Challenge Events Fundraiser - 37.5 hours per week
Type - Permanent
Based – The role is based at CCC-Wirral

The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is growing and we have a number of fantastic opportunities to join our Fundraising Team!

THE CHARITY

As we open Liverpool's first cancer hospital in just a few months, we are in the most exciting phase of our history. With investment in our existing centres and the future of cancer care across Merseyside and Cheshire, we are the only charity dedicated to the incredible work of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Our charity funds the latest treatments, vital research, technology and the best possible environment for around 30,000 patients each year at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. As one of the largest cancer hospitals in the UK, we operate from 18 sites, including our Centres in Wirral & Aintree, our blood cancer Unit at the Royal, and our network of clinics across the region. We are excited to add our brand new cancer hospital in Liverpool City Centre to this network in May 2020.

In line with our future plans we have an incredible opportunity for an incredible Challenge Events Fundraiser to join our fundraising team. This role will not only be instrumental in raising the final £5m of our public appeal to transform cancer care for people across Merseyside and Cheshire, but is also key to the charity's future growth.

THE ROLE

This newly created position is focal to connecting supporters of The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity with the challenge of their lifetime! The Challenge Events Fundraiser will promote challenge events such as runs, marathons, bike rides and skydives, and is key to inspiring, motivating and supporting people who are raising money for the charity through challenges.

This role also includes getting involved in the logistics and running of our own in-house events with the rest of the events team – helping to make sure they are safe, smooth running and most of all fun for our supporters!

This exciting role is perfect for a passionate person who loves a challenge, and whose enthusiasm for events is evident. You will spend a lot of your time communicating with fundraisers and getting the very best out of them; being on hand to give challenge event participants the tools that they need to hit their fundraising goals.

General Overview:

• Lead on third party fundraising events as directed by the Events Fundraising Manager
• Support marketing activity to recruit participants for our events
• Identify case stories to inspire others to take part
• Attend third party events – weekend work required
• Liaise with third-party event providers for event delivery
• To develop and maintain relationships with staff and supporters
• Prepare information packs and marketing materials
• To undertake a wide range of duties in relation to in-house event creation, marketing, set-up, and running under the guidance of the Events Fundraising Manager
• Coordinate with fundraisers to encourage income generation and further participation
• Attend events with and on behalf of the Events Fundraising Manager

The ideal candidate will have a real passion for events and should be able to show that to fundraisers. Ideally you will love a challenge, sport, and love to talk all things fundraising and events. You’ll enjoy building excellent relationships and managing the supporter journey which will start and end with you, with a fantastic challenge in the middle.

If you are looking to discover a career in fundraising and/or events, this is a fantastic opportunity in a fast-paced charity events environment.

THE TRUST 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Trust.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres, providing high quality care to the population of Merseyside and Cheshire and beyond.

We provide a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers. We are also the only facility in the UK providing low-energy proton beam therapy to treat rare eye cancers.

We are currently embarking on an £162 million investment in facilities including a new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool due to open in 2020. Based on the same thriving research and healthcare campus as the University of Liverpool and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the new hospital will ensure every patient receives truly outstanding care and can access the most advanced treatments and clinical trials for generations to come.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mark Parkinson
Events Fundraising Manager

(no agencies please)

Reporting to:Head of Charitable Giving

Location: Welwyn Garden City with the option to work partly from home

Contract: Permanent; part time, a four-day working week is preferred

Salary: Up to £32k FTE, depending on experience

Willow is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Senior Trust Fundraiser with a strong track-record in income generation from trusts and foundations. 

This role forms an integral part of the Charitable Giving Team, a small team that works with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a team player with previous trust fundraising experience. Having the drive to maximise funding opportunities is a must. 

Job purpose

• To help drive and grow the fundraising income from trusts and foundations to enable Willow deliver its Special Day service for seriously ill young adults

• To develop strong relationships with trusts and foundations that result in multi-year  future support

• To articulate clearly and persuasively Willow’s messaging and service impact to a wide range of audiences including [prospective] funders, referrers and influencers.

Key responsibilities

• To help drive the implementation of Willow’s trust and foundations strategy through clear, tailored and timely stewardship of current relationships as well as developing new relationships.

• To manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundation relationships, monitoring progress while implementing a rolling programme of trust applications

• To identify, research and apply for funding to new prospective funders with the aim to achieve new income foster new fundraising relationships and monitor progress.

• To manage a trust prospect pipeline, offering clarity on relationships at various stages in the cultivation cycle ensuring each is moved through the relationship management process.

