The opportunity

Do you want to be part of a team which is helping to beat heartbreak forever?
 
Are you an experienced fundraiser now looking for a new challenge with one of the country's leading charities?

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious, confident and engaging Fundraising Manager to cover Bristol, Bath and Gloucestershire. This is a rare opportunity to cover a fundraising area which has great potential for growth, especially in the corporate sector.
 
In this role you'll:
• Recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community, helping them to reach their fundraising potential
• Identify, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups and high potential individuals
• Inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, corporate partnerships and fundraising groups, engaging them to help us beat heartbreak forever
• Enable our supporters to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals
• Work with BHF colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities

About you

The team combines experience from the private, public and third sector and we're looking for someone to join us with:
• Proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people
• Strong networking skills and proven ability to build long-lasting relationships
• Proven ability to track and report on income
• Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events - with access to a car and able to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Previous experience of working remotely and you will need to be a self-starter

We want to build great relationships with our supporters and to help them achieve their fundraising ambitions which will allow us to fund research in to heart and circulatory diseases.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional home-based team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, groups and corporates, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions.

 

About us

At the British Heart Foundation, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than sixty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won’t stop until we beat heartbreak forever.

Interview process

Interviews will be held over MS Teams

 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Our parks have proven crucial to communities throughout the pandemic - they have been real lifelines for so many. We are the second parks foundation to form in the UK and this role will be crucial in delivering our strategy to make Bristol and Bath's parks better places to meet, play, learn, grow, breathe and enjoy nature. 

As our first fundraiser you will lead the review, prioritisation and delivery of our fundraising strategy to develop and grow our income across multiple channels to meet agreed targets, identifying and maximising all opportunities keeping a close eye on return on investment. 

You will be energetic and ambitious with a demonstrable track record of generating income across a range income streams. Ideally you will have experience of either building relationships with major donors, corporates or of public fundraising. You will oversee the whole fundraising portfolio and manage consultants to support delivery as required. 

You will be joining a small and dynamic staff and volunteer team with an impressive board of Trustees. It is crucial that you are a team player, willing to get involved to support wider organisational priorities, just as we will to support your work. 

We are looking for someone with a proven track-record of successfully leading fundraising initiatives, who has a entrepreneurial mindset and who loves working with Bristol and Bath's brilliant communities.

We are offering an 18 month contract and will consider 3 or 4 day a week contracts, job share applications and we support flexible working.

For an informal conversation about this role, please email our Director, Charlee Bennett.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a wonderful health organisation in their search for a new Senior Regional Community Fundraiser, covering the South of England. You will be working with a brilliant team based in Scotland to establish their growing supporter base in the South of England. It is a great opportunity for a homebased Community fundraiser to get develop a community fundraising programme.

The post holder will develop and deliver a community fundraising strategy for supporting regional fundraising across their allocated area, in line with the organisation's strategy. The charity's ambition is to grow and develop their regional fundraising team and the postholder will play an intrinsic role in this with the ability to develop, manage and grow a team in their region.

You will have a passion for community fundraising and relationship management as they proactively engage with existing, new and lapsed supporters providing excellent stewardship throughout.

To apply for this role you will need:

* At least three years' experience in a fundraising role, planning activity and raising income to meet targets
* Successful and demonstrable experience of recruiting fundraisers and developing relationships for long-term benefit
* Experience of community and event fundraising, nationally, regionally and locally.
* Experience creating or supporting building up a community fundraising strategy at a local level as well as creating stewardship plans too.
* Experience of using Raiser's Edge or similar CRM system

If you would like to learn more about this role or would like to receive a full job description then please do get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Individual Giving Officer

Dorothy House Hospice, Winsley

(with some remote working considered)

Full & Part Time Applicants Considered

£24,907 - £30,615

Donors don’t give to institutions. They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe

• G T Smith

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Fundraising Engagement Team at Dorothy House and we are now on the lookout for an experienced fundraiser to join us and take on the responsibility of developing, implementing and delivering a wide range of Individual Giving communications.

