To develop, grow and inspire philanthropic giving, including donations from major donors, managing and overseeing individual donations of four to six-figure gifts. Lead on developing our newly-formed annual giving club – the Brighter Futures Community.

Working with our Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to cultivate, steward and manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations as well as seeking grants from new funders to grow the charity’s income.

Establish, launch, and manage a small scale, Mid-Value Giving programme from our current supporter base, stewarding donors through their supporter journeys in a personalised and bespoke way. This will be a new area of focus, so will need an innovative and enthusiastic approach to manage a small number of donors, with a long-term aim and plan of increasing.

Explore Legacy giving with the view of ensuring we are looking after small number of current pledges and bringing a longer-term strategic aim of establishing a Legacy Giving Programme in the future.

Support wider fundraising and Trust teams when needed, working closely to support the Fundraising Manager throughout the year.

What we are looking for
As a new role within the Trust, this is an exciting opportunity for a professional fundraiser to work within the wider fundraising team to develop existing and successful income streams, as well as establish new income opportunities in Mid-Value and Legacies in a way not previously explored.

We are looking for someone who has fundraising experience and proven success in a similar role, with a track record of successfully dealing with individuals and grant makers to secure high value gifts. We would love to hear from candidates who are passionate about fundraising and supporting the Trust’s strategic ambition to help to rebuild young lives after cancer.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that empowers young people aged 8-24 to embrace their future after cancer. When treatment ends the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s work begins, as for many young people picking up where they left off before their diagnosis isn’t possible.

Through the Trust’s sailing and adventure trips, young people are empowered as they make friends with others who have been through the same thing, rediscover their independence and learn new skills. Most importantly, they stop feeling like the ‘only one’. They discover a future they might never have thought was possible.

This is an incredible chance to be part of a passionate, motivated, and collaborative team and to play an integral role in helping to change the lives of young people in recovery from cancer.

You will also help drive our three strategic Ambitions to:

• Make meaningful connections with more young people
• Secure a diverse and robust income stream
• Improve the impact of our work

An exciting time to join, this new role will support successful and long-standing Trust and Grant income, as well as establishing and creating new opportunities for Major Donor and Mid-Value income and laying foundations for future Legacy fundraising.

Application process:
Please apply via our recruitment platform, Breathe, (via our website) submitting an updated CV and covering letter of no more than two pages by 11:59pm on Monday 9 November. 

London Youth is looking for a dynamic individual, experienced in building relationships with organisations and young people, who is excited by the opportunity to support our members to run our new employability and social action programme, HeadStart Action.

HeadStart Action is a personal and social development programme targeted at young people who are at risk of becoming NEET. The programme uses social action and employer encounters to engage and inspire young people, giving them the skills, experience and networks, they need to get ahead in work. The programme will increase delivery and build capacity with 10 of our grassroots member organisations, whilst working with some of the most marginalised and vulnerable young people who may not otherwise engage with mainstream services.

We are looking for somebody who enjoys supporting organisations in collaborating to achieve shared goals and is skilled in facilitation. You will have experience creating relationships with corporates to create bespoke experiences for young people, including employability workshops and activities as well as work experience opportunities.

Key Information

Salary: £30,108 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week              

Leave: 26 days pa plus 8 bank holidays and 5 ‘closure’ days (to be taken on dates specified by London Youth). All leave entitlement is accrued pro rata through the year and will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for part-time employees

Contract term: November 2020 until September 2021

Important dates and how to apply

The deadline for applications is 9th November 2020

First round interviews will be held on 18th November 2020.

Second round interviews will be held on 23rd November 2020.

Please submit a CV with Cover Letter along with the Declaration of Criminal Convictions and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form by the deadline above. 

CVs without Cover Letters will not be considered.

London Youth embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to the ongoing development of an organisation that values and represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and welcome applications that reflect this.

THE WELCOME DIRECTORY - helping faith communities welcome people leaving prison. Established as a charity in 2016 the Welcome Directory is entering a new and exciting phase of development. Already 127 Faith Communities have registered with us to state clearly that people leaving prison will find a welcome with them. Over the next two years our aim is to substantially increase that number, moving towards our simple yet powerful vision: to help faith communities become places where people who leave prison find acceptance. A place to belong that not only nurtures faith but also offers appropriate practical support.

