About The Advocacy Project

We help the most marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns

• understand their rights

• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

 About the role

Over the last three years we have grown our advocacy and user involvement service across London, taking on more public sector contracts in new London boroughs and offering a wider and more diverse range of services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

We now offer services across low, medium and high secure forensic units including Broadmoor Hospital; we have London-wide NHS England services and are part of an exciting personal health budgets pilot project. We have built a solid reputation for delivering high quality services and have a strong track record of winning public sector bids.

Our new three year income plan builds on this success, with a focus on diversifying our funding streams. Our target includes growing our income from trusts and foundations by 17% over the next three years to £550,000. We are now looking for an exceptional and experienced trust and foundation fundraiser with a solid track record of winning new business from these funding sources.

You will work with our Head of Business Development to raise funds, generate income, making sure our fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise our profile and enhance our reputation in line with our values.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with our income plan, strategy and values.

• Research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding.

• Write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements,as specified.

• Identify gaps and niches in the market that are in line with our core strengths and competencies.

• Liaise closely with senior managers and staff to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals and build relationships.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of each application and make sure we embed a continuous improvement cycle into all fundraising activities.

• Evaluate, monitor and report back to donors in a timely fashion on projects which have been funded.

• Record details of applications made, funding pledged and forecast income.

• Input and update information on our CRM database.

General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.

• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

• Make sure corporate identity is adhered to, all legal requirements and fundraising regulations are met.

• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

• Uphold our mission, vision, and values.

• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

• Proven record of securing six-figure donations from trusts and foundations.

• Ability to combine seeing the big picture with an eye for detail.

• Solutions focused self-starter with an ability to thrive in a busy environment – focusing resources and prioritizing areas with the greatest impact.

• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

  Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification and affiliation.

• Evidence or commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged care groups, such as mental health, learning disability, dementia.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.

Upload your application via our website on.

Help Musicians is the independent charity for professional musicians, with the aim of making a meaningful difference to the lives of musicians across all genres. The charity offers an integrated programme combining Health and Welfare support and Creative development and has a mission to create a world where musicians thrive and to support and empower musicians through all stages of their lives.

Demand for the charity’s programme of work continues to grow at a rapid rate and our centenary year in 2021 provides us with an opportunity to engage more people than ever before in our work. Joining our team in London as Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Officer, you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced and passionate fundraising team at one of the most exciting times in our history.

Your focus will be to secure income from trusts, foundations and other grant giving bodies with 70% of your time dedicated to this. The rest of your time will be spent supporting the Corporate and Trusts Fundraising Manager in developing the Corporate Partnering Programme. You’ll be someone who enjoys prospecting and building relationships, with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will also have the ability to write compelling, persuasive proposals with the skills to inspire and engage potential supporters.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage an existing portfolio of trusts in order to maximize income
• Identify and research potential trusts foundations and corporates supporters which align with HM’s strategic priorities
• Prepare and submit high quality funding proposals in line with HM’s funding portfolio
• Produce update reports for trusts and other grant giving bodies providing details of the impact of donations

To be successful you will need:

• A proven track record of securing and increasing grant income, with experience of successfully working towards an agreed financial target
• Experience of researching large volumes of suitable prospects (trusts and corporate)
• Confident and clear verbal and written communications skills, able to write compelling and effective applications
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills, with robust stewardship skills

This is a varied role which provides an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.  

Corporate Fundraiser

Location: MSSC HQ, 202 Lambeth Road, Lambeth North, SE1 7JW

Contract: Permanent, Fulltime (35H) 

Salary: £36,000.00 Per annum + Benefits

Application: CV & Supporting Statement

Interview: 28th February 2020

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK.  The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

MSSC are seeking to appoint a Corporate Fundraiser at this exciting time in its development who will be reporting directly to the Director of Fundraising and Communications.

The Corporate Fundraiser will proactively identify and seek new relationships as well as develop existing relationships with our corporate partners. You will be committed and dynamic in your approach, working with external and internal stakeholders developing trusting relationships, helping to grow the charities portfolio. This role requires experience within Corporate Partnerships in fundraising.

