This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make the world a better place and has a talent for creative storytelling.

You will be a key member of a highly experienced and successful team. You will work with national and local charities across the UK who are transforming the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in our society. Our clients include the RSPCA, The Wildlife Trusts, local branches of Age UK and Mind as well as independent charities.

Everyday you will be challenged to write with passion and creativity to tell the stories of our clients and the people they support. You will write about homelessness, sexual abuse, mental health, poverty, the environment and so much more. We promise no one day will be the same.

We want to recruit someone who is ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally you will have at least one year's experience working in a fundraising environment where writing grant applications is part of your role. However, you may also be an outstanding writer in a different field, with an ambition to use your talent to make the world a better place.

Whatever your current experience, we will train you to excel as a grants fundraiser. You will need to bring to the role an inquisitive mind and an attention to detail to confidently ask lots of questions until you have unpicked the compelling story at the heart of our clients' work. You will then be able to articulate this concisely and powerfully.

Key information

Our offices are based in Silsden, near Skipton. Typically, you will work from here three or four days a week. The rest of the time, we will support you to work from home.

On completion of a three-month probation period, you will join our employee bonus scheme. This enables you to earn an annual bonus of up 10% of your salary. We also offer 6% employer pension contribution.

We welcome applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

How to apply

To receive an application pack, which will provide you with more information about the role and how to apply, please click "Apply on website".

The closing date for this role is 28th May 2021 at 5pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23rd June 2021.

Individual Giving and Digital Fundraiser 

Main Purpose of the Role

We’re looking for an experienced, creative Individual Giving and Digital Fundraiser to join our growing team and lead on the development of digital fundraising to help us achieve our ambitions to grow and scale our work.

In Summer 2019 we published our new Five-Year Strategy for 2020/21 to 2024/25.  This outlined our aim of growing from six projects to twelve by the end of the five years while increasing the number of families we support from 1,400 to 5,000 and growing our income to £1.5 million by 2025. To do this we need to diversify our fundraising mix and we plan to do that by growing our income from individuals and corporates.

As our Individual Giving and Digital Fundraiser, you will increase levels of engagement, loyalty and financial support from existing supporters for ARC’s work, finding creative ways to engage and steward them, as well as driving the recruitment of new donors. You will contribute to ARC’s strategic goal to increase annual fundraising income to £1.5m by 2025.

The post holder will be a part of our relatively new Fundraising and Communications Team and report to the Senior Fundraising and Communications Manager.

The post can either be home-based or if preferred from our Brighton office where a number of key staff are based and where the charity’s main office is located. Currently all staff are working remotely. Occasional travel may be required to our projects in London, Liverpool, Barnsley or Glasgow.

The post holder must be comfortable working in collaboration with a small team, partners and stakeholders and have great communication and relationship management skills. A structured approach to work and attention to detail will be essential to help support the growth of the charity over the coming years.

About Alexandra Rose Charity

Since 2014 Alexandra Rose Charity (ARC) has pioneered the use of financial incentives to improve access to healthy food and combat food poverty through the development of the Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project. The Project has grown from two small pilots in London with 45 families, to support over 2,000 families every week in seven areas across the UK – four London Boroughs, Barnsley, Liverpool and our newest project in Glasgow. 

We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. ​

Please upload your CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached document. 

The Community Engagement Fundraiser will develop and deliver a community fundraising plan that engages with and motivates the local community to become supporters for Reading Mencap. To proactively raise awareness of Reading Mencap.in the community.

Are you looking for a fundriasing role.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-loved, respected, and ambitious regional charity. Severn Hospice are looking to recruit an Area Fundraiser to cover Telford and the east of their catchment area.

As part of a team that raises £7 million per year to support people living with incurable illnesses, you will join the busy Fundraising department to engage with and encourage the local communities that Severn Hospice serves.

As an ambassador for the charity, you will act as a catalyst for willing supporters to turn their good intentions into much-needed funds to ensure the hospice is there for patients when they need it most.

