The National Holocaust Centre and Museum (NHCM) plays a unique role in the UK as a memorial, a museum, a place of testimony and learning. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual into the new post of Director of Fundraising. This position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to play a pivotal role in a unique institution and help position us for future growth.

Set in a beautiful rural location, yet only 90 minutes from Central London, we are also the only place of Holocaust remembrance & learning in the world founded by non-Jewish people. The remarkable Smith family designed and built the Centre in 1995, creating a uniquely peaceful and contemplative ‘safe space’ including beautiful memorial rose gardens. Rapidly, they attracted not only visitors and school groups but an amazing team of Holocaust survivors for whom we became a home from home. We blossomed into an Arts Council supported museum of global creative excellence. But the Smith family ethos endures, as does our beloved family of Holocaust survivors. Their stories will always remain at the heart of our learning programmes.

Our hugely exciting redevelopment project will reinforce and sustain our mission in the face of twin challenges. First, rising anti-Jewish racism and social media which distorts the history of the world’s greatest crime against humanity. Second, we are slowly losing the Holocaust survivors who were first-hand witnesses. To offset their inevitable passing, we have created cutting-edge interactive VR and app experiences. These will future-proof Holocaust education for our whole sector. And the world-class team of designers and architects we have hired for redevelopment will enhance and grow the ecosystem they all live in.

If you’re a highly organised self-starter with a successful track-record in philanthropy fundraising, confident and able to lead a team, ideally with a good knowledge of the Jewish philanthropic community, we would love to hear from you. 

Location: Flexible with proximity to London and regular visits to NHCM, Laxton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0PA.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Lead all aspect of the fundraising programme, including shaping the strategy, identifying areas of growth and delivering activity to achieve agreed income targets.
2. Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects giving, or with the potential to give, five and six figure gifts and legacies and also support key staff, Trustees and senior volunteers to engage and cultivate new and existing donors.
3. Design and deliver an effective indivdual giving and legacy programme, ensuring that our supporters feel fully engaged in our work.
4. Support the Trusts and Grants Manager and their team to meet income targets.
5. Recruit and retain a high performing fundraising team, ensuring staff feel motivated and supported and adhere to relevant HR processes.
6. Provide regular reports to the Museum Director and other senior staff, allowing them to monitor progress in fundraising and work with them to mitigate identified risks as required.
7. Be a leading authority on matters related to fundraising, providing advice on best practice and new developments within the voluntary sector, ensuring NHCM remains abreast of changes in fundraising regulatory requirements.
8. Represent NHCM externally on a wide range of matters, including acting as a representative at meetings and events when required.
9. Work unsociable hours and travel across the UK as necessary to fulfil the remit of the role.
10. Undertake other activities as requested by the Museum Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification or
• Relevant professional experience, which demonstrates equivalent academic skills of literacy, numeracy and analytical ability.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to achieve significant income targets and provide strategic leadership within a fast-paced fundraising environment.
• Significant success in securing and managing five-figure, multi-year donations from high-net-worth individuals.
• Demonstrable experience of managing complex relationships with high-net-worth individuals, charitable trusts, Trustees and senior volunteers.
• Demonstrable experience of leading fundraising teams and achieving income targets.
• Experience of applying effective problem-solving techniques when the situation demands.
• Demonstrable experience of deploying entrepreneurial approaches to challenges and ability to maximise new opportunities when they arise.
• Demonstrable experience of financial and budgetary management.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the Jewish community in the UK.
• Experience of fundraising for a capital campaign.
• Experience of securing donations from charitable trusts, statutory funders and/or corporates.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders and facilitate cross-team working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a wide range of media and audiences and close asks.
• Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of best practice and new initiatives in fundraising.
• Understanding of the changing fundraising landscape and what this means for fundraising and the charity sector.
• Excellent organisational and workload management skills.
• Strong IT and digital skills including confidence with CRM databases, using social media and other web-based resources.

Desirable

• Understanding of the issues facing organisations that work with Holocaust survivors and their families.

At Derby City Mission we are entering an exciting phase in our development and are looking for someone with excellent skills to support the Chief Executive and his office. In this role you will play a pivotal part in helping to make a real difference to those who need us most by providing an effective fundraising service both for our existing activities and to help us move forward with our growth and development plans.

As the Fundraising Facilitator, you will co-ordinate all DCM fundraising projects, including applications to trusts and foundations, pitching for corporate partners and working with the rest of DCM on fundraising events.

You will focus on maximising donations to achieve our fundraising targets. You will also manage DCM fundraising database, and will work with the Fundraising Development Team to maintain both the traditional and digital fundraising.

