Reports to: CEO
As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Fundraising Manager will be a member of the new Senior Management Team.
The right candidate will focus on growing our income, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships.
Detailed Role Description
The post-holder will:
- Work closely with the CEO and other relevant staff .
- Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
- Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
- Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
- Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.
- Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
- Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
- Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
- Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
- Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
- Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
- Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
- Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
- Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
- Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Minimum 3 -5 years experience of successful fundraising in the UK charity sector
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
- Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
- Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
- Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy
- Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
- Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
- Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
- Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
- Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
- Supportive of a small but fast paced team
- Supportive of non London locations
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
- Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes
APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:
- Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage
- Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and have the right to work in the UK
- As a provider of programmes for women survivors of human trafficking, we are seeking female candidates only.
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TPP Recruitment are currently supporting an amazing national Children's charity as they look to continue their recent growth within their regional Fundraising team with the recruitment of a Community Fundraising Manager.
This is an exciting role to join a very successful regional fundraising team that covers the whole of the UK. The role will give you the freedom of working in a new way for this team, taking more of a relationship and creative approach to their fundraising. You will play a key role in focusing less on the local small corporates and major relationships and more on build up their volunteer network and community groups. Working with them in their fundraising efforts and engaging them to take part in fundraising events. Coming up with new campaigns and events to deliver in your region with be a big part of this role and the continued success within your region. This role will be responsible for the fundraising in the East of England, this covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job title: Community Fundraising Manager
Causes: Children's charity
Salary: £24,500 to £27,741
Location: home based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire.
They are looking for an experienced fundraiser, someone who is comfortable in building relationships with a variety of people. Experienced in presenting the vision of the charity to a variety of groups, showcasing the passion there is for this charity. Experienced in developing fundraising ideas that can be delivered to their region with the aim of increasing income. Someone that can work with minimal supervision and must have a driving licence.
If you are located in the region this role operates and you are looking for a role that gives you the freedom of engaging with a variety of supporters, being able to put your fundraising ideas into practice then this might be the role for you.
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Community Fundraising Manager
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Annually: £24,000 - £27,241 plus £500 home-working allowance
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Region: East
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Location: Flexible & Home Based
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Department: Community & Events
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Vacancy Type: Permanent
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Working Hours Per Week: 35
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Closing Date: 25 March 2020
The NSPCC Community & Events Fundraising Team is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our team. This is an exciting time for Community Fundraising as we enter a new phase in our strategy, which both supports and develops our network of volunteers and other community income streams, as well as seeking new partnerships with from companies and other organisations in order to grow income across the area.
These are challenging times for the voluntary sector, yet we know that children are now at greater risk of abuse, so we are looking for someone with a passion and commitment to keeping children safe, because every childhood is worth fighting for.
Operating from home in one of the areas specified, you will work as part of the Community & Events Fundraising Team, contributing to fundraising initiatives across the East Region. The post-holder will be required to travel across the patch and to the NSPCC’s Head Office in London for team meetings.
Interviews will be held w.c. 30th March 2020 or w.c. 6th April.
West of Scotland
Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Community Fundraising Manager in the West of Scotland and help us to maximise regional donations and corporate financial contributions.
In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.
As Community Fundraising Manager you will drive regional corporate acquisition by identifying suitable leads, carrying out thorough research, and engaging businesses through the prospecting sales journey. You will provide first-class account management and stewardship for existing partners, maximising value for both parties and supporting long-term retention. Additionally you will:
- Research and unlock networks of high value donors in Scotland
- Support the development and delivery of acquisition, stewardship and product strategies to maximise the funding stream's impact on income and brand engagement
- Contribute to the growth and development of the regional pipeline of partnership opportunities
- Contribute to departmental income reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
To be successful you will have excellent organisation and time management skills with significant experience of corporate new business and a track-record of securing new partnerships worth over £10k. You will have experience of managing high-value corporate and individual relationships, as well as delivering an exceptional supporter experience. In addition you will have:
- Experience of unlocking networks and acquiring high value individual donations
- Experience of working with Fundraising databases (preferably CARE) and pipelines
- Understanding of corporate fundraising legislation (desirable).
This role will require travel throughout Scotland, particularly the central belt. There are two roles available, one maternity cover and one permanent position.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date: 31st March 2020
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A great opportunity to lead a team and deliver on community fundraising strategy, taking ownership and shaping the future of this income stream.
Drive a community team to grow income from various audiences, instilling a culture of cross team working and innovation.
Job specification
- Implement a community fundraising strategy, building on current opportunities and developing opportunities for growth
- Implement new fundraising products to strengthen the community fundraising portfolio
- Manage, support and lead the community fundraising team of four, setting objectives and managing appraisals
- Evaluate current processes and procedures and make suggestions for ongoing improvements
- Maintain accurate income and expenditure budgets and lead the team to take ownership of theirs
- Drive innovation and keep up to date on sector trends, using this information to drive the development of new projects
Person specification
- Extensive experience in community fundraising and managing staff
- Significant budget management experience
- Experience supporting the development and evaluation of new fundraising initiatives
- You will feel comfortable in a fast paced, ambitious charity, able to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to cross team working
- Forward thinking, creative and ambitious, instilling this culture into the team you manage
This charity can offer core working hours 10-4pm and one day a week working from home.
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.
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We are working with this wonderful charity medical charity to find a new Community Fundraising Executive. This position will work with high-value community supporters, focusing on those raising in excess of £2,000 per year so you will need to love building genuine relationships with supporters.
There will also be an element of fundraising products involved in this role but most exciting is the opportunity to get involved with strategic planning for the community fundraising programme so although this is a 12 month FTC the content of the role will add real value to your career, plus there may be potential for this role to become permanent.
You will need:
- Experience of working within community fundraising with an excellent understanding of supporter journeys
- Experience growing the income from community supporters
- Excellent attention to detail and a positive, can-do attitude
Closing date: 23rd March
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected].
If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.
TPP Recruitment is currently supporting a well-known national children's charity as they look to recruit a home-based Community Fundraising Manager. This is an exciting time to join this charity as they look to implement a new way of working to ensure their continued success.
Responsible for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire regional, the Community Fundraising Manager will focus on maximising the lifetime value from their local community supporters. You will recruit, develop and steward their network of supporters throughout the community. Be responsible for identifying and engaging with new volunteers as well as local businesses to develop local support. Responsible for using a range of sources to research into relevant information that can be used in proposals, mailings and fundraising communications, using creative and engaging methods with these communications.
Job title: Community Fundraising Manager
Causes: Children's Charity
Location: Homebased
Salary: £24,500 to £27,700
Contract length: 12 months
They are looking for a candidate who has the ability and experience of developing relationships with a range of people in order to achieve results within a fundraising context. You will have a well-developed ability to build strong and lasting relationships with individuals, stewarding them through a journey of support. Experienced in developing written and verbal communications, confident in delivering fundraising pitches and presentations in a clear and confident way. Experience of looking into data, analysing this to identify opportunities and work out their viability.
If you have the ability to engaging with supporters, get across the passion there is for the charity and can come up with creative approaches to fundraising issues then this might be the role for you. Apply for further information.
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Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager
c.£30,000-£40,000 pa + extensive range of benefits
North London based
Insignia Recruit is currently working with a leading private hospital based in a well appointed, easy to access location in North London. As you would expect, our client offers the highest quality of care to patients and all profits fund their on-site Hospice which treats in excess of 3,000 terminally ill patients and their families every year.
As an experienced Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager, your brief will be to generate awareness and funding for the fantastic work they do. You will also have the opportunity to develop and deliver a corporate and community fundraising strategy aligned to the agreed budget while also increasing the number and range of donors and support fundraising activities throughout the department. Ideally therefore, you will have significant experience managing the fundraising space, encompassing a broad range of income-generating activity.
In more detail you will:
• Have experience in managing change at both a strategic and operational level
• Demonstrate skills in recruiting, managing, developing and motivating teams
• Be experienced in researching, developing, delivering and evaluating business opportunities
• Understand the principals of effective community and corporate fundraising
• Ideally have knowledge or experience of hospice fundraising
• Be adept at developing and managing a significant budget and operational plan.
In return you can expect the salary as indicated, plus benefits such as private health cover, ongoing training and development, discounts at local, national and online shops, interest-free season ticket loan, Cycle to Work scheme, Childcare vouchers and participation in Employee Service Excellence recognition rewards.
If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this lovely position, please apply online using the link provided and quoting reference CJ1.
Closing date: 5th April 2020
Our client is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Manage and develop all areas of fundraising in your area, maximising opportunities and galvanising support from volunteer fundraisers.
This leading charity has good networks within the area and huge opportunities for growth. You’ll lead on engaging supporters using a wide fundraising portfolio. You will manage fundraising, challenge and cultivation events, small businesses and gifts in wills.
