The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

As part of the Global Logistics & Procurement team in Plan, this post will provide support in designing, co-creating, developing and maintaining Supply Chain policies, standards, procedures and tools, which reflect best practice to help enable project delivery improvements through improved Supply Chain performance across the organisation.

As Process Improvement Officer, you will support the Process and Standards Lead with technical processes mapping, improvement and expertise across Operational Planning, Procurement, Assets, Transport, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Distributions and GIK (Gifts in Kind). You will also be involved in supporting the assurance and audit processes.

In this role you will engage with members of staff at different levels and functions within the Global Hub and also in National Organisations, Regional Hubs and Country Offices.

The Individual

We are looking to recruit an organised and self-directed individual who has previous knowledge and experience of supporting the development and maintenance of processes and procedures in a Supply Chain environment. You will also have experience of supporting the design and embedding of change management activities (specifically Business Processes), and the implementation of processes within a complex organisation.

You will be able to work across a diverse organisation to manage stakeholders and ensure high levels of engagement to achieve desired outcomes. You will also ideally have knowledge and experience of major institutional donor rules and regulations, such as USAID, ECHO, DFIF and UN agencies.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and strong communication skills. Your attention to detail, consistency and thoroughness will be excellent, as will your ability to be a pro-active team player with a flexible and dynamic approach.

Location: Global Hub, Woking.

Type of Role: 6-month fixed term contract

Reports to: Systems and Standards Manager

Salary: £30,000 - £37,350

Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2020

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

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 1 Year

Department:  Directors Office

Reports to: School Director & Head of Membership

Hours: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm

The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture.  The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies.

Role Overview:

The Development Coordinator role supports the Architectural Association’s fundraising activity, in close collaboration with the AA Director and other senior representatives of the school’s departments and academic programmes. The appointed candidate will report to the School Director and Head of Membership, and work closely with the AA Foundation. The position supports a broad range of funding initiatives across the organisation, including individual, institutional and foundation giving, partnership development (corporate and individual), special events, and legacy giving, with daily activities ranging from fundraising galas, management of a corporate programme, event sponsorship and alumni campaigns, to fundraising for academic research and publications.

Who we seek:

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic figure with experience of fundraising and a knowledge and understanding of architecture, educational or non-profit environments and/ or cultural institutions and platforms. They will be responsive, efficient, team-oriented, affable and well-rounded. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to quickly develop working relationships with AA members, alumni, staff, students, academic staff, individual donors and corporate partners, among other audiences. They will have strong negotiation skills, as well as superior verbal and written communication skills. They will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated ability to think creatively in order to achieve development goals. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related field, with knowledge and/or interest in management and arts administration in non-profit environments.

What we offer:

A range of staff benefits including generous annual leave and a defined-contribution pension scheme.

How to Apply:

Please email the folowing document by the closing date of Sunday 5th January 2020 stating the job title in the subject heading.

Please include in your application:

• AA Application Form
• Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. This should be no more than one-page
• Full CV

Interviews will take place on Monday 13th January 2020

Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.

Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Lead on all major donor work for this important women's health charity.

This role helps to drive a renewed and strategic energy in philanthropic giving by leading on day to day fundraising from individuals who give up to six figures.

There are already a number of high-profile events in the pipeline for next year, thanks to an engaged trustee board, including a flagship, annual HNWI sport event and a large fundraising dinner led by a high profile celebrity.

A number of smaller events are also planned and the successful candidate will lead on these as well as develop a calendar of events. The successful candidate will need to utilise and develop existing and new relationships, ensuring a strategic engagement plan is in place to allow this income stream to grow and mature.

You will be joining a small but impressive fundraising team, who in 2018 raised c£2.2 million and in 2019 look set to raise £1.8 million. Under the stewardship of a new CEO, this is an exciting time to be joining as they look to grow income from the major donor stream, with the support and guidance of an engaged and dynamic SMT and Trustee board.

