We are looking for someone who can

• Generate income by researching opportunities for funding

• Assist in the development of bid winning proposals

• Develop short, medium and long-term fundraising strategies

• Deliver a targeted programme of trust and grants fundraising opportunities.

• Identify, profile and prioritise new trusts and grants to develop a funding plan to achieve income targets

We are looking for someone who has

• Extensive knowledge funders and their processes

• Proven ability to generate significant income from trusts and/or foundations, 

• Knowledge of fundraising strategies

• Experience of producing reports and persuasive investment cases or bids.

• Evidence of building strong internal and external relationships.

Skills / personal attributes

• Excellent communicator.

• Excellent networker

• Able to be creative and identify potential income 

• Knowledge and experience of income generation in the charity sector

• Knowledge of the higher education sector would be advantageous

- Location: London Office with home working

Job Purpose:

We’re seeking an enthusiastic personable and passionate fundraiser to help the development of AHOY’s corporate partnerships both on a community and London wide level whilst helping to increase the charities visibility and story sharing through effective social media management.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager and Corporate Fundraiser, The Partnerships and Communications Fundraiser will support the development and implementation of AHOY’s corporate and community partnership strategy, building new and maintaining existing relationships to help reach ambitious income targets.

This is a pivotal role within a small but effective team, developing purposeful relationships with our local community and corporate partners; managing them effectively to engage with a number of fundraising initiatives to engage including on the water challenge events such as Rowing & Kayaking, our local business challenge Accumulator and AHOY’s virtual event, Rowvember whilst stewarding partners to deliver their own fundraising activities.

The Charity:

The AHOY Centre is a watersports Charity located in one of London’s most deprived communities.

The AHOY Centre charity's primary objective is to give opportunities for disadvantaged and at-risk young people whilst also providing opportunities for disabled participants to engage in activities and courses on an equal level.

AHOY uses the medium of rowing, sailing and water-based activities to develop transferable and employable skills bringing about real and positive changes in our participants and the local community.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Work with the Fundraising Manager and Corporate Fundraiser to develop, plan, deliver and manage an engaging partnerships programme, creating purposeful partnerships with new and existing local businesses and corporates to achieve financial targets.

• Work with the Corporate Fundraiser to produce high quality written communications, reports, propositions and pitches as per requirements of each partner

• Prospect and research corporate partners who align to the aims and objectives of The AHOY Centre.

• Project manage each partnership internally ensuring we maximise the skills and experience of corporate partnerships through pro-bono, in-kind and volunteering support

• Support corporate partners in their fundraising endeavours to achieve targets - devising new fundraising approaches as well as signposting to existing opportunities (e.g. Challenge events)

• Ensure all eligible places for AHOY-led challenge events are fulfilled by representatives from corporate partners

Digital, Engagement and Communications

• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to improve our communications to supporters with a focus on powerful storytelling and use of digital

• Support the Fundraising Manager with the development of the marketing strategy to increase the awareness of and communication of the impact of The AHOY Centre – including social media, website and PR.

• Work closely with the Fundraising Manager to develop ways to promote, showcase and celebrate opportunities with the AHOY Centre across our social media channels and other digital platforms

• Work closely with the programme delivery team to ensure engagement from corporate partners is shared effectively with an aim to securing sponsorship and support

• Proactively look for opportunities to support and develop our partnership offering (including engagement with Schools, Local businesses etc)

• Process all enquiries from corporate supporters and groups effectively and efficiently

• Ensure all donations are accurately recorded and recognised, working closely with the finance team

• Ensure that the CRM (Salesforce) is up to date and accurate at all times,

• Work collaboratively with AHOY staff and volunteers to support the aims and objectives of The AHOY Centre

• To act as an AHOY ambassador at presentations, events, meetings and networking opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The skills, abilities, experience, and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively; together with the selection criteria required to demonstrate competency to carry out the role.

The Ahoy Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all staff, beneficiaries and service users.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Essential

Experience of account management of partnership/s or equivalent relationship-based roles in fundraising, events, sales or marketing environment

Experience/understanding of supporting the delivery of employee engagement activities such as volunteering / fundraising

Experience of producing engaging social media content and increasing awareness through various channels

Ability to plan, develop and implement new initiatives in line with organisations objectives

Experience of monitoring income, expenditure and activity plans, including producing reports against progress.

Knowledge of online fundraising tools and digital marketing.

Confident public speaker able to effectively articulate AHOY’s charitable purpose and the need for support to different audiences in order to attract new supporters

Excellent communication skills – in writing, face-to-face and over the phone

Desire to work to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people and disabled adults

Understanding of and enthusiasm for AHOYs mission and values.

Desirable

Experience of working with young people and disabled adults

Fundraising qualification such as CIOF or similar

Experience of developing and successfully launching new community and/or events products.

Experience of rowing, sailing or waterborne activity

Experience of using Salesforce CRM

The Deptford Ragged Trust is looking to employ a part-time fundraiser. In 2022, we plan to knock down our 1950’s life-expired building and replace it with a new building of six storeys, with residential accommodation at ‘London Affordable Rent’, alongside flexible church, community, exhibition, archive, café and office space.

Your role will be to continue to lead our campaign to raise £1.5m still needed to reach the overall project cost.  You will be supported in this by our volunteer Fundraising Team. So far, we have raised over £300,000 from grant-making trusts and fundraising activities, and have a number of applications in process. Continuing our successful campaign, we are looking to progress our fundraising reach to corporate and high net worth individuals.  Your role will be to manage the existing applications and relationships, alongside developing new partnership opportunities.

Workplace: The Bear Office, Deptford/Home - flexible hours

Contract: Six months – one year

Other opportunities: This role can be applied for alongside our other vacancies - Digital Officer and/or Youth Worker, both of which are part-time – 0.2 FTE (up to 8hrs/pw negotiable).  Find out more at www.thebear.tv.

ABOUT US

The past -The Deptford Ragged Trust dates back to 1844 when eight ‘Christian men and women’ from Deptford opened one of London’s first ‘ragged schools’ in a loft above a cowshed on Deptford High Street.

The present - Today the Deptford Ragged Trust at the Shaftesbury Christian Centre is home to The Bear Church, Bear Cubs (parents and toddlers), The Evening Service and soup kitchen, The Deptford Ragged School Archive, English Fridays (ESOL), Psalms and Stretches, BearLive (music and art) and all kinds of creative and community events from theatre shows to jumble sales.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a CV along with a covering letter, no more than one A4 page, outlining how your experience and values make you a good match for this role. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Fundraiser

Reports to: Paul Adlington (Pastor) and volunteer Fundraising Team.

Main Purpose:

• Managing fundraising activity for the Deptford Ragged Trust’s building project.
• To continue our fundraising campaigns to raise £1.5 from grant-making trusts, corporate giving, high net worth individuals, individual donors, events and legacies.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a fundraising plan approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Work on large grant-making applications and coordinate smaller grant-making approaches with the Fundraising Team.
• Initiate and build relationships with current and new grant-making trusts and foundations face-to-face and by phone and email. 
• Develop approaches to secure funding from corporate giving, people of high net worth and individual donors.
• Work with the Fundraising Team and the congregation of the Bear Church to promote coordinate fundraising events.
• Work with a team to develop monitoring systems for funds received.
• Prepare and submit compelling narrative and financial reports to funders that demonstrate the impact of the work that has been funded.
• Prepare fundraising reports for monthly trustee and leadership meetings. 
• Ensure fundraising is delivered against ethical standards and meets fundraising and data protection regulations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Has a wide range of fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of the current funding landscape in the UK and of trends in philanthropy.
• Highly organised and able to manage numerous applications and approaches.
• Excellent communication skills and written skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team, with a can-do and collaborative working approach.
• Commitment and drive to deliver against deadlines.

Desirable:

• Legacy fundraising – experience in liaising with executors/solicitors and running legacy campaigns.
• Experience in managing high profile media partnerships – e.g. radio, TV, film, online.

Key skills and competencies:

• Influencing and negotiation – diplomacy skills and tact needed to manage stakeholders and key partners.
• Presentation skills – ability to present with confidence and report to a number of parties and stakeholders.
• Campaign management - experience of multi-channel campaigns.
• Budget management – experience overseeing and reporting income and expenditure.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Fundraiser for one of the largest membership charities based in London.

Working closely with the Chief Operations Officer, you will support the charity with activities to strengthen and grow the fundraising strategy. You will also:

• Be comfortable working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds
• Coordinate fundraising activities and support individual appeal programmes
• Implement activities to maximise donations and improve the fundraising platform

Our client is looking for a self-starter Fundraiser who can work independently. You will also have:

• Fundraising support experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Project management and client relationship experience

Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser

Location: Flexible, London office or home based

Salary: £27,975-£32,775 per annum inclusive if based in London and £25,800-£30,300 per annum inclusive if based outside of London

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date:  7 December at 10.00am

Interview date: 16 December 2021

This is a permanent position.  

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, as part of the national fundraising team.  Based in London or at home, you will secure new corporate partnerships by delivering high quality pitches and proposals to targeted companies, managing the cultivation process from end to end to support implementation of JDRF’s corporate partnerships strategy. You will be ambitious and enthusiastic to deliver on income targets from sponsorship, cause-related marketing, employee fundraising and other forms of strategic partnership.

An experienced corporate fundraiser or business to business sales professional, you will have generated income from partnerships before in similar roles.  You will be target focused and able to use a wide range of corporate and commercial products to secure, retain, develop and grow long term income generating partnerships.  You will be ever-curious, always seeking to improve your skills and adopt new approaches.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• working in corporate fundraising or experience of working in a commercial marketing/sales position in a client facing role.
• developing relationships with key clients and individuals.
• managing multiple corporate accounts in a commercial and/or charity setting and maximising income from these through proactive stewardship.
• researching and developing new business opportunities.
• the development and delivery of compelling proposals, presentations and pitches.

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

The Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR) was established in 2007. Since then GNDR has grown as the largest international network of civil society organisations working to strengthen resilience and reduce risk in communities worldwide. We are more than 1,500 organisations, many of them grassroots and local community groups as well as national, regional and international organisations and networks.

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Officer, who as a member of the Secretariat team, will be responsible for supporting GNDR’s fundraising activities, by conducting research on and making contact with donors, and supporting the design and production of high quality donor submissions and reports.

Specific Duties Include: Donor Prospecting, Donar Relations, Donar Relations, Donar Fundraising Submissions, and Donar Reporting.

​​​All candidates must : 

• Relevant fundraising experience in the INGO sector
• Experience of writing successful donor fundraising proposals and presenting budgets, financial and narrative reports.
• Experience of managing relationships with donars.
• Excellent written English and proposal and report writing skills 
• Project Cycle Management skills
• Good ICT and computer skills, including use of spreadsheets
• Good planning, budgeting, and monitoring skills
• Good analytical and research skills 
• Have strong communications, selling, influencing, and persuading skills, particularly being able to communicate complex issues succinctly in writing
• Experience of communicating in cross cultural context with people from different backgrounds 

We are delighted to be working with a children’s charity that is looking for a Trusts Fundraiser to join its team and assist the Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising in implementing its strategy. This position will research and identify new funding opportunities, developing relationships with funders and their networks.

The postholder will develop compelling proposals and bids, in collaboration with other teams, which will meet funding criteria. It will also manage a warm portfolio of smaller funders and collaborate with the wider Philanthropy team to identify new fundraising opportunities

The successful postholder will have experience in:

• Working within a fundraising team or within the charitable sector
• Developing strong relationships and securing funds from trusts
• Working collaboratively with others on projects, applications, reports and/or events
• Writing compelling proposals and cases for support

Location: Islington, London – 1 day per week in office minimum

Salary: £23,137

Deadline: ASAP

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Christina on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected]

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

Harris Westminster Sixth Form is looking for an experienced fundraiser to build on the strong development work that has been done over the last few years. We are looking for someone dynamic who enjoys the challenges and joys of raising funds in this competitive sector.  With strong earlier development work, we have a good foundation of current donors, and we want to enhance and enrich this to enable even more students to fulfil their dreams.

The working hours for this role will be two to three days a week. We can be flexible with hours worked, but this role will also require you to be available for relevant functions and events.

About Us

Harris Westminster combines the energy of brilliant young people from across London’s diverse neighbourhoods, the strength of Westminster School in teaching academically able students, and the Harris Federation’s experience and expertise in running outstanding maintained sector schools. This sixth form is a unique collaboration between two champions of UK Education; the Harris Federation and Westminster School. It is over-subscribed, academically selective and has incredible diversity in its student cohort with no ethnic group exceeding 20% and 40% of students having received Pupil Premium. 70% of HWSF students go on to study at Russell Group universities and we have one of the largest Oxbridge cohorts of any school (state or private). 34 students from the 2021 cohort gained places and 80+ have interviews in to join them in 2022. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join and support this exciting, scholarly, and vibrant community.

Academy Ethos

Ambition. Perseverance. Legacy. Kindness. Scholarship.

Harris Westminster students expect great things of themselves; they aim high and meet their targets, gaining places on the most competitive university course and apprenticeships, and from those courses into elite careers. They work hard to reach their ambitions and learn that setbacks are reasons to review strategy and try again rather than give up. They aim to make their mark on the world for the long term and learn that they can have a positive and lasting impact. Students from different backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles work together and listen to each other to understand more deeply how these differences affect our experiences, to overcome prejudices and create a more equal society. During their time at the school they develop a love of learning and acquire the habits of enquiry, knowledge acquisition, and scholarship.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Maintain the network of existing donors – providing progress updates as required, ensuring that they are invited to events, and responding to requests and queries.
• Establish a strategy for attracting new donors to support the development of Harris Westminster as a well-resourced centre of excellence for bright disadvantaged students in London.
• Organise events, meetings and visits for the school for potential donors and work with the Principal’s office to maximise the effectiveness of the Principal’s time.
• Maintain at a minimum the level of current annual donations and increase this to an agreed target
• Work with the Principal and the Federation PR Consultants to develop and update the existing publicity materials to ensure that the Sixth Form’s publicity strategy is effective in attracting donors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven track record of securing high value gifts and delivering significant income through strong relationship management.
• Record of effective fundraising in meeting or exceeding income targets.
• At least five years’ experience of charity fundraising.
• Experience of personally soliciting major individual donations and grants from trusts.
• Track record as a strong communicator.
• Experience of working closely at a senior level with colleagues, philanthropists and business people.

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Rewards & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Title: London Community Fundraiser

Salary: £26,044 plus £3500 London Allowance

Hours/Contract: 35 hours/week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Marie Curie, London Office

Closing date: 8th December 2021

Interview date: TBC

At Marie Curie we understand that everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and deserves the best possible experience, reflecting what's most important to them. As the leading end of life charity, it is our ambition to make this happen. To help achieve this, we are seeking to recruit a Community Fundraiser to join our dynamic London fundraising team and be part of shaping the future of fundraising across the region.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to build, develop and maintain fantastic relationships throughout the region.

You will develop and inspire volunteers and supporters to ensure our local and national campaign activity is as effective as possible in delivering the maximum impact and income.

If you thrive on the challenge of setting and achieving ambitious goals, think the only way to approach a target is to tackle it head on, and can bring the energy that adds some drive to how you approach your fundraising, then Marie Curie would love to support you in achieving your goals and helping us create a better end of life experience for everyone.

What we are looking for:

- Recent and relevant experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of fundraising principles, methods and procedures
- Superb customer service skills with the ability to provide excellent stewardship
- A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships
- A flexible approach and positive outlook are essential
- Experience of raising funds in a community setting
- An engaging and inspiring individual
- Well organised with sound office skills

What's in it for you:

- Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
- Continuous development
- Industry leading training programmes
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working

For more information or an informal chat please contact our Head of Fundraising Tracey North on 07872 417989
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.

Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser

This role is a developing role as we build on this growing income stream. There are strong foundations already set up with opportunities to really make an impact and bring new ideas and innovation to this stream.

We are looking for an ambitious individual to be part of our team taking Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK to the next stage in its journey of transformation and growth.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we scale up to deliver on our ambition to significantly increase the level of investment in research and services, so that people affected by Scleroderma or Raynaud’s have access to the best treatment, information and support. Fundraising is a central part of the organisational strategy and there is an ambition to protect, grow and diversify our income as well as our team. 

We are looking for someone with a desire to create positive change and embrace our values which inform how we deliver our services, the choices we make and how we work with, support and develop our staff and volunteers:

SRUK is:

• Collaborative in the way we work
• Driven to see real change
• Trusted because we are open and honest about the way we work
• Compassionate because we always put the person first 

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to take on new opportunities, learn new skills and be fully supported in your progression then this is the right team for you to join. 

About SRUK

Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK (SRUK) is the only charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Scleroderma and Raynaud’s. We are here to improve awareness and understanding of these conditions, to support those affected, fund ground-breaking research and ultimately, to find a cure. Our community are at the heart if everything we do and our values shape how we work; we are collaborative, trusted, compassionate and driven. 

Our Fundraising strategy aims to protect, grow and diversify our income by building a community of loyal, engaged and proactive supporters, advocates and funders.  To achieve this; we are supporter focussed and audience driven, we are leading and driving the conversations and empowering our community to be fundraising advocates, supporters and ambassadors.

About the Team  

You would be part of the fundraising and communications team of 5 currently growing to 6. We are a supportive team working together to increase our reach by engaging communities of people across the UK to raise awareness and funds. We work collaboratively sharing ideas, successes and problem solving collectively. Together we have a range of experience and skills.  We are keen to grow the team as we continue to increase our income and grow our community of supporters.

The Role

Job Title:Senior Individual Giving Fundraiser 

Hours: Permanent, Full Time (35 hrs per week)

Salary: £28-32k

Reports to: Head of Fundraising and Communications 

Based: Central London / Currently we are working on a hybrid of office & home-based days. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. 

Main Purpose: To lead on the development and delivery of a programme of growth to increase income from the currently successful donations, membership and in memory income stream. Leading on identifying and developing new campaigns, engaging new audiences to increase and diversify our supporter base. As well as developing engaging supporter journeys and stewardship plans to ensure we have a database of long-term, engaged and active supporters.

Key Relationships

Internal:Fundraising team, SRUK staff team, Volunteers

External: Individual Fundraisers, SRUK members, donors and suppliers 

Scope of the role

1. Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications to implement and shape the existing strategy for Individual giving and in memory fundraising to increase the retention, acquisition and lifetime value of our supporters.
2. Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop the current established membership programme to ensure current members are engaged and stewarded and planning the future growth of the programme.
3. Implement tailored supporter journeys and stewardship plans tailored to in memory givers, donors of different levels and regular givers.
4. Developing Acquisition and retention programmes – harnessing the awareness month campaigns and establishing a giving/ appeals calendar
5. Continually assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the individual giving programme, being innovative and making recommendations to ensure that we are maximising our income and reach
6. Legacy programme – working with a set plan and programme to implement the recommended communications 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and strategy

• To contribute to the implementation of the Fundraising Strategy, by preparing Individual giving fundraising plans which link into the overall strategy, budget and targets, and to report on progress of these plans throughout the year.
• Work across the team to ensure that plans fit with other campaigns, plans and communications.

Income Generation

• To grow individual giving and in memory income by building on and developing the current programme.
• To research, plan and implement both existing and new fundraising appeals to engage a wide range of long-term supporters.
• To manage the current membership programme, managing renewals and stewardship and looking for opportunities for developing this stream and build on the loyal support from this group.
• Work with an agency to deliver a legacy communications programme to secure legacy pledges and ensure all pledgers are stewarded effectively.
• Maximise income from in memory fundraisers by building on the current tailored stewardship plans.
• To regularly assess & evaluate the effectiveness of the individual giving programme, producing donor insights and tracking and conversion rate reports for senior management as required.
• Develop and deliver effective and engaging fundraising propositions and campaigns across all platforms, online, offline and social media.

Stewardship

• Build on and implement segmented and tailored supporter journeys across the individual giving stream, developing long term supporters by delivering high standards of supporter stewardship.
• Capture and record supporter data to inform the supporter journey and stewardship plan in line with GDPR and SRUK policies.
• Pass on leads where appropriate to other fundraisers and act on/advise where appropriate.
• Work with the charity administrator to ensure that all donor acknowledgments are relevant, engaging, tailored and meeting the KPIs for performance and response times.

Policy and Procedure

• Ensure all necessary donation administration is accurately assigned, ensuring that high standards of financial and donor records are kept, the supporter database is maintained and all activities are conducted in line with the current GDPR rules, legislation relating to charitable activities and SRUK policies.
• Keep up to date with fundraising legislation and codes of practice and to provide relevant advice to fundraisers and colleagues.

Other Duties

• To be prepared to support across the team at fundraising events out of hours.
• To undertake any other works as could be expected of a Senior Individual Giving  Fundraiser.

The duties in this job description may change from time to time following a review and in consultation between the post holder and line manager

Person Specification

SRUK is a small team so working collaboratively and being a team player are essential skills. Our roles are a mixture of being very hands-on in order to get things done and working strategically to ensure that SRUK meets its long-term objectives. The successful candidate will be an experienced and innovative individual giving fundraiser with the ability to inspire and motivate fundraisers and develop new opportunities and initiatives.

Professional/Technical qualifications:

• Evidence of continuous professional development or, equivalent work experience

Experience:

• Previous experience working within individual giving / direct marketing fundraising and proven track record in achieving financial targets and key objectives.
• Experience of growing and sustaining individual giving income, either by working directly on this or supporting this area within a team. 

• Experience or knowledge of delivering appeals/ campaigns both established and new.
• Experience of implementing tailored supporter journeys to retain supporters and increase donations
• Experience of using a donor database to access and input information and to run reports.
• Experience or knowledge of in memory and / or legacy fundraising and stewardship is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong relationships with individual supporters.
• Ability to focus on impact and deliver results in a team environment and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, working across various platforms both online and offline.
• Knowledge of donor acquisition and retention strategies.
• Well organised, able to prioritise work for self and others with an understanding of the importance of detail.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative approach with an ability to identify and act upon opportunities.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop new approaches and processes.

Desirable Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge (NXT) or similar databases.
• Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of best practice and new initiatives in Individual Giving
• Understanding of the changing fundraising landscape of the UK and what this means for Individual Giving and the charity sector.

How to Apply

The selection process

Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter that explains how you meet the role requirements and person specification.

Deadline to apply 10th December with interviews planned for w/c 13th December.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing deadline. We will contact you if you are successful and arrange an appropriate interview time.

Send applications FAO Gemma Cornwell to the addres sin the candidate pack.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as an Engagement and Stewardship Events Fundraiser, and get more people involved in change that means everything.

In this role, you'll be a part of the Major Giving team and work closely with our Partnerships teams, supporting colleagues to maintain and deliver a portfolio of exciting engagement and stewardship events that motivates prospects and existing donors to support the NSPCC financially and through their spheres of influence.

The Engagement and Stewardship team ensures that our supporters feel close to the cause and valued for their support. As Engagement and Stewardship Events Fundraiser, your work will further our ability to raise significant funds. You will be developing high end events and sharing content that communicates the need for and impact of the NSPCC’s work with children.

Are you someone with experience of delivering high quality events for a range of audiences, excellent organisational skills, a strong eye for detail? Are you great at working collaboratively with colleagues and managing your workload to meet competing deadlines?

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

#LI-RW1

As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.

Individual Giving Fundraiser, a fantastic opportunity to join a National Charity, based in Central London.

Looking to further develop your Direct Marketing/Individual Giving/Marketing Campaigns skills, working for a successful and established Direct Giving team?

As the Individual Giving Fundraiser, working with the Individual Giving Manager and colleagues, you will manage a program of acquisition and retention cash appeals, aimed at maximizing income and lifetime value of supporters. As the Individual Giving Fundraiser you will:

• Manage campaigns from creation, briefing, delivery and evaluation. Ensuring all activities are on time, within budget and to agreed standard.
• Brief the Database Team and external agency on data selections. Work with agencies, printers and fulfilment houses on campaign briefs, creative concepts, copy and artwork.
• Source case studies and information to produce appeals, fundraiser materials and other information for supporters.
• Review campaigns results to ensure future campaigns are improved and refined. Prepare weekly campaign reports, detailed analysis and test results. Monitor campaign budgets.

Our client is looking for you to have worked in a Direct Marketing/Individual Giving/Marketing Campaigns role, ideally within a fundraising setting. With excellent project management skills to manage end to end delivery direct marketing campaigns.

Community Fundraiser

We are seeking a Community Fundraiser to provide excellent supporter care and develop and deliver a range of individual and community fundraising initiatives.

Momentum Children’s Charity supports families whose children have cancer or a life-challenging condition.

Position: Community Fundraiser

Location: East Molesey

Salary: £25-£29k depending on experience

Hours: Permanent, Full Time

About the role:

As Community Fundraiser you will deliver a range of fundraising initiatives throughout the year working in our catchment areas of SW London, Surrey & Sussex. This is an exciting and fast-paced environment, within a creative and dynamic team.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the charity's existing and new community fundraisers providing appropriate advice and support
• Maximise fundraising and ensure long term charity involvement
• Manage income and expenditure budgets to ensure that targets are met
• Build relationships with, and make applications to, community groups and local organisations
• Plan, manage and develop a programme of bespoke community events
• Manage the administration linked to individual and community fundraisers
• Attend select community events acting as a charity ambassador
• Manage and develop Momentum Children’s Charity’s in-memoriam & tribute giving scheme

About you:

You will be an enthusiastic and confident Community Fundraiser with excellent communication skills and experience of developing strong relationships whilst working towards the achievement of targets.

The ideal candidate will also have experience of:

• Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising codes of practice
• Proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets
• Knowledge of the principles of good donor management and/or customer care
• Knowledge of the principles of good donor management and/or customer care

Although not essential experience of working with volunteers and a good understanding of budgeting and financial management would be beneficial as would an awareness of Legal and financial aspects of lotteries, licensing laws etc.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Community Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Regional Fundraising, Events Fundraising, etc.

We are looking for two community fundraisers to join a well established health charity, one to support London activity and the other to be Surrey based.

The Charity
A well known and well loved social welfare charity providing crucial health care and support to sufferers across the UK.

The Role
To join an established team of 10 community fundraisers, with options for home and hybrid working.
The London role has a focus on developing community corporate relationships (up to 100k) and the Surrey role is more supporter stewardship with high performing fundraising groups in place.
To build and develop fundraising relationships in the community, by providing excellent stewardship and support to Fundraising Groups and volunteers, in order to increase income and deliver the agreed Community Fundraising strategy.
Provide excellent stewardship and on-going support and motivation to a network of fundraising groups in liaison with the Regions Fundraising Volunteer Development Manager
Identify, research and form new fundraising groups in the community by organising community days and meeting potential volunteers face to face
Create and deliver an annual volunteer recruitment plan to grow numbers of volunteers in dedicated roles
Induct, train and manage volunteers
Be proactive in building relationships and growing your network of individual, group and corporate supporters
Follow up prospects identified by the Hot Prospect Action List
Support high value event participants to achieve their targets
Provide excellent supporter service to enquirers from members of the public, via phone, mail and in person, and encourage their support

The Candidate
An enthusiastic people person with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have experience of recruiting volunteers and fundraisers in a paid or voluntary setting
Have provided fundraising ideas to supporters
A strong relationship manager
Has worked as a part of a team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.