Brisol based charity Temwa is looking for a new Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop and grow the corporate fundraising income stream in our charity. This is a newly developedrole that will sit within the Fundraising Team and be line managed by the Fundraising Department Manager. There is so much potential and opportunity for further success in this department especially with our recently developed Temwa Carbon Balance Programme. This would be an exciting new role for the right candidate and one that someone can really make their own. 

Corporate Administration Manager

35 hours per week

The Corporate Administration Manager is a fantastic opportunity to join a Royal Medical College looking to strengthen its’ support for members and corporate administration in a purpose built new facility. The College requires a hands-on governance minded individual to ensure high quality maintenance of existing administrative processes and systems as well as providing direction for the future of the function. You will be responsible for projects such as the implementation of a governance review as well as ongoing development of robust and secure administrative processes. The delivery of high-level secretariat services to Trustees and senior committees, individually and through team management is an essential element of the role.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for operational management of a complex range of corporate policies and procedures.
• Management of governance processes and procedures, including elections and committee roles
• Be the primary point of contact and the face of Secretariat services for the Board of Trustees
• Oversee the implementation of a recent governance review
• Lead the management of corporate processes and for policies, registers and reports
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders on decisions and procedures
• Management of a team of 5 staff members 
• Continuous improvement of infrastructure, systems & procedures for committee administration
• Budget management
• Take accountability for the continuous improvement and development of corporate administration
• Documentation
• Data protection and corporate risk register management

The Successful Applicant:

• Proficient knowledge of overall Corporate Administration processes and requirements including management and oversight of policies, corporate (non-financial) reports strategic and annual reports with ability to monitor and advise across an organisation.
• Experience of working with Trustees in a Secretariat capacity.
• Be an individual who enjoys being hands on in their approach to administration and governance issues.
• Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Have experience of managing and developing support staff.
• Have a track record of delivering business administration or corporate process projects.

The Role

The core elements of the role are as follows:

Strategic - Create - 5%, including setting strategic plans for corporate procedures

Operational - Implement - 15% - including oversight of implementation of processes, in conjunction with user expectations and resources.

Operational – Planning and Management - 80% - including planning and provision of work plans for the department and committees, Trustee Board support, management of reporting, budgets, documentation and processes, as well as Staff Management and communication to stakeholders and staff.

In addition to overall responsibility for the function of Corporate Administration and Committees, the post holder will be the lead person for governance matters or input into business plans and processes: Secretariat services, operational planning, budget setting, committee support, policies.

Overall the Corporate Administration Manager’s responsibility is for the continuous development of processes that support the College’s strategy, to initiate work that meets organisational and members’ needs for committee services, maximise effectiveness of processes and procedures as well as manage and develop an established and skilled support team.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and to apply for the role, please download the information pack below. Send CV and your completed supporting form via the application link. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. 

Please note that all staff are currently working remotely and the interviews will be carried out by video.

Are you an experienced Community, Events or Corporate Fundraiser looking for your next challenge?

Job Title: Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager
Ref: CCFM364
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Penny Brohn UK, National Centre, outskirts of Bristol, with some homeworking due to current climate
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays + additional days over Christmas and New Year period.  Free parking in a beautiful semi-rural setting.

Penny Brohn UK are looking to recruit a Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager to develop, support and champion both new and existing fundraising activity in this area. Working as part of the Community and Events team the role would suit someone with experience across a range of these income streams.

Main duties of the role include;

• To be the first point of contact for groups and individuals organising community activity to raise money for Penny Brohn UK, to liaise with them, help and encourage them, and provide the highest levels of supporter relationship management.
• To work with existing corporate supporters; stewarding them to maximise income and provide the highest levels of supporter relationship management.
• To research and apply for new corporate support and Charity of the Year partnerships.
• To support those taking part in events to raise money for Penny Brohn UK including runs and challenges.
• To research and identify potential and lapsed supporters and steward them to support us.
• To organise our events including but not limited to, our sponsored walk ‘Stomp’ including organising elements of the events, recruiting and supporting participants and recruiting volunteers.
• To research and identify influential individuals in schools to build relationships and garner support. Deliver school assemblies to spread the word about our work and encourage them to engage with the charity and raise money to support us through initiatives like PJs for Penny.
• To coordinate the volunteer speaker programme including the recruitment of new speakers, researching new groups to talk to and to deliver talks where needed.
• To attend events on behalf of the Charity both within and outside of office hours.