Person specification
To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in:
- community, regional or volunteer fundraising
- planning and delivering events and talks that raise awareness
- fundraising regulations, advising and supporting those wanting to raise money for the charity
- working with local media to generate strong local publicity
- working towards ambitious targets and delivering on KPIs
Home based with regular days spent in the Belfast office and an expectation to be out and about across the area driving support for the charity.
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.
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Digital Community Fundraising Manager, London, Children's Charity, £40,000
- Are you a community fundraiser who has a background in digital integration?
- Are you experienced in gaming, live streaming and social media campaigns?
- Would you like to work for a fantastic charity who help to improve the lives of seriously ill children?
Pro-Marketing is working alongside a well-known London based children's charity. They are seeking a new Digital Community Fundraising Manager who can use their skills to help devise a digital fundraising plan that is line the charity's current digital transformation and organisational strategy. This is a permanent Digital Community Fundraising Manager opportunity offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
What's great about this organisation?
- Nice London location
- Flexible working
- Interesting and tangible work which is unique in focus
- Supportive team feel - all are united in the charity's goal
- Impressive leadership team
- Fun and dynamic fundraising events portfolio
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Childcare vouchers
- Pension scheme
In this role you will be responsible for…
- Developing and managing a sustainable programme for the charity that utilises digital platforms to increase their digital community
- Providing excellent management of existing fundraising activities whilst actively seeking new business opportunities and partnerships
- Developing new fundraising products and campaigns that prioritise celebration, in memory and legacy
- Leading and managing the Community and Challenge Events team on maximising income and engagement via new and existing products
- Ensuring all supporter information is GDPR compliant
- Optimising the ThankQ CRM system for effective customer relationship management and data insight
- Managing and coordinating the day-to-day digital and community team's operations
- Line managing two experienced coordinators
You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…
- A successful track record in digital, community fundraising and challenge events
- Experience in digital fundraising techniques and tools
- Previously monitored and evaluated quantitative and qualitative KPIs to make recommendations for development
- Experience in the following digital platforms would be highly desirable; YouTube, Twitch, Tik Tok and or Tiltify
- A strong product development background
- Knowledge of fundraising databases and experience of ThankQ CRM system would be highly desirable
- Strong relationships building skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Line management experience
What next?
If you are interested in applying for this Digital Community Fundraising Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me on:
Tel: 020 7269 6338
Email:
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Digital Community Fundraising Manager, London, Children's Charity, £40,000
- Are you a community fundraiser who has a background in digital integration?
- Are you experienced in gaming, live streaming and social media campaigns?
- Would you like to work for a fantastic charity who help to improve the lives of seriously ill children?
Pro-Marketing is working alongside a well-known London based children's charity. They are seeking a talented Digital Community Fundraising Manager who can use their skills to help devise a digital fundraising plan that is line the charity's current digital transformation and organisational strategy. This is a permanent Digital Community Fundraising Manager opportunity offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
What's great about this organisation?
- Nice London location
- Flexible working
- Interesting and tangible work which is unique in focus
- Supportive team feel - all are united in the charity's goal
- Impressive leadership team
- Fun and dynamic fundraising events portfolio
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Childcare vouchers
- Pension scheme
In this role you will be responsible for…
- Developing and managing a sustainable programme for the charity that utilises digital platforms to increase their digital community
- Providing excellent management of existing fundraising activities whilst actively seeking new business opportunities and partnerships
- Developing new fundraising products and campaigns that prioritise celebration, in memory and legacy
- Leading and managing the Community and Challenge Events team on maximising income and engagement via new and existing products
- Ensuring all supporter information is GDPR compliant
- Optimising the ThankQ CRM system for effective customer relationship management and data insight
- Managing and coordinating the day-to-day digital and community team's operations
- Line managing two experienced coordinators
You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…
- A successful track record in digital, community fundraising and challenge events
- Experience in digital fundraising techniques and tools
- Previously monitored and evaluated quantitative and qualitative KPIs to make recommendations for development
- Experience in the following digital platforms would be highly desirable; YouTube, Twitch, Tik Tok and or Tiltify
- A strong product development background
- Knowledge of fundraising databases and experience of ThankQ CRM system would be highly desirable
- Strong relationships building skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Line management experience
What next?
If you are interested in applying for this Digital Community Fundraising Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me on:
Tel: 020 7269 6338
Email:
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Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.
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Digital Community Fundraising Manager, London, Children's Charity, £40,000
- Are you a community fundraiser who has a background in digital integration?
- Are you experienced in gaming, live streaming and social media campaigns?
- Would you like to work for a fantastic charity who help to improve the lives of seriously ill children?
Pro-Marketing is working alongside a well-known London based children's charity. They are seeking a talented Digital Community Fundraising Manager who can use their skills to help devise a digital fundraising plan that is line the charity's current digital transformation and organisational strategy. This is a permanent Digital Community Fundraising Manager opportunity offering a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
What's great about this organisation?
- Nice London location
- Flexible working
- Interesting and tangible work which is unique in focus
- Supportive team feel - all are united in the charity's goal
- Impressive leadership team
- Fun and dynamic fundraising events portfolio
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Childcare vouchers
- Pension scheme
In this role you will be responsible for…
- Developing and managing a sustainable programme for the charity that utilises digital platforms to increase their digital community
- Providing excellent management of existing fundraising activities whilst actively seeking new business opportunities and partnerships
- Developing new fundraising products and campaigns that prioritise celebration, in memory and legacy
- Leading and managing the Community and Challenge Events team on maximising income and engagement via new and existing products
- Ensuring all supporter information is GDPR compliant
- Optimising the ThankQ CRM system for effective customer relationship management and data insight
- Managing and coordinating the day-to-day digital and community team's operations
- Line managing two experienced coordinators
You will be ideally suited for this role if you have…
- A successful track record in digital, community fundraising and challenge events
- Experience in digital fundraising techniques and tools
- Previously monitored and evaluated quantitative and qualitative KPIs to make recommendations for development
- Knowledge of fundraising databases and experience of ThankQ CRM system would be highly desirable
- Strong relationships building skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Line management experience
What next?
If you are interested in applying for this Digital Community Fundraising Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me on:
Tel: 020 7269 6338
Email:
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Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.
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A great opportunity has arisen as this national charity needs a strong leader to manage a remote team of six across the South of England.
If you are driven to build positive relationships with supporters and volunteers, and can bring your team along with you to do this, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.
You will work with the equivalent role covering the North, empowering the UK team to mobilise communities that will give their time and money and pass on the charity’s vision.
Job specification
- Lead a remote team of six in relationship fundraising with local audiences, focusing on local church groups and other community groups, deepening their engagement with the cause
- Effectively monitor the performance of the team through KPIs, budget management and forward planning
- Manage and report back on income and expenditure budgets
- Review and implement change to improve processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency
- Champion community fundraising and maintain excellent cross-team relationships that will lead to joined up approaches through the charity with its supporters
Person specification
- Good understanding of developing and growing regional fundraising, and experience managing a remote team
- Significant experience in achieving results in a challenging and complex environment
- Confident managing budgets and reporting back on income and expenditure
- Excellent at communicating and building relationships with people at all levels
- Driven by providing exceptional supporter engagement
- Keen to review and analyse data to inform decision making
- An understanding of the Church of England would be desirable
- A flexible approach to your work, as the role will require frequent travel and the need to work some unsociable hours
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.
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Due to growth of fundraising income, this forward-thinking charity has created a new role within fundraising compliance.
This charity is looking for someone to take full responsibility for fundraising compliance. The right person will understand fundraising methods and motivations, and can use compliance as a positive tool.
Job specification
- Ensure fundraising compliance in all fundraising activities
- Develop and management of risk frameworks
- Ensure data protection in fundraising
- Implement and develop processes and procedures for fundraising compliance
Person specification
- Experience within fundraising compliance
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication skills and a relationship builder
- Problem solver
- Creative thinker
Applications are being received on a rolling basis.
Remote interviews will be conducted and the successful candidate will be online on-boarded.
To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy 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.
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Job Description : Fundraising Manager
Job Title : Fundraising Manager
Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP
Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee
Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager
Purpose of Job.
To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.
To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.
Key duties :
Funding
- To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
- Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
- To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
- Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
- To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
- Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
- To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
- Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
- Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
- To innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
- To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.
Retail charity shops.
- Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
- Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
- Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
- Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.
General duties.
- Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
- This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.
Key relationships.
Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.
External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.
Person Specification.
Qualifications.
- Good basic education to GCSE.
- Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
- Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.
Experience.
- A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
- Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
- Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
- Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
- Proven database experience.
- Proven experience of thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.
Skills and competencies.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
- Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
- Staff management experience.
- High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
- Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).
Personal attributes.
- Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
- A proactive and creative approach.
- Commitment to delivering quality services.
Other.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of Ace of Club’s client group.
- Good diplomatic skills.
Recruitment process.
Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.
Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.
Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.
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