Leading sustainable farming organisation, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Officer based at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Working under the direction of the Director, Business Development and in line with LEAF’s strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for raising funds by researching and applying to appropriate grant-making Trusts, Foundations and Statutory bodies and for growing new corporate and individual donors.

The post holder will work with relevant stakeholders to develop ideas and projects which are then progressed into funding campaigns and applications. They will also identify and build partnerships with other agencies to maximise LEAF’s access to other funding sources and will build and manage relationships with funders to increase income generation.

You will have experience of fundraising and donor engagement across several different funding streams, a proven record of successful funding applications, an understanding of the charitable trust sector and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, Nordoff Robbins use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

Are you already a fundraising assistant looking to grow in your career?  Maybe you already work in events and want an opportunity to work creatively on new events and fundraising opportunities?  Do you love music and have charity beneficiaries at the heart of everything you do? Then this could be exactly the role you've been looking for.

Working as part of our hugely successful Fundraising and Events team, you will contribute to our Fundraising and Events strategy, helping the charity to reach more people in more places.  You'll administer the day to day delivery of the existing corporate and partnership events portfolio and work with the partnerships team to develop a pipeline of new events/opportunities for the Charity. You'll also be responsible for the operational and logistic delivery of specific corporate event fundraising income streams including our popular Football Tournament, our Challenge Events, our Big Busk and the Charity's Community Choirs. Working with our Partnerships Manager, you'll develop a program of activities that build a stronger supporter/corporate experience.

You'll also be responsible for working cross-organisationally and building a volunteer programme that supports the delivery of the partnerships/corporate events, main event portfolio and DIY activity.

We're looking for someone with a passion for fundraising and events, who is results orientated and able to develop strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders and colleagues.  You'll need to have strong organisational skills, be willing to work creatively as part of a team and have clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.  In return we offer a generous 31 days annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme and a range of learning and development opportunities.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter via our website, detailing your interest in the role and how your skills and experience match our requirements (please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered).

Closing date: Midday on Monday 2nd March 2020

Interview date: Thursday 5th March and Friday 6th March 2020

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Thank you for your interest in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. Please take the time to read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION then complete the APPLICATION FORM found on on our website.  Please do not send a CV as we are unable to accept them.

** This posts has become vacant due to growth and internal promotion and previous applicants need not apply.

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff

11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Manchester Foundation Trust’s award winning Charity Team for a Community Fundraising Officer.

Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, recently voted Fundraising Charity of the Year at the 2019 National Fundraising Awards, supports excellence in the treatment, research and care at the nine hospitals within the Trust, including Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.  We have recently successfully delivered an ambitious investment strategy that has grown fundraised income by 100% over a period of three years.

Be inspired and motivated every day by working with our wonderful supporters, many of whom are saying thank you for the excellent care they or a family member has received. You will support fundraisers organising their own event, as well as working on several fundraising events organised by the charity. As a member of the charity team, not only will you be moved by our supporters’ stories, you will help make a difference each and every day.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing individual who is target driven and enjoys working with people to help them get the very best from their fundraising.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services.

We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology, Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.

Our vision is to improve the health and quality of life of our diverse population by building an organisation that:

• Excels in quality, safety, patient experience, research, innovation and teaching
• Attracts, develops and retains great people
• Is recognised internationally as a leading healthcare provider

Community Fundraising Officer
Thorpe Hall Hospice
£17,000 per annum plus benefits, full time, Monday to Friday including occasional weekends/nights

As we move forward into 2020 you are invited to join us at Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, rated as outstanding by the CQC.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone who is starting a career in community fundraising and would like to be part of a dynamic team, where they will develop skills and knowledge in the delivery of supporter led fundraising. We are looking for an enthusiastic, team player who is keen to support the hospice Fundraising team, as well as delivering their own agreed income target.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with the following skills and experience:
• Experience of working in a customer care environment
• An excellent networker, capable of developing relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• A very strong performance ethic, driven and motivated towards the achievement of targets
• Ability to engender a pro-active team culture
• Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do, providing them with the best possible experience

About us

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can.

Thorpe Hall is a Sue Ryder hospice, based in Peterborough. We’re here for people aged 18 and over who are living with conditions like cancer, heart failure and lung disease. We offer a range of support to patients and their families including inpatient care in our 20 bed hospice, a day service for those with long-term conditions and support in the community through our befriending, Hospice at Home and bereavement services.

Benefits:
There are lots of great reasons to join us at Sue Ryder

Reporting to the Events and Community Fundraising Manager, you will plan and deliver events, including liaising with supporters and participants, seeking corporate sponsorship and ensuring events both large and small run smoothly. You will also help to build our presence within the community, working with our service delivery team and young people.

Hours: 37.5hrs a week 

Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months (Maternity Cover)

As the Community and Events Fundraising Officer, you will contribute to Centrepoint’s events and community strategy by delivering events and projects and providing administrative support to the team.

You should have some experience of working in a fundraising or an events team and demonstrate an interest in stewardship, events logistics and managing large amounts of admin reports and/or financial data.

This is an exciting opportunity to assist on range of Challenge Events, including the London Marathon and Centrepoint’s flagship Sleep Out event, in addition to working with Community supporters and products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Events Team with a range of administrative duties, including processing income and updating the Raisers Edge database.
• Assist with, develop and deliver a range of existing fundraising events and Community products.
• Support Centrepoint initiatives such as campaigns and project launches, new building openings and cultivation events.
• Engage and steward event participants, including supporting fundraising activities, answering queries and increasing retention. 
• Lead on creation of monthly income reports to aid the Senior Events Production and Finance Manager with accurate financial management of the Events Team.

What we offer in return...

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

- 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days

- Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career

- Employer pension contributions of 4%

- Clear career progressions, linked to portfolio work, that enables movement up the pay scale

- Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme

- An interest-free travel loan

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Closing date: 24 February 2020, 9am

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with the fantastic charity Step by Step on an exciting Community Fundraising Officer opportunity.

The organisation offers vital services to young people going through hard times and facing homelessness. Through their unique approach they offer a range of services, empowering young people and creating brighter futures.

You will join their successful fundraising team, taking the lead on their community fundraising programme. A confident communicator and relationship builder you will encourage support from local schools, churches and clubs. You will utilise your previous fundraising experience to ensure you successfully steward supporters.

The ideal candidate will have:

* Previous community fundraising experience
* Volunteer management experience
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
* Experience managing and delivering budgets to target
* UK Drivers Licence and Access to a car

To find out more please email a copy of you CV to [email protected] or call 02078207302. This role is accepting applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

We are recruiting for a Community and Events Fundraising Officer for a charity that is dedicated to ending youth homelessness.

This role will support the delivery of the charities events and community strategy by delivering events, projects and administrative duties to help achieve income targets and increase awareness.

You will engage and steward community fundraisers and event participants, supporting them with their fundraising activities – making this a really interesting and role.

You will need:

• The ability to communicate clearly and be supportive to those taking part in our events


• Experience of working with databases


• Excellent written communication skills


• But above all, you must be friendly, enjoy engaging with people and have an interest in people and their motivations for supporting the charities work.

Salary: £28,000

Closing date: asap

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or apply online.

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

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.

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity and membership association for limbless serving and ex-service men and women and their dependants.

We help all wounded servicemen and women who have lost limbs, the use of limbs or eyes, to rebuild their lives by providing rehabilitation activities and welfare support.

Blesma campaigns for our veteran’s rights and looks after individuals and their families by offering a comprehensive grants and welfare system.  Rehabilitation, support, counselling and care are the four principle foundations of our organisation.  Together, we can help our men, women and their families face the challenges ahead with renewed confidence and self-belief. 

The Community and Events Fundraising Officer role plays an important part within the community and events fundraising team. The post is responsible for stewarding community and events fundraisers, promotion and delivery of in house events and promotion of challenge events in order to maximise income.

Closing date: Monday 9th March, at 10am
Interview date: Week commencing 16th March

Previous applicants need not apply.

Charity People are proud to be working with an amazing disability charity who are looking for an Events and Community Officer to join their ambitious Events and Community team.

Job Title: Events and Community Fundraising Officer
Contract: Permanent/ Full time
Location: London
Salary: £25,000
Closing date: Wednesday 29th February
Required: CV and Cover Letter

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your successful fundraising skills to be a key contributor in delivering the charity's Challenge and Special Events portfolio. You will also be engaging with a wide range of supporters of the charity, from volunteers, membership groups and students to local businesses, with an emphasis on stewardship. As well as the management of fundraising events and relationships, you will also work with and support the organisation's Corporate Partnerships Manager and Individual Giving Team.