People are at the very heart of this work; people who have found the benefits of being part of a faith community whether inside or outside the prison gates. If nothing else, we hope that engaging with The Welcome Directory will help faith communities to understand that in a deeper way; that those leaving prison have a name, a story as well as hopes and dreams for their lives beyond the prison gate.

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will develop engagement and funds from donors and ensure communications with all key stakeholders, including the engagement of new faith communities.

This will include, but may not be limited to:

• Ensuring the development of a communications strategy suitable for the operational development of The Welcome Directory
• Identifying and developing key relationships with donors of The Welcome Directory (including institutional, corporate, individual), successfully raising funds
• Developing grant proposal narratives and media where required for both donor applications and reporting, in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Maintaining and developing The Welcome Directory website, social media, and media engagement
• Effectively communicating with stakeholders, though the development and dissemination of a quarterly newsletter
• The development of stories from Faith Communities about their experiences of welcoming people from prison, in collaboration with the Regional Lead
• Ensuring resources for the Prisons Awareness course are up to date/ statistics are updated annually
• Ensuring registration details of faith communities are regularly updated
• From time to time, you may be required to undertake additional activities which are appropriate to the development nature of this role as required by your line manager.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

General: The post is to be home-based. Travel expenses as required for the successful development of the project may be claimed and suitable equipment for fulfilling the job will be provided.

Salary: £12,000 pa                                   

Pensions: As the employer, The Welcome Directory pays National Insurance contributions under the ‘not-contracted-out’ contributions scheme and all members of staff not in a pension scheme are required to join one. The Welcome Directory will, during the term of the post contribute 5% of salary provided that the staff member also makes a contribution.

Hours of Duty: Normal hours of work are 20 hours per week, equivalent 2.5 days, excluding an hour’s unpaid break for lunch.

Annual Leave: 10 days paid leave per year exclusive of public and additional holidays.

Contract: The post is offered on a 1 Year fixed term basis and is subject to a 3-month probationary period.

Location: Home based

Accountable to: the Project Manager

Key relationships: The Welcome Directory staff, Supporters, Registered Faith Communities, Existing and Potential Donors, Prison Chaplaincy  

PERSON SPECIFICATION: The post is open to any person with experience of charity communications and fundraising with recent or ongoing experience of the resettlement of offenders. The ideal post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of awareness of the resettlement issues faced by those leaving prisons as understood by Prison Chaplains. 

Essential

Personal Attributes:

• Supportive of the faith-based ethos and purposes of the organisation
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
• Self-directing with capacity to prioritise
• Ability to meet deadlines

Education:

• Educated to at least an undergraduate diploma level

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to engage with donors in order to achieve financial support
• Ability to relate well to people of all faiths
• Analytical skills
• IT skills to an Advanced level, including use of technology such as Zoom

Experience/ Knowledge:

• Writing successful funding bids for charity
• Media communications, including social media and web management
• Social networking in a corporate setting
• Understanding of resettlement issues faced by those leaving prison           

Circumstances:

• Willingness and ability to travel, with occasional overnight stays                       

Desirable

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to their own faith and the life of their faith community

Education:

• Degree and/ or Higher Degree

Experience/ Knowledge:

• Prison Chaplaincy structures and the justice system
• Working within a multi-faith team
• Working with / alongside Multi-Faith Prison Chaplaincy
• Working with / alongside those in leadership in Faith Communities

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Equality of opportunity, and diversity

Equal treatment amongst people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives is one of the central precepts of The Welcome Directory. The Welcome Directory as an employing body values the richness which this equal treatment brings to the workplace.  It therefore has an equal opportunities policy in place which not only requires the employer to fulfil certain obligations but also places responsibilities on staff.  Staff found to be contravening the policy or acting outside its spirit will be subject to disciplinary action, which could lead to dismissal.

The Welcome Directory is committed to implement the terms of all relevant Diversity legislation and to improving opportunities for people safeguarded by the protected characteristics.

Standards of Behaviour and Conduct

Staff are expected to act at all times with due consideration for others and in a manner befitting their position as employees of a body representative of Faith Communities and as professionals, whatever their job.

It is important that all members of staff present a neat and tidy appearance at all times. The post holder will be expected to model this to all staff and stakeholders. The general appearance should help convey a professional and efficient approach to work. Whilst not wishing to impose unreasonable obligations on staff, The Welcome Directory nonetheless expects you to look smart in appearance at all times while representing the organisation.

In this post, any action that would exclude the holder from prison will disqualify them from this employment.

