Senior Prize Led Fundraising Manager

£37,679- £44,000pa

Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey

This is a fabulous opportunity for someone with individual giving or direct marketing experience and a passion for saving our planet to join the world’s leading independent conservation organisation and impact on the future of our Earth. We are working hard to find solutions to restore nature, tackle climate change and feed a growing global population, as Senior Prize Led Fundraising Manager you will help by attracting and inspiring members of the public to join us and financially support our work.

We have hugely ambitious targets for income growth and want you to develop our recently launched WWF Weekly Lottery as a key product within our fundraising portfolio. You will manage and grow income by designing and delivering a strategy to drive significant growth in the number of players. This will involve overseeing the introduction of new recruitment channels and optimising existing channels. In addition to creating cutting-edge content, assets and engagement materials for products, you will take responsibility for monitoring results and making decisions to optimise campaigns across both acquisition and retention activity. You will ensure that all activities and campaigns comply with fundraising and gambling regulations and policies too. You will also keep abreast of changing trends in this sector and identify improvements to enhance the supporter experience. Important will be the ability to build strong partnerships with external agencies to maximise the performance of this income stream.

For this opportunity, your background will be in individual giving or direct marketing where you will have gained solid experience of delivering large multi-channel direct marketing campaigns. You will have a detailed understanding of acquisition and retention techniques across channels as well as experience of Prize Led campaigns. Comfortable leading projects within a complex stakeholder landscape, you will be used to analysing performance data and market trends, interpreting findings and acting on insight gained. You will also be familiar with the regulations and governing bodies associated with prize led fundraising. You will be used to managing external suppliers or agencies too.

An excellent communicator, you will also be effective at networking and presenting. A team player, you will enjoy working in a collaborative way, be effective at planning and meeting deadlines and can demonstrate a commitment to the natural world and our core mission.

If you have the ability to make our prize led income strategy a success and are passionate about building a movement in defence of nature, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website to complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting what makes you the perfect fit for the role and what sets you apart from the competition.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF we’re committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

The opportunity

Are you a fearless leader with the passion to beat heartbreak forever? Are you able to inspire and build pioneering relationships?

Our Community Fundraising team has ambitious targets to help us in our fight to beat heart break forever. We are recruiting for an ambitious, confident and engaging Fundraising Manager to develop and grow our supporter network and income in Bristol, Bath and Gloucestershire.

Putting the supporter first, you’ll maximise income and awareness for the BHF within your patch through proactively securing and managing community and corporate fundraising partnerships whilst recruiting/supporting networks of fundraising groups, supporters and volunteers. 

With fantastic local knowledge matched by your passion for the cause which will enable you to help our supporters to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals. You’ll also proactively build and develop fundraising groups and recruit individual volunteers and supporters, securing fundraising partnerships and delivering national campaigns, local projects and maximising community engagement.

About you

You'll have a proven track record in fundraising at a community level. You will have been involved in projects such as the winning and management of charity of the year or longer-term corporate/clubs/association partnerships, volunteer or people management experiences and supporter/customer engagement. 

With strong evidence of transferable skills and experience, e.g. a track record exceeding KPI’s in sales or account management, customer service, business development or fundraising. You’ll have excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills and be passionate, tenacious and motivated to make a difference in the fight against heart disease.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our ambitious forward looking team and contribute to our recent track record of fantastic growth. This role provides a brilliant opportunity to transition from a local charity to gain experience with one with nationally recognised brand presence. Or for an ambitious salesperson who is an expert in their field, to use their transferable skills to help our vision become a reality. We're brave, informed, compassionate and driven in our fight against heart disease and, if that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

You will also need a full UK driving licence plus previous experience of working remotely and be able to demonstrate an ability to manage and motivate team.

About us

Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.

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

We are working with a wonderful children’s charity who are looking for a Corporate Account Manager to join their fundraising team on a fixed-term contract for 11 months.

