This is an amazing opportunity to join our organisation to use your skills and abilities to serve the global persecuted Church. In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you will be working within our donation processing team.

Experience in a data-processing or finance role would be advantageous, as would a knowledge of Gift Aid, but are not essential as full training will be provided.

Why Barnabas Fund?

As a world-renowned international aid agency, Barnabas Fund serves the global persecuted Church by channelling practical aid to suffering Christians in over 80 countries who face oppression, discrimination and persecution. This is an opportunity to be part of an organisation that transforms the lives of our persecuted Christian family throughout the world.

What will you be doing:

You will be involved in processing incoming donations on our gifts database (Raiser’s Edge), creating and amending supporters’ records, preparing banking and recording Gift Aid on our gifts database.  Additionally, you will be responding and answering supporter queries on the phone.

What will you need:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Work to deadlines.
• Work flexibly within a team.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Salary is dependent on skills and experience.

You will be working within our Donations Processing team from our UK office in Coventry. This is an office-based role.

Any successful candidate will need to be committed to Barnabas Fund’s ethos, statement of faith and aims and already have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, select the apply button and follow the instructions on our website.

World Villages for Children are delighted to announce this new, pivotal role within the charity. Responsible for creating and leading fundraising strategy for the organisation, this is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful fundraiser to define and grow this new role, generate immediate impact and transform the lives of the world's poorest children.

By supporting the Christian, humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary, each year we help more than 20,000 impoverished children of any faith or none to receive the chance of education in their schools in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania. So far over 150,000 children and their families have been helped out of poverty.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of fundraising, including a proven track record of writing proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies as well as major donors.

The role is part of the senior management of the charity and involves close collaboration with UK Manager and trustees as well as working within our small and friendly office team. The role also includes international scope, both through liaison with our partner organisations around the world, and with overseas donors.

If you are a self-starter, with the big picture in mind, hands-on, brilliant with people, experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and closing the deal this could be the role for you.

For more information please see attached full advertisement together with Job Description and Person specification and recruitment information pack. 

Apply online here and send us your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 26th March 2020. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2020. 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 3 April 2020 you should assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest in World Villages for Children.

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About us

akt is the UK’s national LGBTQ Youth Homelessness charity.  We provide safe homes, mentoring, and support to ensure that no young person needs to choose between a safe home and being who they are. Currently 24% of young people facing homelessness in the UK identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender, and 77% cite abuse and rejection by their families after coming out as the primary reason for seeking help. The charity was founded in 1989 and operates service centres in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and works online through a digital service providing support and opportunities for e-mentoring across the UK. In 2012, akt opened the UK’s first emergency safe house for young LGBT people in the UK.  akt works with over 2,000 vulnerable young people a year providing both face to face and online assistance.

The team

This role sits within akt’s London Service Centre as part of the fundraising team and will be directly supervised by the Director of Fundraising.  The akt fundraising team comprises of:  The Director of Fundraising (London), Manager of Engagement (London), Community Giving Coordinator (London), Supporter Care Officer (London), Trust and Foundation Officer (Newcastle; part-time) and Community Giving Officer (Manchester; part-time). 

The role

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing relationships and growing income from corporate and individual donors (entry and mid-level) and corporate LGBT Networks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• With the Director of Fundraising, develop stewardship, cultivation and recognition plans for individual and corporate (entry to mid-level). 
• Plan and undertake face to face cultivation and solicitation visits with mid-level prospects of all types, with a view to establishing ownership of a growing number of prospects and donors.
• Strengthen and develop relationships with existing and new corporate LGBT networks to grow this income stream and facilitate volunteer opportunities. 
• With the Supporter Care officer, be responsible for the administration of gifts including managing gift renewals, recording new gifts and records on the database (ThankQ), generating thank-you letters and dealing with administration of Standing Orders, Direct Debit payments, etc.
• Dealing with enquiries from donors, supporters and volunteers, etc. in a welcoming, friendly and helpful manner, and ensuring that their requests are acted upon speedily and efficiently.
• Attending events as required.
• Performing other duties, as required, to fulfil department’s responsibilities and help other members of the wider team at busy times.