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement. Without a supporting statement, we sadly will be unable to consider your application for this role.

Please click apply or alternatively, please print out and post your application to the HR department, The Marine Society and Sea Cadets, 202 Lambeth Road, London SE1 7JW.

Interview: 28th February 2020

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are looking for someone with a passion for community fundraising, and a commitment to young people to develop and deliver our community and corporate fundraising programme with a target of raising £50,000 within the first 12 months. You will focus on growing income from third party events, community groups, schools, individual giving fundraising streams and growing local corporate partnerships. You will be excellent at building relationships, have experience in digital fundraising, be creative in your approach and excited by the opportunity to manage a number of fundraising programmes at the same time.

Prospectus is excited to be working with a maritime charity to recruit a Corporate Fundraiser on a full time, permanent basis. The charity's vision is to be the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning.

In this role you will develop and steward corporate partnerships, with a focus on new business and some account management. You will achieve financial targets set in a yearly budget.

You will be able to write compelling and creative proposals to corporate partners as well as developing annual sponsorship packages with key financial targets. You will develop and implement the corporate partnerships strategy in line with the principles of the charity's fundraising strategy. You will be comfortable with presenting pitches to corporate prospects as well as making the ask.

You will be an excellent communicator with both internal and external stakeholders, focusing on the development of strong relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships. You will assist in the creation of marketing collateral in respect of attraction and retention of partners and sponsors using all existing marketing channels.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

TPP are currently recruiting for a Corporate Fundraiser for a youth charity which provides young people with adventurous opportunities in order to get a possible head start in life. The role is paying £36,000, permanent and based in Central London.

The role is split between new business (70%) and account management (30%) with a fundraising target of £200k per annum. From this, most of your time will be spent prospecting and pitching to new corporate partners. The rest of the time will be spent maximising current partnerships which include Suzuki, Carnival UK and more. With the new fundraising strategy in place this is a great opportunity to potentially build a team within 5 years.

In order to be successful in this role you will have knowledge and experience of corporate fundraising. You will have excellent communication skills, oral and written, to engage and enthuse prospects with the charity's cause and aims. Finally, you will have a good understanding of the fundraising landscape including the Code of Fundraising standard.

You will benefit from 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after two years' service, flexitime, WFH 1 day a week, generous Aviva pension contribution, season ticket loans, private medical insurance, mobile discounts (EE) and a brand new office (opening summer 2020) next to the current office where agile working will be encouraged.

How to Apply

Closing date - 21st Feb

If you are interested in this role or wish to register with TPP to hear about future posts, please call Patrick on 020 7198 6040 or send your CV to [email protected]

The role Face to face Fundraising Junior Team Leader

You will work as part of a team of Fundraisers to inspire and motivate members of the general public about Medecins Sans Frontieres’ work. To recruit Direct Debit donors, via face to face fundraising at events and other indoor locations and events around London, whilst ensuring the highest standards of fundraising are maintained. You will be approaching people, building a rapport and asking for monthly donations.

You be will trained in fundraising skills and you will also receive leadership training. Come and join one of the most successful fundraising teams in the country.

Added extra Not only will you be learning new skills but you will also be given the chance to work at some of the best UK music festivals in the Summer.

Plus, having Doctors without Borders on your CV along with the leadership training you will receive will look great.

Who are they looking for? MSF are on the lookout for bright, passionate, extremely confident people with to join their fundraising campaign. You will have work experience in sales, fundraising, customer service or events.

Will I be trained? Yes. MSF will conduct fundraising skills training as well as regular leadership trainings for this role. Department Fundraising

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Reports to Face to Face Team Coordinator

Location London

Salary Your salary equate to £10.75 an hour, rising to £10.97 on completion of targeted induction. Plus travel expenses of £10 per day from London zones.

About us: Our medical teams act fast to save people’s lives in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics. We go where we are needed most. We run a very successful fundraising team with regular socials and trainings and we also put on talks from MSF field workers.

How to apply for this great opportunity

Step 1 Click apply.

Step 2 Someone from our team will call you back ASAP and send you the job description.

Step 3 We can book you into an interview and coach you for the interview.