It is a condition of employment that the post holder is in possession of a recent and valid DBS certificate 

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Staff must ensure that they do not endanger themselves or others by any act or omission on their part.

Home-working staff must ensure that they are mindful of health and safety responsibilities in their work place.

Confidentiality

Staff must not pass on to unauthorised persons, any information obtained in the course of their duties without the permission of their line manager or the trustees. 

Please apply by submitting a letter of application explaining why you think you would be suited to this role and a current CV

The Welcome Directory is also recruiting for a Regional Lead (0.5 FTE). Please refer to the separate Job Description for more information.

Major Donor Fundraiser

£31,919 pa + excellent benefits

London, SE1 (Temporarily home based due to the pandemic)

One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Major Donor Fundraiser to develop our existing major donor relationships and cultivate new relationships with potential major donors.

The Salvation Army forms part of the Christian church and boasts an extensive social remit, providing a range of social and community services, including: services for children and the elderly, for those trapped in modern-day slavery, for homeless people, for individuals struggling with addiction, and for people seeking employment.

As a Major Donor Fundraiser, you will be a key part of our philanthropic fundraising, proactively managing a caseload of existing major donors as well as cultivating new relationships with high net worth individuals as prospective major donors in order to grow income that enables the vital work of The Salvation Army

You will also manage the planning and execution of our ongoing communications programme with major donors along with tailored donor journey development.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of successful fundraising including, ideally, major donor fundraising

• Ability to build effective working relationships across an organisation

• Ability to prioritise a varied workload and perform well within a complex environment

This is a permanent position based at Territorial Headquarters currently located at 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN. The post holder will be required to work remotely until at least 2nd January 2021. Within the next 1-2 years, the current office in Newington Causeway will be vacated. New flexible working arrangements are being developed in Central London area to reflect the changed world of work that has arisen following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 9 November 2020. Interviews: 12 November 2020.

CVs will not be accepted.

Promoting equality in the workplace

The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking to recruit a Fundraising and Events Coordinator to support the overall fundraising strategy, maximising and supporting on income opportunities via individuals and organisations, and delivering a wide range of events.This role will have a long-term priority to plan and deliver a portfolio of Trust owned events and manage third party event partnerships, which together in 2019, raised over £300,000.

The portfolio of Trust owned events includes but is not limited to, Gala Dinners, key supporter evenings and sporting events.

Event partnerships include representation at UK music festivals Camp Bestival and CarFest and sailing events, including the annual Round the Island Race and Little Britain Challenge Cup (please be aware all 2021 event opportunities will be dependent on current coronavirus restrictions).

Build and sustain relationships with small, engaged and loyal group of existing corporate partners, providing excellent account management and stewardship.

Due to the current restrictions regarding mass events, and face-to-face activity in response to the pandemic, a key focus of this role in the immediate future will be supporting the wider fundraising strategy and maximising opportunities for diversifying income and raising awareness.

Priorities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and managing virtual event delivery and working with Fundraising Manager to establish and create new digital fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Assisting with supporter experience, individual giving, administrative support, and data analysis.
• Maximising on income generating and awareness raising opportunities.
• Support wider fundraising and Trust teams and Fundraising Manager throughout the year.

What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has fundraising experience or proven success in a similar role; experience and expertise of delivering events and logistics management and a confident relationship manager, with enthusiasm to be a key part of a small but ambitious fundraising team.

Eagerness to learn, flexibility to support fundraising priorities and strong communication skills will be key qualities in successful candidate.

We would love to hear from candidates who are passionate about fundraising and supporting the Trust’s strategic ambition to help to rebuild young lives after cancer.

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is a national charity that empowers young people aged 8-24 to embrace their future after cancer. When treatment ends the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust’s work begins, as for many young people picking up where they left off before their diagnosis isn’t possible.

Through the Trust’s sailing and adventure trips, young people are empowered as they make friends with others who have been through the same thing, rediscover their independence and learn new skills. Most importantly, they stop feeling like the ‘only one’. They discover a future they might never have thought was possible.

This is an incredible chance to be part of a passionate, motivated, and collaborative team and to play an integral role in helping to change the lives of young people in recovery from cancer.

You will also help drive our three strategic Ambitions to:

• Make meaningful connections with more young people
• Secure a diverse and robust income stream
• Improve the impact of our work

Application process:
Please apply via our recruitment platform, Breathe, (via our website) submitting an updated CV and covering letter of no more than two pages by 11:59pm on Monday 9 November. 

