In July 2020, we announced that Coventry’s City of Culture programme will start in May 2021 and run for 12 months, allowing us to keep our promise to the city and region - to deliver an extraordinary year while providing some much-needed certainty and resources to our artists and communities.

The Trust is looking to appoint a Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead on bid writing and relationship management with trusts and foundations, developing strong and sustainable funding relationships to support the delivery of Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture and its legacy projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of trusts and foundations fundraising. This is your opportunity to be part of telling the story of a city on the move.

• Applications close – Wednesday 19 August 2020, noon
• Interview date – Wednesday 2 September 2020
• Salary – Up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience

We're looking for a Development Officer to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team to support project delivery of workshops and support for practitioners in London.

Main responsibilities will be in the following areas:

• Providing project delivery support for the London Training Manager
• Developing promotional material
• Researching and developing contacts to promote workshops and practitioner support
• Administrative support in arranging workshops and webinars
• Conducting and reporting on participant surveys

Person Specification

Our ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate commitment to TST's ethos, mission and values
• Have an excellent ability to research, analyse and present information
• Have good attention to detail
• Be an effecrive and compassionate communicator
• Be confident in using MS office
• Be flexible in their approach to team and project work

An understanding of gender based violence and the work of specialist rape and sexual abuse support services will be an advantage.  Work experience, particularly in a development office role in the specialist sexual violence and abuse voluntary sector or general voluntary sector will be regarded as relevant and important as much as education or specific qualifications.

Location

This role will be based in Rugby, Warwickshire, with travel to locations in London or other England locations from time to time.  We are currently working remotely and will not return to the office until it is appropriate.  We understand that the appropriate time to return to the office will be different for some people.

The Church Relations Executive will join the IJM Ireland Team in order to activate churches and the wider Christian community across the country, seeking to raise prayer, finances and engagement with the work of IJM.

The role would suit an individual with a strong ability to build relationships quickly, who can make strategic and sensitive asks and who is confident in communicating about God’s heart for justice.

We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with successful fundraising experience (in particular with Trust & Foundations, statutory bids, and/or corporate donations) or else with excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to help develop and implement Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy, primarily through fundraising activities. Fundraising activities will focus on application writing, prospect research, and grant management for Trust & Foundations and Corporate grants, as well as for statutory bids. The aim being to meet Hibiscus’ fundraising targets, grow its income, and diversify its funders. 

About Us

Established in 1996, Daisy’s Dream supports children and families affected by life-threatening illness or bereavement. We work predominantly in Berkshire and the surrounding areas, with a pilot project running in East Cheshire.

Originally set up to meet the needs of children who had been bereaved, over recent years we have expanded our service to encompass families where there has been a serious illness diagnosis.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Fundraising Manager to lead our successful fundraising team through the next phase in its development which will include:

• developing and overseeing the delivery of sustainable fundraising and communications strategies;
• leading and managing the fundraising and communications team;
• delivering Individual Giving, Major Gifts, and Legacy fundraising programmes.

About You

This is a varied and very important role within our charity that requires a special individual. We’re looking for someone with:

• recent experience and success across Individual Giving and/or Major Gifts income streams;
• excellent planning and budgeting skills;
• confidence networking and influencing, with proven success of building major partnerships and strong donor relationships;
• developed people management skills in order to get the most from your team.

To apply, download the supporting information and submit your application form. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday, 10th August 2020. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. No agencies, please.

Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK)

Community Fundraising Officer – Northwest

BASE LOCATION:  Regional Office (Northwest)
REPORTING TO:  Regional Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager
LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:  Volunteers

ISLAMIC RELIEF:
Islamic Relief is an international non-governmental organisation (INGO) founded in the UK in 1984 by a group of medical doctors and activists. Established in response to the widespread famine in Africa, Islamic Relief has grown to become one of the world’s largest Muslim INGO with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.
Since 1984, Islamic Relief has saved and transformed the lives of over 110 million people. By responding to disasters, rebuilding lives and preparing people in case disaster strikes – we save lives before they are lost. In addition to providing disaster and emergency response, we also promote sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities – regardless of race, religion or gender.

