Spires is an award-winning day centre that has been working with homeless and disadvantaged people in South London since 1990. We work with some of the most isolated and vulnerable in our society. The majority of our clients are homeless or have insecure accommodation, with many also facing complex issues such as long-term unemployment, poor mental and physical health, addiction and substance abuse, or they may be imprisoned by sex work.

This is a key role at Spires. Working across the organisation and in partnership with a range of stakeholders you will  utilise fundraising activity and communication (social media) to help raise the profile of Spires supporting our work and volunteer recruitment.

As a successful Community Fundraiser you will provide outstanding levels of support, stewardship, advice and motivation for community fundraising activities for a small inspiring medical charity.

The Charity

A small inspiring medical charity, with a friendly supportive team. They can offer office based or home working as long as commutable to Milton Keynes. A car is required for this job.

The Role
Manage the relationships with the established volunteer support groups, giving them advice and guidance on community fundraising activities and events including the preparation of information that will inspire them to raise awareness and increase fundraising.
To initiate and develop long term partnerships with local charitable groups e.g., Rotary, Lions, Soroptomists etc., with the aim of securing financial and in kind support.
Maximise the sale of merchandise products through community events, ensuring that merchandise and promotional material is distributed to volunteers and accounted for.
To report back on regular basis to the Head of Fundraising as to activity, progress and achievement against identified financial and soft targets.
Monitor income and implement remedial and contingency planning as appropriate, based on the fundraising pipeline.
Identify new opportunities for community fundraising activity, assess their potential and make recommendations regarding financial viability.

The Candidate
A friendly, pro active individual with two years demonstrable experience of success in a fundraising role.
Experience of working effectively in collaboration with a wide range of external fundraisers, supporters, customers and/or partners.
A good understanding of the sector, overall trends.
A high level of written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to plan, coordinate and deliver events.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Interviews are being held ASAP so please apply now!

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

A great opportunity to develop your relationship building skills and help generate support and income within the Hertfordshire area.

Join this nationally loved charity and work with community supporters to give them the support and guidance to be strong advocates and fundraisers. Motivate and develop new and existing supporters, making them feel valued and appreciated.

Job specification

• Be responsible for all the supporters and volunteers within your area, being the first point of contact for their needs and encouraging their fundraising efforts through face to face meetings, telephone and email
• Proactively seek new supporters within the area by identifying individuals, liaising with local groups and delivering talks to inspire them as required
• Recruit and support new volunteers to fundraise for the charity
• Lead on the local roll out of a national fundraising campaign as well as promoting other campaigns on a more local level

Person specification

To succeed in this role you will:

• have experience working or volunteering in a fundraising environment
• understand the motivations of volunteers
• be committed to providing excellent customer/supporter stewardship
• have excellent communication skills and not be adverse to public speaking
• have good IT skills, including email and database experience

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Are you energetic, adaptable, approachable and a team player?

Are you passionate about a career in fundraising for your local charity?

We are looking for a creative, personable, income-driven Community Fundraiser with a sense of fun to join our dedicated Fundraising Team.  You will engage with individuals and groups from all walks of life, such as schools and colleges, support groups and organisations, across our local community to provide a vital source of income to Peace Hospice Care, raise awareness and provide opportunities for us to connect with others about our cause.

To succeed in this exciting role, you will need to:

• Be a real people person and a great communicator… able to establish and develop strong relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations so that we are their charity of choice.
• Have exceptional customer service, administration skills and attention to detail… Telling people that we appreciate their support is really important, so that our supporters always feel valued, cared for and know that their fundraising makes a real difference.  Whether over the phone, in writing or in person, you’ll provide exceptional stewardship.
• Be highly organised and a strong multi-tasker… No two days are ever the same in fundraising and you’ll need to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-paced environment as part of our small (but mighty) team!

For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact Louis Breese, Community Fundraising Manager, or Gemma Norris, Senior Fundraising Manager - Corporate & Major Gifts.

Closing date: 8th March 2020

It is applications that will be considered as they are received and interviews will be arranged throughout so interested candidates are advised to apply early. 

We reserve the right to close the advert at any time so interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Are you looking to work for a Charity who believe in fun, value integrity and raise money for an incredible cause? Eden Brown is currently recruiting for a Senior Community Fundraiser to join the wonderful Candlelighters Charity in Leeds.

Candlelighters vision is to bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer and through your work as Senior Community Fundraiser you will be able to see the positive impact that you have on these families lives. You will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy whilst providing inspiring leadership to two community fundraisers and a community supporter care officer within your team.

You will be mainly leading on the development on the fundraising strategy and also supporting the professional development of individuals within your team through effective management of individual development plans. You will a create a very positive culture within your team and ensure that you are implementing Candlelighters values.

To be successful in this role you must have worked in a Fundraising role previously and have had experience in implementing a fundraising strategy. You must have had experience in managing volunteers and also be a car driver.
Candlelighters offer a competitive salary and flexible working with remote working expected along with time based in the Leeds office. They also offer a fantastic benefits package!

The closing date is Friday 3rd April with first interviews scheduled in on the 8th April. This really is an exciting time to join a local Charity who really do amazing things. Please contact Laura Iliff on 01133207542 or email [email protected] for more information.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Charity People are over the moon to be heading up the search party for a talented and enthusiastic Corporate and Community Fundraiser for a 12-month contract. Never standing still and always striving to deliver the very best care and services for its patients, it's a small well-loved local charity that is mighty in reputation and ambition.

