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

This is an exciting time to join our team. During the Coronavirus pandemic our bold, collective action has helped thousands of people off the streets in the space of just a few weeks and prevented thousands more people from becoming homeless. The easing of restrictions is a time to build on this and shape a better future for all of us.  To make sure everyone housed temporarily during the outbreak is helped directly into a secure home of their own. To make this the beginning of the end of homelessness.  

About the role
As Fundraiser Manager, you will lead on the development and delivery of our established fundraising strategy and plans in Wales and the South West. You will work closely with colleagues in Swansea and throughout Great Britain to ensure that our ambitious plans are achieved, and that our supporters and funding from a range of streams are integral to our success.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced fundraiser and networker, with a proven ability to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and plan involving a range of income streams. You will share our passion and commitment to ending homelessness and will put Crisis supporters and members at the heart of our work.

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

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

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

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. For the Supporting Statement section, candidates are required to address points1-4 only. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the red 'Vacancy Details' button.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Monday 31 August 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will take place on Monday 7 August 2020.

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

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

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

About Us

Our office is located in Hatfield, Herts, however, like many organisations we are all currently working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, although previously we were largely office based.  We will consider other working locations

This is a full time position (35 hours per week). However, due to the effect the pandemic has had on the charity we have had to ask our staff to reduce their hours to 80% and our full time employees are currently working 28 hours per week. We will be returning to full time working as soon as we can, but no later than January 2021.

About you

You will be a highly motivated and target driven individual who has successfully managed large scale, high quality events and run marketing campaigns to recruit event participants or fundraisers, as well as pruducing new fundraising products, either events or community fundraising activities and developing engaging supporter journeys for your fundraisers and event participants to inspire and engage their long term support. 

You'll have significant experience of leading and managing teams as well as bugetary and financial management responsibilities, negotiation with suppliers to achieve the best deal to maximise income and analysing an event to review its financial success and the ROI.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to engage effectively with key stakeholders, supporters and colleagues from across the charity.

If this sounds interesting to you, then we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilties:

1. Develop and manage Crohn’s and Colitis UK’s Community Fundraising and Events programmes

• Develop and implement a Community Fundraising strategy, introducing this new income stream to the organisation.
• Create new, appealing Community fundraising activities to recruit new audiences and supporters including small-scale corporate partners, clubs/associations and individuals, deliver initial pilot activities followed by rigorous evaluation and review of potential financial and supporter engagement value.
• Develop an Events Fundraising strategy, ensuring that we are the charity of choice for prospective event fundraisers with a link to Crohn’s and colitis, and develop a varied events portfolio which maximises income opportunities.
• Explore Event and Community charity of the year partnerships, producing high quality pitches and proposals.
• Oversee the growth and evolution of our bespoke events, developing them into the organisation’s flagship events, tailored to the needs of our community and supported across the charity.
• Work with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to produce robust and creative marketing plans, and engaging multi-channel content to increase participation, engagement and funds.
• Explore new opportunities in Events such as virtual activities, overseas challenges, and extreme events, creating innovative and engaging packages to attract new audiences.
• Recruit new supporters to the organisation through a range of methods and channels and work with colleagues to cross-sell and promote additional ways of supporting.
• Work with the Stewardship Manager to develop and test supporter journeys for Community and Event participants to ensure continued engagement and involvement in the Crohn’s & Colitis UK community.
• Ensure that all activities comply with best practice and relevant legislation including the Data Protection Act.

2. Management

• Lead, manage and develop a high performing team, by providing management and guidance to direct reports, in order to ensure that the Community and Events Fundraising team’s KPIs and objectives are achieved.
• Ensure direct reports each have a clear personal development plan which is reviewed quarterly.
• Proactively contribute to the Income Generation team and charity wide leadership team.