As part of your role, you will be managing and developing an existing portfolio of corporate partners worth 5-6 figures, contributing to the overall income of  the corporate partnerships team. You will also be assisting the new business team wherever necessary and line managing a Corporate Relationship Executive.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of account managing for high value existing corporate partners
• Line management experience
• Excellent relationship building skills in a fundraising capacity
• Great communication skills

Closing Date: ASAP
Salary: £30,298 plus Outer London Weighting (£1885.27)
 

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £28,528 – £29,796 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Holidays: 7 weeks including national and bank holidays (per annum)

Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme in place

Probationary Period: 6 Months

Accountable to: Chief Executive Officer

Place of Work: Based at our site in Westbury-Sub-Mendip. Current COVID-19 safe working practices will involve a combination of on-site and home working.  

About the charity

In the UK alone, there are approximately 1.13 million adults with a learning disability. Many of these people will need a lifetime of person-centred support and care in order to access opportunities and overcome barriers to living life to the full.  Orchard Vale Trust was set up to respond directly to the needs and aspirations of adults with learning disabilities and was registered as a charity to do so in September 1985. The following year saw the opening of its first registered Care Home, East Court and since then has developed and grown to support many more adults with learning disabilities in and around Somerset. 

Today, with 4 registered Care Homes, a Community and Day Service and its own social enterprise, Orchard Vale Trust offers a range of personalised opportunities for over 100 adults with learning disabilities and aims to support individuals to live life to the full in every way possible. 

About the role

The purpose of the job is to work with the CEO to develop and deliver the Trust’s fundraising strategy. This will be achieved by identifying and maximising opportunities which will provide funding for the delivery of key projects across the Trust.

You will proactively identify and secure new partnerships with external stakeholders as well as stewarding existing relationships. You will be the project manager of our Community and Day Service, as well as our Social Enterprise.

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced fundraiser / project manager with excellent organisational and communication skills, who wishes to secure support and remove barriers to ensure adults with learning disabilities can live life to the full.

About you

Experience and Understanding

• Minimum of three years experience in trust and corporate fundraising roles.
• Demonstrable experience of successful fundraising in an organisation.
• An established understanding of supporter acquisition and growth.
• Experience of managing existing projects and developing new opportunities.
• Experience in working with communications and media teams as required.
• Experience of project management.
• Experience of working to tight deadlines.
• Maintaining GDPR compliance for all donors and communications.

Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes

• Ability to develop, set, manage and monitor budgets effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills with an ability to create, edit and develop engaging content.
• Well-developed skills in using main Microsoft Office package, Adobe packages, Canva and Word Press.
• Ability to work with and lead teams to inspire, engage and deliver agreed results.
• Commitment to the principles and practice of support for people with learning disabilities
• Open, inclusive style of interaction with people with learning disabilities
• Confident approach to dealing with management issues
• Supportive
• Self-motivated
• To have the ability to work autonomously and creatively
• A willingness to undertake training

Closing Date: 19th April 2021

Informal Interview Date: 27th April 2021

Formal Interview Date: 30th April 2021

Interview location: Held virtually via Microsoft Teams / Zoom

Job title: Fundraising Manager

Responsible to: Director of Business Development

Salary: £30,000 - 33,000 per annum

Location: Penygraig, South Wales / Home Working

Hours: Full-time 

As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that obligations outside work are important and that balancing work and family commitments can sometimes be a challenge.  We offer a range of flexible working opportunities and we would be open to those interested in applying as a jobshare. 

Annual leave entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions of 3% 

Introduction

Over the last 40 years we’ve built up an impressive track record of improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society through working closely with the local community. This is an exciting time to join us as we are undergoing a period of transition building a new senior management team.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, Fundraising Manager to build a diverse funding base and lead a new fundraising team securing our services into the future, for people in one of the most deprived areas of the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Business Development Director you will lead the small fundraising team. You will lead on statutory fundraising and large bids and you will line manage a team member who will focus on individual giving and digital fundraising and a consultant who will lead on trust and foundation fundraising. 

Management & Leadership

•  To lead, inspire and motivate fundraising staff and volunteers, providing them with clear direction and sound decision-making and enabling them to raise funds and contribute significantly to organisational development.

•  Work with Business Development Director to review and implement fundraising strategy.

•   Manage Digital & Marketing Officer post contributing to development of Communications Action Plan ensuring key targets are met

•  Assist with developing and scrutinising project plans in collaboration with Project Teams, to ensure they are accurate, deliverable and will achieve their objectives.

•  Lead and directly manage a portfolio of key relationships.

Income generation

•  Research potential grant making organisations and analyse their suitability to feed into the grant prospect pipeline to achieve identified targets

•   Research and develop diverse income generation initiatives including a local Lottery, digital fundraising, individual giving, legacy & in memoriam gifts, major donors.

•  Prepare and submit high quality funding applications and reports to grant making organisations.

• Scrutinise project budgets and financial information for applications and for grant reports.

•  Support the account management of successful applications, liaising with the programme project manager and finance team and ensuring that funding and reporting criteria are fully met and specific challenges in relation to programme objectives transparently communicated.

•   Develop and initiate innovative fundraising ideas

Monitoring & Evaluation

•  Maintain and develop the database of contacts: individual donors, corporates, grant making bodies ensuring the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) are adhered to across all income generation activities and that all data collection is in accordance with these regulations.

•  Review grant agreements

•  Ensure all incoming grants are processed in line with internal procedures and best practice guidelines.

•  Ensure prompt and appropriate acknowledgement of all grant income, ensuring all information relating to each grant is accurate, up to date and well organised.

•  Maintain a timetable of deadlines to ensure grant making organisations receive reports and other correspondence as required.

•  Ensure that all donor communications are handled appropriately, promptly and courteously and that complaints and criticisms are logged, investigated and resolved

• Ensure collection of key data and evidence to enhance Valleys Kids case for support. 

Compliance

• To ensure that Valleys Kids fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities adhering to Fundraising Code of Practise and GDPR legislation.

Person Specification

• At least 5 years experience of fundraising in the Charity/Social enterprise sector 
• Ability to lead or oversee income generation from a wide range of sources including statutory funding, trusts and foundation, trading income and individual giving.
• Experience of managing an effective team, with ability to delegate effectively and to hold people to account.
• A commitment to community development, tackling structural inequality and other barriers to people achieving their potential.
• Resourceful, resilient and innovative, with the ability to manage different priorities
• Interpersonal skills and judgement, which inspire confidence and trust from staff, volunteers, stakeholders and other organisations.
• A strong track record of networking, developing and maintaining external relationships with a wide variety of funders
• An effective communicator orally and in writing, able to articulate our work to a broad range of stakeholders and to negotiate well. 
• Experience of budget and financial management
• An entrepreneurial approach - able to use resources effectively and develop new ideas and gain buy-in to implement successfully.
• Organised, with excellent time management skills and high levels of self-motivation.
• Awareness of Welsh language, culture and the public services context in Wales or a willingness to learn.
• Flexible with a willingness to work outside normal office hours.

You could play a role in shaping the direction of fundraising for a charity dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised and holistic care for everyone in our community living with a terminal illness, and for those important to them.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, passionate team of fundraising professionals to provide leadership and inspiration to colleagues, volunteers, and supporters, managing income streams and beating budgets. You will facilitate the delivery of fundraising to its fullest potential, maximizing income across multiple shared income streams.

You will need to have at least two years’ experience of developing great relationships, with proven record of developing opportunity and growing income across a range of products.  Managing successful partner relationships and delivering engaging, successful events and campaigns is an essential skill along with previous experience in a fundraising, marketing, events or sales role. 

You will manage four colleagues within the team, giving you the opportunity to develop your management skills and to nurture and develop the fundraising managers of the future, helping to shape their careers whilst building your own in this exciting post.

Are you interested? We would love to hear from you!

Their vision: to be the world's most inspiring Naval Museum. Their mission: inspiring learning, enjoyment and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy, and its impact in shaping the modern world. With sites across the UK this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focused Corporate Lead, who likes to make things happen, to become part of an exciting growth strategy for this world leading Charity Heritage organisation.

Charity People are thrilled to be heading up the search for a Corporate Fundraising & New Business Lead for the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). Reporting to the Director of Fundraising you'll be responsible for the development and delivery of corporate fundraising and new museum/business ventures. This is a fantastic opportunity to raise the charity's profile through innovative fundraising initiatives. You'll be identifying and managing new corporate partnerships and business opportunities as well as developing and implementing a range of brand new initiatives to reach and retain the next generation of corporate supporters, increasing funds for NMRN's strategic development projects. With some attractive Corporate Sponsorship Packages already in place as well as warm relationships with some of the world's leading corporates, there is a huge opportunity to significantly grow commercial and corporate income.

