We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our strategic leadership team as our Grants and Strategic Partnerships Manager, to help us achieve our vision of a Uganda free of orphanages where every child grows up in a safe and loving family.
About Child's i Foundation
Child’s i Foundation is a Uganda based charity with an international reputation for advocating child rights and creating community based alternatives to orphanages. A small non-profit with a big impact, we work with governments, national partners and our worldwide network of supporters to highlight the harm and cost of orphanages in Uganda and globally. We’re helping to reimagine the whole child protection and care system, repurpose orphanages and rebuild services at the heart of communities that are designed to strengthen and support birth, foster and adoptive families. Because every child needs a loving family, we are Child's i.
Job purpose
Child’s i Foundation is at an exciting point of growth, developing our UK infrastructure to raise significant income to ensure every child in Uganda grows up in a family, not an orphanage. Our strategic plan is to grow our annual income from c £1,000,000 to £2.2m over the next 4 years with current funding from St James’s Place Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, DfID, Medicor and private donors.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Grants and Strategic Partnerships Manager to join a small and highly effective team to manage and grow key relationships. They will identify new prospects and make high quality applications to a wide range of trusts and foundations. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrable track record of soliciting donations from trusts, foundations and statutory funders. They will be a strong communicator with the ability to create compelling cases for support in the form of both written proposals and face-to-face meetings. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders are also essential.
This is a home-based role with commitment to trips to London & Kampala when required. We are open to considering candidates that are not based in the UK.
Roles and responsibilities
Building and managing relationships with funding partners
- Research, prospect and cultivate a brand-new pipeline of donors to support our fundraising goals.
- Work with the CEO and Relationships Manager to develop strategy for the cultivation, engagement and stewardship of donors, trusts and foundations.
- Develop existing and future relationships with key donors (e.g. DfID, USAID, UBS) ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and timely communication of developments, as well as prospects where appropriate.
- Work with the MEAL manager and Research and Impact volunteer to source information about our research and programmes to inform donor proposals.
- Ensure all funding is in accordance with the operational delivery, underpinned by our strategic plan.
- Develop bespoke, high quality proposals, reports and presentations for major donors, trusts and grant making foundations.
- Create regular reports for our Board.
- Ensure donors are appropriately recognised in line with organisational standards.
- Provide information and support to the CEO for donor engagement meetings.
- Work with the CEO, Country Director and Fundraising Director in Uganda, to develop leads with strategic funding and implementation partners that contribute to the development and mission of the organisation.
- Contribute to an agreed level of income from new grant-making donors each year.
- Present oral or written proposals, alone or with the CEO to potential grant-making donors.
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of the broader grants fundraising environment.
Reporting on impact
- Work with and support our MEAL manager in collaboration with the Project managers, in the development and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
- Support the implementation and proper use of Monitoring and Evaluation tools and procedures.
- Validate the reports and analysis produced by the country programme, in collaboration with the MEAL manager and ensure information sharing with the teams.
- Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.
Person specification - skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience of leading successful fundraising and new business development for NGOs, in humanitarian or development contexts.
- 3-5 years of experience working with international organisations, particularly in Africa, in a child rights environment.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to be flexible and work to tight deadlines.
- Experience of working with budgets and financial information
- Experience in coordinating development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of project budgets for multilateral and bilateral donors.
- Knowledge of international grants procedures and rules.
- Experience in managing long-distance international relationships.
- Knowledge/understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills – including the ability and confidence to network, persuade and negotiate effectively.
- Good understanding of programme implementation.Strong data management skills.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office.
- Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, respect for other cultures, diversity and gender equality and awareness of equal opportunity issues.
- Ability to travel overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year.
- Experience of child protection/safeguarding would be desirable.
At Child’s i Foundation we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. The statements above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Child's i Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are happy to discuss flexible working for this role.
To apply for the role please send your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages). Initial interviews will be held on the 17 & 18 September.
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Are you a talented trust fundraiser that truly loves dogs? Then this could be the perfect job for you!
Dogs Trust is looking to appoint two outstanding Trust and Foundations Team Managers to expand and increase trust and foundation donations to Dogs Trust and Dogs Trust Worldwide.
These two exciting additions have been created to further enhance the success of the charity’s high-performing Trust and Foundations Team and will be responsible for developing strong and enduring relationships with trusts and foundations either in the UK or overseas, with a focus on raising six-figure and multi-year gifts.
Our mission is to bring about the day when all dogs can enjoy a happy life, free from the threat of unnecessary destruction. As the largest dog-welfare organisation in the UK, we rehabilitate and rehome over 14,000 stray and abandoned dogs a year at our 21 rehoming centres. Dogs Trust Worldwide is an affiliate charity to Dogs Trust whose aim is to improve the welfare of dogs around the world and protect them from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.
Based in London and reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations, these roles are an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on trust and foundation income at Dogs Trust and Dogs Trust Worldwide. Each Manager will have responsibility for leading a team of (currently) two Trust Officers. One team will have an emphasis on raising funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide (and Dogs Trust to some degree), while the other team will raise funds solely for Dogs Trust.
Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and have extensive knowledge and experience of trust fundraising. They will be adept at building enduring and fruitful relationships both with staff internally, and externally with trustees, trust correspondents and other key contacts.
Alongside these new Manager roles, we are currently recruiting two existing Trust and Foundation Officer posts (one of which is a maternity cover role). As a result, the successful candidate(s) may be line managing one or more new team members. Both appointees will be experienced managers and must also, therefore, be used to building rapport and providing supportive team management for a team member who may also be settling into their new role. Ideally for the Manager role that will mainly be securing funds for Dogs Trust Worldwide, you will have a highly successful track-record of trust fundraising for international projects.
The people who work for us bring ambition, passion and a determination to succeed in all they do, coupled with warmth, integrity and a sense of fun. The person we are looking for will combine a genuine love for dogs and their welfare with a professional, ambitious and can-do attitude – they will be far sighted and get the job done in a collaborative and engaging way.
We also have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and contributions for pensions. If you are a hugely talented trust fundraising Manager, passionate about dog welfare and looking for an ambitious career move, then we’re keen to hear from you.
These posts will be based in Dogs Trust London Office. (Initially there will be flexibility around location of work including working from home; interim flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage)
First interviews will be held in the week commencing 30th August.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
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18 million people die each year due to lack of access to safe, timely and affordable healthcare. In response to this global health crisis, the Africa Mercy hospital ship brings free and safe surgery to people in Africa.
Mercy Ships works together with host nations to strengthen the healthcare systems via training and infrastructure projects. Mercy Ships is preparing to double their impact by launching a second ship, the Global Mercy.
We are looking for an inspiring and committed Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts to develop and deliver a major donor cultivation strategy for high value individual donors. A strategic priority is the fundraising campaign to support the launch of a second ship, the ‘Global Mercy’.
You will actively oversee and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and create complex and carefully crafted funding propositions, reports and communications for those key supporters.
You will also deliver exceptional and consistent cultivation and stewardship for all major donors and prospects as well as develop strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in the UK and the international offices.
The Executive Leadership Team, the recently appointed Executive Director and the Board of Trustees will work with you to achieve value added relationships for the organisation’s growth.
Mercy Ships UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals and values diversity in the workforce.
I am thrilled to be supporting a wonderful organisation which places compassion is at the heart of its philosophy. With three sites across the country we are looking for a Corporate and Major Donor Fundraiser to join the team in Middlesbrough.
This is a really exciting time to be joining a new and growing team. The Corporate and Major Gifts Fundraiser will work closely with the new Head of Fundraising to develop a strategy to deliver new and sustainable Corporate & Major Donor support.
If you love to research, instigate, cultivate and steward relationships to maximise gifts from High Net worth Individuals and Corporates this is a great opportunity to really develop and grow this area for the charity. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience of either Corporate or Major Donor fundraising but would also love to chat to candidates who have experience of prospect research.
For further information or to apply please get in touch with Ellen Drummond.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is dedicated to improving the lives of young people and communities from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Through our portfolio of high-impact programmes and partnerships we:
- Work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13 to 30 to inspire and enable them to succeed in the career of their choice.
- Empower individuals and communities to create better places for people to live and work.
- Support people to create a fairer, inclusive society in which everyone can flourish.
We have undergone an exciting journey to move from being London-focused charity to having national reach by developing a fundraising portfolio that includes Individual Giving, Events & Community Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships (some with high profile brands) and Trusts & Foundations.
We are looking for an experienced and highly proactive Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager who can support on the delivery of a range of high value partnerships and manage a portfolio of partnerships. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support on the delivery of key national partnerships, including Strategic and Charity of the Year opportunities involving employee fundraising, cause-related marketing and high-profile events and campaigns.
