

We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. Benefits include generous annual leave, occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services, personal pension scheme and of course the knowledge that every day your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives. Additionally, there is the flexibility to be primarily home-based, with a 'hybrid' working arrangement between home and Charlton Farm's Fundraising office located on the edge of Bristol.

Location: Currently flexible home based, with some time at our Hospice Site in Wraxall (near Bristol)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 per week
Salary: £27,109 to £31,828 per annum

Closing Date: 4th October 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Business Development, Legacy, Charities, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Charity Worker, Charity Fundraiser, Charity Fundraising Officer.

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The role of Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser is a new role put in place to develop and deliver the supporter acquisition, stewardship and retention activity for the Individual Giving Team.

You will work closely with, and build relationships with, internal and external stakeholders to promote the importance of Gifts in Wills and Regular Giving to grow upon the success of our individual giving activity.

You’ll need:

• Relevant experience or qualifications in fundraising, sales, customer care or marketing.
• Experience of donor/customer recruitment, care and development.
• Experience of using a CRM database (ideally Raiser’s Edge).
• Experience of campaign analysis and testing methods.
• Excellent presentation skills and telephone manner.

We offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer and 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays.

You will work from our Tring office as well as some home working, with travel between other Rennie Grove offices may be necessary on occasion to carry out this role so a car and driving licence will be essential.

At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’….

If successful, you'll join us on the first working day of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.

We encourage and strongly recommend our workforce to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as they are received. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we find a successful applicant.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Regional Community Fundraising Team, a passionate, hardworking, and close-knit team committed to providing a fantastic supporter experience across a variety of audiences. You will develop and steward long-term relationships from a portfolio of community supporters which includes, Community Fundraising Volunteers (groups and individuals), local corporate partners and clubs and societies. A key part of the role is to take the lead on the delivery of our two exciting corporate cycling challenges, Tour De Law and Ride Now and to work with your colleagues to promote, recruit and provide exceptional stewardship to our cycling teams.

About you

You will have a knowledge of community fundraising and events and be passionate about building long-lasting and deep relationships with supporters. You can spot new opportunities for development and to grow income, whilst being organised with a strong planning and delivery background. You will have a proven ability to manage a varied portfolio against budget whilst demonstrating the capability to work on your own initiative.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. Should you have any queries with regards to this please email us in the first instance, using the email address provided within the apply button.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce

Closing date Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 5:00pm

Interview date Monday 11 and Wednesday 13 October 2021 

Are you committed to improving lives for vulnerable people?  

Community Connections Lewisham (CCL) is a preventative social prescribing project, delivered by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across the borough of Lewisham. We achieve this through working with both individuals who want connecting to services, and the community groups they access. We support people to find:

• Local community groups and access to social opportunities
• Help with staying active
• Befriending and practical assistance (food shopping, odd jobs, etc.)
• New opportunities for employment, training and learning
• Volunteering opportunities and opportunities for participation in local projects

Crucially, our project relies on strong and healthy relationships with our Key Partners. These Partners are to whom we refer in order to support our Client base. We currently have over 20 Key Partners varying in size and scope - some are small, local charities; others are statutory bodies operating across the City.

Partnership Coordinators hold a key role in the effective delivery of the project, driving it forward through their work. A varied role, Coordinators support vulnerable people directly over the phone and face-to-face, while also being responsible for relationships with our Key Partners across the borough. This ensures a healthy mix of public and professional-facing duties.

We are looking for somebody who is comfortable talking to a wide range of professionals as well as members of the public by telephone, letter, email, and in person. You will be the point of contact for CCL which involves taking referrals by telephone and email, processing them in line with our systems and making onward referrals. The onward referrals we make will be to our Key Partners, the relationships with whom you will build and maintain.

This is a busy and rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a real difference.  There will be the opportunity to attend events, forums and meetings to broaden your understanding of Health and Social Care and build experience working in the voluntary sector.  You will also be working closely with our other teams in both Lewisham and Southwark.

AUKLS 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.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker, strong at multi tasking and passionate about supporting people that need help, we want to hear from you.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am Monday 4th October

**Interviews will take place on Friday 8th October**

About Reall

Reall is an innovator and investor in climate-smart affordable housing for people living on low incomes in urban Africa and Asia.

Reall’s purpose is to improve the lives of 100M people in urban Africa and Asia by 2030 through affordable housing.  We’re doing this because homes aren’t just a fundamental human right; they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean air, renewable energy, and socio-economic justice.

