Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you looking for the next step in your career in a leading mental health charity?

Mental Health UK brings together the heritage and experience of four charities who have been supporting people with their mental health for nearly 50 years. We deliver both national and local services that enable and empower people to understand and manage their mental health in a person-centred and empathetic way.

With our local service delivery and national expertise in supporting people whose lives are affected by mental health problems, we have been able to mark a significant footprint in the areas that deeply challenge our mental health and stability. We provide support and services for some of the biggest societal challenges that pose a threat to people’s mental health:

1) Money problems

2) Resilience in young people through life transitions

3) Navigating non-clinical support in primary care

4) Awareness and understanding of mental illnesses

5) Loneliness and isolation

At Mental Health UK we won’t stop until everyone has the tools they need to live their best possible life.

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our passionate and determined team which partners with organisations across the UK to help us deliver our mission. You will be part of a small team working on the Lloyds Banking Group corporate partnership on a fixed-term contract until the 31st December 2021. 

In this contract, you will join our Corporate Partnerships Team, who manage a multi-million-pound corporate partnership with Lloyds Banking Group which in its 5th year is striving to teach half a million young people the resilience skills they need as they go through life transitions from school to college to university. This is an exciting opportunity to create and deliver innovative campaigns, whilst helping to redefine fundraising, during unprecedented times.

What will I be doing?

• I will develop and deliver compelling fundraising and engagement plans, to inspire and maximise fundraising at Lloyds Banking Group
• I will develop and maintain stakeholder relationships
• I will co-deliver Innovation Labs, establishing a regular committee to review idea concepts, to then deliver at pace
• I support story telling of where colleague fundraising goes, through virtual and physical events (when possible)
• I define, design & deliver our signature fundraising challenge to deliver income
• I manage third party supplier(s) responsible for delivering our headline fundraising challenge and be responsible for event risk management
• I represent Mental Health UK at internal and external meetings, including presenting to a range of audiences
• I identify opportunities for growth, to maximise funds raised
• I support on all other key partnership objectives, where necessary
• I shall work with my colleagues across the Partnerships Team to ensure we share learnings and grow as a team

Do you have what we are looking for?

• I am an experienced fundraiser
• I can demonstrate my experience at developing CSR or fundraising initiatives within a large corporate environment
• I have developed and tested new fundraising products
• I have excellent organisational and planning skills, with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets and deadlines
• I am successful in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• I have experience in managing events
• I can work with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
• I can work independently, problem solve, manage my time and deadlines
• I can travel to meetings and events regularly across the UK when travel restrictions are lifted, and it is safe to do so
• Ideally, you’ll also have a fundraising or marketing related qualification, but this isn’t essential. The role may require other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as required.

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the chance to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:  

• Salary of £25,690.03 to £28,087.95  per year (incl. London weighting)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays
• Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flexible working  

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, LGBTQ+, people with a disability, or who are BAME are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status and therefore we ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

We reserve the right to change the closing date without notice depending on the number of responses received

Regional Corporate Partnerships form a key component of our Regional Development strategy, with ambitious plans to grow income from this audience in 2021.

This is an exciting new role which will be central to providing a step change in income growth from the corporate sector.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Substantial and proven track record of working successfully with corporates on long term partnerships – including acquiring  and maximising relationships
• Strong written skills for sales proposals, applications and donation asks to external parties
• Strong presentation skills for pitches to a range of audiences
• Able to work under own initiative from a home base, but also able to positively contribute to both regional fundraising teams and the central office.

Expectations in the role

• To work with Regional Development Managers to identify, research and develop new corporate partners for MDUK
• Proactively make approaches and pitches to key decision makers in businesses
• Draw up Charity of the Year agreements and plan fundraising activities to hit financial targets

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Please note interviews likely to be held on week commencing 5 April (although we may invite candidates in for interview earlier so early application is advisable).

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

Major Donor Fundraising Manager - summary

We are recruiting for this strategically important position and are inviting applicants with experience of major donor fundraising to apply.

We are recruiting for a permanent position, working 2-3 days per week with flexibility on days available. We would also consider applicants who wish to work on a contracted non-PAYE basis.

