Individual Giving Manager (Maternity cover)

• Tree Aid, Bristol
• Home-based during COVID, office based normally
• Salary: £36,078 + competitive holiday + pension
• Maternity Contract up to 14 months
• 35 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Individual Giving Fundraising Manager at Tree Aid. The role will focus on developing and supporting programmes aimed at lower-level givers. Engaging individuals across the country, connecting with existing and new supporters effectively to achieve a realistic income target of £700k+.

Your role will involve planning, delivering and evaluating an ambitious Individual Giving programme, across a portfolio of cash, regular giving, community fundraising and legacies and in memory donors. You will maximise supporter retention and development opportunities to ensure long term programme growth. Experienced at developing effective supporter journeys, you will manage the stewardship of a growing base of donors.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Individual Giving Manager. Someone with significant experience in supporter engagement and direct marketing. We welcome applications from those who have experience of delivering a UK Aid Match appeal.

You will be adept at maintaining and building long term relationships with donors. You will be data driven and confident developing data segmentation strategies. You’ll demonstrate a solid understanding of CRM databases, and how they can be used to enhance the supporter experience. You will have knowledge of trends in individual giving and digital fundraising.

Finally, you should be an excellent communicator, with a proactive and creative approach to working, used to juggling multiple priorities and passionate about delivering the best supporter experience possible. You will lead by example to provide sector-leading supporter care.

To be successful as Individual Giving Manager, you will have:

• 2-3 years management experience within Individual Giving fundraising
• Confidence in implementing and creating fundraising strategy
• Evidence of using insights to engage with key audiences and building long-lasting relationships
• Collaborative nature and positive outlook

Key documents:

• Full job description and person specification.
• Equal opportunity form.

How to apply:

To apply now for this excellent Individual Giving Manager opportunity, send your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to Tree Aid by 9am on Monday 7th December 2020.

Key dates:

• Closing date: Monday 7th December at 9am.
• Shortlisted notification: Tuesday 8th December.
• Task submission by: Thursday 10th December.
• Interviews: Wednesday 16th December.
• Start date: Monday 8th February 2021.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young refugees and asylum seekers?

This is an exciting time to be joining Young Roots as Fundraising Manager. This vital role will contribute to the delivery of Young Roots’ fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from individuals, community, events and corporate fundraising.

We are looking for an experienced and talented individual to develop, support and champion both new and existing fundraising activities in these areas.

You will bring enthusiasm and ambition to this varied role, using your passion for donor care and making a difference to increase engagement from supporters.

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 young people we work with.

We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment, although due to the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the role will initially be predominantly home-based.

Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and particularly welcome BAME candidates and those with lived experience of migration and the asylum system. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities. Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Lullaby Trust has a track record of creating meaningful partnerships with businesses and brands that enable us to deliver our work in supporting families across the UK. We are a small, friendly and successful team and as we move into planning for our 50th birthday in 2021 we need someone to maximise our corporate fundraising potential, build relationships and secure income.

We’re looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser to join our team and take responsibility for charity of the year, employee fundraising and cause related marketing. You’ll need to be ambitious and proactive, enjoy building strong, impactful relationships and like working on your own initiative to develop pipelines and approaches. We need someone who can work effectively with multiple teams both internally and externally and who is able to understand the motivations of supporters who engage with us.

Please apply by returning the completed application form in its original WORD format by Monday 30th November 2020. No CVs please.

The Lullaby Trust provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies supports bereaved families and raises awareness on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Working with the NHS we run a national health-visitor led service for bereaved parents, Care of Next Infant (CONI)

programme, which supports families before and after the birth of their new baby. We are committed to supporting research to understand why babies die suddenly and unexpectedly and to find out more about how to prevent these tragic deaths. The Lullaby Trust also runs an information line for parents and professionals and a dedicated line for bereaved families. 

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator to proactively develop, deliver and maximise corporate partnerships for The Gurkha Welfare Trust. The role will include stewarding existing partners and proactively developing new corporate relationships.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will be solely responsible for building our corporate income line. As well as managing our current corporate caseload you will be asked to research, approach and create new relationships in order to maximise income. Applicants must have excellent communication and presentation skills and a strong track record of working to targets. A history of successful proposal writing and/or the packaging of overseas projects to suit funder requirements is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• With support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications, develop and implement a strategy for corporate partnerships and donations encompassing a ‘tiered corporate partnership scheme’ and an effective supporter journey.

