Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
The Community Fundraising Manager role plays a significant part in helping to build a high-performing fundraising team. You will work closely with senior stakeholders within ARUK and be required to play a key role in the continued development and implementation of the strategy for the team. You will be required to show excellent leadership to the team, helping to drive the regional fundraising strategy in addition to taking a leading role in the development of appropriate products at a crucial time for the team.
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and level-headed person who has a passion for community fundraising.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
- Plan, implement and deliver the Community Fundraising strategy within Alzheimer’s Research UK.
- Manage annual income and expenditure budgets and targets for the team
- Monitor acquisition and engagement of supporters
- Work alongside the Regional Corporate Partnerships Managers to develop the pipeline of new business opportunities with the RFOs and ensure teams are working together effectively
- Manage some of the highest value community fundraisers, maximising income from these supporters and leading by example to inspire high standards in the team.
- Take the lead on the development and management of an income stream within community fundraising. Gather insights, implement strategy and motivate the team to deliver the budget
- Drive the success of the team through effective and inspiring leadership to ensure a highly motivated team which achieves targets
- Recruit passionate and motivated fundraisers when necessary and ensure they have a thorough induction and training plan
What we are looking for:
- Educated to A ‘Level or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of the community fundraising market
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- An ability to manage a busy and varied workload with excellent organisational skills
- Understanding of Fundraising and experience of regional fundraising
- Regulator Codes of Practice and legal frameworks around GDPR and fundraising ethics
- The ability to work with initiative, to take decisions and think creatively and laterally
- Experience of delivering community fundraising strategy
- Experience of managing teams with high-value relationship management experience
- Experience of developing strategy and managing budgets
- Contagious enthusiasm to inspire the team and supporters
- Full driving license with access to own vehicle
Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.
Salary: Circa £39,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is the 5th January 2020, with interviews to be held on the 14th January 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.
In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.
To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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WaterHarvest is a specialised charity focused on water harvesting in rural India. For over 30 years, we have been helping marginalised people through different community led solutions including providing water tanks for families, irrigation systems for farmers and land regeneration programmes. We are committed to a culture of openness, integrity and professionalism. We are looking for a fundraiser to join our team.
- Experienced fundraiser in Trusts and Foundations and/ or Major Donors with a proven track record. Minimum three years experience.
- Can be home based or office based. Our office is in Winchester.
- Passion for international development and / or water.
- We are a small charity with limited resources so you need to be a self starter and a quick learner.
- Excellent level of written and spoke English and communication skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Community Fundraiser
Region: North Wales
Directorate: Fundraising
Contract: Home Based, Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,469 per annum
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so then we would like you hear from you ….
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.
The position is home based, and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the North Wales area.
Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.
Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.
A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking 'Apply Online'
Closing date for this role is: 17th December 2019
Interviews will take place in Wrexham, LL13 8BB.
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We are seeking a confident and experienced Regional Fundraiser to work alongside the wonderful team at our re-homing centre in the North Yorkshire region, to support them to fundraise locally, raise our local profile and recruit and support fundraising volunteers.
Reporting to Central Office, you will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills who is adept at building strong relationships. You will also work well in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated volunteers to raise the profile of Jerry Green Dog Rescue and to maximise income generated in the centre region.
The role will be office based with travel required to visit potential supporters and community groups, and travel to other Jerry Green Dog Rescue centres will be required.
Knowledge of the animal welfare and re-homing sector would be an advantage, it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car with the flexibility to travel and to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.
This role is initially funded for a period of 12 months and is subject to financial targets.
Closing date for applications is Monday 16th December at 12 noon.
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is a registered Charity operating across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire & Yorkshire.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed, struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.
Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that can turn lives upside down. It gets worse over time and there’s no cure. Yet.
We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day. Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services.
We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us.
About the role
We are looking for a Regional Fundraiser to work across East Midlands on a fixed term contract for 12 months, covering a period of maternity leave. To be working at Parkinson’s UK at this time could well be a career high and a life event for all of us. We’re moving fast now to deliver better treatments and maybe a cure for Parkinson’s within years, not decades, and you would be part of the team dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses and event participants across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to create the funding to make this possible. What could be a better career reward than that?
What you'll do
- Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets
- Support, network , motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK
- Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of local fundraising events
- Develop streams of local fundraising in allocated area, including community support, local corporate activity and some major donor work
What you'll bring
- Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles in at least two of the following disciplines: events, community, corporate, major donor.
- Experience of networking/people skills and volunteer management
- Experience of setting and managing budgets to achieve agreed target and working effectively to plan and organise work to meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and listening skills and the ability to work in a modern workplace
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Closing date: 15 December
Interviews will be held on 9-10th January 2020 in Loughborough
Please note, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.
The position will be based from your home and you must live within or close to the area covered
Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working.For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.
To meet ever growing demand for our services, myaware seeks to recruit a part time fundraiser to develop, organise and support income generation across South West England and South Wales.
