Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

• Lives the best life that they can
• Never feels alone or isolated
• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by:

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing support at all life stages
• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser is a new role, and would be perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or someone looking for a second role.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last year we have achieved through a consultancy.  Your role will require you to build strong working relationships with our members, community, fundraisers, external groups and the trust/foundation officers and representatives to create a sustainable income stream.   This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills that are required to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role you will have some experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills.

You will be working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy.

Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities.

Main role responsibilities

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to the Head of Fundraising

Communication

• Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication across all departments.

• Produce applications that are easily understood, yet, incorporating compelling cases for support in order to secure trust income

• Contribute to our communications strategy (including social media and online) for fundraising support

Fundraising

Regular Activities

• Raise an agreed income target from trusts, foundations and major grants within the year, taking personal responsibility for monitoring, recording and reporting on income performance

• Maintain records of the current live applications and report on the numbers and levels of applications each month

Fundraising Proposals

• Develop, prepare and submit high quality funding applications to trusts in line with their requirements as part of the overall fundraising strategy and contribute to the achievement of the charity’s overall fundraising target

• Maintain up-to-date information on the status of funding applications and to communicate this as appropriate

• Undertake targeted research to put the charity in the best possible position to secure trust support

Trust Income Management

• Ensure all funder reporting commitments are fulfilled to a high standard and within deadlines

Personal qualities

• A warm, compassionate and empathetic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including members and health professionals and staff/trustees of external funders
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and The Society.
• Enthusiastic and fun with drive and determination to meet targets. 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing communications and events.
• A highly motivated, supportive and collaborative team worker.
• Values-driven with a proven commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Other requirements

• Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role will require a DBS check and checks on previous employment. 

Essential Requirements

• Prior experience of and successful track record in raising income from a range of trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies or similar activity.

• Experience of putting together successful funding applications

• Ability to present persuasively to individuals and groups

• Ability to conduct thorough and detailed research off and online

• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external contacts to deliver successful fundraising relationships

• Strong ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Good interpersonal skills exhibiting a positive, creative and proactive approach

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral

• Ability to interpret and present data in a persuasive way

• Good organisational skills and self-motivation

• Target driven and able to work to and meet tight deadlines

• Keen attention to detail

• To be able to contribute as needed to annual accounts, budgets and overview of financial data

• Excellent IT skills preferably including experience of working with a CRM database (RE:NXT) .Training opportunities will be available as part of your role.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send us a covering letter telling us why you would be the best person for this role.  Please also include a copy of your most recent CV.

Location: The Cedars and within the community

Status: Permanent

Salary: £24,018 - £30,555

Closing Date: February 7, 2020 5:00 pm

If you are an enthusiastic professional with experience in sourcing and managing substantial corporate partnerships, there couldn’t be a better time to join Compton Care. We are going through a period of growth and have some very exciting future plans to help us reach our goals.

Our Corporate Fundraiser will play a big part in ensuring the success of our new strategy by helping to develop a range of activities and engagement tools aimed at our corporate supporters to achieve income targets as well as offering excellent supporter care.

Role requirements:

• To work with the Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager to develop and implement the Corporate Fundraising Strategy in order to significantly grow corporate income through a range of work streams such as partnerships, payroll giving, sponsorship and cause related marketing.
• Achieve an agreed income target and work with the Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager to seek out new opportunities developing new initiatives and toolkits to exceed those targets where possible.
• Organise a range of specific corporate events to increase acquisition of contacts and increase brand profile
• To develop and maintain an excellent corporate volunteering programme, offering volunteering opportunities that meet the needs of Compton and Corporate partners.
• Act as a key ambassador for Compton Care. Develop relationships within the business community, establishing links and raising awareness of Compton’s vision and mission. This will involve being a member of business networks where appropriate and in agreement with line manager.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

We are looking for a passionate corporate fundraiser with at least 2 years’ experience who can evidence their ability to achieve income targets through successful acquiring and managing partnerships with businesses. You will be used to reporting on financial performance and evaluating the success of projects and campaigns. You will need to provide our supporters with gold standard care and have excellent communication skills. You should have strong IT (including database) skills and a good eye for detail. The successful candidate will be highly organised and able to handle a busy and varied workload.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

An exciting opportunity to join Ronald McDonald House Charities UK to support community fundraising in South Wales.  The role is based in our Cardiff House where we support families with babies and children who are in Noah's Ark Hospital but some flexible home working will be considered.  You will be inspired and motivated by the families you meet to know how you can make a difference.

Ronald McDonald House Charities is an independent charity supporting hundreds of children receiving treatment in hospital by enabling them to have their families close by during their treatment.  We provide free accommodation for the families of sick children for as long as they need it, whether that's two days or two years. 

