Fundraiser Jobs

If you are passionate about giving vulnerable young people life changing opportunities, want to make a real impact through your work and are looking to join a dynamic fundraising team with lots of potential, then this is the job for you. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to take the next step in their career to help shape a new regional fundraising strategy and maximise income generation from a new geographical area. Building on the success of our Wiltshire-based fundraising, you will help us tap into the potential of new supporters from the Somerset area as we expand our Programmes to reach vulnerable young people in this part of the South West. 

The Role

It is an exciting and varied position which would be perfect for somebody who is creative and organised with experience of building relationships, organising events and managing a diverse workload. You may already be a Regional Fundraiser looking for your next role with an ambitious medium-sized charity, or you may currently be in your first fundraising role, ready to take the next step in your career.  Whatever your experience, we are committed to investing the time in developing the right individual. This new role will be shaped according to your skills and expertise, and will develop over time based on the success we have in building partnerships with local businesses, securing major donor support, running local events and engaging the community with our plans. 

As a Regional Fundraiser, you’re a people-person, self-motivated, well-organised, able to multitask, a strong administrator, a fantastic team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy being outdoors.  You must be as comfortable in the boardroom engaging high net-worth individuals as you are donning wellies and waterproofs to stand on the side of a mountain for the day. 

There will be plenty of opportunity to meet the young people on our programmes, visiting camps and taking part in activities. This will help you really understand the life-changing difference the Youth Adventure Trust makes and enable you to show our donors and fundraisers the tangible impact of their support.

The Charity

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Wiltshire and Swindon. In 2024 we plan to expand our services to support young people from Somerset through our YAT Resilience Programme in the first instance but eventually through all four of our Programmes.

Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part. 

The continued success of the fundraising team is more important than ever as we plan to increase our capacity and reach into a new geographical area. This is an exciting time to join a small charity with big ambitions and this role will be instrumental in enabling us to reach more vulnerable young people at a time when they need support more than ever.

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For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. Please note that all applicants must complete an application form and make reference to the job description and person specification in the Job Pack.

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Full details can be found in the Job Pack.

Summary and key purpose

This new role will be primarily responsible for developing, marketing and managing our individual giving together with working across other fundraising disciplines. You will be a key member of our fundraising team, producing compelling fundraising communications, stewarding individual donors, including regular donors and gifts in memory. You will ensure that our donors receive excellent care.

Our Individual Giving programme will incorporate one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving. You will do this, with the support of our recently appointed fundraising agency, who you will manage our relationship with week by week.

A critical element of the role will be how we market ourselves to potential new donors, taking them on an emotional engagement journey in order to solicit regular gifts.

Your expertise and skills:

To excel in this role, you will need prior experience of working in a fundraising setting, with an understanding of good stewardship practices. You should be a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, working across teams and meeting multiple deadlines. Your excellent relationship management skills will enable you to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and gather information on new projects. You must have a thorough understanding of individual giving, developing donor journeys and experience of work with agencies.

Key responsibilities:

· Day-to-day management of the regular giving programme, project managing appeals and overseeing the thanking process for individual donors.

· Create, plan, deliver and evaluate multi-channel, compliant, insight-led, supporter-centric campaigns to engage and drive action from new and existing supporters.

· Manage our newly appointed fundraising agency, and in doing so, help deliver an ambitious appeal programme and income target.

· Review and develop operational plans for individual giving (including regular giving, in memory, digital fundraising and appeals) working to achieve agreed targets.

· Communicate and document key performance indicators across individual giving appeals. Ensuring you provide commentary to accompany results reporting, drawing on insights and the wider picture to add context and make recommendations from your learnings.

· Work with the fundraising agency and RABI communications team to produce and edit

appropriate collateral.

· Devise and deliver supporter communications, including stewardship activity, welcome journey content and appeal communications.

· Help ensure that we comply with legal and compliance requirements including industry best practice, GDPR/PECR regulations and the CIOF code of Fundraising Practice.