Salary range: pro rata £50k – £55k full time

Working remotely but within easy reach of London

Reporting to and working directly with the CEO
Supported by 2 volunteer researchers, and in-house Operations Manager
We run Salesforce and have a dedicated fundraising database, already populated with some prospects.

A Fundraising Development Board is being recruited to add further support to the MDF Fundraiser.

Applicants should send their CV and a covering letter by email.

Application deadline: Monday 29th March 2021, by 12noon

Jeans for Genes Campaign is recruiting a part-time, interim CEO capable of establishing procedures and processes for the new charity whilst taking the brand and campaign to a new level.

This is an exciting opportunity to take an already successful fund-raising campaign and to use your knowledge and experience to take it new heights. Working with our creative staff and supported by a small team, the aim is to build our new charity and team into a dynamic resource that will enable us to extend the brand into new areas to attract more donors and support more genetic disorder charities through our grant programme.

The ideal candidate will have experience of national fund-raising events, knowledge of financial management and possess leadership skills to manage a small team of committed and capable employees.

You will be assisted by a board of trustees including some with personal experience of rare genetic conditions and a trade-mark owner who will support the campaign financially.

The role is home based with any physical meetings likely to take place in central London but these are not expected to happen anytime soon and even then are likely to be exceptional. The position will suit someone looking for a temporary, employed or contract position and is expected to last until the end of December in the first instance.  A permanent part time CEO role is envisaged for 2022 once the new charity and team are established.

Working flexibly for one or two days a week (to be agreed) to oversee and manage the next annual event, salary/fees will be dependent on experience in the region of £50k-£60k FTE.

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Corporate Fundraising Assistant
Location: Milton Hospice, Cambridge / work from home
Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours per week
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: circa £19,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the Corporate Fundraiser in Cambridge. To assist with maintaining and developing relationships with existing corporate supporters and building a network of new supporters.

We are looking for a Fundraising Assistant with experience of:

• Meeting targets
• Being in a professional role; mixing with a variety of people in business and social situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Corporate charity experience (preferred)

This position will be based at our Milton hospice and will also include some home working.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th March
Interviews: Thursday 18th March

If you would like find out more about this position and to complete the online application process, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

EACH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all sections of the community. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

No agencies please.

Fundraiser

£28k - 35k + NI + 4% pension contributions (pro rata)

21 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced and passionate fundraiser to join our team in a new role for the organisation. As our Fundraiser you will be responsible for generating funds from grants and foundations, local authority contracts and community fundraising. You will work closely with our CEO to set our fundraising strategy and be responsible for its delivery.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will have at least four years of experience in fundraising and a strong understanding of the charity sector.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please find the job description, person specification and link to the application form on our website.

Deadline: 9am 15th March 2021

Interviews: Afternoon of 23rd March 2021

ABOUT ART AGAINST KNIVES

AAK are an award winning creative charity that collaborates with young people, their communities and the creative industry to create lasting social change. 

We co-design creative community spaces with young people that provide creative skills training, specialist support, establish trusted relationships, amplify their voices and put them in the lead of their own futures. Our work is underpinned by a trauma and psychologically informed approach to safeguarding young people. 

Over the past 10 years we’ve worked with over 1,500 talented young people, collaborated with leading industry partners from Apple to London College of Fashion, secured funding from among others, the Home Office and BBC Children in Need, and established partnerships with pioneering leaders in the sector like our friends at MAC UK. 

FUNDRAISER- TRUSTS & STATUTORY

We’re looking for an experienced Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. As a relatively small organisation we need a fundraising function that’s robust enough to realise our ambitious vision, yet flexible enough to respond to the ever changing landscape of needs, risk and opportunity.

We’re not big enough to build a department, so you will be an absolutely crucial part of the team. We co-design safe, creative spaces with young people; which requires a funding structure that puts young people in the lead.

You will source appropriate funding to bring their ideas to life, ensuring their voices are heard and not adapted to fit a form. You will have the skills and confidence to identify, assess, and clearly present their case for support to a wide range of audiences from small local trusts through to statutory commissioners.

You will be warmly welcomed by a small yet highly organised team who will work collaboratively with you to drive forward our fundraising strategy for 2021 and beyond.

The closing date for this role is noon Tuesday 23th March 2021.

We will be reviewing applications as and when we receive them, so encourage you to submit your applications early!! For more information please download our recruitment pack which can be found via our website.

ART AGAINST KNIVES values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer, working towards becoming a disability confident committed employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities. 

If you are experienced in seeking funding opportunities and writing compelling bids and have a track record with Trusts, Foundations or Corporates, and knowledge of the Education and/or environment sector, you could be just who we are looking for in order to help us invest more funding into helping children benefit from the experience of learning outdoors.

The key roles of the post will be to:

• Identify potential funders for projects, campaigns and core support for the charity.
• Work closely with the leadership and management team to shape and write funding proposals for new and existing projects, programmes and pilots & campaigns, ensuring that bids reflect the needs of the organisation and are appropriately costed to secure income targets. 
• Research possible funding opportunities and partnerships that would support the work and vision of LtL
• Together with members of the leadership and management team build relationships with charitable trusts, corporate, lottery and social investors. 

For more information and how to apply, please read the job description and person specification included in the information pack.   

If you wish to apply for the post please send the following: 

• Your CV
• A covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you match the requirements 
• Contact details (including email address and phone number) of two referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer 

The deadline for applications is 9 am on Monday 15th March 2021

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Friday 26th March, 2021 via Zoom

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to help us diversify our income stream and to ensure we are applying to rights trusts and grant bodies to further our work.

The ideal candidate for this role brings together experience in the non-profit sector with financial skills. An understanding of funding-dependent projects and donor relations are key to perform well as a fundraiser. In addition to that budget experience and financial planning are important skills for this role. Another aspect of this role is the monitoring and evaluation responsibility: we want this person to have some experience in qualitative and quantitative measurement and data visualization for the impact of Civil Society work. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who is already familiar with the donor landscape for the areas of work BLAM is involved in. An active interest in Black history, the Black global diaspora experience and politics as well as anti-racism is what drives us at BLAM.

The fundraiser will be acquiring new funding opportunities for BLAM’s running and future projects, communicating with potential and existing donors, writing funding applications and reporting on running and implemented projects to donors which includes monitoring, evaluation and impact measurement as well. We are looking for an experienced candidate who can diversify BLAM’s income sources and build financial sustainability for BLAM for the coming years in order to grow our work.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a dynamic charity focused on the issue of social exclusion of the elderly community within the UK. The charity is experiencing a period of positive change and at present formulating its strategy for growth and effectiveness of its services. An opportunity exists for an experienced Corporate Fundraising Officer to join the successful and expanding team. The Corporate Fundraising Officer will be involved in research, preparing for pitches: supporting the senior team, as well as managing corporate accounts.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess some corporate fundraising experience and have great relationship management skills. You will have an imaginative approach to fundraising with excellent communication skills. You will have honed your research skills and have a flair for articulating a particular cause in a passionate manner. We are also seeking candidates with great organisational skills who can build a pipeline and work with budgets and to targets. Please apply immediately or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and an initial conversation. Please note that we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged.

About Us

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We are looking for a Community & Youth Events Coordinator to join our Yorkshire & North East (YNE) team on a 6 month Fixed Term basis. 

The role of Community & Youth-Events Coordinator is to support the Trusts strategic programme delivery through community and youth engagement, and local events, including Leeds Waterfront Festival. The post holder will build effective relationships with local communities/partner organisations to develop and deliver a variety of projects/interventions/activities for a range of people including young people (13 & 25 yrs old). 

This work will be delivered through both digital and face to face engagement - developing sessions and holding key events around Leeds and YNE generally. 

Location

This role is formally based from our Leeds office, however our teams continue to work from home currently whilst social distancing restrictions remain in place. It is important that applicants are able to work from their home location and travel where necessary until we are able to safely return to our Leeds based offices/HUBs.

DBS

This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment. 

Responsibilities:

• To work with the Regional Team on the priorities for the region in-terms of community and youth engagement. 
• Support/deliver the region in delivery of local engagement events. 
• Identify and develop strong working relationships with a wide range of organisations in the designated areas.
• For Funded Projects complete and submit regular project monitoring and reporting in line with Lead Partner and Funder requirements.
• Display the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
• This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment. 