• Research and recruit new corporate prospects who share a passion for our work and identify opportunities for mutual benefit via financial and non-financial partnerships.

• Develop and form lasting relationships with a range of corporate partners across a variety of fundraising activities.

• Develop and deliver corporate pitches as required.

• Manage the corporate caseload and ensure our database is kept updated with the relevant contact entries, flags and finance coding.

• Prepare and oversee the annual income and expenditure budget for corporate activities, working to ambitious yet realistic targets.

• Monitor and report on agreed KPIs relating to corporate fundraising.

• Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications and our team in Nepal, develop compelling funding proposals to pitch to corporates and provide ongoing project updates.

• Be visible in the corporate and CSR network, at business events and/or training and networking opportunities.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Knowledge, and Personal Attributes

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

Essential

• Previous experience within a fundraising environment
• Strong client-facing presentation skills
• Creative ability with the skills to bring a project to life and come up with innovative partnership ideas
• A strong team player able to work collaboratively with other fundraisers towards a shared goal
• Highly motivated to reach income targets
• IT literate, with excellent Word and Excel skills
• Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Willing and able to work additional hours at events over evenings and weekends
• Flexibility to travel in the UK on a regular basis to visit prospects

Desirable

• Previous corporate fundraising or CSR experience
• Previous international development or humanitarian experience
• Experience of using a CRM database, including making data selections and undertaking data analysis
• An interest in military causes and understanding of the work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust

Queries

If you have any questions over the job description or terms and conditions, please get in touch with us: Please note we may close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

How To Apply

To apply for this role please send your CV along with a covering letter by using the Apply section below.

You can also find the full Job Description below for further information.

Tommy’s are the leading charity funding research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents whilst influencing UK policy and healthcare practice. Tommy’s funds four research centres in the UK that also have clinics providing specialised antenatal care for women at high risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

We are looking for a proactive individual ideally with experience within corporate fundraising to manage and support partnerships for Tommy’s. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience in managing and driving your own portfolio of partners whilst supporting the wider corporate fundraising team.

Key objectives of the role include:

• Managing and delivering on targets for existing and incoming partnerships up to a value of £50,000.
• Managing the award winning Tommy’s Pregnancy at Work scheme.
• Building and maintaining fantastic relationships with key partners to drive fundraising.
• Working with the Head of Corporate Partnerships to effectively account manage their major partners.
• Assisting with the management of fundraising events.
• Working closely with the marketing team to deliver exceptional communications to partners.

You will have a passion for charity fundraising and be a natural and confident communicator – able to build strong, collaborative relationships both internally and externally. You will be highly organised, personable, have an excellent attention to detail, and enjoy working on your own initiative.

Working closely with a brilliant team you will have excellent support to develop your fundraising skillset, Tommy’s are heavily focussed on their teams’ personal development and allowing access for progression and future opportunities.

The Talent Set are Tommy’s exclusive recruitment partner and will be conducting initial interviews on their behalf before final shortlisting stage.

Please submit a CV to be considered for this position, we are expecting a very high level of interest for this role and regrettably will only be able to respond to successful applicants.

Please note any third party CVs submitted to Tommy’s will be redirected to The Talent Set for review.

In this exciting new role at Temwa, you will be an integral part of our small but dynamic fundraising team. Your work will be focused on helping manage the day to day administration for the  team as well as delivering strong stewardship to our supporters. You will also take a lead role in managing our challenge event portfolio and will support our individual fundraisers and donors. You will report directly to and work along side the Fundraising Department Manager, as well as provide some support to the Corporate Fundriasing Manager.

Regional Corporate and Community Fundraiser

£27,000 pa – pro rata

Upto 24 hours a week

Leeds based - Covering the Yorkshire area. – Home based until further notice, due to COVID.

Do you want to help people live their best life? Do you want a rewarding career with real sense of satisfaction?

If you answered yes to the above... We want you to join our team!

