Community fundraising manager jobs near Westminster, Greater London
We are looking for someone with experience in community development and working within communities to join us as our Community Project Lead. The successful candidate will be someone who can ensure our projects are as sustainable as possible whilst also making room for new innovations. In addition to sustainability, this role will have a key focus on championing diversity and inclusion within the Local Conversation and local community.
Merstham Community Facility Trust is a charity that aims to support, connect, and empower the local community by providing equal access to provisions and opportunities. Based in the Community Hub it is a vibrant place to work.
One of our main funding streams is the People’s Health Trust, whose funding enables us to employ two staff (including this role) to deliver a Local Conversation in Merstham. Local Conversations is a People’s Health Trust initiative that involves supporting residents to develop a shared vision for their community and take local action on issues that matter to them, ultimately aiming to address the underlying causes of health inequalities in our local community. To these ends, we work closely with a dedicated group of volunteers to design, develop and deliver projects, including a community allotment, mental health support group, IT support, a community fridge, and many others. The identification of needs within the local community and how we can best respond to these is overseen and led by a Steering Group, comprised of residents.
Main Duties
- Influencing change through enabling community power.
- Developing positive relationships with volunteers.
- Motivating and capitalising on the projects’ impact and building their sustainability.
- Management of People’s Health Trust relationship including attending programme network events and training opportunities, maintaining correspondence and grant reporting.
- The management and supervision of allocated staff members (i.e., Community Engagement Officer), placements and volunteers.
- To ensure that all requirements relating to licensing, environmental health, health & safety, and other legal requirements relating to the delivery of People’s Health Trust projects are complied with.
- Management of project budgets, ensuring expenditure is controlled in line with the annual budget as approved by the People’s Health Trust and delegated by MCFT’s trustees.
- Liaise with other staff to monitor budgets as appropriate.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of the strategic threats and opportunities in the context in which the People’s Health Trust project operates in order toto suggest options to manage risk and capitalise on opportunities.
- Produce six-monthly reports for funders along with monthly reports for the trustees.
- Motivating volunteers to capitalise the impact of our projects.
- Aligning projects to the funder’s priorities utilising the programme’s practice guide.
- Engaging the People’s Health Trust Local Conversation and Merstham Community Facility Trust.
- Networking with local partners to develop and maintain projects.
Other duties
- To treat all members of the public, volunteers, and colleagues equally, fairly, and respectfully in all aspects of the role.
- To contribute to a cooperative working ethos across the Hub and beyond.
- This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
- MCFT reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
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You will play a pivotal role in securing funding across a broad range of income streams, including but not limited to individuals, trusts and foundations and corporates; working proactively and collaboratively with our Fundraising Manager and wider Charity Team.
Despite being a small head office team, Theodora Children’s Charity has helped over half a million children and their families in the UK in the past 28 years by improving children’s experience of being in hospital and specialist care centres. We do this through visits from highly skilled paid performers, called Giggle Doctors and we work closely with NHS partners, play specialists and clinical teams. We also form part of an international family with its origins in Switzerland and are proud to have helped 3 million children internationally.
Our Giggle Doctors increase opportunities for play, reduce distress and anxiety and give children back an element of control. They achieve this through improvised play which puts the child at the centre of the interaction and through the use of music, magic, storytelling, comedy and mime. It is important that the play is always child led.
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Salary: £37,931 + benefits
Location: Greater London
Job Type: Permanent
A new role in an iconic youth charity driving fresh fundraising initiatives to give young people a better start in life
THE COMPANY
Our client is a much loved and admired global youth charity that helps transform communities, ensuring all young people have a sense of belonging and a place where they can thrive.
THE ROLE
The Senior Fundraising Officer sits within the individual Giving team and will play an integral role in growing restricted and unrestricted income streams.They have a successful retention programme in place and have maintained a steady and reliable stream of income year on year. In coming years, they are implementing a growth strategy, so continuing to maintain this success will be key.
