I'm recruiting on behalf of Charity to find them a Community Fundraising Assistant to work on their site in Aylesbury, starting asap until Christmas.

They are hoping to have someone with some charity and fundraising experience, but they will consider someone with excellent administration and communications skills, who communicates confidently and a commitment to help encourage supporters of the organisation and generate income. You will be part of the fundraising team. Proactively helping develop the supporter base, build relationships, help support the local community with running supporter events.

You must have your own car and a full clean license for this position.

Please send your CV asap to: [email protected]

Thank you.

Job Title:  Senior Community Fundraiser (Fixed term for 12 months) 
Salary band: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum 
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location:  Stroud, Gloucestershire

The post of Senior Community Fundraiser is a 12 Month fixed term contract, covering for maternity leave. They will be responsible for managing a team of regional community fundraisers so that they deliver successful fundraising through local supporters, businesses, groups and associations. They will also look after a geographic region of their own.

To be the Northern Ireland and Wales representative for Meningitis Now, responsible for developing and supporting fundraising activities within your area by:

• Identifying, recruiting and developing participants for community fundraising events
• Providing guidance and advice to support fundraising activities 
• Building relationships with supporters, community groups and organisations
• Promoting and marketing community fundraising events
• Effective supporter care and development

Benefits

In return, the successful candidate will receive 30 days annual leave entitlement per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays, a cash health care plan, employer matched pension contribution (up to 5%), death in service benefit and long-term service rewards.

Interested?

For an informal chat please contact Leah Wynn, Community Fundraising Manager.

If you think you have the skills to fulfil this exciting role in the UK’s leading meningitis charity and would like more information, please see the full job description.

To apply please complete our online application form via the apply now button. 

*We are unable to accept CV’s*

Closing dates for applications: 9am on Monday 23 September.

Interviews: Wednesday 16 October and Thursday 17 October.

Meningitis Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check. 

To generate income by providing efficient, professional and proactive support to our local community in their fundraising e.g. support the local community in running their own ‘supporter events’ (coffee mornings, dances and balls, quiz nights); and to help develop and maintain relationships with individuals and groups in the community, for example local schools, colleges, service groups, clubs, pubs and religious establishments.

To work as part of the Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Fundraising team, contributing to an effective, friendly and dedicated department.

To be a recognised FNHC fundraiser within the community.

Be part of a charity that helps asylum seekers and refugees rebuild their lives.

This human rights charity is looking for a Grants Fundraiser to join their Trust and Foundations team at an exciting time as they look to grow their income from this stream.

The full team currently work to a target of £1.4 million and consists of a Trust Manager and Fundraiser, who focus on low to mid value donors. The successful candidate will join another grants fundraiser, focusing on statutory and medium trust fundraising with key stakeholders. The team is led by a dynamic, experienced Head of Trusts and Foundations.

The Grants Fundraiser will steward a healthy portfolio and build on this to help create a long term, sustainable grants programme by:

• generating five and six figure grants from statutory and trust donors, including the Big Lottery, central and local government, Comic Relief and Garfield Weston, working to a target of c. £450,000
• expertly stewarding the current portfolio whilst developing a strategic programme of business development. Currently, the split between business development and stewarding is 60:20, with a view to increasing prospect engagement
• working collaboratively with the Head of Trusts and Foundations to maximise relationships and asks, particularly from those funders with an interest in human rights.

The position would best suit:

• a creative fundraiser, well versed in securing gifts up to six figures, looking to take the next step in their professional development
• an externally focused relationship builder, motivated by generating new income by engaging new funders and by using a robust portfolio of fundraising collateral in innovative ways
• someone who can expertly steward, manage and develop funding relationships
• a proactive and confident team player, adept at coordinating the bid process and managing complex relationships and asks, whilst upholding fundraising best practice.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

COMMUNITY & EVENTS FUNDRAISER, FUNDRAISING, VAL ROBERTS HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK08 £20,531 - £22,212, 37 HPW

Would you like to be part of a busy and vibrant fundraising team in a growing organisation in the charity sector? We have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Community & Events Fundraiser.