We are looking for a Community Fundraising expert and a brilliant communicator - someone always one step ahead. You are independent - able to and empowered to work instinctively. You are perceptive - sensing what the next step should be. You are versatile and will have the ability to translate our story into rich content and compelling scenarios inspiring people to work with us. Above all, you naturally build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships.

You will equally be as comfortable supporting families who stay with us at our Cardiff House who want to fundraise, as you are presenting to a room full of students or potential volunteers.  No one day will be the same and this is one of the most important roles in the charity as you are the local face and voice of Ronald McDonald House Charities on the ground.  You know who the key influencers in your community are and you will ensure they understand what we do so they will want to be associated with the charity.

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

Applications should be received by midnight on the 3rd February.

An exciting opportunity to join Ronald McDonald House Charities UK to support community fundraising in South Wales.  The role is based in our Cardiff House where we support families with babies and children who are in Noah's Ark Hospital but some flexible home working will be considered.  You will be inspired and motivated by the families you meet to know how you can make a difference.

Ronald McDonald House Charities is an independent charity supporting hundreds of children receiving treatment in hospital by enabling them to have their families close by during their treatment.  We provide free accommodation for the families of sick children for as long as they need it, whether that's two days or two years. 

We are looking for a Community Fundraising expert and a brilliant communicator - someone always one step ahead. You are independent - able to and empowered to work instinctively. You are perceptive - sensing what the next step should be. You are versatile and will have the ability to translate our story into rich content and compelling scenarios inspiring people to work with us. Above all, you naturally build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships.

You will equally be as comfortable supporting families who stay with us at our Cardiff House who want to fundraise, as you are presenting to a room full of students or potential volunteers.  No one day will be the same and this is one of the most important roles in the charity as you are the local face and voice of Ronald McDonald House Charities on the ground.  You know who the key influencers in your community are and you will ensure they understand what we do so they will want to be associated with the charity.

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

Applications should be received by midnight on the 3rd February.

Senior Community Fundraiser

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As our new Senior Community Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

As one of two Senior posts in the community fundraising team, this role is integral to the implementation of our five year Joy of Giving strategy.  Based in Kinross, the role supports a team of Community Fundraisers across the North of Scotland to achieve our ambitious income targets.

About You

You will be an excellent relationship builder with highly developed communication skills who has significant community fundraising experience and knowledge of the processes involved in the successful delivery and follow-up of community fundraising activity.

You will be driven and self-motivated, comfortable making decisions within the agreed delegation levels. You will also have experience of managing volunteers within a volunteer-supported community fundraising environment, and a high level of knowledge of the voluntary sector within Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship management and income generation within a specific patch

• Inputs into community fundraising strategy and budget development

• Leading and coaching peers across the North of Scotland ensuring strategy implementation and income generation

• Volunteer recruitment and relationship management

• Ensures effective use of resources across the North of Scotland

• Line management of Community Fundraising Assistant for the North of Scotland

• Represents the Community Fundraising Team both internally and externally

• Deputises for the Community Fundraising Development Manager as required

Further Information and How to Apply

Further information can be found in the attached documents.

To be part of the future of CHAS, follow the link to our CHAS Careers website, and complete our online application form. Please note that we are unable to accept CV’s.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

Job Title: Trust and Grants Fundraiser
Location: Re-Cycle Office, Wormingford, Colchester CO6

Hours: Part-time 3 days per week
Contract: Fixed-Term 6 months, renewable
Salary: £25,000 pro rata (£15,000 actual)
Reports to: Director

Interfaces with:

This role interfaces with:

Director (line manager)

Fundraising & Marketing Manager

Africa Partner Manager

Other staff members and volunteers

Donors and supporters

Since 1998, Re-Cycle has shipped over 100,000 used bikes to Africa. Our bikes, plus spare parts and tools currently go to project partners in four countries: Ghana, The Gambia, South Africa, and Zambia. Our bike donations are processed through our Wormingford warehouse by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, before being shipped to our African Partners, who distribute them through a number of channels.

We are looking for a Trust and Grants Fundraiser who will be responsible for leading on Re-Cycle’s trust and grants fundraising portfolio, sourcing new funders and submitting applications to these and existing funders to increase income from this area.  Also responsible for managing all reporting and be the main point of contact for relationship with trusts and foundations.  The role also includes providing support to the Fundraising and Marketing Manager in all other aspects of marketing and fundraising.

Your strong communication skills, collaborative orientation and confident working practices will facilitate all of the above.

In return we offer excellent benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Free parking
• Workplace pension scheme

Please visit our website for more information.