The Role

We currently have an opportunity for a Regional Corporate and Community Fundraiser to join us to generate new business funders and sponsors as well as manage and develop our network of existing corporate relationships; focusing on corporate supporters within the geographical area of the Yorkshire area.

The aim is both to raise funds to cover the costs of running existing and establishing new services and other projects operated by United Response within the agreed area that are not covered by statutory funding; as well as ensuring the work and mission of the whole charity becomes better known within the local community and corporate organisations and their staff.

The successful Candidate

• At least two years’ experience of charity fundraising and experience of developing corporate fundraising partnerships for the charity sector is desirable
• Candidates should have experience of, and a commitment to, working in the not-for-profit/charity sector and be capable of working accurately and with strong attention to detail.
• Be a competent self-starter with experience of working to deadline, managing multiple priorities and scheduling work.
• Ability to manage and nurture business relationships
• Experience of working to defined deadline
• Experience of managing multiple priorities and scheduling work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Experience of carrying out research

Rewards and benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
• Pension contribution
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Who we are

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs across England and Wales. We employ approximately 3,600 staff at more than 300 locations and support over 2,000 people.

We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.

In our work we aim to be:

• Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, United

If you agree with our values and want to support us in our mission to ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the full, Apply Now!

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team at our airbase in Newquay, working within a supportive team culture, where everyone is Proud to be Cornwall Air Ambulance.

The postholder will be responsible for fundraising income as per an agreed annual target. Working with other members of the team to achieve sustainable income generation and build key relationships within our supporter groups:

• Individual supporters
• Committed supporters
• Company Giving
• Community Groups
• Event Participants

The role is a varied one and the postholder should be willing and able to multi-task, completing a wide range of duties, with conflicting deadlines, with a proven track record of not for profit fundraising.

Key responsibilities:

• Devise, develop and implement budgets and marketing plans for fundraising activities.
• Cultivate relationships with volunteers, individual supporters, partnerships and event organisers.
• Develop and implement an inspiring programme of supporter communications.
• Provide best practice advice and information on fundraising to new and existing supporters.
• Campaign analysis.
• Identify, research and recruit new corporate businesses and sponsorship opportunities.
• Provide talks and presentations to potential supporters.
• In collaboration with a project team, devise a challenge and events calendar – working together on implementation.
• Support local community with fundraising initiatives

By joining our incredible team, you can be part of the future to help and sustain the income of the charity, so “future lives depend on you”.

TO APPLY

For further details and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 December 2020

Interviews will be held week commencing 14 December 2020

The role

The Corporate Partnerships and Engagement team is a high-performing team with a clear sense of purpose: to develop long-term partnerships which both raise money and contribute to tangible advances in breast cancer research and support. The team has developed some of the highest profile and ground-breaking corporate/charity partnerships in the sector, including Asda (Tickled Pink), M&S, Dorothy Perkins, Ann Summers, GHD and many others. Fashion Targets Breast Cancer (FTBC) and Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) are just two key campaigns that contribute to our success.

This role sits across the Corporate Partnerships and Engagement team, supporting both the Account Management and Corporate Engagement teams in delivery of key team objectives.This is a varied role with responsibility for financial and general administrative support, key partnership projects and prospect research, as well overall team support for the Head of Account Management and Head of Corporate Engagement.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a passion for corporate fundraising and the ambition to drive forward a career within a not-for-profit organisation but specifically within this area of fundraising.

They will have excellent administrative and organisational skills from working in a busy and fast-paced environment as well as the confidence to independently use the phone and email to contact current and new supporters. Experience with managing financial processes and fundraising databases Raisers Edge and Enterprise would also be desirable.

Excellent communication skills are also essential with the ability to be professional, approachable and friendly in dealing with the public and colleagues, and the ability to motivate and inspire fundraisers.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role is based in London and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date: 09:00am on Tuesday 1st December 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 8th December 2020

Hope Health Action is a Christian NGO passionate about providing life-saving health and disability care to the world’s most vulnerable without any discrimination.We work tirelessly to provide health, disability and emergency relief in Haiti, Uganda and South Sudan; working to serve, equip and empower local partners so they can provide dignified and accessible care to the most vulnerable. 