· Develop and maintain good working relationships and liaison with other members of RABI staff.

· Take part and contribute to team meetings.

· Cooperate with RABI on health and safety matters, taking reasonable care of own and other people’s health and safety within the workplace. Follow and H&S training received and alert RABI to any serious risks.

· Actively participate in the staff appraisal scheme and be committed to training and development in line with RABI’s aims and objectives.

· Liaise with volunteers, clients, contractors and other stakeholders as necessary.

· Promote the Charity’s work, assisting with demonstrations and in fundraising and awareness events

as appropriate.

· Perform any other reasonable task as required by the Charity.

As a newly formed department, there is a significant opportunity for career progression for the right candidate.

Person Specification:

Essential

· Marketing or direct marketing or marketing qualification.

· Experience of using direct marketing methods to recruit, retain and develop supporters (e.g. telemarketing).

· Previous direct marketing or transferrable experience. This should include project managing or assisting a project manager to plan and deliver activity and evaluate results

· Planning, delivering and managing individual giving programmes.

· Delivering donor recruitment and retention projects from initiation to completion.

· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets from unrestricted donations.

· Presenting confidently to a variety of audiences.

· Building relationships and maximising engagement with donors and supporters

· Able to create and tailor engaging and emotive copy for a range of different channels.

· Empathy with the goals and objectives of RABI.

· A positive and creative approach to work, with the ability to multitask.

· Strong interpersonal skills, including good telephone manner and empathy towards in-memory donors.

· Ability to record accurate data and work with a CRM system

· Self-motivated and confident in working, both independently and in teams

· Good communicator, including face-to-face, phone, in writing and via remote communications.

· Good written and numeracy skills.

· Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise workload and plan-ahead.

· Good IT skills (MS Office including Excel and Word).

· Understanding of Data Protection and fundraising regulations, compliance and best practice.

· Proficiency in using Microsoft Office

Desirable

· Knowledge of targeting, segmentation and response analysis.

· Knowledge of testing, validation and taking campaign learnings forward.

· Knowledge of print and online production processes.

· Understanding of the Gift Aid process.

· Voluntary sector experience.

· A full UK driving license.

· Experience of database use

· Experience of fundraising platforms such as Just Giving.

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.

Benefits:

· Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%

· Life assurance from day one

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.

Role Description: This is the ideal opportunity for someone with initiative and fundraising flair to make a real impact on a dynamic, rapidly growing child literacy charity. We are looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years’ fundraising experience to join our small, successful fundraising team and help develop our support from individuals. Ideally we would be looking for someone with experience of working in an Individual Giving team to grow our supporter base and implement supporter journeys whilst maintaining excellent customer service and support. Experience of direct/digital marketing would be advantageous. You will be responsible for maintaining the individual donor database and best in class stewardship. Whilst the position is based in Bedford, the remit of the position extends more widely across England.

Main Duties

• Build and manage our individual supporter base, creating supporter journeys for new and existing donors.

• Lead on excellent stewardship of our individual supporters, ensuring they feel motivated and valued.

· Act as a point of contact for fundraisers and supporters, ensuring that we deliver first class supporter service and stewardship.

• Research and pitch new event ideas or improvements as appropriate to keep individual fundraising journeys fresh, exciting, and consistently delivering a strong ROI.

· Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop impactful communications as part of the supporter journey experience

• Identify opportunities for generating funds nationally from other fundraising schemes including online campaigns and initiatives, developing and implementing campaigns and providing post campaign analysis

• Develop and maintain our fundraising database with accuracy and an eye for detail, ensuring all individuals receive appropriate acknowledgment and receipt.

· Develop mechanisms to obtain supporter feedback as part of the supporter journey

• Make face-to-face presentations and represent Schoolreaders as necessary.

• Work with other members of the Schoolreaders team, including our volunteer County Teams, to maximise opportunities for fundraising.