Person Specification

Essential

• The role requires experience rather than professional qualifications.  A minimum of two years’ experience of working with trusts and foundations
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to create inspiring and persuasive applications and reports to funders
• Ability to research and identify new sources of income
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great relationship builder with strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to absorb complex information and present it in a clear, logical and appropriate manner
• Highly organised, proactive, with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and take the initiative to solve problems
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use CRM databases to manage donor relations
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and meet targets and deadlines.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level
• Institute of Fundraising, CIM or other marketing, fundraising or management qualification
• Experience of International development and/or fundraising for overseas projects

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain a large portfolio of current trust/foundation supporters.
• Source new funding partnerships
• Monitor and evaluate income against pre-agreed team and personal targets
• Work with colleagues and partners to ensure prompt appropriate and accurate reporting
• Provide support to the Fundraising Manager in all other areas of fundraising and marketing.
• Optimise use of the CRM database (Donorflex) to support all fundraising activity, monitor income and facilitate effective and compliant contact with funders

• Undertake such other tasks as may be required by and agreed with your line manager
• Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Re-Cycle’s policies and procedures
• Work with the Fundraising and Africa Partner Managers to develop projects by advising on new ideas from a fundraising perspective
• Represent  Re-Cycle externally to donors, potential donors and key contacts at meetings and events
• Contribute to the fundraising and wider Re-Cycle strategy
• Undertake such other tasks as may be required by and agreed with your line manager.
• Be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues in accordance with Health and Safety legislation and Re-Cycle policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the Re-Cycle’s Equal Opportunities policy in all activities and actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
• Positively represent Re-Cycle to external organisations and members of the public that you come into contact with and encourage them to develop their engagement with the charity
• Keep abreast of changes and trends in fundraising and the environment in which it is practiced, in particular changes to data protection and fundraising legislation and regulation.
• Participate in management and trustee meetings as required.

Travel & Unsocial Hours

The post will require some travel within the UK and occasional evening or weekend work, e.g. at meetings or fundraising events.  Time off in lieu will be given for this, in agreement with your line-manager.

The post may also require some overseas travel, to visit partner organisations.  All time spent overseas will be considered to be part of a normal working week, for which there is no time off in lieu.

Closing date for applications: 24th February 2020.  Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th March at Re-Cycle’s office in Wormingford, Colchester.

To apply, please send your CV, together with a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining why you want the job and how your experience, skills and personal attributes match the person specification.

Junction Arts are recruiting our first fundraiser. We are seeking an individual with demonstrable fundraising experience to be our first ‘Relationship Fundraiser’.

This exciting new role will enable the right candidate to make their mark on this long-standing and well-respected community arts charity with a big vision.

Junction Arts is a participatory arts charity (based in Chesterfield), engaging communities across Bolsover District, North East Derbyshire and rural areas of the East Midlands for over 40 years. We are looking for a fundraiser to develop a fundraising strategy with the donor at its heart, to substantially grow our income over the next 5 years. 

Details:

Relationship Fundraiser

Full time / part time by negotiation

Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum, (Pro-rata if part time)

Interviews: Wednesday 26th February.

This post will be based at the Junction Arts office in Chesterfield.

Please download and read the Job Description and Person Specification and tell us in the application form how you best meet the needs of the job.

Successful applicants for interview will be notified by 19th February. If you have not heard from us by the 19th February you may assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. Interviews will be held on 26th February in Chesterfield. 

Are you a real people person, with the skill to build and manage relationships that create success? Can you spot new opportunities and love making things happen? Are you passionate about making a difference? This could be the role for you…

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic and committed fundraiser to bring something special to this unique role. You’ll have experience of fundraising within the community and be able to demonstrate how you’ve developed relationships to achieve results. We are looking for someone who will be able to hit the ground running, who thrives on a challenge and is passionate about their work and making a difference.

As a Senior Community Fundraiser the key to success will be your strong relationship building skills, ability to create and spot opportunities, deliver presentations (and use other communication methods) to inspire people to go the extra mile for their local hospital and provide exceptional supporter care to maximise sustainable long term income. Working as part of the Events & Community Team, you will work on community fundraising initiatives and play an integral role building and championing, new and existing relationships within the communities of Bath and the surrounding towns and villages in North East Somerset and Western Wiltshire, that make up the RUH’s catchment area. You will work closely with a diverse range of community groups and educational organisations, volunteers, committees and the general public, as well as work collaboratively with the rest of the fundraising team.

Closing date: 12th February 2020

Provisional interview date:  20th February 2020

We have an opportunity for a Fundraiser to join our small and tight-knit Woman’s Trust team in a part-time capacity of 21 hours per week. This position is currently for one year with the possibility of an extension, subject to the availability of funding.

In this position, you will research and secure appropriate funding to enable us to continue to support women impacted by domestic abuse.

On a day-to-day basis your responsibilities will include creating funding applications, researching funding opportunities, building effective networks with key funders and accumulating a knowledge base of suitable funding bodies. You will also co-ordinate the submission of grants and the reporting process, write some of the funding reports, deal with fundraising queries and work closely with our team to ensure a collaborative approach towards fundraising.