HHA started in 2007 when we co-founded a hospital in Haiti that has since become one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti.This has included co-founding a maternity and neonatal unit which cares for thousands of mothers and babies every year.We are passionate that mothers and babies have access to safe births.We also co-founded one of Haiti’s leading spinal cord injury rehabilitation centres and are now one of Haiti’s leading disability rehabilitation providers.In recent years we’ve also launched in East Africa providing emergency relief to the South Sudan refugee crisis.We’ve provided life-saving aid through emergency food rations, the provision of Plumpy’Nut (a therapeutic food to treat severe and acute malnutrition), maternal health care and disability projects.This includes the development of an exciting new project, opening a major new disability centre in 2021 in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement.We have exciting plans to scale up our work in Haiti and East Africa in the coming years and are looking for an ambitious Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to join the team and help us reach these goals.

Fundraising and Partnerships Manager:

We are looking for a dynamic, creative and enthusiastic Fundraising and Partnerships Manager who can develop and manage our fundraising strategy in the coming years, paying particular attention to building our supporter base and developing new partnerships.We are looking for a self-motivated and ambitious individual with a genuine passion for international development. 

The Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have a unique and exciting opportunity to help HHA grow and make a real and tangible impact to our beneficiaries.This includes helping to raise important funds to support the development of our partner hospital in Haiti, one of the leading health facilities in northern Haiti; alongside a growing range of health, disability and emergency programmes in South Sudan and Uganda.As a small charity, the Fundraising and Partnership Manager will have direct links to our field operations, including the opportunity to regularly visit our overseas programmes and have on-going opportunities for cross-departmental learning.We are a small but passionate, friendly and close-knit team where staff are encouraged to execute creative and new ideas, working together to support each other’s efforts.

This role will cover a diverse range of our fundraising activities and require someone with the competence and experience to manage multiple aspects of our strategy.It would be desirable for someone to have previous experience working within a small organisation to understand the dynamics between providing strategic development and handling the day-to-day operations.Areas of responsibility will include;

STRATEGY & VISION:

HHA is looking for someone with the vision and energy to develop a clear 3 year fundraising & partnership development strategy that will build upon existing strengths of HHA and develop new, innovative ideas in a professional and effective manner.This will require someone with adaptability, creativity and strong relationship building skills, working with HHA’s Finance Manager, Country Directors, CEO and Board of Trustees to design, implement and effectively monitor a strategy.This will be done with the aim of fulfilling a number of key objectives that will help increase our fundraising income over the coming 3 years.This will include setting out clear annual plans and executing these against agreed financial targets set with the CEO. This will include:

• Engaging new supporters and increasing ‘sign ups’.HHA has a strong and faithful base of long-term supporters.However, in order for HHA to grow and fulfil our ambitious vision, inspiring and engaging new supporters will be a central objective for this role.
• Improving communications, with particular focus on digital fundraising.This will include helping to build a stronger online community through improved social media and donor/supporter communications via email, website etc.It would be desirable for someone to have relevant experience and understanding about the future of digital fundraising (for instance, integrating easier donation technologies). 
• Developing new partnerships, including a specific focus on establishing and cultivating new relationships with churches, community giving groups, and corporate partners.
• HHA US. HHA has just launched in America.This is an exciting time for HHA and a unique opportunity for the postholder to aid the development of our US based fundraising activities in synergy with our UK efforts. This will include exploring opportunities for joint digital fundraising, communications that can aid both countries and providing support for the US Director in developing US based fundraising plans.

Alongside developing a robust fundraising strategy for HHA, the Fundraising and Partnerships Director will also be responsible for the following tasks:

COMMUNICATIONS:

This role will include bringing new, creative ideas around our communications and marketing, taking the lead with our programme team in identifying strong stories, engaging news/content etc. and working alongside the CEO with designers/videographers on the production of various fundraising/marketing materials, including regular and strong donor communications.This will include our Life Support Newsletter, specific annual appeals/campaigns, digital communications, thank you letters and other relevant donor communications.