Enable Leisure and Culture is recruiting for a Parks Fundraising Officer to support our Fundraising Team.  

Closing date: 15th of November

Interviews: Provisionally the 24th and 25th of November

Salary:  £30,708

Ref: HQ001

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and collaborative fundraiser looking to expand into innovative income generation. You will be a key member of the Fundraising Team making lasting improvements to a wide range of greenspaces (from national flagship sites to pocket parks) and developing environmental and sustainable projects. You will be responsible for securing funding from various sources and keeping up to date with new innovative funding opportunities in the parks and land management sector. You will assist with monitoring project delivery, building relationships with funders and ensuring the general public are aware of the progress of our projects.  We are looking for a team player who has a strong self-motivation and the ability to work on personal initiative to join a new and growing team.

The role is full time and based primarily in the Parks Office in Battersea Park. During Covid-19 pandemic, this role will be based mainly from home with the option to come to the office few days a week.

Why should you join Enable Leisure and Culture?

• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Flexible Working
• Pension Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Free Gym membership
• On-site shower facilities* certain places
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Weekly fruit basket
• Staff Treats
• Weekly Wellbeing Hour

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

Diversity is valued at Enable Leisure and Culture and is important in the work that we do. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome and will be considered on merit. Should you have a disability and require any additional support or if you have any questions regarding the above role, please contact us via our website.

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are currently operating digital recruitment and on-boarding processes.

Your Responsibilities 

• Accountable for the development of parks and green space projects by researching future prospects and securing funding from (but not limited to) trusts and foundations, corporates and statutory sources, in line with Parks Management strategies, plans and priorities.

• Responsible for the development and execution of funding applications, including responsibility for identifying funding streams, preparing and submitting high quality bids, reporting and monitoring procedures, and evaluation and project completion documents. This will include working with partners in the community to maximise possible funding opportunities.

• Responsible for monitoring project expenditure and providing accurate financial returns as required by funding bodies and advising/supporting partners in submitting their returns. Ensuring that Enable Leisure and Culture fully complies with requirements and criteria of relevant external funding organisations supporting our schemes.

• Work with the Parks Development team, assisting where necessary with the procurement of works, goods and services of funded projects. To ensure that funded projects are implemented on time and within budget including any necessary ongoing liaison with colleagues and community groups.

• Be the key fundraising point of contact for Enable Parks teams in establishing and maintaining good communications/relationships with the principal funding bodies in the UK and Europe to further the wider interests of Enable and to identify funding opportunities.

• Work with the Parks Engagement Officer to represent Enable on funding matters at community group meetings, and to attend funders’ meetings, conferences and workshops. Some of which may be out of hours and on weekends.

• To develop community consultations for funded projects in partnership with the Parks Participation and Communications Officer and keep them up to date with key dates/information to promote over our social media and mailing lists channels.

• Working with Enable’s Finance team to ensure all external Funding processes and procedures are carried out correctly. Maintain an understanding of legal obligations and VAT liabilities on all types of grants, fundraising and sponsorship and providing reports to managers on the same, as required.

• To work with the Head of Fundraising and Innovation to develop and grow a fundraising strategy and innovative/creative fundraising practice. Including carrying out any other duties commensurate with the role.

Your Knowledge & Expertise

• Relevant experience in the fundraising and non-profit sector.

• Experience of securing funds for capital and revenue projects and working to targets and tight deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build working and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of partners, and funding bodies.

• Proven ability of efficient writing, numeracy and verbal skills including preparation of fundraising applications, supporting materials, evaluation reports and presentations.

• A sound knowledge of fundraising, including grant making bodies, trusts and foundations and local authority streams.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluation methods including interpreting data to be used in report writing to funders.

• Managing budgets and ensuring comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all funding initiatives, project support, future prospects and contacts.

• The ability to work independently using your own initiative and prioritise effectively whilst at the same time working as part of a team on common goals and shared projects to ensure the work programme is delivered effectively.

• Excellent proficiency in MS applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Be able to travel regionally as work requires and able to work occasional additional early morning, evening and weekend hours.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in environmental, outdoor, parks, play, or landscape management organisations

• Have experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorship

• Understanding and knowledge of a fundraising database

• Knowledge of the public and local authority sector

• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator and provide administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing Division, keeping it running smoothly and effectively.

