We’re recruiting for an exciting new permanent full-time role in our highly-skilled Fundraising & Communications department. Supporting the Director of Fundraising & Communications, the role will work with colleagues to develop strategy, deliver effective operations and achieve department-wide objectives. The post also line manages two team members. CBM UK places emphasis on professional development and training for our employees.

CBM is the largest charity focussed on transforming the lives of people with or at risk of disability in the world’s poorest places, reaching over 30 million people globally each year. Working through local partners and based on Christian values, CBM UK raises £9m annually to tackle poverty, prevent blindness, improve health and support disabled people.

Key responsibilities

Working within our Fundraising & Communications department of 19 staff, the role ultimately helps to create extraordinary and wonderful moments in our 45,000 supporters’ lives, with responsibility for:

• Helping to develop, monitor and evaluate fundraising & communications strategy
• Coordinating integrated campaigns, including a major 3 month appeal in spring 2020
• Maximising opportunities from and for our global Federation.
• Improving our supporters’ experiences with CBM.
• Managing 2 talented staff members.

For further information and to apply: Please download a Recruitment Pack. 

You will play a key role in setting the direction and implementing Dundee Science Centre’s education and widening access initiatives. You will strive to support our vision of being an accessible hub for engagement with science and a platform which brings together partners to co-create content to address local needs and provision.

With a focus on quality and consistency you will ensure DSC’s content is in line with Dundee Science Centre’s key aims and local and national government priorities and is of, high quality, scientific accuracy and relevancy.  This will be achieved through partnership working, and liaising with industry and higher education to incorporate their research and discoveries into all STEM learning and community engagement, for all ages and for both formal and informal learning.

You will support the continued growth of the organisation through fundraising and seeking sponsorship for core activity and development projects. 

You will initiate new projects and manage teams and budgets which deliver them, overseeing the overall impact and evaluation of the programmes to ensure we capture and have the ability to share the positive impacts and outcomes with our many stakeholders, partners and the wider community. 

You will initiate, coordinate and deliver career long professional learning programmes to support practitioners and STEM experts to effectively engage with a variety of audiences. 

You will be an advocate for Inclusion & Diversity, contributing to the development of DSC’s widening access strategies creating a culture of inclusion for our team and visitors. 

For further information please see attached job description.

To apply please submit CV and cover letter.

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international organisation supporting adults to handle conflict, build better relationships and prevent violence.  AVP Britain is looking for an experienced and skilled fundraiser and project manager to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of our work.

 This is initially a part time 6-month opportunity, with a view to the role being extended to a longer term position with increased scope, should this be appropriate.

For further details of this post, please view the attached Job Description for key skills and experience sought.

Please apply by submitting an up to date CV and a supporting application letter.

About the Role

Camphill Village Trust is looking for a General Manager for our Gloucestershire Communities that has vision and leadership and the ability to get things done.

You will responsible for the delivery of the care and support to around 90 people with learning and other disabilities across the region, supported by two Care and Support Managers, one holding the Registered Managers status, and the wider estate including liaising with the relevant colleagues around property, land, farm and gardens.

As a member of the leadership team you will engage in new and upcoming projects to drive up quality standards and contribute to Camphill Village Trust’s bold strategy and vision that reaches out to more people, builds new connections while remaining sustainable within the sector’s financial context.

To be successful in this role you will need experience of managing care and support services, but this is just the starting point. You will be a confident leader that can motivate your team to deliver high quality services and have the creativity to see beyond the norm. The people we support will be at the heart of what you believe and do - ensuring a life of opportunity. Communicating and managing change will be part of your strengths to deliver the change agenda in line with the strategic direction of the Trust.

For more information or an informal conversation about the role, please find details in the application pack attached or visit our website.

Closing Date:Monday 16 December 2019, by 12.00 noon

Interview Date: Monday 6 January or Tuesday 7 January 2020

About us  

Engage Britain is a new organisation focused on tackling our country’s most difficult and divisive challenges. Its mission is to show we can be optimistic about the future by putting people at the heart of finding ways forward on the biggest challenges facing the country.  

Engage Britain will chart a new course for policymaking to bridge divides. It will support all those who wish to be involved – with all their different views, knowledge and experience – to develop ways forward that are politically sustainable and actually make a difference. It will help them to make sure these ideas are actually adopted.  

Job Description

Engage Britain is committed to working in partnership with a range of organisations. These will vary from local organisations working directly with those most affected by public policies, to national charities campaigning to improve people’s lives, to research institutes seeking to understand social and economic trends.