Islamic Relief is a member of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and an implementing partner for DFID, ECHO, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNHCR.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION (IRUK)

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) that is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

PURPOSE OF DEPARTMENT (FUNDRAISING):

To develop and implement strategies to increase the funding income of Islamic Relief through a range of fundraising initiatives and through acquisition and retention of supporters.

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Regional Community Fundraising Manager in fulfilling the organisational objectives of developing and optimising on community fundraising and volunteer initiatives.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Works closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and Officers as well as other members of the regional team. There will also be close working relationship with TIC International, regional charity shops and regional volunteers.

SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
Scope of the Role:

• Recruit, co-ordinate and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups within the assigned region/area
• Take a volunteer-led approach in ensuring the effective delivery of fundraising activities locally and representing the organisation at fundraising and other events
• Dealing with related logistical issues and ensuring that materials and equipment are available
• Establish new relationships and maintain allocated relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibility for Resources:

- Responsible for assigned resources that assist with the activities and work of IR including vehicle, mobile handset, merchandise, PDQ machines and Barclays Miura devices

Governance
Finance & Coporate Services

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for fulfilling his or her roles and responsibilities in line with Islamic values and principles of fairness, humanity, honesty, respect and fair treatment of his/her colleagues and staff. The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

Develop strong donor relationships with stakeholders in the region

• Maintain existing donor relationships and partnerships with a focus on an allocated area within the region
• Explore and develop new relationships and partnerships with the goal of widening the community outreach and increasing the number of new donors to Islamic Relief
• Manage the stakeholder relationships by holding regular meetings, providing feedback on donations and exploring what Islamic Relief can offer them
• Meet fundraising targets and ensure return on investment is met with individuals and/or networks we partner with
• Formalise partnerships with individuals and networks by following the necessary protocols i.e. establishing a Memorandum of Understanding or contracts
• Provide fundraising support to stakeholders working with Islamic Relief.
• Develop strong volunteer networks across the region
• Ensure volunteers are recruited to support Islamic Relief activities
• Ensure all volunteers working with Islamic Relief in your area are properly registered, inducted, trained and developed
• Maintain and update a volunteer database for your area  Oversee aspects of work where volunteers are involved.
• Support the fundraising unit in the organisation of events and activities
• Lead volunteers in managing events locally or event participation in consultation with line manager
• Represent the organisation at IR and non-IR events
• Ensure that appropriate materials and equipment are available for events
• Loading, delivering and returning materials and equipment to and from functions
• Maintaining supplies of fundraising/promotional materials at all times.

Assist with Fundraising/Campaigns co-ordination

• To assist with fundraising at all local activities within region
• To ensure that all funds and pledges are collected, stored safely, and acted upon promptly
• To undertake any follow up actions which are required by IRUK or third parties after fundraising has taken place
• To contact local organisations, businesses, schools and mosques for fundraising and collections when required
• To arrange leaflet distributions in liaison with volunteers
• Ensuring that all shops in the region are informed about campaigns/activities and receive relevant materials including posters and leaflets.

Fulfil relevant administration duties

• Process collections using Donation Station within one week of collecting funds
• Ensuring that all funds are banked as a matter of priority
• Dealing with any banking queries when necessary
• Producing and dispatching receipts, certificates and reports to donors.

Communicate related information

• Respond to fundraising and other enquiries in relation to regional activities
• Communicate performance and provide regular updates to Line Manager
• Utilise all regional and personal social media platforms to promote Islamic Relief messaging, campaigns, activities and appeals.

Other

• Any other task as deemed appropriate by line manager in improving the efficiency and performance of Islamic Relief.