The Role

As Reall grows we need a motivated, commercially minded, and highly organised individual to join our team as a Fundraising Team Intern.  The Fundraising Team Intern will provide additional support to the Fundraising Team as we seek to grow our income in order to reach our corporate goal to reach 100 million people by 2030.

We are seeking an individual who is coming towards the end of, or has recently finished, their studies to kick start their career within an exciting and continually growing for-purpose organisation.

As an Internship, the focus of this role is for the successful candidate to enhance their current skills whilst learning new ones, and to increase their experience in a professional working environment.

Full details are in the job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through to apply for this role.

Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role; visa sponsorship is not available.

Why work at Reall?

With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with comparatively huge ambitions and a track record of significant success.

Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence.  This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk adverse.  A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms.  You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.

Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, and those who have disabilities, because we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.

The Development Coordinator (Corporate Partnerships and Community) is part of our fundraising and operations team. The role is responsible for the planning and direct delivery of our work with corporate partnerships and individual giving. The role will also grow and support community and events fundraising.

About Ministry of Stories

Ministry of Stories champions the writer in every child. Co-founded by author Nick Hornby in 2010, we help young people discover their confidence, imagination and potential through the power of their writing. We develop self-respect and communication skills through innovative writing programmes and one-to-one mentoring for children living in under-resourced communities, working in schools, and at our dedicated writing centre in east London. We empower young people to write brighter futures for themselves through the power of their ideas, creativity and imagination.

Inspired by San Francisco’s 826 Valencia, you’ll find us hidden behind our own fantastical shop Hoxton Street Monster Supplies, which has been serving London’s monster population (and the occasional human) since 1818.  All proceeds from our monstrous offerings such as Cubed Earwax and Thickest Human Snot go back to support our work with young people.

Our programme currently includes:

• Weekly Community Writing Labs and holiday programmes for children and young people, hosted at our Writing Centre in Hoxton
• A Schools Programme delivering creative writing-led educational workshops, projects and training that support school’s needs
• A National Training offer, supporting cultural and education organisations around the country to embed Ministry of Stories methodology for the benefit of their local children, young people and wider communities

The Ministry of Stories is based in East London. We are open to discussing a hybrid of in-office and home working arrangements and the role will involve occasional off-site and evening meetings. The post is subject to a 3-month probationary period and an Enhanced DBS check.

About our fundraising

Now in our 11th year, Ministry of Stories is focused on growing our writing programmes within our community and primary and secondary schools. To achieve this, we have been focused on expanding our sources of funding and increasing our earned income potential from school partners and our shop.

Our overall direction of travel is to spread financial risk by seeking multi-year funding agreements and increasing the proportion of private income for our core work. In particular we aim to grow our number of corporate partnerships and increase our community of individual donors. In time, we aspire to rebuild our community and events fundraising, with a careful eye on return on investment.

As with many charities, our fundraising has been significantly affected by COVID-19. However, we are feeling optimistic. We have a good base of existing funders and high quality relationships we can build upon, as well as talented and inspirational young people to showcase, a strong volunteer programme and an engaging and creative charity to introduce to potential corporate partners and individuals.

To make the most of this important moment, we are looking to appoint an expert, ambitious and dynamic corporate fundraiser to grow and diversify our portfolio of funders, with a strong focus on securing new corporate partnerships and growing our number of cash and regular donors through appeals and marketing. This is a chance to make your mark and to contribute to the future of an exciting charity which has achieved high value corporate partnerships, values strong relationships, has a history of running successful events and the potential for meaningful engagement through volunteering.

To support this role, we have a motivated senior leadership team and are overseen by an engaged and active board of trustees who understand the importance of fundraising. Our board has invested in a team of two fundraisers for three years, which has helped us to realise income growth, new opportunities and to bring a unique creativity to our fundraising.

We are in a unique position to be recruiting permanently to both fundraising roles at the same time and will be looking to bring in a combination of skills and specialisms across the team. Now is the perfect time to bring your talent and vision to our small but mighty charity, to build on our solid fundraising foundations and create a long-term, sustainable future for the Ministry of Stories.

