ROLE Description

Caritas Social Action Network is the official domestic social action agency of the Catholic Church in England & Wales, a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Inspired by the life and example of Jesus Christ we animate and coordinate our Network of Caritas dioceses and member charities to help poor, vulnerable and marginalised people find their voice and to enable them to improve their lives. We work in collaboration with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales (CBCEW) and as part of the Caritas Internationalis confederation. We are looking for a Chief Executive Officer to lead the next stage of development and delivery of the work of the agency.

The Chief Executive Officer will have personal responsibility for:

Strategic direction and stewardship:

Realising the vision and mission of Caritas Social Action through the development and delivery of our strategic framework. S/he will ensure that the organisation has long-term impact for the people we serve and that our strategic framework is translated into effective annual operating plans.

Organisational leadership:

Leading a small national team, enabling them to achieve agreed outcomes. Driven by commitment to our values, s/he will ensure high levels of performance, be accountable for the well-being and development of staff and a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Representation and advocacy:

Offering a coherent Catholic voice in the public arena to inspire and catalyse social change. S/he will collaborate with the CBCEW and seek to engage, convene and influence our members and other stakeholders to generate and apply evidence to support this advocacy.  

Network development and resource management:

Developing our Network of Caritas dioceses and independent charities. S/he will promote and nourish the distinctive quality and character of the Network, promoting collaboration and cohesion. S/he will work closely with the CBCEW and strengthen our partnership with our sister agency CAFOD to advance Caritas within England & Wales. S/he will develop funding relationships which allow for a steady expansion of our impact and be responsible for the effective deployment of our resources.

Corporate governance:

Ensuring that trustees are enabled to carry out their role and that all legal and regulatory responsibilities are discharged. S/he will ensure that the governance of the organisation meets the highest possible standards.

The CEO will:

• Provide strategic leadership for Caritas Social Action national team to ensure that our vision is achieved;
• Manage and develop the staff team, encouraging their personal, professional and spiritual development within a culture of continuous improvement;
• Ensure clear organisational objectives and professional delivery of projects to deadline and budget in an ambitious, impact-oriented culture;
• Promote a culture of mutual support and collaboration within the wider Network;
• Ensure the long-term financial health of organisation;
• Oversee all operations and business activities ensuring that they produce the desired results and are consistent with our strategy and mission;
• Ensure that CSAN advances the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field of Catholic social action to promote continuous improvement across the Network;
• Generate and lead initiatives that reflect CSAN’s values and positioning within the Church and the sector;
• Act as an ambassador for us, influencing and developing productive relationships at all levels within the global Caritas confederation and beyond;
• Engage with donors, corporate sponsors, other charities and other relevant organisations; and
• Model our values and ways of working, challenging and addressing behaviour that contravene these.

Person Specification

It is essential for candidates to demonstrate effectiveness as well as knowledge and experience in the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A contemporary understanding of the Catholic Church and how Catholic Social Teaching guides its witness and mission to people in need;
• Leadership and senior management, preferably within the voluntary sector;
• Social policy, current systems and developments affecting responses to those experiencing poverty, exclusion and injustice;
• Strategic planning, consistent management, dealing with change and budget discipline;
• The role of faith-based charities and the ecclesial context for Catholic charitable activities in England & Wales;
• Relationship building with multiple stakeholders; and
• Navigating tensions within small organisations, within membership associations and in relationship to large, complex institutions, coalitions and points of view.

SKILLS & APTITUDES

Candidates should be able to explain how they would:

Strategic direction and stewardship

Provide appropriate leadership in a variety of situations and contexts. Identify and implement responses to constant change within the operational environment, including the development of the staff team; the future strategic direction of CSAN; its work plan and priorities; its contribution to the evolution of Caritas within England & Wales; as well as the securing of funding streams to support its future work.

Organisational leadership

Manage a small staff team to meet a full and wide-ranging work programme which is constantly liable to scrutiny and change to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders, especially of the growing membership; whilst working within budget and the strategic framework agreed by trustees.

Representation and advocacy

Use high level skills to communicate the ethos, mission and priorities of the network effectively in person and through a diversity of media forms. Develop alliances to benefit those in need in England & Wales and to serve the common good. 

Network development and resource management

Create, develop and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders, sectoral bodies and interested parties, which include trustees, CBCEW, members, funders, supporters, Caritas Internationalis, Caritas Europa, government and the voluntary sector. 

Corporate governance

Support and facilitate the trustees in their governance duties and systems.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

A practising Catholic[1] committed to improving the circumstances of those from all faiths and none who are in poverty, excluded or unjustly treated, together with a demonstrable commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and to the vision, mission and strategic direction of Caritas Social Action Network.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will be:

• Accountable to the Board of Trustees and line managed by the Chair of Trustees;
• Based at the CSAN office in Romero House, London, although distance working may be requested and/or required;
• Able to work a full time 35 hours per week flexibly as required including some evenings and weekends;
• Able to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as required;
• Appointed on a salary of up to £60K;
• Eligible for 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and membership of the defined contribution pension scheme including an annual employer’s contribution of 6% and employee’s minimum contribution of 3%;

[1] This is an occupational requirement of the role.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Working directly with the Director of Fundraising to deliver Premier’s Major Donor fundraising strategy.

This is a key income generation role for Premier, the UK’s leading Christian Media charity and will involve; relationship building with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders to secure long-term financial support for the charity.

This role will work within a small but dynamic fundraising team to build Premier’s Major Donor supporter base. Identifying and cultivating potential supporters of Premier through our expansive network of relationships, bringing supporters into committed giving programmes and raising funds for Premier’s Leap of Faith special campaign which will raise funds to establish the first ever Centre of Digital Excellence for Christian Media in the UK. 

A unique opportunity for a talented fundraiser, to expand their experience in an exciting media environment which will involve relationship building with high net worth individuals and through prestige events, working with audiences of brands such as Premier Christian Radio, Christianity magazine and Unbelievable? 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prospect/Donor Engagement:

• Be an engaging, empathetic and effective ambassador for Premier 

• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives Implement agreed Major Donor fundraising strategies

• Manage a portfolio of donors & prospects, in order to generate major gifts and multi-year pledges, through a mix of face-to-face and desk-based (phone) relationship building

• Establishing a pipeline of opportunity and delivering all aspects of the donor journey including research, cultivation, briefing, ask and stewardship phases for each prospect either in person or by the CEO, other senior colleagues, Board members or volunteer ambassadors

• Achieve donation targets by growing support from existing Major Donors, as well as identifying and securing new Major Donors, bringing them into a closer relationship with Premier

• Help organise and manage regular cultivation events for prospective donors

• Participate in cultivation events e.g. online events such as webinars and Zoom conferences, as well as in person events which could include parliamentary networking events, music events such as the Premier Gospel Awards, community awards ceremonies and a wide variety of conferencing events throughout the UK, with the aim of leveraging the events programme and content production to build a strong portfolio of relationships and/or in support of the wider fundraising programme

Reporting and Pipeline Development:

• Conduct ongoing desk-based research to qualify existing contacts, maximising on Premier’s extensive existing database

• Maintain a diary of prospect cultivation meetings

• Maintain accurate records of interactions with donors and volunteer leaders and regularly update a tracking system

• Deliver responsible fundraising as per the IOF Code of Practice, demonstrating a genuine duty of care for Premier’s supporter base.

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Director Of Fundraising.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree educated

• At least 4 years’ experience working in face to face donor cultivation which could be within Community, Corporate or Major Donor fundraising roles

• Good demonstrable experience in target driven roles

• Proven success in relationship building and creativity in approach, taking a prospect through to Major Donor status 

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills

• Institute of Fundraising accreditation (desirable but not essential)

• Familiarity with Raisers Edge (desirable but not essential)

ABILITIES & SKILLS

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – spoken, written & face-to-face

• Confident in relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences

• Highly developed organisational, administrative skills and the competency to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Proficient IT skills and related software packages 

• Results driven but a team player 

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

• Regional travel may be required so an ability & enthusiasm for travel is essential

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Ambitious and pro-active nature

• The post-holder will work within a Christian environment and therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have sympathy and understanding for the Christian faith

JOB TITLE: Development Officer

SALARY: £29,631 - £35,440 (depending on experience)

HOURS: 37.5 hours a week

At Moorfields Eye Charity, we believe that we can help bring new treatments to patients and people with eye diseases faster than ever before. By raising funds for the crucial research, education and patient care at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and its academic partner, the University College London (UCL) we are able to help ensure that they remain at the forefront of ophthalmic care and research.

Moorfields Eye Charity is in the early stages of a campaign, in partnership with UCL, to raise £100m to support the creation of a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre in central London for Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.

We are seeking a Development Officer to secure major gifts from high net worth individuals, charitable foundations and corporates. The post holder will play a key role both in the delivery of our £100m campaign and in embedding the role of philanthropy across the partnership.

With experience in fundraising, you will have thorough knowledge of the voluntary sector and an understanding of the principles of major gifts. You will be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences. You have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to delivering the highest level of donor care.

Critical to your success will be your excellent interpersonal skills, and your ability to devise effective cultivation and stewardship strategies. Experience of securing major gifts at the five figure level would be advantageous but most important is your ability to work across a varied group of prospects and with critical internal stakeholders.

With the chance to be part an exciting and ambitious campaign and to work alongside some of the country’s leading clinicians and researchers, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team, with a strong focus on collaboration and working towards a shared goal. This position would suit a positive, proactive and ambitious individual looking for a role where they can make a difference.

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith.

We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this new role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds.
• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals
• Design and develop a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan
• Co-create a new major donor development strategy

You will have:

• A clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry
• A successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts/foundations and/or a major fundraising role
• A strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups
• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills
• Great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approach and technique

The Feba team is small (less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do.We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:Flexible working considered, yet within regular traveling

distance to West Sussex (Worthing - Chichester area).

Closing date:9.00am 2 November 2020

First Interviews:Weeks beginning 9 or 16 November 2020

For more information and application details, please visit the website

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

We are looking for an individual with experience of securing large scale funding from statutory and institutional donors (in the UK and aboard) and large international foundations by writing high quality proposals whilst coordinating relevant input from across the organisation, local partners and consultants and by initiating and building relationships with prospective donors. We are looking for someone highly organised, analytical and calm with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in and coordinating teams. Knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights and international development sector is essential as is an understanding of feminist fundraising in action. 

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights organisations and movements to transform the lives of women and girls.

Together with women’s rights organisations and movements, we work towards…

• An end to all forms of violence against women and girls
• Women’s economic rights and control over resources
• Women’s equal influence in decision making and ability to exercise political power.

Womankind strengthens and supports women’s rights organisations and movements by providing the tools and resources they need to change the lives of women, in the home, the workplace and the communities they live in.

Role Purpose

The Major Grants Manager is responsible for assisting Womankind to meet its targets to secure large grants from statutory and institutional sources and large international foundations. The Major Grants Manager leads on the development and submission of successful large bids coordinating the work of colleagues across the organisation, Womankind’s in-country partners and consultants and liaising with existing and prospective donors. The Major Grants Manager also manages Womankind’s business development pipeline for large grants, gaining insight into the funding landscape, building relationship with prospective donors and ensuring that Womankind is prepared to respond effectively to suitable opportunities.

The Major Grants Manager is located in the Fundraising & Marketing team, but works closely with the Programmes and Learning (P&L) team and the Policy and Communications (P&C) team in the development of projects and preparation of proposals and with the Finance and Resources team in budget development and contract management as well as with the CEO and Board of Trustees in building relationships with key donors.

The Major Grants Manager has four key areas of responsibility as detailed below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Leadership 

• To lead the development and delivery of an effective statutory and institutional strategy for major grants, aligned with organisational strategy, which will deliver a demonstrable impact on the scale of Womankind’s programming on the ground.
• To produce, maintain, manage and communicate the business development pipeline for large grants and contracts, secure up-to-the minute intelligence on what is coming down the pipeline, and ensure that Womankind is prepared in a timely fashion to respond effectively to all suitable opportunities.
• To support Womankind to assess whether to apply for certain grants and to maintain its win rate on bids.

• To contribute to the management of Womankind’s strategic positioning and communications.
• To contribute to the development of Womankind as a learning organisation.  

2. Management of Major Grants and Proposal Development

• To lead, coordinate and participate in a cross-organisational proposal development process which adheres to standards of good practice and produces proposals of high technical quality.
• To plan for proposal development making sure it is properly resourced including recruiting and managing consultants if needed
• To work with the P&L and P&C teams to ensure that business development plans and activities reflect the agreed direction, identity, and focus of Womankind’s strategy and operational plans (we are about to start a new organisational strategy development process)
• To provide support to the P&L and P&C team in the development of new projects and programmes including initiating new programme ideas.
• To support the Director of Fundraising & Marketing, the Director of Programmes & Learning and the Director of Policy & Communications to ensure that the team has the required skills and knowledge in order to deliver on the elements of proposals which fall within their remit.
• To collaborate with the P&L  and P&C teams and the Programme Finance Manager to support the completion of donor reporting in a timely and effective manner.
• To ensure proposal development adheres to all quality assurance and internal monitoring and review processes.
• To manage approaches to Womankind for consortium working and to represent Womankind in proposals developed by consortiums
• Once a grant has been secured, to support the project and budget adaptation, contracting and due diligence process until the contact has been signed. 

3. Learning, monitoring and evaluation

• To ensure that material generated for major grants is effectively collated and shared to be reused in other fundraising and communications activities.
• To ensure that business development systems and processes continue to be fully utilised.
• To compile, analyse and share success and rejection notifications from donors and ensure that Womankind is taking on board donor feedback and learning from this to maintain the bid success rate.
• To share learning with partners in relation to proposal development to assist with their organisational sustainability.
• To facilitate the exchange and sharing of learning within the organisation. 

4. Representation

• To represent and speak on behalf of Womankind to external audiences, including funders, media, policy and decision makers and other international and national non-government organisations, when appropriate.

• To participate in UK-based and international donor / networks relevant to Womankind’s fundraising work.
• To ensure strong relationships with statutory and institutional donors and large foundations.
• To participate in appropriate network and alliance activities to promote Womankind, develop influence and transfer knowledge and learning into Womankind. 

Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.

Must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development internationally. 

All posts are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind’s Diversity Policy.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This post reports to: The Director of Fundraising & Marketing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience and Skills

  Major Grants 

• Securing statutory and institutional and large foundations funding from a wide range of donors internationally and in the UK.
• Designing and writing proposals for large scale, complex, multi-project programmes that focus on both programmatic and policy work.
• Experience of leading and coordinating cross-organisational processes and projects including working with in-country partner organisations and consultants
• Experience of building relationships with prospective donors which result in funding partnerships
• Ability to identify, analyse, problem-solve and respond to external opportunities and challenges, and the ability to translate opportunities into practical plans of action
• Ability to deal effectively with complex issues requiring analysis, synthesis and assessment of financial and technical data and other forms of strategic information
• Understanding and being able to deliver on / share with relevant staff the technical demands and frameworks of key donors
• Very strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Demonstrable skills and track record as a strong, collegial team player who contributes to a creative and supportive work environment
• Experience or understanding of feminist fundraising in action
• Knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights and international development sector  

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights and international development sector

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Hours  

35 hours 

Salary

£42,038 - £44,679 – depending on experience (pro-rata to the duration of your contract)

Contract 

10 - 12 months (maternity cover) Fixed Term Contract

Probationary period

3 months 

Holidays

25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break (pro-rata)

Pension

Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place.

Womankind Worldwide welcomes all applicants and values diversity.  We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. 

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Monday 16 November 2020

Interviews: 23rd or 24th November 2020

Great opportunity to develop in Major Donor fundraising and line management.

Please note that this person will need to be in the Bristol office at least 2 days per week on the charity’s return (anticipated March 2021), with the remaining days to be worked flexibly from home or as agreed with the line manager.

Sustrans are committed to expanding the UKs walking and cycling routes, so that people of all ages in all communities are able to get to where they need to be, safely and actively.

This year Sustrans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Cycle Network with great plans to expand two new initiatives in the New Year.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Retail, as well as 10 fundraising colleagues, you will be responsible for setting up and delivering the new Major Donor programme, as well as offering excellent line management to the High Value Officer in the team.

You will play a key part in the diversification of the charity’s income, contributing to the wider aim of doubling income to £6m over the next 5 years.

Job specification

• Create and deliver the Major Donor fundraising strategy in line with Sustrans’ aims
• Work with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leaders to map out their networks and identify High Net Worth prospects, offering support and guidance to staff on making appropriate introductions
• Develop propositions and an appropriate case for support to attract Major Donors who share in Sustrans’ vision and aims
• Provide excellent stewardship and ensure each high value donor has a development plan, and regular internal reviews are held where appropriate
• Support the development of a donor-centric culture, to engage with all donors and partners personally and effectively
• Proactively lead and support the development of High Value relationships
• Line manage the High Value Officer, aiding their fundraising and stewardship development  
• Work with the High Value Officer to identify current mid-value donors who could be upgraded with excellent stewardship
• Support the charity’s guidance on branding, tone of voice and key messages, positively contributing towards raising Sustrans’ profile 
• Ensure all activity is undertaken within Sustrans’ relevant policies, namely Ethical Fundraising, Prospect Research, Know Your Donor, Fundraising GDPR and Privacy Policy. To advise on any necessary updates to such policies in line with industry best practice.

Person specification

• You will have excellent experience with Major Donor Fundraising, and the strategic oversight to create and implement a new strategy
• Excellent relationship building experience with High Value donors
• The ability to line manage one junior member of staff, ensuring their continual development as a successful fundraiser
• Excellent stewardship experience, with the ability to build a strategy for fundraising colleagues to adhere to
• The ability to work with senior staff to implement the Major Donor strategy and offer guidance to colleagues on how best to approach donors of this calibre

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Kayleigh McCallion 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.

Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.

Details: an exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDA’s Fundraising team and lead on our Major Donor portfolio. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced major donor fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role. As a key growth area for the RDA, with significant untapped potential, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement a strategy in major donor and special events fundraising. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a track record in this area and experience of developing relationships to drive growth.  

You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from major donors, whilst delivering and developing our special events portfolio – including gala dinners, regional dinners, developing our major donor club and developing partnerships with new and existing donors. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business in this area of work.

About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.

To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with Charityjob button, and titled Major Donor Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date of Monday 26th October 2020. 

Due to high reponse rates please note that only successful applicants who have been shortlitsed for interview will be notified of outcome of application by Monday 26th October 2020.

All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, in person, on at RDA offices in Shrewley, Warwickshire. Interview date: Thursday 5th November 2020.

Turner Contemporary is seeking a Development Officer to join the gallery team. This role is pivotal in our ambitions for sustaining and growing philanthropic income generation at Turner Contemporary.

The Development Officer will support the team’s activities by helping nurture relationships with supporters and prospects and maintaining key systems. Working with colleagues across the organisation the postholder will play a vital role in delivery of all levels and types of Development activity. The successful candidate will be organised and methodical, with a good track record in data management and a keen eye for details.

The gallery is keen to attract staff from backgrounds that are under-represented in the organisation. Applicants who can demonstrate lived experience of diversity and/or understanding of the issues most affecting our community, are particularly welcome.

Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC) is a small national charity providing impartial specialised information and support to parents through antenatal testing and its consequences. ARC is looking for a  

Fundraising Development Officer (0.5wte)

Do you want the opportunity to make a positive difference to women’s lives?

Do you have the drive and enthusiasm to fulfil a challenging and rewarding role?

Could you help ARC generate more sustainable income to maintain our vital services?

The Fundraising Development Officer is responsible for developing ARC’s charitable revenue streams through grants, corporate funding and individual donors. 

You will be part of a small committed and passionate team based in our central London office. Remote working is acceptable as long as you are able to come into our London office when required.  

Salary: £30,000 + 8% pension contribution (pro rata)

Reports to: CEO

Responsible for: Head of Development, Strategy and Development Manager, Project Development Officer

Start date: January 2021

Term: The first 16-months will be maternity cover, but there is potential for the successful candidate to join DMI permanently at the end of this term, subject to mutual agreement.

Based in: London (N1), UK (currently remote working due to C19 – as and when DMI returns to office working the successful candidate will need to be able to attend the office in person)

Salary: £90,000 per annum, plus 5% pension contribution and private health insurance

Application deadline: We are running an open recruitment process with no formal closing date and will move to interview as soon as suitable applications are received

About DMI

Development Media International (DMI) creates evidence-based behaviour change campaigns to improve health and save lives. We deliver at scale to maximise impact and cost-effectiveness. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours. In 2018 DMI published the results of its 5-year, £7m randomised controlled trial (RCT) in West Africa which showed that 56% more children were taken for treatment for malaria, 73% more for diarrhoea and 39% more for pneumonia following exposure to our campaign. Modelling indicates that over 3000 lives were saved during the campaign and that our approach is one of the most cost-effective ways of saving children’s lives. We have subsequently undertaken a second RCT which showed that the modern contraceptive prevalence rate was 20% higher in areas exposed to DMI’s messaging compared to areas that were not.

DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible and improving health. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world’s most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, DFID, Comic Relief, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy and the Mulago Foundation.

We are an innovative and rapidly growing organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. Our ethos is non-hierarchical: all our staff are intellectually high-powered, and we have a “best idea wins” culture. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries.

DMI has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Tanzania and has recently expanded to Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia. Our headquarters overlooks the Regents Canal in Hoxton, London and provides the strategic direction for the whole organisation.

DMI is ranked as one of the most cost-effective non-profit organisations in the world by GiveWell and was the first organisation to receive the maximum rating from Impact Matters. It is also endorsed by the Centre for Effective Altruism, Giving What We Can and The Life You Can Save.

Find out more on our website.

Job description

DMI is looking for an exceptional individual to be our Director of Business Development and part of our senior management team. Your primary responsibility will be to secure funding for new DMI projects, which you will help to design. We have enjoyed significant fundraising success over recent years, securing more than £20m in new funding since 2017. This has enabled DMI to expand rapidly, both geographically and in terms of the themes of our campaigns. To continue this trend, we are aiming to raise an additional £15m by the end of 2022. This funding will allow us to consolidate our project portfolio in existing countries of operation and allow us to expand our work in West Africa. You will also have responsibility for overseeing DMI’s external communications, developing and maintaining relationships with prospective partners and donors, and representing DMI within the international development community.

More specifically, the Director of Business Development role will include the following responsibilities:

1. Securing significant long-term funding for DMI, through a combination of follow-on funding from existing donors and new income. Over 2021-2022, DMI’s fundraising target is to raise an additional £15m
2. Overseeing, and contributing to, the process of proposal preparation. This will include identifying opportunities, developing, writing, and submitting proposals. These may be unsolicited proposals, or they may be responses to tender opportunities offered by institutional donors such as USAID or FCDO
3. Contributing to the design of projects, bringing together staff, resources and DMI’s operating methods in a form that represents the most cost-effective approach to a given problem
4. Maintaining and developing strong relationships with prospective donors and potential partners (NGOs and other organisations) in advance of funding opportunities
5. Representing DMI within the international development community, including with key donors, clients, partners, and others as required
6. Keeping aware of international development trends, particularly in the health and SBC sectors, and ensuring that the CEO, the Senior Management Team (of which you will be a part), and other key staff are updated on these trends
7. Providing dynamic and inspirational management to the strategy and development team in the UK (currently 3 people), and liaising successfully with relevant staff in DMI’s country offices about business development opportunities
8. Overseeing DMI’s external communications, ensuring that websites, annual reports, and other materials are on-brand, of the highest quality, and contribute to the achievement of DMI’s objectives
9. Other tasks as required by DMI

The role will be offered on a permanent contract from the outset. However, for the first 16 months (which includes provision for sufficient hand over at each end) the successful candidate will act as maternity cover for DMI’s Director of Strategy and Development. At the end of this term, and subject to mutual agreement between you and DMI, there is potential for the successful candidate to join DMI on a permanent basis.

Person specification

Required knowledge, skills and experience

1. Demonstrable, and substantial, success at securing significant (commensurate with the £15m fundraising target) and resilient funding from a variety of sources such as trusts/foundations, corporate donors, high net worth individuals, and institutional funders
2. Deep experience of proposal writing, and managing business development systems and processes, including developing and maintaining a funding pipeline. Experience of writing funding proposals for DFID and USAID would be highly desirable, but we will consider outstanding individuals whose primary experience is in the private sector
3. Very strong intellectual ability, as evidenced by a good degree or similar qualifications and performance at interview. The scientific elements of DMI’s work are intellectually demanding; the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are capable of understanding, describing, and designing projects that have a scientific basis
4. Substantial knowledge of the international development field. The ideal candidate will have worked directly for an NGO/implementing organisation or funding agency, but we will consider outstanding candidates from the private sector or consultancy fields who can demonstrate a familiarity with international development and its objectives
5. Outstanding writing skills in English. The successful candidate must be able to communicate concisely, clearly, and with flair
6. The ability to work in a team environment with technical and non-technical staff, based in the UK and overseas
7. Self-motivated and dynamic, with a high capacity for work, and the ability to be flexible, resilient, and good humoured under pressure
8. Permission to live and work in the UK

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

1. Experience of working in developing countries
2. Language skills in French, Portuguese, Swahili, or other major African language
3. Knowledge and experience working within the global health and/or media sectors

Leeds Community Foundation and GiveBradford are looking for an effective communicator with a proven track record in securing gifts from individuals or companies to join our Development Team.  This is a great opportunity for a committed, motivated person who will enjoy working as part of a busy and friendly team to attract, steward and encourage philanthropy within the cities of Leeds and Bradford.

The successful candidate will have experience of donor relations and the ability to build warm, professional relationships with a wide range of people, including High Net Worth Individuals and corporate responsibility specialists.

For further information and to apply for the position, please visit our website.

(Please note: our office is in Leeds city centre but the majority of our staff are currently working from home, in line with government guidance on Covid-19.  We do envisage a return to working in the office as those guidelines change).

The Atlantic Institute was established in 2016 with the support of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust, Oxford (UK). 

At the Atlantic Institute, we are committed to building a lifelong community of courageous changemakers who together will accelerate the eradication of inequity and injustice resulting in fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. Our Fellows and Staff are accomplished leaders working in diverse settings and contexts, who together think, learn, incubate and implement strategies for greater impact. The diversity of our fellows is unprecedented and we are committed to the radical inclusion of these leaders as agents of change in communities most impacted by social, economic, racial and health inequities.  We provide them with the networks, architecture and resources to connect, learn and act to address the underlying systemic causes of inequity.

The Atlantic Institute is seeking a Development Lead, who will drive the implementation of fundraising strategy for the Institute and the community of Senior Fellows it supports. This will include aligning with Rhodes Trust Development Strategy, building appropriate and compelling branding collateral and the cultivation of donor relationships and gifts. The Development Lead will proactively identify a diverse range of potential stakeholders, including connectors/advisers, prospects, donors, volunteers, outreach facilitators, partner organizations, trusts, foundations and corporates, with a dedicated focus on leadership development.

In particular, the Development Lead will have lead responsibility for the development and management of a portfolio of major gift donors, cultivating relationships and soliciting gifts from ethically aligned organisations.

They will ensure that Senior Fellows get access to exceptional funding opportunities for their extraordinary collaborative projects by:

• Working closely with the Directorial Team, and Rhodes Trust Global Engagement colleagues to establish strategic fundraising goals on a rolling 0-24+ month basis. This includes responsibility for setting team and individual fundraising KPIs around activity and income generation, developing broader fundraising strategies and developing cases for support for discreet projects.
• During the prospecting and discovery phases, ensure a coordinated approach with the Rhodes Trust Global Engagement Team and, in case it applies, be able to direct prospects and donors to members of that team to continue their philanthropic journey.
• Creating opportunities to maximise income and support from national and international trusts and foundations, building strong relationships with your portfolio of prospects and donors, inspiring them to give at significant levels and where possible make multi-year gifts to support the Atlantic Institute’s work. This will include mega foundations and other applications.
• Supporting the Executive Director and Associate ED with executing fundraising meetings with high net worth individuals and the subsequent follow-up activities required to secure gifts.
• Undertaking international fundraising visits to key prospects within specific regions, e.g. North America, South Africa and Southeast Asia, encompassing one-to-one stewardship meetings, fundraising meetings and leading small gatherings of prospects or donors.
• Collaborating with Program and Institute staff, and Senior Fellows, to develop new philanthropic funding opportunities, which lie within the institutional Case for Support.
• Ensuring that fundraising operations at all levels are conducted in accordance with charity law and having particular regard to ethical gift acceptance policies and data protection laws.
• Development of prospect management systems , including target-setting and management and financial reporting
• Providing direction, leadership, guidance of a team of staff including:
  • Impact Fund Lead
  • Grant Writer
  • Grant Administrator

Core Competencies

Consistent with all roles at the Atlantic Institute, it is essential that you demonstrate a critical understanding of the diverse root causes of inequities and show a commitment (in thinking and in action) to fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. In addition, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience (ideally 5 years’ or more) in a senior development role with an impressive track record in securing major gifts and donor stewardship for equity-focused organisations
• Effective leadership skills, with a flair for strategy development and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in developing relationships across the donor lifecycle from cultivation through solicitation and stewardship
• Knowledge of current fundraising methods, best practices, and fundraising tools/technology (e.g. Salesforce).
• Demonstrated exceptional performance in building high performing teams, guiding and managing staff and working cross-functionally in a complex institution
• Strong intellectual capability with the capacity to engage with senior academics, business leaders, government officials, other leaders in a range of settings
• Discretion and attention to regulatory environment (e.g. GDPR and privacy laws)
• A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

If you would like to apply, please follow the 'Apply now' link to our job portal and send us your curriculum vitae (no longer than three pages) plus cover letter (no longer than two pages).

The closing date for applications is Monday 2 November 2020 at 12:00 (GMT). In light of the current situation regarding COVID-19, initial interviews and subsequent on-boarding will take place virtually, by Zoom.

Subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months, this is a fixed term 5 year role. Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom but we will support applicants to secure a work visa if required.

Development Director
Eltham College
Highly Competitive Salary

Eltham College seeks to appoint an experienced Development Director to build upon the fundraising achievements of the last decade, and to set an ambitious strategy to take the School’s philanthropic endeavours to the next level and beyond. This is a strategic, senior leadership role and an important appointment.

Founded in 1842, Eltham College is a thriving, co-educational independent day school in South London for students aged 7 to 18, comprising a separate Junior School and Senior School. The School is set in over 70 breath-taking acres with the Junior School, Senior School and chapel standing at the centre. Eltham College is regularly found amongst the top 20 academic schools in the country, yet equal emphasis is placed on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence.

Over the past few years, Eltham College has grown considerably. Girls have been part of Sixth Form life for over 45 years and from 2020 were able to join from Years 3 and 7. The school will be fully co-educational by 2025.The School has an unusually wide social mix, thanks, in part, to the generous Bursary scheme, which provides financial assistance for those unable to afford the full fees. In the most deserving cases, remission of up to 100% of fees is available. 

The Development Director will be responsible for defining and implementing a clear strategy to deliver a significant step-change in development activities. There is a strong degree of engagement and support for the Development function from the Eltham College leadership, in particular the Headmaster, who has good experience of fundraising and understands his pivotal role in making “the ask”.

Reporting directly to the Headmaster, the Development Director will lead and grow the Development team in all aspects of Fundraising and Alumni Relations. The first priority will be to raise funds for transformational bursaries, in order to achieve the goal of offering fully needs-blind access to the School. The School also has exciting plans for a number of discrete building projects over the next 10 years, which present the opportunity for some creative future campaigns.

The Development Director will be a commensurate and motivated fundraiser who can recognise the opportunities and challenges associated with the role. S/he will have had success securing gifts of six figures and above, and will be adept at building strong, effective relationships across the School’s community, from parents and alumni to academic and support staff at all levels. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader in a comparable organisation, either in education or a transferable field, and will possess the drive and vision needed to grow an ambitious and innovative Development programme.

The successful candidate will be a creative thinker with a strong sense of integrity and a values-driven approach to philanthropic fundraising. As well as a proven track record in securing major philanthropic gifts, s/he will bring experience of developing inspiring campaign messaging, whilst establishing robust systems and processes, expertise in relationship management, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and the presence and intellect to operate at the highest levels. Above all, this individual will have a passion for the aims and mission of Eltham College.

You will be joining an exciting, challenging, rewarding and collegiate place to work. There is scope to develop both the team and a wide range of new strategies and plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding individual to build transformational programmes and relationships at a leading independent school.

St Peter’s School York is one of the leading schools in the country delivering a dynamic all-round education to children from ages 2 to 18. Superbly located on a 47-acre riverside campus just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of York, St Peter’s is an over-subscribed co-educational, day and boarding school with ambitious plans for the future.

This is a new role for the School and offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with strong fundraising experience to join the St Peter’s community. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Master and engage with the School’s Governing Body, Senior Colleagues and the Whole School Community. Key to this engagement will be the forging of close links with the School’s alumni body, The Old Peterites.

A competitive salary will be offered which will be commensurate with qualifications/experience. 

The closing date for all applications is Tuesday 3rd November 2020 at 9.00am.

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. The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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