Fundraising Executive (Legacy)

You will join us as a Legacy Fundraiser to implement and develop Shooting Star Children’s Hospice’s Legacy fundraising programme and manage all legacy administration in order to maximise income from gifts in wills.

Fundraising Executive (Legacy) Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will be responsible for raising awareness of gifts in wills to Shooting Star Children’s Hospice’s supporters and other audiences in order to inspire people to give in this way and for providing an excellent service to future donors and executors. A key focus will be sharing best practice and ensuring all teams and volunteers are well informed and able to contribute to raising funds from legacies.

Fundraising Executive (Legacy) Requirements:

- Experience of legacy administration, fundraising and marketing.

- Experience of providing financial reports

- Experience of using data to forecast and target effectively.

- Related degree or Fundraising qualification (Desirable)

The post will be based at Weybridge Business Park but will also need to travel to our hospices and the local area as required for the role.

About Shooting Star Children's Hospices:

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice charity supports over 700 children, and their families, throughout Surrey and across 15 boroughs of London, 365 days a year. We are a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

Location: Addlestone, Surrey KT15 2UE

Job type: Full Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract, 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £29,000 to £36,460 per annum

Benefits: include on-site car parking, generous holiday allowance and a motivating and welcoming team and environment.

Closing date: Monday, 6th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Legacy Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Manager, Legacy Fundraising Manager, Legacy Fundraising, New Business Development, Business Development, Fundraising, Stakeholder Management, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.

Ref: 92699

Contract type: Permanent / Full time

Reports to: Premier League Charitable Fund Planning and Projects Executive

Responsible for: Delivering events and workforce development opportunities

Location: Premier League Charitable Fund, Brunel Building, Paddington

Overview

As part of a growing team, this role is instrumental in ensuring the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF) delivers a high-quality programme of events and training to Programme participants and Club Community Organisations (CCOs) that the PLCF funds. You will be responsible for supporting across the team to plan and deliver events including tournaments, festivals, training and professional development.

Who we are

Established in 2010, the PLCF is one of the biggest sports charities in the world, with an annual budget in excess of £35m. The independent charity supports Club Community Organisations (CCOs) in delivering high quality projects and evidences its success to key stakeholders.  

Aligned with the Premier League (PL) Communities strategy, the PLCF is highly ambitious and aims to create positive and lasting sporting, social, health and education outcomes for a wide range of beneficiaries, especially children and young people. The PLCF team supports and inspires impactful work via 92+ CCOs, including those in the PL and English Football League (EFL). In turn, their work directly benefits more than 500,000 individuals at thousands of community venues and schools each year.

The role

Within the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF) you will have responsibility for event logistics, timetabling, liaising with event partners including venues, delivery partners, programme coordinators, participants and others. You will report to an experienced PLCF team member, who will help to guide you, but you will need to manage logistics including delegates’ joining instructions and follow-up information, ensuring everyone involved in the events has a smooth and enjoyable experience. You will help to create programmes for innovative and exciting events which will deliver once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. This will range from national football and sporting tournaments to Trophy Tours at individual schools.

Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Management of event logistics including invitations, bookings, delegate management (before and after events) and trainer liaison for PLCF events and training sessions;
• Administrative and logistical support to ensure the safe and successful delivery of PLCF events including PL Kicks Cup, PLPS Tournament, PL Inspires etc;
• Preparation in the run up to events (invitations, event materials, brochures, badges, goody bags, delivery of kit and equipment etc) and on the day (registration duties, participant and guest management, venue liaison, etc);
• Coordination of evaluation and feedback from events and training, collation of findings for lessons learned reports;
• Production and maintenance of training calendar and monthly/6-weekly training update – to include PLCF events and events run by others – Charity Commission, NCVO etc;
• Booking venues, travel and accommodation for events and training as required;
• Processing and managing invoices in relation to events and WFD;
• Support coordination and delivery of twice-annual programme coordinator events for each programme (delivering in support of Programme leads who would develop programme but delegate logistics);
• Support for the Planning and Projects Executive as well as wider team administrative support including but not limited to covering some of the duties of the Team Administrative Assistant during periods of absence and/or leave.   

Requirements for the role

• Experience of working on events or in a customer-facing role
• Ability to communicate well to a range of audiences, and using different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard
• Experience of using survey software such as SurveyMonkey and creating complex surveys
• Good numeracy and financial management and budgeting experience
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage a complex network of stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills
• Team player with excellent planning and organisational ability, and a flexible and helpful approach to supporting colleagues when necessary
• Ability to work independently, using own initiative
• Ability to work effectively at pace and under pressure, make sound judgement calls and solve problems
• High level of computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office packages
• Willingness to travel within England and Wales
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Nice-to-haves for the role

• Knowledge of event management systems and software (Eventbrite etc)
• Football and sport knowledge / interest

The Premier League Charitable Fund is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit. The closing date for applications is Friday 3 April 2020.

Salford Foundation is currently expanding its income generation team to meet its planned service development, business growth and business plan priorities for the future. This is an exciting time for our organisation as we approach our 30th birthday anniversary. We plan to continue to raise our profile and build relationships with funders and commissioners to diversify our income streams.

We wish to appoint a fundraising bid writer with at least 2 years’ experience of researching, preparing and submitting successful grant funding applications and bids to Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies.   Ideally, you will have a professional fundraising qualification, a background in the Voluntary and/or Public sector of securing core and project funding for children’s, young people and/or adult services. You will be passionate about creating better futures for people and have the following essential bid writing skills:

• Be pro-active, highly organised and able to plan and prioritise your workload
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build rapport with funders and commissioners
• Ability to write concisely, creatively and persuasively to engage audiences and tell a compelling story
• Have high levels of numeracy and confidence in working with statistics, budgets and financial information
• Ability to develop project proposals for different target groups

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Leading on implementing Trust and Foundations funding strategy, planning, preparing and submitting grant funding applications for Trusts, Foundations and Statutory agencies
• Supporting the Business Development Manager and fundraising team with the preparation and submission of other grants applications, bids, proposals and pre-qualification questionnaires, as agreed
• Contributing to the development of Salford Foundation’s Funding and Income Diversification 3 Year Strategy 2020/21-2022/2023 and annual funding plan
• Researching and identifying external funding opportunities that meet Salford Foundation’s strategic business plan priorities
• Meet income generation targets
• Preparing and delivering funding briefings to Senior Management Team and Salford Foundation staff on pipeline and current funding opportunities and contributing to “bid kick” off meetings
• Preparing and submitting accurate and timely budget and financial information, using full cost recovery to support grant funding applications and bids
• Developing collaborative working relationships with external statutory, VCSE, public and private sector partners and agencies to support service development and partnership bids
• Researching, obtaining, collating and presenting beneficiary, project and contract data internally from Salford Foundation staff to support the evidence of need
• Supporting the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of grant funding applications and bids
• Submission of monthly and annual progress reports including , grant/bid pipeline opportunities, planned and submitted bids, success rate and fundraising income performance against targets to the Senior Management Team and Line Manager
• Contributing to the ongoing marketing and promoting of the Foundation’s services to  external stakeholders using social media, website and other communication updates
• Attending supervisory sessions, relevant subject based training, briefings and networking events to keep up to date with legislation, policies, practice and technology
• Implementing and complying with all Salford Foundation’s policies including Safeguarding Policy, Health and Safety Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality.
• Undertaking any other tasks of a similar level of responsibility as requested by the Senior Management Team or Line Manager

Knowledge

• Good working knowledge and understanding of Trust, Foundation and Statutory funder requirements and expectations
• Knowledge and understanding of social exclusion and poverty and the impact on children, young people and adults
• Knowledge and understanding of the education, employment, training, health, or criminal justice sectors
• Knowledge and understanding of social value policies and social value measurement

Experience

• Experience of working in the VCSE/public sector in a fundraising or bid writing role
• Recent experience of researching, preparing and submitting Trust, Foundation and Statutory fundraising grants and bids opportunities nationally and/or regionally
• Experience of working collaboratively with staff across an organisation to develop proposals from initial concept through to project start
• Experience of using online funding and e-tendering portals

Skills

• Ability to write accurately, creatively and persuasively to engage the target audience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to use own initiative, plan and prioritise workloads with minimum supervision
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and present complex data concisely
• Excellent ICT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint 

Values and Attitudes

• A desire to help people from all backgrounds and treat them with dignity and respect
• A non-judgemental open mind
• A ‘can do’ attitude focused on solutions and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equality and diversity
• Commitment to maintaining personal and commercial confidentiality
• Commitment to Salford Foundation’s core values

Special Conditions

• Use of a car is desirable but not essential for this role
• Be able to travel across Greater Manchester to attend external meetings and briefings

Staff Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy a number of benefits including 6% company contribution into your pension scheme; 23 days holiday per year increasing yearly to a maximum of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays; access to our programme of social, health and well-being events and staff discounts. Please refer to our 'Welcome to our Team' document for more details.

If you have the relevant experience and essential skills and want to be part of our team, please submit a completed application form which can be found below no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 31st March 2020. Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th April 2020.

Please note that only completed application forms will be accepted.

Previous applicants need not apply. 

Harris Hill are delighted to be working on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Challenge Events Manager with a well-known homelessness organisation.

This is an exciting time to be joining the national charity's successful events team, with plans for further growth and development throughout the portfolio.

Leading on the challenge events programme, your innovative and opportunistic approach will ensure the organisation reach their ambition to become partner charity for key challenge events across the nation. An experienced and strategic fundraiser, you will think critically and creatively about the portfolio and its objectives, in order to create maximum impact. Your strong and inspiring leadership will see you successfully manage and further develop 3 established Events Coordinators. Your sounds operational knowledge and interest in challenge events in the sector will ensure you hit the ground running, leading the team to further success.

The ideal candidate for the role will have:

* Demonstrable Events Fundraising experience
* Solid line management experience
* Product Development experience
* Ability to set and manage budgets successfully
* Extensive sector and challenge events knowledge

To find out more please email a copy of your CV to [email protected] or give us a call on 02078207302. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

TPP Recruitment are currently supporting one of the most well-known Animal charities as they look to recruit a Senior Regional Fundraiser into their London head office. They are looking to hire someone on initially a 6 month fixed term contract but will play a vital part to their Regional income budget.

As the Senior Regional Fundraiser you will be responsible for maximising income across the region you are responsible for (West of England and Wales). You will achieve this by the recruitment of new volunteers as well as the stewardship of their current fundraising volunteers. You gain support through their volunteers for special events they put on, supporting in promotion of the charities fundraising events and activities within your region. Another area you will be responsible for is generating legacy enquiries and pledges, as well as creating regional corporate partnership's in your given region.

Job Title: Senior Regional Fundraising Officer
Location: City of London with some occasional travel
Salary: £32,000
Contract Length: 6 months

They are looking for a candidate who has a proven track record of securing income against an income target within a Community Fundraising position. Experience of recruiting and stewarding high value volunteers and fundraising groups. Demonstrate experience of effectively networking and building strong relationships with a variety of people.

If you are available for a short contract and have the skills and experience they are looking for then I would be interested in having a further conversation.

Business in the Community (BITC) is the Prince’s Responsible Business Network. We exist to build healthy communities with successful businesses at their heart.  The BITC events programme helps to drive visibility and understanding of BITC and engage our target audiences in our aims and vision.

We are now recruiting for an Events and Awards Coordinator who will be an integral part of our Events Team assisting our team of Event Managers and our Awards Manager with the day to day planning and delivery of high impact, high profile events for BITC.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, planning, prioritisation and time management skills.

The role will suit an individual with energy and enthusiasm who enjoys managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

This is an exciting time for BITC, with huge opportunities.

Closing date: 25th March 2020

Interview dates:w/c 30th March 2020 and 6th April 2020

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the successful Trusts and Grants team to manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value for this inspiring health charity.

The Charity
Our purpose is to help people take of their lives so they can live the lives they choose, despite their health condition. They invest in their staff and focus on developing talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. They are innovative and encourage new ideas.

The Role
To manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value.
To develop a stewardship programme of your own portfolio, including writing relationship development plans for account managed trust donors and prospects and following through on agreed next steps.
To contribute to the planning, organisation and execution of trust prospect cultivation and trust donor stewardship events. To contribute to the teams overall stewardship plans in order to build strong and lasting face to face relationships with Trustees.
To research and tailor project information, in order to write appropriate and compelling grant applications which meet the aims and objectives of grant making bodies.
To play a full role as a member of the Trust and Lottery Team, working with colleagues from the Major Donor and corporate teams to ensure that all opportunities and prospects are developed to their full potential.

The Candidate
Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets.
Proven track record of successfully applying to charitable trusts and/or the Big lottery Fund and preparing written reports to fundraisers.
Demonstrable experience of writing high quality, persuasive applications to potential funders.
Ability to influence , persuade and negotiate with trustees and key decision-makers of grant making bodies, both in writing and face to face.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Events Coordinator (Part-Time)

Overview

Our goal at Temwa is to harness the power of bringing communities together. We partner with communities in Malawi, empowering local people to end poverty and transform their own futures. We inspire local communities in the UK to help bring about this change.

From producing the live shows for sporting challenge events to Temwa’s Christmas Party to thought leadership Carbon Balance events, you will be responsible for delivering a programme of special fundraising events to engage and inspire new and existing temwa supporters .

Location: Temwa UK offices, Portland Square, central Bristol

Application Deadline: Monday 23rd March

Expected Interview Date: w/c 6th April

Expected Start Date: Early May

Salary: 21,000 - 23,100 Per Annum (Pro Rata, two days a week)

Please note the upper end of the band will only be considered for very experienced candidates.

The position entails work at events and may include some UK and overseas travel. Working hours will vary and will sometimes include evenings and weekends (TOIL will be provided).

About Temwa

When communities come together. Temwa means ‘love, within a community,’ in the language of Tumbuka. We are a Bristol based charity committed to empowering remote African communities to end poverty and transform their own futures.

We know that without the central involvement of the communities in a project we cannot do anything that lasts. Temwa draws on 17 years of working with remote communities in Malawi to understand that many of the challenges faced by poor rural communities are linked and mutually reinforcing. To make a lasting change, we partner with the communities and work through local structures to tackle the various causes of poverty simultaneously, not just symptoms.

We have a highly skilled team in Malawi implementing this work, based out of two offices in the Northern Region. Our UK office, based in Bristol, comprises a small fundraising and operations team of six staff, 3-5 volunteer interns and a wider family of volunteers and supporters, committed to achieving this goal.

Job outline

As the Events Coordinator, you will be passionate about creating experiences that inspire people and build long-last memories. Supported by the Fundraising Team, you will feel confident in developing events ideas, from scoping and procuring appropriate locations and resources to safety assessments and managing large teams to prepare, deliver and wrap up exciting nights and celebrations.  You will be joining us at a key point in our fundraising. Temwa has generated high levels of media coverage and enjoys a receptive and growing audience in the media. We have recently launched Temwa Carbon Balance, are mid-way through revamping our brand and have a growing network of engaged supporters. You will be able to produce formal networking events for commercial audiences, family friendly events, and electric live shows for dance and wrestling challenges.

The Events Coordinator will be someone who sees the potential of a space and can bring an idea to life, is able to balance multiple relationships and considers all aspects of an event. You will be able to develop relationships digitally and in person with suppliers, partners and the Temwa UK and Malawi teams as well. Your work will be grounded in effective events management systems and trends, as well as a deep commitment and understanding in what we do. As a key member of a small team, you will be someone with initiative, adaptable to different tasks and environments and have the ability to balance a varying workload.

Key deliverables of this role include:

• managing Temwa’s programme of special events and festival support, to agreed targets and with the aim of growing income from this source
• working alongside the Communications Assistant and Communications & Deputy Fundraising Manager to ensure events are marketed successfully
• maintaining key external relationships, including coordinating work with key supporters and media outlets, to expand events marketing reach as widely as possible and trusted suppliers to support the delivery of events

Key requirements

• Passionate about inspiring change in communities and an interest in fundraising
• Relevant qualification and/or experience in Events Management
• Strong interpersonal skills and fluent communication (both written and verbal)
• Experienced in the delivery of events, including scoping, supplier and artist liaison, logistics, team and volunteer coordination, lighting and AV, programming, and budget management
• Experience in events marketing, collating press info and public relations and ticket management
• Attention to detail in reporting and copy-writing
• Possess a highly positive, ‘can-do’ attitude with a proactive and flexible approach to work
• Willing to travel and occasionally work evenings and weekends
• Commitment to Temwa’s vision and values

How to Apply

Please submit a CV (max two pages) and one page cover letter outlining your relevant skills, experience and interest in the role.

Our new campaign expert will have a passion for climate change campaigning and the fantastic opportunity to lead a campaign with a national scope. They will support existing ACE groups, help to build new ones and shape over time a thriving climate campaigning community within the Green Party of England and Wales, with the aim to achieve real carbon reductions and ascertain the lead role of the Green Party as a driver of action on Climate Emergency. 

They will develop and deliver effective plans and materials to recruit, retain and deepen the engagement of our members and supporters who campaign on Climate Change in the community. With a focus on engaging and supporting local Parties around Climate Emergencies. 

The role will work closely with the Climate Action Officer and colleagues in Communications, Development and Membership to link activities across all the routes by which we speak to our members and supporters.

Events Assistant – Established Cancer Charity
The Sidings, Leicester (with some travel to visit suppliers)

Are you an organised administrator with great relationship-building skills?

Want to develop your experience in events while supporting the success of a fantastic charity?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are Mesothelioma UK, a charity that supports people affected by the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Established in 2009, we offer free access to specialist information, support and education and campaign for improved care and treatment.

We fund a variety of services, projects and research to raise awareness of this disease and help the UK to lead the way in making mesothelioma history through world-class audit, research and clinical trials.

We’re currently looking for an Events Assistant to join our dedicated team and provide a high level of support to our Events Officer.

The Benefits

- Salary of £19,831 per annum
- Pension with 10% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme to promote and support wellbeing
- Free parking
- Develop your career with a forward-thinking charity

Many have never heard of mesothelioma, even though it is a disease that can affect anyone who has been exposed to asbestos. With over 2,700 cases a year, the UK has the highest incidence of the disease in the world.

In this varied role, you will have the chance to support the success of events that raise awareness of our cause, connect people who have been affected by this type of cancer and generate funds to combat this disease.

What’s more, you will be working closely with our Events Officer, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills and gain a strong understanding of how a successful event is created, planned and delivered.

The Role

As an Events Assistant, you will help our Events Officer to deliver a range of meet ups, fundraisers and support activities for our organisation.

Specifically, you will:

- Collate detailed quotes from suppliers
- Assist with the logistics of events, including entertainment plans and table layouts
- Help to source event funding
- Liaise with suppliers
- Act as a primary point of contact for our smaller events
- Attend events and assist with set-up and breakdown processes
- Help to complete reporting

About You

To join us as an Events Assistant, you will need:

- At least one year’s administration experience gained in a support role
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- To be highly organised and able to think on your feet
- Great interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to build strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders

Previous events experience would be beneficial, but this is not essential. Experience of using a CRM would also be an advantage.

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Administrator, Support Administrator, Customer Support Administrator, or Office Administrator.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Events Assistant, Junior Events Officer, Trainee Events Co-ordinator, or Events Administrator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, flexibility between the hours of 8:00 – 17:00. We will also consider this position on a part-time basis if the successful candidate can commit to 22.5 hours per week. 

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to take on an exciting, new challenge as an Events Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

An opportunity for an account cxecutive to gain more experience in the charity sector.

Join a fun, friendly and high-performing account management team, looking after a varied portfolio of accounts.

The role will be the sole account manager on three exciting accounts worth up to £75,000 each. They are all very bought into the cause and are great accounts to manage. One account is due to come to an end so there will be the chance to extend this partnership at the end of the year.

We are looking for someone very personable, who’s comfortable leading their own accounts, holding conversations with senior stakeholders and presenting to a range of audiences. We are happy to consider candidates with a commercial background.

                                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Emily Birch 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 experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Are you keen to support your local community?

Using the power of football, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) worked with over 43,500 people during 2018/19, empowering communities and changing lives. Based on the needs of the community, we work in partnership to deliver high quality programmes that deliver a lasting impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Charlton Athletic Community Trust as it grows its fundraising income to support the organisation’s work at the heart of the community, working for one of the largest football community trusts in the country. The role will build on CACT’s excellent track record for events, growing our supporter base and developing new streams of income, focusing on individuals and community.

Our ideal candidate is an organised and motivated individual who is interested in developing their fundraising career, taking on a diverse role within a small team.

For further information please download an application pack.

CACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory employment references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Irish Film London (IFL) Corporate Sponsorship Development

IFL seeks the services of an experienced fundraiser with a track record of success, to develop the financial sustainability of the world’s largest dedicated Irish film festival. Ideally based in London, you would be working for IFL on a consultancy basis paid on a % commission fee based on results.

With the aim of inviting everyone to celebrate the best of Irish contemporary film and its filmmakers, 2020 marks the tenth anniversary of the Irish Film Festival London’s existence. We have ambitious birthday plans to develop the festival into the next decade. In order to support new activities and take our offer to another level, we need to develop our revenue portfolio, attract new donors and sponsorship partners to join our existing statutory funders.

We organise three festival events each year, with a centrepiece festival in November 2020 that includes a red-carpet Awards Ceremony hosted at the prestigious Embassy of Ireland, in Belgravia. Other festivals include St Brigid’s Day (February) and St Patrick’s Day (March) run with the Mayor of London’s office. Our ‘home’ cinema is the beautiful and centrally located Regent Street Cinema, we have other great venues in Soho for entertainment and are well networked for exclusive premieres in West End cinemas. Our patrons include Ros Hubbard, Colin Farrell, Moe Dunford and Lenny Abrahamson, with more to be announced imminently. IFL events and other activities make for a strong value proposition for potential partners and sponsors and we seek your skills to communicative that for us.

Responsibilities
Your remit would be to:

• Work with the Board of Directors to enhance our Strategic Fundraising Plan and annual targets commensurate with our turn-over
• Generate income from new revenue streams: particularly focused on corporate philanthropy and CSR Consolidate existing philanthropic sources, including revenue from the extensive support base
• Devise and implement donor acquisitions strategies and, in consultation with the Board, develop a committed group of financial supporters
• Have periodic interaction with the Board alongside strategic support from specific members of the Board as appropriate, e.g. Communications and PR, Strategic Development etc.

Person Specification
We would hope that you will have:

• Proven success in the field of fundraising through corporate sponsorship
• An affinity with IFL’s mission
• Belief in the power of philanthropy and commercial sponsorship for cultural events
• Strategic capability and commitment to increase charitable income generation from private sources and commercial backers
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly in negotiation
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, companies, high level donors, volunteers and the public
• Confident presenting to executive levels
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Open to attending evening events as required

Remuneration

This post is offered on consultancy terms, remuneration based on an incentivised commission fee basis, established in advance with the Board. It is envisaged that this post would be on a year contract, with renewal based on successful results.

Location

This role would be a combination of office, remote and field-based and will require attendance at some events.

How to apply

Please apply with a cover letter and CV by 27 March 2020.

Candidates should note we would expect to interview during 1-4 April; 6-8 April.

Leeds Mencap are looking for two creative and experienced people to join our fundraising team.  We have a vacancy for a Trust fundraiser and a temporary vacancy for a Development Officer to cover maternity leave.

Leeds Mencap is a busy, friendly and ambitious local charity based in East Leeds but operating city wide.  Based at The Vinery Centre, we have a thriving community nursery and room hire enterprise running alongside our specialist services for children and young people with learning disabilities and their families.  We are an independent local charity and we need to raise all our own funds. 

For both roles we need people who are proactive and flexible in their approach and who will be able to hit the ground running.  We have ambitious fundraising plans and our priority is to raise our profile and encourage more people to support us. To support this ambition you’ll have excellent communication and writing skills and be able to craft stories that inspire and engage supporters. You’ll be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and be willing to get stuck in.
In return you’ll work in a supportive team in a bright and airy building which is humming with a wide range of activities. The children in our on-site community nursery never fail to entertain.  We can offer flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement with company sick pay entitlement from the first day of employment. Even better, you’ll go home each day knowing you have made a difference to the lives of people who have a learning disability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious local charity and we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the post and to download an application form please visit our website.