Young K&C is a brand-new charity established to support children and young people in Kensington & Chelsea.  Young K&C is an innovative cross-sector partnership, working with youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses and Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

The Fundraising & Development Manager will help build and manage the membership base and create strong consortia.  You will have tenacity and drive, leading large scale funding applications and working with corporates and individuals to leverage investment.

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled individual into an exciting and flexible environment which offers excellent prospects as the charity develops.

This is a full time role but part time hours/ job share negotiable for the right candidate/s.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual with proven experience to join our small and successful, national charity as our Fundraising Manager. The purpose of the job is to research and identify trust and foundation funding opportunities for Unlock and maximise immediate and long-term income.

The successful candidate will work with the co-directors to develop current and future project plans and write compelling proposals/applications to secure significant income from trusts and foundations. They will co-ordinate input from across relevant team members and collate internal data to write and deliver timely and accurate funder reports. They will help build and maintain strategic relationships with funders and lead on donor communications across various channels.

Our ideal candidate will have experience as a professional fundraiser with a proven success in securing funds through an application process. They will have excellent written and spoken communication skills, a strong track record of grant income generation and a commitment to Unlock’s mission. They will need to be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and committed to working as part of a small and friendly team based at our office in Maidstone.

About the role

The Community and Events Fundraising Officer will be responsible for delivering CICRA’s community and events portfolio and engage with a wide range of supporters, volunteers and members. This new role focuses on supporting CICRA’s fundraising in order to grow our income and supporter base alongside our reach and our membership. We are looking for someone to support and encourage our fundraisers and deal empathetically with our members.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for cultivating support, thanking donors and delivering an excellent supporter journey to all our fundraisers. You will occasionally be asked to attend events outside of usual working hours but will receive time off in lieu. This role is intended as full time 35 hours per week, with 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) and includes a NEST pension. However, we are open to some flexibility on total hours for the right candidate, though we do need 5 day cover in the office.

About you

With responsibility for the delivery of our community and events portfolio, you will have the ability to work on your own initiative, build rapport quickly, and you will have a natural passion for building relationships and delivering the highest levels of stewardship. You will be an ambitious fundraiser with a minimum of 12 months community or events fundraising under your belt. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise your workload and manage multiple tasks, as well as produce regular reports and mailings. You will contribute to a small charity team and bring with you a passion for fundraising.

This is an exciting opportunity to extend your experience of fundraising, using your own initiative to inspire members/supporters/ schools/local groups etc.  to fundraise for CICRA, with either yours or their ideas and in doing so help children with inflammatory bowel disease and their families. 

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 31st March 2020,

Please note we may interview candidates that are a strong match before the closing date.

CICRA is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of background. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society.

Global Rahmah Foundation

Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator

Location: Manchester

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Experience: Fundraising, 3 years

Global Rahmah Foundation is an international faith based humanitarian charity which strives to alleviate the suffering of needy people.

Our vision is to reach out and provide hope and assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in the world. We work to empower communities by providing them with sustainable, long term assistance to encourage growth and ensure the dignity of those we seek to assist.

We are seeking a highly motivated Fundraising Coordinator to join GRF, based in Manchester. We are looking for a driven, passionate individual to help recognise our fundraising ambitions!

Reporting to the manager, you will be directly responsible for promoting, co-ordinating and supporting fundraising at GRF. You will specifically focus on key areas of community fundraising, donations and legacy fundraising to work towards achieving targets and sustainability of our charity.

The Role:

- To work with the fundraising manager to help develop and maintain key fundraising systems

- Pro-actively work to achieve agreed income

- To actively and effectively promote fundraising opportunities to both internal and external stakeholders

- Increase internal knowledge and confidence in relation to fundraising

- Raise GRF's profile through fundraising activities

- Organise, manage and execute events

-Overlook ticket sales and event promotion

- Help establish and maintain a fundraising database

- Co-ordinate the recruitment and support of volunteers to support local fundraising

We are looking for someone who enjoys the challenges of and has a flare for negotiating, networking and developing relationships across a wide range of external customers including individuals, groups, companies and high value contacts, with the ability to deliver to target.

We are looking for someone who as the coordinator, can work as part of a team, whilst coordinating and pulling together information for the fundraising team, to be a central contact for fundraising activities within the organisation, supporting our fundraising volunteers, ensuring that the fundraising activities make the best use of volunteers, resources and systems to deliver objectives.

Other responsibilities will include responding to general enquiries from supporters, members of the public and internal colleagues in a timely manner, being aware of the overall activities of GRF and to represent GRF at functions when required.

Whilst there is a level of autonomy with this post, and an expectation that the successful applicant will manage their own work volumes and priorities for their workload, there are the inevitable requirements to ensure that all donor information is recorded on the Fundraising Database as appropriate, to work within the agreed budgets as directed, and to complete any other tasks that may be reasonably asked of you by the Manager.

About you:

- Demonstrable community fundraising experience is essential (minimum 3 years)

- Must have a full UK drivers licence and be willing to travel

- Adaptable communication skills

- Ability to work autonomously and self-direct

- Database experience

- Ability to confidently network, develop and sustain partnerships

- Problem solving, solution focused approach

- Enthusiastic and able to motivate both self and others

- Must respect and adhere to Islamic principles

To Apply:

Apply online and attach your CV.

Any employment with Global Rahmah Foundation will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory job references, relevant screening and proof of eligibility to live and work in the UK.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

To secure funds and donations for The Moorland Mousie Trust’s work throughout the country including at the Exmoor Pony Centre.  Following our fundraising strategy to achieve individual fundraising targets and manage budgets.

• Ensure all charity fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and recognised code of practice including existing and new legislation and guidance from the Institute of Fundraising
• Inspiring and facilitating supporters to raise money including community based initiatives
• Develop our subscription based giving schemes
• Encourage and increase standing order/regular giving
• Building volunteer and community involvement
• Develop ‘in aid of’ fundraising and co-ordinate annual fundraising events
• Develop Legacy and In Memory giving
• Increase funds by researching and targeting individual sponsors and corporate organisations
• Attend onsite and offsite events including shows and networking events
• Develop the fundraising presence at the Exmoor Pony Centre and within the work of the charity
• To work alongside the administrator to develop and use the CRM system.
• To work with volunteers, work experience and staff in pursuing the aims of the charity

Hours: Full-time, but with some flexibility possible

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £23,533+ 8% pension contribution

Deadline: Monday 6 April 2020 at 9am

Background

ShareAction is a charity and campaigning organisation working to unleash the power of the financial system to drive social progress and protect our environment. We focus on transforming the investment system, using it as a lever to generate positive social and environmental impact in the real world.

We do this by:

• Educating and working with investors to improve their practices;
• Influencing the policy-makers and industry regulators that can ensure the investment system serves society’s interests in the long-term;
• Campaigning to unlock the power of investors, as shareholders in companies, to change corporate behaviour (on issues such as climate change, good work and human rights, sustainable food and public health);
• Mobilising ordinary people, who have a stake in the investment system through their pensions and savings, to demand a change in how their money is invested;
• Collaborating with other civil society organisations who share our vision.

Job Description

We are looking for a new Fundraising Assistant to join our growing team. ShareAction is an ambitious organisation with a bold vision, and our success is dependent on securing increased funding to ensure financial sustainability and enable us to reach our goals. At this time of growth, we need a team player with excellent organisational, administrative and research skills to provide much needed support to the whole Fundraising team.

This is an ideal role for somebody with a broad administrative and/or operations background interested in moving into fundraising and gaining insight into the charity sector. As part of a small team, you will play a vital role in supporting the fundraising efforts of all staff, and will have the opportunity to build experience and exposure to different areas of fundraising, including trusts and foundations, statutory, major donor and email fundraising.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In assisting with the coordination of the fundraising portfolio, the main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Maintaining up-to-date supporter records on our database and identifying opportunities to improve processes for tracking relationships and capturing data on our progress;
• Monitoring online and postal donations and ensuring a high level of donor care is maintained, including thanking and being the first point of contact for individual donor enquiries;
• Researching prospective trusts, foundations,statutory funders, as well as major donors identified by the team;
• Assisting in the planning, administration and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events;
• Assisting in regular reporting and updates to both staff and funders;
• Working with the Finance team to track donation payments, process invoices etc;
• Taking and disseminating notes at internal and external fundraising meetings;
• Supporting the Senior Fundraising Manager and the Communications team in the online administration of the Mid-Value donor (‘Partners’) and Individual Giving Programmes;
• Other ad-hoc administrative duties as and when required.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and the role might evolve over time.

Person specification

We are looking for a passionate, determined individual, with the following experience and skills:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in general office administration;
• Experience of maintaining a database and managing accurate records and tracking systems;
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal;
• Exceptional organisational, administrative and prioritisation skills.

DESIRABLE

• Experience in donor care or customer service;
• Experience in working in a fundraising environment;
• Experience in events administration;
• An understanding and passion for the role of the investment system in driving positive change in corporate behavior;
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, including SharePoint;
• Familiarity with Salesforce (or other CRM system).

ShareAction values and respects all differences in people (see and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available- such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

ShareAction’s London office is based in vibrant Bermondsey and within 5 minutes' walk of London Bridge underground and national rail.

Due to Covid-19, where possible, all interviews will take place online.

Staff Benefits are detailed on our website vacancies page.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website vacancies page via the Apply button.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note that to be considered for this post you must be legally eligible to work in the UK. 

Refuge is the UK’s largest provider of specialist services for victims of all forms of gender-based violence (domestic, sexual, so called ‘honour’ violence, modern slavery and human trafficking, prostitution, forced marriage, stalking and FGM). Every day we support over 6,000 women and children in our national network of services.  These include Independent Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Advocacy services (IDVAs/ISVAs and IGVAs), community outreach, specialist refuge accommodation, sanctuary services, culturally-specific services and the Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline. We advise Government and lobby hard to keep violence against women and girls high on the public agenda. We run award-winning prevention and public education campaigns, manage a busy press office and website, and we are an accredited training provider. We give a voice to the voiceless.

As Events fundraising executive, you will be responsible for recruiting and engaging supporters to raise income for Refuge by delivering our events fundraising programme, including London Marathon, challenge events and running events. This will include recruitment, engagement and motivation of supporters, to maximise all income opportunities. You will also be working with the Events and community fundraising manager to develop and deliver a new event product for Refuge.

To be the successful candidate you will have experience of working in a fundraising environment, ideally in an events fundraising capacity. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to motivate and recognise the efforts of our event supporters, as well as have an unquestionable attention to detail. You will thrive on a busy but rewarding workload. It is essential that you are willing and able to work in a positive and proactive manner, under your own initiative, whilst keeping abreast of latest competitive charity marketplace developments, adhering to best practice fundraising guidelines. You will be a passionate fundraiser who is looking to further their career within an organisation working to support women and children escaping domestic violence.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development.  Other benefits include 28 days holiday, pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme.

Please visit Refuge’s website for further details and other opportunities.

Closing date: 12th April 2020 
Interview date: 20th April 2020

A basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Are you keen to support your local community?

Using the power of football, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT) worked with over 43,500 people during 2018/19, empowering communities and changing lives. Based on the needs of the community, we work in partnership to deliver high quality programmes that deliver a lasting impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Charlton Athletic Community Trust as it grows its fundraising income to support the organisation’s work at the heart of the community, working for one of the largest football community trusts in the country. The role will build on CACT’s excellent track record for events, growing our supporter base and developing new streams of income, focusing on individuals and community.

Our ideal candidate is an organised and motivated individual who is interested in developing their fundraising career, taking on a diverse role within a small team.

For further information please download an application pack.

CACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any job offer is subject to satisfactory employment references and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Role summary

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining Jigsaw’s existing partnerships, forming new relationships and managing Jigsaw’s events portfolio. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to ensure that fundraising targets are met with regards to Corporate, Community and Events fundraising. You will also have responsibility for line managing Jigsaw’s office based Fundraising Volunteers as well as developing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteer programme.