General Duties of Islamic Relief Staff Member

• Contribute to the effective and efficient running of Islamic Relief as appropriate
• Participate, as appropriate, in Staff forums and Meetings
• Adhere to Islamic Relief’s Policies and Procedures
• Represent Islamic Relief to the wider community as appropriate
• Treat all colleagues, volunteers and members of the public with dignity and work within and adhere to Islamic Relief’s equal opportunities statement and polices
• Ensure professionalism and credibility at all times
• Any other task as deemed appropriate by manager within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION (Essential)

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief’s vision and mission.

Experience:

• Experience in establishing and developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Demonstrate experience in project coordination i.e. events and campaigns
• Experience of organising and supervising events
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing volunteers
• Full UK Driving license.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to motivate and manage volunteers
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation
• Numerical skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations
• IT literate with ability to use MS packages, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organisational skills i.e. ability to prioritise and plan work, set and achieve deadlines, establish and maintain monitoring systems etc.

Desirable:

• Have a flexible approach to work
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and at short notice.

Touchstone (registered charity No. 1012053) is a leading voluntary sector agency providing high quality services to improve the health and wellbeing of local people.

Title: Liaison and Diversion Peer Support Worker
Based: Barnsley and Doncaster
Salary: NJC Scale Points 7-11, starting at £19,554 per annum
Hours: Part time, 16 hours per week
Contract: This role is fixed term for up to 12 months

Background

The Liaison and Diversion (L&D) Service works with people of all ages (including children and young people) with a wide range of vulnerabilities including poor mental health and learning disabilities, substance misuse and homelessness who have offended or are at risk of offending.  We support service users who have contact with police stations, the courts, prisons and probation. The aim is to work together to reduce the risk factors for reoffending by providing short-term support and signposting service users into longer-term support services.

SWYPFT (South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust) has won the contract to deliver the Liaison and Diversion Service across South Yorkshire from April 2019.  Touchstone is delighted to be a part of this partnership, providing the exciting new volunteer and peer support element of the service.

About the role

You will complement the work of the South Yorkshire Liaison and Diversion service, providing practical and emotional support to service users who have come into contact with the criminal justice system, with support needs around mental health, learning disability and/or substance use.

You will work with a caseload of service users, in the community and at court, recording all interactions with service users in line with Liaison and Diversion procedure and liaising with L&D staff around their support. 

About you

You will need to have lived experience of offending as well as accessing support services. You will have experience of giving and/or receiving peer support and will be able to demonstrate how you manage your recovery and what you are currently doing with your time to being able to step up into full time employment.

The successful candidates will need to have strong communication skills and the ability to positively engage with a wide range of service users, colleagues, and other professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a service working in partnership with the NHS. Peer Support workers will receive a robust package of support and supervision to enable them to manage their workload and promote their wellbeing.

Closing Date: Sunday 30 August 2020
Interviews will be held on: Monday 14 September

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can view the full Job Description and download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Touchstone is an equal opportunities organisation, a Trans Positive employer and applications are welcome from all sections of the community, particularly LGBT communities and/or people with disabilities who are under-represented within Touchstone. Further information can be obtained from our equal opportunities policy.

Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and we do not intend to offer sponsorship for this particular role. You should therefore ensure that you have/will have the right to work in the UK to be able to undertake this role, if appointed, you will be required to provide relevant right to work documents at the point of an offer being made to you.

 

Maternity cover, fixed term up to 12 months
35 hours per week

Known for our life changing work giving young people vital mobility equipment, Whizz-Kidz is a dynamic and forward looking organisation with a solid foundation built over our 30-year history.

We know that Data is the key to doing more and doing it better and we believe that each and every supporter of whatever type deserves the very best experience with us. We are seeking a CRM and Individual’s Fundraising Manager for maternity cover to keep this at the core of what we do.

You need to have an in-depth knowledge of Raisers Edge CRM system, excellent relationship management skills, knowledge of individual giving income channels and impeccable attention to detail. But you also have to bring enthusiasm and drive and ensure our procedures and processes maximise our fundraising.