3. Relationship Management

• Develop and manage high quality relationships with fundraisers to cultivate, engage and nurture prospects and existing supporters, collaborating with fundraising colleagues, senior management and trustees to maximise networking opportunities.
• Build good working relationships with colleagues in the Corporate Partnerships team to explore sponsorship opportunities for our events, co-creating exciting and appealing pitch materials.
• Manage and build excellent working relationships with key suppliers and ensure we have appropriate contracts in place. Proactively and regularly assess the efficiency and value of suppliers to ensure we are always securing the best deal possible.
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure we are producing the highest quality content possible for social media and digital channels which produce positive participant recruitment results.
• Oversee the relationship with our key third party processors such as Realbuzz, JustGiving, and Virgin Money Giving, ensuring a high quality and cost-effective service.
• Represent the organisation at external events as appropriate.
• Contribute to and support other team and departmental work as appropriate

4. Budgets and reporting

• Develop, manage and monitor budgets and provide internal financial reports, income analysis and monthly milestone feedback.
• Manage the Community and Events Fundraising team objectives and KPIs, reporting to the Income Generation Director on a quarterly basis. 
• Provide monthly commentary for the Management Accounts and contribute to milestone and scorecard reports for the Board.
• Use the database, Dynamics 365, to generate analytical information on our fundraisers and event participants ensuring we fully understand their journey and use this detail to inform our future activities.

As part of the Management Team the Fundraising Manager will lead the fundraising and membership initiatives and contribute to raising awareness of the Chiltern Society work internally and externally. 

Our Mission:  
Campaigning - to cut overbearing development, pollution, biodiversity loss, protect our chalk streams and climate change. 
Conserving - Chiltern landscapes, nature recovery networks, tranquillity, heritage, footpaths, and all rights of way. 

Promoting - enjoyment and environmental understanding of the Chilterns and encouraging health and wellbeing. 

What we are looking for: 

An enthusiastic individual who loves working within a small dedicated staff and volunteer teams, with strategic partners, local businesses, and the public. The role will provide an opportunity for you to further develop your existing skills in all aspect’s charity fundraising. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication and project management abilities who is confident and flexible. You will be experienced in some or all aspects of the role, show positive initiative, and want to develop within a small, growing, impactful organisation which has big ambitions. 

Someone who will fit well within our small charity staff team, who will not only be able to help grow income and membership in their own right, but they will be able to work with our volunteers, and help raise the profile of the organisation. 

To apply email your CV and cover letter no later than 9.00am on Monday August 24th 

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic fundraiser ready to play a vital part in fundraising for our healthcare projects in Nepal, Malawi and India?

EMMS International is a Christian healthcare charity based in Edinburgh. Our vision is for a just world in which all people have access to good quality and dignified healthcare.

We have an incredible community of dedicated supporters and we want to inspire more people to join this movement of change, improving lives where there is little hope for a better future and bringing holistic healthcare to those whose voice is not listened to.

With your help, we can make this a reality.

For more details of the role and how to apply please visit our website

EMMS International is a non-denominational Christian charity. It is a requirement of the job that the post-holder will be committed to our Christian beliefs and values.

Are you a strong all-rounder in fundraising with specific strength in individual giving? Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers to engage with the organisation more often and more deeply? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial Spondyloarthritis. We want to build on our fundraising success and develop a stronger and more diversified income base to secure the funds to deliver our vision.

You will have a good mix of relationship, communications and technical skills. You will develop existing and new propositions, products and audiences, and deliver creative supporter journeys that build long-term loyalty and value. A natural relationship builder, you will work across all areas of fundraising.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 9am on 11 August. Interviews will be held on 25 August. For further information, and to submit your application, contact Katie Lyall. 

The Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 p.a.
• Employer pension contribution of 10%
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working
• Time off in Lieu scheme
• Death in Service benefit to loved ones

Thank you for your interest in NASS!

Title: Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata (4 days) depending on skills and experience

Contract: 3 months initially with extension subject to review

Reporting to: CEO, Melanoma Focus

Location: Remote working (mostly)

Be part of Melanoma Focus and work for a dynamic, small, friendly team dedicated to supporting melanoma patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Melanoma Focus is a national charity based in Cambridge, serving patients and clinicians alike, with a strong professional membership and an important advocacy role in patient care.  We are well-established as a trusted source of knowledge and good practice in the melanoma community, with significant international respect and a reputation for ‘boxing above our weight’. Our clinical guidelines and consensus statements on various aspects of the disease, and in particular its rarest forms, are accredited by NICE.  Our Melanoma Helpline, run by expert clinical nurse specialists, and the Patient Decision Aid support patients and carers throughout their melanoma care pathway.