• To identify funding project ideas and work with funders and within the team and to develop and write compelling cases for support.

• To implement a rolling programme of large, medium and small trust applications to ensure that fundraising targets are met.

• To monitor income against target, and agreed KPI’s (both financial and non-financial), providing updates and regular revised projections as required to the Head of Charitable Giving

• To develop and maintain personal relationships with contacts in trust and foundations

• To understand and help to map Willow’s networks to ensure the wider fundraising team has knowledge of our inter-relationships of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations.

• To ensure good practice in the use of Raiser’s Edge for contact strategies, ensure communications and financial records are established and contact maintained.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable track record of experience in working with trusts and foundations in a fundraising capacity

• Have secured grants from private family trusts and larger institutional trusts across multiple years

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to make Willow’s work stand out when applying for grants

• Thorough understanding of the trust stewardship process and cultivation cycle

• Excellent prospect research skills and knowledge of funding sources

• The ability to influence both externally and internally

• Empathy with Willow’s cause and key values

• Experience in using Raisers Edge or similar database

• Well connected to appropriate professional groups and forums in the fundraising sector

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal communications skills

• Exceptional writing skills

• Systematic in planning and executing activities

• Analytical and high attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative against tight deadlines

• Ability to think creatively and to respond timely to new opportunities and changes in the fundraising environment

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK funding environment and good practice

Additional

• To support the day to day management of the database (Raiser Edge) for trusts and foundations to improve the efficient and effective storage and use of data and ensure data management complies with data protection and other fundraising governance and legal requirements.

• To undertake any other tasks as reasonably required. 

• To keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and voluntary sectors.

• To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards.

General

We also offer the following competitive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
• A free health cash plan
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Thomley is developing a new strategic direction, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual who is excited about the prospect of generating the funds to develop and deliver it.

Our bold and exciting ideas for the expansion of our facilities and services will extend our reach and enable us to deliver support and services for disabled people throughout their lives, maximising the impact of this exceptional charity.

Located in the stunning Buckinghamshire countryside, for two decades Thomley has made available facilities and support services for disabled people of any age and impairment.

For those caring for people with impairments we offer advice and short break support.

Developing awareness and understanding of disability amongst non-disabled peers and the wider community is in our DNA.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this valuable member of our team will be supported to deliver our targets for income and impact whilst enhancing our reputation. 

The person we wish to invest in maybe a professional fundraiser but, we are open to applications from those with a business development, sales or similar background.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the role please contact Thomley asking for Ewan Shinton.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

Interview date: 20th January 2020.

Job title: Community Fundraiser
Region: North Wales
Directorate: Fundraising
Contract: Home Based, Permanent, Full Time – 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,469 per annum

About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?

- A desire to provide a great customer service and support
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.
The position is home based, and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the North Wales area.
Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.
Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply
Please apply by clicking 'Apply Online'

Closing date for this role is: 17th December 2019

Interviews will take place in Wrexham, LL13 8BB.

• Annually: £24,000-£27,241 plus £3,366 (if based in Weston House) or £500 home working allowance (if home-based)

• Region: Flexible & home working

• Location: Flexible & Home Based, Weston House - London

• Department: Community & Events

• Vacancy Type: Permanent

• Working Hours Per Week: 35

• Closing Date: 7 December 2019

We’re looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic Fundraiser to join the Third Party Events team. You will manage a number of high-profile, third-party sporting events; raising vital funds so that we can continue our fight for every childhood.

About the role

Fundraisers manage a number of large-scale sporting events in our portfolio; such as the Virgin Money London Marathon, Velo Birmingham & Midlands and London Landmarks Half Marathon, where we have 250+ participants.

The role entails:

• Project management of specific events – from planning, to the development and execution of marketing, stewardship and on the day plans, and evaluation.  
• Delivering a supporter event experience that surpasses supporters’ expectations, in order to maximise the income raised.
• Liaising with colleagues across the organisation, and agencies and suppliers to maximise opportunities.
• Working closely with the team manager to identify and implement new opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness.

About you

You will have experience of delivering large scale, mass participation events and have excellent project management, communication and organisational skills. You will have the ability to build and develop relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, as you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, agencies and suppliers to deliver a first-class stewardship programme.

Location

The successful candidate could work from one of the NSPCC's offices (London, Glasgow, Belfast, Cardiff, Leeds, Manchester, Gillingham) or from home. Inner London Allowance of £3,366 would be payable to staff working in London, and £500 home working allowance would be payable if home-based.