PARTNERSHIPS:

As highlighted above, we are looking for someone with the confidence to initiate new partnerships and the ability to forge new connections/relationships with possible supporter, volunteer or donor groups.As a Christian charity with a small but committed number of church partners, we believe building upon our current church partnership activities will prove fruitful.Applicants should subsequently be comfortable in this environment and it would be desirable for someone to have had previous church based fundraising experience or knowledge through active church involvement.Beyond churches, the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager should aid the CEO in the approach and partnership development with other key relationships.For instance, other community groups, major donors, corporate groups etc.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT:

As a small charity, HHA are dependent on the support and energy of volunteers, working remotely and from the HHA office (COVID19 dependent). The new Fundraising & Partnerships Manager should thrive in a face-to-face environment, with effective leadership qualities to build and empower a volunteer team who can help implement the proposed strategy and help oversee the diversity of activities. 

OTHER:

It will be the Fundraising and Partnership Manager’s responsibility to execute HHA’s broader fundraising efforts and ensure they are implemented to a high standard.This will include overseeing the completion of the following activities:

• Donor management, including ensuring donors are thanked in a timely manner and supporter communications are managed effectively, including our regular donors and through sites like Global Giving.
• Working with our Operations Coordinator to ensure donations are appropriately tracked in our donor database.The Operations Coordinator will provide valuable on-going support to this role, helping to manage the database, third party systems (CAF, Justgiving) and GiftAid.
• HHA already have an experienced Grants and Trusts Coordinator who manages this side of our fundraising.The Fundraising and Partnership’s Director will be available to offer support as needed, though we do not foresee this being a regular or timely need.
• Managing the successful implementation of any fundraising events that the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager designs within the strategy. HHA have previously adopted a range of events, including small community-led quiz nights, Church partner events, Challenge events, and occasional Charity Galas (generally on special occasions like charity anniversaries).
• Provide quarterly reports to HHA’s Board of Trustees, sharing progress against the agreed strategy with clear KPIs

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Corporate Fundraiser

London office or home-based within close proximity to London office

£24,479 - £29,213 (London office based)

£20,015 - £24,073 (home-based)

35 hours per week

Fixed term contract – 6 months

Please note that currently all staff are working from home.

Are you a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic Corporate Fundraiser who is looking for a new challenge? If so, why not join our team to help us make a difference to deaf children’s lives as our new Corporate Fundraiser?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Fundraiser to join us in this new role and be part of our passionate and dedicated team where you can make a real difference to the lives of others.

About the Role

Working together with our Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Programme Manager, you will be responsible for meeting agreed financial income and expenditure budgets.

You will be responsible for researching and securing new corporate supporters, while also managing existing partnerships, and you will maximise income by establishing, building and maintaining excellent relationships.

You will be responsible for producing and delivering high quality, creative, persuasive and accurate pitches and proposals, ensuring a tailored approach at all times, and developing and writing funding proposals, corporate applications and reports.

About You

You will be full of energy and ideas of how to generate income from the corporate and business community. You will have demonstrable experience working in either fundraising or sales, ideally having business development or account management experience.

You will be a pro-active individual with excellent written, verbal and networking skills and the ability to build strong relationships, both internal and external and at a range of levels. You will be a confident speaker, capable of delivering inspiring pitches and influencing potential and existing supporters. You will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload and multi-task.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated fundraising team.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 29 November 2020 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held online via Zoom on Monday, 7 December 2020.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

We have a new opportunity at the British Gymnastics Foundation for a Fundraising Officer to join the team working from home.. Joining us on a part time, temporary 12-month contract (covering maternity) you will receive a highly competitive salary and package of circa £28,000 per annum pro rata (£15,135) depending on experience plus excellent benefits.

The Fundraising Officer role:

The main purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the British Gymnastics Foundation (BGF) Fundraising Strategy, to raise awareness of the public benefit work of the Foundation and generate significant income. Fundraising event experience and bid writing experience is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities of our Fundraising Officer will include:

- Taking the BGF lead role for designated fundraising or profile-raising events (both virtual and non-virtual), providing hands-on co-ordination of all event requirements, working to specific financial and non-financial targets
- Identify sources of core grant and restricted grant funding from a range of grant giving organisations; writing applications which secure the funds necessary to support the organisation
- Proactively identifying and targeting potential supporters/supporter groups to grow the database e.g. Gymnastics Clubs, Community Groups, Rotary Groups etc.
- Working with colleagues in BGF, IT, Corporate Partnerships and Volunteering to determine the needs and uses of a Supporter Database
- Proactively identifying and targeting potential supporters/supporter groups to grow the database
- Working with colleagues in Marketing and Communications to design and deliver a Marketing and Communications Plan to include a range of data acquisition campaigns, engagement campaigns, event promotions and regular communications and up-dates
- Working with colleagues in IT and Marketing to maintain and update the BGF website and social media platforms
- Taking the BGF lead role for designated fundraising or profile-raising events, providing hands-on co-ordination of all event requirements
- Where appropriate, working with event colleagues from across the business, providing a platform for BGF promotion, supporter recruitment and engagement
- In conjunction with colleagues in BGF and Corporate Partnerships, developing and delivering targeted strategies and activities for donor development and corporate partnerships
- Providing Account Management support to corporate partnerships

Our ideal Fundraising Officer:

- Expert knowledge and understanding of effective fundraising models (corporate, group and individual), their structures and activities
- Experience of developing and delivering successful virtual and face to face fundraising challenge events is essential. Experience of marketing, creative writing, and event management is desirable
- Experience of securing funds from grant bid writing is essential
- Experience of database and budget management
- Excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with BGF management and Trustees and a range of colleagues from across BG
- Excellent planning, prioritising & organisational skills
- Have an understanding of the gymnastics infrastructure
- Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
- Have competent administration/IT skills
- Ability to work in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to work flexibly and work out of office hours and at weekends when necessary
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work.

Closing date for applications:  midnight on Sunday 6th December 2020
Interview date: 16th December 2020

If you would like to join our team as our Fundraising Officer, or find out more information, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!

British Gymnastics is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a discrimination-free working environment. We are committed to an action plan and policy in line with the Equality Act 2010, which ensures that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic.

We are currently looking for a new Fundraising & Grants Officer to join the Foundation to help us develop and grow our fundraising activities as well as support senior staff with overall grant management for our 7 projects. We’re looking for a team player who is proactive, has drive and ambition, is an excellent communicator and is also analytical and organised with good attention to detail. Above all though you will be excited about developing relationships with new funders. As a small innovative and dynamic team, you will also be exposed to other areas of work which will include events and communications. If this sounds like a challenge you would relish, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT THE GALILEE FOUNDATION

The Galilee Foundation is a London-based charity that was established in 2007 to support the Palestinian indigenous community in Palestine/Israel and recently the Occupied Territories. Our mission is to empower underprivileged Palestinian youth by giving them the tools and skills needed to become change-makers. We do this through our Scholarship Programme that provides educational, cultural, and capacity development. We also partner with grassroots civil society organisations that work in the fields of education and culture to increase their impact and sustainability, in order to empower Palestinian youth.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The postholder will work closely with senior staff to help diversify the Foundation’s income sources. You will have strong administration skills, be organised, proactive, confident, and have a proven track record of securing multiple five-figure grants. This will involve coordinating and providing administrative support for the Foundation’s fundraising activities – including fundraising with Trusts & Foundations, helping build Corporate funding, and through periodic fundraising events. You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior staff and programme teams in our Palestine/Israel offices as well as attend training.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

TRUSTS & FOUNDATIONS

• Assist with regular prospect researching.
• Support senior staff with preparing high-quality grant applications.
• Lead on smaller grant applications (£10-15k range).
• Maintain and manage all fundraising records.
• Establish reporting mechanisms in line with donors’ requirements.
• Draft institutional reports to a high quality, in a timely manner.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to obtain case studies, as well as record and monitor results against agreed outcomes.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS

• Support with planning and delivering campaigns and events. 
• Help achieve goals set in the most recent fundraising strategy.
• Manage and maintain records on the Foundation’s CRM system.
• Perform accurate and consistent data entry and admin support.
• Act as point of contact for individual supporters if/when needed.
• Support with analysis of donor journeys and ensure information is utilised to maximise donor engagement and support. 

CORPORATE FUNDRAISING

• Identify, cultivate and establish a portfolio of corporate partnerships that deliver significant, long term income and other benefits that support the Foundation.
• Support senior staff with preparing high-quality proposals.
• Help develop stakeholder relationships via social media.
• Attend networking events if/when needed.
• Support with planning and developing a rolling programme of corporate engagement, in line with fundraising priorities.