We’re looking for someone who has experience in fundraising or has an aptitude to learn swiftly. You should be a team player. You should be confident, proactive, an excellent communicator and organiser, who will enjoy the chance to take on this varied and active role.

As a Charity we are able to be creative, fleet of foot and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together. Our CARE values are embedded throughout the organisation –

 Care, Acceptance, Resilience and Empathy.

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a small and dynamic charity that sits at the heart of our communities.  We lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying from a terminal or life limiting illness.  We are able to offer the opportunity to join our successful income generation team at an exciting point in our organisation’s development of new care services.

 You will be responsible for growing income and continuing to grow the network of supporters who share our vision.

You will focus specifically on growing our database of regular givers through the development of direct mail campaigns and effective relationship management of these donors. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to make a real impact on the long-term income development plan at Nottinghamshire Hospice, supporting the continuing development of our care delivery to patients and families in Nottinghamshire.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Standard DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Nottinghamshire Hospice is a non-smoking organisation.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Registered Charity no: 509759

As a Charity we are able to be creative, fleet of foot and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together. Our CARE values are embedded throughout the organisation –

 Care, Acceptance, Resilience and Empathy.

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a small and dynamic charity that sits at the heart of our communities.  We lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying from a terminal or life limiting illness.  We are able to offer the opportunity to join our successful income generation team at an exciting point in our organisation’s development of new care services.  You will be responsible for creating a legacy income development programme of activity to both increase pledges made to the hospice and increase income across in-memory giving opportunities.

The successful candidate will use their networking skills to develop relationships with Solicitors, Will Writers and Funeral Directors, as well as those individuals who specifically choose to support the Hospice through a gift in their Will. Excellent internal communications skills are required to facilitate conversations around asking for gifts in wills with colleagues around the organisation. The role will report to the Individual Giving Fundraiser and will therefore compliment the relationships the hospice holds with all our individual supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Legacy Fundraiser to make a real impact on the long-term income development plan at Nottinghamshire Hospice, supporting the continuing development of our care delivery to patients and families in our communities.

If you are an experienced learning and development practitioner who is enthusiastic about online learning and the digital environment then we would like to hear from you.

We are particularly seeking someone who is passionate about being part of a faith-based team who can help to train and develop churches with their digital communications and hybrid church, grow the regional team’s own online offer, and work with other team members to create compelling content for social media and digital newsletters.

In addition to the digital remit you will also undertake, with other members of the team, a range of learning and development aimed at supporting and encouraging the church in living out Our Calling. You may also be called upon to deliver support across the Connexion as well as in bespoke contexts within the region.

We are seeking to recruit a home based half-time post (17.5 hours/week equivalent worked in a pattern of annualised hours) in the Eastern Region of the Learning Network (working across the Beds, Essex & Herts, East Anglia, Northampton, Nottingham & Derby and Lincolnshire Districts of the Methodist Church) which covers a substantial geographic area.

The post holder will (jointly with another part-time member of the regional team) also hold the key relationships with the East Anglia District.

The seven-member team based in the Eastern Region covers a wide range of learning and development including:
 

• preparing and delivering a range of faith based activities, events and initiatives.
• facilitating effective and transformational conversations with individuals and small groups.
• meeting with colleagues to plan, develop and review learning and embed new ways of working.
• building good relationships with circuits, districts, individuals and communities across the church and beyond.
• sharing individual gifts and experiences across a number of teams and other groups.
• regular travel, weekend and evening work.

As an inclusive organisation we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups, as they are currently under-represented within the Learning and Development team.

Closing Date: noon, 20th September 2021

Interviews: 13 October 2021

Reporting to: Communications Manager

Location: One of the Fareshare Depots

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours/week

Salary: £21,000 per year (£14,000 pro rata)

About FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, fighting food poverty and hunger by tackling waste. We source good quality food that is surplus to requirements from retailers and manufacturers. We rely on an army of volunteers to help redistribute this food to 550 frontline charities such as school breakfast clubs, community centres and organisations supporting those who are homeless, unemployed, socially isolated and recovering from addiction. These organisations provide meals and food parcels to more than 35,000 vulnerable people every week.

The Role

We are seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer to support our Communications Manager in the delivery of a comprehensive communications strategy.

Flexibility and a positive attitude are essential, along with a desire to learn all about marketing in a charity. Great writing and graphic design skills are required, as is an interest/aptitude for photography/videography.  We are looking for a proactive team player to join our friendly team and, if you're dedicated and ambitious, FareShare Midlands is an excellent place to grow your career. 

Main Responsibilities
Strategy

• Support the Communications Manager in their delivery of the overall communications strategy
• Work with the Communications Manager and other teams to develop and implement integrated communications and marketing strategies and fundraising appeals
• Assist on monitoring progress, impact and success against KPIs

Communications

• Support the Communications Manager with the design, content and production of up-to-date marketing materials across the organisation
• Assist the team with written content including social media posts, blog posts and regular email updates
• Create high quality and engaging content for online and print use
• Develop and manage the database of case studies

Social Media & Website

• Create and schedule a variety of content across all platforms in line with the Social Media Plan (written, graphic design, photos and video)
• Develop a variety of fresh and relevant content to keep the charity’s website up-to-date
• Research trends and opportunities and help to improve our social media presence, followers and engagement
• Assist on monitoring engagement, analysing performance and reporting on channel effectiveness

PR, Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the Communications Manager with the circulation and promotion of press releases
• Assist the Communications Manager with the development and implementation of the public affairs strategy including greater emphasis on media ops
• Help with tracking and reporting on media coverage and stakeholder engagement

Other

• Assist with the delivery of internal communications, including the monthly newsletter
• Develop and manage the email marketing database
• Work effectively with staff and volunteers, in particular members of the fundraising team
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support the operations of the charity

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• 12 months’ experience (work or volunteering) in communications, marketing, fundraising or relationship-building
• Experience in creating content including digital
• Strong skills in content writing and graphic design
• A familiarity with the best practices of social media and common platforms
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet objectives and deadlines

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time, prioritise and plan effectively
• Creative thinker
• An interest in and commitment to FareShare’s mission and core values

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in a field such as communications, marketing or journalism
• Experience in managing communications campaigns
• Experience gained in a charity or social enterprise
• Photography skills
• Videography skills

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 20th September 2021

Interviews will take place week commencing 27th September 2021

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity supporting less-advantaged students to secure graduate jobs in sectors including Consulting, Government & Public Sector, Law and Technology. We deliver a comprehensive programme of professional development to over 2,000 students, working in close partnership with leading employers such as Civil Service, Deloitte, FactSet, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey and Slaughter and May.

upReach is recruiting for our unique Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). This opportunity would suit individuals who have a passion for social mobility and are looking to gain exposure to various aspects of charity management while working with young people who are exploring their career options. We would welcome applications from those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change, recent graduates, and those graduating in 2021. 

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Key Information

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme is a unique 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week), with exposure to key aspects of charity management (1 day per week).

Programme Coordinators work directly with students, partner employers and universities to deliver our core programmes of support across all career sectors. 

Role: Programme Coordinator, FCLP

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle, or Nottingham

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 

Start date: January 2022, with a few spaces available for an immediate start

Duration: Permanent 

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Salary: £23,000 per annum (£24,000 if based in London)

Application Deadline:  5pm Thursday 30th September 2021
 

About the Role & The Programme

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management (1 day per week). The programme is designed either for high-calibre graduates from any university, academic subject and background, or for those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change and experience in the charity sector. 

The programme works on a rotational basis, providing individuals with six months experience in up to five of the below areas of charity management:

1. Alumni Programme

2. Branding, Design & Marketing

3. Employer Partnerships

4. Development Events & Projects 

5. External Affairs 

6. Finance & Operations

7. Fundraising & Development

8. HR & Governance

9. Safeguarding & Associate Welfare 

10. Impact Measurement & Reporting

11. Social Media & Communication

12. Tech Project Management

13. University Partnerships

14. Volunteer Management

In addition to the charity management rotations, an FCLP Programme Coordinator will be responsible for delivering personalised employment-­focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by giving them the necessary skills to secure a top job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working with undergraduates and supporting the charity in a key area of its operations. 

Core delivery responsibilities for an FCLP Programme Coordinator will include: 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, supporting them to achieve their career goals

• Developing and delivering professional development­-focused support

• Individual and small group work with Associates 

• Supporting Associates when applying to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs 

• Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to support all Associates

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and employer partners

• Planning and delivering events and workshops with partners

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission and are interested in learning about, and gaining experience in, charity management. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems 

2. Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage a varied workload

3. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*

4. University degree (2:1 or higher) in any discipline, or equivalent experience

5. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently

6. Excellent communication skills and strong written English

7. Ability to engage and communicate confidently with undergraduates, corporate volunteers (mentors) and employers via phone, email, and in person

*The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process 

2. Strong negotiation skills and experience in roles requiring influence 

3. Experience with public speaking or leading workshops

4. Experience working in one or more of the career sectors that upReach support Associates applying to

Values & Competencies

upReach upholds the following values:

• Perseverance

• Integrity

• Advocacy

• Aspiration

• Proactivity 

We are looking for candidates to display the following competencies during the application stages:

• Problem solving and decision making

• Planning and organising

• Collaboration

• Passion and motivation

• Communication skills