• Identify PR opportunities created by our fundraising, and work with PR/Comms team to optimise these to raise funds and profile further.

• Manage online giving platforms.

• Ensure the role is carried out in accordance with fundraising legislation and GDPR guidelines.

• Ensure due diligence is carried out thoroughly with all funding partners.

• Carry out any other duties which are relevant and appropriate to the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Fundraising Executive (Individual Giving)

Criteria

Essential or Desirable

Skills

Excellent communication, stewardship and relationship building skills

Essential

Positivity, highly self-motivated and an effective team player

Essential

Confident communicator able to build relationships with a wide range of people and convey the work of Schoolreaders with passion and conviction both in person and in writing

Essential

Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to the charity

Essential

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to write compelling bids and reports

Essential

Excellent organisational skills

Essential

Excellent verbal communication skills and good presentation skills (including preparing Powerpoint presentations)

Essential

Knowledge

Fully computer and IT literate with good knowledge of Excel: Essential

Knowledge and understanding of good practice and legislation relating to fundraising including GDPR: Essential

Knowledge of social media: Desirable

Experience

At least 2 years’ relevant fundraising experience: Essential

Experience of using fundraising databases and maintaining accurate records of communications with supporters: Essential

Proven track-record of developing fundraising relationships: Essential

Proven ability to work with others as part of a team: Essential

Experience of working with, and motivating volunteers: Essential

Experience of Salesforce: Desirable

If you are a fundraising professional and love dance and the arts, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Déda as freelance Trusts and Foundations fundraiser.

The purpose of this role is to kick start our fundraising ambitions after a period of inactivity and the completion of long-term support from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Garfield Weston. If you are a fundraiser with an excellent track record with these grant givers we would like to hear from you. We encourage any talented Fundraiser, from any background, who can demonstrate a strong track record to apply.

To apply download the job brief as there are links to other actions you need to take for us to consider your application.

Send a CV and a covering letter, which must include:

• your daily fee;
• information on your fundraising record and success rates;
• A view on how you would go about fundraising for Déda; and
• Details about how you might manage any conflict of interest with existing clients.

Hours: 1 - 2 days a week initially for 6 months.

Location: The work can be done remotely with occasional visits to Déda in Derby.

Fee: £200 - £220 a day depending on track record and experience

Expected outputs:

• Research and develop a pipeline of potential new funding sources whose criteria match our aims and activities and prepare and submit applications (with an emphasis on larger, multi-year grants)
• Assess existing and new funding needs and prepare an action plan, with targets and timelines, for approaches across the next six to 12 months.
• Develop approaches and applications for already-identified potential funding sources.
• Help manage reporting and relationship engagement requirements.
• Keep databases and other internal information sources up to date.

Experience and skills required:

• Success in securing five and six figure multi-year grants and donations from trusts and foundations, particularly grants that cover core activities.
• Ability to absorb information quickly, know what information is needed, and how best to present it in interesting and engaging content.
• Good working knowledge of preparing fundraising and proposal budgets.
• Confidence and ability to communicate with donors and potential supporters with passion and expertise.
• A creative and affective approach with attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Honesty and integrity.

Déda is registered with the Fundraising Regulator. We abide by the Fundraising best practice and expect you to do so too. You will be an external contractor responsible for your own taxes.

This vacancy requires a minimum of two years’ experience in corporate and/or community/events fundraising in the voluntary sector or transferable experience in a target-driven sales environment. As a Corporate and Community Fundraiser at Hope you will work alongside our existing Corporate and Community Fundraiser. Together you will be responsible for the delivery of corporate and community activities, and our annual income and expenditure budget.

We are looking for an individual who is self-motivated, self-sufficient, and supportive. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves to network, to communicate with others and contribute to life changing work. 

Our Corporate and Community Fundraising officers will also provide constant support to other areas of the charity, working with other partners and building on existing relationships to further benefit our cause. 

Hope Against Cancer have been funding cancer research in Leicestershire and Rutland since 2003.