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager who will be at the centre of these partnerships and will take the lead in managing these relationships. This person will also be pivotal in the wider organisation and will have a clear passion for the mission and values of Engage Britain. The key tasks of the role are:

• Developing Engage Britain’s strategic approach to partnerships, and establishing the prioritisation of the associated work as the organisation grows
• Working with Project Directors and staff across the organisation to develop and implement partnerships and ensure that those partnerships operate effectively
• Researching and engaging with organisations who could support the project work of Engage Britain
• Measuring the effectiveness of partnerships and developing understanding of how partnerships help take forward the mission of Engage Britain
• Working with the communications team to promote the work of Engage Britain, establishing a reputation for impartial and rigorous work
• Leading on partnerships events and other initiatives ensuring that they run smoothly and meet the requirements as specified in the partnership agreement
• Designing and negotiating agreements with partner organisations and overseeing the smooth operation of those agreements
• Assisting with the setting and achievement of fundraising targets and identifying fundraising opportunities in the context of developing partnerships
• Contributing to the wider strategy for Engage Britain and develop proposals for future ventures

Further information 
For more information on this role and on how to apply please refer to the partnerships manager job pack (available below)

Closing date: Thursday 5 December 2019, 09:00

This is an exciting opportunity for an Individual Giving Manager to join our Fundraising team at West Dean College.  You will manage and deliver all aspects of our growing Individual Giving programme; developing new audiences and stewarding them to enjoy a rewarding relationship with West Dean College. This programme is in a real growth phase and there will be plenty of opportunity for you to trial new approaches that build lasting relationships with a new group of donors.

The Person

You will have demonstrable experience and knowledge of fundraising, in particular individual giving and/or legacies. Your excellent copy-writing skills and your focus on building strong relationships will be important in this role.  There is lots of potential, so your ability to prioritise work effectively will be crucial.  We have a strong team ethos within fundraising at West Dean College, so we will welcome a good collaborator.

This is a part time role, and the successful candidate will work 21 hours per week, Monday to Friday (days to be agreed) on a 9-12 month fixed term basis.

The Benefits

In recognition for all your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

• Training & Development

• 25% off retail and restaurant

• Competitive Salary

• 50% off short courses

• 33 days holiday per year

• Free access to events and entry into gardens

• Pension & Life Assurance

• Salary sacrifice schemes: cycle to work

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 10 days Company Sick Pay

Further Information

For the full job description, person specification and terms and conditions of employment, or for further information, please visit the West Dean College of Arts & Conservation, Work For Us Page.

Fundraising Manager – Exciting Charity
The Dock, Wapping Lane, London

About Us 

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school. 

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.  

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.  

Due to ongoing growth, we are now looking for a Fundraising Manager to join us in London and ensure a strong pipeline for our future. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
- Flexible working  
- Workplace pension  
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays 
- Team socials 
- Recognition schemes to celebrate staff who go above and beyond  
- Team away days with regular training opportunities

If you have experience of fundraising with grants, trusts or corporates, this is an incredible opportunity to take your next step up and join a charity that’s supporting the UK’s most disadvantaged young people.  

It’s an exciting time to join our team. We have ambitious plans for growth over the next few years to expand our work and benefit even more young people. Ensuring a solid financial base for the organisation is essential to achieving this goal – and that’s where you come in. 

As an education charity, we understand the importance of providing learning and development opportunities for our staff. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and full training and will have the chance to broaden your areas of responsibility as you grow alongside the organisation.   

The Role

As the Fundraising Manager, you will develop and implement a fundraising strategy and ensure that our fundraising targets are met. 

In this key role, you will establish new relationships with trusts and foundations, develop our corporate case for support, manage relationships with funders and develop plans to increase our income from events and individual donors. 

Our strengths include our strong base of faithful long-term funders, demonstrable evidence of impact to strengthen our case for support, a strong reserves position, plus a large group of volunteer tutors to draw upon for links to corporates.

About You 

To join us as a Fundraising Manager, you will need: 

- Experience in fundraising with grants, trusts and/or corporates, and a track record of delivering on targets 
- Stakeholder management experience and the ability to manage long-term relationships with funders to build strong partnerships 
- Strong networking skills, and a proactive and tenacious approach to identify new avenues for income generation 
- The ability to speak and write passionately and persuasively about our work

Other organisations may call this role Charity Fundraising Manager, Grants Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, or Senior Fundraising Officer. 

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. For the right candidate, we can provide this role on a part time basis, working four days per week (30 hours). 

We will be reviewing applications on a case by case basis due to business need. To avoid disappointment, please apply early and we will contact you in due course

Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

So, if you’re looking for the opportunity to help empower young people as a Fundraising Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Stockdales is a well-established charity based in Sale, Manchester. We are committed to making a difference to children and adults with learning disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their families through our residential and community services. Each year, Stockdales helps hundreds of people to be the best version of themselves regardless of the challenges they face.