This is a crucial appointment for the NMRN and we are looking for someone with a substantial track record of:

- Delivering multi-million-pound targets from a mixed fundraising portfolio of corporate and commercial partners as well as new business opportunities.

- Initiating and developing six and seven-figure relationships with corporate and commercial partners.

- Bringing innovative 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.

The NMRN is highly entrepreneurial and you'll need to be a confident team player - no egos here, innovative, and be able to juggle the opportunities and demands of a world leading heritage organisation and multi-site national tourist attraction. The team is agile and lean with a fantastic no blame culture that fosters innovation. The pace here is fast and it's all hands on deck.

There is a genuine, flexible and grown up working culture here at NMRN. The role is remote based for the time being. Longer term, you'll enjoy a mix of home and site based visits/working at any of their locations across the North East (Hartlepool), South West (Yeovilton), South East (Portsmouth & Gosport) & Northern Ireland (Belfast).

For more information about this fantastic opportunity please get in touch with Ellen Drummond or Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Closing 4th May

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.

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

The Commercial Funding Manager to join the newly re-formed funding team and support the growth of Saferworld’s commercial income, and contribution towards a more diversified funding base. The post-holder will identify, prioritise and work closely with affiliates and colleagues in country programmes to engage with and cultivate relationships with commercial agencies and potential donors.

The post-holder will:

•  Identify, map and prioritise opportunities to grow commercial income
• Assess internal processes and systems and recommend areas for strengthening/refinement to better support commercial activity
• Offer support and advice and, if necessary, training to colleagues on approaches to commercial bids
• Review and co-ordinate donor/partner reporting and ensure timely submission
• Keep up to date and share information on trends and developments in the commercial contracting market

Overall purpose of the post

The Corporate Fundraising Officer is responsible for building corporate partnerships, developing relationships with, and securing income from, corporate partners to achieve agreed income targets. They work to grow our income to support our work helping single parent families.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To develop relationships with potential corporate partners to maximise income and achieve agreed annual financial targets
• To carry out research into prospective corporate funders to support the development of the corporate fundraising strategy and help build and maintain a healthy pipeline

• To provide excellent supporter care to all corporate partners to help grow Gingerbread’s relationship with them and generate sustainable income
• To develop, write and present persuasive and innovative proposals that generate new corporate partnership
• To work closely with other Gingerbread teams such as Finance, Communications and Services to develop proposals that are budgeted and allocated correctly and can be delivered effectively

• To ensure that all corporate donations are reported on accurately, on schedule and that any terms and conditions are adhered to

• To keep abreast of trends and developments within fundraising (particularly corporate fundraising) to ensure that Gingerbread is geared up to take advantage of all opportunities

• To maintain accurate, up-to-date records on our CRM Salesforce and in Sharepoint

• To ensure the fundraising pipeline is up-to-date and accurate to assist with management reporting, the development of annual budgets and cash flows and revised income forecasts

• To report on progress against targets and KPIs

• To keep up-to-date with best practices, trends and regulations that affect charity fundraising

• To ensure that staff, volunteers and trustees understand the necessary parts of these so that Gingerbread meets its legal requirements at all times

• To represent the organisation externally, promoting the work of the organisation and developing productive relationships with external stakeholders

• To produce reports against plans for management as necessary, identifying any variances and taking corrective action where appropriate

• To work with the Head of Fundraising and Marketing to ensure strategies are in place for maximising income

As Alive and Kicking's Fundraising Manager, you will drive the charity's innovative new growth strategy as we widen our reach and strengthen our social impact.

The Role

In 2020, AK launched our exciting new three year rolling strategy that aims to strengthen impact across our three main mission areas: Make.Play.Live. Having operated since 2004, the organisation has built a strong reputation for sustainability and innovation, having grown thanks to a combination of our fantastic supporters and the production and sale of AK sports balls.

The Fundraising Manager will focus on income generation by executing and then building on the new fundraising strategy. This will focus on growing revenue from AK’s innovative regular giving programme, building relationships with corporates, trusts and foundations, and driving AK’s bespoke fundraising events programme.

In doing so, the successful candidate will help AK to create more ethical jobs for adults from communities facing disadvantage and give more young people access to sport and vital health education.

Principal Duties (More details can be found in the attached job pack)

• Manage, develop and grow AK’s new regular giving programme, ensuring a high level of donor retention while creating campaigns and partnerships that grow membership.
• Set up and manage the delivery of AK’s fundraising events programme, driving participation across a range of initiatives.
• Manage and develop relationships with all Major Donors, Trusts, Foundations and Corporates to maximise income via a diverse range of income streams.
• Manage preparation and submission of grant and project proposals and look after all reporting requirements stipulated under partnership agreements.
• Support and upskill country operations in their development and submission of proposals to local funders.

Person Specification (More details can be found in the attached job pack)

Essential Experience

• Experience raising money through a successful regular giving programme.
• Experience raising money through a calendar of fundraising events.
• Experience in creating, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Experience in raising funds from multiple income streams i.e. corporates, trusts and foundations, events and/or major donors.
• Experience in creating, managing and reporting against budgets.

Desirable Experience

• Experience writing bids and proposals for funding.
• Experience in executing and developing a fundraising strategy.

Essential Skills and Values

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to create compelling bids and proposals that clearly illustrate the impact of AK’s work.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to build networks and represent the organisation at a senior level.
• An innovative thinker who can bring creative ideas to life.
• Self-starter, highly driven and motivated with a proactive approach to work.
• Enthusiasm for not only organising, but also taking part in fundraising and challenge events.

How to Apply

Please read the attached job pack and send your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages long, addressing how you meet each point on the Person Specification) to the email address in the job pack or directly through ChairtyJob by 5.00pm Monday 26th April 2021.

Interviews are planned for the week beginning April 26th and will take place online.
 

Alive and Kicking Overview

Alive and Kicking (AK) exist to create a happier, healthier and more accessible society. We empower and impact the lives and livelihoods of people facing disadvantage by producing and championing a sports ball like no other - creating access to jobs, play and vital health education.

Make. Through the production of high quality AK sports balls, we create ethical employment for adults from vulnerable job groups.

Play. Through our partnerships we use AK sports balls to give young people facing disadvantage regular access to sport, play and exercise.

Live. Through our innovative award winning health education programmes, delivered directly through sport, we use AK sports balls to give young people facing disadvantage access to vital health education.

About us:

Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we’re taking it on. We are supporting those affected by the disease, investing in groundbreaking research, lobbying for greater recognition of pancreatic cancer, and being a voice for everyone involved in the fight. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer.

About the role:

Are you looking for an exciting new role where you will seek out new opportunities to generate income and drive high-value new business activity?

We are looking for a Senior Development Manager to join our Philanthropy & Partnerships (P&P) team, which sits in the Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications Directorate. This role is about exploring networks, scoping new ideas, identifying prospects, and bringing new Pancreatic Cancer UK supporters and partners on board. We have made the decision to bring new business activity with both companies and high net worth individuals together because the two areas are so intrinsically linked.

Our P&P team currently consists of six members of staff, working across Trusts, Corporate, Special Events, and Philanthropy. This year, we are on track to raise £2m. Every person in the team is hands-on and this post is no different. The successful candidate will need to be prepared to work on every part of the business development process – from desk research to pitching big ideas. As a senior member of the team, the post-holder will lead by example and support colleagues to build their business development skills.

About you:

• You will have a good understanding of business development processes and techniques, such as building a pipeline, cultivating relationships, and securing new relationships.
• You will have a track record of securing five/six-figure gifts from high net worth individuals and/or corporate funders.
• You will have experience in identifying and prioritising funders, building a prospect pipeline, and forecasting effectively.
• You will have experience in producing high-quality and compelling proposals and reports that inspire supporters.
• You will have strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to build relationships and rapport with others.

Please see the job pack on our website for full details of the role.

Working with us:

We are an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce and are looking for people who can demonstrate dedication to our cause and values. We offer a supportive place to work with helpful and friendly staff who report a high level of job satisfaction. We are currently working remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions, but our main office is based in London on the river with views towards Westminster.

To apply for this role, please visit our website to view the job pack and complete section 1 and section 2 of the application form.

Other details of the role:

• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Flexible working is available for this role (four days per week will also be considered). If part-time hours are agreed, please note the salary will be pro-rata.
• Location: London SE1 (temporarily remote working from home)
• Closing date: Monday 26 April 2021 at 9 am. This role may close earlier if we receive a high number of suitable applications, please apply early.
• Interview dates: 4 May /5 May 2021 (Interviews will take place remotely via a Zoom video call).
• You must have the right to work in the UK when you apply.

Are you a strategic thinker who's great at understanding the needs of different organisations and finding ways to work together? Do you want to bring together individuals from across sectors and society to create strong and impactful partnerships? This is the job for you.

ABOUT THE CLIMATE COALITION
The Climate Coalition is the UK’s biggest group of people dedicated to action on climate change with a combined supporter base of more than 22 million people. We encompass over 100 organisations spanning nature, environment, international development, faith, community and women’s groups – from the National Trust to the NUS, WWF to the Women’s Institute, the RSPB to Islamic Relief.

ABOUT THIS YEAR
You will be joining The Climate Coalition at an exciting time. In November the UK is hosting the UN Climate Conference - COP 26 - in Glasgow. This is an opportunity to lead the world into a cleaner, greener future that works for everyone. However first we need to ensure that the UK government is taking decisive action to slash our carbon emissions and get on track to net zero as soon as possible.

 We have big plans to bring people together to use their voices to show that they are stepping up to protect what they love - and they expect politicians to step up too.

ABOUT THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK
In September, communities across the country will join together to celebrate what they are doing to tackle climate change, as part of the Great Big Green Week. Ranging from concerts to litter picks; activities will be hosted at the heart of your community by teachers, bus drivers, sport clubs, artists, builders, local groups, places of worship and anyone who cares about climate change.

National organisations, institutions, businesses and media outlets will join in, getting more people involved up and down the country, and putting pressure on the UK Government to up its game on climate change. Priority areas for outreach include: Sports and business, with coordination of outreach in other areas including culture, diverse communities, health and leisure. 

JOB PURPOSE
To drive and coordinate efforts to engage partners for the Great Big Green Week and COP26. The Partnership Manager will secure high profile and impactful partners whilst coordinating TCC and coalition member outreach to maximise our collective ability to reach millions. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage new high profile partners to engage with TCC at the Great Big Green Week and for longer-term.
• Develop and deliver an outreach strategy to focus efforts and maximise the impact of the networks that exist within the coalition and secretariat.
• Work with coalition corporate partnerships teams to leverage partner engagement and coordinate due diligence.
• Support the development of tailored strategies and content to engage target groups
• Support engagement with other partners and member organisations including media and PR

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• At least 4 years’ experience of working directly with members of a coalition, network or stakeholder group.
• Proven ability to build positive and productive working relationships with partners to encourage and facilitate participation in collective activities 
• Proven experience of developing tailored campaign strands to enable new partners to engage 
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with people across different functions at all levels 
• Proven ability to communicate complex issues simply and clearly in written and oral forms, including delivering well-constructed and convincing reports and presentations 
• Understanding of the climate campaigning landscape and the different approaches within the climate movement
• Self-motivated, proven ability to organise own work with minimum guidance

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

Who are we looking for?

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

Here at Eden Brown we are delighted to be working with Wood Street Mission to find them a Corporate Fundraiser for a 12-month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover). Wood Street Mission are an incredible Manchester based Charity who help support families in Manchester and Salford who are living in a low-income household. They provide families with essentials and run fantastic projects such as the Smart Start Project which provides Children with a new school uniform and the Books Forever Project.

As Corporate Fundraiser you will be building new relationships with stakeholders as well as managing relationships which are already in place. You will focus on developing new corporate relationships in the Manchester area by researching and pipelining new supporters as well as work closely with the Manager.
You will also act as an ambassador for Wood Street Mission and promote awareness of the Charity in the area. You will be working closely to financial targets.
To apply for this role, you must have experience in a fundraising role.

Experience in a corporate fundraising role is desirable but not essential as experience in other income streams will also be considered. You must have a proven track record in working to targets and have experience of engaging with stakeholders.

The role will be based in Manchester City Centre. You will be innovative, creative and be able to identify fundraising opportunities in line with Wood Street Mission's needs. If you are looking for a role where you are able to make a significant difference and drive this Charity forward then this role really is for you! Please note Wood Street Mission will be interviewing on a rolling basis. For more information please call Laura Iliff on 01132207542 or email [email protected] .com

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.