This is not a job for a beginner – the role requires someone with demonstrable experience in professional fundraising.

If you have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills and are IT literate as well as having a proven track record in a similar role, we would love to hear from you.

Trusts and Grants Fundraiser

40 hours per week flexible working across Brighton, Seaford

and opportunity to work part of the week at home.

Qualification: Relevant skillset and experience.

Salary: £25,000.00-£32,000.00, dependent on experience.

Performance Related Pay bonus available.

We are looking for a proactive, experienced, and skilled Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our team. You will inspire through your talented writing and strong networking skills to encourage trust/grant-making bodies, companies and individual high net worth donors  to contribute to the wonderful work we do for children and young adults with autism and complex needs. You will be responsible for implementing our strategy for fundraising to drive our organisation forward and make a difference to the lives of our children and young people.

You will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, will be ambitious, targets-driven and have a track record in bringing funding in within clear timescales. A key part of this role will be leading on writing tailored grant and trust applications. 

Your communication style will be clear and coherent, with strong negotiation skills, targeted networking and problem-solving, to source income where there are unmet needs.  You will inspire colleagues across St. John’s to join in and lead fundraising initiatives.

We can offer you a competitive salary, flexible working and the opportunity to make a difference  to the lives of our children and young people and to work with outstanding colleagues across our charity. We are really proud of what we do and we look forward to you joining our team.

This role is essential for our charity moving forward and we look forward to receiving talented applicants for the role. Interviews will be held via zoom.

St. John’s is committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people, vulnerable adults and children. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills, and stories to join our staff team and influence and develop our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from people who are currently underrepresented in our staff team and will invite for interview all candidates who meet the role criteria and identify as disabled and/or from a Black, Asian, or minority ethnic background. St. John’s school and College are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

Job Title: Corporate Fundraiser

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including occasional evenings & weekends)

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Location: Manchester (Gorton)

Our state-of-the-art £6.6m facility opened in September 2020 to provide an engaging and inspiring place for thousands of young people aged 8 – 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) to spend their leisure time.

Open 7-nights a week, 52-weeks a year plus school holidays, the Youth Zone’s incredible facilities include a 3G pitch, skate park, 30ft climbing wall, boxing/mixed martial arts gym, 4-court sports hall, sensory room, fitness suite, recreation area and dance, arts, music and media suites and much more.

THE ROLE
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a new, dynamic fundraising team to develop our corporate fundraising programme. In this role you will be responsible for working on the delivery of fundraising campaigns and initiatives in order to recruit, cultivate and grow income from corporate supporters.

Pledges of financial support are critical to the success of HideOut and help to ensure that we can provide a first class offer and maintain excellent services for young people from Manchester. As a dynamic self-starter you will have fundraising experience with a strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.

In accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an enhanced DBS check.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please complete a HideOut Youth Zone Application Form (copies can be found here under the Corporate Fundraiser Tab on our vacancies page)

Application can be emailed to HideOut Youth Zone. **CVs will only be considered in addition to a fully completed application form**.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 29th April 2021

Provisional Interview date: Friday 7th May 2021

For more information, please contact: Richard Driffield.

For information regarding how we process your data, please visit our website.

Are you an experienced female feminist fundraiser?

SARSAS is looking for maternity leave cover from June 2021 to work on our corporate, community and individual giving fundraising. You need to be passionate about the cause and have a successful track record raising funds, providing supporter stewardship and keeping records of all your work.
So, if you'd like to work for an organisation that believes and supports survivors of sexual violence, values diversity and inclusion, and strives for attractive working conditions.

Contract: Maternity Cover
Salary: £25,000 per annum (full time equivalent)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (part-time)
Pension: 5% employer pension contribution
Annual Leave: 27 days plus Bank Holidays (full time equivalent)
Line Manager: Head of Fundraising
Based: Bristol or Taunton with home working in line with the government’s guidance on the coronavirus pandemic

SARSAS will also be hosting a facebook live information session at 1pm on 20th April 2021, please come and join us to hear all about the role and to meet the team and to ask any questions you may have.

Are you a fundraising or sales professional ready to help us fund life-saving cancer research? We're looking for an ambitious, confident and engaging Corporate & Community Fundraiser who can:

• Recruit, manage, and support businesses and potential volunteer fundraisers within the local community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential
• Identify and develop new relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and potential high net-worth individuals
• Inspire and bring out the best in supporters, corporate partnerships and community groups, engaging them with Hope Against Cancer’s life-saving work over the long term
• Enable our supporters to set and achieve ambitious fundraising goals
• Engage supporters in Hope-organised and third party events
• Be an ambassador for HOPE in the community, working with businesses, community groups and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. 

Have you got:

• Proven experience of exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people
• Strong networking skills and proven ability to build long-lasting relationships
• Proven ability to track and report on income
• Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events.

We want you to help us build great relationships with our supporters and to help them achieve their fundraising ambitions, allowing us to grow sustainable, annual income. This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a small team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, trustees, groups and local/regional businesses, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions!

About The Loss Foundation
The Loss Foundation specialises in providing bereavement support to people who have lost loved ones to cancer; spouses, family members, friends. In response to the pandemic, the charity now also supports people who lose a loved one to coronavirus. Our mission involves providing accessible and varied support to people bereaved by cancer or Covid-19 and helping them learn to compassionately support themselves, carrying out research to learn best practice in grief support, and campaigning to break the taboo of grief in society. We are now moving towards creating a national pathway of cancer and Covid-19 bereavement support by reallocating some of our services online. 
 

Summary
The Loss Foundation is a growing charity and we’re now looking for our first Philanthropy fundraiser, who will be responsible for maximising income from charitable trusts, grants and other philanthropic sources, as well as managing and developing these relationships.

This is an exciting and pivotal role; giving the post-holder the opportunity to work closely with our Founder and help to shape the direction of our fundraising strategy.

Please note a CV and cover letter are required for the application. Applications without both of these will not be considered.

Early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the deadline.

Role overview
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and motivated Philanthropy Fundraiser with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and a strong eye for detail.  As an integral member of a small team, your responsibilities will include: securing gifts from Trusts and Foundations, contributing to the development, management and delivery of our cultivation and stewardship programme, keeping in touch with funders by their preferred means to ascertain their priorities, and submitting engaging and well researched funding proposals.

You will use your brilliant interpersonal skills to build relationships across and outside of the charity to support the preparation of accurate and thorough proposals/applications and reports. You’ll use your excellent time-management and organisational skills to ensure that proposals and applications are submitted to deadlines.

And you’re comfortable working independently and organising your own pipeline in line with fundraising targets, as well as collaborating with other team members and supporting with larger applications where necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Income generation and relationship management

1. Preparing and submitting inspiring, persuasive and well written applications for funding of five figure plus grants.

2. Cultivating and stewarding relationships with current funders, including the preparation and punctual submission of accurate, thorough and well written reports.

3. Proactively keeping current funders up to date with projects, events and organisational developments, etc.

4. Carrying out prospect research to identify relevant new funders.

5. Collating feedback and preparing case studies from beneficiaries as appropriate.

Internal processes

1. Accurately maintaining supporter record via our CRM.

2. Organising personal workload.

3. Developing and updating Cases for Support.

4. Keeping the team up-to-date with fundraising outcomes and sharing successes / challenges.

General Responsibilities

1. To follow the Institute of Fundraising Code and the Fundraising Regulator at all times.

2. To ensure that high quality records are maintained in our CRM and in internal processes in accordance with GDPR. Maintain confidentiality of all information required, including supporters, beneficiaries, staff, Trustees and volunteers.

3. To undertake mandatory training as required and participating in appropriate education, learning and personal development.

4. Take responsibility for being up-to-date with current policies and procedures, fundraising trends, best practice, fundraising law, and ensure the charity adheres to these.

5. To promote the values of The Loss Foundation through your work (Honourable, Compassionate, Progressive, Bold, Personable).