About the role

Quakers in Britain have adopted an exciting new fundraising strategy. We aim to ensure that we continue our work for equality and for a sustainable and peaceful world. To do this, we need to expand and professionalise our fundraising capacity. We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundations fundraiser to join our team. This role is for 28 hours per week; 21 hours will also be considered.

About you

• You will be ambitious with a flexible approach to work and be excited by the opportunity to increase the number of trusts and foundations that support our work.
• You will have demonstrable experience in trust fundraising, including managing a portfolio of trust funders, developing relationships with existing and potential trusts, and carrying out prospect research.
• You will have a sound understanding of what motivates trusts and foundations to support charities, organisations campaigning for social change and faith-based bodies.
• You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively with a range of different stakeholders, including volunteers.

Working for us

Quakers are committed to equality and encourage applications from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect staff to uphold the values of our organisation.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, staff discount at Friends House Café and Restaurant, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work–life balance.

For more details of this exciting role and how to apply, please go to our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 16 December 2019 (by midday)

Interviews: 16 January 2020

Quakers in Britain are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expect all our staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain are committed to equality in all of its employment practices

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international organisation supporting adults to handle conflict, build better relationships and prevent violence.  AVP Britain is looking for an experienced and skilled fundraiser and project manager to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of our work.

 This is initially a part time 6-month opportunity, with a view to the role being extended to a longer term position with increased scope, should this be appropriate.

For further details of this post, please view the attached Job Description for key skills and experience sought.

Please apply by submitting an up to date CV and a supporting application letter.

Please note that interviews will take place in London on  Friday, 20th December.  Applicants should ensure that they are free to attend interview on that date.

Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) are an independent and impartial international humanitarian aid charity that exists to save lives by providing medical aid where it is needed most – in armed conflicts, epidemics, famines and natural disasters. All these situations call for a rapid response with specialised medical and logistical help. They also run longer-term projects, tackling health crises and supporting people where the need is greatest and currently have projects running in over 60 countries.

They need great communicators to come on board and help them to raise the vital funds they need to continue this amazing work by getting out and engaging with members of the public about the causes they support.

MSF (Doctor's without Borders) are hiring this Autumn. Come and join the venue fundraising team and work in great locations and events whilst raising money for medical staff to save lives around the globe.

The Role: As a private site fundraiser you'll be working indoors in venues such as shopping centres and railway stations. They get to work at music venues from time to time and have been known to work at some amazing music festivals during the summer incluing BST in Hyde Park. You'll be approaching members of the public and engaging them in important, inspiring conversations about the vital work that MSF do around the globe. Ultimately, you'll be asking people to become regular sponsors of the charity, which involves signing someone up to a Direct Debit donation. This requires confidence, sensitivity and passion.

• Full training provided - no previous experience necessary, just a passion for their work.
• Opportunities for progession - grow your career with MSF
• Work in a fun, vibrant and sociable team - join the MSF softball team and attend regular socials.
• Work alongside field staff who come and fundraise on the team from time to time.
• Make lifelong friends.
• Gain charity sector experience working as part of one of the most innovative, in-house fundraising teams.

Successful applicants will be bubbly, passionate, vibrant, confident, great story-tellers and creative, as well as highly motivated and determined.

Previous experience in fundraising is not neccessary for this role but there are Team Leader roles, so get in touch if you've team lead a fundraising team before.

We're looking for people who have confident communication skills and a genuine passion for working as a fundraiser for MSF.

Whether you're looking to do something truely rewarding and fun to do, looking to gain charity sector experience or you're looking for a career change, this could be a fantastic role for you! We're open to hearing from graduates and gap year students, and people who are looking for a fresh new career in the charity sector.

CASE STUDY
"I started my career as a Face to Face fundraiser, I took to it quickly even though I had no experience. I quickly became a Team Leader where I was given a team to coach and support. My pay increased and my interest in a career in fundraising grew. My network of contacts quickly grew and I heard of a marketing and communications role at Oxfam. I applied and got the job. I oversaw a large budget and managed a number of national fundraising campaigns including TV appeal for the charity. If I didn't jump at the chance to fundraise, I wouldn't be where I am now. The fundraising network is tightly linked, progression is inevitable. If you genuinely want to make a difference to vulnerable people then become a Fundraiser You don't know where it will take it but it will push you further towards your goal."

Interviews taking place on November 25th, starting on November 28th with a further intake in January.

Get in touch so we can chat about the opportunity.

Marianna Flow Caritas Charity Recruitment

WaterHarvest is a specialised charity focused on water harvesting in rural India. For over 30 years, we have been helping marginalised people through different community led solutions including providing water tanks for families, irrigation systems for farmers and land regeneration programmes. We are committed to a culture of openness, integrity and professionalism. We are looking for a  fundraiser to join our team.

• Experienced fundraiser in Trusts and Foundations and/ or Major Donors with a proven track record. Minimum three years experience.
• Can be home based or office based. Our office is in Winchester.
• Passion for international development and / or water.
• We are a small charity with limited resources so you need to be a self starter and a quick learner.
• Excellent level of written and spoke English and communication skills.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity making a daily difference to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis, and those who care for them. We invest in cutting-edge research, drive up standards of clinical care, offer support for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis, and campaign hard on the issues that matter.

This role will deliver high levels of stewardship to a variety of fundraising volunteers, supporters and community throughout Scotland. This exciting role will identify, develop and support fundraising opportunities to maximise engagement and fundraising activity and to significantly raise regional profile. Working collaboratively with a range of teams, you will contribute to the growth of core income and supporter/donor involvement.

You will a team of relational fundraisers who are committed to delivering the very best. Working independently as well as being a key member of a high performing fundraising team, you will have proven experience of successful community fundraising and volunteer management. Using your insight, creativity and innovation you will develop and deliver a programme of successful and sustainable fundraising activity/campaigns and relationships within this region. An effective communicator you will have the ability to influence and encourage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

This role will be home based but travel to our Head Office based in Central London and throughout the region and at times the UK to support events, meetings and attend training workshops will be required. A full, valid UK driving licence or access to the use of a car with business insurance is a requirement of this role.

Closing date for completed application will be 8 Dec 2019, interviews will be held on wk. beg 16 Dec 2019.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for outstanding community fundraisers to work with diocesan volunteer teams to raise funds to enable Missio to achieve its mission. This is an opportunity which would suit someone wanting to use their proven fundraising skills to support the Church’s mission overseas by building effective relationships with Diocesan Directors, Parish Coordinators (Local Secretaries), Volunteers, Supporters, Schools, Religious and Parish Priests to help grow an understanding of the theology and impact of mission in the world.

Missio ignites God’s love by helping missionaries to work alongside communities throughout the world that are poor or in need, regardless of their background or belief. Today Missio makes an impact in 1,070 mission dioceses in 157 countries. We are proud to be the Pope’s charity for world mission.

Principle responsibilities will include:

• To build effective relationships with Diocesan Directors, Parish Coordinators (Local Secretaries), Volunteers, Supporters, Schools, Religious and Parish Priests across allocated dioceses;
• To be responsible for coordinating the network of Missio and Mill Hill volunteers in allocated dioceses;
• To communicate effectively with Local Secretaries to ensure they feel connected to Missio’s work and valued for their contribution;
• To develop effective diocesan and parish-fundraising by supporting Local Secretaries, parish teams and schools

The roles form part of a small, supportive and committed team and location is flexible but will require regular attendance at our London office, which is a short walk from Victoria Station. One of the roles will be based in northern England and one in southern England. The role will require flexibility to travel extensively within England and Wales and could involve occasional overseas travel.

Part-time, one-year fixed-term contract

21 hours per week

3% matched pension contribution on successful completion of probation

Woman’s Trust seeks a part-time Female Fundraiser to join our small and vibrant team. This is an exciting opportunity to join our projects; researching and securing appropriate funding for the organisation so we can continue to support women impacted by domestic abuse. Woman’s Trust is a BACP accredited Person-Centred/Humanistic counselling service.

On a day-to-day basis responsibilities include drafting, editing and submitting funding applications, researching funding opportunities, building effective networks with key funders, building up a knowledge base of suitable funding bodies, co-ordinating the submission of grants and the reporting process, writing some of the funding reports, dealing with fundraising queries and working closely with the CEO, fundraisers, the Reporting Officer, Finance Manager, lead managers, project staff and volunteers, and to ensure a joined up approach towards fundraising.

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

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 8th December 2019.

Interview date: Week beginning 16th December, subject to change. 

Govan Community Project provide support to Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Greater Govan area of Glasgow. To support our sustainability we are looking to recruit an experienced Grants and Trusts fundraiser for a maternity cover position.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in achieving grants and trusts funding, in excess of £60,000 per annum and have the skills and experience to be able to make successful funding proposals for both core and project costs. You will have a high level of marketing and communication skills to enable you to formulate compelling funding narratives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated team working in a diverse community.

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

Interviews throughout November with immediate starts available.