So, if you are confident, engaging and looking to make a real difference, apply for our Corporate and Community Fundraising position today!

ABOUT L'ARCHE

L’Arche is a worldwide federation of people with and without learning disabilities, working together for a world where all belong. We believe in the transforming impact of genuinely mutual relationships between people with and without disabilities.

In the UK, L’Arche is a registered charity with 11 Communities across England, Scotland and Wales. We celebrate people with learning disabilities, and build communities with them rather than for them. We go beyond supporting people’s basic needs. We attend to their emotional and inner lives, by building spaces of vibrant friendship, opportunity, spirituality and community life.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job title: Legacy & Individual Giving Fundraiser
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Circa £28,000 p.a.
Place of work: Hybrid home/office working with 2/3 days in either our London or Manchester office
Reports to: Trusts & Fundraising Manager

Main responsibilities:
This is an exciting new role, designed to work within and support our enthusiastic, friendly and successful Fundraising & Communications Team who are responsible for raising funds for L'Arche UK and our 11 Communities.

This role will help us to raise the funds for: 

• Capital projects to support our Communities;
• 3 Big Conversations across L'Arche, to set collective visions on: the voice and power of people with learning disabilities; our impact; and our spirituality;
• a 2-year programme to digitise our care processes and modernise our IT systems our international work, including emergency funding such as our recent Ukraine appeal, administered throughout L'Arche International and other national L'Arche Communities across the world.

For a full role description and person specification please read the Recruitment Pack.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 17 December. Initial online interviews will be held in the week beginning 8 January with second interviews held in the week beginning 15 January.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter responding to the person specification (maximum of 2 sides) through our online application form.

Please also read our Privacy Notice for job applicants. 

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in need? At Momentum Children's Charity, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Fundraiser to join our dynamic team and engage with diverse communities in our catchment areas of London, Surrey and Sussex. Your role will be at the heart of our charity, leading on the development and delivery of a range of community fundraising initiatives. This area of fundraising has huge potential for development, particularly as next year we celebrate 20 years. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and are ready to embrace the challenge of a role that truly matters, we want to hear from you.

About the role 

Job title: Community Fundraiser 

Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Marketing   

Location: Hybrid – East Molesey Office, in the community and from home (requirement to be office-based during induction period) 

Hours: 37.5 per week 

Salary: £25,000-£29,000 – dependent on experience 

Role overview 

• Manage the charity's existing and new community fundraisers providing appropriate advice and support to individuals on a wide range of fundraising activities, ensuring fundraising advice meets the necessary legal requirements and conforms to standards of good practice.  

• Provide exceptional supporter care to community fundraisers to maximise fundraising and ensure long term charity involvement. 

• Pro-actively explore and develop new areas of community fundraising. 

• Build relationships with community groups and local organisations to encourage their support for the charity. 

• Regularly interface with donors and other relevant stakeholders by spending time in our communities. 

• With the support of the Fundraising Assistant, oversee the administration linked to individual and community fundraisers, including updating the charity database with communications, sending out fundraising materials, logging funds received, monitoring online giving and sending thank you letters and certificates.

• Attend select community events acting as a charity ambassador. 

• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends. 

• Work in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator to build and develop a strong community volunteer base. 

• Ensure that relevant fundraising pages of the Momentum Children’s Charity website are regularly updated.  

• Other reasonable requests in line with requirements of the role. 

Person specification 

Essential 

• Numeracy and literacy skills 

• Community fundraising experience or transferable skills. 

• Successful history of meeting financial and non-financial targets 

• Knowledge of donor management and customer care principles 

• Self-motivated and proactive 

• Strong negotiation and influencing abilities 

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills 

• Exceptional time management proficiency 

• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM databases 

• Possession of a valid UK driving license with access to a car. 

• Reliable internet connection at home for effective remote working. 

