Trust Fundraiser  

Hours - 22.5 hours per week 

Salary - £27,310 pro rata 

Carers Support Centre is a long-established charity working across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our mission is a better life for carers of all ages where they are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role and empowered to fulfil their own aspirations.  

Our current fundraising priorities include training courses and workshops, counselling and befriending; and ongoing funding for our schools programme, outings and activities for young carers. We are an aspirational organisation and also aim to fund new developments, including piloting mental health group support for young carers, and developing community outreach to identify unsupported carers. 

In this key role, you will have the opportunity to join our small but successful fundraising team. You will need proven experience of researching and writing successful applications to trusts. You will have excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to create engaging and informative copy that tells our story and meets grant criteria. In addition, you will be very organised, analytical and methodical. 

If you would like to know more about this role, please contact us.

CSC do not accept CV’s for this position. All applications must be made via our application form which is available from our website where you will also find a full Job Description & Person Specification, and details of our Staff Benefits.

Closing date: Thursday 26th May 2022 – 9am 

Interviews: Tuesday 31st May 2022 

Registered Charity Number: 1063226 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis. 

Fundraiser

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Homebased - Greater London
Salary: £26,451 – £28,886 per annum (depending on skills and experience) (plus London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 06 June 2022
Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom/Teams)

Reference Number: VAC3149

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Alzheimer’s Society

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

About the role

The diverse and tenacious Regional Engagement team are looking for a Fundraiser who has experience of corporate fundraising. You’ll be confidently approaching companies, pitching for Charity of the Year support and managing successful partnerships.

You will join our Regional Engagement team to help deliver the regional budget. As a Community Fundraiser with us you will not be tied to a financial target, our focus is on developing incredible and long lasting relationships with our supporters. Success in your role will enable our colleagues to campaign for change, fund research to find a cure and support people living with dementia today. That really is making a difference!

The right candidate can hit the ground running and take care of our supporters across City & North East London.

About you

Ideally you will:

- Be able to demonstrate Resilience and proactiveness
- A self starter and incredibly motivated
- Ability to work in fast-paced and diverse environments
- Possess admirable confidence in presenting
- Display exceptional timekeeping and organisational skills
- Have a passion for supporter care
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in talking to supporters
- Support colleagues within a diverse, skilful and delightful team
- Previous experience as a fundraiser (desirable)

You will be the face of Alzheimer’s Society for those fundraising in your region - you will be their biggest cheerleader, their go-to person, and their sounding board.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.

Ref: 132 812

Brain Tumour Support has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join a successful and supportive fundraising team, at an exciting time ahead of our 20th Anniversary celebrations in 2023.

Are you passionate about making a difference in a challenging field?
Are you keen to ensure the longevity and retention of existing corporate partnerships?
Can you identify, secure and maximise new corporate partnerships to increase income?
Come and use your skills to make a difference to those affected by a brain tumour diagnosis.

You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be a self-starter able to use your own initiative, and have the ability to problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. You will be confident in networking and presenting on the charity’s behalf whilst always working in line with the charity’s values, goals and beliefs.

This role is a great opportunity for a Corporate Fundraiser with minimum 2- 3 years of experience, to manage a business pipeline, seek out new partnerships and play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of our corporate partnerships across the country.

In return we offer a competitive salary, company pension, caring and supportive working environment, hybrid working offering a mix of office and home based working, enhanced sick pay, 25 days annual leave, laptop, phone and business mileage expenses. We are a family friendly charity and working hours of 21-28 can be approached flexibly upon agreement.

If you feel you have a background which you can use to make a difference to our fantastic charity, why not apply, or feel free to call or email us and talk through what might make it work for both you and the charity. We would love to engage with you.

Closing Date:  Monday 30th May at 10am (Should sufficient applications be received we may close earlier, so please don’t delay in applying)
Interviews:  To be confirmed, likely to be Wednesday 1st June

To apply for this post please email your CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant skills, experience and why you wish to apply for the role.

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Remote Working Available

As a key member of our Philanthropy team, this role offers you a unique opportunity to engage significant donors support for PDSA to help us become better known, loved and understood across all audiences. You will be passionate about using your research and communication skills to recruit and nurture new donors helping them to develop their connection with our charity and creating excitement around what we are doing at PDSA. This is your opportunity to make a real difference by developing the support available to PDSA.

