Are you a real people person, with the skill to build and manage relationships that create success? Can you spot new opportunities and love making things happen? Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you…

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and committed fundraiser to bring something special to this unique role. You’ll have experience of fundraising within the community and be able to demonstrate how you’ve developed relationships to achieve results. We are looking for someone who will be able to hit the ground running, who thrives on a challenge and is passionate about their work and making a difference.

As a Senior Community Fundraiser the key to success will be your strong relationship building skills, ability to create and spot opportunities, deliver presentations (and use other communication methods) to inspire people to go the extra mile for their local hospital and provide exceptional supporter care to maximise sustainable long term income. Working as part of the Events & Community Team, you will work on community fundraising initiatives and play an integral role building and championing, new and existing relationships within the communities of Bath and the surrounding towns and villages in North East Somerset and Western Wiltshire, that make up the RUH’s catchment area. You will work closely with a diverse range of community groups and educational organisations, volunteers, committees and the general public, as well as work collaboratively with the rest of the fundraising team.

Closing date: 12th February 2020

Provisional interview date:  20th February 2020

In this newly created role, you will lead the Hospice’s community fundraising, forging new relationships and developing existing ones with our local community to raise income and the profile of the Hospice.

The role will include developing and implementing plans to increase income and provide encouragement and support to individuals and groups fundraising for the Hospice including churches, schools, social groups and our own Friends Groups. You will plan and organise fundraising events and activities to increase engagement, as well as support events organised by colleagues. You will also be required to line manager the Community Fundraiser.

The hours are 30 per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days. Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends, for which time off will be given.

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone with:

• experience in community fundraising or have transferable skills from a similar role
• excellent communication skills
• a commitment to the work of Weston Hospicecare
• a strong team working ethos

In return, we offer:

*     Contributory pension scheme

*     25 days holiday + bank holidays (part-time pro rata)

*     Employee discount scheme

*     Employee assistance programme

*     Opportunities for challenge events & fundraising

*     Free parking nearby

*     Staff consultation group

*     Staff social activities

*     Family friendly benefits

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday, 14th and Monday, 17th February.

We value and encourage applications from all sections of the community

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Bristol

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 Bristol 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 on ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: 5th February 2020

Interviews will take place : 18th February 2020

Role: Community Enabler
Salary: Circa £12,900 per annum (FTE Circa £21,500)
Hours: 22.5 per week (3 days a week)
Contract Type: Fixed Term: 31st December 2020

Two positions available: 
Location: Denham 
Operational Area: Thames Valley

Or

Location: Saltash or Bristol
Operational Area: Devon & Cornwall or West of England 

ROLE DESCRIPTION: 
As a community charity, at Groundwork South we are changing places and changing lives across the South of England, one green step at a time.

The Community Enabler is a key member of the Community and Grants team undertaking the management and delivery of a significant Community Grants programme in the Thames Valley or Devon & Cornwall or West of England region. Your job will be to support and encourage stakeholders and communities to access available funding through the programme. Providing advice, support and guidance to successful applicants to deliver their projects through practical assistant and planning.

Each Enabler will also develop and maintain relationships with key programme partners to assist with the promotion of the scheme, programme processes and decision making panels. You will help to generate local PR stories and attend opening and celebration events for the groups in your target location. A passion for proactive engagement with a wide range of people, confident communication and presentation skills and an ability to manage your own time efficiently will be key.

Successful applicants will have experience of working with local community groups, a proven ability to deliver projects and local knowledge of their area. You will plan and manage the delivery of small scale community projects, engaging with local residents and community groups as well as working in partnership voluntary organisations, local authorities, housing associations and corporate organisations to deliver improvements in areas of need.

You will be based within local Groundwork offices but have the support of a Trust Wide Co-ordinator in terms of performance management reporting.

You will also need to be flexible in terms of some out of hours working and travel to and from retail stores and community projects across your area.

In return we offer:

• 25 days per annum plus English Bank Holidays
• A contributory pension scheme
• Scope to continuing development of your professional skills

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for which you will need to be insured for business use. Employees are able to claim back mileage rates as per our Expenses Policy.

Closing Date: 16th February 2020
Interview Date: 21st February 2020
Start Date: ASAP following pre-employment checks 
Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early in the event of a large response.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the Groundwork South vacancies site. There you can download the job description and application form for your chosen role.

Groundwork South is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable groups

We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment we have been awarded the Disability Confident Scheme Symbol, which is awarded by the Employment Service.