This is a unique and exciting role for an experienced Community or Events fundraiser. The ideal person will be confident, proactive and excellent at building and managing relationships, as well as delivering high levels of stewardship. Previous experience of developing volunteer fundraising groups is desirable.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Stuart at Charity People.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic homelessness organisation who are seeking an ambitious and driven Community and Events Fundraising Officer to join their successful team on a 12 month contract.

This is an exciting role, offering the opportunity to be involved in a broad portfolio covering community activity, exciting project launches and unique events. You will build and cultivate strong relationships with supporters and stakeholders, engage and steward event participants and work collaboratively with the wider events and community team to ensure a collaborative and creative culture.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

* Demonstratable experience in an events or fundraising role
* Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
* An understanding of challenge events
* The ability to work well within a fast-paced team
* Previous database experience

To find out more about the role please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] or call 02078207302. This role is accepting applications on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

Help Musicians is the independent charity for professional musicians, with the aim of making a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across all genres. The charity offers an integrated programme combining Health and Welfare support and Creative development and has a mission to create a world where musicians thrive and to support and empower musicians through all stages of their lives.

Demand for the charity’s programme of work continues to grow at a rapid rate and our centenary year in 2021 provides us with an opportunity to engage more people than ever before in our work. Joining our team in London as Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate fundraising team at one of the most exciting times in our history.

Your focus will be to secure income from trusts, foundations and other grant giving bodies with 70% of your time dedicated to this. The rest of your time will be spent supporting the Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Manager in developing the Corporate Partnering Programme. You’ll be someone who enjoys prospecting and building relationships, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will also have the ability to write compelling, persuasive proposals with the skills to inspire and engage potential supporters.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage an existing portfolio of trusts in order to maximize income
• Identify and research potential trusts foundations and corporates supporters which align with HM’s strategic priorities
• Prepare and submit high quality funding proposals in line with HM’s funding portfolio
• Produce update reports for trusts and other grant giving bodies providing details of the impact of donations

To be successful you will need:

• A proven track record of securing and increasing grant income, with experience of successfully working towards an agreed financial target
• Experience of researching large volumes of suitable prospects (trusts and corporate)
• Confident and clear verbal and written communications skills, able to write compelling and effective applications
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with robust stewardship skills

This is a varied role which provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.  

Fundraising Officer
CAN Mezzanine, London

About Us

In the UK, parental income is the strongest indicator of how well a child will do at school and how much they will earn in later life – Future Frontiers is working to change this.

We’re an established charity that believes all young people should be given equal access to the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to fulfil their potential at school and beyond.

Our award-winning programme matches pupils to a career coach and provides meaningful interactions with inspiring professionals. This increases pupils’ engagement with learning and prepares them in their transition into sustained education, employment or training.

We are now looking for a Fundraising Officer to join us, starting in May 2020.

The Benefits

- Salary of £24,000 per annum
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Support a fantastic programme that is changing young people’s lives
- Training to build on your existing expertise

If you are a fundraising professional with great communication and copywriting skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a rewarding career move with our organisation as we impact young people’s lives.

You will be given great training and support so you can gain insight into the planning and delivery of exciting fundraising campaigns that deliver growth for our charity.

So, if you want to advance your career with an organisation that’s supporting young people to reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Fundraising Officer, you will manage and maintain our supporter portfolio, identifying new trusts and foundations that will help us to reach our income targets.

Reporting to our Senior Engagement Manager, your role will involve:

- Writing high-quality, detailed bids to trusts and foundations
- Ensuring supporters are updated with our progress and plans for growth
- Providing a compelling case for supporting our work
- Keeping up to date on our outputs, outcomes and financial activities
- Planning and monitoring fundraising activity and engagement
- Hosting supporters at events

About You

To join us as a Fundraising Officer, you will need:

- Experience as a fundraising officer within the charity sector
- The ability to produce high-quality copy in a range of different styles for different audiences
- To be a motivated self-starter
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- The willingness to get stuck in to help build an exciting start up social enterprise
- At a minimum, a 2:1 degree (or an equivalent qualification)

Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Co-ordinator, Bid Officer, Revenue Officer, Donations Officer, Supporter Development Officer, Trusts and Foundations Officer, or Supporter Engagement Officer.

The closing date for this role is the 13th March 2020, with interviews scheduled for the 30th March 2020.

Webrecruit and Future Frontiers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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