Main Purpose

To develop and deliver a corporate partnerships programme and grow our pool of individual donors. From research and planning, through to proposal writing and communications, relationship development and impact reporting, this role will be vital in diversifying the income streams for the Ministry of Stories.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Financial Planning

• To work with the Deputy Director and Development Manager to deliver our three-year fundraising strategy and existing work plan (2021/2022)
• To work collaboratively with the Development Manager to develop new fundraising approaches and opportunities, ensuring senior sign off for proposal development, copy and content approval
• To support the Development Manager to prepare board reports and track donations and where relevant to forecast and monitor income and expenditure for your areas of responsibility
• To commit to the principles of the Ministry of Stories and to advocate for the importance of our work with children and young people with all funders

2. Corporate Partnerships

• To research and develop a pipeline of potential corporate partners and corporate foundations from a range of industries and use this to create a schedule of applications and approaches with key deadlines
• To write compelling, accurate and tailored applications and pitches which explore the potential for partnership in the broadest sense - from supporting the Ministry of Stories’ organisational strategy, financial and volunteering needs, to pro bono expertise or direct support to our programme - while also meeting the needs and aspirations of the funder
• To explore and maximise our volunteers’ networks to enhance opportunities for corporate partnerships, staff fundraising and growth in volunteering
• To manage a portfolio of companies, developing key relationships and ensuring we fulfill all partnership deliverables including monitoring and reporting. Maintain accurate records for grants and correspondence on the organisational database (Salesforce)
• To work with the Marketing Manager to develop appropriate case studies and showcase relationships with key funders
• To represent the work of Ministry of Stories at relevant funder meetings or events

3. Individual Giving and Supporter Communications

• To put the supporter experience at the heart of your fundraising practice in order to grow and retain donors and supporters. Where possible, seek out opportunities for in-person or digital stewardship events for supporters to ‘bring our work to life’.
• To deliver engaging fundraising communications; including a new programme of monthly email newsletters, plus personalised thank you letters, handwritten cards and phone calls with donors delivered in a timely manner and to a high standard
• To contribute to the organisation comms calendar, including ensuring fundraising pages are current and contributing towards digital and social media platforms
• To actively maintain our database, application tracker, donation systems, gift aid claims and regular giving tracking monitoring, ensuring they are effective and up-to-date
• To ensure that fundraising activities comply with legislation and statutory requirements, including Data Protection, GDPR and fundraising best practice. Keep abreast of change and innovation in fundraising and the wider arts and cultural sector

4. Staff, Community and Events Fundraising

• To provide effective account management and customer care to all companies, community groups and individuals who fundraise on behalf of Ministry of Stories
• To explore the potential networks held by our donors, supporters and volunteers to support our fundraised income and volunteering with a careful eye on return on investment e.g. Charity of the Year nominations, staff payroll giving schemes, staff volunteering
• With support from the Development Manager, project manage and deliver any in-person or digital fundraising events, to budget

5. General Duties

• To contribute to the activities of the wider team as necessary and as directed by the senior leadership team
• To actively promote the organisation’s Safeguarding Policy 
• Recognise your role as part of a small team and become an active part of a team culture that encourages close collaboration and supportive relationships between colleagues

Person Specification

You will be an experienced and skilled corporate fundraiser with well-honed communication skills, a proven track record of personally soliciting significant donations and grants from corporate partnerships and foundations. You will be able to initiate, build and sustain excellent funder and donor relationships and be great at listening, researching and writing. You will bring positivity, energy, ambition and an ability to deliver strong results and be motivated by our commitment to help young people to write a brighter future for themselves.

Essential

• Driven and passionate about fundraising as a tool to unlock opportunities and outcomes for children and young people
• Significant experience in a fundraising/development role specifically in the area of corporate partnerships and/or corporate foundations
• A proven track record of meeting challenging financial targets, including securing significant donations and grants
• Experience of proposal and/or bid writing
• Experience of developing and maintaining strong relationships with funders and donors
• Strong planning and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Good copywriting skills and an ability to work to a high degree of accuracy

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience of researching and developing a funder pipeline
• Experience of developing budgets
• Experience of using a CRM database system, such as Salesforce
• Experience of other forms of fundraising – for example, individual giving, supporter care, digital supporter communications, community fundraising and/or event management
• Experience of using design software (e.g. InDesign)
• Working knowledge of Data Protection and GDPR regulation
• Experience with a similar organisation or a charity

Terms and Conditions

Post: Development Coordinator (Corporate Partnerships and Community)

Reports to: Development Manager

Peers: Marketing Manager

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week, incl. lunch) Monday to Friday, preferred but flexible

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000

Benefits: 3% employer contribution to pension

Home and office based

Wheelchair accessible office and open to discussing any other specific needs

25 days annual leave and time off in lieu policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible and welcoming team culture, open to exploring individual needs and preferences

Deadline for applications: 9am Thursday 7th October 2021

Interviews: Scheduled for Wednesday 13th October 2021