The successful candidate will build on current income streams and proactively seek out new opportunities for fundraising through applying to local charitable trusts and grant making organisations, partnering local organisations, helping local supporters with their own fundraising activities and delivering community fundraising activities. There will also be the requirement to manage records and relationships through the CRM system in line with GDPR, therefore legislation necessitates a well organised and efficient individual with IT skills. This role is 2.5 days per week (18.75 hours).
To meet the needs of our supporters’ fundraising activities, events are often held during weekends and evenings and therefore flexible working hours are a necessity. The Regional Fundraiser will be home based within South West England and will work closely with support colleagues to identify, recruit and train fundraising volunteers. Own transport is essential for this role as travel throughout the South West of England will be required.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, including details of current salary by clicking 'Apply Online'.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London, with focus on the East, including postcodes E, SE, IG, RM, BR, and CR. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across East London.
Main tasks include:
- Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
- Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
- Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
- Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
- Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
- Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
- Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
- Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.
We are looking for:
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
- Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
- Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
- Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
- Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
- Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
- Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
- Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
- Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
- Experience in working to ambitious targets.
- Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.
Location: Home based in London or Greater London.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is the 5th January 2020, with interviews likely to be held on either the 14th and/or 16th January 2020 at our Cambridge office.
Telephone interviews will be conducted prior to the interview dates and will be done so via Skype on the 8th January 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend interviews on a certain date.
In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.
To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) is a Christian charity that is passionate about enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible. BRF resources the spiritual journey of individuals and the mission and ministry of local churches. BRF also provides a professional education service equipping primary schools to explore Christianity creatively and confidently.
We are looking for a creative fundraiser, who is now looking to diversify their fundraising experience and wants to take a step into leadership, to work alongside our department head. This role provides both hands on experience but also an opportunity to help shape the future of BRF’s fundraising.
Please read the applicant pack for more information.
To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the skills and experience required.
N.B. There is an occupational requirement that the role be held by a Christian, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Closing date: 5:00pm on Friday 3 January 2020
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Community Fundraising Manager
Region: Wales
Directorate: Fundraising
Contract: Home-based, Permanent, Full Time- 35 hours per week
Salary: £39,853 per annum
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
• A desire to provide a great customer service and support
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so then we would like to hear from you ….
The Role
The Royal British Legion is part of the fabric of the nation and supports the Armed Forces Community in every community, whilst also ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten.
We are looking for a fundraising and relationship management expert who can lead and inspire their team of Community Fundraisers in Wales.
You will have experience of managing fundraising teams achieving and exceeding income targets, managing a mixed portfolio of income generating activity, including community fundraising, cash collections, regional corporates, schools and organisations, and of developing relationships with key regional supporters and partners.
Working collaboratively with colleagues regionally and nationally you will be a self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions about what you and your team should be focused on, and help deliver the Community Fundraising and Poppy Appeal strategy.
Highly motivated with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you will be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key partners, audiences, and individuals.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking 'Apply Online'
Closing date for this role is Sunday 15th December 2019
Please note that Interviews will be held on the 6th or 7th January 2020 at the Cardiff Area office / Pop in Centre, 18–19 High Street, CF10 1PT.
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The Myton Hospices have been operating since 1982 in Warwick and have cared for thousands of terminally ill people and their families and friends during this time. We are here for families and loved ones too, ensuring there is always support and advice available as well as a cup of tea and a hug when it’s needed.
Myton has ambitious plans for the future and our estate needs to be able to support them. All of our organisational priorities rely on having buildings that can meet the needs of patients, their families and visitors and those of our staff and volunteers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Capital Appeal Manager to establish and run a successful Capital Appeal Fundraising programme for the improvements to the Warwick Myton Hospice building, which will raise £2 million in 2 years.
You will have excellent project management skills along with a proven record of engaging with major donors and high net worth individuals and organisations.
Salary: £40,485.82 - £42,867.54 (Office) and £36,802.62 - £38,967.06 (Home) per annum
Location: Office - London or Home based
Contract type: 18 months fixed-term contract
Hours: 35 per week
About the role
Our new fundraising strategy identified the development of fundraising groups as a vital element of our future growth. To help us deliver and shape this we are recruiting a Fundraising Groups Manager. Ultimately your experience will help us develop one of the best supporter volunteering experiences within the sector for people wishing to dedicate the most valuable of resources, time, to raise funds for the charity. Your understanding of that means you will relish the opportunity, the strategic scope of this role and the chance to help us define our offer.
How to apply
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.
Closing date: 6 January 2020
First interview: Week commencing 13 January 2020
Second interview: Week commencing 20 January 2020
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A great opportunity to develop your regional fundraising experience for this leading disability charity.
Lead the strategic direction and relationship management of individual supporters, regional corporates and event participation for the area.
Job specification
- Achieve fundraising targets for the area
- Recruit new supporters and continue to motivate and develop existing ones
- Identify new fundraising opportunities including local corporates, clubs and groups
- Deliver presentations on behalf of the charity and be the key advocate for their work across the Midlands, Wales and NE Anglia
Person specification
- Some experience in fundraising (community/events/corporate)
- Strong volunteer manager with an understanding of their motivations
- Confident networker with great written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to budget and reforcast
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
This is a home based, 9 month contract role. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence
To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.
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