About the Role

As Major Gifts Fundraiser, you will focus on delivering an outstanding experience and stewardship to all of our major donors enabling PDSA to meet stretching income targets. This will involve:

• Developing a portfolio of major donor fundraisers and developing new relationships
• Researching, communicating and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to develop a programme of donor engagement activity

About you

You will ideally be working in a similar environment with proven experience of managing a high value portfolio of major donors. You will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of successfully working with and engaging new major donors
• Excellent people communication skills with a drive to make a difference and increase engagement
• Evidence of developing effective colleague and stakeholder relationships  across all audiences
• Excellent organization, planning, presentation and networking skills

About the rewards

In addition to competitive salary and 35-hour week indicated, we also offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Program and on-line Well Being Centre
• Range of Retail Discounts etc.

About us

People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) was founded in 1917 to provide vet care for sick and injured pets. Now, over 100 years later, as UK’s leading veterinary charity, employing 2,000 colleagues across 48 pet hospitals and over 150 high street retail shops, we’re proud of the fact that we continue to provide the same high level of service to pets and people when most in need

So, if you’re ready for your next challenge and looking to further your career in a wholly supportive environment, where both pets and people feel right at home, then we look forward to meeting you.

Please include your answers to these three questions in your application:

1. Do you have the right to work in the UK?
2. Please indicate your salary expectations?
3. Please specify your notice period in weeks?

Charity Fundraiser – South Wales
Location: Cardiff or Chepstow Area
Salary: £21,622.00 - £22,243.00 Per Annum
Hours: Your choice of a 3, 4, or 5-day per week contract
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave

What’s the role about?

Our Membership Fundraisers are the ambassadors for the RSPB; travelling to a local venue each day in their company van, where they set up an attractive fundraising stand and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public.

Every day our Membership Fundraisers are playing a vital role in our efforts to help give nature the home it deserves. They do this by having engaging conversations with people about our conservation work, educating the public about how they can help wildlife from home, and inspiring people of all ages to become lifelong members of the RSPB so that we can make a real difference to our natural world!

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a great team which is making a real difference and inspiring people to save nature;
• A contract that suits you – choose between 3, 4, and 5 days per week (7.5 hours on-site per day);
• A set salary, rather than working to commission;
• A company van, with fuel and parking paid for;
• An annual volunteer day either with the RSPB or another charity of your choosing;
• 34 days’ annual leave (including 8 bank holidays (pro-rata));
• Full training and comprehensive induction; and
• Career progression opportunities within Europe's largest conservation charity.

What we need from you:

You don’t need to know much about birds, nor do you need to know much about conservation, as we run a thorough induction program and offer fantastic training and ongoing support. Essential skills, knowledge and experience that we are looking for include:

• Enthusiasm and passion for saving nature;
• Enjoy working outdoors - solo as well as part of a team;
• A good story-teller and a confident communicator;
• A resilience to rejection;
• Experience in a customer-facing role;
• Comfortable asking people for monthly donations;
• A full driving licence (manual or automatic); and
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends, and bank holidays.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Fundraising/sales experience

 The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 5th June at midnight.

We run a monthly induction for all new Membership Fundraisers around the UK, and are currently recruiting new starters for a start date of either 4th July 2022 or 4th August 2022.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this role, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

To Apply

Please click the 'Apply via Website' button to be taken to our website where you can complete your application.

This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We very much look forward to hearing from you!

No agencies please.

Are you someone who has a proven track record of meeting income targets and managing and leading on the success and growth of Individual Giving fundraising income streams?

Do you have experience in digital fundraising and developing donors?

You will be a confident, friendly person and able to thrive in a busy environment, going that extra mile to make a difference!

You will focus on delivering campaigns, appeals and supporter loyalty communications by developing multi-channel programmes to recruit new donors, retain existing supporters and grow reach, engagement, and income across Individual Giving.

The role leads on promoting and developing: General donations, Regular Giving, In Memoriam, Legacies, Lottery, Raffles, Direct Marketing campaigns and appeals as well as monitoring and reviewing the budget and contributing to the delivery of the annual Fundraising income targets.

Saint Catherine’s is a fabulous place to work. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about the organisation and their work, which enables us to provide specialist care and support to patients and families.

Our ethos focusses on delivering holistic patient and client centred care, whilst also supporting families and carers.  We promote high quality care which enables our patients to live as well as possible, to be cared for and supported, and make the most of every day. 

Job Title: Community Fundraiser

Salary: £23,440 - £28,000 per annum

Hours/Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Stockport Office - Hybrid (travel required)

Closing date: 30th May 2022

Interview date: TBC

Want a job that makes a real difference?

As a Community Fundraiser, you'll be the face of Marie Curie in the community. Your role will be to support, develop and inspire volunteers and fundraising groups to ensure our local fundraising activity is as effective as possible.

This will involve engagement with community groups, corporates, fundraising groups and through in-memory giving, and working with those groups and individuals to help Marie Curie grow its fundraising income and local profile.

The nature of fundraising activity requires flexibility and in return for your commitment to evening and weekend work, we will strive to help you enjoy a strong work life balance

The role will involve lots of travel therefore you should have a full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle (business insurance will be required).

What we are looking for:

• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• An understanding of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Adaptability and resilience
• Great customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A creative problem solver with a can-do attitude
• Organisation and prioritisation skills
• An engaging and inspiring individual with a passion for making a difference

What's in it for you:

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Please click apply to go through to our website and view the job description and candidate pack.

Maire Curie is a learning organisation that supports staff to develop their knowledge and skills in a role and to access continued professional & personal development. In Fundraising, this includes a fully funded level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship supporting professionals to further develop their skills in raising funds and awareness of our services. You will learn commercially-focused fundraising methods and relationship-building approaches, build fundraising plans and use various communication methods to engage with the wider organisation. A great start to your career at Marie Curie.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Salary: £23440 - £28000 per annum

Hours/Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Homebased covering Grampian & Tayside - Travel throughout the region required

Closing date: 3 June 2022

Interview date: w/c 13 June 2022

Want a job that makes a real difference?

As a Community Fundraiser, you'll be the face of Marie Curie in the community. Your role will be to support, develop and inspire volunteers, fundraising groups and supporters to ensure our local fundraising activity is as effective as possible.

This will involve engagement with community groups, corporates, fundraising groups and through in-memory giving, and working with those groups and individuals to help Marie Curie grow its fundraising income and local profile.

The nature of fundraising activity requires flexibility and in return for your commitment to evening and weekend work, we will strive to help you enjoy a strong work life balance

The role will involve lots of travel therefore you should have a full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle (business insurance will be required).

What we are looking for:

• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• An understanding of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Adaptability and resilience
• Great customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A creative problem solver with a can-do attitude
• Organisation and prioritisation skills
• An engaging and inspiring individual with a passion for making a difference

What's in it for you:

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Please click apply to be taken through to our website where you can view the job description and candidate pack.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Job Title: Community Fundraiser, Gloucestershire

Region: Gloucestershire

Directorate: Fundraising

Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £25,813 to £28,025 per annum 

The Role

At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your area could have a real impact on people’s lives.

At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.

As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal.

You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion.

If successful, the main duties of your role will be:

• Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast
• Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity
• Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity
• Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships
• Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers (PAO)
• Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PR team
• Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to key stakeholders

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, 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, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses.

The position is home based, however the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is preferred and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

About the Royal British Legion – Careers in Fundraising

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.

With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community.

It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive.

As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated.

So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK.

Diversity Statement

We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us.

It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be.

It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Monday 6th June 2022

Job Title: Community Fundraiser, Northumberland 

Region: Northumberland 

Directorate: Fundraising 

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Salary: £25,813 to £28,025 per annum

The Role 

At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser, covering the Northumbria and Tyneside areas, your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your area could have a real impact on people’s lives. 

At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them. 

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed. 

As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal.

You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion. 

If successful, the main duties of your role will be: 

• Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast 

• Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity

• Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity 

• Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships 

• Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers (PAO) 

• Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PR team 

• Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to key stakeholders 

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, 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, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses. 

The position is home based, however the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is preferred and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary. 

About the Royal British Legion – Careers in Fundraising 

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.

With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community. 

It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive. 

As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated. 

So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK. 

Diversity Statement

We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us. 

It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be. 

It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

How to Apply 

Please Click "Apply Online"

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 22nd May 2022 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. 

Job Title: Community Fundraiser

Salary: £23,440 - £28,000 per annum

Hours/Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Liverpool Hospice - Hybrid (Travel required)

Closing date: 6th June 2022

Interview date: TBC

Want a job that makes a real difference?

As a Community Fundraiser, you'll be the face of Marie Curie in the community. Your role will be to support, develop and inspire volunteers and fundraising groups to ensure our local fundraising activity is as effective as possible.

This will involve engagement with community groups, corporates, fundraising groups and through in-memory giving, and working with those groups and individuals to help Marie Curie grow its fundraising income and local profile.

The nature of fundraising activity requires flexibility and in return for your commitment to evening and weekend work, we will strive to help you enjoy a strong work life balance

The role will involve lots of travel therefore you should have a full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle (business insurance will be required).

What we are looking for:

• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
• An understanding of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
• Adaptability and resilience
• Great customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
• A creative problem solver with a can-do attitude
• Organisation and prioritisation skills
• An engaging and inspiring individual with a passion for making a difference

What's in it for you:

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Please click apply to go through to our website and view our candidate pack and full job description.

Marie Curie is a learning organisation that supports staff to develop their knowledge and skills in a role and to access continued professional & personal development. In Fundraising, this includes a fully funded level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship supporting professionals to further develop their skills in raising funds and awareness of our services. You will learn commercially-focused fundraising methods and relationship-building approaches, build fundraising plans and use various communication methods to engage with the wider organisation. A great start to your career at Marie Curie.

This role will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure check.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Fundraiser - (Legacies and Marketing) 12 Month Contract
Health Charity
Salary: £31,578.00 per annum
Home Based, covering the South West of England

Our client is a health charity based in South West England who are looking for a Fundraiser to come in and focus on developing and growing income through managing legacies and gifts and wills. This role is Home Based (the Charity does have offices around the UK), and you will be required to make journeys across the South West of England c. once or twice a week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team who inspire and engage their supporters, resulting in Gifts in Wills forming nearly half of The Charity's net voluntary income.

The successful applicant will be responsible for increasing the number of supporters who wish to include a gift in their Will to the Charity. You will find innovative and motivational ways to share the impact of gifts in Wills to a wider audience, primarily through conversations and engagements with supporters, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders in South West England.

You role will involve discussing the value and potential of legacies left to the Charity with existing and potential new supporters on a one to one basis - on the telephone, email or face-to-face meeting, with a view to converting interest into firm legacy pledges.

In addition to this you will:

Achieve an agreed number of new legacy pledges and enquiries annually in consultation with the Legacy Development Manager.
Plan, organise and follow-up a series of Legacy Marketing events at locations of appropriate interest, including hospices and virtually, on an on-going annual basis with a view to generating opportunities for developing new legacy enquiries and pledges.
Promote the range of free Will writing offers as appropriate supporters, staff and volunteers, with the aim of generating legacy pledges, in turn future potential income for the charity, and following-up unrealised enquiries through these offers.
Maximise the regional opportunities presented by organisational appeals, such as hospice and nursing appeals, direct marketing activity and other local events.
Be a first point of contact and knowledge on legacy and in memory matters for all regionally based staff, principally Caring Services, Fundraising and Volunteers.
Raise the profile of legacy and in memory giving across a defined geographical region, and to raise awareness of its impact on the Charity's Nursing services provided here.
Build relationships with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of legacy and in memory income to the charity and to equip and motivate them to promote legacies and in memory giving regularly and with confidence.

We are looking for someone with the following skills:

Fundraising experience, ideally legacy marketing or direct marketing but we will also consider other income streams
Ability to work independently
Marketing and promotional skills along with influencing and motivational skills
Report writing skills matched with creative and innovative skills
Effective research skills
Experience of working in the voluntary sector

Charity People are handling all applications for this role; interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Fundraiser - (Legacies and Marketing) 12 Month Contract
Health Charity
Salary: £31,578.00 per annum
Home Based, covering the South West of England

Our client is a health charity based in South West England who are looking for a Fundraiser to come in and focus on developing and growing income through managing legacies and gifts and wills. This role is Home Based (the Charity does have offices around the UK), and you will be required to make journeys across the South West of England c. once or twice a week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team who inspire and engage their supporters, resulting in Gifts in Wills forming nearly half of The Charity's net voluntary income.

The successful applicant will be responsible for increasing the number of supporters who wish to include a gift in their Will to the Charity. You will find innovative and motivational ways to share the impact of gifts in Wills to a wider audience, primarily through conversations and engagements with supporters, staff, volunteers, and stakeholders in South West England.

You role will involve discussing the value and potential of legacies left to the Charity with existing and potential new supporters on a one to one basis - on the telephone, email or face-to-face meeting, with a view to converting interest into firm legacy pledges.

In addition to this you will:

• Achieve an agreed number of new legacy pledges and enquiries annually in consultation with the Legacy Development Manager.
• Plan, organise and follow-up a series of Legacy Marketing events at locations of appropriate interest, including hospices and virtually, on an on-going annual basis with a view to generating opportunities for developing new legacy enquiries and pledges.
• Promote the range of free Will writing offers as appropriate supporters, staff and volunteers, with the aim of generating legacy pledges, in turn future potential income for the charity, and following-up unrealised enquiries through these offers.
• Maximise the regional opportunities presented by organisational appeals, such as hospice and nursing appeals, direct marketing activity and other local events.
• Be a first point of contact and knowledge on legacy and in memory matters for all regionally based staff, principally Caring Services, Fundraising and Volunteers.
• Raise the profile of legacy and in memory giving across a defined geographical region, and to raise awareness of its impact on the Charity's Nursing services provided here.
• Build relationships with staff and volunteers to ensure they understand the importance of legacy and in memory income to the charity and to equip and motivate them to promote legacies and in memory giving regularly and with confidence.

We are looking for someone with the following skills:

• Fundraising experience, ideally legacy marketing or direct marketing but we will also consider other income streams
• Ability to work independently
• Marketing and promotional skills along with influencing and motivational skills
• Report writing skills matched with creative and innovative skills
• Effective research skills
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector

Charity People are handling all applications for this role; interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Job Title: Community Fundraiser, Greater Manchester 

Region: Greater Manchester 

Directorate: Fundraising 

Contract: 6 months contract, 35 hours per week 

Salary: £25,813 to £28,025 per annum pro rata 

The Role 

At the Royal British Legion, we believe in building on potential. As a Community Fundraiser, covering the Greater Manchester area, your ability to coordinate Poppy Appeal activity in your area could have a real impact on people’s lives. 

At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them. 

We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed. 

As a Community Fundraiser you will be responsible for ensuring that supporters and other key stakeholders (members, local authorities, partners etc.) receive the support necessary to maximise the impact of the appeal.

You will manage day-to-day relationship with supporters ensuring all financial activity is cost effective and compliant, whilst also ensuring that all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting the Legion. 

If successful, the main duties of your role will be: 

• Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Poppy Appeal Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast 

• Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity

• Manage an agreed number of relationships across your area, ensuring that your supporters have the tools, resources, and support necessary to maximise their fundraising activity 

• Develop and support a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships 

• Recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers (PAO) 

• Carry out PR/media activity with support from the Regional PR team 

• Represent the legion locally carrying out engagement activity and providing updates to key stakeholders 

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, 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, as well as experience in developing relationships with local businesses. 

The position is home based, however the successful applicant will be expected to live within or near the regional area. A full driving licence with access to a car is preferred and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary. 

About the Royal British Legion – Careers in Fundraising 

Across the country, in every city and on every street, the RBL is there to support our Armed Forces community.

With over 200 employees, our Fundraising teams form an important part of this pack. Their passion and collaboration bring in millions of pounds every year. Money that goes on to improve and change the lives of this community. 

It's this mission, this scale, this challenge and the values we all live by, that makes the RBL such a fulfilling place to thrive. 

As a directorate we commit to ensuring our supporters feel valued, and driven to deliver fundraising that is effective, agile and sector leading. We do this by putting supporters at the heart of everything we do, and by embedding a learning culture in our teams where process improvement and innovation are embraced and celebrated. 

So, if you want to give your days meaning. To put your passion into a role with real impact. To support people and be supported yourself. In an inclusive team that faces every challenge together. Whatever your interests and ambitions, we think you’ll find a role here that works for you, with career opportunities right across the UK. 

Diversity Statement 

We believe that the compassion, understanding and service we show each, and every individual customer should be reflected in the way we all support, respect and include every individual who works with us.

It’s because of this that we have strived hard to create a One Legion culture that we can all feel part of and succeed in. It’s why we make sure that you have the opportunities you need to learn and develop. It’s why we’re invested in making RBL a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves. It’s why you’re welcome, whoever you might be. 

It’s why we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. 

How to Apply

Please Apply "Apply Online” 

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 22nd May 2022 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.