You will make a difference by:

• Helping drive forwards the Fundraising Team strategy
• Growing charitable income
• Creating and strengthening relationships with corporate partners, community groups, institutions and individuals
• Managing Jigsaw’s Fundraising Volunteers Programme
• Promoting and managing Jigsaw’s fundraising events

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Direct experience of at least one of the key areas of fundraising. Either corporate, community or events fundraising
• Knowledge and experience of the fundraising environment and regulatory framework in the voluntary sector
• Excellent communication skills with experience of writing and editing promotional material
• Experience of networking and building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Good IT skills to include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience of working with and managing volunteers

Salary: £25,000- £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract terms: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Annual Leave: 25 days (up to 4 to be taken between Christmas & New Year) plus bank holidays

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Charity People are so pleased to be working with London Scottish Regimental Trust, a fantastic Scottish heritage charity, who are looking for a new Fundraising Co-ordinator to focus on securing individual gifts for the London Scottish Regimental Trust.

Job Title: Fundraising Co-ordinator
Charity: London Scottish Regimental Trust
Location: Westminster, London
Salary: £17,000-£23,000
Contract: Full time, Permanent

About the Appeal

London Scottish House is an amazing community hub for Scotland, based in Westminster, London. LSH provides a venue for culture, heritage, arts and social use with a museum for historic and educational purposes.

LSH is made up of two Trusts, The London Scottish Headquarters Trust and The London Scottish Regimental Trust. The Appeal that you will be working on is managed by The London Scottish Regimental Trust. Funding of £10 million is sought to begin the refurbishment work of LSH, which will help continue to reinforce a strong historical union between Scotland and London by renovating the house which enables people to work, visit and learn about Scottish culture.

This role will be working with the London Scottish Regimental Trust, home to a substantial but diverse collection of artefacts dating back to 1859, the Museum represents the Regiment's contribution to the social and military history of both Scotland and London. It is one of only a few private collections to exist and an increasingly rare example of a single regimental museum.

About the role

This is a really unique and exciting opportunity for someone who would like to gain fundraising experience with an amazing organisation. You will be working closely with the Appeal Director and Major Gifts Manager to support the London Scottish Regiment Trust by raising gifts from a variety of funding streams, such as trusts, foundations, corporates, high-net-worth individuals and legacies. You will also lead on organising events to raise the organisation's profile, as well as ensuring all data on the contact management system is accurate. Working within the ambitious and dedicated team, you will research and identify new prospective donors and plan relationship building to maximise income.

About the person

The ideal person for this role will have previous experience within a fundraising, sales or marketing environment, with successful experience in developing and managing relationships. You will also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly organised and efficient at working to deadlines as well as being target driven. This is a really amazing charity and they are looking for someone who is as excited as they are about this appeal, and someone who will bring a proactive and driven approach to this role.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Stuart at Charity People.

One of the UK's largest children's charities are looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join their successful team at their London Head office.

Location: London-Essex Border
Salary: c. £28,500 - 31,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities and Activities will include:
-Consultation with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager, devise an operational marketing plan for growth across allocated community programmes
-Monitor and evaluate financial targets and KPIs, raising any potential shortfalls with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and planning in contingencies when required
-Lead on developing and maintaining a portfolio of high value supporters, fundraising volunteers and organisations providing first class stewardship management and supporter care
-Advise and optimise the fundraising of supporters who wish to fundraise through their own efforts for the charity
-Influence key supporters and stakeholders within the community fundraising environment to deliver the organisations strategic goals
-Own and develop a portfolio of high value supporters, following an excellent
reward and recognition programme to maximise retention and repeat giving
rates
-Implement, manage and execute a proactive programme of activity to drive growth across the allocated community programme

In order to apply for this position, you should have the following skills and experience:
-Significant experience within community fundraising
-Experience of working with individuals, businesses and community groups in a community fundraising context.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
-Excellent project management skills
-Strong organisational, multi-tasking and administrative skills
-Ability to build strong relationship

To find out more please send a copy of your CV to [email protected] Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted with further information.