Candidates should have at least three years’ experience of Community, Events or Corporate Fundraising alongside excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a wide range of audiences confidently.  They will have sound knowledge and understanding of supporter relationship management and enjoy the challenge of building relationships within the community and businesses. This role requires someone who can work flexibly with their time. 

About us

Penny Brohn UK is the leading UK charity specialising in a whole person approach to helping people live well with the impact of cancer.

The way in which we help people is known as the Bristol Whole Life Approach which provides a powerful combination of physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support that is designed to help anyone affected by cancer, at any stage of the disease. We do this through residential courses, group sessions and 1-2-1 complementary therapies. We work in partnership with many major healthcare providers and our services are underpinned by evidence-based research.

Timetable for appointment:

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 4 December
1st Interview: Wednesday 9 December
2nd Interview: Monday 14 December

To apply and for more information:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full job description along with the details of the application process. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

No agencies please.

Emmaus UK is looking for maternity cover for our Corporate Partnerships Manager role.

You will be a key member of the Communications and Fundraising Team, building and maintaining relationships with corporate supporters and finding creative ways to engage them with our work.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven, an expert relationship builder and able to think flexibly in order to meet the needs of our member organisations and partners.

The successful applicant will be organised and able to juggle conflicting workloads. They should have exceptional communications skills and be able to connect with people in a wide range of different situations.

Emmaus is a fantastic organisation, helping formerly homeless people to re-gain lost self-esteem by providing them with a stable home and meaningful work in one of our social enterprises. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head, it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed application form as well as  the additional details form.  Emmaus UK is a secular organisation, committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 30 November 2020. 

First round Interviews will be held w/c 07 December on Microsoft Teams.

Director of Business Development

Full time, permanent position

Based in Reading

Salary circa. £70k plus local government pension scheme

PACT is a charity that exists to build and strengthen families and does this by delivering Ofsted rated outstanding adoption and adoption therapeutic support services, inspirational community projects and an award winning digital adoption support platform.

We are a supportive and respectful organisation, and our professional staff teams and volunteers are genuinely passionate about delivering positive outcomes for our beneficiaries.

Established in 1911, the charity has a national reach, working in partnership with Regional Adoption Agencies, Local Authorities, funders and commissioners.

Open to new opportunities, innovation and creative ways to develop our services, we are at an exciting point in our journey. 

We are looking for a talented and successful strategic Director of Business Development to deliver our ambition for growth and to succeed in this role you will have experience of digital service development and knowledge of the digital landscape.

Maintaining and building on our successes to date, you will grow our market leadership in digital innovation, pursue new markets, increase unrestricted income, build positive collaborative relationships with partners and raise the profile of the fantastic work we do.

With a proven track record of developing new and sustainable income generating services, you should be a pro-active and inclusive leader, who thrives being part of a busy and collaborative team, and who is driven by a passion for delivering positive outcomes for children, families and vulnerable women. 

Further information (including the job description and applicaiton form) is available on our website.  If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Natausha van Vliet, Chief Operating Officer.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing date:  noon, Friday 4th December 2020

Interview date: Tuesday 15th December 2020

PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and overseas checks (where applicable). Please note prospective employees will need to evidence they have the relevant permission to work in the UK.

No agencies please

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.

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.

Royal Marsden Cancer Charity

Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to find an exceptional new Head of Corporate Partnerships to join their successful fundraising team. You will be leading the corporate team and driving new business development, raising vital funds to support life-saving research, world-leading treatment and care, state-of-the-art equipment, ultimately creating partnerships that will save lives.

About the charity

The Royal Marsden is a specialist cancer hospital and research centre, ranked in the top five cancer centres in the world for the impact of their research. It is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies, as well as specialising in cancer diagnosis and education.

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists to raise money to support the world-leading work of the hospital and research centre.

About the role

The Head of Corporate Partnerships is a critical post within The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, with responsibility for delivering a new 3-year strategy and overseeing a shift in the way in which the charity develops corporate partnerships in order to double income over the next 3 years.

This is an opportunity for a strong and ambitious new business specialist to deliver a clearly defined strategy which includes working with and developing the charity's Corporate Advisory Group and targeting appropriate sectors and partners for the Charity. Leading a team of three, this role is part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships leadership team, with close and collaborative relationships with the Major Gifts, Events, Trusts, Prospect Research and Stewardship and Philanthropy Communications teams.

About you

You will be a strong leader and an excellent people manager with an outstanding track record of building corporate fundraising programmes and developing new business. You will be able to evidence securing new multi-year corporate partnerships of 6 figures+ and be adept at working with multiple stakeholders and influencing and negotiating. You will have a creative, resourceful and tenacious approach to developing fundraising propositions and winning new business, and be passionate about the cause and the difference funding can make. Ideally, you will have some experience of working with senior volunteers to build strategic relationships and open networks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the growth of corporate partnerships in one of the UK's major cancer charities.

For further information and a detailed job description, please get in touch with Philippa Bryant, Senior Fundraising Consultant at Charity People.

Deadline for applications is 9am on 30 November 2020.

First round interviews will take place in the week commencing 7th December, with second round interviews the following week.

Do you have a flair for direct marketing that inspires and want to work at one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for?*

Based in the beautiful village of Bartestree, approximately 5 miles east of Hereford city, St Michael’s Hospice has been providing the highest quality care, free of charge, to the local community for over 35 years. This care is made possible by supporters taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping at our retail outlets, making charitable grants and donations, leaving gifts in their wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

We know that data is the key to doing more and doing it better and we believe that St Michael’s Hospice supporters deserve the very best experience with us. That’s why we’ve created the brand-new Individual Giving Development Manager role – part of the Income Generation Team – to keep this at the core of what we do – and is vital to the ongoing success of the Charity.

The Individual Giving Development Manager is a new and varied role and will be responsible for identifying and maximising income through targeted communications and stewardship, with potential and existing donors, regular givers and Lottery members. This will role will also include development of mid-level donors, legacy marketing and in memory fundraising programmes.

To be successful in the Individual Giving Development Manager role, you need to have an in-depth knowledge of Raisers Edge or similar CRM system, excellent relationship management skills, knowledge of individual giving income channels and impeccable attention to detail. But you also have to bring enthusiasm and drive and ensure our procedures and processes maximise our fundraising.

You’ve got a successful proven track-record of retention and acquisition from direct marketing (both on and offline), digital products and regular giving. You’re creative and innovative in approach; someone with their finger on the pulse when it comes to advances in individual giving and new opportunities for your supporters. You’ve got a nuanced understanding of the supporter journey and how to engage donors effectively for long-term relationships.

As an enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, in taking on the Individual Giving Development Manager role you will be capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team. You will be an inspirational leader and provide direct line management to the Lottery Manager.

As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat – nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, (rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years), a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.  Flexible home working will be considered.

If the Individual Giving Development Manager role sounds like the role for you and you want to work at one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for*, then we’d love to hear from you. Click now and help St Michael’s Hospice continue caring to make a difference to patients living with a terminal illness and their families across Herefordshire and beyond.

* The Sundays Times Best 100 Not for Profit Organisations to work for 2020

Please apply by visiting our website and completing an application form. The deadline is 23:30 on Tuesday 8 December with interviews expected to take place between 14 - 23 December. This role combines home working with some office-based work in London.

We give children the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair chance in life, through our flexible volunteer-led programme. Our Community Managers are vital to the charity as they develop and foster great relationships with schools, where our volunteers deliver fun and engaging reading sessions with our children. We want to reach as many children as possible and Community Managers ensure that our empowered community of volunteers are motivated to continue their support.

Do you want to join a company with ambitious plans to make a social impact?

Each year, eight children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children often struggle in school, and beyond. Reading isn’t just about books. It’s about reading a road sign, a safety manual, a birthday card. It’s understanding a job application and the prescription that could help save your life.

When a child can navigate words, they can navigate the world. That’s why we’re helping children develop the reading skills they need to succeed by creating flexible volunteering at the heart of our communities. The Bookmark app matches schools with fully safeguarded, vetted and trained reading volunteers in the local community, at the tap of a button. Each volunteer delivers one-to-one reading sessions for a six-week programme with a child who needs extra help with their reading.

We are a small but growing team of hard-working people, who care about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.

Help us change the story for more children.

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.

Job description

Supporting children

• Ensure that we reach as many children as possible by proactively managing the number of reading sessions completed each month

School attraction and engagement

• Attract and onboard new partner schools so that we can reach more children, in line with our school business development plan
• Work with Multi Academy Trusts and other partner organisations to engage with more schools
• Present clearly how we run our reading programmes to schools and answer any queries
• Engage with our current partner schools to ensure that they have an excellent experience and continue to post more programmes with us
• Engage with our current partner schools to reach as many children that need our help
• Act as the point of escalation for schools in your community

Volunteer attraction and engagement

• Support local volunteer recruitment through events and campaigns, and engaging local corporates, universities and other local partners
• Help grow an empowered community of volunteers who can provide regular reading support for more children, more often
• Drive engagement activities to ensure that volunteers help and support each other, facilitating volunteer communication, events, and reward and recognition initiatives
• Act as the point of escalation for volunteers in your community

Stakeholder engagement

• Lead on collaborations and partnerships with other organisations, as required, that align with our vision and values to support more children

General responsibilities

• Meet KPI targets for number of reading sessions delivered, and numbers of active schools and volunteers
• Gather and share local stories and case studies with the central Marketing and Communications team, to help tell our story
• Lead on projects, as required, in order to improve and expand our services
• Continually seek opportunities to improve the volunteer and school experience
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve Bookmark’s processes across all areas
• Input and maintain accurate and up-to-date information on our systems, including Salesforce CRM and SharePoint
• Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant

Person specification

• Passionate about our vision and mission
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentational skills
• A strong focus on safeguarding and a child-centred approach
• Ability to facilitate challenging conversations in a professional manner
• Friendly, inquisitive and helpful mindset 
• Enthusiastic, professional and positive, with a strong desire to learn
• Experience working with or in schools is preferable
• Adept at positive stakeholder engagement across a variety of audiences
• Service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
• Strong time management and organisational skills 
• Structured problem-solving approach with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
• Ability to travel locally for business and work flexibly
• Flexible mindset to working in a busy organisation; willingness to adapt
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Technically literate with ability to support less-technically minded stakeholders
• Salesforce and / or SharePoint experience desirable

Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with Bookmark, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Bookmark is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of society and communities we operate in. 

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Corporate Fundraiser

London office or home-based within close proximity to London office

£24,479 - £29,213 (London office based)

£20,015 - £24,073 (home-based)

35 hours per week

Fixed term contract – 6 months

Please note that currently all staff are working from home.

Are you a highly motivated, engaging and enthusiastic Corporate Fundraiser who is looking for a new challenge? If so, why not join our team to help us make a difference to deaf children’s lives as our new Corporate Fundraiser?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious Fundraiser to join us in this new role and be part of our passionate and dedicated team where you can make a real difference to the lives of others.

About the Role

Working together with our Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Programme Manager, you will be responsible for meeting agreed financial income and expenditure budgets.

You will be responsible for researching and securing new corporate supporters, while also managing existing partnerships, and you will maximise income by establishing, building and maintaining excellent relationships.

You will be responsible for producing and delivering high quality, creative, persuasive and accurate pitches and proposals, ensuring a tailored approach at all times, and developing and writing funding proposals, corporate applications and reports.

About You

You will be full of energy and ideas of how to generate income from the corporate and business community. You will have demonstrable experience working in either fundraising or sales, ideally having business development or account management experience.

You will be a pro-active individual with excellent written, verbal and networking skills and the ability to build strong relationships, both internal and external and at a range of levels. You will be a confident speaker, capable of delivering inspiring pitches and influencing potential and existing supporters. You will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload and multi-task.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated fundraising team.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 29 November 2020 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held online via Zoom on Monday, 7 December 2020.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

Programme development and management

• Negotiate donor contracts and review sub-grant agreements prepared by the programme finance team
• Lead the project opening process by developing and delivering relevant training, reference materials and templates on best practices and donor rules and regulations to field-based staff
• Support field-based staff throughout implementation challenges and in developing adaptation measures for donor approval 
• Identify opportunities to increase programme visibility and raise the organization’s profile by disseminating results within and beyond the development community.

Compliance

• Support field teams in the management of new grants during the start-up phase and oversee on-going grants through regular interface and coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units, acting as a central point of organisational expertise on donor compliance requirements
• Lead the preparation, review and feedback process on donor narrative reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and at a high standard
• Identify compliance vulnerability and risk, and proactively develop corrective actions
• Support the project closure process to ensure contract compliance and minimise financial and reputational risk  

Coordination and relationship with donors

• Provide guidance to the Programme Finance team when communicating with and responding to grant management and compliance questions with the donor
• Be an interface with relevant donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively and as they occur  

Capacity building

• Where relevant, oversee the work of Partnerships Officers supporting the grants management portfolio and develop their capacity
• Develop capacity building tools and training modules for grants compliance and management training for use at the UK and field level
• Lead capacity building activities with partners to standardise compliance and grant management procedures ensuring that all staff have the necessary tools and training to understand donor guidelines and grant management procedures

Resource mobilisation

• Lead and support on the design and development of specific concept notes and proposals, including logical frameworks and budgets (these will often, though not exclusively, be linked to the portfolio this position manages)
• Develop and maintain relationships with AKDN agencies, the AKF Global Programmes Team and field teams to ensure effective coordination around the development of specific proposals through the contract negotiation phase
• Support the brokering of relationships with existing and new European and Asian institutional donors, UK/European foundations and corporates including through direct liaison with donors centrally and at the field level
• Develop and contribute to partnership documentation including positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews, donor visit briefs) designed to enable regular and effective engagement with various donors
• Keep up to date with donor funding mechanisms and priorities and proactively work with Partnerships Officers and the wider team to scan for new resource mobilisation opportunities for AKDN programmes to identify the most relevant opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field essential
• Master’s degree in a relevant field desirable

Skills

• Ability to present, discuss and supervise compliance with grants monitoring protocols with colleagues at different levels
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective project files for accountability and audit purposes
• Ability to establish partnership management and monitoring protocols with relevant partners (e.g. donors, field offices)
• Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Excellent numeracy and financial analysis skills
• Technical competency in compiling and editing compliance reports, presentations, proposals, concept papers
• Excellent technical and IT skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team but also to be able to use own initiative and multitask across several tasks
• Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multicultural environment

Knowledge

• Knowledge of compliance requirements for major donors with the proven ability to establish compliance systems
• Good understanding of the risks and related relevant controls, primarily in the overall grant cycle, including programme, financial and procurement cycles, and knowledge of how to effectively mitigate these
• Good understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
• Keen interest in international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and databases, Apple OSX and iOS. Familiarity with Apple iWorks and MAC and with CRM/knowledge management platforms desirable

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in grants management context (e.g. an NGO or donor organisation)
• Field level experience in a developing country/context desirable
• Demonstrated experience of managing EC, FCDO (or similar) grants and ensuring compliance with the donor requirements
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Experience in developing and writing proposals, budget plans/cases, concept papers, briefs and executive summaries, by coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Working as part of a team in a multi-cultural, multi-country, multi-office environment

• Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and so anyone interested in the role is encouraged to apply as soon as possible

• Interviews will be taking place w/c 7th December 2020. Shortlisted candidates will need to be available to attend two interviews that week.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and personable fundraiser to join the Kit Tarka Foundation family and help save babies’ lives by raising vital funds for the charity. 

ABOUT US

We are a small yet ambitious charity with a mission to prevent newborn baby deaths through research and education. Our initial focus is on neonatal herpes (the cold sore virus in babies) but we expect to expand our activity to other causes of newborn mortality in future years. We are led by a passionate, skilled and hands on Board of trustees.

We work to achieve our mission through funding relevant research and developing training and education programmes for medical professionals and the general public.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising Manager will work across all fundraising activities to increase income generation. The remit is broad and provides the opportunity to really shape the future of the charity and the role itself. Many of the existing revenue streams are in their infancy so there is huge potential for the Fundraising Manager to make a real difference through their creativity and innovation.

As a small charity we have limited time and resources so the Fundraising Manager will work closely with the CEO and trustees to agree a realistic and achievable plan for their first year and beyond. Expected areas of focus will be grants, corporate partnerships and individual giving. They will secure and develop strong relationships with our supporters within the local and wider communities.

The Fundraising Manager will report directly to the CEO and provide quarterly progress updates to the Board of Trustees. A trustee with fundraising expertise will give additional support and guidance. The post is new and is expected to develop with the individual appointed.

The role is home-based but there will be regular meetings and events in Brighton. Due to funding restrictions, the role is initially part-time and fixed term but with genuine potential to extend.​

Position Overview: 

The Development Manager, United Kingdom is an integral part of Room to Read’s UK Development team and is based in our London office. This position reports to the Development Director, United Kingdom, and will play a key role in the implementation of Room to Read’s fundraising throughout the UK, focusing on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and prospects. We are looking for a dynamic, personable, results-oriented and experienced person to help continue to grow our success in the UK market. The Development Manager must be a self-motivated team player who is committed to our cause and has a track record of delivering fundraising results. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Manage relationships with high net worth individuals and corporate partners, generating minimum £2 million per annum 

• Manage a portfolio of 200+ prospects and donors in the region making gifts at the £10,000+ level 

• Work together with the UK team to develop and oversee a mid-level giving strategy focused at engaging and upgrading donors of £1,000+ 

• Identify new fundraising opportunities and build the individual and corporate prospect pipeline in the United Kingdom 

• Use sound fundraising principles to develop long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies that utilize the expertise of key Room to Read staff and leadership in deepening donors’ commitment to the organization

• Build long-term relationships with donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating and stewarding their interests 

• Stay current with organizational strategies and program details and plans in order to recommend potential funding opportunities to donors 

• Participate as a member of Room to Read’s internal High Net Worth resource group 

• Support the work of the Development Director in the following areas, as required: managing high level events, supporting senior management engagements in Europe, conducting regional business planning, income tracking and forecasting, developing proposals and reporting 

• Support the organization of major fundraising events, both virtual and in-person. This position will support the development of gala fundraising strategy, soliciting current donors and prospective donors to secure tickets and tables, securing pre-committed funds to the event, securing auction prizes and other duties as necessary  

• Collaborate with Room to Read’s senior management team to co-manage key relationships 

• Collaborate with Room to Read’s global fundraising team to prepare donor communication materials, including concept papers, proposals, donor updates and mailings, and additional materials as needed 

• Represent Room to Read at fundraising and awareness-building events and in donor cultivation meetings 

• Utilize specialist databases and other tools to actively manage donor stewardship and tracking 

• Undertake other duties as necessary 

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience 

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience 

• Proven experience of achieving fundraising results, including successful relationship management, and income generation 

• Proven experience in successfully cultivating individual and corporate donors and in securing five and six-figure donations 

• Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities, paying close attention to details and results 

• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people

• Ability to be flexible and proactively problem solve 

• Ability work independently and collaboratively with a team

• Event management experience 

• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English 

• Adept at using database systems, such as Salesforce platforms or fundraising CRM’s 

 Preferred:

• Management experience 

• Fundraising experience in a fast paced, growth oriented organization; candidates with applicable skills and experience from the private sector (private banking, family offices, luxury organizations, corporate foundations etc) will be considered 

Compensation: 

Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.

Location(s)

Global Office - United Kingdom - London

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled