An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Scottish SPCA to join the Fundraising and Income Generation Department as a Community & Events Fundraising Manager based in Dunfermline (with flexibility for off-site and home working).
The Community & Events Fundraising Manager will lead our Fundraising Events and Community Fundraising functions, implementing strategic plans to drive income generation and maximise long-term relationship building and sustainable fundraising revenue.
The Community & Events team are targeted with fundraising income generation of £500,000+ per annum, and this role will be key in achieving this aim. A demonstrable track record of achieving high value targets is essential.
If you are a passionate, experienced fundraiser this is a fantastic opportunity to work with Scotland’s Animal Champions to develop our community and events fundraising direction to deliver an outstanding supporter journey.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in managing events, growing supporter participation and relationship development with local businesses, organisations and groups. The role will also manage a team of Community Fundraisers and an Events Fundraiser; and will be responsible for creating an engaging, employee development focussed approach.
Working for us is incredibly rewarding and you’ll also get the chance to get up close and personal with some of our furry, feathered and scaled friends! You’ll also receive a comprehensive and wide-ranging induction to show you the breadth of our vital work.
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with occasional evening and weekend work.
A UK driving licence is essential.
For further information relating to this position, please click on the job description.
To apply, please follow these steps:
- Open up the application form
- Save the form to your computer
- Complete the application
- Save the completed application form again
- Click on the ‘Apply now’ link to attach/upload the form.
CVs and covering letters will not be accepted.
Please note that applicants who do not meet the above criteria or provide the required information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 8 March 2020. First interviews will be held on Friday 13 March 2020. Applicants invited for interview will be informed by phone or email. If you have not received a response from us by Wednesday 11 March 2020, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Scottish Charity No SC 006467
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity to join the SHRUB team as Events Coordinator!
Salary £25,000 p.a pro rata (£20,000), part time 28 hours / week
Fixed term contract to 31 March 2022 – extension subject to successful funding bids
Pending confirmation of funding
Application Deadline: midnight 23rd February 2020
Job purpose:
The Events Coordinator oversees SHRUB’s events and workshops activity, with the aim of developing circular economy and a world without waste within the community. This includes coordinating SHRUB’s End of Term Collections and Freeshops, inducting and supporting SHRUB’s regular and one-off events volunteers, helping SHRUB members and volunteers to run events which are in line with SHRUB’s mission and carbon targets, and overseeing the development of SHRUB’s external spacebooking system.
SHRUB is a non-hierarchical member-led Cooperative with a large and enthusiastic community of volunteers who are essential to the delivery of our aims. As a part of the SHRUB team, your day to day work will also involve the necessary strategic planning, decision-making, problem-solving and volunteer management which enables SHRUB as a whole to thrive.
Successful applicants must have experience and skills in the following areas:
- Educated to HNC / HND, plus 2 years relevant work experience - or equivalent
- Experience in event management
- Experience of partnership working
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed deadlines and budgets
- Experience in managing, delegating to, and empowering teams of volunteers
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for a fast-paced working environment
- Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to work on own initiative and organise own time / workload
- Full proficiency with Google Accounts and familiar with Microsoft Office e.g. Excel High level of empathy and respect for people with different backgrounds and ability to use inclusive, non-stigmatising and respectful ways of communication
About SHRUB Coop
We’re a cooperative in Edinburgh working for a world without waste! We empower our community to live a low waste and low carbon life. Become a member and learn to fix a bike, swap your preloved things, enjoy some rescued food and be inspired by new ideas.
How we work
SHRUB Coop is organised non-hierarchically and strives to provide an inclusive and empowering experience for all staff, volunteers, and members in our community. We have a staff team who coordinate around 250 volunteers across the organisation to deliver all our activities through working groups.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply and for further details, see our website for an application pack.
Interviews will be held on 10th March. We will be looking for the successful applicant to start on or as soon as possible after 1st April 2020.
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About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are dedicated to myeloma patients, their families and carers and understand the complexities and the impact living with a diagnosis of myeloma can have. We continually strive to improve standards of treatment and care through research, education and training, as well raise awareness of myeloma as the third most common form of blood cancer in the UK.
Our determination to support everyone affected by myeloma unites us and underpins our commitment to:
- Empower patients and their families
- Inform and influence policy
- Educate healthcare professionals
- Improve treatment and care
Being part of Myeloma UK means being part of a dedicated team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with myeloma and related conditions. If you are an experienced fundraiser who shares our ambition, commitment and values, you could be perfect as our Director of Income Generation.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to work at a senior level for a national charity at an exciting time. The Director of Income Generation is responsible for the development, management and implementation of our ambitious income generation strategy, which will enable us to continue our record of leadership through our ambitious services and research programmes. We are looking for an inspirational leader and experienced, successful professional who shares our vision and will drive our income generation programmes forward.
Key deliverables will include leading on the delivery of the income generation strategy to meet income targets, KPIs and outcomes; preparing and monitoring the income generation budget; establishing relationships with leading income providers across various sectors; and providing clear direction and leadership to the Income Generation Team.
Reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will also share responsibility for the development and delivery of the strategic and operational plans for Myeloma UK.
About you
With management experience at a senior/strategic level, you will have experience and success in developing income streams and exceeding income targets. Your experience of project management and budget preparation will underpin your commitment to delivery and innovation, and you will bring high levels of integrity and leadership to your role in order to work as part of a leadership team delivering organisational change and improvement.
You will be a strong and enthusiastic communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills, able to enthusiastically engage with and present to a wide range of people. Like us, you will enjoy working as part of a team, building effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Your strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver results will be key to this role.
We are looking for candidates across the UK. The Myeloma UK offices are based in Edinburgh as is the fundraising team so remote working may be available if you are able to maintain a frequent and meaningful presence there.
Applications close at 12.00 on Monday 24 February 2020.
First stage interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh w/c 9 March 2020.
Second stage interviews will be held in London on a date to be confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Community Fundraising Manager in the East of Scotland and help us to maximise regional donations and corporate financial contributions.
In our Marketing, Fundraising and Communications department, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.
As Community Fundraising Manager you will drive regional corporate acquisition by identifying suitable leads, carrying out thorough research, and engaging businesses through the prospecting sales journey. You will provide first-class account management and stewardship for existing partners, maximising value for both parties and supporting long-term retention. Additionally you will:
- Research and unlock networks of high value donors in Scotland
- Support the development and delivery of acquisition, stewardship and product strategies to maximise the funding stream's impact on income and brand engagement
- Contribute to the growth and development of the regional pipeline of partnership opportunities
- Contribute to departmental income reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
To be successful you will have excellent organisation and time management skills with significant experience of corporate new business and a track-record of securing new partnerships worth over £10k. You will have experience of managing high-value corporate and individual relationships, as well as delivering an exceptional supporter experience. In addition you will have:
- Experience of unlocking networks and acquiring high value individual donations
- Experience of working with Fundraising databases (preferably CARE) and pipelines
- Understanding of corporate fundraising legislation (desirable).
This role will require travel throughout Scotland, particularly the central belt. There are two roles available, one maternity cover and one permanent position.
At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.
If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.
To apply please visit our website.
Closing date: 8th March 2020
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Individual Giving Manager
circa. £35,000 p.a.
This is a full-time permanent role
The Edinburgh International Festival is looking for an Individual Giving Manager to join our Development team. You will be responsible for raising philanthropic funds through the Individual Giving programme and directly responsible for the stewardship of our Major Gift donors and fundraising about the £5K level. You will also line manage the Membership Officer and Individual Giving Officer and develop an overarching strategy for the International Festival’s membership scheme. This role also manages our American Friends and legacies programme.
For a full job description and to apply online
Closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Monday 2 March 2020
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 March in Edinburgh.
Funded by The City of Edinburgh Council and Creative Scotland.
Registered charity number SC004694.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.