You will ensure their supporter engagement platforms offer exceptional user journeys designed to maximize supporters' life time value. You will develop new fundraising opportunities to grow income; this includes leading on the cash repeat giving programme, upgrade and reactivation programme and mid-value programme. There also is potential to develop new fundraising propositions to diversity the charity's current income streams.
Key initiatives include:
* Implementing strategic priority areas for IG retention
* Developing the donor loyalty programme ensuring excellent user experience for their donors by mapping out existing supporter journeys and identifying key areas that will elevate the stewardship programme.
* Implementing processes to collate supporter data, in particular data around support motivation, and use these insights to enrich the existing stewardship programme.
* Lead on implementing a cash repeat giving strategy, which will improve supporter's second cash gift rate. You will develop an engaging welcome programme to encourage donors to make that vital second gift which will have a significant impact on supporter LTV.
* You will develop an upgrade programme to encourage active regular givers, to uplift their regular gift. You will reach audiences through multiple channels including mail, email and phone. You will optimise activity through various tactics, such as prompt testing, script or creative development and call listening.
* Develop new fundraising initiatives, including working with creative agencies to produce engaging campaign materials, and working alongside the retail function to facilitate cross-selling opportunities in charity shops
YOU
To succeed in this Senior Fundraising Officer role, you'll need:
· Proven direct marketing project management skills
* Experience of managing and delivering a fundraising campaign
* Experience developing engaging content centred on donor engagement
* An understanding of data management, data manipulation and data selections to underpin financial decisions and supporter insight
* Experience of reporting on campaign results effectively and producing post campaign reports to inform future activity.
* Ideally to have experience of using Raiser's Edge to effectively report on direct marketing related CRM data
If you are looking for a role where you can be part of a team but have autonomy to drive these fresh new initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.
London based - hybrid working - 1 dpw in the office
Salary: £37,931 + benefits
Location: Greater London
Job Type: Permanent
NB: You must be eligible to work in the UK
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The Fundraising and Communications Officer will work with the Individual Giving Manager and the Fundraising Assistant to deliver flexible, cost effective and class-leading fundraising, communications and digital marketing to enable Amref UK to achieve its unrestricted fundraising objectives. They will be responsible for identifying and adapting content about Amref’s work and impact for a range of audiences, including print and online channels. They will ensure everyone who comes into contact with Amref has an interesting and inspiring supporter journey, and will work with our digital agency, telemarketing agency and other suppliers to make this happen, as well as writing and delivering email journeys and supporter care initiatives. Together with the Individual Giving Manager, they will be responsible for Amref UK’s digital presence, including day to day updates of the website and posting organic
content across our social media channels.
Fundraising Officer Requirements:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Amref Health Africa UK is not able to support visa or work applications for this role
Essential Knowledge
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of, and commitment to, Amref’s mission
• Good understanding of direct marketing best practice
Essential Experience
• Experience of writing content for different channels including the web, email and offline (print)
• Experience of posting on social media, including interpretation and analysis of social media and digital metrics, in either a personal or professional capacity
• Experience of effectively managing projects from start to finish
• Experience of working in a busy, fast-paced environment and juggling a range of tasks
Essential Skills
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident user of the Microsoft Office package (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• A good understanding of supporter motivations and feelings and the ability to translate this into engaging and responsive communications and content, adapting to difference audiences as needed
• Ability to work independently and efficiently on own tasks, as well as be supportive to the wider team
• Organised, and able to manage a large range of tasks on a regular basis
• Flexible and responsive; able to change direction and reprioritise in response as needed
• Excellent coordination skills and the ability to work to tight and multiple deadlines
• A strong sense of what makes a compelling story, and what makes a powerful photograph
Desirable Experience, Knowledge & Skills
• Experience of working on direct marketing appeals across a range of channels
• Experience using a CRM database (we use Raiser’s Edge and will soon be using Microsoft Dynamics)
• Experience of website management (we use Umbraco CMS)
• Knowledge of the UK fundraising environment and specifically the Fundraising Regulator, ICO, Data Protection Act and GDPR
• Working knowledge of Google Analytics and Google AdWords
• Experience of working in international development / health / an organisation connected to Africa
About Amref Health Africa
Amref Health Africa is Africa’s leading health charity. We work with women and girls to secure the right to health and break the cycle of poverty. Headquartered in Nairobi, we are truly an African organisation, partnering with communities in 35 countries to create lasting change.
We might not be a household name here in the UK, but travel to rural Kenya or the streets of Kampala, and Amref is known and trusted as the local organisation that understands what people need. 97% of Amref’s staff are from sub-Saharan Africa; understanding the local culture means they are best placed to support their communities.
In the UK, we raise funds from across the giving spectrum to increase our impact in Africa. Our two core teams focus on raising unrestricted and restricted funds. The unrestricted team works mainly with individual supporters, as well as some trusts and corporates, while the restricted team works with other corporates, trusts and institutional donors.
Location: Hybrid – a mix of home-working and time in our London (Islington) office
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £26,550 per annum
Benefits: High levels of engagement, involvement and responsibility. Generous pension scheme with employer match of up to 7.5%. Enhanced maternity leave. Holiday allowance (25 days per annum, rising to 27 after 2 years service, bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas). Season ticket loan. Cycle-to-work scheme. Flexible working opportunities. Potential for travel to countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Donations, Fundraiser, Partnership Executive, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.
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Main duties and key responsibilities
Fundraising within Business Area 95%
- Supporting the Head of Community Engagement in the fulfilment of the team strategy and objectives.
- Working with the Head of Community Engagement to plan and implement strategies to maximise income and sustainable support from all community sources.
- Managing community partnerships and support valued community events, with the support of local volunteers and ambassadors.
- Identifying opportunities for cross-team working and handover potential fundraising leads to other teams within fundraising.
- Maintaining and developing an accurate database of activities to enable the effective reporting, monitoring and analysis of community activity and achievements.
- Contributing to the wider fundraising activities of the organisation, working closely and in co-operation with other members of fundraising and the wider charity.
- Actively promoting good donor care and engagement with new and existing supporters, to encourage ongoing support and donations.
- Produce mailings as appropriate to relevant income streams.
- Give talks and presentations to Community groups/small businesses/schools and support volunteers to give such presentations.
- Managing an ongoing programme of volunteer ambassador recruitment and training and ensure that the ambassador team receive regular learning development.
Budgeting and Innovation Support 5%
- Provide support to the Head of Community Engagement in the budgeting process throughout the year
- Keep up to date with charity wide innovation, best practice and policies in relation to Community Fundraising
Other duties
- The post holder will be working in a developing environment and he/she will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
- The post holder will need to travel extensively throughout the catchment area of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
- The post holder should be prepared to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area which may be at weekends, early morning, evenings or weekends – such flexibility is essential (toil – time off in lieu will be given)
Mandatory Criteria
- Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate.
- Health and Safety
The post holder will be responsible for health and safety in the area under their control and ensure that they are familiar with Shooting Star Children’s Hospices policy on health and safety at work.
- Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role
- Our values and behaviours
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life – limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviours that will enable us to achieve our goals.
Professionalism – we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Respect – We will treat each other with the utmost respect.
Integrity – We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.
Diversity – We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence – We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
Person specification: Qualifications, experience and skill levels
Qualifications
· 5 GCSEs Grades A-C (or equivalent) including Maths and English - Essential
· Fundraising qualification- Desirable
· Demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales - Essential
· Community Fundraising - Desirable
· Experience of public speaking - Desirable
· A proven ability to work proactively identifying new contacts and opportunities for development - Essential
· Strong ability to network - Essential
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively - Essential
· A creative thinker; ability to find and recommend solutions quickly and efficiently - Essential
· A confident speaker with good presentation skills - Essential
· Excellent planning and time management skills - Essential
· Good level of IT skills - Essential
· A strong team player - Essential
· Have an understanding of the not for profit sector - Desirable
· Valid UK Driving License & Car - Essential
· Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage stress in a positive and solution focused manner
· Highly motivated & enthusiastic self-starter
· Ability to motivate and facilitate supporters to maximise the funds they raise. Inspire new supporters to raise money while maintaining and developing relationships with existing supporters
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Community Fundraiser (West Midlands) for a health related charity.