Short Job Description

The fundraising manager and fundraising officer make up the fundraising team at Stockdales. They work closely together to make sure all aspects of fundraising are covered successfully: individual supporters, fundraising volunteers, community groups, companies, charitable trusts/foundations and events. They are also responsible for all aspects of Stockdales’ marketing and PR.

We’re looking for a friendly, well-organised and committed person to join our small but busy fundraising team as our fundraising officer. This is an existing role which has been carefully developed over the last 5 years. Do you have what it takes to make this role your own and shape it even further?

As our fundraising officer, you will enjoy a varied, exciting role, with no two days the same! Your responsibilities will include all aspects of the fundraising administration, managing small scale community events, raising awareness of the organisation locally, putting the content together for our website, social media pages and newsletters (currently 3 times per year) as well as making sure our supporters have a high quality experience.

You’ll need to be a good all-rounder, think on your feet and work independently and flexible because there will be some evening and weekend work. You’ll also have a flair for creative writing as you will be putting interesting stories together for our newsletters and punchy posts for social media. A ‘head for numbers’, an eye for detail and strong problem solving skills and IT skills are also needed.

Excellent people skills are a must. In this role you will meet all sorts of people from many walks of life, so you will need to be confident and a good communicator. The fundraising team is in regular contact with the people we support too. This might be whilst taking photos, showing supporters round or simply dropping in to say hello. We support people of all abilities, some with severe learning disabilities and complex health needs. It is essential you are comfortable with this.

This is a thoroughly rewarding role for the right person. You might already come from a fundraising background or you may have all of the transferrable skills needed to make this your move into the charity sector. Whichever, if this is you, then we’d love to hear from you!

Blind Veterans UK is the national charity helping blind ex-service men and women lead independent and fulfilling lives.  We offer blind veterans access to the highest quality of services to help them discover life beyond sight loss. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual who has the experience and flair to plan and execute regional fundraising activities that acquire, retain and develop supporters and deliver sustainable fundraising support for the Charity.  As an accomplished Community and Events Fundraising Manager you will have:

• Experience of developing, implementing and successful delivery of a regional fundraising plan
• A track record of leading and managing a team to achieve a step increase in income from community fundraising activity and to achieve/surpass fundraising targets.
• Ability to demonstrate success in growing regional and community fundraising activity in a crowded market, for similar non-profit organisations
• Experience of assessing return on investment and growth potential with ability to see the bigger picture and make good choices
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively and building effective relationships with a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders
• Excellent skills in project management, planning and budgeting. 

The successful candidate must also hold a valid driver’s licence or have the ability to travel across the country. 

Benefits include free life assurance, a generous pension scheme and training and development opportunities.

Closing date:  Sunday 24 November 2019 (midnight)

Interview and Assessment date:  Monday 2 December 2019

To be considered for this role please send your CV and supporting statement of no more than 500 words, outlining your suitability for the role in Word format.

Due to the high number of enquiries and applications we receive for our vacancies we unable to acknowledge each one, so if you haven't heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume that we won't be inviting you for an interview. You are, of course, welcome to try again if a suitable post comes up. We are unable to provide feedback to candidates not shortlisted for interview.

Job title: Fundraising Lead
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week – some evening and weekend work required
Salary: NJC points 23 (£26,999) to 26 (£29,636) per year
Responsible to: Head of Development
Responsible for: Fundraising Officer
Location: based in Chorley with extensive travel across Lancashire and occasionally to other areas of the UK

Are you ready for your next fundraising challenge? Do you want to join a team that are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing in Lancashire?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic self-starter, whose skillset matches our ambitious plans to grow the amount of unrestricted income we raise, through the generous support of local people, organisations and businesses.

We’re looking for someone who has experience of fundraising and/or sales, but above all someone who is passionate and shares Lancashire Mind’s ambition to achieve Mental Wellbeing for All.

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

Deadline for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 5th December 2019

Interviews will be held in Chorley on Thursday 12th December – please keep this date free in your diary because we’re not able to offer alternative dates.

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

We do this through our long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to over £8M in 2017.  This success has been, in large part, due to working closely with our programme teams in the UK and around the world to develop and deliver large scale, community-based eye care programmes, that have resonated with foundation and statutory donors.

About the role

The Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer leads on all our Trusts and Foundations relationships and activities. By delivering excellent and tailored stewardship to existing supporters, and a rolling research plan to ensure the pipeline of opportunities is continually refreshed, this post manages the portfolio of Trusts and Foundations which contributes over £300,000 funding to Orbis UK.  This post reports to the Head of Partnerships who has overall responsibility for Corporate Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Fundraising.