Based at our head office in Nottingham, the main focus of this position is to support and increase community fundraising and events activity on behalf of Framework across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. You’ll maintain existing relationships with our supporters and build new ones with individuals, companies and community groups in order to grow fundraising activity across the counties covered by our services.

You’ll take the lead on delivering Framework’s flagship fundraising event ‘The Big Sleep Out’ and our associated ‘Sleep Out’ events. You’ll be the first point of contact providing advice and help to our supporters in the community (individuals, businesses, community organisations and faith groups) as well as our own staff members, who wish to raise funds for us. You’ll manage our public speaking function ‘Speak Out’, through which groups and organisations can book our speakers for their own meetings and events.

This is a busy and varied role, which requires a ‘people person’ with great communication skills and a can-do attitude. You should be someone who enjoys dealing with customers and working with colleagues on a range of projects, whilst effectively prioritising and managing your own tasks. Direct experience of working in a fundraising or customer service environment would be a bonus and you should be confident and polite on the phone and competent in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. You’ll need to prioritise a busy and changing workload, so the ability to manage expectations and deliver projects on time is essential.

This is a new position at an exciting time of growth within Framework and you’ll be key in strengthening our fundraising links both across our organisation and in the local community. The position would suit someone looking to kick start a career in Community fundraising or an existing fundraiser who is looking for a fantastic new challenge in an organisation that will make you feel proud.

For more information please contact: Andy Shields

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a dynamic and experienced fundraiser to join our dedicated fundraising team raising vital funds for patient care. You will lead a small team of fundraisers by developing, implementing and managing a programme of fundraising activities, corporate partnerships and events.

35 hours per week

Permanent, Full time

Closing Date: 23rd September 2019

Interview Date: TBC

Location: Home-Base, Dorset

About the role

This is a great opportunity to join one of the most successful community fundraising team in the sector.

The main focus of the role will be on building and developing long term relationships in the community, in your own designated fundraising area, where you will grow a network of inspired and engaged local communities supporting Marie Curie.

A key element will be to support, develop and inspire volunteers and fundraising groups to ensure local fundraising activity is as effective as possible in delivering the maximum benefit for Marie Curie. You will provide excellent stewardship and support to our fundraising groups and volunteers to enable an increase of income and deliver the agreed Community Fundraising Strategy.

Handling inquiries from supporters and representing the charity across your area, including supporting and delivering the local running of national campaigns, such as the Great Daffodil Appeal and Swimathon, through relationships built with individuals, groups, associations and companies.

About you

Ideally, you'll come to us with some insight into how local fundraising works, supported by a good and demonstrable range of office skills. You may have worked in the charity sector, event marketing, or PR. But more important is your ability to use your sound communication and customer service skills, to ensure that we continue to maintain and grow the budget we need to support the work of Marie Curie across Dorset

In addition, you will be fully mobile enabled providing you with the flexibility needed to work in the community to build a successful network of supporters. Interested candidates should hold their full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. In return for your own commitment, we commit to actively developing you and offer a comprehensive Community Fundraising Training Pathway, buddying, mentoring, shadowing and coaching through your individually tailored personal development plan.

To find out more about our benefits package, please refer to the fundraising pack, where you will also find further details of the role and how it fits into the wider charity.

We welcome enquiries so please do get in touch!

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.

This is a great opportunity to be responsible for the development, writing and submission of tenders and major grant applications for this environmental regeneration charity .

Charity
An environmental regeneration charity that works with communities across the South of England to create better places to live and work in a greener, more sustainable way and to improve their economic prospects.

The Role
Oversee and Manage the Fundraising and Development activity for the organisation across the South of England, identifying and implementing new systems and processes where appropriate.
Lead and manage strategic tender submissions and major grant applications
Work closely with Fundraising and Development colleagues to share and embed best practice across all Fundraising processes.
Support and deputise for the Head of Fundraising as required, to help manage the Fundraising function and secure income to meet Business Plan objectives
Line manage posts as determined by Head of Fundraising and Directors

The Candidate
Proven experience in writing high value (100k) bids and tenders
Confidence in writing creative and compelling proposals for targeted funders
Excellent relationship building skills and experience of line managing staff
An ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks An ability to take the initiative in identifying and proactively developing new Fundraising & Development opportunities.
An interest/ passion for creating greener, more sustainable communities

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.

Here at Eden Brown we have a hugely exciting opportunity for a part-time Trust and Grants Fundraiser to join a highly successful fundraising team within a hugely reputable local hospice. This is a brand new role with great scope for progression and the opportunity to take the lead on the delivery of the trust fundraising strategy for the charity.

As Trusts and Grants Fundraiser you will take the lead on the implementation of the trust fundraising strategy while developing and managing the trust prospect pipeline. You will be tasked with the exciting challenge of writing targeted, compelling and engaging proposals tailored to specific trusts, foundations or other grant making bodies in order to build the financial success of the hospice's fundraising department. Working closely with the wider fundraising function you will input into the charity's stewardship programme managing and building relationships with key decision makers ensuring funders are appropriately thanked and informed how their support has benefited patients and families.

To be considered for this integral and rewarding role you must come to us with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets from trust fundraising by securing one off or multi-year grants. You should possess excellent research and writing skills, with close attention to detail, high level of accuracy and ability to adapt to a variety of audiences. Additionally you should be a confident communicator known for your ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Most importantly you should be passionate, resilient and pro-active with an unrivalled commitment to the valuable world of hospice care and to generating funds to improve the lives of others.

The role is part time and offers you the opportunity to work the 19-22.5h flexibly across the working week. The charity is also able to offer the chance to work from home for some of the time if required, as well as within the hospice's warm and welcome environment. This really is an opportunity not to be missed to work in a capacity where you can make a difference every single day by being at the forefront of raising funds to directly improve lives. The role closes on 23rd September but may shut early so get in touch with Charlie now so as not to miss out - [email protected] / 0161 2331600.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Charity People are happy to be working with a phenomenal International Children's Charity to find an enterprising and passionate Senior Grants Fundraiser to maximise the organisation's trust and foundation relationships and supersede their three-year fundraising strategy.

Job Title: Senior Grants Fundraiser
Organisation: International Children's Charity
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Closing Date: Friday 20th September 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

Around the world 220 million children are raised without the care they need. This Charity believes that all children deserve to have more than just the bare necessities for survival - they want them to thrive by growing up feeling loved, safe and supported. They work across 136 countries and territories worldwide to ensure that children grow up in a stable environment, regardless of poverty, conflict or natural disasters. They work towards the fundamental belief that, by supporting youth to grow into resilient and independent adults who, by contributing to their communities, will effect positive, sustainable and enduring change.

As Senior Grants Fundraiser you will develop and manage a portfolio of existing and prospective grant giving organisations, creating a pipeline of small to medium scale potential donors. You will prepare and submit high quality funding applications and reports to grant making organisations, contribute to a yearly activity plan and achieve yearly targets. You will have the opportunity to work with national and international colleagues on the development of grant proposals and support on the account management of successful bids, liaising with programme and project managers in sister organisations and national teams.

We are looking for attentive, creative and driven applicants, comfortable in managing competing priorities and multiple tasks. You will have an excellent track record of securing grants from trust and foundations from research through to grant writing to reporting; and have experience of formulating and scrutinising project design and bud gets. This role offer the possibility of occasional international travel.

If you would like to apply or find out more, please contact Stuart at [email protected] today.

Are you passionate about caring for people at their most vulnerable? Do you believe that when a diverse community comes together something truly amazing happens? If so, working to support the incredible care provided by St Luke’s Hospice could be for you.

We are a small but ambitious fundraising team with long lasting connections in the local community. We host a number of large fundraising events each year, including our flagship Midnight Walk that attracts over 1000 participants. In this role your development will be supported and encouraged and you will have a level of autonomy to implement ideas and drive organisational success. We believe in pro-active fundraising, and know the key to our success is through engaging with our community.

We are looking for someone who isn’t shy to build strong and sustainable relationships with supporters on the phone, in person and by delivering presentations to schools, local groups and religious organisations.

You will manage large events, attract new supporters, provide excellent stewardship and promote fundraising initiatives. You will be expected to travel to see our fundraisers across the London boroughs of Harrow and Brent, in order to give on hand support and build relationships.

For more information please visit our website.

We are looking for an experienced Temporary Community Fundraiser to achieve agreed income, expenditure & contribution and to ensure all supporters have a great experience whilst supporting this high profile Welfare charity. Immediate Start! Home-based in the Northumberland Region.

The Role
Identity, plan and monitor progress of key activity (in the regional fundraising plan) to deliver the income and expenditure set out in the budget/reforecast.
Manage the activity of a range of local supporters and partners (Organisers, other volunteers, regional corporates, and organisations) in order to achieve income budget/forecast.
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.
Work with key internal partners (membership, operations, PR, etc.) at the local level to achieve the above.
Ensure that the organisation have appropriate tools and resources to maximise the impact of the appeal, and that these are proportionate to the activity taking place and income raised.
Identify training needs, particularly as a result of audit or annual return process.

The Candidate
Evidence of financial management skills; set and deliver income targets of up to 700,000. Takes ownership of planning income/expenditure budget and responsible for supplying monthly commentary to manager.
Experience of creating and managing great supporter relationships with volunteers to deliver agreed objectives and income targets.
Experience of fundraising, sales and/or customer service environment.
Experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of audiences including Corporate charity of the year partnerships.
Good IT Skills Intermediate MS Excel, Outlook, Word and presentation skills.

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.

Job Title: Community Fundraiser South West/East & Events Fundraiser 
Salary:  £18,000 - £23,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week (part time (28) hours may be considered)
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire  

Job Purpose

To be the South West & East representative of Meningitis Now, responsible for developing and supporting fundraising activities within your area by:

• Identifying, recruiting and developing participants for community fundraising events
• Providing guidance and advice to support fundraising activities 
• Building relationships with supporters, community groups and organisations
• Promoting and marketing community fundraising events
• Effective supporter care and development 

To work as part of a small events fundraising team to recruit participants for the Meningitis Now fundraising events programme and ensure that they meet, and hopefully exceed, their income targets.

The events programme currently consists of:

• Virgin Money London Marathon
• Simply Health Great North Run
• Prudential RideLondon
• London Landmarks Half Marathon
• Three Peaks Challenge

Although there is an element of event organisation required for these events, the majority of this is undertaken by professional events companies. This role is primarily a marketing, fundraising and supporter care role.

Benefits

In return, the successful candidate will receive 30 days annual leave entitlement per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays, a cash health care plan, employer matched pension contribution (up to 5%), death in service benefit and long-term service rewards.

Interested?

For an informal chat please contact Leah Wynn, Community Fundraising Manager or Kirsty Owen-Hayward, Events Manager.

If you think you have the skills to fulfil this exciting role in the UK’s leading meningitis charity and would like more information, please see the full job description.

To apply please complete our online application form via the Apply button. 

*We are unable to accept CV’s*

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 23 September.

Interviews: Wednesday 16 October and Thursday 17 October.

Meningitis Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check appropriate to the role.

Job Title:  Events Fundraiser
Salary band:  £18,000 - £23,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience) 
Hours: 28 hours per week
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

To work as part of a small team to recruit participants for the Meningitis Now fundraising events programme and ensure that they meet, and hopefully exceed, their income targets.

The events programme currently consists of:

• Virgin Money London Marathon
• Simply Health Great North Run
• Prudential RideLondon
• London Landmarks Half Marathon
• Three Peaks Challenge

Although there is an element of event organisation required for these events, the majority is of this is undertaken by professional events companies. This role is primarily a marketing, fundraising and supporter care role.

The Community Fundraising team manage supporter led events i.e. people hosting their own events on our behalf.

Benefits

In return, the successful candidate will receive 30 days annual leave entitlement per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays, a cash health care plan, employer matched pension contribution (up to 5%), death in service benefit and long-term service rewards. 

Interested?

For an informal chat please contact Kirsty Owen-Hayward Events Manager.

If you think you have the skills to fulfil this exciting role in the UK’s leading meningitis charity and would like more information please see the full job description.

To apply please complete our online application form via the apply button.

*We are unable to accept CVs* 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 23rd September.

Interviews: Wednesday 16th October and Thursday 17th October

Meningitis Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.