6. Any other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Essential Requirements

1. Strong belief and enthusiasm for The Loss Foundation’s mission  and values

2. Prepared to work in line with our values.

3. Knowledge and experience of the charitable sector with demonstrable success of securing multiple five-figure grants from Trusts and Foundations.
4. Strong prospect research skills with experience of identifying quality new prospects, and a proven track record of securing funding from new Trusts and Foundations.

5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write persuasively and engagingly.

6. Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail

7. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the proven ability to form good working relationships, both internally and externally with people at all levels.

8. Experience of creative proposal writing combined with the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact.

9. Experience of preparing and presenting budgets and a working knowledge of charitable financial accounts.

10.  Ability to work independently under own initiative as well as part of a team.

11.  Ability to meet objectives & targets and tight deadlines under pressure.

12.  Excellent IT skills.

13.  A  clear  understanding and empathy with the issues and challenges that the beneficiaries face when experiencing bereavement.
 

Desirable Requirements

1. Experience of using Salesforce or similar Customer Relationship Management systems.

2. Experience of fundraising for bereavement support.

Please note a CV and cover letter are required for the application. Applications without both of these will not be considered.

Early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the role may be filled before the deadline.

Note all candidates need to have the right to work in the UK

Do you enjoy finding creative and proactive ways to build relationships with new and existing funders? We’re looking for a talented person to join our fundraising team to provide exceptional support on grant applications, management and reporting. 

About the Bureau

The Bureau is the UK’s largest independent investigative journalism organisation. It exists to inform the public about the realities of power in today’s world. Our investigations seek to expose systemic wrongs, challenge misinformation and spark change. With no corporate or political agenda, we bring to light serious issues affecting individuals and communities in the UK and around the world. We work strategically and collaboratively to maximise the impact of our reporting and share our findings openly with local, national and international media outlets to reach as many people as possible.

Our fundraising 

At the Bureau, our funders and supporters are absolutely vital. We’re entirely funded through grants and donations so - put simply - without their support, we wouldn’t be here. 

Though they may have very different backgrounds or priorities, all our supporters have a shared desire to tackle issues across our society that are corroding democracy and driving inequality. They support our investigations in order to hold those with power to account, uncover new evidence that could be used to support positive change and empower citizens. Over the last few years we’ve grown significantly as an organisation in terms of our impact, our outlook and our size. We’ve already secured major investment to support ambitious plans for 2021, and now we’re looking to sustain and grow this success further.

About the role 

Support from trusts and foundations is our main source of philanthropic income so this role is a central new addition to our team. We are looking for someone with experience in grants fundraising who can apply their skills and expertise quickly. You’ll work closely with our Development Director to report to and liaise with current funders, and to manage a pipeline of prospects and submit successful applications to secure new grants.  At this important time for fundraising at the Bureau, you’ll need to have the drive to seek out and maximise a wide range of funding opportunities. You will work collaboratively with people at all levels across the organisation, from impact producers to reporters to finance and operations. An excellent communicator, you will also be passionate about building strong relationships with our funders and supporters. 

You don’t have to have raised funds for non-profit media, but you do need to be able to get to grips with the Bureau’s key areas of work and impact, and be able to articulate this in a way that is accessible, accurate and compelling. Good knowledge of the trusts and foundations landscape - particularly in the UK, EU and US - is essential and an understanding of public interest journalism would be a distinct advantage. Although primarily focused on grants fundraising, we envisage this role will grow to include wider project and partnership development. We’re a small team so you’ll need a willingness to muck in on fundraising tasks big or small to ensure the Bureau is in the best position possible to pursue our mission.

Essential:

• Excellent grant fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of 5+ years experience of successfully raising significant funds for charities or non-profits and managing relationships with/reporting to funders;

• Great analytical and writing skills, able to work with complex information and data to create compelling narratives for applications and reports;

• Strong background in managing grants admin including due diligence and processing agreements;

• Excellent oral and written communication, able to speak and write English fluently;

• Experience of researching and identifying new funding sources for different projects;

• An established knowledge of the grant and trust fundraising landscape;

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities;

• Experience of working with databases and funding pipelines;

• Excellent computer skills with own computer, webcam/mic and internet at home;

• Exceptional time management skills, a professional attitude and meticulous attention to detail;

• Resourceful and able to think creatively with strong problem solving skills.

Desirable:

• Specific experience in securing funds for journalism, social justice, civil society or human rights;

• Understanding of the important role public interest reporting plays in supporting a strong civil society. 

Everyone at the Bureau is currently working from home but, when we are able to return, this role would not need to be in our London office every day. So we welcome applications from great fundraisers anywhere in the UK. 

The Bureau is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive and adaptable environment where people are encouraged and supported to do their best work. We encourage individuals from ethnic minority communities or disadvantaged backgrounds as these groups are currently underrepresented in the media industry, which is something we are working to change.

Salary: From £38,000

Contract and hours: Full-time, flexible working possible. 2-year contract initially. 

Location: Flexible, the Bureau HQ is in London but home-based is possible with regular presence in the office (once restrictions allow)

Reporting to: Development Director 

St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel in Sussex.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to join our Fundraising team. You will be part of a team delivering activity to maximise funds from the community, including schools, individuals, corporate supporters and community groups with a view to increasing net income. Working across the Events and Community Engagement team to create a culture of innovation and collaboration to maximise the overall fundraising objectives.

You will be a confident, friendly person who is comfortable talking to all sorts of people. You will thrive in a busy environment and be able to work autonomously - going that extra mile to make the difference. You will probably have experience of working in a similar role, have a good eye for detail and the ability to multitask.

If this sounds like you then why not come and use your talents to join a great team and raise money for a fantastic cause.

Closing date: 23rd April 2021 Interview Date: 30th April 2021

Benefits included:

• Enrolment onto our company pension scheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme
• Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Free parking
• On-site education support
• Option to join Healthcare Cash Plan
• Corporate Rate Gym Membership

An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Corporate Fundraiser 

If you have a flair for Corporate Fundraising; a creative and innovative approach to donor acquisition which is effective in the new fundraising landscape, and are committed to providing outstanding donor care – then this role is for you!

You’ll be joining a driven, dynamic and friendly fundraising team, based in Southampton, who ensure that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance can continue to save lives every day. To achieve this you’ll have an annual corporate income target and be required to generate creative fundraising ideas and plan ahead to help deliver the Charity’s 5 year Fundraising Strategy.

Main responsibilities:

• Devise and implement plans for corporate acquisition and development by being resourceful, creative and thinking innovatively.
• Be accountable for delivering budget in line with business requirements, regularly reviewing the corporate fundraising acquisition plans and KPI’s to ensure that activity supports the income generation targets, and take corrective action as required.
• Drive Payroll Giving as a valuable means of supporting the Charity, using specific campaigns that emphasis the benefits of regular payroll gifts.
• Deliver confident and engaging presentations suited to a variety of audiences outlining HIOWAA’s core message and future plans.
• Organise corporate acquisition and donor care events showcasing the service and encouraging a deeper connection to cause.
• Monitor the success of all corporate relationships based on retention of donors, financial return and visibility of our brand.
• Ensure that all donors receive timely and relevant charity updates, and that all scheduled communications add value to the relationship.
• Supply corporate partners with promotional collateral and support as and when necessary/required.
• Support colleagues where appropriate with wider fundraising team initiatives.
• Respond appropriately to all queries, providing information, advice and support materials quickly and efficiently.
• Working collaboratively with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure adequate support for corporate outreach.
• Work proactively with the HIOWAA Marketing and Communications team to ensure wide-spread and timely promotion of activities across all media platforms.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant charity legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice
• Some flexibility will be expected to support other tasks as requested by your line manager.
• Manage financial and supporter records through the HIOWAA CRM database. Ensuring information recorded is accurate, compliant and completed in a timely manner.
• Help to organise, support and attend events, campaigns and challenges, both self-generated and assigned events organised by the HIOWAA team or by volunteers.

Key Skills / Requirements: The job holder will have;

• Strong interpersonal, networking and influencing skills with the ability to deliver professional presentations on behalf of HIOWAA.
• Experience of corporate fundraising, sales or the corporate environment.
• The ability to provide fundraising solutions appropriate to the audience being addressed.
• A creative, imaginative approach to fundraising providing ideas and solutions to suit individual businesses.
• A solid understanding of modern fundraising techniques, including digital engagement and interaction.
• Numeracy and analytical skills with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• An understanding of and interest in the voluntary sector.
• A willingness to take part in training as required by HIOWAA.
• A flexible approach and a willingness to travel and work unsocial hours.
• A full, clean UK Driving Licence

The Corporate Fundraiser will have non-exclusive use of charity vehicles to undertake their duties.

To Apply:

Please submit a covering letter and CV clearly showing how your experience and skills match the Responsibilities, Key Skills and Requirements of this role.

Closing date: 30th April 2021

Some working from home is required whilst Covid restrictions remain although members of the team do have assigned office days each week within a Covid secure office.

We are recruiting for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser in a newly created role based in our OUTSTANDING care homes. The role will form an integral part of the wider Fundraising and Marketing team and will be involved in implementing the annual fundraising strategy and ultimately growing the income of the charity. With the launch of new organisational branding and the opening of a second, brand new care home due in April 2021, this is an exciting time to join the organisation. 

What the role entails

Fundraising

• Implement the annual fundraising strategy and grow income of charity
• Canvass and steward personal portfolio of trusts and foundations
• Facilitate the movement of donors to become Major Donors & Patrons
• Cultivate donor relationships proactively with lapsed £1,000+ trusts and foundations
• Research new potential supporters, including background profile research online and from database – and manage suitable approach
• Identify trends to ensure all donors are managed by an appropriate revenue stream
• Write proposals and reports for trusts and foundations; including case studies, budgets, quotes and photographs

Events

• Ensure key trustees are invitees are invited to Nightingale Hammerson events
• Assist with hosting and administration at key major donor events
• Attend some Major Donor committee meetings and take notes where appropriate

Donation Processing

• Record all actions and documents on Raisers Edge database
• Produce personalised acknowledgment emails, letters, invoices & receipts
• Monitor donors’ payments and ensure monies are correctly allocated Fundraising Database: Raisers Edge
• Produce monthly fundraising reports for trusts and foundations campaign
• Prepare data for direct mail campaigns and email mailings
• Maintain current and historic donor correspondence and activity records

Communication

• Present Nightingale Hammerson's activities to prospective supporters, conduct tours of Hammerson House and Nightingale House and represent Nightingale Hammerson at external meetings.
• Build relationships with Trustees to be an effective link between them and key partnerships and donors.

Any Other Duties

• To undertake such other duties with the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time

Essentials we'll require from you

• Experience of partnership working with funders and external organisations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UK grant making and funding landscape
• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with funders and writing successful funding applications and monitoring reports
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple workloads.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills: a fluent writing style and the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to a wide range of media and audiences.
• Creative thinker with the ability to support Nightingale Hammerson’s commitment to the highest quality care for residents. 
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload
• Good numerical skills and ability to manage and prepare financial information
• Ability to be a brand ambassador
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office applications, Raisers Edge and relevant fundraising and marketing IT platforms
• Knowledge of relevant fundraising legislation including GDPR
• Ability to work variable hours in order to meet the needs of the service 

Nice to haves

• Experience of strategic development and change management working collaboratively with colleagues and Boards.
• Experience of working within a fundraising team.
• An understanding of the UK policy environment as it relates to social care

This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early in the event of finding a suitable candidate.

Registered in Switzerland, Initiatives of Change International (IofCI) is a non-profit membership organization active in 44 countries, with a near century-long track record of spiritual formation and transformation, dialogue, peacebuilding and trustbuilding worldwide. Our tagline is “building trust across the world’s divides.” A priority of IofCI today is to fund our work and in particular our international Trustbuilding Program (TBP) currently active in 7 countries.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to work under contract with IofCI, join our Development and Sustainability team and, as part of that team, play a pivotal catalytic role in helping IofCI prepare for the next generation of its work. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills, and above all someone who is committed to IofCI’s mission and values.  This individual will be responsible for helping to execute our fundraising strategy and move IofC toward long-term institutional sustainability. The Fundraiser will work closely with the Executive Director and the Sustainability team to reach both these goals. The Fundraiser will play a major role in supporting the transition from a largely internally funded organization, to one that obtains substantial resources from foundations and the global philanthropic marketplace. Progress is already being made: $2 million has been secured to leverage the remaining $2.1 million needed to fulfil our work over the next three years. 

The Fundraiser will cultivate long-term partnerships with foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government entities as appropriate.  The job also involves training and supporting some IofCI staff and national affiliate teams in what is required to raise external funds successfully. The Fundraiser is expected to work with the broader network to implement collaboration protocols, to facilitate knowledge-sharing about best practices among national teams to avoid conflicts, and to develop leads in ways that benefit both the national teams and IofCI.

The person must be an experienced researcher and grant-writer, and be experienced at designing electronic campaigns, composing solicitations, and conducting campaigns, thanking donors, and recognizing them appropriately.  For the first six months, the fundraiser will focus mainly externally and on the Trustbuilding Program countries as well as working on other institutional grants.  The fundraiser will research and pursue sources of outside support, and help the Development Officer pursue leads that come from IofC people.

Work is both office and home-based / virtual depending on where the candidate is based.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with leadership to revise and refine the fundraising strategy, based on a process of continual learning from our experience; 

• Identify and research funding prospects to support the TBP, build up IofCI’s organizational infrastructure, and help national teams; 

• Develop individual strategies for connecting with, cultivating, and soliciting prospects; 

• Implement  a moves management system to track touches, guide cultivation, and help us move strategically to convert prospects into donors; 

• Support the Trustbuilding Program national teams’ efforts to harness their knowledge and contacts, and to identify, cultivate and solicit new funding sources; 

• Work with the Executive Director, the TBP Manager, the Communications Director, and the Sustainability team to develop attractive, compelling communications that support the development and fundraising strategy of IofC International;

• Work with affiliated national teams to help them develop local fundraising capacity that works in coordination with IofCI;

• Some travel [when allowed by pandemic restrictions] to meet with affiliated national teams and donors if necessary to implement our fundraising strategy. 

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS  

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities and skills: 

• Commitment to the core principles and vision of IofC, including spiritual grounding;

• Familiarity with Initiatives of Change or comparable work (desirable); 

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;

• Strong communication and presentation skills (in English); and a commitment to open two-way communication with colleagues and volunteer leaders; 

• Demonstrated leadership and people skills; 

• Proven success as a development professional in the international arena, with independent responsibility for a portfolio of donors; or comparable experience in corporate sales or advocacy; 

• Extensive experience in proposal development and writing in the international arena; 

• Demonstrated skill in cultivation, networking, solicitation, and stewardship of a broad array of donors, including foundations, individuals, businesses, and government entities; 

• Deep research and analytical skills; 

• Problem-solving skills; 

• Resilience and perseverance;

• Clear understanding of the ethics and accountability required in the fundraising field; 

• Ability to juggle multiple demands and remain poised and diplomatic at all times;

• Ability to work with a small integrated core team and with a multiplicity of volunteers from diverse cultures across the globe; 

• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel. 

REPORTING AND REMUNERATION 

The Fundraiser will report to the Executive Director of IofCI and will work closely with the Convenor of the Sustainability team.

Remuneration is to be commensurate with relevant experience.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should include a CV plus a letter of application (max two pages), showing how you meet the requirements of the position. Please provide 2 references; at least one reference should be a professional one.

All applications should be sent to jobs (at) iofc (dot) org by 23 April 2021.