We shall ensure fairness and equal opportunities throughout our workforce and in service delivery.

We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

CVs will not be accepted. No agencies please.

Oasis Hub North Bristol works to build social capital across the area we work, providing integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community. Our growing success means we are looking to appoint a Community Engagement Worker to work with the North Bristol hub team and community. 

Working alongside the Hub Leader the Community Engagement Worker will help support the planning, coordination and delivery of community empowerment programmes, and advice and support sessions; run coffee mornings and other community activities (including a therapy dog programme!). 

The success of this role is dependent on creating meaningful relationships with the local community as well as being a valuable support to the hub team.  This is a role to suit a highly motivated self-starter, so the opportunity is there for the right person to take ownership of the project and thrive, with full support and guidance from the Hub Team.

To be successful in this role, applicants will require:

• Education up to degree level or proven experience in community project support.
• Excellent maths and communication skills and well as feeling comfortable presenting to groups.
• A flexible approach to changing priorities and work hours.
• Able to demonstrate initiative and work unsupervised.
• Able to work with people from a broad cross-section of backgrounds.

If this opportunity interests you and you would like further information, please go to the Oasis UK website for an application pack or click apply on this page.  Please indicate in your enquiry where you saw this vacancy. Please note CVs alone will not be accepted.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday Friday 7th February 2020.

Interviews will take place in Bristol Friday 14th February 2020.

All applicants will actively support the ethos and values of Oasis.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 12 MONTHS

Part-Time (16 hours per week, 0.4 FTE), Bristol

Salary £7,488 per annum (£18,720 as 1.0 FTE)

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

“I’d been thinking about fundraising for a while and Walk with M.E. seemed like the perfect fit. I can join in with the small amount of steps I can do, and my family and friends can be a part of it as well. Fundraising like this really helps people to realise there is something really important they can do to help.”

This is feedback from Holly, one of the 250,000 people in the UK who has the serious neurological condition Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). Our unique team sponsored Walk with M.E. campaign is just one of the projects you’ll be working on when you join our team as Fundraising Administrator. You’ll have some experience of supporter-centred fundraising – or bags of interest and enthusiasm in learning fast –  and be able to work independently, as well as part of our creative and committed team. An understanding of data protection, the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, and fine attention to detail are a must.

If you’d like to join the only UK charity that supports both children and adults with M.E., and help us improve the lives of even more people living with this non-visible illness, please apply today.

We are working with an international membership body, who also act as a qualifying body, a centre of knowledge and a provider of resources.

They are looking for a Membership Development Officer based in Bristol/South West Wales, who will work closely with the Membership Manager, and members in the region to deliver membership support and benefits of the organisations membership.

You will deliver a strategy of membership development, which will include training to individuals and companies in the region.

As Membership Development Officer you will;

• Initiate activities to promote and grow membership.
• Seek and gain buy in for and implementing initiatives to help members and non members with their development plans.
• Provide advice and guidance to members and non members.
• Work closely with the Regional Manager, other Membership Development Officers to ensure consistency.They are looking for someone who;

• Transferable experience in customer service or learning and development.
• Experience in dealing with a wide variety of people, with the ability to engage with education professionals.
• Experience of working with another membership body, or professional body is desirable.

Do you want to make a difference in the charity sector? Are you energetic with excellent fundraising/sales experience and do you have an entrepreneurial drive and spirit?  If so, this could be your perfect role!

Sparkle are currently looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager for a truly inspiring, award winning children’s charity, based at the Serennu Children’s Centre in Newport, South Wales.  This unique, beautiful, state of the art building, just off the M4, is home to an integrated day centre for children with disabilities/developmental difficulties, providing health, social care and leisure opportunities in one location. 

Serennu is the only centre of its kind in the UK and arguably within Europe and the rest of the world and it is leading the way in terms of integrated health care for children with disabilities and developmental difficulties. Serennu was built in a joint initiative between Sparkle and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) and acts as a support network for the whole family unit with a wide range of facilities and leisure activities on offer.

In the role of Fundraising Manager you will develop and lead the Sparkle fundraising and events strategy, build on established partnerships with key donors and focus on identifying and growing new fundraising partnerships and opportunities. Working alongside a dedicated marketing and communications manager, this is an exciting opportunity for the right person.

With a challenging but achievable annual initial income target of 200k per annum, the successful candidate will be creative, driven, dynamic, passionate and innovative. You will possess a high level of emotional intelligence, an entrepreneurial attitude to fundraising and impeccable integrity.

If you feel you are up for the challenge and possess the required skills for this role then apply now!

Please note this post will close on 6th February, 2020

About Sparkle

Sparkle are the main, official charity supporting the Serennu Children’s Centre and the Nevill Hall Children’s Centre. Serennu is a state-of-the-art building which provides treatment, care, information, consultations and leisure services from under one roof removing the burden on individual families & providing continuity of care. Nevill Hall is an integrated children’s centre attached to Nevill Hall hospital which provides treatment, care, information and consultations at the centre.

Sparkle’s principles are to ensure that children with a disability or developmental difficulty and their families are fully supported to participate in valued childhood experiences and have access to the same range of opportunities, experiences, services and facilities as other children.

Several hundred children visit the centres each week and Sparkle has to raise more than £600,000 every year to fund the vital services we support.

Some of the services and support offered by Sparkle include:

• providing access to family liaison support and play workers.

• activities including swimming lessons, holiday activities, multi-skills and clubs for young children, teenagers and siblings.

• access to parent support groups and young people’s forum.

• family activities including swimming, fun days and film screenings at the Serennu Children’s Centre’s very own 3D MediCinema.

Job Purpose

The role is both tactical and strategic in its intent and its purpose is to achieve an annual income target of £200k during the first 12 month period, rising to 300k for Year 2 in order to meet the ambitions of the charity.

You will be energetic with excellent fundraising/sales experience and have an entrepreneurial drive and spirit.

Key Responsibilities

The ability to opportunistically take advantage of donation possibilities and persuasively selling the charity’s cause together with an interest in, and commitment to, the cause you are raising money for

Capable of confidently and convincingly promoting Sparkle to prospective donors and having a natural ability to create an instant rapport with them, retain their interest and develop strong long-term relationships

Responsibility for developing and leading the Sparkle fundraising and events strategy setting out the goals for the year and the steps to be taken to improve the fundraising and events activity in terms of income, satisfaction and engagement

Responsibility for managing partnerships with key donor partners and developing new fundraising partnerships and opportunities with organisations and businesses (SMEs & corporates) and other fundraising target audiences including service users and the general public

Developing and implementing a robust and sustainable calendar of fundraising events

Ensuring that all fundraising and events activity is measured and investment versus yield is projected, recorded, transparent and reported

Capable of delivering funding growth year-on-year consistent with the values of Sparkle

Stimulate, encourage and support fundraising activities carried out by individuals, small, community organisations and associations on behalf of Sparkle

Appreciation of grant-making and how this effectively contributes to the overall income generation target for Sparkle

Development and management of fundraising committees, business development advisory groups, etc.

Accountability for Sparkle fundraising events, in partnership with the Marketing and Communications Manager ensuring a sufficient return on investment is generated by each event

Responsibility for project management and event support for individual, corporate and Sparkle events

Responsibility for small trust and foundation applications, circa 2k per application

Actively developing community fundraising, for example churches, masonic lodges, small businesses, supermarkets, etc.

Analysis of weekly and monthly income to include regular reporting, exception reports and evaluations on areas of responsibility

Leading on the research into, and the development and management of, key donor relationships in order to meet the charity’s priorities at any given time which includes (but not exclusively): corporate donors, media and event partners and individual donors

Working collaboratively with the Marketing and Communications Manager and support, where necessary, with the preparation of campaigns and identification and recruitment of Ambassadors

Advising the Trustees on all financial requirements in relation to the area of responsibility and be accountable for remaining within approved expenditure limits set by trustees for events and appeals, etc.

Ensuring effective diary management

Identification of opportunities to raise awareness of Sparkle including giving talks, attending local events, cheque presentations and networking events

Developing and maintaining links with existing individuals and groups, including local companies, schools, churches and community organisations

Ensuring the Sparkle bespoke donor database is effectively managed to allow for exemplary supporter care and regularly analysing and reporting on the data

Ensuring all monies/ donations received are recorded accurately and banked in a timely manner, in accordance with the Sparkle Financial Policy

Responsibility for securing and recording ‘gifts in kind’

Any other reasonable requests, as required by the Sparkle Team Lead, Children’s Centre Improvement and Development Manager and/or delegated Trustee.

Special Conditions

Working Hours

The post holder will be required to work flexibly. This post will require evening and weekend working and hence flexible working options may be considered subject to achievement of targets.

The rate of pay is a consolidated one, which includes any enhanced payments for evening and weekend working.

The post holder will be expected to volunteer their time, at least four days per annum to support the work of the charity and children’s centre.

The post holder will be required to regularly travel between children centres.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check with a children barred list check.

This post is subject to an exception order under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are ‘spent’ must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process.

General Responsibilities

Health & Safety

It is the responsibility of all employees to work to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others.

Equality & Diversity

It is the responsibility of all employees to support Sparkle’s vision of promoting a positive approach to diversity and equality of opportunity, to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage in service delivery and employment, and to manage, support or comply through the implementation of Equality & Diversity Strategies and Policies.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up.  Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.  Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Sparkle is committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Person Specification

Essential (E) or Desirable (D)

Education/ Qualifications/Knowledge

Educated to ‘A’ level standard or equivalent level of proven experience - E

Relevant Industry Qualification - D

Experience

Minimum of 2 years experience in a fundraising/sales capacity- E
Experience of working for a charity - D
Strong track record of achieving personal income targets in the region of the income expected for this position - E
Experience of organising fundraising events - E
Experience of developing and implementing a fundraising and events strategy that substantially increases income - D

Aptitudes and Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people - E

Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues - E

Ability to work independently and within a team to deliver the Sparkle Fundraising Strategy - E

IT skills (including Word, Powerpoint and Excel) - E

Good understanding of social media for fundraising purposes - E

Ability to track and analyse income against target and to use a database to support fundraising activity and analysis - E

Ability to motivate and enthuse supporters - E

Strong diplomatic skills to network and encourage donations - E

Commitment to achieving positive results - E

Excellent written communication skills - E

Ability to act on own initiative, manage own workload, prioritising work and meeting deadlines - E

Influencing and negotiation skills - E

Good understanding of legal requirements relating to fundraising - E

Personal Attributes

Talented, highly motivated, entrepreneurial drive and enthusiasm - E

Genuine respect for children, young people and their families - E

Commitment to Sparkle’s values and a working style that reflects these - E

Energy, creativity, resilience and patience - E

Self-starter, enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed with a personal drive to exceed targets - E

Dynamic, Passionate and results focused - E

Good understanding of, and commitment to, embrace the principles of equality in the delivery of services - E

Ability to embrace and adapt change - E

Completer finisher, energetic, task focused and with an appetite for hard work - E

Ability to work extremely flexibly to meet the needs of Sparkle - E

Outward facing with the ability to confidently persuade prospective donors to make a contribution to Sparkle - E

Honesty, integrity and credibility - E

Self-confident with decision making - E

This post will require regular travel between children centres plus the ability to travel throughout Gwent and surrounding areas - E

Understand and apply the principles of confidentiality and data protection - D

Jamie's Farm exists to transform the lives of vulnerable young people by providing our unique combination of ‘farming, family, therapy & legacy’.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser to join our small and dynamic fundraising team, and be part of a growing national charity which is transforming the lives of vulnerable young people at risk of social and academic exclusion. Candidates can be based at our Bath or Lewes farms, or work remotely but be happy to travel. 

To Apply: Please email a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and CV, along with the completed Equals Opps form.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage our existing relationships with trusts and foundations to a high level, including providing timely M&E reports, updated accounts, impact report etc;

• Grow our pipeline of trusts and foundations, submitting high quality applications to secure new multiyear relationships (from both existing and new donors) to help with the financial sustainability of the charity, particularly for the 2020 and 2021 financial years;

• Line manage our Fundraising Manager in Lewes, who also has responsibility for trust fundraising among other areas, undertaking regular catch ups and ensuring their happiness, success and wellbeing in their role;

• Feed into the fundraising expenditure budget, with input from the rest of the fundraising team, to ensure we do not over spend;

• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives;

• Be an engaging, energetic and effective ambassador of Jamie’s Farm;

• Support our IT Manager with our transfer to a new database system, so that we are using it effectively to ensure the best donor care;

• Attend occasional networking and other supporter events to promote Jamie’s Farm;

• Manage the database records, finance detail, gift aid, thank yous and communications with relationships you manage;

• Alongside our CEO, oversee the wider fundraising budget of £1.34m, checking in with relevant Fundraising Managers to ensure we are on track to meet targets (potential);

• Lead on legacy giving and developing and delivering a strategy to grow this for Jamie’s Farm (potential); • Support CEO in managing high network relationships (potential).

See the attached Job Description for the full details and requirements.