The Brent Centre for Young People is the leading mental health charity for young people in North West London, supporting over 700 young people a year with a wide range of issues. We offer specialised psychoanalytic treatments in the areas of breakdown and suicide prevention, self-harm, depression, eating disorders, exam anxiety and more. Our approach is rooted in a psychoanalytic approach and tailored specifically to young people in the form of Adolescent Exploratory Therapy (AET),  Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. We aim to reach significantly more young people and their parents/carers in the years ahead, drawing on our heritage that combines specialist treatment in house and outreach into communities. The Centre continued to support its young clientele even during this Covid19 pandemic.

The responsibilities of the Head of Development and Fundraising will encompass overall leadership on business development, fundraising, communications, innovative funding and partnerships of various kinds. This is a wide-ranging role which also bring strategic insight into how to enhance performance across the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the leadership team of a well-respected charity at a time of not only change and growth, but when its work has never been in greater demand. In addition to candidates with charity experience, we are interested to hear from candidates with commercial sector backgrounds in Business Development, Fundraising, Communications, Marketing, etc. seeking to work in the charity sector.

The post of Head of Development and Fundraising will play a key role in this exciting stage, increasing our fundraising and other income, helping us to raise our profile, reaching new partners and funding organisations – helping to define and deliver our Growth Strategy in order to reach more young people who are struggling with mental health challenges and the consequences for them and their families.

Catch22 is hiring a Senior Development Manager (Public Sector), who will be a central member of the Catch22 Development Team, while also sitting on the Community Links Senior Management Team (SMT).

You will be integral to both Community Links’ and Catch22’s work with public sector commissioners: you will build new public service delivery propositions using your relationship building and sales skills. This role is central to Catch22’s Development Team’s ambitious plans for finding large-scale public sector opportunities that align to our reform mission and our goal to build resilience and aspiration in people and communities.

A Corporate Partnerships Manager, focused on Community Links fundraising, will report to you and aid with proposal writing and account management.

· Full-time, permanent contract

· £45,000 per annum depending on experience

· London based role with some flexible working arrangements available

Summary of main duties & accountabilities

· Lead the way in securing significant public sector opportunities for Catch22, with a focus on public sector opportunities that would benefit Community Links

· Build a pipeline of public sector opportunities

· Design innovative delivery programmes and write persuasive proposals

· Nurture relationships and look for opportunities to build in existing accounts

· Grow your internal relationships and take Catch22 forward

What does good look like for this role?

You will be working in Business Development and with the wider Development Team to hit our income targets. You’ll be generating new leads, developing strong relationships, designing new services and, once funding is secured, handing over to operations.

Summary of essential criteria

•Knowledge of one or more of Catch22’s Policy interest areas (health, youth/children’s services, employment, debt advice/financial capability and community services)

•Understanding of public sector government funding

• Understanding of business development/fundraising cycle – generating leads, pipeline development and conversion

•Experience of business development

•Experience of building complex partnerships with multiple external partners

•Management of full life cycle of a project

•Experience of managing multiple projects at once and skillfully balancing priorities under time pressures

• Experience of securing funding above six figures

•Strong interpersonal skills – good relationship builder

•Financial planning, reporting and forecasting (budgeting and interpreting management accounts)

•Project management skills – ability to manage a project from beginning to end, from the earliest idea of what a new service will be, all the way through to signing contract/ grant agreement with partners

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to write compelling proposals and present engagingly

•Research skills, to understand potential funders and their priorities

•Strategic thinking around marketplaces, audiences, organisations and stakeholders to effectively engage with commissioners

This is a unique opportunity to influence and drive the strategic growth of MyBnk by generating the revenue and investment to support our Vision 2024. Our mission is a financially capable and enterprising generation and we focus on:

• Young adults in the greatest need - who can’t afford mistakes

• The very young – when habits are set

• All young adults entering independence – making choices now.

With young people, we design and deliver at scale relevant, proven financial education, trusted by young people to help them make the right money choices. We invest in independent evaluation and use what we learn to improve programmes and to influence stakeholders towards meaningful financial education for all young people.

You will have a passion for the benefits of financial education and an appreciation of what it takes to ensure it works consistently at scale.

Inclusivity

MyBnk is committed to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential.

Director of Development
Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge
Highly Competitive Salary

Fitzwilliam seeks to appoint an experienced professional into the role of Director of Development, a lead for philanthropic fundraising across the College. This is a key senior, strategic position and comes at an exciting time, with the recent appointment of Baroness Sally Morgan as the College’s ninth Master.