Step 4 Get hired the same day as your interview.

Interviews will take place on throughout January and February with immediate starts available.

Battersea are hiring!

They are on the look out for full time fundraisers and team leaders to join their in-house venue fundraising campaign in London.

The role: Talk to members of the public in shopping centres and events about the welfare of dogs and cats up and down the UK. You will inspire people to commit to a regular donation and change the fate of so many vulnerable animals in the process.

In return for your hard work you will receive a great starting salary, weekly pay, holiday pay, training and support from the start and a great team of people, just like you.

• £10.55 per hour, increasing to £11 per hour after one month.

• Weekly pay - every week on a Thursday

• Holiday Pay

• Great progression opportunities

• Be part of the UK's leading animal welfare charity.

• Full time hours, 37.5 hours per week, between Monday to Saturday.

• London based.

• Work as part of a small team of fundraisers each day.

We need passionate storytellers, who love animals and have a bubbly, bright and engaging personality with sales or customer service experience.

About Battersea: Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we've grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With 500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals. We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership.

Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat. If you'd love to join this brand new team, get in touch with Holly from Flow Caritas by applying for this role and she will call you back.

Interviews throughout January with a fast start date available.

We're delighted to be working with Book Aid International to recruit for a Corporate Relationships Manager to join its talented fundraising team at a time of expansion. This is an opportunity for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to join an amazing organisation that works in over 25 countries; sending over 1.2million books to over 130 organisations in 2019. Through their work last year alone, more than 20 million people were given access to reading, education, and literacy; helping to change lives across the world.

Working across a range of programmes including transforming shipping containers into libraries; supporting public and mobile libraries; empowering librarians and teachers; and supporting community libraries; the organisation has a huge impact and international reach. With a robust corporate offering in place, the charity wishes to grow and develop its existing corporate partnerships, as well as developing new relationships with potential partners.

Key responsibilities within this role will include:

• Grow and deliver Book Aid International's corporate fundraising programme
• Manage an excellent programme of stewardship which includes a portfolio of corporate donors
• Identify and engage new potential corporate partners, and respond to new opportunities for corporate income, including Charity of the Year and corporate funding sponsorships
• Work with senior internal stakeholders to organise meetings with potential new supporters that include, where appropriate, the Chief Executive, Head of Development, or Trustees
• Coordinate and write successful cases for support and proposals
• Manage and present accurate income forecasting and report on restricted and unrestricted fundraising income for corporate partners

The charity would love to see applications from individuals with the following experience:

• Previous experience of fundraising from corporate partners and developing relationships with new business prospects
• Demonstrable success in securing multi-year partnerships with strong examples of £5k+ asks
• Excellent copy-writing and proof reading skills with the ability to write creative proposals that demonstrate and articulate the charity's impact
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including strong negotiation skills
• Top-level organisational skills
• Confident and ability to present Book Aid International externally and at events
• Experience of preparing, monitoring and presenting budgets, and of working with charitable financial accounts
• Ability to manage your own workload, and also to work effectively both as part of a team and independently

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.

Southwark Pensioners’ Centre exists to support older people and to improve their overall health and wellbeing. We are a 32 year old, well respected local charity that punches above its weight delivering a wide range of projects and activities that make a significant difference to the lives of older people.

We are seeking to employ our first Fundraiser – trusts and foundations - initially on a six month contract which will be subject to review. The initial focus of the role is to generate core income.

Key asks of the person is that they are an experienced and  proactive fundraiser with a proven track record of raising funds from trusts and foundations in line with annual targets, of writing compelling cases for support and digital copy for fundraising websites and social media, and of developing and maintaining strong relationships with donors.