As the Individual Giving Officer you will, amongst other principal responsibilities:

• Be the first point for contact for our partner Local Hospice Lottery

• Develop and deliver a programme of Direct Mail and Online cash appeals that provide a stable and growing income stream for Dorothy House

• Support the Head of Fundraising Engagement to develop and diversify our fundraising portfolio by testing and opening up new individual fundraising streams

• Support proactive approaches to secure new supporters in all sectors and grow the lifetime value of supporters.

In order to be successful you will have experience of developing and delivering fundraising campaigns, including digital campaigns. You will have expertise in implementing giving programmes to encourage regular giving, and will be able to deliver creative and persuasive donor communications. You will be highly analytical, a strategic thinker, a strategist and a visionary.

In return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, career encouragement and development, the opportunity to drive and deliver change and the knowledge that the work you do makes a difference to the patients and families of Dorothy House.

If you have the experience we need and are looking for a supportive, collaborative team environment and an opportunity to play a leading role in an individual giving programme then please get in touch.

Closing Date : Friday 5th February 2021

Interviews : WC 15th February 2021

The New Room (also known as John Wesley's Chapel) is an award-winning museum and heritage attraction in the centre of Bristol.  We are seeking to appoint a part-time fundraising officer to deliver and develop its fundraising strategy for the next 12 months with possibility of extension.  When government coronavirus regulations allow museums to reopen, the post holder will be asked to work at least one day per week at the New Room in Bristol.

As the oldest Methodist building in the world, the New Room shares stories of 18th century Bristol, the Methodist movement, social justice, equality, health and wellbeing with over 50,000 visitors annually.  The site consists of the chapel, museum, library & archive, meeting rooms, Fairtrade café and gift shop. 

The New Room receives some funding from the Methodist Church but is responsible for securing most of its income from a variety of different sources in order to maintain its extensive programme of events, activities, and educational provision. 

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to be responsible for owning and implementing the New Room’s fundraising strategy in order to increase income and help make the New Room more sustainable.  This post is focused on securing funding that will allow the New Rooms to continue its work with its existing staff team and volunteer base.The role holder will oversee all areas of fundraising with a constant focus on return on investment and with a primary focus on trust and grants fundraising.

If you interested in applying for this position, please submit your CV, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to be considered for this role by Friday 12th March. 

Applications can be submitted via Charity Job or emailed directly to the New Room director - see New Room website for full details.  All applications will be anonymised before consideration.

Interviews - Wednesday 24th March
Proposed start date - Tuesday 6th April

Head of Fundraising & Communications (maternity cover), Charity, Bath - £40,000 pro rata

• Do you have a fundraising and communications background?
• Do you have experience in trusts and foundations?
• Would you like to work for an established disability charity?

Pro-Marketing has partnered with an excellent disability charity who are seeking a Head of Fundraising & Communications (maternity cover). This is an exciting Head of Fundraising & Communications role where the post holder will lead and inspire the existing fundraising and communications team and will have a particular focus in donations from Trusts and Foundations.

What's great about this organisation?

• Well established disability charity
• Recognised brand
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements are available
• Pension scheme

In this role, you will be responsible for…

• Leading the fundraising and communications team to achieve budgeted income
• Implementing and delivering a successful fundraising and communications business plan
• Best practice surrounding fundraising, GDPR, Gift Aid and direct marketing
• Growing and setting up strong relationships with key donors and supporters to be trying to secure large gifs from foundations, individuals and corporates
• Ensuring the eTapestry fundraising database is maintained and updated correctly
• Line managing a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Marketing and Communications Officer and a Senior Fundraising Officer (+ volunteers)

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful fundraising and communications background
• Experience in trusts and foundations would be very desirable
• Experience in soliciting gifts of six figures up
• Knowledge in marketing and fundraising legislation
• Excellent relationship building skills with a broad range of prospective fundraisers and supporters
• Previously implemented a communications and fundraising plan
• A full driving licence

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Head of Fundraising & Communications (maternity cover) role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:

Tel: 0207 269 6338

Email:

________

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

CHASE Africa has an exciting opportunity for a creative communications professional to join our small and friendly team. CHASE Africa works in remote areas of East Africa to give women and girls, men and boys, choice over the timing, number and spacing of their children, enables access to healthcare, and supports communities to protect their natural environment.