Are you a strong all-round fundraiser dealing with varied campaigns and individual giving?  Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers to engage further with Melanoma Focus?  If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation with a determination to make a difference to the lives of UK patients with melanoma.  We want to build on our fundraising success and develop a stronger and more diversified income base to secure funds and deliver our vision.  You will have a good mix of relationship, communication and technical skills. 

We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of background, culture and experience. 

Application process: email CV and covering letter explaining your interest in this specific role to Susanna Daniels.

Please put Fundraising Manager as the email subject. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving all forms of communications with individuals and potential corporate donors who are not grant-giving bodies and are not in the pharmaceutical sector
• Acting as the main point of contact for individuals and corporates contacting the charity about all aspects of charitable giving
• To write, manage and monitor the fundraising budget across all areas of fundraising (other than the Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Undertake post-campaign analysis and make recommendations for future improvements
• To develop and deliver fundraising plans with corporate bodies and individual fundraisers providing excellent supporter care
• To research prospective donors and plan and orchestrate fundraising initiatives that build long-term engagement
• To develop our corporate support programme and matched funding schemes
• To develop our legacy proposition
• To ensure that the highest professional and ethical standards are adopted to meet relevant legal, professional, regulatory and compliance requirements

EXPERIENCE (E = essential, D = desirable)

• Excellent IT, administrative and analytical skills (E)
• Ability to establish and develop contact with corporates at an appropriate and senior level, especially those responsible for donations to charity (E)
• Knowledge of corporate donation practice, especially matched funding schemes and the scheduling of giving activities (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, both face-to-face and on the telephone (E)
• Previous professional fundraising roles with some specific focus on individual giving (E)
• Achieved significant income growth (E)
• Setting budgets, objectives and analytics for a broad range of income channels (E)
• Devising fundraising strategies and campaigns to reach new audiences (E)
• Delivering all fundraising activity within an agreed budget (E)
• Creating accurate, enticing and creative written copy (E)
• Creation of a legacy programme (D)
• Working within a small team (D)
• Experience and effective discipline of working remotely (D)

Other Skills

• A passion for making a difference to melanoma patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Flexible approach and adaptable to working in a small cross-functional team.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands and tight deadlines; able to work with team members to share, motivate and influence; creative, strategic thinker, with a ‘Can Do’ attitude; desire to use initiative and seek continuous improvement.
• Agile and responsive to a changing fundraising environment.
• Willing and able to carry out other tasks when required.

Fundraising and Development Manager (20hr per week)

£35k per annum pro rata, initial 12-month contract

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join YMCA Sutton Coldfield as a Fundraising and Development Manager.

This role is subject to enhanced DBS check.

Send your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this by 12noon on Monday 24th August 2020.

Interviews on Thursday 3rd September 2020.

Fulham Reach Boat Club exists to create a world where there is Rowing for All.  We do this by opening up access to rowing for all in our community, especially those who are most in need because of financial hardship or social circumstance.  We believe rowing helps realise full potential not just through the physical benefits but by developing confidence, resilience, communication and team working skills applicable both on and off the water.

We are a young, growing and ambitious charity that is looking for an all-rounder to help propel us into our next chapter.  This will be the first time that we have hired someone specifically to focus on fundraising so being a motivated self-starter is essential.  You will have a minimum of five years’ experience in donor fundraising, leading a specific campaign or equivalent.  You are a strategic thinker and effective networker with a strong track record of personally soliciting and securing major gifts.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive fundraising strategy, case for support and implementation plan for the charity with the intention of successfully raising in the region of £0.5m per year. The post-holder will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and engaging a prospect pool with sufficient capacity to deliver the campaign. The post-holder will lead an integrated fundraising approach securing significant gifts from individuals, trusts, and companies. The post-holder will work to ensure that each donor has an excellent experience, receiving effective communication and stewardship in order to build long term relationships with Fulham Reach Boat Club.

