Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations in this exciting newly created role, you will be working with the Investor Relations Manager to contribute to the expansion of Reall’s funding base.  This will be achieved by attracting new finance from major institutional donors (amongst others) and managing the relationships you build.

We develop, refine and share innovative housing models that unlock the political will, capital investment and end-user finance needed to create the conditions for hard- working families in Africa and Asia to secure their own home.  

We do this because affordable homes not only provide a fundamental human right, they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean water and air, renewable energy and socioeconomic justice. We believe that the best way to realise this future is by working in open collaboration using an open-source approach, so that the best ideas can be adapted and adopted around the world. You will be part of building an affordable homes movement that will improve the lives of 100 million people across Africa and Asia by 2030.

This role will be based in Coventry, though it may require occasional international travel. You will be working 35 hours per week, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break, and office hours are 9am to 5pm.  We are open to flexible working patterns, subject to the objectives and outcomes of the role being met.  We are a small team (35 people) who achieve big things!

For more information please visit Reall's website.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure new large-scale finance through researching and progressing funding opportunities
• Programme and proposal design, bid writing, pitching and developing performance measurements, in line with the wider fundraising strategy
• Initiate, develop and maintain strong relations with potential funders
• Manage funder due diligence assessments, monitor progress against agreed funder targets, fulfil funder reporting requirements, and ensure compliance with other contractual obligations
• Monitor trends and opportunities across institutional donors, major foundations and the impact investing sector
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of stakeholder needs within the institutional donor, major foundations and impact investing space
• Contribute to the ongoing development and revision of Reall’s fundraising and funder relations strategy
• Lead on designated networking and presenting opportunities
• Develop, maintain and update effective CRM / management information system

Person Specification:

Education:A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification

Experience:At least four years’ experience in major fundraising and funder relationship management within the international development space

Key Competencies:

Essential

• Experience of securing funding from and working with major institutional donors, large foundations and/or multilateral bodies
• Proven experience of proposal development, bid writing and pitching, grant contract management, funder reporting and monitoring
• Effective relationship manager
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy including word-processing, databases, spreadsheets
• Strong research skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Good numeracy skills and ability to analyse and report on financial performance
• Understanding of and experience in the international development sector

Desirable

• Understanding of the social enterprise and impact investment space
• Experience of financial services products

Personal Qualities:

• Great communicator
• Systematic and thorough 
• Learning attitude
• Conscientious and responsible
• Constructive, flexible and helpful 
• Culturally sensitive
• Works well under pressure
• Innovative and entrepreneurial
• Able to work with minimal supervision, use initiative and drive results
• Able to prioritise own workload and to see a task through from start to finish

About Breathe Arts Health Research

The Breathe Arts Health Research team believe everybody has the equal right to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. For some people, however, there are significant barriers to this: ill health, a stressful job, loneliness, or simply living in a society that is not well adapted to their physical or emotional needs. There is strong evidence that the arts can offer people facing these challenges something very special: the chance to discover their creativity and interact with others, giving them purpose and value.  By drawing on this research and breathing music, magic, dance - and much more - into healthcare spaces and communities, we offer people hope, friendship and fulfilment when they need it most. We do this through a diverse range of evidence-based performing arts programmes, co-created with clinicians and artists in order to deliver life-changing experiences.

We have received wide recognition for our innovative, high quality work, including the Action for Children’s Arts Outstanding Contribution Award, NHS England’s Innovation Challenge Award, PwC’s Social Entrepreneurs Club Award and Nesta’s ‘New Radicals’ accolade.  We have featured on BBC Breakfast, London News, ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ and other media. As we now move on from our start-up phase to become more established and sustainable, our ambition is to grow our arts in health programmes and change more people’s lives for the better.  That’s where this role comes in.

About this role

The Head of Development will develop and deliver an effective income generation strategy, taking the lead on managing and growing our relationships with a wide range of new and existing supporters. That means making the most out of some great existing partnerships as well as developing new opportunities, all of which will contribute to us supporting more people.