The fundraising team is made up of corporate, events and individual giving, two trust fundraisers (which has traditionally been the ‘bread and butter’ of the organisation, working with funding bodies such as Garfield Weston) and one major donor fundraiser (this role). In total, the organisation has 13 core staff members.

As Major Donor Manager you will:

• continue the stewardship of a portfolio of warm funders who give upwards of £5k, working to a target of £400k
• grow a pipeline of mid- and high-level giving (anything up to six figures) as well as securing multi-year giving. This could be by reengaging prospects or engaging cold prospects.
• own the day to day philanthropic giving, including planning and delivering a programme of events
• make this income stream your own, working closely and strategically with senior internal and external stakeholders.

The position would best suit:

• an experienced fundraiser, able to hit the ground running
• someone who will become the bedrock of this income stream by stewarding confidently and proactively looking for new, untapped areas of development (30-40% stewardship with a large amount of business development)
• a creative fundraiser, well versed in securing six figure gifts
• an externally focused relationship builder, generating new income by engaging new funders and developing excellent proposals, whilst working to develop an already robust portfolio of fundraising collateral
• a proactive and confident team player, able to shift focus from complex relationships and asks, to supporting the wider fundraising team, undertaking administrative tasks and financial reporting, and upholding fundraising best practice.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Help build a philanthropic programme, covering major donors, trusts and special events.

This Foundation comprises of four schools, which comprises pre-preparatory, preparatory and senior schools, as well an on-site international school. The Foundation educates boys and girls from 3-18, seeking to equip them for life, both now and in the future. As a foundation, they seek to instil a love of learning which will last a lifetime, while balancing this with a readiness to embrace change.

Since the beginning of 2019, the development team has undergone significant change, with the appointment of a dynamic, driven director who is determined to breathe new life into a substantial development portfolio which has been largely dormant. A new chief executive starts in January so this role is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to make a significant impact on strategy and growth, working closely with the senior leadership team.

While the Foundation has successfully raised over £700k in the last financial year, the main focus of this role will be to go ‘back to basics’ and help to build a successful philanthropic programme from the ground up, reengaging and engaging key external stakeholders as well as teaching internal stakeholders the benefit of a strong development programme.

In the recent past, the Foundation has received a one-off gift of £1m, and it is relationships like this that need to be reignited to support a number of capital campaigns and bursaries. Bursaries are one of the key elements of the development programme, as the Foundation looks to increase the number of bursaries offered to children whose families cannot afford the fees, allowing them access to an excellent education and opportunities that otherwise would be unavailable to them.

Job specification

• Lay the strategic foundations of the development programme and grow income from major donors (anyone who can give £10k+), trusts (this income stream is less established) and alumni to ensure successful capital and bursary projects.
• Drive the strategic engagement of funders, maximising historic support, organisational intelligence and key stakeholders.
• Work with both Foundation staff as well as individual school staff to build a ‘best practice’ approach to fundraising, demonstrating the importance of a methodical, professional approach.
• Work with third party agencies to help develop fundraising materials, demonstrating the breadth of Mill Hill’s work and legacy.

Person specification

• An ambitious fundraiser, keen to gain unrivalled experience reinvigorating a lapsed programme of development and grow income in a small, well-organised and established charity.
• A candidate who has experience of growing giving circles, management of alumni and engagement events, creating a strong donor journey.
• An externally focused relationship builder, motivated by generating new income by engaging new funders and developing excellent proposals, focusing on strategy and quality rather than quantity, with an initial focus on historic supporters, progressing to a more new business development focus once established within the Foundation.
• An experienced professional who thrives on autonomy but is also looking for a supportive, positive culture with plenty of opportunities for career growth as well as excellent staff benefits.

In the first instance please send me an up-to-date CV.

Closing date for applications is 16:00 on Friday 10 January.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

CHICKS is an award-winning national children's charity that aims to provide life-enhancing respite breaks to as many disadvantaged young people as possible, from all over the UK, at one of its retreats in the South West and Derbyshire.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to build our fundraising capacity as well as grow our presence nationally by providing excellent fundraising and communications knowledge and offer strategic guidance and support as part of the leadership team. We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual who will give CHICKS a voice and help move the charity forward for the future. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional, a team player willing to take on a varied role, working across multiple sites, with ambition to grow income and deliver new initiatives.

Role Scope & Purpose:

You as the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective running of the Fundraising and Development Team, meeting fundraising targets, developing income streams, ensuring the CHICKS voice is heard nationally, marketing a series of campaigns across the year, and motivating an enthusiastic and talented team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop the fundraising and development strategy to raise income in line with set targets, the agreed annual budget and the charity's business plan
• Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and other statutory legislation and conforms to Institute of Fundraising and Fundraising Regulator codes of conduct and practice
• Keep abreast of changes in market practices and trends in charitable giving both locally and nationally
• Control and monitor budgets in respect of the fundraising and communications targets and objectives
• To analysis, identify and evaluate fundraising and communications options; utilising financial and other performance management data
• Make and assist with presentations about CHICKS to potential and current donors
• Travel nationally as required, following and strengthening fundraising leads
• Build strong relationships with current and potential donors and ensure that ongoing support is appropriately recognised
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure that monthly reconciliation of all income and expenditure is in line with targets set
• Be an active and effective member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
• Produce regular reports for our Trustees and attend Board and Action Group meetings as required

Person Specification:

• Experience of managing a fundraising team
• Experience in fundraising and communications
• Ability to use own initiative and think strategically
• A self-starter with strong self-management skills
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Good humoured and approachable
• Full Drivers Licence and access to a car is essential
• Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to specific deadlines
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to establish and manage various donor relationships and building strategic relationships
• Good computer skills with the ability to use database software. Experience of Raiser’s Edge is desirable
• Ability to show a commitment to professional standards and apply industry best practice to all aspects of the role
• To understand and actively reinforce the ethos, culture and operations of CHICKS

**Please note, once submitting a CV and if you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

Closing date for completed applications: Midday on Monday 6th January 2020

Interviews for this position are likely to be held mid-January

ABOUT US

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

OUR AIMS

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems, made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. Our aims are to:

 Make agriculture work better for smallholder farmers, many of them women, so they can adapt to climate change and achieve a good standard of living

 Help more people harness the transformational effects of clean affordable energy and reduce avoidable deaths caused by smoke from indoor stoves and fires.

 Make cities in poorer countries cleaner, healthier places to live and work.

 Build disaster resilience into the lives of people threatened by hazards – reducing the risk of hazards and minimising their impact on lives and livelihoods.

HOW WE WORK

We work on holistic solutions that change systems and have a framework to help us achieve our aims:

 Analyse the root causes of a poverty and vulnerability

 Define the change at scale we need to make

 Develop activities along three complementary paths: Demonstrate, Learn and Inspire.

- Demonstrate that our solutions are sustainable in the real world

- Learn by capturing evidence and adapting our approach

You will work directly with key suppliers and creative agencies, liaising to co-ordinate the successful execution of campaign activities

JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

 Contribute to the 3 year strategic plan for donor development to maintain and develop engagement of existing supporters, through direct marketing activities, committed giving and stewardship, contributing to organisational planning process

 Support the implementation and delivery of a strong appeal programme and stewardship for both cash and committed giving

 Support the delivery of all activities to brief, time and budget. Ensuring value for money and compliance with Practical Action’s fundraising policies, data protection legislation and other codes of practice

 Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of campaign management processes and procedures through efficient execution, ensuring ongoing evaluation and learning

 Deliver briefing and scheduling information to the Communications Team to ensure timely delivery of appropriate content and copy for campaigns, participating in collective planning

 Responsible for undertaking project research to support the delivery of activities

 Undertake occasional overseas trips to collect content if required

 Manage the electronic and physical storage of campaign materials

 Track and monitor campaign results through daily reports and produce results analysis for all channels ensuring value for money

 Contribute to the monitoring of the supporter development (income and expenditure) budgets.

 Ensure the Supporter Services Unit are well briefed, have samples and are provide with thank you letters in advance of activities going live

 Coordinate the delivery of activity and internal campaign briefs, print management and procurement, database selection briefs and schedule management, ensuring that all stakeholders are well briefed

 Coordinate the day to day relationships with suppliers and agencies, including responsibility for collating, synthesizing and sharing feedback on materials and activities

 Support the delivery of monitoring and evaluation of stewardship activities and supporter journeys to retain and motivate supporters

 Present and feedback on our work, our activities and results to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Keep abreast of individual giving development activities amongst competitors and the wider charity sector maintaining an awareness of commercial and sector trends and legislation that relate to Practical Action and its ability to grow its fundraising

 Ensure Practical Action follows and champions best practice relating to fundraising standards and our approach to supporter care. Share and promote best practice, priorities and outcomes

 Maintain compliance with organisational policies and attend mandatory training

 Undertake any tasks reasonably requested by the Organisation

PERSON PROFILE

To be successful in the role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Qualifications

 A level or equivalent qualification

 Knowledge of scheduling and project management

 Knowledge and experience of direct marketing techniques and practice for fundraising

 Working knowledge of GDPR and data protection and fundraising regulations and compliance

 Knowledge and understanding of industry wide good practice and developments in fundraising; awareness of trends and opportunities in the sector

 Proficient use of business IT systems, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the use of CRM databases preferably the Raisers Edge.

Skills and Experience

 Excellent organizational and time management skills, with proven experience in the ability to plan, prioritise, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment

 Direct marketer at least 2 years’ experience working in a supporter development environment

 Good understanding of print production processes, media buying including briefing of suppliers

 Solid skills evaluating copy, succinctly synthesizing and collating feedback from multiple stakeholders

 Strong written and verbal communication skills; copy writing and proof reading, strong attention to detail and the ability to present internally and externally

 Experience of working with and building strong relationships with creative agencies, professional fundraising organisations, consultants and suppliers

 Good understanding and knowledge of donor audiences and segmentation

 Good analytical and research skills

 Team member who can easily work as part of a cross functioning team to deliver shared goals

 Presenting to a range of audiences internally and externally

 Experience and interest in international development and an ability to convey this to our supporters in a passionate way is desirable.

Please apply direct through our website.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th December 2019

Interviews to be held on Friday 10th January 2020

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Purpose of the Role

The Program Development Advisor (PDA), Francophone Africa will lead and/or support new business development efforts from institutional donors, from opportunity tracking, pre-positioning and capture planning to proposal development and submission. The PDA will work closely with IRC country programs within Francophone Africa to advise and support in business development strategy planning, donor mapping and identification, opportunity tracking, the go/no-go decision process, teaming discussions, and proposal development. As needed, the PDA will serve in the Pre-positioning /Capture Manager and Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator roles on new business opportunities. The PDA will lead and/or support special internal initiatives aligned with IRC’s business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working on new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and/or other multilateral and bilateral donors, as well as experience working in and familiarity with humanitarian contexts in central Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist in the identification, tracking and updating of new business opportunities
• Lead pre-positioning and capture planning including facilitating technical brainstorming, competitive landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff
• Coordinating proposal work, including: preparing timelines, ensuring the proposal team adheres to deadlines, advising and supporting on teaming, supporting recruitment, assisting in budget development, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings and compiling notes, compiling inputs from internal and external proposal team members, drafting non-technical proposal sections and annexes, and proofreading proposal documents
• Work with country offices, regional staff, technical units, and other staff to support conceptualization and design of proposals
• Managing coordination, communication and inputs to/from consortium primes or subs
• Facilitate HQ-level donor relations and communications relating to new opportunities
• Identify proposal development support resources as needed, including consultants
• Draft proposal pieces including Past Performance, Corporate Capabilities, Staffing and Management Plan, Country Context, CVs, etc
• Compile inputs from proposal team members, including consultants and partners
• Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with donor priorities and solicitation documents
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Compliance support on proposals
• Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development, and maintain accurate and timely electronic files
• Advise by working collaboratively on organizational and system improvements, anticipating, identifying and proactively solving problems
• Facilitate internal post-submission debrief sessions to glean lessons learned

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications; Master’s degree a plus
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) required
• Experience working in central Africa preferred
• Three to five years’ experience writing grants and developing funding proposals
• Experience working with US Government (USAID, OFDA, BPRM, etc.), DFID, EU institutions (ECHO, DG), and/or other European donors
• Experience in proposal budgeting a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals
• Ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to travel internationally, including in central Africa (up to 20% of time)

The deadline for applications is midnight between Friday 3rd January / Saturday 4th January.

Candidates must have the right to work in the country for which they are applying.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff

11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification

B-SIDE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: 06 JANUARY 2020

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative individual to join us in a new period of development. You will be an experienced fundraiser who can work across the range of fundraising activities e.g. grant applications, fundraising events, donors, sponsors and membership.  You will be able to demonstrate sound strategic financial knowledge, and the practical ability to manage finances and systems. There is an ample handover period with the current Executive Director built into our staffing plan. Some experience of managing policies and HR is desirable. 

The Development Director is offered as a 0.6 FTE pro-rata £30,000 p.a. PAYE position, with an initial guaranteed contract to April 2022 and further extension if the next round of the NPO or other major funding applications are successful. All the senior team are P/T and the remuneration across Artistic Directors / Creative Producers etc. is fixed at the same rate: the team ethos is generally collaborative and non-hierarchical.

Background

b-side has an unusual mission: ‘curating’ the Isle of Portland, Dorset with a series of temporary, commissioned artworks and a biennial festival. We are site-specific, site-responsive, outdoors and accessible. We produce moments not monuments. Our ‘collections’ are the collective memories of our audiences and participants. We ask our supporters to be players, partners and protagonists.

b-side was founded in 2007 as part of 2012 Cultural Olympiad. It became a Community Interest Company in 2009 and an Arts Council England (ACE) National Portfolio Organisation in 2012, retaining this status in 2015 & 2018. ACE continues to be its principal funder: other grants have included Heritage Lottery Foundation, Awards for All, Alice Ellen Cooper Dean etc. Recently b-side was awarded a Catalyst Small Grant and have developed a wider fundraising strategy with Cause4 to diversify our business model and income, which the Development Director would work with.

The Isle of Portland is an amazing island fortress of limestone, connected by a causeway to the Jurassic coast of Dorset. The distinct geology and geography have determined a distinct and significant environment and history. It is fitting that industries here include quarrying, prisons and the navy. It has strong, active communities; yet some wards are in the top 10% of multiple deprivation, the borough was ranked last in the UK for social mobility (2018) and is in the lowest quintile of the HEFCE PILOT4 survey (2017) measuring the proportion of school leavers entering HE.

Reporting to the COO, the role of Fundraising Officer is a permanent post (after 6 months’ probation period). The key purpose of the job is to develop and promote a diverse range of fundraising activities and projects to support our fundraising strategy and income generation.
 

Main responsibilities:

• Meet all fundraising strategy targets, timelines and income projections.
• Develop public fundraising opportunities and activities.
• Research, identify and manage donations from trusts, foundations,
• institutional funders, governments and statutory-making bodies, corporate and private donors.
• Attract, build and develop relationships with new and existing corporate donors to secure long term and increased funding across a wide range of target markets.
• Manage a mixed portfolio of funders to best practice standards, ensuring reporting deadlines are met, terms and conditions for grants are satisfied, grant income is collected efficiently when due and donor retention remains an ongoing priority.
• Research new philanthropic foundations and likely sources of statutory funding both in the UK and abroad.
• Maintain and update database of fundraising contacts.

Person Specification

• Experience of a wide range of fundraising activities (including public fundraising) and proven success of substantial income generation.
• Good knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and experience in soliciting funds from these sources.
• Previous experience in preparing multiple funding application forms and writing detailed and compelling proposals.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills with the ability to prioritise and deal with a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent diplomacy skills.
• Some experience of social media and digital marketing.

As a new role, the Development Manager will drive, develop and oversee the organisation’s fundraising and income generation development programme, including direct mail (acquisition and retention), telephone and digital fundraising platforms, and high-value fundraising working with corporate partners and major donors.

Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to create a world where nobody wants or believes we need to experiment on animals. Our dedicated team are experts in their fields, combining award-winning campaigning, political lobbying, pioneering undercover investigations, scientific and legal expertise and corporate responsibility to make a positive difference to animals in laboratories.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting FINCA International in their search for a new Director of Development to lead the growth and development of FINCA UK. FINCA's mission and vision are focused on sustainable approaches to poverty alleviation in underserved markets globally.

FINCA International is investing in the growth of FINCA UK to springboard the presence and voice in the UK and to mobilise resources among the UK and European donor community. The organisation is looking for a senior-level fundraising professional who has the growth potential to become FINCA UK's Executive Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise FINCA's powerful network and outreach to deliver funds for direct programmes in 20 counties across Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Middle East and South Asia, and to invest in companies that deliver life-enhancing products and services in six key ways (energy, education, WASH, health, agriculture and fintech) in 31 countries.

FINCA UK is looking for an entrepreneurial Director of Development to lead a fresh, exciting and ambitious fundraising programme. The Director of Development will engage with UK and European government donors, corporate partners and high net worth individuals both through traditional giving opportunities as well as impact investing in FINCA's distinctive social enterprises. The Director of Development will work closely with FINCA International's Senior Vice President of Business Development and External Relations, and FINCA UK's engaged and active Board, and will look to build the UK team.

FINCA International sees incredible opportunity here in the UK and European funding community. They require someone entrepreneurial with a passion for alleviating poverty and an interest in emerging models of investment-based philanthropy to help them execute this. The successful candidate will be a high-achieving senior fundraising professional with the ability to build strong lasting relationships with a range of donors in an international NGO setting.

This position can be either office or home-based and the organisation offers flexible working alongside other benefits.Â

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for an initial call to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply (FINCA will require you to complete a simple questionnaire along with your CV). We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Director of Development

Science Museum Group

London, UK

Excellent Salary and Benefits

Incorporating 6 key sites nationwide, the Science Museum Group (SMG) is the most national of the UK’s national museums as well as the largest group of science museums in the world.

With unparalleled collections, SMG ignites curiosity and inspires futures by engaging people of all generations and backgrounds in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.  We play a central and irreplaceable role in deepening and expanding science literacy in the UK through the breadth of resources, the diversity of the audiences and communities we serve, and the wide range of expertise embedded in our learning, collections and exhibitions teams.

We have a track record of successfully transforming a number of our Group’s estates, with  Mathematics: The Winton Gallery designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries in London and Wonderlab in Bradford as recent examples, and there are major ambitions to do much more over the coming years.  SMG Development will take a lead role in realising the vision for each of our Museums. Alongside these physical transformations, we will sustain the impact and breadth of our STEM offer; develop, grow and increase access to our extraordinary world-class collections; extend our international reach; become digital world leaders and increase our self-generated income – all the while exceeding our audience’s expectations.

As our Director of Development, you will play a fundamental role in shaping and driving our transformational strategy and team, to secure significant philanthropic support and underpin the success of SMG’s vision and ambitions. 

Your confidence in your ability to operate at this level will be underpinned by your substantial track record of delivering highly successful fundraising strategies and effective leadership of high-performing teams.  Your experience will ideally have been gained within an organisation of comparable scale and complexity, and you have always taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to your leadership and teamwork efforts.  Your innovative and flexible approach has enabled you to achieve outstanding results, and you have worked closely with senior volunteers and leaders to accomplish this.  Key to your success in this role will be your sophisticated communication and influencing skills, and your pragmatism, resilience and approachable manner helps you win the confidence of those around you.

If you are interested in playing a key role in the future growth and success of our Group, please contact our recruitment partners, Richmond Associates.  To download a detailed information pack for this role, please visit the Richmond Associates website, or contact them via telephone or email.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10:00 ON MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2020

The London Irish Centre is seeking a Business Development & Data Officer to play a critical role in helping us to prepare for the next stage in our fundraising strategy. It’s a key time for a successful and growing team with ambitious plans for a major capital campaign. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills but above all someone who is committed to the LIC’s mission and values.

The Business Development & Data Officer is a newly created role, which will work closely with the CEO to help achieve and grow our annual fundraising targets, across both the redevelopment project and core charity activity. The role will lead on growing our Friends Scheme and helping LIC to better communicate our impact in the community to our current and potential donors/funders. The Business Development & Data Officer will enable the CEO and Campaign Committee to maintain and grow positive relationships with donors by providing excellent administrative and systems support.

The London Irish Centre

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture

For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation. As a venue, we represent heritage and history, but modern innovation. The opportunity to foster friendships for life, advance your business ambitions or be entertained. Our commitment lies in meeting the wants and needs of our shared communities, now and for the future.

Responsibilities/Duties

Redevelopment Project

• Provide administrative support to the capital fundraising campaign and the Campaign Committee
• Provide support where necessary during fundraising events for members, Corporate Partners and Major Donors
• If appropriate, attend meetings with funders and prospects, cultivation events and networking events

Core Charity Income Generation

• Help to maintain and develop various income generation streams e.g. grants, annual fundraising appeals to meet annual financial targets.
• Undertake research and identify additional funding opportunities to support our core work and projects
• Lead on growing members as part of the LIC Friends Scheme, by focusing on engagement & relationship management

Digital, Communications & Impact

• Work with the Marketing & Communications Officer to ensure that fundraising and campaigns are clearly woven into the LIC’s wider communications strategy
• Contribute to the running of the website
• Survey and consult our clients and audiences, and use this information to help inform future activities
• Develop existing systems to update our impact management and measurement
• Liaise between project managers to ensure impact reporting is on track
• Lead on production of the Annual Impact Report

• Support the Director of Operations with implementing the Digital Strategy

• Provide cover for the Marketing & Communications Officer when they are on annual leave

Administration & Finance

• Lead on the implementation and management of the fundraising CRM (Donorfy), including managing donor relationships, producing reports and recommendations for senior management to inform strategy, compiling and analysing fundraising figures, and general Donorfy admin.
• Work with the Finance Manager and CEO to track all fundraised income

• Lead on administration of all Direct Debits, Standing Orders and Gift Aid claims, ensuring customer records are updated accurately and promptly on Donorfy

• Ensure all processes comply with GDPR guidelines and are in line with our administrative processes and best practice, the Fundraising Regulator and any other regulatory bodies

Person Specification

Essential skills and experience

• Basic knowledge of and enthusiasm for charity fundraising
• Excellent statistical, analytical and numeracy skills and a high degree of literacy in databases
• Tech & Digital savvy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written communication skills
• Understanding of data protection legislation and its implications for organisations
• A genuine understanding of and enthusiasm for the London Irish Centre and our work
• Educated to degree level

Desirable skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising environment and securing gifts from individual donors and/or trusts by researching, preparing proposals and making approaches
• Experience and understanding of HMRC and Gift Aid regulations
• Knowledge of fundraising trends and good practice
• Knowledge of Donorfy or other similar CRM system
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Mailchimp (or other automated marketing system)

Personal attributes

• A proactive, flexible, enthusiastic and solutions focused attitude to work
• Articulate and persuasive face to face, over the phone and in writing
• Methodical and with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to deal confidently with people at all levels and maintain thriving relationships with supporters
• An ability to stay calm under pressure and work on your own in a busy environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility when required
• Ability to prioritise effectively and show initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of small team and to take a hands-on approach to work

Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount at the LIC bar
• Headspace membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme