Battersea are hiring!

They are on the look out for full time fundraisers and team leaders to join their in-house venue fundraising campaign in London.

The role: Talk to members of the public in shopping centres and events about the welfare of dogs and cats up and down the UK. You will inspire people to commit to a regular donation and change the fate of so many vulnerable animals in the process.

In return for your hard work you will receive a great starting salary, weekly pay, holiday pay, training and support from the start and a great team of people, just like you.

• £10.55 per hour, increasing to £11 per hour after one month.

• Weekly pay - every week on a Thursday

• Holiday Pay

• Great progression opportunities

• Be part of the UK's leading animal welfare charity.

• Full time hours, 37.5 hours per week, between Monday to Saturday.

• London based.

• Work as part of a small team of fundraisers each day.

We need passionate storytellers, who love animals and have a bubbly, bright and engaging personality with sales or customer service experience.

About Battersea: Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we've grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With 500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals. We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership.

Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat. If you'd love to join this brand new team, get in touch with Jenny from Flow Caritas by applying for this role and she will call you back.

Interviews throughout November with immediate starts available.

Job title: Community and Events Fundraising Officer          

Department: Fundraising

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Salary: £26,000 to 28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Deptford

Closing date: Monday 2nd December 2019 at 12 pm

Interviews: Tuesday 10th December 2019

Hours: 35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends

Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays.

About the role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious individual to generate income for the 999 Club through the development and implementation of a Community and Events Fundraising strategy. This will involve reviewing, managing, and delivering the current events and community fundraising programme, safeguarding existing income streams and building sustainable growth through events and community fundraising. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and skilled Community and Events fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream.

You will be supported by the Head of Fundraising. You will also be managing the charity’s social media channels as well as the CRM database.

About you

The ideal candidate will bring experience of successfully building events fundraising streams through different challenge and bespoke events as well developing meaningful relationships with community organisations, schools and faith organisations. They will be results-orientated, managing our events portfolio and developing our income through community fundraising. They will build excellent working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders as they pull together details of life-changing programmes and projects that we are seeking funding for in order to help the people we support to rebuild their lives.

As we are a small team, a team-player attitude is a must, as well as a positive and can-do approach.

If you have excellent communication and event management skills, a natural ability to liaise with stakeholders, and determination to succeed, we would like to hear from you.

About the 999 Club

The 999 Club is a small, community charity of 16 staff making a big impact on ending rough sleeping in Lewisham. 

We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help break the cycle of homelessness and help them move forward with their lives.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification.

For further information please see the attached Job Description. 

We are the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity. We work to improve early diagnosis, fund life-saving research and provide much-needed support to women with ovarian cancer. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Fundraiser.

Our goal is to double survival from ovarian cancer by 2050; our clear strategic plans and track record of success demonstrate our determination to succeed. Together we can transform the future for women with ovarian cancer. 

We are looking for a target-driven events fundraiser to manage and develop a portfolio of challenge events, provide first-class supporter care and help us continue to grow income and reach our ambitious targets. Though this role predominantly focuses on challenge events, there will also be an opportunity to work on some special events.

Benefits include 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years, a 5 per cent employer pension contribution, a free employee assistance scheme, season ticket loans and regular training and support. We are based in modern offices in  London, EC1, with good transport links.

For more details and guidance on how to apply, please click the ‘apply through our website’ button.

We are reviewing applications as they come in and will interview on an ongoing basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible – we will close recruitment once we find the right candidate.

Events Fundraiser - Tommy's-Health Charity - £30-£32k - Cannon Street, London - Permanent, Full-time

We at Charity People are excited to be working with the utterly incredible, life-saving charity, Tommy's. We are looking for their (senior) Challenge Event Fundraiser, to part manage their portfolio of challenge events within their sporting events team. Tommy's research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage, and providing information for parents-to-be, with the ambitious target of halving the number of babies that die during pregnancy or birth by 2030.

We are looking for an engaging superhero of stewarding, able to manage, develop and grow the fundraisers for Tommy's running challenge events . You will need to have a good eye for detail, database entry experience, knowledge and experience of challenge event planning, logistics and delivery. You will be responsible for the Royal Parks, Asics 10k, the Edinburgh Marathon, Bath Half and more, with over 700 fundraisers to steward and manage, you will need good time management, communication and verbal skills. You will work closely with the Head of Sporting Events to further grow the portfolio and supporter engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a challenge event fundraiser to grow within this revered fundraising team, within a charity that has doubled in size in the last 3 years. There is ample opportunity to develop, with potential for new upcoming challenges and the role holder to grow the events portfolio further still.

They are looking to pay £30,000-£32,000 per annum. The application deadline is ASAP with a cover letter necessary.

We actively encourage people from ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ Individuals to apply for this role. Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you are not interested but know anyone suitable for this role then we do offer a £250 referral fee if successful.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your (word doc) CV to Pete to have an initial chat about the position.

Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for anyone affected by the heart muscle diseases, cardiomyopathy and myocarditis. We provide support and information services, work to raise awareness of heart muscle disease, campaign for better access to quality treatment and promote research. Our vision is for everyone affected by cardiomyopathy and myocarditis to lead long and fulfilling lives.

We are really proud of our #teamcardio, a dedicated and passionate group of people from across the country raising funds for the charity many through challenge events and oversees adventures. This group is responsible for raising a large part of the charity's income and you will be responsible for keeping them happy, motivated and on track.

As our Challenge Events Fundraiser (Maternity Cover), you will get to work as part of the a small and flexible fundraising team supporting our volunteer fundraisers, helping to increase funds from corporate partners as well as shaping the challenge events programme and developing new income generating ideas. 

We are looking for someone who can motivate others and build relationships, think analytically and be entrepreneurial and have the drive and energy to keep #teamcardio growing.

Please note that this role is offered as Maternity Cover with a temporary contract of approx. 9 Months 

Please apply online via the charity job website providing a cover letter (no more than two pages ) and an up to date C.V

Prospectus is excited to be collaborating with a national health charity to recruit for a new Challenge Events Fundraiser. This role is offered on a permanent, full time basis to work in West London paying £30,000 to £34,000 per annum.

You will be tasked with managing and recruiting people to take part in third party challenge events including Ride London, London Landmarks, Royal Parks and several others. You will maintain communications with the participants and help them to boost their personal fundraising. In addition to this, you will make sure the cheer points on the day are filled with volunteers and that the charity's participants get the most out of the day.

They are looking for someone with experience managing third party challenge events to generate income and recruiting volunteers for cheer points. If you have experience of managing an events calendar that would be a bonus as there is flexibility to grow the role.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Job Description

To lead on the development and delivery of a programme of growth to increase income from the currently successful community and events stream.  Leading on identifying and developing new opportunities, engaging new audiences to increase and diversify our supporter base. As well as developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship plans to ensure we have a database of long-term, engaged and active supporters.

Key Relationships

Internal: Fundraising team, SRUK staff team, Volunteers

External:Individual Fundraisers, Community Groups, Small Businesses, Community Volunteers, event suppliers, SRUK members

Scope of Role

1. Implement and shape the Strategy for community and events fundraising
2. Develop an annual programme of events with a full marketing and advertising plan across various platforms
3. Foster and strengthen relationships with community and event fundraisers by implementing tailored supporter journeys and stewardship plans
4. Develop and implement new events and initiatives to offer significant ROI, engage new audiences and increase long-term support.
5. Continually assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the community and events fundraising programme making recommendations to ensure that we are maximising our income and reach

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SRUK is a small team so working collaboratively and being a team player are essential skills. Our roles are a mixture of being very hands-on in order to get things done and working strategically to ensure that SRUK meets its long-term objectives .The successful candidate will be an experienced and innovative community and/or events fundraiser with the ability to inspire and motivate fundraisers and develop new opportunities and initiatives.

Professional/Technical qualifications:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development or, equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Previous experience working within community and/or events fundraising and proven track record in achieving financial targets and key objectives.
• Demonstrable experience of growing the supporter base for community and/or events fundraising.
• Demonstrable experience of growing and sustaining community and/or events income.

• Experience of managing conflicting priorities to deliver high quality results to deadlines.
• Able to motivate & engage with volunteers' and mobilise them toward fundraising activities.
• Experience of working with and delivering effective communications activity for fundraising activities and partnerships.
• Experience of managing events from start to finish including carrying out risk assessments, managing and recruiting volunteers and liaising with event suppliers.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong relationships with individuals and groups.
• Ability to focus on impact and deliver outstanding results in a team environment and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Communications – excellent written and verbal skills, working across various platforms both online and offline.
• Knowledge of donor acquisition and retention strategies.
• Well organised, able to prioritise work for self and others with an understanding of the importance of detail.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative approach with an ability to identify and act upon opportunities.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem solving skills with the ability to develop new approaches.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy

• To contribute to the implementation of the Fundraising Strategy, by preparing community fundraising and fundraising event plans which link into the overall strategy, budget and targets, and to report on progress of these plans throughout the year.
• To build in contingency plans and risk management strategies to ensure that any potential shortfalls in income are mitigated and managed.