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

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 16th February 2020.

Interview date: week commencing 24th February 2020, subject to change. 

This post is open to female applicants only – Section 7.2(E) of the Sex Discrimination Act applies.

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 Holly from Flow Caritas by applying for this role and she will call you back.

Interviews throughout January with a fast start date available.

Main Purpose of Job

The role will involve working across a wide variety of offsite venues/locations such as county & agricultural shows, garden centres, shopping centres and retail stores, and also at Ferne events. The post holder will be responsible for recruiting new Friends of Ferne supporters for the Sanctuary. Key to this role is having the skills and ability to inspire passion in others for the work of Ferne so they are motivated to give a monthly donation to help support the animals in our care.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To recruit new Friend of Ferne supporters to Ferne Animal Sanctuary to agreed targets.
• Proactively engage with the public to motivate them to support with a monthly donation.
• Encourage new supporters to sign a gift aid declaration
• The enthusiasm to maintain current knowledge of our work through our website, social media platforms, publications and regular meetings with the Ferne team.
• Raise awareness of Ferne Animal Sanctuary throughout Devon, Dorset & Somerset.
• Represent Ferne Animal Sanctuary in a professional and informed manner at all times, whether engaging with members of the public, staff & volunteers, or any other supporters.

About HART

HART was founded in 2004 by Baroness Cox to support people suffering from conflict and persecution in places often neglected by the international community. HART works where many larger humanitarian agencies cannot, delivering aid to some of the world’s most oppressed people and helping to build local capacity. HART works in partnership with community based organisations and develops strong relationships with local partners on the ground who are best placed to improve the wellbeing of their communities.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and results driven part-time Fundraiser to identify, establish and manage relationships with major donors and potential donors including Trusts and Corporates in order to support HART’s annual fundraising targets.

About you

The successful candidate will be able to confidently communicate the crucial work undertaken by our partner organisations in 8 countries to a range of potential supporters and new stakeholders. With excellent communication and influencing skills, combined with the gravitas required to build effective relationships with senior executives, you will drive and deliver new opportunities and deliver winning charity pitches.

In order to succeed you will have:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• Be highly motivated by the charity’s work in supporting and empowering persecuted communities around the world;
• Strong IT skills and ability to build effective relationships and influence and persuade stakeholders.

The role is part-time and based in our Northwest London offices. As part of a small but lively team, the role is managed by the CEO and works closely with the Fundraising & Communications Manager.

Person specification:

• 3-5 years of fundraising experience with good knowledge of a range of traditional and innovative fundraising methods and practices
• Demonstrable experience of building strong and trusting relationships with corporates
• A self starter with a track record of growing income generation, specifically raising unrestricted income
• Pitching and proposal writing experience
• Creative and innovative in all aspects of work
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (written and verbal)
• Strong networking and presentation skills
• An interest in and understanding of HART’s values and ethos  

This role is part-time, requiring 1-3 days a week. 

Salary negotiable.

Interviews will be held during the week starting 10th February 2020.

The role Face to face Fundraising Junior Team Leader

You will work as part of a team of Fundraisers to inspire and motivate members of the general public about Medecins Sans Frontieres’ work. To recruit Direct Debit donors, via face to face fundraising at events and other indoor locations and events around London, whilst ensuring the highest standards of fundraising are maintained. You will be approaching people, building a rapport and asking for monthly donations.

You be will trained in fundraising skills and you will also receive leadership training. Come and join one of the most successful fundraising teams in the country.

Added extra Not only will you be learning new skills but you will also be given the chance to work at some of the best UK music festivals in the Summer.

Plus, having Doctors without Borders on your CV along with the leadership training you will receive will look great.

Who are they looking for? MSF are on the lookout for bright, passionate, extremely confident people with to join their fundraising campaign. You will have work experience in sales, fundraising, customer service or events.

Will I be trained? Yes. MSF will conduct fundraising skills training as well as regular leadership trainings for this role. Department Fundraising

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Reports to Face to Face Team Coordinator

Location London

Salary Your salary equate to £10.75 an hour, rising to £10.97 on completion of targeted induction. Plus travel expenses of £10 per day from London zones.

About us: Our medical teams act fast to save people’s lives in conflict zones, natural disasters and epidemics. We go where we are needed most. We run a very successful fundraising team with regular socials and trainings and we also put on talks from MSF field workers.

How to apply for this great opportunity

Step 1 Click apply.

Step 2 Someone from our team will call you back ASAP and send you the job description.

Step 3 We can book you into an interview and coach you for the interview.

Step 4 Get hired the same day as your interview.

Interviews will take place on throughout January and February with immediate starts available.