Desirable 

• Experience with volunteer management 

• Familiarity with Institute of Fundraising codes of practice 

• Knowledge of data protection regulations 

• Understanding of legal and financial aspects, including lotteries and licensing 

• Skilled in developing and motivating volunteers 

• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management 

Applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will be conducted throughout the recruitment period. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual responses to all applicants. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship. Applicants must possess the necessary right to work eligibility in the UK. 

Join Our Team of Superheroes and Make a Difference in Someone's Life Every Day!

As the Corporate Fundraiser, you'll be the superhero behind expanding our fundraising efforts by building relationships with local and corporate businesses.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to:

• Nurture current business supporter relationships while also cultivating new ones to secure funding for the incredible work of James Hopkins Trust.
• Unleash your business savvy by identifying growth areas and opportunities in the corporate and local business sector, developing a portfolio of companies, and devise plans to secure new income.
• Keep an eagle eye on Corporate Social Responsibility trends and developments in the media.
• Create impressive supporter proposals and present them at local business meetings like a pro.
• Write funding applications and reports for corporate and local businesses that make them fall in love with our mission.
• Ensure top-notch supporter care by managing relationships with corporate and local businesses before, during, and after receipt of funds.
• Track, analyse, and report on fundraising outcomes in local business and corporate companies.
• Work closely with the Fundraising Team to actively seek sponsorship for James Hopkins Trust events.
• Network like a boss at appropriate events to keep raising the profile of James Hopkins Trust and secure new introductions.

If you are looking for a job that's not only fulfilling but also positively impacts someone's life, thenlook no further than our team of dedicated professionals.

We're devoted to providing first-rate nursing care and creating unforgettable memories for severely disabled, life-limited, or life-threated children. Our diverse team of professionals includes children's nurses, early-year practitioners, healthcare assistants, fundraisers, and operational team players. We're all united in our passion for making the world a better place for the families we serve. Our mission is to provide family-focused nursing care at Kites Corner (home of JHT) or in the family's home. As a part of our team, you'll work alongside like-minded professionals, learn new skills, and make a significant difference in the lives of those you serve. Additionally, after completing a qualifying period, you'll benefit from enhanced maternity pay & sick pay, regular salary reviews, a flexible work environment, and free parking.

Full driving licence essential and an enhanced DBS check will be undertaken.

Fundraiser

Are you an experienced Fundraiser, looking to join a growing charity team?

This is an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the support of those who have been bereaved by suicide.

Position: Development Fundraiser

Location: Ilkeston, Hybrid

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, (outside normal working hours maybe required)

Salary: £30,000 with potential performance based increases over the first and second years.

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 31st December 2023

Interview date: 17th January 2024

Benefits: 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, Additional day’s leave after one, three-, and five-years’ service,3% employer pension contribution (upon successful completion of probation) Salary increases within first 2 years to reflect the progression, Annual Well Being day, Family-friendly flexible working arrangements on agreement, hybrid working arrangements maybe agreed.

The Role

As the Development Fundraiser you will be integral to leading, growing, and raising the organisations profile with supporters across the UK and funding bodies. To ensure the organisation is reaching all avenues of donor audience and increase engagement and provide new opportunities for giving.

You will also develop a digital fundraising strategy to drive the continued growth of the charity fundraising and increase the provision of funding streams and supportive relationships to enable the organisation to develop new and existing projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Raise the profile of the charity and identify potential support, working in accordance with charity regulation.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with new and existing partners.
• Support the Finance Officer with information for grant and bid applications and demonstrating the impact of giving in our communities.
• Deal with people at the very highest level, managing high-profile volunteers and donors with diplomacy and discretion.
• Support the development and delivery of cash and regular giving appeals, using social media, email and direct mail.
• Seek opportunities to build on the success of existing fundraising activities and explore new avenues for raising funds.
• Work with the wider team to identify and develop opportunities to generate income.
• Monitor relevant budgets and resources, including expenses linked to events.
• Organise and lead volunteer teams to assist with charity fundraising and development activities.