Working closely with the Head of Region, you will build and develop fundraising relationships in the community to deliver the fundraising strategy and increase income. You will also:
- Build and maintain strong fundraising relationships to the organisation's community supporters
- Provide fundraising support to local branches of companies supporting the organisation at a regional or national level
- Identify, research and form new fundraising groups in the community
- Build relationships with local media including press, radio and digital
- Promote and organise the organisation's key campaigns at a local level
Our client is looking for a Community Fundraiser who has experience in raising funds in a community setting whether paid or in a voluntary basis. You will also have:
- Awareness of how to motivate and support volunteers, supporters, etc.
- Able to provide good stewardship to supporters
- Has worked as part of the team
- Good communication and presentation skills
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Job Title: Community Fundraiser, Wiltshire
Region: Wiltshire (Home Based)
Directorate: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,813 to £28,025 per annum
The Role
At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser covering the Wilshire area, your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your area could have a real impact on people’s lives.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal.
You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion.
If successful, the main duties of your role will be:
- Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast
- Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity
- Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity
- Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships
- Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers (PAO)
- Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PR team
- Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to key stakeholders
Highly motivated and with excellent communication, 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, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses.
The position is home based, however the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is preferred and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.
About the Royal British Legion – Careers in Fundraising
Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.
With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community.
It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive.
As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated.
So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK.
Diversity Statement
We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services, to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation.
We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply online’
Closing date for this role is: Sunday 3rd July 2022
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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Community Fundraiser – London
Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent
Salary: Up to £30K (including London weighting)
Location: Home based, in London
Reports to: Community Development Manager
Direct reports: None
About us:
Brain Tumour Research is an ambitious charity, passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK and challenging the Government and larger cancer charities to increase the national investment for research into brain tumours to £35 million a year and bring parity with other cancers.
Our vision is to find a cure for all types of brain tumours. Our mission is to increase the UK investment in brain tumour research.
Job purpose:
You will help support our mission through delivery of strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing our income through community fundraising activities.
You will help raise awareness by engaging people with our work and by recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.
You will help build and sustain our supporter base and provide excellent stewardship at all times.
Main duties:
- Ensure supporters, volunteers and fundraising groups have access to relevant fundraising advice, guidance and accurate signposting, whilst promoting best practice in fundraising.
- Manage, and continuously develop and improve your region through excellent stewarding of existing supporters, regional social media and recruitment of new supporters, including securing new partnerships such as charity of the year and Fundraising Groups.
- Keep our CRM database fully up to date with information about our supporters and their fundraising activities.
- Connect with local neuro hospitals within your area in order to organise regular information stands taking place on brain tumour clinic days, and to book in visits from the Community Development Manager as appropriate.
If you are passionate, energetic, professional and hardworking, and you think you've got what it takes to help us achieve our mission, then we would welcome your application.
Please note, in addition to a competitive salary, employment benefits include a generous holiday allowance, occupational sick pay, access to private healthcare, and free parking.
Closing Date: Monday 18th July 2022
Early applications are encouraged, interviews will commence before the closing date if suitable candidates are identified.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Location – 30 Park Street, London, SE1 9EQ with generous flexible working, including working from home
Permanent contract - 35 hrs per week – Salary range £32,000 to £36,000 per annum + benefits
This is an exciting new role at Whizz-Kidz, which has been put in place to deliver a calendar of special events which include key supporter engagement, cultivation and income generating opportunities. The role will be vital in helping the organization to devise and deliver an impactful supporter engagement programme which offers an exceptional supporter experience and builds long term relationships.