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager who will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising Strategy for Vision Aid Overseas and for achieving our fundraising goals in respect to Individual Giving. This will include growing our donor base and identifying opportunities for income growth with a specific focus on the acquisition of new supporters and regular givers including those across the optical sector.  The role will also oversee the work of two staff working on fundraising from Institutions, Trusts and Foundations. 

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

Maternity cover, fixed term up to 12 months
35 hours per week

Known for our life changing work giving young people vital mobility equipment, Whizz-Kidz is a dynamic and forward looking organisation with a solid foundation built over our 30-year history.

We know that Data is the key to doing more and doing it better and we believe that each and every supporter of whatever type deserves the very best experience with us. We are seeking a CRM and Individual’s Fundraising Manager for maternity cover to keep this at the core of what we do.

You need to have an in-depth knowledge of Raisers Edge CRM system, excellent relationship management skills, knowledge of individual giving income channels and impeccable attention to detail. But you also have to bring enthusiasm and drive and ensure our procedures and processes maximise our fundraising.

If you think that’s you – we want to hear from you.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

No Recruitment Agencies Please.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 12th August
First Interview Date: Wednesday, 19th August
Second Interview Date: Wednesday, 26th August

Please note; only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.

Whizz-Kidz is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment

Whizz-Kidz is the working name of The Movement for Non-Mobile Children (Whizz-Kidz). Registered charity No. 802872. Company registered in England and Wales No. 2444520. Charity registered in Scotland No. SC042607. 

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.

Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:

• Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
• Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
• Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.

We have undergone an exciting journey to move from being London-focused charity to having national reach by developing a fundraising portfolio that includes Individual Giving, Events & Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships and Trusts & Foundations.

We are looking for a creative, energetic person to lead on the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives, maximising income, reach and creating a diverse funding base.

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is transforming to adapt to new ways of delivering, operating and raising funds. We are looking for someone who is inspired by change, driven by excellence and is looking to work in a team of supportive and passionate people.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to join the team and help us along our journey to achieving further growth.

Job Purpose:

The ongoing development and implementation of organisational funding strategy with a focus on strategically important donors across a diverse range of funding streams

• Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to identify opportunities, develop proposals, and build relationships with prospective funders and partners
• Developing and maintaining a pipeline of funder prospects and prospective collaborative partners
• Overseeing the ongoing development of our CRM database (Donorfy) and business development processes to deliver efficient and timely business development support to the organization
• Lead and manage the growth and development of the Trust’s corporate and individual income by maintaining existing and developing new relationships with companies and individuals working closely the Senior Partnership Relationships Manager
• Pro-actively responding to opportunities for support, ensuring you have a holistic view about how to best maximise each relationship and activity
• Ensure existing and new relationships are stewarded effectively to secure long-term support for the Trust
• To manage the relationship with the Trust’s Ambassadors, providing outstanding supporter care and maximise fundraising opportunities
• To lead on the on-going development of the Friendship scheme, ensuring all necessary materials are developed and undertaking marketing activity to recruit new members and maintain existing members
• To further develop the fundraising strategy, ensuring income from existing partners is maximised and building a pipeline of new partners working closely the SLCT team.
• To identify opportunities for income-generating activity by pitching for new external high third-party fundraising and partnership opportunities

Key skills / experience / abilities

• Minimum 3 years fundraising experience, ideally across a variety of income streams including corporate, community, individual giving or event fundraising
• Proven track record of building relationships with high value supporters and an understanding of stewardship best practice
• Experience in creating and reviewing budgets and tracking and reporting on income
• Knowledge of the wider fundraising sector
• A self-starter who is happy to work independently and prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to see the bigger picture without losing sight of details
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck into tasks at a variety of different levels
• Understanding of and empathy for the work of the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust
• Knowledge/experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Experience of national fundraising strategies

Main tasks:

• To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to develop annual fundraising plans and targets
• To lead and manage all fundraising activities of the organisation (some high profile relationships)
• To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
• To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
• To support the maintenance of the Trust’s website, ensuring it contains high quality content that accurately reflects opportunities for supporting the charity
• Identifying opportunities to generate income and ensuring it’s messaging is amplified as widely as possible
• To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new donors in order to maximise fundraising potential and supporter retention.
• To work with the Head of Operations to help shape the proposition for partners ensuring our programmes deliver maximum return for the Trust

• To manage a calendar of events and scheduled fundraising activities throughout the year that helps to generate a steadily growing unrestricted income stream

• To ensure that a response is made in a timely and appropriate manner to all donor enquiries with clear understanding of how to maximise their support
• To liaise with the Chief Executive, Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to explore new funding opportunities in order to maximise voluntary income.
• To research, prepare and submit funding proposals, e.g charity of the year, probono support including agreed outcomes and budgets, in consultation with service delivery staff, finance and other staff, where appropriate.
• To manage all advertising and marketing associated with fundraising, including digital communications (together with communications colleagues)

Line management

• To manage direct reports and matrix manage others to deliver on all fundraising objectives
• Experience of managing a team

Financial Management

• To manage the fundraising budget, including planning, phasing and forecasting in line with the organisation’s financial procedures
• To oversee weekly financial report pulling and coding of income
• To work with Head of Finance to develop and refine appropriate financial processes in order to effectively track income
• To prepare regular internal updates on performance against income generation targets
• To report to donors on the impact of our work and the important role they are playing in supporting this

Administrative

• To lead on maintaining the SLCT database (Donorfy), ensuring it’s used appropriately
• To ensure that accurate records of all supporter activity are tracked effectively
• To maintain accurate and up to date records of all funding opportunities, appeals, approaches, donor contacts and coverage.

General

• To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
• To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
• To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
• To adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Charity Law, Health & Safety Law, GDPR and other relevant legislative requirements.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.

Diversity Policy:

The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The post will be subject to a DBS check.

Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.  This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries (GHAS) is looking for a full-time Fundraising Manager with a strong track record to join our new team.  This is an exciting opportunity to help develop our charity using your experience.

Set up in 2016, GHAS operates a Farm Animal Sanctuary near Ludlow (GHAS Head Office) and is also on the Board of Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs near Gainsborough.  The successful candidate will need to develop and implement a fundraising strategy to support the charity and both rescue sites.   This will include all aspects of fundraising from encouraging support from individual givers through to developing corporate partnerships.

Our Farm Animal Sanctuary is the first in Europe to receive verification from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries; we were awarded the Shining World Compassion Award in 2019 and have recently embarked on the development of our Education and Outreach programme.  In addition, we are in the development stage of several on-site projects including our Pig Barn and Woodland Project and Outdoor Classroom; initiatives that are aimed at making the visitor experience more rewarding and helping us maximise engagement.

It is an exciting time to be championing farmed animals and encouraging people to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle. Full Details are attached.

A brilliant international development charity based in Sussex are looking for a new Fundraising Manager. The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising Strategy for the organisation (including all associated fundraising, member, and supporter communications). It is an really exciting opportunity for an excellent fundraiser who wants to take ownership and evolve different income streams, whilst developing under a strong SLT.

Ideally you will have strategic fundraising experience at a senior level (ideally gained in an International Development Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)) with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives and income forecasts. You should have experience in relationship management experience and linking supporters with an organisation. As well, you will be expected to have significant hands-on experience in managing and leading a successful donor acquisition, retention, upgrade, and reactivation campaigns.

If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Hannah at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7336.

Closing Date 28th August

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser, with knowledge gained working across fundraising streams to be responsible for all elements of voluntary income with the exception of corporate fundraising.

You will be an excellent writer, and have great attention to detail. You will be skilled at analysing financial spreadsheets and developing budgets. You will be confident meeting donors and representing Carers UK externally. You will have the ability to build new income streams, identifying opportunities in our current portfolio and have the practical experience to deliver results. You will want to develop your own team, and have some experience of building and managing teams. You will be results orientated, and believe in celebrating success and having fun at work.