Closing date 21st Feb
Shortlisting Fri 28th Feb 12.30pm
Interviews and assessments – all day Thurs 5th Mar

Fundraiser               

£29000.00-£37,243..00pa Inclusive of London Weighting. Salary based on Business and Learning Support scale           

Full Time, Permanent

36 hours, 52 weeks per year 

Enfield

Capel Manor College is the only College in London that aims to deliver outstanding and inspirational land-based learning opportunities across the Greater London region. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the College “good” with good effectiveness of leadership and management. Aspiring to excellence, the College has an excellent reputation for quality, is financially strong and has continuous growth in student numbers.   Fundamental to the College’s forward-thinking strategy is support for the environment and food supply in Greater London and the southeast

We passionately support the environment, greenspace, wildlife, biodiversity, sustainability and climate change adaptation in the capital. We have around 3000 students and about 500 staff, and our curriculum is expanding, the number of students is increasing, and our estates are developing. We are unique in our purpose, our location and our approach to fundraising.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented person with fundraising experience to support our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions, help create a vibrant and active alumni associated and support our Patron.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and full access to Capel Gardens.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment.  We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Closing Date: 26 February 2020

Interview Date:6 March 2020

Closing date: 15th March 2020 at 11.30pm
Interview: 23rd or 24th March 2020

Are you an experienced account manager who can engage and win people over? Someone with the confidence to build and manage strong relationships at senior level with our corporate partners? If so, this is a great opportunity to join an award-winning team as Corporate Partnerships Executive and play a key role in driving our fundraising goals forward.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. 

Fundraising is at the heart of Shelter’s success. Indeed, between 16/17 and 19/20 our fundraising income has increased from £33 million to £45 million. Our Corporate Partnerships team is split into two areas. New Partnerships generates new business through a range of corporate fundraising mechanics, while the Partnership Management team, where this role is based, lead the development of long-term corporate partnerships. And, as the division as a whole continues to grow and develop, it's a truly exciting time to join us.

About the Role

This is an essential role within the team, where you will support the employee fundraising and engagement activities across our valued corporate partnerships with B&Q, HSBC and Nationwide. Along with having the opportunity to manage your own small portfolio of partners, the role will take ownership for the planning, delivery and financial success of designated activities within these three flagship accounts.  You will be responsible for monthly reporting on income for partners, evaluating activities, updating databases and supporting the team in their activities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records are kept. Working within the Employee Engagement and Fundraising strand of the Account Management team, you will also support on managing fundraising materials and stock across your partners and provide personal and tailored support for partner employees who are fundraising for Shelter.

About you
As well as being an accomplished account manager with experience in the corporate or fundraising sector, you’re also great at managing client relationships, quickly understanding their needs and responding appropriately. You’ll be equally comfortable working at ground level with employees and at a senior level with our corporate partners, representing Shelter at meetings and gaining buy in to maximise income.

You’ve got a results-driven, collaborative approach, top notch influencing and negotiating skills, and respect others’ opinions. You’ll also have commercial awareness, lots of creativity and innovation, good time management skills and a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce new methods, processes and ideas. Experience of using Microsoft Office applications and databases (we use Raisers Edge) is also essential.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them. In addition to this, we encourage an approach to involving people with personal insight of housing issues and homelessness in our recruitment processes.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Job title: Community Fundraiser – London Team

Region: North East London

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Office Based SE1 1AA, Permanent Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £29,921 per annum (£25,469 plus £4,452 London weighting)

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 based in our Head Office, with flexible and occasional home-based working.

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 and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary is essential.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Closing date for this role is: Wednesday 19th February 2020

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th February 2020

This is a great opportunity to develop your volunteer management skills to recruit and engage them in supporting a national campaign.

Work under a supportive manager to develop your skills within community fundraising and volunteer management.

Job specification:

• Recruit and manager volunteers and manage relationships within your area incuding individuals, local corporates and organisations
• Working with your manager to produce budgets for income and expenditure
• Project manage the local support of a national campaign Work with teams across the organisation to create resources, develop training and deliver PR on a local level
• Ensure the reward and recognision activities for supporters is delivered

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have some understanding of fundraising and/or volunteer management
• Be motivated by encouraging supporters to get involved with the charity
• Have strong relationship building skills and comfortable communicating with people at all levels
• Be self motivated and able to prioritise your workload Have excellent IT skills and ideally experience using social media
• Most importantly you will be driven and ambitious, motivated to be the best fundraiser you can and in return this charity will support and reward your development.

Flexible working is offered. Ideally you'll have a driving lisense and be happy to work some eventings and weekends when necessary (TOIL will be given in return)