The Special Events Manager will have ownership of the planning and execution of a calendar of events, working closely with the relevant ‘event owners’ (including senior stakeholders) across Fundraising and beyond to design, effectively manage and smoothly deliver these events to meet their objectives. This role will be responsible for events such as the Whizz-Kidz Annual Reception and Kidz Board Showcase; Corporate and Challenge Event Participant Receptions; services visits and virtual engagement events, and Major Donor cultivation events.
New for 2022, the role will also encompass special events for our exciting art trail (Morph’s Epic Art Adventure in London), working with the project team to deliver a calendar of stakeholder engagement events, plus the final sculpture exhibition and Auction in Autumn 2023. These activities are pivotal in helping Whizz-Kidz achieve its ambitious new three year strategy, which sets out our plan to double the amount of young wheelchair users we reach. These events will not only generate significant funds but will help cultivate and steward new long-term supporters, to meet our ambition to significantly grow income over the next three years.
You will be an enthusiastic and driven fundraising professional, with strong project management skills, experienced in event development and delivery, with adept organisational competence and the ability to conceptualise and deliver effective plans across the organisation. You will be pro-active, logistically minded and confident building and managing relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. As a flexible team player, you will be confident managing your objectives and able to maintain focus on developing and delivering your plans, whilst contributing to a wide variety of projects where your expertise will add value.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Please apply as quickly as you are able, to ensure your application can be considered.
Please note; only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.
Committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. Please let us know whether you require any reasonable adjustments for application or interview.
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.
You’ll be taking on the role of Senior Executive – Raffle Appeals, at a hugely exciting time for the Charity as we embark on ambitious 10-year strategy including one of the largest capital appeals in the Charity’s history. You will bring your passion, ambition, and innovative thinking to this newly expanded team.
This role will lead on the day-to-day delivery of the raffle programme, supporting the charity’s ambitious transformational growth plans to drive voluntary net income. Our raffle programme consists of four annual raffle appeals (Autumn, Christmas, New Year and Spring) sent out via mail, email and social channels. You will be working with multiple internal teams and external agencies to source content and case studies, develop creative and data strategies, and deliver over £1m in income for the hospital each year.
About the Team
Your role will sit in the Legacy Giving and Donor Development team within the Fundraising Directorate but it is expected that you will work collaboratively across the organisation taking a supporter first approach to your work.
You’ll contribute and learn from the wider Fundraising sector, championing innovation and supporter experience.
You will be working alongside two Senior Executives, and one Executive, supporting the Senior Individual Giving Manager Appeals and Raffles deliver the cash and raffle programme.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring energy, passion for the cause and exemplary attention to detail to the role. You will have experience of working on or managing raffle/gaming products. You will have a good understanding of all gaming legislation and best practice.
You will have the opportunity to refresh and improve a successful programme and trial new products. You’ll be innovative in both your thinking and your approach seeking opportunities to increase engagement and income.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Passion for fundraising with a focus on gaming products.
- Experience of working collaboratively and successfully with raffle/gaming agency partners.
- Exceptional attention to detail and campaign planning skills.
- Experience of working with complex data sets, with excellent briefing and reporting skills.
- Experience of working on direct mail/print campaigns.
About the Charity?
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.? Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work.
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups.
Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.
Our approach to hybrid working
This role is based in our Central London office (WC1N, opposite Russell Square underground) with the option to work remotely up to three days a week.
Please refer to the full job description below for more information.
How to Apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Application and Interview FAQs’ on the career section of our website before you apply. ?
Closing date: 8 July 2022
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
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Job Title: Community Fundraiser, Durham and North Tees
Region: Home based (Durham and North Tees region)
Directorate: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,813 to £28,025 per annum
The Role
At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser, covering the Durham and North Tees area, your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your region could have a real impact on people’s lives.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal.
You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion.
If successful, the main duties of your role will be:
- Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast
- Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity
- Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity
- Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships
- Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers (PAO)
- Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PR team
- Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to key stakeholders
Highly motivated and with excellent communication, 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, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses.
The position is home based, however the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is preferred and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.
About the Royal British Legion – Careers in Fundraising
Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.
With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community.
It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive.
As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated.
So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK.
Diversity Statement
We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us.
It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be.
It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
Please click log into ESS and click ‘web recruitment Job Search’
Closing date for this role is: Thursday 14th July 2022
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based.
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week (flexibility for part time hours available)
Closing Date: 19 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)
Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.
They are able to also offer part time hours, no less than 28 hours per week.
They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if they receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Them:
Who they are
Our client is a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia.
What they want
They will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
What they do
They support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to our client for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
They join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future
How they do it
They’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia
About the role
The diverse and tenacious Regional Engagement team are looking for a Community Fundraiser who can hit the ground running and take care of their supporters across South Yorkshire.
You will join their Regional Engagement team to help deliver the regional budget. As a Community Fundraiser with them you will not be tied to a financial target, their focus is on developing incredible and long lasting relationships with their supporters. Success in your role will enable their colleagues to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today. That really is making a difference!
About you
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills [essential]
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Confident in talking to supporters over the phone and via virtual channels such as Zoom.
- Experience in virtual and in person presentations to businesses and various groups and associations are a regular occurrence
- You will be the face of our client for those fundraising in your region - you will be their biggest cheerleader, their go-to person, and their sounding board.
- Excellent people skills and be able to work collaboratively with other individuals within the company.
Person Specification
- Be a self starter and incredibly motivated.
- Ability to work and adapt to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
- Demonstrate your creative nature
- Be resourceful and inspiring every day to give your supporters the best possible experience.
- Demonstrate your ambition to succeed
- Be target-driven & will be passionate about bringing real growth to your campaigns.
- Demonstrate your supportive and empathic nature.
- Excellent attention to detail.
You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.
Ref: 134 047
About the role
Salary: £26,000 to £29,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm
Location: Hybrid (40% working in the office in Newham)
In this role, you will be responsible for developing the community fundraising plans, as well as supporting individual giving income for the charity. It is an important role within the team, who are responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and the experiences of those we are here to help and mobilise support to the cause.
You will also play a key role in acquiring and stewarding supporters, including individuals taking part in challenge events, community clubs and associations, schools and faith groups, as well as one-off and regular donors, and legacy pledgers. They will ensure an excellent supporter experience so that both existing and prospective donors feel valued and informed about the impact our supporters are making.
You will report to the Communications and Supporter Manager and will work closely with the wider team and Chief Executive. While this is a hybrid role, with 40% of time-based at our office in Newham, you will be required to have a strong local presence and the flexibility to attend meetings and events in the community in addition to the time spent in the office.
Key responsibilities include:
- Be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries, providing information, support and materials quickly and efficiently.
- Devise, implement and manage community-based engagement initiatives and events that raise the profile of Caritas Anchor House and lead to increasing levels of public support.
- Work collaboratively with volunteers and the Community Partnerships Team to ensure adequate support for fundraising activity and outreach opportunities.
- Support the Individual Giving and Legacies Specialist to develop and implement campaigns and donor journeys.
- Ensure all communications meet fundraising best practice, as well as our brand guidelines and organisational values.
About you
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Experience working in a fundraising environment and achieving financial targets
- Confident public speaker with the ability to deliver engaging presentations
- Experience in using a supporter database
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft packages
- Understanding of the principles of supporter care and passion for delighting supporters
- Strong planning and organisational skills including project planning, reporting, and follow-up, personal self-management, and work administration
About applying
When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.