GENERAL FUNDRAISING

• Source potential materials for fundraising events and activities. 
• Provide periodic updates on fundraising results to senior staff.
• Give updates to large individual donors on impact of their support.
• Work with Communications Officer on press outreach in the build up to events and for fundraising materials such as brochures and newsletters

MONITORING & EVALUATION OF PROJECTS

• Perform accurate data entry on the Grant Management System.
• Support partners to develop log frames in project initiation phase.
• Review and manage proposals and budgets for new projects.
• Collect, monitor and evaluate project impact based on log frames.
• Ensure project milestones and plans are delivered in a timely manner.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION AND PROJECT REPORTING

• Maintain up to date records of grant-related information i.e. Foundation’s 7 projects
• Provide periodic updates to senior staff on progress of reports
• Develop workplans, timetables and deadlines to achieve deliverables.
• Work with senior staff to draft donor narrative and financial reports.
• Plan key milestones and deadlines for data collection from partners.
• Review all project information to be included in donor reports.
• Occasionally lead donor-facing meetings to provide project updates.
• Maintain donor communications and provide support if/when needed.

GENERAL SUPPORT

• Attend appropriate regional training and networking opportunities.
• Support senior staff with yearly audit work.
• Prepare documents and agendas for board meetings.
• Record and file organisational expenses accurately and reliably.
• Actively contribute to weekly and monthly team meetings.
• Represent the Foundation’s values to supporters and stakeholders.
• Carry out other reasonable duties as may be requested by senior staff.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a North and Midlands Fundraising Manager to join our team. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £35-40k per annum.

NB: This role can be based anywhere in the Midlands or North UK, but once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, there will be an expectation for the North and Midlands Fundraising Manager to attend regular meetings at our Head Office in Manchester. We also have offices in London and Birmingham. 

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As North and Midlands Fundraising Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in overseeing all community fundraising activity in the Midlands, North of England, Wales and Scotland, including line-management responsibilities for Fundraising Coordinator and Officer-level roles in those regions. This involves designing and delivering a community fundraising strategy in the North and Midlands, with a view to increasing the number of volunteers and supporters and ultimately maximising donations year-on-year. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager include:

- 35 days Annual Leave

- Matched pension contribution

- Employee discounts and memberships

- Prayer facilities

- Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the North and Midlands Fundraising Manager:

- Develop a regional community fundraising strategy, incorporating plans for the Midlands, North of England, Wales and Scotland

- Provide effective line management, coaching and support to a remote team of fundraisers across the North and Midlands, and monitoring their progress towards targets

- Manage a budget for the Midlands, North of England, Scotland and Wales, ensuring a 1:7 return on spend on all fundraising activityOversee the management of various engaging fundraising events such as dinners, concerts, speaker tours and conferences to capture and maintain the public eye throughout the year and raise income with a return on investment

- Work closely with the Volunteers Management team to manage and nurture a network of national volunteers in line with the volunteer recruitment strategy

- Prepare management reports for the Directors, CEO and Trustees identifying and validating key performance indicators

- Achieve a year-on-year increase in the number of volunteers, supporters, and donations received in the North and Midlands regions

What we’re looking for in our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager:

- Ideally degree-educated in a related field, or qualified by experience

- Experience managing 3+ UK fundraising regions (i.e. London, Midlands, North England, Scotland)

- Experience reaching a minimum £1 million income target

- Experience managing a budget of £200k+

- Experience of managing a high-performing team of 10 or more people

- Passionate and knowledge about the international development sector

- Computer literate and competent with Microsoft Office, Social Media and Donor Management systems

- Fluent English is essential and knowledge of additional languages such as Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi would be an advantage

This would be an ideal role for an experienced North and Midlands Fundraising Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our North and Midlands Fundraising Manager – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why:

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!”

Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

“The reasons I have remained working within the charity sector, and specifically with Human Appeal, is the feeling of contentment. I feel that I am contributing towards a greater cause – I am part of a bigger picture – and I get to meet like-minded people”

Jahed, Business Analyst

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK

- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!