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 Fundraising and Marketing Coordinator you will develop and coordinate our administrative systems, organising departmental meetings and events, overseeing travel, IT hardware and knowledge management.  You will provide diary support to members of the Marketing and Fundraising Senior Leadership Team, as well as supporting HR processes and the processing of invoices and finance queries. In addition you will:

• Act as the initial point of contact for internal enquiries, requests for information about the work of the department and respond to ad hoc queries

• Support the development of divisional and departmental plans and support internal communication on progress against plans

• Provide project coordination support to departmental, divisional and cross-organisational projects and working groups when necessary.

To be successful you will be a proactive and flexible worker, with experience of experience of operating and seting up administrative systems in a busy office environment. Capable of prioritising multiple tasks efficiently, you'll have good relationship building skills and project coordination experience. Additionally, you will have:

• A high level of computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and databases)

• Experience of organising logistical aspects of events with limited or no support.

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.

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

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: 1st November 2020. Please note, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we may schedule interviews ahead of the closing date.

We are looking for two enthusiastic, energetic individuals to join our fundraising team.

If you are a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to achieve outstanding results, then we would love to hear from you!

These vital roles will contribute to the development and delivery of the Alexander Devine fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from community, events and corporate fundraising.

The post holders will also actively support the growth of a donor acquisition and retention programme, as well as offering exceptional stewardship to a range of supporters across the organisation.

We would welcome applications from candidates with strong fundraising experience and excellent relationship management skills who want to use their experience to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families that we support.

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hours), part time hours may be considered

Cruse Bereavement Care, the largest bereavement support organisation in the UK is looking for an excellent Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to work across the Midlands and East of England.

Despite being a well-established charity, excelling in utilising a vast network of volunteers, the national fundraising programme is still in its infancy. The charity has ambitious plans, and the fundraising team is growing to fund them. It’s a very exciting time to join our new, and already successful, fundraising team.

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to recruit, inspire and support fundraising supporters and volunteers across this large geographical area- and in turn successfully deliver challenging fundraising targets.  

Lead by the Head of Community and Events Fundraising, you will be responsible for all Community and Events fundraising income in your region, as well the cross selling of other fundraising streams through on the ground engagement. You’ll provide all supporters with a superb experience, helping them feel valued, supported and aware of their impact.

This is a home-based role, living within the Midlands or Eastern England.

This is a full time and permanent role, working 35 hours per week (some weekend and evening work will be required)

A full UK driving licence and permanent access to a car is essential.

Closing date:  Sunday 8th November

Interview date:  Wednesday 11th November

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

The Big House has a simple mission: to enable care leavers to fulfil their potential. Through drama and tailored long term wrap-around support we help care leavers overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. 

Through our work we have seen the transformational effect that drama can have on at-risk young people’s lives. The strict discipline required to produce professional theatre imparts vital transferable skills including time keeping, focus, team working, effective communication, ability to regulate emotions and make better informed decisions; empowering and equipping the young people with the skills needed to become self-reliant.

We are seeking a Fundraising Executive to ensure the delivery of a new and ambitious fundraising strategy, working to diversify our income streams and develop the Trusts and Foundations pipeline. The successful candidate will work closely with the Fundraising and Development Manager to achieve key performance indicators in line with the organisation's Business Plan. 

How To Apply:
Please submit your most recent CV and Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) which outlines your experience to date, how this relates to the duties and person specification of this role and why you are interested in working with The Big House.

Send applications to Ali Didar - Email address available in the job description
Please make the subject line – ‘Confidential’ -
Closing date: Rolling
Interviews: We will be screening candidates as and when we receive suitable applications. Note if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, you should deem your application as unsuccessful.

Start date: ASAP / depending on notice period.

The Big House is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all groups, especially those underrepresented in the arts, and actively encourage those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Cruse Bereavement Care, the largest bereavement support organisation in the UK is looking for an excellent Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to work across the South West of England and Wales.

Despite being a well-established charity, excelling in utilising a vast network of volunteers, the national fundraising programme is still in its infancy. The charity has ambitious plans, and the fundraising team is growing to fund them. It’s a very exciting time to join our new, and already successful, fundraising team.

We’re looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager to recruit, inspire and support fundraising supporters and volunteers across this large geographical area- and in turn successfully deliver challenging fundraising targets.  

Lead by the Head of Community and Events Fundraising, you will be responsible for all Community and Events fundraising income in your region, as well the cross selling of other fundraising streams through on the ground engagement. You’ll provide all supporters with a superb experience, helping them feel valued, supported and aware of their impact.