You will lead on communications and supporter engagement through producing excellent and compelling communications materials. You will build audiences through managing CHASE Africa’s social media platforms, website, print materials and press relations, playing a pivotal role in communicating CHASE Africa’s work in East Africa to engage existing supporters and attract new followers and funders, helping to achieve our strategic objectives.

This role is a 2-year fixed term contract. The role is initially for 2 days a week, with the potential to increase subject to funding. CHASE Africa is committed to providing staff with opportunities to develop relevant skills through internal and external training.

Deadline for applications 9am 15th March 2021.

Interviews (remotely as appropriate) are expected to be held on 22nd and 23rd March.

The Retail Operations Manager is responsible for implementing and engaging staff in the delivery of the agreed trading strategy, driving innovation and continuous improvement across sales channels and ensuring that each function achieves its objectives and is fit for the future.  

This is a fabulous opportunity to manage the day-to-day of our existing portfolio of charity shops  and our mail-order programme as well as to develop the trading business to take it successfully into the future. You will be working within our income generation team alongside Fundraising colleagues joining up trading initiatives with staff, supporters and volunteers to help maximise our offering and customer base whilst ensuring exceptional customer service to all audiences.

Marketing Executive (Events)

Salary: London - £28,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits National £23,900 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Location: London, Bristol or Manchester

Contract: Permanent

The National Housing Federation (NHF) is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around 6 million people.

Housing associations are social landlords, and are the largest providers of homes for social rents in the country. We and our members, believe that everyone should be able to live in a great quality home that they can afford.

Many housing associations are also developers in their own right, building around a quarter of new homes every year, and build almost all new social housing. Our sector is not-for-profit, investing its revenues into the people and communities we serve.

We’re recruiting for a Marketing Executive (Events) to plan and deliver successful marketing campaigns to promote a portfolio of conferences, publications and products to the housing sector.

About you

You’ll be creative and innovative, able to write compelling copy and possess strong communication skills.

If you thrive working in a fast paced team, have a commercial mindset and have an eye for spotting opportunities that could benefit our members, this is a role where you will be able to make your mark in an organization performing a critical role as the voice of housing associations in England.

About the role

You will work with the Marketing Manager and the events team to create marketing plans that deliver on the Federation’s income targets and support our wider organisational messaging and strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

Creating marketing materials – commissioning and managing design work, copywriting and proofreading, creating web and social media content, sending email campaigns and supporting the exhibition stand at Federation events.

Analysis and reporting – Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on marketing communication performance

Campaigns – Effective planning and execution of marketing campaigns, including tracking promotional spend, event budgets and raising POs.

Partnerships and relationships – Building effective working relationships with key internal colleagues and external stakeholders, including business development partners.

Continuous improvement - Responsible for identifying and proactively improving marketing activities and collateral wherever possible.

The NHF has recently published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.  The NHF is committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the society in which we live and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, regardless of all protected characteristics or social background.

We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8 March 202

Interview date: Thursday 11 or Friday 12 March 2021

Please note: if we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert, before the closing date

Supporter Engagement Assistant

You will be part of the Central Supporter Engagement function working across fundraising to engage and steward fundraising supporters in order to maximise value, retention and engagement with CLIC Sargent.

Supporter Engagement Assistant Responsibilities:

• You will provide exceptional 1st tier / frontline customer service and fundraising support on the phone, via e-mail, digitally (webchat and social media), letter and by fulfilling supporter requests, primarily at supporters’ initial stages of their relationship with the charity.
• To identify opportunities to deepen engagement and drive income generation by being the primary point of triage in assessing the appropriate stewardship levels for our supporters.
• A key responsibility of this role is to provide outbound stewardship and telemarketing calls to audiences including direct debit givers and donors.
• You will be an ambassador for the cause, deepening supporter engagement, trust and loyalty with each interaction.

Supporter Engagement Assistant Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in and passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience in working with customers or supporters on the phone and in writing, with outbound calling experience.
• Proven achievement of working to targets.

What we offer:

In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.

About CLIC Sargent:

Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.

We are always looking for talented people from all backgrounds, to join us and help improve the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families. We particularly want to encourage people from under-represented groups to step forward and apply to work or volunteer with CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Location: Bristol
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £18,914

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Customer Service, Telemarketing, and Call Centres.

Ref: 96869