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!

Great opportunity to join a growing international charity, to proactively develop and deliver corporate partnerships. This will include stewarding existing partners and proactively developing new corporate relationships.

The Charity

An incredible international social welfare charity based in Salisbury.

The Role
With support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications, develop and implement a strategy for corporate partnerships.
Research and recruit new corporate prospects 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.
Prepare and oversee the annual income and expenditure budget for corporate activities.
Be visible in the corporate and CSR network, at business events and/or training and networking opportunities.

The Candidate
Previous experience within a fundraising environment.
Previous corporate fundraising or CSR experience is desirable.
Previous international development or humanitarian experience is desirable.
Excellent presentation skills.
Target driven.
Strong client-facing presentation skills.
Creative ability with the skills to bring a project to life and come up with innovative partnership ideas.
Strong team player able to work collaboratively with other fundraisers towards a shared goal.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This client is arranging interviews on application, so please apply ASAP to not miss out.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

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.

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives. We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small but fast-growing charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

THE JOB

INITIAL 12 MONTH CONTRACT WITH EXPECTATION OF RENEWAL

We are a small charity that punches above its weight. We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds.

The main purpose of this role will be to build and develop local volunteer groups in your region with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising. Your role will be to support, develop and enthuse volunteers and fundraising groups to increase our supporter base and ensure fundraising activity is as effective as possible to achieve maximum income in your region.

We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions

You will need to have:

• Experience in a similar role with a national charity where you have a proven track record of raising funds
• Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
• Familiarity with social media  and CRM systems
• Experience of giving presentations with confident presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral  
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks 

You will need to be inspiring, with a creative streak that helps you to bring ideas and motivate people, have a positive attitude and  the ability to use your initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision 

If you are nterested and passionate about the work of the charity, and are prepared to work longer days, evenings and weekends to achieve our goal, please get in touch.

A full job description is available on our website.  Please submit your CV with covering letter explaining why you have applied for the role

We reserve the right to close the deadline earlier due to large volume of applications received

CLOSING DATE 5 DECEMBER 2020

Opportunity to implement a new funding stream in a successful corporate fundraising team.

This is an exciting new role in a homelessness charity’s account management team, which will focus on their biggest growing area: employee engagement and fundraising for established partnerships.

While retail and other industries can’t grow partnerships, this charity is looking at employee engagement in other partnerships that are able to grow. This will be an innovative strand of the team; they are hoping new products and events will be added to the calendar and rolled out across the team.

The postholder will manage the new employee fundraising strand of an existing finance partner (at least £100k), a £50k hotel partner and 2-3 smaller partners. As well as these, they will champion employee engagement and create products which can be activated in other partnerships across the portfolio.

We are looking for a self-starter, who has great relationship management experience and lots of ideas around fundraising. We would consider people from a corporate, sales or community fundraising background.

This role may close early if suitable candidates apply, so please get in touch asap if you are interested in discussing.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Emily Birch 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.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is a national marine conservation and campaigning charity that inspires, unites and empowers communities to take action to protect oceans, beaches, waves and wildlife. Our mission is simple: to Create Ocean Activists everywhere.

We’re dedicated to protecting the ocean and we won’t stop until it’s completely clean, safe and protected for everyone, forever.

Our projects target coastal environment issues including marine plastic pollution, water quality, climate change and coastal development.

From our headquarters in St Agnes, Cornwall, we protect beaches, monitor water quality, organise beach cleans, run educational talks, lobby government and industry, report pollution and campaign for the conservation and protection of our ocean.

Together we are the voice of the ocean, together we are #generationsea

The latest annual report and accounts can be accessed through the Charity Commission.

Our Vision is Simple…

Thriving ocean, thriving people.

This simple phrase captures everything that matters to us, not just in SAS, but humankind. It’s a mantra, a motto, a rallying cry to drive us on, with a huge collective goal to help tilt our delicate planet back on its axis. This sounds huge, but when you love what you do, and work as one, that future draws ever nearer.

Community and Values

The ever-growing SAS community believes in staying connected with the ocean. To strengthen this bond, we live by four core values, which matter deep down to us all: Open, Dynamic, Authentic and Creative.

About the Role

We are committed to saving our ocean but we have our work cut out for us. Every day, 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our ocean. Nowhere is safe and plastic pollution can now be found on every beach in the world.

We have a very successful Corporate Fundraising program, supporting our high impact projects across education, volunteering, community engagement and campaigns. This role is essential in supporting the organisation to continue delivering these award-winning projects. You’ll play a key role in our skilled and growing fundraising team.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, you will deliver our corporate fundraising strategy to drive income growth. A key part of the role will be to consolidate and strengthen a range of existing initiatives including our business membership scheme, project sponsors and other corporate donors.

Key Responsibilities

We work with our corporate partners in a variety of ways (see below for more detail) and these general responsibilities are applicable across all

• Manage income and expenditure budgets, ensuring targets are achieved
• Monitor and ensure KPI’s are met across the corporate income streams 
• Be the first point of contact for corporate / business enquires and signpost enquiries to the best way to support our work

Lead on the management and delivery of our business membership scheme (250 Club)

• Development of the 250 Club into a broader business membership scheme
• Management and administration of our existing 250 club members  
• Prospecting new businesses and inspiring them to join the business membership
• Build relationships with and create communications to inspire business members to support our campaigns

Manage sponsorship partnerships

• Manage relationships and administration of our existing sponsors
• Develop and maintain an excellent understanding of our campaigns and projects to identify sponsorship opportunities
• Write high quality proposals to potential corporate sponsors
• Develop and refine project sponsorship decks

Manage and deliver various initiatives for small-medium businesses to support SAS including; Work for Good / 1 % For The Planet / Charity of the year partnerships

• Manage existing partnerships across a variety of corporate giving platforms
• Ensure all giving platforms are up-to-date with relevant key information
• Stay up-to-date with new opportunities for corporates to support our work

Prospect research

• Carry out prospect research for potential new business members, project sponsors and corporate donors

Corporate due diligence

• Ensure all corporate partners are assessed against our Corporate Due Diligence process

Oversee and deliver a high-quality supporter experience

• Deliver an annual networking / celebration event for our corporate supporters 
• Create high quality and inspiring communications with SAS’s corporate supporters
• Provide timely reports y to corporate supporters in line with reporting requirements
• Managing corporate supporter visits to SAS head office and projects

Strategy development

• Support the Director of Fundraising to refine and implement the corporate fundraising strategy

Other responsibilities include

• Contribute to the formation of annual plans and budgets
• Reporting regularly on actual versus planned performance
• Providing data to budget holders for monthly forecast figures
• Understanding and supporting the vision, mission and aims of Surfers Against Sewage and speak knowledgably about the latest campaigns
• To be aware of, and act on, relevant governance responsibilities and requirements as an employee of SAS and adhere to these wherever you are working
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at SAS
• Work with the broader SAS team and to perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, equal and diverse workplace.

About You

You’ll be great at developing relationships and comfortable talking to people in person, on the phone and on digital platforms. We’re looking for a real all-rounder, someone who is confident to get stuck in to a variety of tasks.

The role covers lots of different elements - administration, marketing, relationship building and management. Being able to multi-task and prioritise is really important. You’ll love to plan, and have the drive to deliver against our plans. We’re a small team so you’ll need to be a creative problem solver, always looking for solutions.

You’ll have a passion for marine conservation, and will be able to translate this into a compelling case for support through written and verbal communications.

Above all, you’ll be responsible for making sure our corporate partners feel valued and connected to our work.

Knowledge and Experience

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of successfully writing proposals for corporate support
• Experience of acting as an organisational ambassador in a range of outward facing contexts
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to prioritise and focus on identified priorities
• Strong relationship management skills
• Experience of fundraising CRMs and their functionality
• Ability to work independently
• Awareness of new Fundraising Regulatory framework

Attributes and Behaviours

• Passionate and committed to improving the marine environment
• Strong attention to detail
• A completer / finisher
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Highly competent team worker
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation
• Willingness to work occasional evening and weekends

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: Sunday 6th December

Interview Date: Interviews expected to be held week commencing Monday 16th December.

Surfers Against Sewage values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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

Our charity is on an incredible journey and this is a hugely exciting time to join our team.

2020 has seen the UK come together in an outpouring of love and support for the NHS. As the NHS’ national charity and membership organisation for the NHS’ official charities throughout the UK, NHS Charities Together is the central charity receiving additional funding and support for our National Health Service where and when it needs it most. Thanks to phenomenal public support, our national Covid-19 Appeal has raised more than £130 million to help NHS staff, volunteers and patients through the immediate and long-term effects of coronavirus. 

The recruitment of this post is part of an ambitious plans and commitment to develop and execute a proactive and sustainable Fundraising strategy, building on the success of our Covid-19 Appeal. We are very proud of what we achieve.

We are a small but growing staff team and as a Fundraising Executive you will play a key role as we work hard to make a difference to the lives of NHS patients, staff and volunteers. If you are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our nation, and believe that through supporting NHS charities we can significantly increase the vital support given to our hospitals, community, mental health and ambulance services, we would love to hear from you. 

The Fundraising Officer will play an important part in developing our frontline services and improving the diversification of our income.

Breakthrough UK is an organisation of disabled people, working to promote the rights, responsibilities and respect of disabled people in society. We seek to influence public policy at National, Regional and local level and we work with other organisations to remove barriers to employment and participation in society by disabled people. We provide a range of front line services to disabled people to enable them to live independently and exercise choice and control in their lives. Our policies and working practices are based on the Social Model of Disability.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website or requested by email or by telephone. Information is available in different formats on request.

Applications must be made on our standard Application Form, responding to the person specification. We do not accept CVs as part of our recruitment process.

Breakthrough UK is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates. As a disabled people’s organisation 66% of our Board Members are disabled people and over 50% of our current staff are disabled people.

Interview Date: Friday 8th or 15th January 2021

Fundraising Officer – Trusts, Tenders & Major Givers

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. To implement Breakthrough UK’s Strategic Plan and  Fundraising Strategy

• Identify and assess potential sources of funds for the organisation that meet Breakthroughs strategic & business priorities
• To maintain a compelling case for support for use with current and potential donors and supporters.
• Advise the Chief Executive on the best method of approach, including an assessment of likeliness and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare an annual fundraising budget and plan for the organisation in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Board of Directors.
• To produce monthly reports against the annual plan and ensure accurate forecasts of likely fundraising income and expenditure.
• To liaise with Breakthrough’s Marketing and Communications Assistant to deliver a regular fundraising messaging.
• Work with the Chief Executive to refresh Breakthrough’s Fundraising Strategy

2. To raise funds from Trusts and Foundations and other major givers

• To research local, regional and national charitable trusts & foundations and major givers in order to identify suitable funding prospects.
• To work with Breakthrough colleagues to identify suitable projects which require funding.
• To research, write and submit high quality and targeted funding applications and tender responses within deadlines.
• To target individual and corporate donors wherever possible securing unrestricted funds for the organisation’s core operations.
• To be the key contact for fundraising or other events organised by external organisations in support of Breakthrough UK.
• To ensure high-quality stewardship, ensuring timely acknowledgments and reports are produced to meet donors’ requirements.
• Ensure that income from legacies is built into the wider fundraising strategy, to enhance the likelihood of long-term income being received by Breakthrough UK.
• To organise the annual Breakthrough raffle and other occasional events.

3. To respond to tender opportunities

• To work with the Business Manager and other managers to respond to tender opportunities.
• To contribute to the submission of high quality tender responses within deadlines.
• To work with other colleagues from other organisations as partners/ consortiums

4. To build and retain successful relationships to support the sustainability of funding

• Develop a core stewardship plan for the organisation, ensuring donors and supporters receive up to date and targeted information on Breakthrough UK’s work.
• Develop fundraising campaigns using BUKs website as a key platform to support organsational activity whilst ensuring BUKs values are maintained.
• Gather information from across the organisation’s work to include in donor communications, ensuring full cooperation of colleagues and stakeholders.
• Implement a stewardship calendar ensuring supporters receive an effective programme of communications, combining financial, programme and other information in conjunction with the Chief Executive and other stakeholders.

General work requirements

1. To work within Breakthrough UK’s values, ethos and vision.

2. To work in accordance with all Breakthrough UK’s policies and procedures.

3. To identify and attend training as required.

4. To work in accordance with all relevant legislation.

5. To participate pro-actively in regular supervision and annual performance appraisal.

6. To undertake any other duties as required, appropriate to the post.

7. To proactively work to continually improve personal competencies and professional practice including Breakthrough’s Core Competencies (see Person Specification below)

Person Specification-  Fundraiser Officer  Trusts, Tenders and Major Givers

1 General Skills and Knowledge:

1.1 Personal values: All applicants must display a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity and an understanding of the barriers that prevent full participation in society by marginalised or excluded groups and how these barriers can be removed. Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.2 Excellent written and verbal communication skills (where necessary this can be through sign language interpreters or with communication equipment). Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.3 The ability to work methodically, maintain standard procedures, and design and implement processes and procedures when needed.Means of Assessment Application form Interview

1.4 The ability to solve problems with minimum supervision and take ownership and responsibility when required for specified areas of work.Means of Assessment Applicationform Interview

1.5 The ability to work flexibly to meet business needs. Means of Assessment Interview

1.6 The ability to work to tight deadlines and be able to achieve individual, team and organisational targets, whilst maintaining a high quality of service to clients. Means of Assessment Interview

1.7 To provide support to work colleagues to assist with problem solving. Means of Assessment Interview

2 Fundraising skills, knowledge & experience 

2.1 Experience of successfully raising funds from trusts and foundations.Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.2 A good knowledge and understanding of the voluntary, community and enterprise sector and funding opportunities available. Application form InterviewMeans of Assessment

2.3 Excellent writing and proof reading skills Means of Assessment Application form Assessment

2.4 Experience of researching donors, writing targeted applications and carrying out donor stewardship Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.5 Experience of  developing  or working with partnerships  for bids or tender purposes Means of Assessment Application form

2.6  Experience of developing fundraising campaigns Means of Assessment Application form Interview

2.5 Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage own workload to a high standard Means of Assessment Interview

2.6 Confident with finances – with the ability to produce and understand ‘project’ budgets Means of Assessment Application form Assessment

2.7 A self-starter who can manage their own workload and motivate and influence others Means of Assessment Application form Interview

3 Core Competencies:

3.1 Understanding of The Social Model of Disability and independent living, and how to promote and apply both. Means of Assessment Interview

3.2 Ability to manage own professional development and keep up to date on: disability issues, the environment in which Breakthrough UK operates and other areas of equality and diversity. Means of Assessment Interview

3.3 Ability to critically appraise own and organisational performance.Means of Assessment Interview

3.4 Ability to promote the organisation to, and engage with, a wide audience of internal and external stakeholders.Means of Assessment Interview

3.5 Ability to create successful and long lasting partnerships to increase income  
3.6 An appreciation of value for money.Means of Assessment Interview

3.7 Vision to identify new markets and business opportunities and make them happen. Means of Assessment Interview

3.8 Leadership and motivational skills, including self- motivation. Means of Assessment Interview

3.9 Ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. Means of Assessment Interview

Prepared – November 2020

Fundraising Officer
Location: Bosham, West Sussex
FT Scale: £21,900 - £22,667 per annum
Hours: Flexible work pattern options considered (Full Time or Part Time)
Contract: 9-12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

A new opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to join our team on a fixed term basis, has arisen for the role of Major Gifts & Partnership Officer. Reporting to the Major Gifts and Partnership Manager the successful candidate will support raising money from charitable trusts, corporate partnerships and high net worth individuals. 

Researching potential funders the role holder will be highly motivated to identify new opportunities as well as developing existing relationships. In addition, you will possess excellent communication skills and be required to write compelling fundraising propositions to charitable trusts as part of the fundraising strategy.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in this field of fundraising with practical experience of trust and foundations, corporate fundraising and major donors. Experience of broader fundraising principles is desirable.

As part of our committed team environment, the working atmosphere is friendly, inspiring and supportive.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a full-time holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays, or continuation of NHS entitlement. A contributory pension scheme, life assurance, plus a contributory cash reimbursement plan for you and family members.  Please see website for further details of our rewards.

Closing date – 6 December 2020
Interview process – First stage virtual introduction meeting,
Second stage competency-based interview

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can see the full job description and download the application form.

No agencies please.

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.

Ability to work flexibly this can be a combination of working from home and at one of our sites (we are more interested in the right person than where you are based)

Are you motivated by challenging targets, shaping a strategy and leading change whilst still getting hands-on? Do you have a passion for raising money?  Are you interested in exploring our place in the world through our past? Excellent, then we’re the place where you want to work next.

Our mission is to tell the epic story of the Royal Navy and we do this through planes, ships, submarines, people, collections, exhibitions, galleries and new museums. Our vision is to be the most inspiring naval museum in the world. To deliver on both of these we need talented people who understand how culture, heritage and tourist attractions can play a role in regeneration and renewal, both economic and societal.

Key Opportunities

• We are currently looking to fill two new roles Corporate and New Business Partnership Lead and Data, Insight and Supporter Engagement Lead. We have recently restructured and need to change our fundraising approach to match our ambition.

• Corporate and New Business Partnership Lead: our museums play a key role in seafaring and naval heritage, that goes without saying, however they also play a hugely important role in their local and regional economies. You will be able to align our brand and what we offer to both of these strands and deliver income in partnership with business.

Knowledge/Experience

• Extensive experience of driving corporate engagement activity, including stewardship and relationship management, to deliver significant income.

• Applied knowledge and understanding of delivering multi-million-pound income targets from corporate supporters, commercial partners and new business opportunities.

• Aligning and shaping an organisation’s work with the economic agendas of central and local government in order to access funding.

• A track record of securing funding from Local Economic Partnerships or Regional Development Agencies.

• Experience of proposition development, licensing and pricing.

• Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and/or its product and services with the ability to spot, develop and exploit potential across a range of income streams opportunities.

• A deep understanding and strong track record of personally leading change.

• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights presented in an accessible format. 

During the coronavirus pandemic, amid a surge in demand for support from people who have been rocked by the financial impact on their livelihood, Turn2us has responded with compassion and agility. Thanks to our supporters, we’ve been able to offer over £3m in direct grants to households struggling to afford basic essentials. We’ve increased resource to our telephone helpline for people with additional needs and we’ve ensured our digital resources, including our welfare Benefits Calculator and Grant Search tools, used by millions since March, reflect the latest support available to people.

We want to go further. Our drive to continuously improve our services and target them to the people and places where need exists, is dependent on securing sustainable funding for new and existing programmes at Turn2us and in partnership with other organisations.

As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will support with existing partnerships with businesses in order to: generate income to fund our work from company Corporate Social Responsibility activity, staff fundraising activity, marketing and campaigning; increase the reach and impact of our powerful digital tools; support improvement in how businesses support their customers in vulnerable circumstances; support with co-creating initiatives that target help to communities across the UK.

You will largely focus on our newly formed partnership with Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual insurer. This is our first strategic partnership which exists to help more people prevent a life shock from becoming a crisis. You will play a significant role in supporting this, strategic, multi year relationship to reach its potential by engaging stakeholders across both organisations and delivering on key activity. We have ambitious goals for this partnership, and are hoping to deliver a sector leading collaboration, combining the forces of two organisations to have a transformative impact. As such, this role is a great development opportunity for someone looking to lead these kinds of collaborations in the future.

You will play a core role in the pursuit of our purpose for people struggling to get by. You’ll also be joining at an exciting time in the charity’s evolution. We have refined our purpose, strategy and structure in the past twelve months. We are co-producing our work with people who have lived experience of financial hardship, so that their unique insight and voices drive change in policy and practice.

With a proven track record of corporate partnership cultivation you will use your strong communication and superb networking kills to develop our relationships. You’ll work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and business partners to build and deliver partnerships that make a real difference. Your understanding of businesses, ability to influence people at a senior level and intellectual curiosity will allow you to spot opportunities for to help drive partnership working at Turn2us.

Critically, your personal values, drive and ambition to contribute to achieving impact for people without enough income to thrive, particularly in the context of Covid-19, will stand out in this key role.