About You

As a Development Fundraiser you will be empathetic and compassionate, capable of dealing with stress and others grief/anger. You will also be a great communicator and a proactive individual who can work unsupervised but also be an active team member.

You will also:

• Have a strong operational knowledge of face-to-face fundraising
• Experience recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
• Proven ability to write and edit highly engaging fundraising proposals
• Have a track record of motivating groups of people and performance management
• Experience producing accurate analytic reports of digital fundraising performance

About the Organisation

The organisation offer peer led support across the UK, to people aged over 18 years who have been impacted by suicide. They are a rapidly growing organisation and are achieving a much higher national profile.

You may have experience in areas such as Development Fundraiser, Development Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Trusts Fundraiser, Trusts Fundraising, Bid Writing, Fundraising and Grants, Foundations, Grants, Nature, Conservation, Arts, Heritage, Culture, Income Generation, Supporter, Individual Giving, Research, Researcher.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Area Fundraiser

We are looking for two dynamic Area Fundraisers to join our team and work with us to build existing, and attract new, corporate and community supporters to the charity.

You will be an inspiring communicator with proven ability to develop positive relationships both with businesses and individuals. You’ll be highly organised in order to develop plans, manage competing priorities and problem solve effectively.

The fundraising team is a small team who work closely together and thrive to deliver high quality, successful fundraising initiatives. You will help us to promote awareness and build our income to support and sustain the vital work we do across all our services.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Flexible working opportunities

Plus excellent staff benefits

Salary: £30k - £32k

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Fundraiser to join our Community Fundraising team. Community is at the heart of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, and our community fundraising team play a vital role in building relationships and raising funds across our community and catchment. As a Community Fundraiser you will enjoy working with people and supporting the community to maximise, they’re fundraising efforts for Shooting Star.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. We support families across Surrey and London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

As a key member of our Community Fundraising team, you will work closely with the Community Fundraising Manager on new and existing fundraising activities, helping to maintain and develop existing relationships and work proactively to identify new contacts and opportunities for development.  This is an exciting role, in a growing team within a charity that makes a huge impact across our communities. We would welcome applications from candidates who have demonstrable experience in fundraising, marketing or sales, or transferable relationship management skills.

The post will be based at the hospice in Hampton, but you may need to travel extensively throughout Shooting Star Children’s Hospices catchment area and therefore it is essential you are a car owner and driver.

You may be required to attend events and meetings throughout the catchment area during weekends, early mornings or evenings and you should be prepared for this.

At The Bevern Trust we are passionate about releasing people from the expectations others have about disability. Our charity is working to support young adults with profound learning disabilities in our home for life, Bevern View.

We’re developing Bevern View to include a large activity centre and we’re looking for a Trust and Foundations Fundraiser who shares our passion and can secure vital funding for the new development.

What you will be working on

• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing grant-giving trusts, partners and individuals
• Writing high-quality, compelling content for proposals, cases of support and bids that represent the Trust’s work
• Giving input into the Trust’s overall business strategy
• Managing the end-to-end grant process, understanding grant requirements for trusts and foundations to meet and exceed agreed income target
• Managing our CRM, ensuring all strategic stakeholders are communicated with
• Overseeing the impact and outcomes of the charity’s activities on beneficiaries and funders
• Ensuring that sufficient evidence is available to report, as necessary, to any grant and trust funders on time
• Setting systems in place to collect data/surveys that can be fed into outcomes and reports to stakeholders, funders and our Trustees.

This job is for you if you have

• 3 years minimum professional experience in Trust fundraising, having secured five figure grants (essential)
• Excellent grant proposal and report writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with potential funders
• Strong research skills to identify and assess potential funding opportunities
• Experience within the charity sector
• Knowledge of learning disabilities within the adult social care sector is desirable
• Experience of using a fundraising database-we use Beacon (essential).

Benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing cash back program, including dental, optical, osteopath, mental wellbeing support, counselling and much more
• Costs covered for a blue light card
• 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

A rare and exciting opportunity to join Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG), an award-winning national museum with international reach and local responsibilities, which sits at the heart of the ‘Maritime Greenwich’ UNESCO World Heritage Site, the umbrella brand for five historic sites: Cutty Sark, National Maritime Museum, The Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, the Queen’s House, and Royal Observatory Greenwich.

The Royal Observatory Greenwich is embarking on a major capital campaign, entitled First Light; a once in a generation transformational project to unlock the potential of this world-famous historic site. First Light will establish the Royal Observatory as the leading centre for the public understanding of astronomy – a place of awe and wonder. RMG will bring together the network of historic buildings into an unforgettable visitor experience, with bold new gallery spaces and inspiring programmes to bring the visitor into contact with space exploration today. It will be a new dawn for visitors and the Observatory – fusing the concepts of space and time and unlocking the mysteries of the universe for 1.5 million visitors a year.​

With this upcoming major capital project, the RMG Development Team is looking to expand and are seeking two Trusts and Foundations Fundraisers to join their growing team. The new postholders will work with the Senior Manager, Trusts and Foundations, with the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser: First Light dedicated to supporting the capital project and the Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser: Revenue playing a crucial part in supporting business as usual fundraising across RMG’s vibrant and busy core programme - from igniting young minds with education projects and immersive learning experiences, providing vital collections care and conservation, to annual community festivals.

The new postholders will join an established team, as well as with new team members across other fundraising disciplines, and will have the opportunity to develop and cultivate new opportunities as well as working with a defined and engaged pipeline (securing major grants of between 5 – 6 figures to contribute towards the capital project and securing major grants of between 4 – 5 figures to contribute towards RMG’s annual revenue target and support strategic 6 figure bids).

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Track record of securing major grants (4 figure and above), with excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Strong powers of persuasion and networking ability.
• Ability to provide accurate financial reporting, with the drive to reach and exceed financial targets.
• Passion and enthusiasm for heritage/culture, with an appreciation of the value of heritage/culture to society.

We are seeking driven, and ambitious individuals who thrive in a team and excel in a fast-paced environment. If you are someone who craves positive challenge and embraces a collaborative approach, then this is the perfect role for you! This is such an exciting opportunity to be a part of an incredible journey.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Principal Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 15th December 2023

Charisma is reviewing applications throughout the process, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Location: Greenwich, London / Hybrid

About the Role

Sense is recruiting for a National Events Fundraiser to join our fantastic Engagement Team in Kings Cross, London on a hybrid basis.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the recruitment, marketing and logistics of Manchester Marathon, Great North Run and Royal Parks Half Marathon within the National Events portfolio. This will include delivering an exceptional standard of administrative and logistical support for these allocated Events, delivering a fantastic supporter journey for all participants. This will include application calls and emails, managing administration of places and responding to participant enquiries.  

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Manage an allocation of core Events within the National Events portfolio including the marketing, recruitment, stewardship and logistics of said Events.
• Manage the income and expenditure budgets for allocated Events and ensure that financial reporting, reforecasting and budgeting is accurate and timely for these Events.
• Build strong relationships with event participants in order to maximise net income, encourage repeat participation and ensure the Event’s success.
• Manage the Events Team inbox, responding to all emails and recording on Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintain and develop accurate and up to date records on Raiser’s Edge of participant information, for all allocated Events.  

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers.
• Understanding of current event trends across the sector
• Confidence in communicating via phone and email with a range of stakeholders, including supporters and suppliers
• Ability to manage and analyse data to make informed decisions
• Experience of digital marketing and other marketing channels.

For a full job description and person specification please see the link below.

About Sense

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world.

We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification before applying.

Sense is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all of its work. We want to ensure that the diversity of our workforce is reflective of the people we support and the communities we serve. We encourage applications of those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds as well as women, trans and non-binary people, and those with different accessibility needs. All offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.