About you:

You will have the following work experience:

• Worked with the community and/or young people, including developing and delivering practical tasks and activities.
• Tangible experience successfully delivering projects/events in partnership with other relevant organisations, both in person and/or digitally. 
• Knowledge of how to source and coordinate social action/volunteer projects.
• Understanding of project management, delivery, reporting and evaluation. 
• Working knowledge of issues relating to working with young people or vulnerable people including safeguarding.
• Worked within the Third Sector/Voluntary organisations is desirable.

Skills:

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of internal and external contacts.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that will transfer well to event organising. 
• High levels of energy and commitment.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings / weekends as required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and alone when appropriate.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, managing a diverse workload.
• Ability to manage budgets. 

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.
This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case-by-case basis.

Application Timelines

Closing date:            23:59, 16 March 2021 

Interview date:         Week commencing 29 March 2021

Interview Location:  Due to social distancing requirements & government guidance our interviews are currently being conducted virtually using MS Teams.

What we Offer

In addition to your salary, you will receive access to a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salaries sacrifices benefits. We are also open to flexible working arrangements. Further details can be found online.

We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do.

Find out more about the work we do and opportunities we have on our website. 

Getting to know existing Nystagmus Network supporters is only the starting point. You will need to be passionate about what we do and keen to forge excellent relationships with a wide range of new supporters, donors, stakeholders, fundraisers and funding organisations.

Key Responsibilities

The Development Coordinator (Fundraising) will work across all income streams, primarily focusing on developing and securing new relationships whilst nurturing our current fundraisers, donors and members. Instigating and overseeing a range of initiatives and campaigns to seek new opportunities for engagement and income generation, this role will work closely with the Executive Information and Development Manager and Trustees to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that expands our sources of income, from Individual and Corporate Giving to Trusts and Foundations.

Responsible for

• promotion and implementation of fundraising campaigns
• sourcing and applying for grant funding
• project management of grant funded activity
• reporting to funders
• communications with fundraisers
• sourcing fundraising merchandise
• building relationships with members
• reporting to trustees                                                                                                                         

 Applications from candidates genuinely interested in the work of the charity only. Please include a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role. Incomplete or generic applications will not be considered. Thank you.

The Wales Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Wales National Manager to secure Sported’s future in Wales. The role will develop a broader, more diverse income portfolio and funding which fully supports our activity in the Nation.

The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running, generating a target income of £200k in year 1 and securing multi year relationships with funders across the spectrum of trusts, foundations, lottery and corporate partnerships.

Whilst the main focus of the role is to generate direct income for Sported (75% of time), the role will also focus on generating revenue for our network of groups (25% of time), securing funding for distribution via grants into the Wales Sported network, building capacity and capability to more readily access funding.

This role is funded through the THIRD SECTOR RESILIENCE FUND FOR WALES PHASE 2, administered by WCVA

The opportunity

Do you want to be part of a team which is helping to beat heartbreak forever?
 
Are you an experienced fundraiser now looking for a new challenge with one of the country's leading charities?

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious, confident and engaging Fundraising Manager to cover Bristol, Bath and Gloucestershire. This is a rare opportunity to cover a fundraising area which has great potential for growth, especially in the corporate sector.
 
In this role you'll:
• Recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential
• Identify, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups and high potential individuals
• Inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, corporate partnerships and fundraising groups, engaging them to help us beat heartbreak forever
• Enable our supporters to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals
• Work with BHF colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities

About you

The team combines experience from the private, public and third sector and we're looking for someone to join us with:
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people
• Strong networking skills and proven ability to build long-lasting relationships
• Proven ability to track and report on income
• Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events - with access to a car and able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Previous experience of working remotely and you will need to be a self-starter

We want to build great relationships with our supporters and to help them achieve their fundraising ambitions which will allow us to fund research in to heart and circulatory diseases.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional home-based team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, groups and corporates, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions.

About us

At the British Heart Foundation, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than sixty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won’t stop until we beat heartbreak forever.

Interview process

Interviews will be held over MS Teams

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.