Fitzwilliam is a large, modern, diverse and friendly college and enjoys a seven-acre tranquil site within ten minutes' cycle ride of all the major faculties and departments. Most of its award-winning contemporary architecture dates from the 1960s onwards, including some of the best student accommodation in Cambridge, a state-of-the-art auditorium and the Olisa Library. Fitzwilliam's beautiful gardens are one of Cambridge's best-kept secrets. 

The community is a dynamic, forward-looking one, reflecting Fitzwilliam’s motto of ‘The Best of the Old and the New’. The College combines a drive for academic excellence and inquiry, with a commitment to widening access to a Cambridge education. Fitzwilliam has one of the highest proportions of state school pupils in Cambridge and can demonstrate through its results that widening participation and academic success go hand in hand. 

Fitzwilliam maintains close relationships with a community of over 10,000 alumni, who give support financially and in other ways. The 150th Anniversary Campaign that concluded two years ago, having raised £23.5 million over a ten-year period, was an illustration of that support. With the arrival of the new Master in 2019 and a new Bursar in 2020, the College has embarked on the development of a new strategic plan, which will enable Fitzwilliam to redefine its mission, to be confident about its identity as a college and to develop clear priorities for the years ahead. The components of this refreshed strategic vision will be used to form the basis of a new and ambitious fundraising campaign for the College.

The College sees this appointment as an exciting and challenging opportunity for a strategic and motivated individual who will actively seek - and seize - new fundraising opportunities, be they within Fitzwilliam’s alumni community or beyond. Supported by a new Communications & Alumni Engagement team, which sits alongside Development, the Director will lead a dedicated team of three with scope to reorganise and/or build the team as needed. The Director will report directly to the Bursar and will carry a dotted reporting line to the Master. Both the Master and Bursar are committed to give generously of their time and networks in the pursuit of ambitious philanthropy for the College. The Director will be expected to spend a significant proportion of time meeting with current or prospective donors in the UK and overseas.

As the College’s principal fundraiser, you will carry your own portfolio of major gifts prospects and will have a lead role in the solicitation of major donations. You will be a confident communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills and an enjoyment of people. You will have a strong sense of integrity and a proven track record in securing philanthropic gifts from major donors, together with experience of a variety of styles and types of fundraising campaigns, expertise in relationship management, outstanding organisational and management skills and a passion for the mission of Fitzwilliam College.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading academic institutions and, with the full support of the new leadership, to deliver a step-change in philanthropic fundraising. 

The College recognises the importance of this position and a Fellowship will be awarded to the successful candidate.

The Place in Settle – Development Director

The Place in Settle, Commercial Courtyard, Settle

We are looking for a person able to drive the development of The Place from the beginning. Someone with vision, focus, real local knowledge, and a desire to grow with the role. Responsible to the Board of Trustees, you will need to be both a strategic thinker, happy to be hands on and a natural leader.

Utilising excellent community development skills, you will engage with core partners, the wider VCS, statutory partners, local groups, users and the wider community to develop appropriate activities, secure funding to ensure sustainability, support the roll-out of new initiatives and foster a real sense of ownership by local people.

The Place in Settle is a new, forward thinking Charitable Incorporated Organisation rooted in and focused on the local area and community wellbeing. It aims to provide a focal point for local residents of all ages to be as well as they can be by: accessing up-to-date information about health and wellbeing; participating in well-being focused activities and support and; getting involved in volunteering opportunities that help the whole community stay well.

For further information about this opportunity, please visit our website via the Apply link.

Application Closing Date: Monday 8th February 5pm

Interview Date: Interviews are planned to take place the week beginning the 22nd February. Interviews may be held on-line if required by government guidance.

Director of Development & Alumni Relations
University of Liverpool 
Highly Competitive Salary

The University of Liverpool seeks to appoint an exceptional individual into the role of Director of Development & Alumni Relations, a figurehead for alumni engagement and fundraising across the University. The University aspires to strengthen its ties with its diverse global community and to significantly grow funds raised from philanthropic sources, including from alumni, foundations and friends of the University and in particular from major gifts.

Since 1881, when its origins were inspired by a civic mission and enabled by philanthropic support, the University of Liverpool has been transforming lives through an ever-evolving portfolio of academic programmes, an ongoing commitment to widening participation in higher education and an impressive range of internationally acclaimed, life-changing research. A founding member of the Russell Group, associated with nine Nobel Prize winners, the University has a reputation that continues to grow, thanks to the endeavours of its staff, students and alumni.

The University’s modern, 100-acre campus is situated in the heart of Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter and a short walk from the city centre. Liverpool is known throughout the world for its football, The Beatles and the ‘original redbrick university’. It is a place full of surprises – stunning architecture, a thriving and diverse cultural scene, restaurants and, perhaps above all, the friendliest and most welcoming of people. Rural idylls can be found within easy commuting distance, while extraordinary landscapes including the Lake District and the mountains of North Wales are just a day trip away.

The University’s ambitions are set out in ‘Strategy 2026,’ a ten-year strategy that seeks to further enhance its global impact in research, scholarship and knowledge leadership. The strategy draws on the strengths of its world-leading research and impact activities and its unique work in attracting students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their potential and become highly employable, global citizens. 

The University sees this appointment as an exciting and challenging opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and imaginative fundraiser. Reporting to the Director of External Relations and working closely with the Vice Chancellor, you will be responsible for devising and implementing an innovative fundraising and alumni engagement strategy, which aims to deliver the University’s ambitious funding priorities in support of the wider 2026 strategy.

Leading and inspiring a highly-effective team, you will bring a forward-thinking and creative approach to developing high-value relationships to maximise philanthropic income from both new and established sources, harnessing the help of academics, alumni and volunteers as appropriate. As the University’s chief fundraiser, you will carry your own portfolio of major gifts prospects and will have an important role in the solicitation of six- and seven-figure donations. You will also play a key role in increasing engagement with the University’s 220,000 alumni, in the UK and around the world.

You will be a confident communicator with well-developed interpersonal skills and inspirational leadership abilities. You will have well-rounded experience of strategic fundraising at a senior level and a proven track record in securing philanthropic gifts from major donors, gained within a large, complex organisation. You will be an excellent team player with a strong sense of integrity, outstanding networking and persuasive skills and a personal alignment with the values, and communicable passion for the vision and mission of the University of Liverpool.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and global institution with a deep commitment to growing philanthropic income and strengthening alumni relations. Operating within a supportive and effective leadership structure, there is enormous potential for success in the role and the chance to make a strong personal impact.

Salary – competitive
Full Time, All year round. 
The School would consider an element of flexible working for this role.

Rugby School seeks an outstanding individual for the position of Deputy Director of Development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished individual with significant experience in fundraising, marketing and/or relationship building, a passion for education and demonstrable commitment to securing income for one of the country’s leading independent schools. 

The Deputy Director of Development will have a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating specific fundraising activities, including the generation of regular gifts, legacy pledges and growing a portfolio of donors. The postholder will also co-ordinate the operational work of the Development Office, including managing the day to day running of the office and overseeing the work of the Senior Research Officer and the Development Officer and the maintenance of systems.

Founded in 1567 through a legacy from Lawrence Sheriff, grocer and spice merchant to Queen Elizabeth I, Rugby School is one of the oldest public schools in England and is renowned worldwide for being the place where the game of rugby was born and developed. Today, Rugby School is a co-educational boarding school with 840 students aged 13 – 18 years and following a merger at the start of 2020 Bilton Grange Preparatory School and a 300 further students aged 3 – 13 joined the Rugby School Group.

With an outstanding reputation for academic excellence as well as for achievement in co-curricular activity, students are drawn from a variety of backgrounds and the School is committed to broadening intake through bursaries and scholarships. 

Rugby School seeks a talented candidate for this position, with the ability to: act independently and with good judgement; develop and maintain excellent relationships with volunteers, donors and prospects; think strategically and tactically in connection with fundraising goals; combine initiative and flair with attention to detail and manage a number of projects over long periods. The successful candidate will also need to be a superior communicator with strong written and verbal skills and have the credibility and integrity to motivate others.

For a driven and entrepreneurial individual with a track record of success, this is an opportunity to join a leading independent school and really make your mark.

For more information and to apply: please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found on the School's website.

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis and candidates may be contacted as part of the shortlisting process. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

The final deadline for applicants is 31 January 2021, 12 noon.

Please contact the HR department if you would like to request a copy of the candidate pack. Details can be found on the School's website.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Charity Registration Number 528752

We are looking for a skilled and dedicated person for an excellent opportunity to lead a new directorate at our ground-breaking charity.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders. Your remit would be directly with the first three strands and those in your team will offer support to the fourth.

Head of Business Development (statutory, trusts, foundations)

Islington Mind

£42,000 pro-rata

3 days per week – 21 hours

Permanent

Islington Mind is dedicated to promote the preservation and safeguarding of mental health. We support the recovery process of people who experience mental distress and provide for the relief and the wellbeing of their carers.

We want everyone to have better mental health and wellbeing, to realise their ambitions and make the most of their lives, their relationships and their communities.

As the leading independent mental health organisation in Islington we offer high-quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support.

You will be joining an award-winning organisation. Last year our client-led LGBTQ+ service was shortlisted for Charity or Non-Profit Organisation of the Year at the British Diversity Awards.

As Head of Business Development you will hold lead responsibility for our business development programme, which generates a sustainable funding pipeline from a variety of sources, namely statutory, trusts and foundations.

Of crucial importance to the success of the role will be maintaining effective relationships with commissioners and funders in order that we understand their funding priorities and planning cycles.

How to apply

Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Monday 15th February

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and skilled all-rounder to lead a new initiative that will support racialised minority charity professionals to progress in the sector.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders. Your remit will be to set-up and run Black Charity Leaders.

Despite being the wealthiest county in the UK, across Surrey there are many pockets of genuine deprivation, often hidden within towns and villages normally associated with prosperity and high living standards. Society’s most pressing issues, hidden in plain sight.

Since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation for Surrey has been successfully bringing together those within the county who are in a position to give with those driving local action. We bring together local donors and those acting to provide positive solutions in our communities for local people and disadvantaged individuals.

Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with the Foundation, which supports a growing programme of grant-making to communities. The Community Foundation for Surrey is part of a national network of 46 Community Foundations, one of the fastest growing philanthropic movements in the UK.

We have some ambitious targets to grow the Foundation over the next five years, and our new Development Officer will play a key role in supporting the organisation to reach these ambitions. After an exceptional year in 2020, this is a very exciting time to be joining our growing Community Foundation.

What we are looking for
In this newly created role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference by developing a career in the voluntary sector. You will love research and working with data - and be experienced in using a variety of research tools. You will be highly organised and able to prioritise several competing work strands effectively, sometimes working to short deadlines. In addition, you will have the creative flair to write inspiring and engaging proposals for prospect Major Donors.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role.

INTERVIEW DATE: Interviews will take place on 16 February via Zoom.

Bede is an established local charity providing four specialist services. We support adults with a learning disability; women and men who experience domestic abuse; youth clubs and school holiday programmes and opportunities for community volunteering. Our team of around 40 staff work with an annual income of £1.2m.

We invite you to lead us through an exciting period of development as we move to a new purpose-built Centre in 2023. You'll join us at a key moment in our long and distinguished history, and take us into a dynamic future. Our current Director, Nick Dunne, who retires in 2021, will introduce you to this exceptional opportunity to make a real difference to our neighbours' lives.

This is a unique chance for an experienced senior manager from the not-for-profit sector to head our small, high-impact organisation. You will work with people in complex circumstances, and support specialist managers in grasping opportunities and assessing risks. In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of HR, charity finance, fundraising and governance to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability. We look forward to hearing from you - and offering a warm welcome from our lively and appreciative community. 

For an informal discussion about the role and to apply, please see application pack.

Closing date for applications 5pm Monday February 1, 2021.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit Bede w/c February 15
Interviews will be held on Thursday February 25.

We are seeking a capable and proactive Fundraising & Business Development Officer with relevant experience. Your first-hand experience of charity fundraising will enable you to take direct responsibility for a number of accounts with your own fundraising goals. You will work within an organisation which consistently exceeds its targets and delivers significantly positive outcomes for young people.

Inclusivity

MyBnk is committed to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential.

Inclusion London is a leading disability equality organisation run by and for Deaf and Disabled people. We have built a national reputation for effective policy and campaign work and for providing innovative business and organisational support to local Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations (DDPOs) in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply and develop your business and leadership skills within a leading equalities infrastructure organisation ensuring we deliver effective, sustainable, high quality and accessible business support that meets the needs of our sector. You will:

• Develop, deliver and commission a range of accessible core business advice, support and training to DDPOs in London.
• Carry out strategic research, evaluation and user-led service design/ co-production approaches with DDPOs so we can more effectively understand, evidence and meet the specialist infrastructure and capacity building needs of our sector.
• Manage Inclusion London’s ‘Strengthening DDPO capacity building’ projects.
• Work with the CEO to ensure the funding, expansion, quality and long- term sustainability of our business support work to the DDPO sector.

You will have excellent business and financial skills with experience providing advice and support on these issues, underpinned by a strong understanding of the importance, but also the challenges, of running third sector community organisations. You will have the ability to support, motivate, innovate, problem solve and provide effective management and leadership that combines attention to detail and quality with strategic vision.

To Apply:

Please click on the APPLY ON WEBSITE button below or above where you can download the application pack.

• Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 1st February 2021
• Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by: 5pm Friday 5 February 2021
• There will be a two-stage interview process with first stage interviews taking place w/c 22 February 2021 and second stage interviews taking place w/c 01 March 2021

Salary:  £46,100 p.a.

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Contract length: Permanent

Conditions: Non-contributory pension of 5%. 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Responsible to: The Chief Executive

Location: London, home-based and office-based (depending on Covid restrictions)

“Inclusion London is committed to equality, diversity and human rights. We welcome applications from Deaf or Disabled people from all sections of the community and particularly encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and the LGBTQI community”