Breathe is in a great position when it comes to fundraising. We have a strong network of businesses and individuals that are incredibly passionate about our work.  We have a fantastic story and an enthused, engaged set of patrons and ambassadors willing to support our fundraising.  This is a new, standalone role, however all the Breathe team are very engaged in fundraising so the Head of Development will receive excellent, proactive assistance from them, the Managing Director and a network of talented artists ready to participate in events and initiatives in a creative, engaging way.

About you

You are highly empathic and are motivated by building effective relationships.  You’ll have extensive experience in corporate or community fundraising, business development or account management, with a deep understanding of how to build and manage a wide range of partnerships. Specifically:

• You have an aptitude and love for storytelling, being able to influence and persuade both companies and individuals to support Breathe. You can express yourself compellingly in writing and speech, with superb presentation skills
• You are not intimidated by a big financial target (at least £150,000 of income each year)
• You want to work for an organisation that values kindness, innovation and excellence

How to apply

Breathe Arts Health Research is an equal opportunities employer and we embrace diversity within our team. We positively welcome applications from individuals who identify as Deaf and/or disabled and people of all ethnicities.

To apply, please combine into one document (Word or PDF) your tailored CV - up to 3 pages - and a supporting statement - up to 1,000 words - outlining why you want to work for Breathe, why this role appeals, and how you match the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description. Please also complete an equal opportunity monitoring form and return this with your application. This should reach us by 6pm on 24th November 2019. 

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Regional Community Fundraising Manager (1.0) to join our amazing charity, which exists to provide children from disadvantaged backgrounds with a wonderful week of mud-and-magic in the British countryside.

It’s a great time to join Farms for City Children. We already support thousands of children across England and Wales every year and our new strategic direction will see us grow further, reaching more children who deserve a discovery filled week-in-wellies.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Regional Community Fundraising Manager with a demonstrable background of community fundraising and networking to join our team as we embark on a period of growth and development.

This home based role will develop and implement plans to deliver the agreed Fundraising Strategy where we plan to significantly grow income from the communities where are farms are based in the South West of England & Wales, as well as from the communities where our beneficiary schools are located. The successful candidate will bring together and inspire supporters across our networks as well as individuals, groups and businesses to fundraise and engage with our cause.

About You

This role requires significant hand-on experience of community fundraising and a strong insight into how local fundraising works, supported by a good and demonstrable range of people management skills.

In order to succeed you will be highly motivated by the charity’s work with children, food, the countryside and farming; be a skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; outstanding planning, organisational and implementation skills; experienced in setting and managing budgets, strong IT skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.

The role covers the South West region and specifically the communities where are farms are located in Devon, Pembrokeshire and Gloucestershire. Initially working as sole Community Fundraiser, you will be expected to travel extensively across the region (min one day a week at Head Office in Exeter). Longer-term, you will help develop a larger community fundraising team to further grow community activity and income generation.

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of between £30,000 and £35,000 (depending on experience) and a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays (pro rata)
• 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday, 22 November 2019.

To apply please submit your CV and a supporting statement, outlining how your experience meets the criteria.

Interviews will be held on 2nd December, at our Head Office near Exeter.

ABSOLUTELY NO AGENCIES – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY

Location: Flexible (Glasgow/Edinburgh/Kinross)

CHAS is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to be there for every child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition, and their family. To do that, quite simply, we need to raise more money. The Community Fundraising Development Manager is integral to achieving this goal.

Through the implementation of our five year Joy of Giving strategy, this role will lead the community fundraising team across Scotland to achieve our ambitious targets.  Based in any CHAS office, you will work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers to ensure CHAS fundraising is present in every community in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Team management and leadership

• Team development

• Relationships management

• Working with volunteers

• Community Fundraising Strategy setting

• Budget setting and management

• Represents the Community Fundraising Team both internally and externally

• Contributes to the CHAS Joy of Giving Strategy implementation, and the wider CHAS Plan

About You

You will be a highly skilled fundraiser with experience leading teams and working with colleagues and volunteers to achieve a shared ambition. You will be an excellent relationship builder with highly developed communication skills and significant community fundraising experience. You’ll have knowledge of the processes involved in the successful delivery and follow-up of community fundraising activity, as well as a proven track record of successful fundraising growth. You will have experience in strategy and budget setting, and the monitoring and evaluation of activities. You will be driven and self-motivated, and work with a high degree of autonomy.

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As Community Fundraising Development Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

For more information regarding this post, please see the attached documents.

To be part of the future of CHAS, please follow the link to our Website and complete our online application form.

This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising Officer to help us grow a robust pipeline of funding opportunities to support our mission to provide quality education to children in Africa.

This new role would suit an ambitious self-starter with experience in fundraising and/or research, with an interest in developing their skills in global international development. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work as a part of an ambitious, friendly and supportive team, delivering impactful work supporting children’s right to a quality education.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), a good team player and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities will include researching and developing a pipeline of funding opportunities, pro-active stewardship of existing and recurring donors, developing new fundraising activities and campaigns, and managing a fundraising database.

To apply, please download the full job description and application pack from our website. Please submit a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to us by 10am on 22nd November.

We are looking a Director of Fundraising to join our Leadership Team (LT) to lead and inspire our fundraising team to deliver aspirational targets to help keep our air ambulance in the air. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in a local, life-saving charity during a time of great organisational change and development.

You will be a senior fundraising leader with a strong track record in delivering stretching targets. You will inspire your team to continually grow and develop our income streams including Community, Corporate, Events, Individual Giving, Trusts, Major Donors, Lottery, Legacy and Retail.

An effective and strong communicator, you will work with a wide range of key stakeholders, as well as colleagues, senior managers, volunteers, supporters and crew in order to build our profile further and increase our income.

Salary: £ 25,000 - £27,000

Duration: 35 hrs per week, 1 year fixed term (renewable)

About Providence Row

At Providence Row, our vision is that everyone has a safe home and a community in which to belong. In order to achieve this, we want to support and accompany people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness on their journey to recovery, especially those who are most vulnerable and least likely to access services elsewhere.

We work with around 1,700 homeless and vulnerably housed people a year in London, offering an integrated service of crisis support, advice, recovery, learning and training programmes. Central to our work are our core values of Compassion, Respect, Inclusiveness, Empowerment and Justice.  These inform the content, style and delivery of all our services.

The role

The Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in our small but committed team. Working in close collaboration with the Corporate Development Manager and the Community Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising Officer is responsible for all aspects of corporate and community volunteering, including liaising with companies (partners and non-partners), brokering agencies and internally. Other responsibilities include account management, developing new business, delivering supporter engagement events and general fundraising admin.

The ideal candidate

Passionate about contributing to providing quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in London, you will have the drive and ambition to proactively and effectively grow a key area of Providence Row’s income generation and volunteering support.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail and strong communication skills. They will be confident in working with internal and external stakeholders and able to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to engage supporters.

You will be a team-player who wants to work with like-minded people in a vibrant and friendly fundraising team, while contributing to the success of both the fundraising department and the wider organisation to help make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

To apply, please visit our website.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 4th December 2019

Date of interview: 9th or 10th December 2019

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.

Stockdales is a well-established charity based in Sale, Manchester. We are committed to making a difference to children and adults with learning disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their families through our residential and community services. Each year, Stockdales helps hundreds of people to be the best version of themselves regardless of the challenges they face.

Short Job Description

The fundraising manager and fundraising officer make up the fundraising team at Stockdales. They work closely together to make sure all aspects of fundraising are covered successfully: individual supporters, fundraising volunteers, community groups, companies, charitable trusts/foundations and events. They are also responsible for all aspects of Stockdales’ marketing and PR.

We’re looking for a friendly, well-organised and committed person to join our small but busy fundraising team as our fundraising officer. This is an existing role which has been carefully developed over the last 5 years. Do you have what it takes to make this role your own and shape it even further?

As our fundraising officer, you will enjoy a varied, exciting role, with no two days the same! Your responsibilities will include all aspects of the fundraising administration, managing small scale community events, raising awareness of the organisation locally, putting the content together for our website, social media pages and newsletters (currently 3 times per year) as well as making sure our supporters have a high quality experience.

You’ll need to be a good all-rounder, think on your feet and work independently and flexible because there will be some evening and weekend work. You’ll also have a flair for creative writing as you will be putting interesting stories together for our newsletters and punchy posts for social media. A ‘head for numbers’, an eye for detail and strong problem solving skills and IT skills are also needed.

Excellent people skills are a must. In this role you will meet all sorts of people from many walks of life, so you will need to be confident and a good communicator. The fundraising team is in regular contact with the people we support too. This might be whilst taking photos, showing supporters round or simply dropping in to say hello. We support people of all abilities, some with severe learning disabilities and complex health needs. It is essential you are comfortable with this.

This is a thoroughly rewarding role for the right person. You might already come from a fundraising background or you may have all of the transferrable skills needed to make this your move into the charity sector. Whichever, if this is you, then we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of fundraising work at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust. As a Fundraising Officer, the post holder will have the opportunity to help us make a real difference by raising vital funds for our work supporting those affected by cervical cancer and cervical cell changes (abnormalities) and our work promoting prevention of cervical cancer through the HPV vaccine and cervical screening. Jo’s exciting vision is the elimination of cervical cancer in the UK.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to help the team maximise income while providing support to our fundraisers, and donors, who are the backbone of our organisation.  Many of our supporters have been through a cervical cancer diagnosis or have lost someone to the illness so are very engaged and passionate about the charity. The post holder will also have the scope to look for and develop bespoke activities for specific audiences within their portfolio such as Health Care Professionals.

The person we are looking for will be proactive and willing to build relationships and drive forward income generation rather than simply administrate what comes in. They will manage our relationships and stewardship with individual donors and fundraisers (who are carrying out activity to raise money for the Charity) and ensure there we promoting legacies at every opportunity. They will also play a key role in managing our fundraising materials and merchandise.

The post holder should have at least 1 year professional fundraising experience. 

To apply for this role please send a CV and a covering letter to Emilia Carman, Head of Fundraising. Further information can be found on our website. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for application:  5pm on Wednesday 13th November 2019

1st Interview date: Monday 18th November 2019

2nd Interview date: Thursday 21st November 2019

Growing cancer support charity Look Good Feel Better is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Officer to join our fundraising team based at our head office in Epsom. 

As one of a number of new fundraising posts we are looking for a bright, dynamic fundraiser to significantly contribute to our ambitious growth and development. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years fundraising experience across a range of fundraising disciplines including: corporate; individual; digital and challenge events. You will be looking for that next step in your fundraising career, passionate about the cause and committed to supporting the charity in an exciting period of growth and development. 

Through experience already gained from a fundraising position, you will work closely with other team members in the day to day management of a range of corporate partners including: Debenhams; The Perfume Shop; Bannatynes Spas and Clubs; L'Oréal; Estée Lauder Companies; Chanel; Coty Inc; Revlon and Elizabeth Arden. Support our individual fundraisers through excellent advice and supporter care. Assist in the development and delivery of our key fundraising events - our main fundraising and awareness week, Feel Better Week and our annual Netball Tournament. Take responsibility for the development and management of our challenge event programme and its promotion to new and existing supporters. 

You will be an excellent team player but able to work on your own using your own initiative. Confident in communicating at all levels to individuals as well as large groups of supporters. You will be well organised and methodical in your approach to your work with a keen eye for detail. Most importantly you will have an outgoing and friendly personality, confident and self-assured.

Based at our head office in Epsom you will be required to work core hours (Monday - Friday 09:00am - 5:30pm). From time to time you will be required to work outside of core hours and in other geographical locations. A clean driving licence is essential and ideally access to your own car.

Description

Apps for Good is an award-winning charity that is powering young people to change their world with technology. Since our launch in 2010, we’ve reached over 170,000 students in more than 1,500 schools, helping young people learn to turn bright ideas into real technology products.

Apps for Good is supported by over a thousand technology and business professionals who serve as expert volunteers for our students, as well as world-class tech industry partners and foundations/trusts including the National Lottery Community Fund, Comic Relief, LEGO, Spotify, BNY Mellon and Vodafone.

We have a focus on reaching young people in challenging circumstances and empowering more girls in technology. In 2018/19, 52% of our students were female and 68% of schools reached were in challenging circumstances.

With offices based in Old Street, Central London, we are a charity with a start-up mindset. We are a close-knit, highly ambitious and energetic team who all believe strongly in our mission and values.

If you believe in the power of technology and education to transform lives, then you will be the perfect fit.

The Role

We are looking for a Head of Fundraising & Partnerships to drive Apps for Good’s fundraising strategy; supporting, nurturing and growing our fantastic network of funders and partners. You will manage the Fundraising & Partnerships team and be responsible for all fundraising operations, reporting directly into the CEO of Apps for Good. You will be joining Apps for Good at an exciting time, as we embark on a new long-term strategy to build on our 10 years of growth and impact.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about social impact and building long-term mutually valuable partnerships. You will sit on the Senior Management Team and lead the creation and implementation of our annual fundraising & partnerships strategy, as well as contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation. You’ll be responsible for forming productive and positive relationships with organisations that include start-ups, large corporations, foundations and charities; growing productive and positive relationships with them, evolving new products to align with sector changes and showcasing our growth and impact on the ground. This role is ideal for someone who is excited to both develop and drive forward our strategy while also being hands-on in working with our partners and on projects.

Specific Responsibilities:

• With support from the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, create and deliver the annual fundraising strategy, including new product development.
• With support from the CEO and Finance Manager, set and meet the annual income forecast target.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline; lead and support on identifying, qualifying and closing new income leads.
• Write ambitious funding proposals for foundations / trusts, corporate prospects and other opportunities; leading negotiations from initial meeting through to contract and delivery.
• Work with the team to maintain quality relationships with partners, including required reporting. Meet with existing partners and new income prospects on a regular basis
• Line manage the Fundraising & Partnerships team and work with them to deliver the fundraising strategy.
• Ensure the effective working of the Fundraising & Partnerships team with other teams at Apps for Good, managing and balancing the priorities of fundraising with project delivery.
• Lead on the successful delivery of strategic partnerships and programmes, including a gender research in computing project funded by the Department for Education.
• Represent the Fundraising & Partnerships team on the Senior Leadership team, as well as at Board Meetings, where appropriate

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum of 6 years of demonstrable experience working in Fundraising / Partnership Management / Business Development or a related area (at least 3 years within the Charity sector specifically).
• Strong track record of meeting ambitious fundraising targets, writing proposals/reports, delivering on projects and effective relationship building / account management.
• Experience of negotiating and closing high value deals (£100,000+), specifically across corporate partnerships and foundations / trusts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confident at networking and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to deliver high quality pitches to external organisations and senior executives.
• Great interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across the team and deliver on shared projects.
• Strong people management skills; prior experience of line management.
• Positive, communicative and proactive approach to work and problem-solving.
• Effective time management skills.
• Great self-starter who can oversee projects from start to finish.
• Enthusiasm for Apps for Good and our mission.

Desired:

• Experience of negotiating and working on government projects / contracts.

Benefits

Gross Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Job Type: Permanent. Full-time, but will consider 4 days / week.

This is a permanent role based in our office in Old Street, London. We offer flexible working (including ‘Work-from-Home Fridays’), health care insurance and good holiday allowance, plus you get your birthday off.

Next Steps

Please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on the link 

Closing Date for Applications: 30 November 2019

Interview Dates: Rolling process

Start Date: ASAP

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing. Learn about our social mission and our history by read our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and if you are looking for the next step in your career, this a great time for you to join us.

What are we looking for?

This newly created role will be focused on bringing in new clients to the organisation and building up a sales pipeline. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with all clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at pitching proposals to clients and offering an advisory or consultancy like experience to those looking to improve their organisation. 

You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and a proven history of hitting KPIs and targets.  You will also have commercial awareness and good business acumen.

The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents./ Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 24th November. Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd December.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

A great community and events manager opportunity to lead a team and build upon income generation.

Lead the community and events team to grow income generation from businesses, challenge events and individuals whilst providing exceptional supporter care and stewardship. Work closely with the local community to maximise links with schools and synagogues.

Job specification

• Extensive community and events experience, including developing and delivering a strategy
• Line manage a community and events team (six direct reports)
• Project manage the teams events and initiatives, evaluating and developing as appropriate
• Oversee the marketing plan and materials for your team, and work closely with the marketing team to develop them
• Act as key contact for supporters on the fundraising committees
• Oversee compliance and health and safety, and ensure all activities follow the IoF codes of practice and charity law

To succeed in this role you will need:

• experience managing a team
• experience setting budgets, targets and supporting the team to deliver them
• knowledge of fundraising trends
• ability to build relationships at all levels
• strong project management and evaluations skills
• ideally, you will bring experience of the UK Jewish community

The role is for 36.25 hours per week 9:00-17:30 Monday to Friday.

Note: 2pm finish in winter on Fridays. 20 days holiday plus Jewish holidays and bank holidays

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.

About the charity

Social entrepreneurs co-founded WE and WE Charity, an international charity and educational partner, 20 years ago. They have grown it into a family of organisations across a number of countries, linked by their shared mission: WE makes doing good, doable.

WE Schools are academic programmes run in schools globally, including 3,000 primary and secondary schools in the UK. The programmes give children (and their teachers) the skills, knowledge and motivation to bring positive change in themselves and the world. The WE Schools programme is proven to increase academic engagement, active citizenship and university and workplace readiness. 

WE Villages is a five-pillar international development model bringing positive change in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Through education, water, health, opportunity and food programmes, WE tackle poverty holistically and for sustained change in the communities in which they work. The impact is impressive and is a useful tool to showcase their work. 

WE Day is a celebration of the WE movement, and an opportunity to celebrate the young people who have made a difference. It is truly unique: you can’t buy a ticket, you must be invited, and it attracts world-renowned speakers, performers, celebrities and real-life impact stories. From a fundraising perspective, WE Day is also a useful hook for potential partners.

Virgin Atlantic funded the establishment of WE Charity’s London office almost 10 years ago. Corporate and foundation support continues to make up most of the UK voluntary income, such as the Virgin Atlantic Foundation, the #iwill Fund, Boots, Unilever and the Rumi Foundation. Income has hovered around the £3m mark for the past four years, but with some contracts coming to an end in 2021, a bigger focus is needed on new business development in the coming years. Targeting large global brands is key.

Job description

WE Charity are looking for a Director of Business Development to manage a Business Development Manager. Together you will be responsible for all prospecting, new approaches, networking, pitching and securing of new significant corporate partnerships. Some of this will be foundations work, but mostly you will be looking at marketing or strategic partnerships.

The charity have some fantastic products. These include Track Your Impact, a fantastic tool which means consumers can purchase a CRM product (either made through the WE social enterprise, or one of the retailer’s own products), as well as WE Day (see above).

The pipeline has been established, with five or six potential partners which look promising, and a wishlist of ideal partners. The team are organised and meticulous with their pipeline tracking on Salesforce, so the new Director of Business Development should be able to get to grips with ongoing conversations quickly. The postholder will start working on big and long-term prospects, rather than going after quick wins straight away.

WE Charity need a first-rate specialist fundraiser to help them on their journey. They expect to continue the rapid trajectory of growth, and in years to come this role could also oversee wider fundraising elements, including statutory, trusts and foundations, and philanthropy.

The Director of Business Development should be personally leading new business development, and ideally will be out at meetings, pitches and/or networking opportunities as much as possible. Some leads will be warm (made through connections, major donor work, trustees, founders and Canadian contacts) but the postholder needs to be equally comfortable going after cold prospects if there is a strategic fit. The role is very senior in order to be able to have the gravitas and confidence to negotiate and influence at C-suite level.

Candidate requirements

Experience

• Significant experience of corporate partnerships/CSR
• Track record of securing significant partnerships, ideally global
• Exceptional pitching and presenting skills
• Competent networker and relationship builder
• Comfortable with travel

Personality

• Highly proactive and self-starting
• Collaborative and flexible
• Enjoys prospecting opportunities
• Professional
• Adaptable
• Cause-driven

WE Charity is a vibrant, purpose-driven, fast-paced, highly dynamic organisation. It is successful around the globe but has retained its start-up feel. The charity aims high, is run by highly influential founder-directors, and has a strong mission and ambitious culture.

Having been founded by a 12-year-old who was frustrated at the responses to his ideas for good, there is a culture of collaboration and encouraging ideas. Confident, intelligent, creative individuals thrive in this environment.

The Director of Business Development will visit international work in the field a few times a year, as well as meetings in North America. They will also be asked to spend some time at the WE global headquarters in Toronto, Canada at the beginning of their employment, for training and induction.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Emily Birch 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.