At Caritas Anchor House, we are proud of our inclusive workplace where we celebrate difference, value everyone’s contribution, and where people of all backgrounds and cultures can thrive. We do not accept discrimination or harassment, and all our recruitment decisions are based on fair and open competition, with appointments on merit. We are committed to growing our workplace further by making sure that our teams are as diverse and inclusive as they can be. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage people with lived experience of homelessness, a disability, and from ethnic minority backgrounds to apply. This is to ensure we are taking positive action in order to achieve our legitimate aim of a balanced representation in our teams, at all levels. We want to foster a culture in which everyone is united around our shared mission and values, and in which our people are active participants in our success.
Please note that we only accept applicants with the Right to Work in the UK. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: North Yorkshire, Hull & East Riding
Salary: £26,451 - £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week
Closing Date: 22 July 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)
Location: This role is based and covering the North Yorkshire Hull & East Riding region. This is a home based position, but with travel within North Yorkshire, Hull or East Riding, so you will need to live within this region.
Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23.59pm on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About Us
Who we are
Alzheimer’s Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. We will not rest until people with dementia and their carers live more fulfilled and less fearful lives, free from stigma and inequality.
What we do
We support people affected by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis.
No matter whoever you are, whatever you’re going through, you can turn to Alzheimer’s Society/us for expert support through practical advice, emotional support, and guidance for the best next step
We join forces with people affected by dementia, leading scientists and policy makers, amplifying voices to push for cutting edge breakthroughs and societal change that’ll improve the lives of people affected by dementia, now and in the future
How we do it
We’re the friendly face of support, the warm voice at the end of the phone and the determined minds who will fight passionately for the cause of everyone affected by dementia.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the North East and Yorkshire regional engagement team as the Community Fundraiser for North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding at Alzheimer’s Society.
Your primary focuses will be providing first class stewardship to our amazing supporters and proactively securing new business to the organisation. You will be joining a team of four other community fundraisers covering who are maximising the potential in their own areas, as well as working with other teams and directorates to maximise relationship building, income generation and life time value to the organisation.
If you have a passion and skill for building lasting relationships at the heart of the community that will make meaningful difference to people affected by dementia, this is an exciting opportunity for you. You will build on your business acquisition skills, fantastic donor stewardship and volunteer management experience, to truly make your mark in this rapidly expanding charity.
About you
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written [essential]
- Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills [essential]
- Ability to prioritise your workloads and have an organised, methodical approach [essential]
- Experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers to deliver organisational objectives
- Ability to achieve financial and non-financial targets and good working knowledge of budgets [essential].
- Be a team player, supporting colleagues when there are deadlines, and who knows when to ask for help themselves.
- Experience in virtual and in person presentations to businesses and various groups and associations are a regular occurrence
- You will be the face of Alzheimer’s Society for those fundraising in your region - you will be their biggest cheerleader, their go-to person, and their sounding board.
- Excellent people skills and be able to work collaboratively with other individuals within the Society
Person Specification
- Be a self starter and incredibly motivated.
- Ability to work and adapt to work in a fast-paced and diverse environment
- Demonstrate your creative nature
- Be resourceful and inspiring every day to give your supporters the best possible experience.
- Demonstrate your ambition to succeed
- Be target-driven & will be passionate about bringing real growth to your campaigns.
- Demonstrate your supportive and empathic nature.
- Excellent attention to detail.
You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.
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NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Community Fundraiser for a health related charity.
Working closely with the Head of Region, you will build and develop fundraising relationships in the community to deliver the fundraising strategy and increase income. You will also:
- Build and maintain strong fundraising relationships to the organisation's community supporters
- Provide fundraising support to local branches of companies supporting the organisation at a regional or national level
- Identify, research and form new fundraising groups in the community
- Build relationships with local media including press, radio and digital
- Promote and organise the organisation's key campaigns at a local level
Our client is looking for a Community Fundraiser who has experience in raising funds in a community setting whether paid or in a voluntary basis. You will also have:
- Awareness of how to motivate and support volunteers, supporters, etc.
- Able to provide good stewardship to supporters
- Has worked as part of the team
- Good communication and presentation skills
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