Title: Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer

Department: Fundraising and Communications (team of 20)

Reports to: Head of Partnerships

Location: London, UK (near Monument)

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week permanent

Salary: £28,000- £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The main responsibilities of this role include

Deliver first class stewardship and relationship management to Trusts and Foundations donors to maximise the value and length of their support.

• Produce general and bespoke reports (as required) to keep donors updated on the work they are funding.
• Develop a creative strategy to engage Trusts and Foundations to increase income, including tailored communications and timely updates on relevant information. 
• Bring an innovative approach to pipeline development, generating new opportunities from a range of sources and approaches.
• Represent Orbis UK externally at meetings, presentations and networking events to raise awareness of our work and increase credibility with potential or current donors.
• Actively engage in identifying opportunities to leverage Trusts and Foundations relationships to maximise high value donations through other income streams.
• Ensure all activity in relation to Trusts and Foundations fundraising, pipeline development and reporting are accurately recorded on Raiser’s Edge, and data management complies with GDPR.

Full details of the job description can be downloaded from our website or Charity Jobs website.

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• 22 days holiday plus three days between Christmas and New Year
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Access to low cost gym within the building
• Flexible working including flex-time

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Interest free season ticket loan

Application and interviews

Closing Date: 9am Monday 25th November 2019
First Interviews:  Thursday 28th November 2019

Second Interviews: Thursday 5th December 2019

Start Date: ASAP

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants may be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by Friday 29th November, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favorable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, race, disability, gender, marital status, religion or faith or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter to HR Manager.

Rumbletums is a Community Café offering non-accredited training and work experience opportunities to young people with learning disabilities.

The main purpose of the role of Project Manager is to work with the Board of Trustees in developing the future strategic direction of Rumbletums, to manage Rumbletums on a day-to-day basis and to lead the programme of training and development of our trainees.

The training is based in our café and trainees undertake a range of ‘Front of House’ and kitchen duties and other related activities that enable them to develop specific and transferable skills relevant to the catering industry, plus communication and life skills, as well as greater self-esteem and confidence.

We need someone who has experience of working with young people with learning disabilities in a vocational or learning setting and with proven experience of effective management, as well as excellent leadership and motivational skills.

The Phoenix Stroke Club was established in 1979 and is a registered charity affiliated to the Stroke Association.  Membership is open to those with any neurological problem but the majority of our members have suffered a stroke and have varying degrees of disability including speech and communication problems. 

Job Purpose:

To ensure the smooth operation of the Phoenix Stroke Club, resolving all day to day issues as they arise and proposing improvements as needed.

To run the Communications Group that runs on a Thursday.

To consolidate the Club’s position as a key provider of “stroke aftercare” services within the Horsham district and surrounding area.

To understand the changes taking place in statutory provision for “stroke aftercare” and to develop appropriate strategies to meet those changes.

To develop new services in conjunction with the Trustees.

To identify sources of funding and prepare grant applications, tender documents and submissions to potential funders.

To work with the Club Supervisor, to delegate appropriate tasks and to supervise that Club Supervisor.

To recruit, manage and support volunteers to assist in the running of the Club and train them in their duties. 

The trustees will support the jobholder in this.

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply Button' and send your CV along with a covering letter outlining why your suitable to the role. - Please be aware shortlisted applicants will need to fill out an application form. 

I CAN is looking for an exceptional Philanthropy Manager to support our fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and a key part of the team, the new Philanthropy Manager will develop and manage a portfolio of donors, significantly improving our performance in building long term engaging relationships and raising funds.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Significant experience of building and managing personal relationships with high net worth individuals and/or senior stake holders and/or influential individuals.
• Implementation experience of the principles of major gift fundraising, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors or equivalent experience in a commercial organisation.
• Experience networking with, and influencing, senior people both internally and externally in order to achieve pre-defined outcomes.

I CAN, the UK’s leading children’s communication charity, has an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children in the UK.

I CAN believes that language is a fundamental life skill, essential for learning. Good language at age five is the single most important factor in helping children escape poverty. 10% of children in the UK have long-term persistent speech, language and communication needs, I CAN is determined to lead on raising the profile of this issue.

Through its training programmes, interventions and specialist schools, I CAN provides critical support to children of all ages and the children’s workforce. Thousands of nurseries and schools benefit from its evidence-based programmes. I CAN itself runs two special schools for children and young people with the most complex communication needs. 

I CAN has ambitious plans for growth over the next three years and needs to grow its voluntary fundraising income to allow the charity to develop pioneering new approaches in supporting children who have trouble communicating.

If this sounds interesting please apply with your CV and a supporting statement on how to meet the criteria for the role. Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th December.  

I CAN is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the safeguarding and welfare of children. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.