This is a home-based role, living within the South West of England or Wales. (Wales, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, Bristol and Wiltshire)

This is a full time and permanent role, working 35 hours per week (some weekend and evening work will be required)

A full UK driving licence and permanent access to a car is essential.

Closing date  Sunday 8th November

Interview date:  Thurs  12th November

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

Job title: Fundraising Communications Officer

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week – some evening and weekend work required (the post is initially funded for 12 months from start date, with the potential for extension)

Salary: NJC points 3 (£18,065) to 6 (£19,171) (pay award pending)

Responsible to: Fundraising Lead

Location: working from home initially due to covid-19 restrictions but usually based in Chorley with travel across Lancashire

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a team that are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing?

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Fundraising Communications Officer, to support the Fundraising Lead to carry out our ambitious plans to grow the amount of income we raise through the generous support of people, organisations and businesses in Lancashire.

We're looking for someone who is hardworking, personable and creative to help develop compelling fundraising content for our audiences that will inspire supporters and help maximise opportunities for income generation. Ideally, you will have some experience in a customer facing environment with good written, verbal and digital communication skills but, above all, we want someone who is passionate and shares Lancashire Mind’s ambition to achieve Mental Wellbeing for All.

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Monday 2nd November 2020.
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 10th November

Mind in Bradford is looking for a Fundraising and Development Officer to support the Business Development Director with the implementation of Mind in Bradford’s Income Generation Strategy. The post will build on our strong reputation in the local community and develop effective donor relationships and community fundraising. You will be proactive in engaging local communities to maximise income generation by increasing supporters via fundraising events and appeals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the wider business development function in Mind in Bradford. There has been a recent move to expand the business development function to include training and commercial services alongside community fundraising. Therefore, this post will also be involved in the development of the broader income generating activity.  

The role will appeal to those who have:

• Degree level education or equivalent
• Experience in an events, fundraising and/ or business development role
• Experience of working with a donor database
• Experience of delivering against income generation targets set by management
• Experience of developing and maintaining professional relationships
• IT literate and a basic ability
• Ability to organize events/ campaigns for income generating purposes
• Ability to build relationships with people at varying levels
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to research new funding opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage a complex workload to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of different types of income generation/fundraising opportunities and activity
• Understanding and commitment to the Aims and Objectives of Mind in Bradford
• Ability to work as a member of a busy and developing team
• Ability and willingness to work out of hours events

Salary scale: £21,000 – 25,000 pa pro rota dependant on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours (to include occasional evening and weekend work)

Base: Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU with requirement to travel between service locations

Responsible to: Business Development Director

Annual Leave: 25 days pro-rata

Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme which you will be auto-enrolled into (subject to the conditions of the scheme).

Probationary period: 6 months

Closing Date: 10am on 10th November 2020

Interview Date: 16th November 2020

This is part time role working 17.5 hours per week.

This role is fully home-based, but applicants must live in the area the post is covering.

About us

Christian Aid believes that everyone, regardless of faith or race, is entitled to live a full life, free from poverty. We believe the world can and must be changed so that there is equality, dignity and freedom for all. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our team and to make this change happen.

About the role

Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers inspire churches and individuals to be agents of change, with Christian Aid, in order to overcome poverty. The CEFO's specific contribution is to offer bespoke support, often face-to-face, to a defined set of churches and Christian Aid groups, to enable and enrich their contribution. CEFOs motivate churches, groups and individuals to raise money. To enable lasting change, the role also works in partnership on campaigning activity with individual campaigners, churches and, where appropriate, other campaigning partners. This role will be covering Essex and Cambridgeshire and will be fully home-based.

About you

As a Church Engagement and Fundraising Officer you are responsible for working alongside Volunteer Officers to support and develop volunteers within their area of work, and to draw on the expertise of volunteers where possible. Church Engagement and Fundraising Officers are measured against clearly defined targets and success indicators.

You will manage a wide caseload of churches, in Essex and Cambridgeshire in a way that inspires participation to give, act and pray with Christian Aid. You will ensure Christian Aid serves, inspires and equips the spectrum of churches to make an impact on poverty through Christian Aid.

You will bring your experience of church engagement and fundraising with you to build and nurture new and existing networks and relationships, speak confidently and effectively about the work of Christian Aid. You'll meet fundraising targets, generate creative and effective engagement ideas and be ready to partner with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve multiple outcomes, including volunteers, leaders, pastors, ministers, colleagues and Christian media.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values, and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.