The job: Working with local community groups and fundraising volunteers, you'll have plenty to keep you busy and a real variety of task. You'll recruit and steward supporters taking on challenge events and help those running their own in-aid of events to raise as much as possible. You'll encourage local businesses to get involved in Charity of the Year and employee engagement fundraising, as well as attend networking events and delivering engaging presentations to schools, education and community groups to win their support.

On our wish list: You'll be a confident communicator with excellent relationship building and networking skills. Well organised and able to successfully manage competing demands for your time, work to deadlines and achieve income targets. In return, you'll have the flexibility to develop your own ideas and make a positive impact for vulnerable people in your community.

If this is you, please get in touch ASAP with copy of your CV to our North West consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We're shortlisting on a rolling basis so do apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are currently recruiting for a Community Fundraiser to join the fundraising team to help grow our reach across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

You will provide fantastic stewardship and support to community groups, organisations, family groups and volunteers with the aim of maximising income and delivering the community fundraising strategy. You will be driven and thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals and have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

You will be maintaining existing relationships out in the community such as with schools and community groups but you will also be tasked with developing new ones. You will also be recruiting volunteers to spread the word on the fantastic work that this charity does to support families across Birmingham.

To be successful in this role you must have had experience of building relationships, developing new business and delivering excellent customer care and have the drive and motivation to work towards financial targets. You must be confident at building relationships across all levels and have excellent project management skills.

The closing date is Wednesday 1st April with interviews scheduled on the Wednesday 8th April. 

A rather exciting opportunity has arisen to work for a magnificent children's charity as a Senior Community Fundraiser.

Job title: Senior Community Fundraiser
Contract: Permanent/Full-time

Location: Barkingside
Salary: £26,966 - £35,294 + OLW £1,885.27
Closing date: Thursday 26th March
Interview: Wednesday 1st April
Required CV

You will be working closely with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and the Regional Fundraising Executive to devise an operational marketing plan for growth across allocated community programmes. You will also be managing the development and marketing of the departments community-level products.

The ideal person for this role will be skilled at building relationships with key stakeholders and supporters within the community whilst providing first-class stewardship management and support care. You will be an ambitious and driven fundraiser with a demonstrated background of generating income growth and driving excellent supporter experience through the successful delivery of fundraising projects and campaigns. You will also have excellent communication skills, project management and experienced in producing fundraising resources and marketing them to appropriate audiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to work for a well-established charity in an environment with lots of potential for learning and development. If you would like to find out more please contact Tanya at Charity People.

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.

About the role

This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and award-winning fundraising team, committed to finding innovative ways to build Crisis’ profile and support across the UK

In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to income growth across the West Midlands, and you will be involved in the development of networks and activity to generate funds from communities, individuals, local trusts, companies and volunteer fundraising groups, whilst ensuring an excellent supporter experience.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of using your excellent communication skills to build a wide range of successful relationships and deliver first-rate supporter or customer care, ideally including having worked with volunteers.

You will be comfortable working remotely, often away from other fundraising colleagues, and will need to demonstrate your ability to use your own initiative to research and identify opportunities and deliver projects or events.

And, you’ll be highly motivated to help achieve the change needed to end homelessness altogether.

Benefits

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.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. In the supporting statement section, please address points 1, 2, 4 and 5 only of the person specification, which is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: 29th March 2020 (23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Job title: Community Fundraiser - South East Wales

Region: South East Wales

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Home Based, Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,469 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially-minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home based and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the South-East Wales area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 29th March 2020

Interviews will take place in: Cardiff on Tuesday 7th April 2020

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Community Fundraiser for Wales and the Mid-Counties will be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region.  You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.  The following postcodes are included within this region: LL, CF, SY, HR, LD, WR, NP, SA, GL, SN, OX, RG.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, and will be home-based within the region, with some out of hours working and travel to our Farnborough (Hampshire) office.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you: 

- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: 8th April 2020

First interview date and location: tbc

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

* subject to qualifying criteria

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Community Fundraiser for the North West of England and Northern Ireland be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region.  You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.  The following postcodes are included within this region: BT, IM, CA, LA, PR, BB, LA, WN, BL, OL, WA, CH, CW, SK, FY, L1-L8, M1-M9. 

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you: 

- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: 8th April 2020

First interview date and location: 

Second interview date and location: 

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

* subject to qualifying criteria

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Community Fundraiser for South West England (maternity cover) will be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region.  You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.  Postcode included with this region are as follows: BA, BH, BS, DT, EX, PL, SP, TA, TQ, TR, PO, SO 

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, and will be based within the region, with some out of hours working and travel to our Farnborough (Hampshire) office.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community.

According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you: 

- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*) 

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: 8th April 2020

First interview date and location: tbc

Second interview date and location: tbc

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

* subject to qualifying criteria

Position: Permanent

Deadline for applications: Friday April 24

The position:

Our leading dynamic health charity client is recruiting a Senior Community Events Fundraiser in order to develop a programme of growth to increase income from the charity’s successful community events projects. You will lead on identifying new opportunities and engage new audiences to increase the charity’s supporter base and ensure that a database of long-term, active supporters is maintained. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and implement new event ideas, including virtual events, to offer significant ROI as well as shaping the strategy for community and events fundraising within the charity, all with the support of an experienced and inspiring manager.

Requirements:

• You will have previous experience of working within community and/or events fundraising with a proven track record in achieving financial targets and objectives.
• You will have previous experience of growing the supporter base of an organisation for community and/or events fundraising.
• You will have experience of managing events.
• Knowledge of donor acquisition and retention strategies.