Calling all fundraisers!

Want to work part time but with full time earning potential?  We currently have opportunities in Kent working on behalf of the Kent Wildlife Trust.

Kent Wildlife Trust manages over 65 species-rich nature reserves around the county, as well as local wildlife sites and roadside nature reserves. They also work with communities and other organisations to assist in the management of other wild sites in Kent.

They bring people closer to nature, from all walks of life and of all ages. Through Their projects, events, education programmes and activities they teach people the value of wildlife to our world and to their wellbeing and show them how to care for it.

CF Fundraising Ltd recruits new members on behalf of Kent Wildlife Trust.  We are looking to grow our team working on behalf of this inspirational charity. Working in pre-booked venues throughout the local area, this is a unique opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Wildlife Trust.

Key facts about the role

This is an employed & salaried role (not self-employed), starting salary £12,800 based on a 24-hour week, working Friday to Sunday.  We also offer an uncapped performance related bonus scheme, 4 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays and pension scheme.  If you are achieving 12 donors per week your OTE will be around £40k (basic and commission), however the commission is uncapped.

This role really does make a difference. You will be the public face of the charity, seeking new members to support by way of regular monthly direct debit donations.

You will have excellent communication skills, be confident interacting with the public and able to work under your own initiative.

You will have:

• Fundraising or Direct Sales experience and be used working to targets.
• Be an effective, persuasive, passionate and engaging communicator able to create a rapport in a face-to-face situation.
• Have a positive attitude, high level of self-motivation and a strong work ethic.
• Enjoy the variety of travelling and working in a different environment each day.
• Have the flexibility to work weekends.
• You must have a full driving licence and your own vehicle.

All uniform, equipment and point of sale materials are provided - including an electronic tablet.  We have Covid-19 safety measure in place and provide training and PPE.  Accommodation will be provided if staying away plus a contribution towards travel expenses will be paid.

What happens next:

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work on behalf of this great charity and would like to hear more then please contact us at CF Fundraising Ltd, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

Passionate about fundraising? Keen to make a difference within your community?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a detail orientated Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser who will take operational responsibility for all trusts and foundations applications.

This is a 28 hours per week role, worked over 4 or 5 days.  The pro-rata salary for 28 hours is £22,555 to £24,888, dependent on experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and submit persuasive, ambitious and well written funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations to secure funding.
• Build on existing relationships with key funders to maximise income and meet ambitious targets.
• Cultivate new relationships with new charitable trusts, lottery funders and government departments and ensure funding approaches match their interests and priorities.
• Work with Service Managers to identify projects and areas of work that would be appropriate for funding applications and would resonate with funders.
• Write reports and updates to keep funders informed of the positive impact of their support.
• Work alongside the Community and Corporate Fundraiser to share knowledge and create the best possible opportunities for the organisation.

About you

This role reports directly into the CEO, and the post holder will be able to work independently and build relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.  You will:

• Have a proven track record of developing and writing successful funding bids
• Have a track record of working to agreed targets and deadlines through effective time management and prioritization.
• Have demonstrable experience managing, collating and reporting data
• Be able to accurately prepare high quality written material.
• Be a persuasive and natural communicator who is able to present and talk passionately and appropriately about carer related matters.
• Be able to work under your own initiative.
• Have an understanding of the carers’ landscape.
• Have proven competence working with standard Microsoft packages plus, databases, data analysis and report writing/generation.

Under current Covid-19 restrictions, this role is home based, with some of your induction being completed in the office. However, when restrictions are lifted you will be expected to split your working week between home and our offices in Burpham, Guildford.

About Us

Action for Carers Surrey has a vision ‘to enable all unpaid carers to have a voice and access support to improve their quality of life and wellbeing.’ You will be joining a committed, passionate charity determined to make a difference to young and adult unpaid carers across Surrey.

Community Fundraiser

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date

They are the UK's leading dementia charity, providing information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Community Fundraiser Responsibilities:

They have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Wales and West Midlands fundraising team working remotely from home with occasional community outreach work. The environment is fast-paced, creative and diverse. Your primary focus is supporting our wonderful fundraising supporters, proactively securing new fundraising partners as well as performing a range of admin and database led tasks. You will be joining a team of five other community fundraisers covering and raising funds in their own areas as well as working with other teams and directorates to maximise relationship building and income generation.

If you have a passion and skill for supporting volunteers, this is an exciting opportunity for you to build on your volunteer management experience, and truly make your mark in this rapidly expanding charity.

Community Fundraiser Requirements:

They are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent experience of working with donors and volunteers. They are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has ideally worked within a similar role or can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience required in the job description.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and confident in contacting supporters over the phone as well as giving presentations to various groups, associations and local businesses. You will need to demonstrate your ability to be a real team player, as well as having the ability to work well on your own initiative. This is a busy and demanding role often with conflicting deadlines so the ability to prioritise your workloads and have an organised, methodical approach is essential.

You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers to deliver organisational objectives as well as a proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets and good working knowledge of budgets is also essential.

The successful candidate will benefit from working in a dynamic and well-supported team where you will have a direct impact on the lives of people affected by dementia.

About our client:

They embrace diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career.

Position: Community Fundraiser
Location: North Wales, Mid Wales & Newport (North Wales, Powys, Monmouthshire & Newport)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 13 May 2021
Interview Date: 21 May 2021

You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.

Ref: 98838

Halton Haven Hospice has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive and inventive part-time Community Fundraiser to join our team.

The right candidate will be an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.  We’re looking for someone who can make a real difference to the people and community that we support.  They will have a demonstrable track record of achieving financial and non-financial objectives and be committed to continuing professional development; with a view to being able to identify and manage any fundraising opportunity that comes their way.  Our job is to raise vital income to support free hospice care and to ensure that it is available not only now but in the future.

This is a public facing role working in a fast-paced and creative environment; often juggling deadlines.  It demands the ability to prioritise workloads and to work both independently and as part of a team.  The successful candidate will work with volunteers, local corporates, schools and the wider community to steward supporters in their fundraising activity.  They will develop ongoing and new partnerships and engage in Hospice-led events and campaigns too.

No two days will be the same but the work will be varied, busy and hugely rewarding.  You will have the opportunity to make your mark and to develop new ideas and fundraising innovations.

Halton Haven Hospice is based in a leafy suburb of Runcorn with good road, rail and canal links.  Situated between Liverpool and Manchester with the iconic city of Chester as a neighbour it has a great deal to offer for individuals and families alike.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.  We recognise and encourage the valuable contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring.  Therefore we offer the additional benefits of:

• Free parking
• Free health benefits scheme (after qualifying period)
• Discounted dining facility
• Training and continuing professional development
• Entitlement to Blue Light card
• The People’s Pension Scheme or continuation of NHS Pension (subject to criteria)
• Salary £22,000 PRO RATA

To apply download the application form and return it with a copy of your CV and a covering letter to the address/Email given on the form.

Location: North West (home-based)

Salary: Circa £26,000 (+ £5k car allowance) 

Do you want to work for an organisation that helps critically ill babies and children? Does the prospect of building a fundraising pipeline and charity reputation excite you? Are you a passionate and dedicated fundraiser looking to join an innovative, inclusive and committed team? This could be the role for you! We are supporting this life-saving organisation assisting them in their search for a Community Fundraiser in the North West.

This role presents a hugely exciting opportunity to develop and nurture a fundraising pipeline across the North West region. You will be well supported in your role, but have the autonomy to develop and grow relationships, and in doing so raise the reputation of this fantastic organisation. With an exciting calendar of virtual events and a successful track record of corporate partnerships there is huge scope to grow and develop your fundraising network, offering supporters a wide variety of ways in which to engage with the charity. The role will be varied, interesting and hugely rewarding.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with proven experience generating income and building new relationships in a fundraising setting. You should be a strong and confident communicator, known for your ability to develop relationships with ease. Resilient, dynamic and resourceful, you should be able to work both autonomously and as part of a larger remote team and be committed to the cause of this fantastic life-saving organisation. Acting as brand ambassador for the charity in the region, it is imperative you are both passionate and engaging in order to enlist the support of those you approach. 

This role provides an opportunity to join an organisation in an invaluable capacity where you will, quite simply, be raising funds to enable more lives to be saved. The role is permanent and home-based involving travel across Manchester and Liverpool. The charity is inclusive and flexible with a focus on life balance so, although the role is advertised as full-time, for the right person we are able to consider reduced or condensed hours. 

To register your interest, or find out more, please apply directly or contact either Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. The recruitment for this role is ongoing and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applicants have applied – early application is therefore advisable!

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.

Bishop’s Stortford Youth Project and Thirst Youth Café are looking for a new Community Fundraiser and Communications Manager to raise awareness, generate income and encourage volunteering.

Community Fundraiser and Communications Manager
Salary range is £10 - £12.50 per hour (£7,800 – £9,750 Pro Rata - £19,500 - £24,375 FTE).
Contract: 12 months
Location of work: This role will require a mix of working from home, the office and in the community (subject to covid restrictions)
The position is part time, 15 hours per week, and will require some flexibility to meet needs of role. There is an opportunity to negotiate flexible working for the right candidate.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to meet, and hopefully exceed targets!

About the role

The position includes the following responsibilities:

Community Fundraising

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the charity’s community fundraising strategy.
• Establish, manage and grow individual, corporate and community fundraising streams including working with local schools and churches.
• Build relationships and manage stewardship of donors to maximise income.
• Create, plan and manage annual fundraising calendar of events and campaigns.
• Work in partnership with external organisations, businesses, agencies and local government to identify and develop income opportunities.
• Work closely with the youth work team when developing fundraising programmes and events.
• Achieve annual fundraising target.

Communications

• PR – Build relationships with local press and media to raise awareness of Bishop’s Stortford Youth Project and Thirst Youth Café. Develop press releases and marketing materials.
• External communications – Development of newsletters and external communications to current and potential supporters. Contribute information for the Annual Review and other publications as required.
• Website and Social Media Platforms – manage website and social media content to build supporter base.
• Content – to produce relevant content and case studies to support fundraising/ communications.
• GDPR – ensure all communications comply with GDPR requirements.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:

• A passion for the work and mission of the Bishop’s Stortford Youth Project.
• Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and persuasive writing.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships
• with supporters.
• Team player to deliver Bishop’s Stortford Youth Project’s vision.
• Self-motivated with excellent planning and time management skills.
• Target focused – ideally experience of meeting/ exceeding targets within Charity/Corporate sectors.

The closing date for applications is Friday 21st May 2021.
Interviews: 27th / 28th May (in person where possible).

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

Any person considering applying for this position should be committed to the overall vision, values and ethos of Bishop’s Stortford Youth Project and to the leadership of the organisation.

No agencies please.

We're looking for an exceptional fundraiser to join our dynamic award-winning team. 

The successful candidate will play a significant part in a high-performing relationship fundraising team by taking ownership of fundraising activity across the South of England. You will have a direct and tangible impact on our ability to help and support bone cancer patients and their families.

Candidates must live, or plan to live within the South of England to be considered for this role.

About us…

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

The Community & Special Funds Fundraising Officers are the face of BCRT within the community and are passionate about raising money through building long lasting relationships with our supporters. They contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by raising income from three key income streams: special funds, community and regional corporate fundraising.

You will be the primary contact managing & nurturing a number of Special Fund relationships, as well as providing individuals and corporate supporters with the very best supporter experience. You will also respond to and manage emerging community fundraising opportunities as they arise.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a mature attitude and the ability to effectively and empathetically connect with a range of supporters including patients and their families. You will be proactive with a positive and can-do approach – instinctively following opportunities across your area. With at least 2 years’ fundraising experience, you can sense what the next step should be to build and maximise those opportunities.

With a true passion for exceptional supporter care and above all, an ability to naturally build rapport to quickly establish long lasting relationships, your impressive track record of raising money will speak for itself.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must live, or plan to live within the South of England to be considered for this role. Please note travel to the charity office in Leeds will be required approximately once a month.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: Monday 10th May 
2. Telephone interviews: 13th & 14th May
3. Face to face interviews: W/C 17th May

For more details please see the full Job Description. 

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity supporting children receiving treatment in hospital by enabling them to have their families close by during their treatment.  We provide free accommodation for the families of sick children for as long as they need it, whether that's two days or two years. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser for the Central London region to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will be based at our Evelina House but we are happy to discuss some level of remote working from home.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising expert and a brilliant communicator - someone always one step ahead. You are independent - able to and empowered to work instinctively. You are perceptive - sensing what the next step should be. You are versatile and will have the ability to translate our story into rich content and compelling scenarios inspiring people to work with us. Above all, you naturally build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships.

You will equally be as comfortable supporting families who stay with us at one of our four London Houses who want to fundraise, as you are presenting to a room full of students, a company or potential volunteers.  No one day will be the same and this is one of the most important roles in the charity as you are the local face and voice of Ronald McDonald House Charities on the ground.  You know who the key influencers in your community are and you will ensure they understand what we do so they will want to be associated with the charity.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, and how to apply, and if this sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is midnight on the 27th May.

Julian House is a forward-thinking charity, committed to helping socially excluded people receive the help they need and deserve, to get back on their feet.

We have two exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join our successful fundraising team. This role will be focussed on Devon and Dorset. Your primary focus will be managing and delivering a programme of fundraising events as well as creating and supporting new fundraising opportunities and initiatives within the community. Maximising relationship building amongst our wonderful supporters, awareness raising to create new support and income generation.

Despite the pandemic, our fundraising team has had great success running real, as well as virtual events and appeals. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and agile community and events fundraiser who can hit the ground running at an exciting time for the organisation. Job Sharing will be considered.

Key tasks:

• Achieve the agreed annual income targets
• Fully manage and implement a selection of JH’s existing portfolio of major fundraising events – to include full budget responsibility
• Actively seek to develop and deliver new community events, in line with the fundraising strategy
• To organise event publicity, develop case studies and write press releases to create a good breadth of local media interest
• Establish strong local Funding Committees which will provide a valuable extra strand to the organisation’s advocacy and fundraising efforts
• Undertake an on-going programme of outside talks, ensure that the breadth and importance of the organisation’s work is effectively conveyed to key target audiences
• Recruit, manage and oversee fundraising volunteers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters to develop their support
• Recruit participants for third party events - supporting and developing their fundraising potential eg city marathons or other local/national events.
• Work closely with community based events organised by third parties to promote Julian House
• Produce a good quality local newsletter for circulation to supporters and stakeholders
• Assist with other specific projects, as detailed by the Fundraising & Digital Marketing Manager
• Ensure that all relevant data is accurately included on the fundraising database

Please apply for these position through our website.

Julian House is a forward-thinking charity, committed to helping socially excluded people receive the help they need and deserve, to get back on their feet.

We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our successful fundraising team.  This role will be focussed on Bath and Wiltshire. Your primary focus will be managing and delivering a programme of fundraising events as well as creating and supporting new fundraising opportunities and initiatives within the community. Maximising relationship building amongst our wonderful supporters, awareness raising to create new support and income generation.

Despite the pandemic, our fundraising team has had great success running real, as well as virtual events and appeals. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and agile community and events fundraiser who can hit the ground running at an exciting time for the organisation. Job Sharing will be considered.

Key tasks:

• Fully manage and implement a selection of JH’s existing portfolio of major fundraising events – to include full budget responsibility
• Achieve the agreed annual income targets
• Actively seek to develop and deliver new community events, in line with the fundraising strategy
• To organise event publicity, develop case studies and write press releases to create a good breadth of local media interest
• Establish strong local Funding Committees which will provide a valuable extra strand to the organisation’s advocacy and fundraising efforts
• Undertake an on-going programme of outside talks, ensure that the breadth and importance of the organisation’s work is effectively conveyed to key target audiences 
• Recruit, manage and oversee fundraising volunteers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters to develop their support 
• Recruit participants for third party events - supporting and developing their fundraising potential eg city marathons or other local/national events.
• Work closely with community based events organised by third parties to promote Julian House
• Produce a good quality local newsletter for circulation to supporters and stakeholders
• Assist with other specific projects, as detailed by the Fundraising & Digital Marketing Manager
• Ensure that all relevant data is accurately included on the fundraising database

An Amazing opportunity for an excellent community fundraising and communications co-ordinator supporting Refugees and Asylum seekers in Bristol. 

Aid Box Community is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic community fundraiser who has either lived or working experience of the needs of displaced people. Our perfect candidate would join our brilliant team, working at home and in the office in Bristol for 16 hours a week and have a proven track record of community fundraising and the varied forms of our communications. You will develop and own our community fundraising strategy and will be working to an annual fundraising target that will support the strategic aims of the organisation and needs of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. If you have the skills, enthusiasm, and experience to join our community, please click below to find out more! 

We are looking for a part time fundraiser.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Harrogate team and help us build our income to support and sustain the vital work we fund in Malawi.  

It is a broad and varied job where you can really make your mark. The role will suit self-motivated, enthusiastic individual who is well organised, a great communicator and passionate about international development.

As a fundraiser, you can expect to be creating and delivering fundraising programmes to achieve the business plan.  You will be involved in the full remit of our fundraising operation and have responsibilities for managing key income streams.

To contribute to our team you will need a can do attitude and the willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump right in.  The position is based in our small office in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

Fundraising Community and Challenge Event 
You will be responsible for the event and campaign management of our challenge events (national and local) and our community fundraising initiatives. You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful partnerships with key stakeholders, including local businesses, in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation for our Hospice. You will also be an empathetic individual in your communications with patients and relatives, ensuring sensitivity and confidentiality at all times.

You will be organised, decisive, and creative, working alongside colleagues to ensure that detailed innovative campaigns (including marketing & PR) are developed to maximise support and get the wider community excited about supporting Queenscourt.

Flexibility will be required in this role. It is essential that the successful candidate is willing to travel (mainly but not exclusively across West Lancashire, Southport and Formby), and there will be some weekend and evening work essential to fulfil the duties of the role.

You will report directly to the Fundraising and Lottery Manager and this role will also involve some line management responsibilities, and working closely with Volunteers.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification for the post.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Judith Stewart, Fundraising and Lottery Manager. Phone number is available through the Queenscourt Hospice "Vacancies" page on our website.

Queenscourt Hospice is an independent charity that provides support for the people of Southport, Formby and West Lancashire. We care for patients with serious illnesses, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life at each new stage. We help to do this both in the Hospice and at home through our In-patient unit, Queenscourt Connect and Queenscourt at Home services.  We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Community and Challenge Event Fundraiser with a proven track record of success, to join our friendly team and play a key role in significantly increasing our fundraising during our Pearl Anniversary year and beyond.
 

JOB TITLE: Community Engagement worker

SALARY SCALE: £29,750

HOURS: Full-time (35 hours per week)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: until 31st March 2022

LOCATION: Flexible

ANNUAL LEAVE: 28 days per annum excluding bank holidays

PENSION PAYMENT: CommUNITY Barnet will make a pension contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas in the UK to use at least £1m of national lottery money over a 10-year period to make a lasting and measurable difference to their communities.

The Wembley Central Big Local Partnership Board (WFBL), in association with CommUNITY Barnet (the Locally Trusted Organisation) wishes to appoint a member a Community Engagement Officer on a fixed term contract to support local volunteers and residents to implement the Big Local Plan and the management and delivery of its priorities.

Located in Wembley Central, north west London, this role would ideally suit a person who is inspired by enabling local communities to actively change their local area and can communicate this enthusiasm to others.

We are looking to appoint a confident self-starter with experience community development, youth work and/or project management.  You will need analytical skills to track, monitor and evaluate the progress of projects, with the ability to produce appropriate, clear, written update reports. Good IT skills are essential as is the ability to communicate with potential volunteers and the wider community.

Our ideal candidate is someone familiar with the local area, has a positive, flexible and can-do attitude. You must have the business skills to ensure WCBL always achieves value for money to support the Big Local Plan priorities.  Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a commitment to, and an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and safeguarding.

Working under the umbrella of CommUNITY Barnet we can offer you training as appropriate to support your own career development.

The job requires flexibility to meet the requirements of weekend or evening work.

To apply, please send your CV demonstrating your experience against the job description and a covering letter to show how you meet the points of the person specification of Community Engagement Officer.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates

Deadline for applications: Thursday 13th May 5pm

Interviews (to include a presentation): Saturday 5th June 2021.