If you think that’s you – we want to hear from you.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

No Recruitment Agencies Please.

Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 12th August
First Interview Date: Wednesday, 19th August
Second Interview Date: Wednesday, 26th August

Please note; only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.

Whizz-Kidz is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment

Whizz-Kidz is the working name of The Movement for Non-Mobile Children (Whizz-Kidz). Registered charity No. 802872. Company registered in England and Wales No. 2444520. Charity registered in Scotland No. SC042607. 

Bright Future Charity is an Organisation that provides Volunteer Befrienders and Care Attendants to Alleviate Loneliness and Care Cover for Principal Carers in Local Communities in the London & Greater London areas, especially the London Borough of Ealing and Brent. 

The Organisation is  looking for experienced Fundraising Administrators,  Freelance or Office based,  Part Time (1 or 2 days a week).

Experience of Online Researching and Writing Grant Application for Funding would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided. 

Your main responsibilities will be as follows: 

• To identify and gather information regarding potential Donors

• To build databases of Donors and Sponsors 

• To complete and send out Grants applications

• Plus other duties as required by the Organisation

Key skills and competencies:

• Very good command of English both spoken and written

• Very good report writing skills

• Very good IT and telephone manner

• Experience of writing Grant Applications for Charitable Organisations would be an advantage

• Ability to work to deadlines teamed

How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your CV and covering letter.

The Organisation - The Open University Students Association serves the interests of around 170,000 part-time and distance-learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The OU Students Association is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver. Our new strategy includes a strategic aim to ‘Influence and Transform’ by empowering students to take a leading role in influencing the decisions that impact their study journey and their student experience.

The Job - As part of the Volunteering and Representation team, the Events and Projects Officer will lead the planning and delivery of a range of events and projects to promote Volunteering and Representation to students, staff and volunteers. This role will sit in a newly restructured team who work together to support a large team of volunteers, and support the student engagement and student voice activity the Association are involved in.

As a member of a new team and with an exciting remit, this role will be working closely with the Volunteer Training and Wellbeing officer, to create a varied calendar of regular events both to support volunteers and to highlight the great work they are doing to others, creating awareness and engagement with the work of the team. This role is perfect for someone looking for a varied and exciting role in an open and inclusive environment.

Please note that this job is milton keynes based however staff are currently home working until October 2020. 

The Person - You will be educated to degree – level standard and have experience of project management, ideally with training or qualifications in this area, though relevant experience is just as important. You should be a self-motivated and hard-working team player with good organisational and communication skills. This role requires you to be flexible and adaptable with a positive approach and excellent interpersonal skills. The right candidate should be able to plan, prioritise and manage their own time and workload as this role offers the opportunity to work autonomously on your own ideas, with the support of a great team. If you’re looking for a challenging and varied role in a stimulating and unique environment, then this is the role for you.  A full person specification can be found in the Job Related Information whn you click 'apply now'. 

For more details - The full the role description and person specification and details to apply is available on the OU Website. Click on 'Apply now' to get further details. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm Wednesday 12 August 2020

As part of the Management Team the Fundraising Manager will lead the fundraising and membership initiatives and contribute to raising awareness of the Chiltern Society work internally and externally. 

Our Mission:  
Campaigning - to cut overbearing development, pollution, biodiversity loss, protect our chalk streams and climate change. 
Conserving - Chiltern landscapes, nature recovery networks, tranquillity, heritage, footpaths, and all rights of way. 

Promoting - enjoyment and environmental understanding of the Chilterns and encouraging health and wellbeing. 

What we are looking for: 

An enthusiastic individual who loves working within a small dedicated staff and volunteer teams, with strategic partners, local businesses, and the public. The role will provide an opportunity for you to further develop your existing skills in all aspect’s charity fundraising. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication and project management abilities who is confident and flexible. You will be experienced in some or all aspects of the role, show positive initiative, and want to develop within a small, growing, impactful organisation which has big ambitions. 

Someone who will fit well within our small charity staff team, who will not only be able to help grow income and membership in their own right, but they will be able to work with our volunteers, and help raise the profile of the organisation. 

To apply email your CV and cover letter no later than 9.00am on Monday August 24th 

Fundraising and Development Manager (20hr per week)

£35k per annum pro rata, initial 12-month contract

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join YMCA Sutton Coldfield as a Fundraising and Development Manager.

This role is subject to enhanced DBS check.

Send your CV with contact details for 2 referees and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this by 12noon on Monday 24th August 2020.

Interviews on Thursday 3rd September 2020.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Fundraising Team and take responsibility for the Fundraising Database across the department as well as other areas within the organisation that use the Raiser’s Edge system.

Fundraising and Database Officer
Location: Bosham
Salary: £ 21,900 up to £ 22,667
Hours: Full time

This role provides the ideal candidate with a practical working environment to display their excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills, processing dynamic database functions across the hospice while helping to promote strong analysis and data security.

The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum A-level or equivalent, or have at least 3 years work experience, of which 2 years within a fundraising, finance or customer services environment. The ideal candidate will be positive, responsive and helpful with a conscientious and flexible approach to work

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their -

• Ability to develop imports and exports from the database to support segmentation
• Identify supporters who have the potential to engage further with the organisation.
• Ability to provide training and support to Raiser’s Edge users with emphasis on database and supporter management, data analysis, statistical and reporting across the organisation 
• Knowledge of providing an excellent customer services experience or fundraising supporter journey
• Knowledge of CRM database system and processing of transactions.

In addition to day to day management of the database, the postholder will support the Individual Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver the Individual Fundraising Strategy to reach, inspire and support a network of supporters. 

The working atmosphere is friendly, inspiring and supportive through commitment to our Values and inclusive environment.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes; holiday entitlement starting at 27 days per year plus bank holidays (pro rata), a contributory pension scheme, or a continuation of NHS holiday entitlements and NHS Superannuation Scheme if applicable.  Life assurance, discounted gym membership plus a contributory cash reimbursement plan for you and family members.

Closing date – 24 August 2020 (4pm)

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can see the full job description and download the application form.

No agencies please.

Lakeland Arts are currently looking to recruit an experienced Fundraising Officer

to help deliver of our fundraising strategy.

You’ll raise donations and grants to support our programme of exhibitions, participation activities and art and heritage conservation projects. You’ll secure grants and donations from a range of sources, including trusts and foundations, statutory funders, individual donors and corporates.  You’ll help us realise opportunities to grow our voluntary income, especially across individual, legacy and digital giving.  Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders to help deliver the fundraising strategy. 

Key Responsibilities

• Identify potential funders for Lakeland Arts’ programmes and projects.
• Produce high quality funding applications and proposals to a range of funders including trusts and foundations, statutory and Lottery funders, individual donors and corporate sponsors.
• Support the development of individual and legacy giving.
• Explore opportunities to develop digital fundraising.
• Develop and maintain robust fundraising systems and processes.
• Maintain records, develop projections and produce high-quality reports on activity and achievements against Lakeland Arts’ fundraising targets.
• Ensure the highest level of donor care of sponsors and supporters.
• Support with the cultivation of new prospective private donors and help ensure existing relationships with current donors and supporters are maintained and developed.
• Work with colleagues to support, service and develop the Lakeland Arts membership scheme.
• Contribute to Lakeland Arts’ stakeholder events and other activities to promote Lakeland Arts and involve local communities, visitors and key stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record of fundraising in the charity sector. They must be able to prepare and present a compelling fundraising case, particularly through written applications. The candidate will also have excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and influence a number of different stakeholders.

The Application

How to apply: please click on the 'Apply on Website' button to access the full application details and to submit your application.