Donor Relations Manager - £35,000 PA - London

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Your new role is a chance to work with a globally recognised international development organisation. They are looking for an exceptional individual to support the organization in its next phase by joining their dynamic team, supporting them with their fundraising goals.

Your new role
Reporting into the Grants, Reporting and Contracting Manager, the main purpose of this role will be to ensure the organisation fulfils its exciting new strategy.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing and building relationships with existing investors/donors, responding to their requests and keeping them up-to-date about the work of the organisation
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing, recording and acknowledgement of donations
• Maintaining and updating the database, ensuring all individual records are accurate and produce monthly reports to monitor fundraising progress
• Undertaking independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organisation
• Assisting in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposal and ensure timely submissions
• Regularly monitoring donor websites and identifying investor opportunities matching the work of the organisation
• Analysing donor data to identify trends in giving
• Support the wider team in fundraising events

What you'll need to succeed

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Building and developing donor relationships, to enhance their experience
• Working with customer relationship management system Blackbaud's Raisers Edge
• Promoting fundraising campaigns through social media
• Processing donations, including gift aid and online donations
• Good knowledge of fundraising regulations and a thorough understanding of GDPR and confidentiality of handling donor data
• Consolidating information in a clear, accurate and comprehensive way and communicating outcomes

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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A charity based in South West London are looking for a Donor Relations Manager. The charity is looking for a dynamic candidate to join their team and to manage the next exciting phase. The successful candidate would be reporting to the Grants and Contracting Manager. This role will be will support the team with their ambitious fundraising goals.
Key responsibilities
Maintain and build relationships with existing investors/donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the foundation.
Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the charity
Assist in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposal and ensure timely submissions
Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the work of charity
Ensure timely and accurate processing, recording and acknowledgement of donations including gift aid and online donations
Conduct due diligence on donors to ensure compliance with regulations around money laundering, anti-terrorism and the ethical check
Ensure that all thank you letters are sent out on a timely manner in line with the charity fundraising policies.
Analyse donor data to identify trends in giving
Ensure supporter preferences are accurately recorded, including Gift Aid declarations, mailing preferences and suppressions
Support the wider team in fundraising events
To carry out other adhoc administrative duties within the team

Person specification
Demonstrated experience of working with customer relationship management system or donor management services such as Blackbaud's Raisers Edge NXT or similar
Demonstrated experience of consolidating information in a clear, accurate and comprehensive way
Demonstrated experience of presenting information in a report and communicating outcomes
Proven time management skills, including evidence of excellent planning, organisational skills and multi-tasking
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Proven ability to work as part of an expanding team and developing effective working relationships with all levels of staff
Self-motivated, confident with the ability to persevere in order to achieve objectives
Ability to work constructively and effectively within a team
Ability to work unsupervised and using own initiative
Thorough understanding of GDPR and confidentiality of handling donor data
Good knowledge of fundraising regulations.

Closing date: ASAP

A really exciting opportunity has opened up to join a leading media charity who work across radio, magazine and interactive websites. Our client is on the search for a Senior Major Donor Manager to join the expanding team, providing first-class relationship management to a portfolio of high value donors.

Role: Senior Major Donor Manager

Location: Pimlico, London

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

With an audience of more than one million people every week across the different media platforms, our client represents a strong Christian voice in the UK, and part of what they do is to campaign on issues of concern to all Christians.

We are looking for an experienced major donor fundraiser to cultivate their own portfolio of HNWI's and identifying new donors through the use of our clients extensive and established networks. You will also be given the opportunity to help lead on cultivation events.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must be a strong major donor fundraiser with a proven track record of 5 and 6 figure gifts. You will enjoy desk-based research as well as getting out to meet new donors. We are also very open to looking at candidates from other fundraising streams such as corporate or community.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading faith-based organisation. You do not need to be Christian to be successful in this role but an understanding and empathy for the faith is important.

If you would like to receive an Information pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Hayley on 02078207306.

Closing date for applications: Rolling

We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Want to be part of a team but also have some flexibility to work part time or homebased? 

Proven track record in major donor fundraising?

Fancy the challenge of building up this income stream - almost from scratch - knowing the charity is investing resources into this income stream? Then please read on...

This role is solely responsible for raising the annual income target from our work with Major Donors.

There are a handful of current supporters but this is an untapped area of income for the charity so provides an exceptional major donor manager the opportunity to really make their mark.

With the support of the Head of Fundraising and full backing of the CEO who completely understands fundraising, you will maintain and manage stakeholder relationships with existing high net worth individual supporters, as well as develop a strategy for identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts and grants from philanthropists giving to the charity for the first time. 

The charity needs a professional with excellent relationship management skill and who brings a sound track record already. This is a great time to join given all the untapped potential but you will also be pleased to know that the charity is able and willing to put the resources in to invest in this income stream. 

The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable track record in major donor fundraising and prospect research, be a self-starter, a team player and excellent relationship builder.
If you would enjoy the challenge of building a major donor fundraising programme with an emphasis on long-term donor relationships and face to face contact, then get in touch. Today.

The role is vacant now so charity will be interviewing 'as and when' so please apply soon.

Further Information and to Apply
Please submit your CV via the 'Apply/Enquire' button in the first instance - a full pack will be made available to CVs of interest and/or we will be in contact to discuss the opportunity and organisation with you.

NFP Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

The Insight and Development team at Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) is responsible for business planning, playing a key role in the development and monitoring of a strategy for transformational income growth.  This team of experts exists to support and drive the fundraising activities of the whole organisation and is fundamental to the delivery of our ambition.

We are looking for an experienced prospect research professional to take on the role of Prospect Development Manager in our fabulous and highly ambitious team. The Prospect Development Manager leads a team which delivers prospect management and research, working across the Fundraising department to ensure high value prospect development opportunities are identified and capitalised on; this role will drive forward the continuous improvement of our prospect research activity to ensure that we are on track to reach the ambitious fundraising targets towards our dementia research portfolio.

Main tasks of role:

• Lead on the strategic development and implementation of prospect development activity for ARUK, including an overall prospect research, management and identification plan and in support of each of ARUK’s high value income streams.
• Inspire creativity and ambition within the Prospect Development team to ensure all avenues of prospect identification are explored and new opportunities are considered.
• Lead a team which provides high quality research and information on existing and potential donors to further fundraising relationships. 
• Work closely with high value team leadership, providing oversight and knowledge on prospects, relationships and processes across high value teams, adding value to their fundraising relationships and helping to maximise opportunities. 
• Share information across the Insight and Development team to encourage and bring about joined up working with high value stakeholders.

What we are looking for:

• Education to A-level or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of major gift fundraising to include identification, research, solicitation and stewardship
• Experience of leading a prospect management and research function in support of fundraising teams.
• Experience of developing and implementing processes which drive fundraising.
• Ability to work with independence, intelligence, drive and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership and relationship management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Good planning and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using fundraising databases
• Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• You work well as part of a team but are proactive and can work independently.
• A confident and friendly manner; would feel at ease representing the charity to high-level external contacts.
• Creativity, innovation and resourcefulness to identify opportunities.

Location: Granta Park, near Cambridge.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 29th March 2020, with interviews likely to be held on the 7th April 2020. We would encourage applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Should we wish to contact you to arrange an earlier interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. When applying, please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on a certain date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

An exciting new role, developing the prospect research function for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

You will create and lead the prospect research strategy for the team, focused on high value fundraising including HNWIs, trusts and foundations and corporate partners. In doing so, you will help the team deliver against financial targets through effective research, supporting the long-term fundraising ambitions of the team.

As Prospect Research Manager you will:

• have significant experience of managing a prospect research strategy, focused on philanthropy, strategic partnerships and trusts
• have managed internal data mining activity and be able to evidence its success
• have specialist and operational knowledge relating to individual giving, strategic partnerships and trusts.

Flexible working/4 day week opportunities available. Please get in touch to discuss further.

                                     

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

Are you an Audit Senior, Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

Duties and key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the philanthropy programme to secure income from active and cold audiences, with a focus on high net worth individuals and new trusts and foundations
• Lead a strategy to maximise income from all major giving areas and events, seeking relevant opportunities and pursuing these opportunities to their full potential.
• Carry out in-depth research, both internally and externally, obtaining relevant information that can contribute to proposals, applications, engagement opportunities and fundraising communications
• Develop a plan to integrate and engage with MAP patrons and ambassadors across all MAP programmes
• Develop and deliver tailored solicitations and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and our understanding of supporters through building strong relationships with them
• Identify, research and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of prospects that will have a significant positive impact on income over the current and future financial years
• Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools
• Manage and develop a database of contacts through planning, communications and analysis/reporting tools to support objectives
• Liaise with the Database Manager to ensure all major donor information is accurately recorded on Raisers Edge and up to date
• Monitor, review and evaluate performance against strategic plans, reports and financial forecasts to an agreed timetable
• Management and development of staff and volunteers as appropriate
• Undertake other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required

General Responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
• Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
• Share knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team, as well as other staff across the organisation as needed
• Represent and be an ambassador for MAP
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as they may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

By working at Alzheimer’s Research UK, you will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2020, we were listed 39th in the prestigious Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

A vacancy has arisen for a Policy Manager to join our dynamic and well-respected policy team. We work to support and influence the policy environment to ensure that scientists can undertake research to better understand the diseases that cause dementia and to discover life changing treatments. We are also working to prepare health systems to be ready for future dementia treatments.

Policy and Public Affairs is a creative directorate, and the post holder will have opportunities to take initiative and work on projects that take the charity in new directions. The postholder will report to, and work closely with, the Head of Policy as well as the wider Policy and Public Affairs teams. The role may include work in London and elsewhere in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

• Work with the Head of Policy to implement and to further develop ARUK’s external affairs strategy, consider how to best implement the Policy elements of this strategy and contribute to an aligned public affairs function to achieve our influencing goals.
• To develop and lead programmes of work on key strategic policy areas that position ARUK as a key influencer both nationally and internationally, particularly focusing on how people with dementia will be identified and diagnosed at an early stage of disease to access future treatments.
• Provide expertise on the NHS processes and pathways, and adoption of new diagnostics and technologies, and brings forth new innovative policy ideas and solutions that deliver on our strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain mechanisms to keep abreast of the policy environment, particularly in relation to NHS, early diagnosis and access and uptake of new medicines
• Oversee the work of, contribute to the development and line manage one officer

What we are looking for:

• Educated to A Level – or equivalent
• Confidence working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel and outlook
• Experience of working in policy development
• Experience of building relationships with influencers or supporters
• Experience of delivering large analytical projects
• Experience of writing complex policy reports
• Experience of delivering consultation responses and working with government teams to embed ideas
• Ability to manage a large programme of work
• Ability to manage people
• Excellent personal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels face to face and on the phone
• Ability to write professionally, with an ability to adapt communications for different audiences
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
• Strong negotiation skills

Location: Granta Park, Nr Cambridge

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.

The closing date for applications is the 29th March 2020, with interviews to be held on the 9th April 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend on this date.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.

World Villages for Children are delighted to announce this new, pivotal role within the charity. Responsible for creating and leading fundraising strategy for the organisation, this is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful fundraiser to define and grow this new role, generate immediate impact and transform the lives of the world's poorest children.

By supporting the Christian, humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary, each year we help more than 20,000 impoverished children of any faith or none to receive the chance of education in their schools in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania. So far over 150,000 children and their families have been helped out of poverty.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of fundraising, including a proven track record of writing proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies as well as major donors.

The role is part of the senior management of the charity and involves close collaboration with UK Manager and trustees as well as working within our small and friendly office team. The role also includes international scope, both through liaison with our partner organisations around the world, and with overseas donors.

If you are a self-starter, with the big picture in mind, hands-on, brilliant with people, experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and closing the deal this could be the role for you.

For more information please see attached full advertisement together with Job Description and Person specification and recruitment information pack. 

Apply online here and send us your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 26th March 2020. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2020. 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 3 April 2020 you should assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest in World Villages for Children.

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The London Sinfonietta is one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles, having established a world-wide reputation over 50 years.  Resident at Southbank Centre and Artistic Associate at Kings Place, with a busy touring schedule across the UK and abroad, the London Sinfonietta has worked with many of the greatest living creators and interpreters of new music. Our mission is to engage wider audiences in new music, support the growth of individuals and communities, and develop talent. 

The Development Manager works as part of a small team delivering the annual Fundraising strategy for the organisation with annual departmental targets of c. £300,000. The Development Manager has responsibility for fundraising across a range of Individuals, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partners, manages systems and processes within the team and line-manages the Development Assistant. 

This role would be suitable for someone with at least 3 years’ experience of fundraising within the cultural or charity sector. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed writing ability, able to initiate and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective supporters of the organisation. A good understanding of the management and administration of a broad range of fundraising activity is essential as well as a knowledge of fundraising regulations and legislation. An appreciation of the arts and an interest in contemporary classical music would be an advantage.

Further information about this role and the London Sinfonietta is available on our website. All applications must be submitted using the application form. Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 31 March 2020. First round interviews: Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Description : Fundraising Manager

Job Title : Fundraising Manager

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager

Purpose of Job.

To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.

To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.

Key duties :

Funding

• To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
• To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
• Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
• Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
• To  innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
• To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.

Retail charity shops.

• Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
• Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
• Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
• Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.

General duties.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
• This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.

External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

• Good basic education to GCSE.
• Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
• Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.

Experience.

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven database experience.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Staff management experience.
• High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
• Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

• Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
• A proactive and creative approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.
• Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

We live in a country with an ageing population – by 2040, 1 in 4 people in the UK will be 65 or over. At Independent Age we want to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. Our organisation campaigns and provides services to ensure people can enjoy being independent, financially secure, healthy, active and connected in older age.

It’s an incredibly exciting time to join Independent Age and help make an impact on the lives of older people.

As people age, they are often let down by the systems in place to support them. Whether they struggle to manage multiple medications, live with undiagnosed conditions, or don’t receive treatment when they need it, older people and their families continually miss out on essential support when they need it most.

At Independent Age we campaign to ensure that the systems that people rely on as they grow older are supportive and enabling so that no-one feels ignored, isolated and marginalized.

Our campaigns are grounded in the experience of people who have been on the receiving end of these broken systems, and our team mobilises public support to ensure solutions are found and implemented across the country.

Due to an internal promotion We are now looking for a dynamic and strategic Campaigns Manager to lead the development of our activity to improve the systems that impact people’s health as they grow older.  

The ideal candidate will have…..

• Experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative influencing campaigns involving campaign supporters, with good knowledge of different campaign tools and tactics.
• A strong understanding of how policy, public affairs and campaigning interact to make positive change happen, including an interest in politics and a good understanding of Westminster, Whitehall and local government.
• Experience of involving people who are affected by an issue in the organisation’s campaigning activity, including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to resolve problems and field queries calmly.
• Experience of writing and editing clear, accurate and engaging materials for a range of audiences and platforms.
• Experience of empowering people affected by an issue to campaign on their own behalf.
• An understanding of the issues faced by older people.
• Experience of building good working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, using their intelligence to inform plans and activity.
• Experience of building and retaining a network of campaign supporters, including knowledge of creating engaging supporter journeys.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively, both in person and via telephone/email with colleagues at a range of levels and disciplines, as well as supporters and members of the public.
• The ability to work independently and proactively to meet strict deadlines on a number of concurrent tasks.
• A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection with experience of keeping accurate records and up to date files.
• Experience of using a variety of digital tools including e-campaigning software and content management systems.
• Strong IT skills including use of Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply by submitting your CV and Covering Letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2020

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 7th May 2020.

Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher, 12-Month Maternity Cover, Central London - £31,000 PA

• Are you experienced in maximising engagement from donors and prospects?
• do you have a background in high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and grant-makers?
• Would you like to work for an international charity?

Pro-Marketing are working with a fantastic international charity who are seeking a Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher. In this role you will be crucial in delivering a robust and dynamic pipeline of prospects from high quality research, whilst providing key donor insight on approaching and developing new business opportunities.

What's great about this organisation?

• 25 days annual leave
• Strong pension and health plans
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible working opportunities
• New central London offices
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle racks and on-site showers
• On-site yoga classes and massage options
• Sociable after work pub trips
• Great central London location

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Developing the prospect pool through identifying and researching prospects, whilst tracking donors on the donor pipeline
• Completing extensive network mapping projects on current donors, contacts and top prospects
• Supporting the leadership team in developing Major Donor and Trusts prospecting strategies
• Carrying out appropriate research on current and prospective donors, including high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations, and grant-makers
• Preparing appropriate research profiles as needed
• Ensuring the best use of the CARE database and that everything is data-protection compliant

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful fundraising and research track-record in philanthropy and partnerships
• A good knowledge of donor and prospect research
• Experience in analysing fundraising data relating to funding trends and funding environments
• Excellent relationship building skills with a broad range of prospective donors
• The ability to liaise with internal stakeholders to advise on strategy and best practice
• Database experience (CARE, Raisers Edge, or ALMS would be very desirable)

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Philanthropy & Partnerships Researcher (maternity cover) role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP as Skype interviews are being arranged:

Tel: 020 7269 6338

Email:

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