2. Income Generation

• To rapidly grow community and events income and create a sustainable community and events programme to continue growth.
• To research, plan and implement both existing and new fundraising events to engage a wide range of long term supporters in a broad range of activities, achieving a significant ROI.
• To manage all event logistics, establishing and implementing a clear project plan to ensure compliance with insurance liability, risk assessments, Institute of Fundraising guidelines, GDPR and general Health & Safety legislation.
• Maximise income from Third party Events such as Virgin Money London Marathon by filling all paid for places with a team of dedicated supporters.
• Provide guidance and support to supporters when planning their own events, ensuring that materials are up-to-date, relevant, engaging and available across all platforms.
• To regularly assess & evaluate the effectiveness of community and event fundraising activity including income and expenditure and analysis of events, producing reports for senior management as required.
• To work closely with the Content Manager and Head of Fundraising and Communications to ensure that all events are appropriately marketed and all public relations opportunities are maximised.
• To work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications  to research and secure sponsorship for events using existing contacts and cold approaches.
• To build a programme of Community fundraising support from individuals, clubs, groups, associations and small businesses to ensure that we have a broad and engaged supporter base.

3. Supporter Care

• Be the key point of contact, to provide continuity and effective management of relationships with community and event fundraisers, maximising fundraising and developing long term supporters by delivering high standards of supporter stewardship.
• To attend community and event fundraisers to raise awareness of the charity and support charity fundraisers.
• Capture and record supporter data to inform the supporter journey and stewardship plan in line with GDPR and SRUK policies.
• Pass on leads where appropriate to other fundraisers and act on/advise where appropriate.

4. Partnerships

• Account manage charity of the year partnerships with local businesses.
• Approach and support local clubs, societies and schools to fundraise for SRUK.

• Support, motivate and develop local fundraising volunteers, ensuring they have a clear understanding of SRUK and our purpose.
• Implement, recruit and support a volunteers and ambassador network to build a community of engaged supporters and advocates.

5. Policy and Procedure

• Ensure all necessary donation administration is accurately assigned, ensuring that high standards of financial and donor records are kept, the supporter database is maintained and all activities are conducted in line with the current GDPR rules, legislation relating to charitable activities and SRUK policies.
• Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice and to provide relevant advice to fundraisers and colleagues.

6. Other Duties

• To be prepared to be away from home overnight, as the job reasonably demands.
• To undertake any other works as could be expected of a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser.

The duties in this job description may change from time to time following a review and in consultation between the post holder and line manager

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter, no more than 2 sides of A4, which demonstrates how you meet the role requirements with clear examples.

Applications must be received by 5pm on 21st November. 

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 25th November. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 2nd December

Part-time, one-year fixed-term contract

21 hours per week

3% matched pension contribution on successful completion of probation

Woman’s Trust seeks a part-time Female Fundraiser to join our small and vibrant team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our projects; researching and securing appropriate funding for the organisation so we can continue to support women impacted by domestic abuse. Woman’s Trust is a BACP accredited Person-Centred/Humanistic counselling service.

On a day-to-day basis responsibilities include drafting, editing and submitting funding applications, researching funding opportunities, building effective networks with key funders, building up a knowledge base of suitable funding bodies, co-ordinating the submission of grants and the reporting process, writing some of the funding reports, dealing with fundraising queries and working closely with the CEO, fundraisers, the Reporting Officer, Finance Manager, lead managers, project staff and volunteers, and to ensure a joined up approach towards fundraising.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 8th December 2019.

Interview date: Week beginning 16th December, subject to change. 

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic Trust Fundraiser to help us develop and maintain our trust income.

Trust Fundraiser
Location: Victoria, London
Working hours: 3 days (21 hours) per week and days to be discussed
Contract: Fixed Term, 12 months
Directorate: Engagement
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £18,645 per annum
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays pro rata

You will lead on growing new and existing relationships with a range of small to medium trusts, conduct prospect research, report back to funders and create compelling proposals. You will aim to maximise income from trusts, specifically for our Supporting Friends grants service, core isolation work and befriending services.

The role will work alongside one other part time Trust Fundraiser, and will play a vital part in a small yet busy team.

The position is initially a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

Duties will include:

• Writing high quality, compelling applications and reports
• Maximising income by building and maintaining relationships with existing portfolio of trust donors
• Using a database (Raiser’s Edge) for donor relationship management
• Re-engaging lapsed funders, increasing donations from existing funders, and researching and identifying new trusts

Key requirements for this role are:

• Excellent written and communication skills
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise own workload and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic, cooperative and flexible attitude
• Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously
• Good attention to detail

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Why work for us? 
We’re proud to say many of our staff have been with us for more than 10 years and some for more than 20. We are committed to investing in our teams, which is why we offer a great list of employee benefits specifically with you in mind:

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent training
• Retail discounts – save money and earn points at over 3,500 retailers
• Long service awards
• Recommend-a-friend scheme – earn £250 for each referral
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

Closing date: 24th November 2019
Interview dates: 29th November 2019 and 2nd December 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to the FOTE website where you can download the job description and complete your application for this position.

Friends of the Elderly is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

No agencies please.

Vacancy with Community Housing & Therapy (CHT):

Fundraiser
 

Location: Vauxhall
Hours: 20-24 hours per week (negotiable)
Starting Salary: £25 – 30K
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, pension, life assurance, an employee assistance programme, training opportunities

Company Profile:
Our Charity, Community Housing and Therapy (CHT) is a growing provider of Psychologically Informed Recovery Communities - 'where relationships are the treatment'.  CHT works with adults and young people who have challenging and complex presentations, and who have experienced negative childhood experiences or trauma, to enhance our beneficiaries’ development, health and wellbeing, with the aim of enabling them to lead successful and productive lives – providing a life changing experience.

We offer a good working environment as part of a small organisation that is passionate about providing high quality support to young persons and adults experiencing mental distress and complex psychosocial disorders. We have a strong sense of values, a clear treatment and support model, a strong training programme and ethos, and a highly supportive management framework.

About the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CHT’s Head Office team to grow the fundraising function of the charity.

The charity is in a period of growth and this role offers the right candidate experience across the fundraising area of the charity’s operations, and there will be opportunities for growth and development for the right candidate.

About you:

You will be a friendly and approachable person with a pro-active approach to work.  You will be someone who is highly driven and motivated, able to work both independently as well as being a team player. A strong candidate will have a proven track record of fundraising, particularly with Trusts and Foundations as well as experience of securing support for capital projects. Enthusiasm and a commitment to the charity’s aims are vital.

Closing date: 13th November Interview date: 19th November

For a job description please contact Maria Miranda on the recruitment email provided

Application by CV and covering letter explaining why you are applying for this role

Community & Events Fundraising Manager

Hours: 37 hours a week

Location: Dalston, London E8

Reporting to: Head of Income Generation

Direct Reports: Community & Events Fundraising Executive

Salary: £35,000 p.a.

Closing Date: 22 November 2019

Interview Date: 26 and 27 November 2019

We are looking for an experienced Community and Events Fundraising Manager with a proven track record in a similar role developing and significantly growing a Community & Events income stream through an innovative strategy.

The successful candidate will have implemented successful fundraising strategies, developed national community networks, have significant experience of strong community engagement, delivered large and small events successfully, managed teams effectively and have worked with other income generating and frontline service departments within their organisations to maximise the donor or event participant journey.

You will possess an excellent customer care ethos, strong project management and communication skills, a creative eye for detail, the ability to manage budgeting and forecasting and proven team leadership and management.

If you can demonstrate our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition and Motivation and would like to improve the lives of vision impaired children, young people and their families, please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the person specification. CV’s alone will not be accepted.

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references.

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of Royal Society for Blind Children. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR506345

There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2025, and 2 million by 2050.

In response to this Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse Service. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions people need. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline - it helps everyone in the family to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

The charity has seen significant income growth over the past four years, (income has more than doubled to £6.5m), and we have ambitious plans to maintain this growth so we can significantly increase income in this area, to grow the number of Admiral Nurses, and the specialist support they provide families facing dementia.

Challenge Events Fundraising will play a significant part in this transformation, as a key income stream for the charity. Dementia UK is very invested in significantly growing Challenge Events fundraising and there is a great deal of support for the team (and post holders) to help them continue this expansion, making it an exciting time to join. This role is a good opportunity for someone motivated and enthusiastic who wants to join a growing charity and start or develop their career in Challenge Events Fundraising.

Purpose of Job

To engage, manage and develop relationships with event supporters, providing outstanding stewardship and maximising sustainable long-term income.

Key responsibilities

· Be the first point of contact for Community and Event Fundraising enquiries on the phone or by email, responding within agreed departmental timescales and ensuring excellent customer service.

· Support the Challenge Events team administration; e.g. sending participant mailings, co-ordinating fundraising materials, supporting event activity and other tasks as required.

· Support the Challenge Events Executives with the challenge events portfolio.

· Support a variety of challenge event fundraisers from recruitment to post-event and onward stewardship.

· Manage and develop relationships with supporters, delivering excellent levels of supporter care including motivating them and recognising their achievement to encourage their long-term support.

· Manage specific running and other challenge events in our portfolio.

· Working with the fundraising database Raiser’s Edge to ensure all participant information is correct and up to date.

· Work with the team to ensure smooth systems and processes and update these where necessary to ensure continued efficiency.

· Attend events on behalf of the charity, receiving donations and delivering presentations on the charity’s work, where needed.

· Help develop challenge event fundraising initiatives that will inspire support and deliver fundraising success.

· Update and maintain all paper, financial and database records to agreed standards and timescales.

· Play a full role as a member of the Community and Events team, and contribute to the development of the community and events fundraising strategy and operational plan

· Work with the Challenge Events Manager on the delivery of the Community & Events strategy and operational plan

· Support the Community and Events team in the delivery of the Community and Events fundraising budget and targets/KPIs.

Please note that only applications including a CV and covering letter will be considered.

Interviews are due to take place on the 25th November.

37.5 hours per week
Based at Counting House, London Bridge

What the job involves
Our outstanding Sporting Events team raises funds for Prostate Cancer UK through a programme of owned and third-party challenges, alongside managing our partnerships within the world of football. As well as our two main cycling events, Football to Amsterdam and the Grand Depart Classic, we also build big teams in events such as the Virgin Money London Marathon, Great North Run and the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100.

You will project manage a number of key third party running and cycling events, such as the Bath Half, Cardiff Half and Velo Essex. You will also be tasked with identifying new opportunities across the UK and overseas to generate income from third party events and contribute ideas to continue to grow our programme of owned events.

This will cover all aspects, including setting budgets, creating the event concepts, marketing, supporter communications, event delivery and remittance to ensure we maximise the funds raised from these events. Alongside this, you will work with other teams within Prostate Cancer UK to support the full calendar of events and take the lead with supporting our volunteers at our events.

Working with our Marketing Communications and Digital teams, you will ensure that our events are promoted successfully to the public, in line with your organisational wide strategy to stop men dying of prostate cancer.

What we want from you
You will have experience of working in a sporting events team with a background of assisting or leading with the delivery of large-scale events, covering aspects such as marketing, communications and event delivery. You’ll also have first-class communication skills to enable you to motivate and inspire for our cause. Strong organisational skills will be combined with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.

Why work for us?
We have a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer. Through shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and support, we can make prostate cancer a disease the next generation of men need not fear. Be part of a team that will put an end to prostate cancer being a killer.

The support we’ll provide
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and a season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

For more information, apply online.

Got a question? We’re here to help.

Closing date: midnight, 18th November 2019.

Interview date: w/c 27th November 2019.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

A note for recruitment agencies

We prefer to hire people directly and if we do need support, we partner with agencies on our PSL.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

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 capital 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? 

JOB TITLE: Senior Major Donor Fundraiser 

LOCATION: London (SW1P)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 per week

CONTRACT: Permanent

REPORTING TO: Director of Fundraising

SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000pa depending on skills and experience

Key tasks 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
• Attend cultivation events e.g. parliamentary events in the House Of Lords, music events such as the Premier Gospel Awards, 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 one to one prospect meetings at Premier’s radio studios in Central London
• 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/Member of Institute of Fundraising 
• At least 4 years’ experience working in face to face cultivation of support 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 and skills; 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – spoken, written & face-to-face
• An understanding of the broad Christian community
• 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

Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to unsuccessful candidates, therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please accept that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Premier reserves the right to conduct interviews before the closing date for application.