If you are the right person for this post, you are likely to have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to project manage and be able to work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally but also be ambitious, commercial, tenacious and ready for a challenge!
Job Purpose:
- To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to develop annual fundraising plans and targets
- To lead and manage all corporate fundraising activities (including high profile brands)
- To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
- To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
- To work with the CEO and Head of Operations and wider SLCT team to help shape the proposition for corporate partners
- Build and nurture fantastic relationships with potential funding partners. You will work collaboratively with a range of funders, thinking creatively and strategically to maximise fundraising opportunities
- Pro-actively responding to opportunities for support, ensuring you have a holistic view about how to best maximise each relationship and activity
- Lead and manage the growth and development of the Trust’s corporate and major donor individual income by maintaining existing and developing new relationships with companies and individuals working closely the Fundraising Manager
- To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
- Develop, deliver and report on our fundraising strategy and tactical plans to ensure we achieve our fundraising targets. This will span our work with trusts and foundations, other grant-making bodies, philanthropists and corporates.
- Test and hone our materials, approach and systems to improve the fundraising ask and our stewardship strategies
- Work closely with colleagues across the trust to identify new opportunities and ensure partnerships are realistic and deliverable including the Fundraising Manager, Head of Operations and Head of Programmes.
- To research, prepare and submit funding proposals, e.g charity of the year, probono support including agreed outcomes.
Key skills / experience / abilities
- Minimum 3 years experiencecorporate partnership experience & fundraising experience
- Knowledge/experience of digital fundraising campaigns
- Experience of national fundraising strategies
- Proven track record of building relationships with high value supporters and corporates and an understanding of stewardship best practice
- Experience in creating and reviewing budgets, tracking and reporting on income
- Knowledge of the wider fundraising sector
- A self-starter who is happy to work independently and with the wider team,
- Must have the ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- The ability to deliver via matrix and experience of team leadership
- Ability to see the bigger picture without losing sight of details
- A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck into tasks at a variety of different levels
Main tasks:
- To report to the Head of Operations and to deliver agreed outcomes with the wider SLCT team
- To lead and manage high-profile corporate partnerships and fundraising activities of the organisation
- To maintain and develop relationships with key funders and donors through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication
- To develop engaging and high-quality materials and effective processes to help with thanking and stewarding supporters working with our communications team
- Identifying opportunities to generate income and ensuring it’s messaging is amplified as widely as possible
- To identify and research new sources of funding within the corporate sector
- Develop and manage relationships with existing and new donors in order to maximise fundraising potential and supporter retention.
- To work with the Head of Operations and Head of Programmes to help shape the proposition for partners ensuring our programmes deliver maximum return for the Trust
Line management
- To manage direct reports and matrix manage others to deliver on all fundraising objectives
- Experience of managing a team
Administrative
- To ensure that accurate records of all supporter activity are tracked effectively
- To maintain accurate and up to date records of all funding opportunities, appeals, approaches, donor contacts and coverage.
General
- To attend supervisions, team meetings and other meetings, as and when required.
- To attend internal and external training courses, as agreed with your line manager.
- To represent the organization at internal and external events including networking events, fundraising events and launch activities, as and when required, occasionally on evenings and weekends.
- To adhere to the Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Charity Law, Health & Safety Law, GDPR and other relevant legislative requirements.
- To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required.
Diversity Policy:
The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust is keen to encourage applications from individuals from a diverse range of applicants. We are particularly proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Please complete a 1-page covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the essential and personal qualities listed above, addressing each point in the order shown.
Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.
Please note, we will interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.
Details: an exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDA’s Fundraising team and lead on our Major Donor and Special Events portfolio. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced major donor fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role. As a key growth area for the RDA, with significant untapped potential, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement a strategy in major donor and special events fundraising. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a track record in this area and experience of developing relationships to drive growth.
You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from major donors, whilst delivering and developing our special events portfolio – including gala dinners, regional dinners, developing our major donor club and developing partnerships with new and existing donors. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business in this area of work.
About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.
To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with Charityjob button, and titled Major Donor and Special Events Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date.
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Description
We are looking for an experienced specialist to join our team to protect, nurture and grow relationships with key supporters and stakeholders. This new post is pivotal to our planned growth to enable us to help more children and young people who need our support to tackle significant challenges in their lives.
You will already know how to give our major donors an excellent experience of their support for the charity – and be able to provide them with appropriate ways to give, to get involved and learn how their support is making a difference.
You will also have experience of finding, engaging and involving new prospective supporters and be able to plan events and other ways to showcase the great work this charity does and how donors can help us do more of it.
Responsibilities
- Effective communication with existing and prospective major donors and linked stakeholders
- Development of new relationships to achieve growth - building for the future whilst also meeting the current year's income targets
- Producing clear, concise, compelling proposals and reports
- Information and insight management - ensuring our systems are kept up to date with an accurate picture of opportunities and communications.
Experience
- At least two years successful experience in major donor fundraising
- Experience of stewarding and cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders, internal and external, in a charity context
- Experience of writing high quality, successful donor proposals and presentations
- Demonstrable experience of recruiting new major donors
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and emotional intelligence
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent time management: able to prioritise a varied workload, and work independently with minimum supervision to achieve objectives
- Articulate, confident, sensitive and diplomatic
- The ability to understand and convey complex financial information, communicating to donors and prospects
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365 software and good working knowledge of a fundraising CRM
- Highly motivated and objective orientated
- Proactive, positive and collaborative approach
- Ability to deal with confidential matters discretely
- Ability and willingness to travel and occasionally to work at evenings or weekends
- A strong belief in the importance of preventative work with children, coupled with an understanding of the need for philanthropic support to achieve it
Qualifications
- Educated to 'A' Level or equivalent (essential)
- Institute of Fundraising Certificate/ Diploma (desirable)
Job Benefits
- Flexible working, including home working
- Pension scheme
How to apply
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification and application form from our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the charity
Breaking Barriers puts its donors at the heart of their work, and predominantly generates income from strategic partnerships with corporates, statutory and trusts.
Fundraising is closely tied to service delivery, which offers education and employment support for refugees living in London. The charity's programs complement government initiatives, while going the extra mile to support clients at every stage of their journey into jobs befitting of their skills and training.
The charity has grown significantly over the last five years in both headcount and value, and is growing once again in the philanthropy team. There will be a focus on growing the major donor function, assisting the Head of Philanthropy on strategy, and management of a portfolio of existing high level trusts. The fast paced and innovative culture offers candidates the unique opportunity to grow and shape their career with full support of the CEO and SLT.
Job specification
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will steward a portfolio of major donor and trusts, as well as creating new relationships to secure annual and multi-year gifts in support of Breaking Barriers’ vision.
This role will work closely with the corporate fundraising team to build strong relationships with individuals connected through the charity's networks. This role will also network with senior stakeholders, so it is vital that you are an exceptional relationship builder and comfortable working with a wide range of people.
You will have considerable experience of securing and developing major partnerships with HNWIs in the charity, higher education or commercial sectors. Breaking Barriers is looking for a highly competent and proactive individual who is able to spot opportunities and think creatively. You will share the team's determination and will be attracted by the idea of a team with big ambitions to grow and opportunities to try new ideas.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects including development of tailored solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor
- Directly solicit major gifts and grants, working closely with colleagues in the programmes team to develop proposals and engagement opportunities
- Line management of Philanthropy Managers
- Attend meetings and events as a senior representative of Breaking Barriers
- Research and identify new prospects and opportunities
- Manage and continually develop a pipeline of existing and new prospects
- Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to contribute to the development and implementation of strategy, including research, acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship
- Write compelling proposals, reports and correspondence in support of strategic priorities
- Ensure accurate record keeping of all activity and relationships on the CRM database
- Build and develop cross-organisational relationships to facilitate fundraising and strengthen understanding of philanthropy, including with senior stakeholders
- Regularly update and report on philanthropy income pipeline and budget in line with progress to ensure the value and timing of planned income to the organisation is accurate
Person specification
You will be an entrepreneurial, energetic, high value fundraiser with demonstrable experience in securing five- and six-figure gifts. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO and SLT to develop bespoke proposals and manage relationships with high-value contacts. They will also manage two Philanthropy Managers, supporting them to develop their skills across the team's portfolio.
Essential experience
- Strategic and creative thinker
- Experience with either building or growing a major donor program, or an existing portfolio of trusts
- Demonstrable interest in the refugee or migration sectors
- Track record in high value fundraising (5-6 figures), including making successful face to face asks
- Experience of compiling and submitting successful applications to trusts and foundations, major donors, statutory bodies, or relevant comparable private sector experience
- Excellent track record of relationship management
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Knowledge of GDPR and other fundraising regulations in relation to high value fundraising
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable
- Experience of developing and implementing high value fundraising strategy
- Experience of creating and managing development boards or other high-level volunteer committees
- Previous experience running fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
- Previous experience of line management
Breaking Barriers offers:
- £45,000 p/a
- Office in Shoreditch
- NEST government pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Agile working
- Excellent professional development
The closing date for application is no later than 17 August 2020.
Applications require a two-page CV and one-page covering letter explaining your philanthropy experience and fit for Breaking Barriers' person spec.
Breaking Barriers are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.
Interviews slots have been initially arranged 19-26 August 2020.
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Make-A-Wish UK
When a child is diagnosed with a critical illness, their lives, and their family's lives are turned upside down. Life can be consumed by hospital appointments, treatment, and time away from friends and family. Make-A-Wish UK deliver incredible Wishes that are transformative and inspiring, enabling children to believe in their ability to live with or overcome their illness.
Income and Engagement Strategy
Make-A-Wish UK want to grant more wishes and want to do so in a sustainable way. To achieve this, they need to generate more income. Their sustainable model of income and engagement means that once Make-A-Wish UK can develop networks that can help grant wishes through gifts in kind, access to celebrities, and partnerships with business, they can become less dependent upon the growth of income alone in order to grant more wishes.
About the role
Make-A-Wish UK are recruiting a Major Donor & Influencer Lead to build a variety of new networks with high value supporters, celebrities, and influences to generate income. Inhering a healthy portfolio of high value supporters too, the Lead will be responsible for cultivating relationships with individuals as well as the agencies and representatives of influences and celebrities. Your work will support connections to help grant wishes for children with influencer-related wishes and you will also develop engagement plans that deepen and strengthen key relationships and networks.
The best person for this job will have extensive experience in high value supporter fundraising. You will be a true relationship fundraiser that will have experience of securing gifts and support from a wide range of donors, influencers, celebrities and will enjoy the complexity of building those networks. While you may not have experience working directly with the gaming community and gaming-influencers, Make-A-Wish UK are really hopeful you will be interested in learning more about this area and to ultimately build exceptional relationships in this space.
How to apply
Visit the dedicated recruitment site to learn more about the team, this role, and to understand why Make-A-Wish UK is an incredible place to work.
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About EMpower:
EMpower, a global philanthropic organization, is dedicated to improving the lives and horizons of marginalized young people ages 10-24 in 15 emerging market countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Russia and Turkey. Through grants and other supports, EMpower partners with over 100 local organizations working to strengthen the education and livelihoods of young people, and to build their resilience, self-confidence and well-being. To learn more, check out our website
EMpower has offices in Hong Kong, India (Delhi), Singapore, London and New York, as well as program staff in Istanbul.
About this role:
EMpower was founded in 2000 by financial professionals from the emerging market (EM) community who wanted to give back to the countries where they did business. 20 years on, our partnerships with finance firms are just as important to EMpower and these relationships are critical to our work helping marginalized young people in 15 countries.
This is the lead position to pursue EMpower’s corporate funding in the UK. Since investing in corporate fundraising for the first time in 2018, EMpower has enjoyed considerable success, building relationships in the UK with Legal and General, MarketAxess, Cape Ann Asset Management, PIMCO and a nascent ESG focused relationship with Pictet. The post holder is the key team member responsible for driving forward these relationships and initiating new ones. A confident networker, the postholder will represent EMpower at meetings, forums and events, as well as support engagement with key funders, in order to initiate and strengthen our relationships.
Whilst the primary focus is on corporate fundraising, this role is part of a small and dynamic global team (EMpower has 5 staff in the UK and 28 globally). The postholder will relish operating in a small team environment where there is opportunity to contribute to a wide range of strategic initiatives, including the opportunity to contribute to a global fundraising strategy, working closely with the VP of Global Development.
Key Responsibilities
- In line with previous years, the postholder will be expected to deliver £250-500k of new income from companies, from a combination of growing existing relations and securing new partners.
- Build strong, effective working relationships with corporate donors.
- Own and support the development and implementation of the corporate fundraising strategy in the UK.
- Grant manage key corporate awards, including delivering all financial and programmatic reporting.
Fundraising
The role is primarily responsible for growing and sustaining corporate income in the UK, in line with EMpower’s organizational strategy. As a key member of a small but growing team, the postholder will also support other areas of fundraising (e.g., trusts & foundations, major donors, events) as required in the development of effective fundraising proposals, and be willing to take the lead on new opportunities for EMpower such as corporate fundraising in mainland Europe.
Responsibilities include:
- Proactive approaches to recruit new corporate partners, using LinkedIn and other networking tools
- Close work with Board members to identify new potential targets and initiate relationships
- Represent EMpower at forums, networks and meetings relevant to corporate funding and funders.
- Provide effective stewardship for corporate donors, ensuring collaboration and effective relationships, including with the rest of EMpower’s team.
- Plan and coordinate funding approaches, working closely with the Programs Team, other regional development teams, plus senior management as required to develop high quality funding applications. This includes developing budgets and proposals in accordance with funder guidelines.
- Remain abreast of corporate donor trends in line with global development goals; use knowledge to refine development goals, and share knowledge with other team members.
- Lead on the development of annual income and expenditure budgets/forecasting for corporate fundraising.
- Produce internal reports (monthly) and conduct reviews (quarterly) on the performance and progress of corporate fundraising against agreed financial targets, operational activities and annual objectives.
This description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities.
Professional skills, experience and knowledge:
- Demonstrable experience of securing and/or managing grants from corporate donors OR institutional sales in a financial institution
- Track record of delivering or surpassing financial targets, operational activities and objectives, through own efforts and initiatives and mobilizing others
- Thrives when working face to face with high level stakeholders and donors, ideally with an interest or knowledge in the financial sector
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver crisp compelling presentations and reports.
- Track record of excellence in client relationship management
- Experience working in an international development organization or philanthropic organization is preferred; strong desire to do so is required.
- Highly numerate with the ability to develop and monitor budgets; analyse, interpret and communicate complex data and financial information
Personal Skills and Attributes
This post sits within a highly effective global team that has delivered 65% growth in the last 5 years. The postholder will be highly proactive but will also enjoy working as a key part of this small team and maintain an environment of excellence and camaraderie, and will be keen to contribute to strategy and effective cross-team collaboration
Specific attributes needed are:
- Performance focused with personal initiative and a flexible and proactive approach
- Professional, enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to quickly understand new ideas and concepts
- High energy and high resilience – comfortable with making cold approaches and pitching
- Well organized and demonstrates a high level of attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple activities and work to agreed deadlines
- Ability to work in a global team that operates across different time zones and cultures
- Strong sense of ownership for quality of work, deliverables and service
- Committed to and respect for EMpower’s mission and values
- Right to live and work in the UK
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
EMpower is a public foundation that makes grants globally to benefit at-risk youth, including adolescent girls. We are committed to attracting, developing, motivating and retaining exceptional talent and to a work environment that recognizes contribution, fosters respect and teamwork, and facilitates strong performance. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, recognizing that diversity enriches all staff and our work globally. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or faith, or physical ability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Norwood has been proudly serving the community for 225 years and is the largest Jewish charity in the UK supporting vulnerable children and their families, children with special educational needs and people with learning disabilities and autism.
Every day our multidisciplinary teams and dedicated volunteers make an invaluable difference to people's lives.
Working together with the Assistant Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement, your remit will be to develop and implement the Major Gifts & Trust strategy, and leading and managing your team to ensure stewardship of the Major Donors & Trusts cultivation plans. You will also work closely with the Head of Events in connection with the income generation from the Annual Dinner, corporate events and other events involving major donors.
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate experience of developing relationships with major donors and major donor prospects, experience of achieving significant major donor gifts and of devising and implementing strategic plans.
Further Information and to Apply
Please submit your CV via the 'Apply/Enquire' button in the first instance - a full pack will be made available to CVs of interest and/or we will be in contact to discuss the opportunity and organisation with you.
Given the current crisis we are experiencing a high volume of applications for the active searches we are managing at the moment. We regret that it is impossible to provide a detailed individual response to each application received. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application is not being taken forward to the selection stage.
NFP Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Major Gifts Fundraiser
Norwood
£35,525
Stanmore
Full-time, Permanent
Norwood has been proudly serving the community for 225 years and is the largest Jewish charity in the UK supporting vulnerable children and their families, children with special educational needs and people with learning disabilities and autism.
Every day our multidisciplinary teams and dedicated volunteers make an invaluable difference to people's lives.
The Major Gifts Fundraiser will be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of major donors and building relationships with potential new major supporters to Norwood. You will cultivate the charity’s major donors ensuring long term relationships and engagement with their activities.
The postholder will also be jointly responsible, with the Head of Events, for income to corporate and major donor events.
Along with your fundraising credentials you will also need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the UK Jewish community. This is not just the values, traditions and beliefs that underpin both family and communal life but also how these shape the character and patterns of philanthropic giving by the community.
Applications are in the format and CV and Supporting Statement.
Given the current crisis we are experiencing a high volume of applications for the active searches we are managing at the moment. We regret that it is impossible to provide a detailed individual response to each application received. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application is not being taken forward to the selection stage.
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As part of the Management Team the Fundraising Manager will lead the fundraising and membership initiatives and contribute to raising awareness of the Chiltern Society work internally and externally.
Our Mission:
Campaigning - to cut overbearing development, pollution, biodiversity loss, protect our chalk streams and climate change.
Conserving - Chiltern landscapes, nature recovery networks, tranquillity, heritage, footpaths, and all rights of way.
Promoting - enjoyment and environmental understanding of the Chilterns and encouraging health and wellbeing.
What we are looking for:
An enthusiastic individual who loves working within a small dedicated staff and volunteer teams, with strategic partners, local businesses, and the public. The role will provide an opportunity for you to further develop your existing skills in all aspect’s charity fundraising. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication and project management abilities who is confident and flexible. You will be experienced in some or all aspects of the role, show positive initiative, and want to develop within a small, growing, impactful organisation which has big ambitions.
Someone who will fit well within our small charity staff team, who will not only be able to help grow income and membership in their own right, but they will be able to work with our volunteers, and help raise the profile of the organisation.
To apply email your CV and cover letter no later than 9.00am on Monday August 24th
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This is an exciting opportunity to join an inspirational and visionary children's charity as part of their growing fundraising team. Established in 2000, Caudwell Children works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.
Caudwell Children is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.
This transformational period brings the need to develop all income streams to enable this growth and so Caudwell Children are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.
Caudwell Children - Philanthropy Manager
Location: Keele, Staffordshire
Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 plus bonus (dependent on skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent
Supported by the CEO Trudi Beswick and founder/major benefactor John Caudwell, the legacy circle is a network of high-profile individuals personally motivated to support the challenges facing children with disabilities and their families.
As Philanthropy Manager, your focus will be on developing new sustainable income through high-profile fundraising activities, providing personal contributions and introducing influential contacts to Caudwell Children.
To be considered for this position you will have demonstrable experience of major donor fundraising with a strong track record in securing five to six figure gifts from high net worth individuals. You will have proven experience or recruiting new prospects as well as managing donor engagement and cultivation strategies.
Closing date for applications: Harris Hill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Fundraising Manager
Understanding Recruitment are currently supporting a leading national charity in their search for a new Fundraising Manager based in London Bridge, Central London (1-2 days working from home).
Having adapted exceptionally well throughout Covid-19 this charity has seen great funding stability and are now looking to grow out their fundraising team of 7 with a new Fundraising Manager. As Fundraising Manager, you will be working across a variety of income streams including, Trusts & Foundations, Major Donor, Individual Giving, Legacies and Community & Events.
An opportunity to take a step up, this Fundraising Manager will get to be hands on with the implementation of a new mid-level donor strategy and support the Director of Fundraising with new fundraising strategy. A chance to also further your line management experience and have your own small team of 3, you will work collaboratively to achieve a team income target of £1.2m.
A great opportunity if you are a fundraiser looking for a step up and keen to take on more responsibility with fundraising strategy and have leadership within a team.
To be successful as Fundraising Manager, you will have:
- Proven experience in fundraising across a range of income streams (particularly Trusts & Foundations)
- Confidence in implementing and creating fundraising strategy
- Evidence of line managing at least 1-2 people previously
- Excellent stewardship of donors and funders
- Collaborative nature and positive outlook
Fundraising Manager / Trust Fundraising Manager / Major Donor Manager /Individual Giving Manager
Salary: £38,000-£42,000 + Working from home options + 28 days holiday + Competitive pension scheme
Location: London Bridge, Central London (this role will initially be home based and will then move into the office gradually from September/October) – Working from home
Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity!