There are currently over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, and this is expected to increase to 1.1 million by 2021, and 2 million by 2050.

Dementia UK provides specialist dementia support for families through our Admiral Nurse services. When things get challenging or difficult for people with dementia and their families, Admiral Nurses work alongside them, giving the one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions people need. The unique dementia expertise and experience an Admiral Nurse brings is a lifeline - it helps everyone in the family to live more positively with dementia in the present, and to face the challenges of tomorrow with more confidence and less fear.

Our Admiral Nurses work with families across the country, face-to-face, in the community, in hospitals, care homes, hospices and other care providers. Admiral Nurses are reaching more families than ever before – but there’s a long way to go until everyone who needs this support can receive it. For those we can’t yet reach in person, the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline provides support at the end of the phone and on email seven days a week.

It's a really significant time for Community and Events Fundraising at the organisation as we are a key part of a rapidly growing charity, raising a significant portion of the overall income. We offer a supportive environment across the team and organisation, and plenty of opportunity for development and training. This role is a good opportunity for someone motivated and enthusiastic who wants to join a growing charity and start or develop their career in Community Fundraising.

For further information please see attached job description.

Please note only applications including a CV and covering letter will be considered.

Interviews: Friday 13th March

Leading sustainable farming organisation, LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) has an exciting opportunity for a Fundraising Officer based at Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire.

Working under the direction of the Director, Business Development and in line with LEAF’s strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day responsibility for raising funds by researching and applying to appropriate grant-making Trusts, Foundations and Statutory bodies and for growing new corporate and individual donors.

The post holder will work with relevant stakeholders to develop ideas and projects which are then progressed into funding campaigns and applications. They will also identify and build partnerships with other agencies to maximise LEAF’s access to other funding sources and will build and manage relationships with funders to increase income generation.

You will have experience of fundraising and donor engagement across several different funding streams, a proven record of successful funding applications, an understanding of the charitable trust sector and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity, is seeking an outstanding individual for the post of Fundraising Assistant. This role will provide a welcoming reception to everyone visiting the charity, as well as efficient fundraising support to the organisation.

We are seeking a first-class, bright, energetic and pro-active individual, to interact with visitors face-to-face, as well as over the telephone and email. You'll have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills with a good understanding of IT and office systems.  You will be responsible for administrative tasks and will be expected to play a full and active role within the fundraising department and across the organisation. 

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

This role will be based at The Grand Appeal HQ in the charity’s newly renovated building on Upper Maudlin Street opposite the Bristol Children’s Hospital, close to the beautiful Bristol Harbourside and the range of shops in Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars. 

The Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  With a multi-million pound programme of investment in the hospital, from research to family accommodation to patient, family and staff wellbeing, and a growing supporter base, The Grand Appeal is expanding fast.  The Grand Appeal is the charity behind the internationally successful and award-winning Gromit Unleashed and Shaun in the City art trails which are now part of the fabric of the city and which have brought millions of visitors to Bristol from all over the world. 

Based across 6 sites in Bristol, The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive and rewarding workplace for its approx. 50 staff.  The bedrock of our organisation is its strong team culture in which all staff play an important part.  Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and the Grand Appeal’s most important resource.  If this sounds like the right workplace culture for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, get in touch. 

Work for The Grand Appeal and you’ll do more than just a job. Together, we can save lives.

FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT

Context

Established in 2012, The Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre (MDSC) was set up and is led by people with Muscular Dystrophy and their families. Our Board of Trustees all either have muscular dystrophy, including our Chair Ruth Hereford, or have a family member with muscular dystrophy. Our long-term aim as an organisation is to transform access to specialist physiotherapy for all people with MD (18+) in the Midlands region who need it.  From our Centre in Coventry, and with satellite clinics currently in Birmingham and Loughborough, we support people with MD primarily by providing specialist physiotherapy on a long-term basis.  We are the only organisation in the Midlands region to do so, and one of only two in the UK. 

Purpose of the role

In September 2019 we secured a five-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF) to build a platform for expansion to meet increasing demand for our service.   As part of this capacity-building project, our fundraising team is growing, and this necessitates the need for a new post of Fundraising Assistant.  The Fundraising Assistant will provide administrative support to the fundraising function and be an integral part of our small and friendly team at the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre. Through their work, they will contribute towards our mission of transforming access to therapies for people with MD. Whilst prior experience in fundraising is not required as training and coaching will be provided, a natural curiosity, aptitude and determination to learn will be essential. There will be potential for progress in this role and develop fundraising knowledge and skills.  This is an exciting time to join the Muscular Dystrophy Support Centre in a new role of Fundraising Assistant.  We are a small but growing charity, at a key point in our development. The Fundraising Assistant will help increase the capacity of our fundraising team to deliver additional income that will support the charity’s goals.

We are looking for a committed and highly organised assistant with strong written and verbal communication skills to join our small and friendly team. Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, you will be a self-starter with a high degree of motivation to provide the best possible experience for the charity’s supporters and bring effective administrative skills to ensure the efficient running of our fundraising team. You will have the opportunity to recruit and line-manage fundraising interns, with support as appropriate from the Philanthropy Manager.

Initially we are offering 14-21 hours per week, with the potential for flexible working arrangements including some home working and/or specific hours. The nature of the role will involve occasional out of hours work, for example at fundraising events. Other benefits include a salary of £18,000 - £20,000 per annum dependant on experience (pro rata), 28 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays (pro rata); and a 3% employer contribution pension scheme.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further information. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Natasha Sweet, Philanthropy Manager.
 

How to apply

Applicants are requested to apply online with a CV and covering letter. The closing date for applications is 2nd March 2020. We will be holding interviews 18th March 2020.  We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community and actively promote equal opportunities.

Please note this position requires full references and a DBS check which will be carried out prior to employment.

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At DEBRA we are currently looking for a Fundraising Assistant to join our team based at our Head Office in Bracknell. You will play a key role in both the Supporter Care (Community, Challenges, Individual Giving and Legacies) and Events teams. In return, as our Fundraising Assistant, you will receive a competitive salary of £19,000 per annum.

DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal. Around 500,000 people live with the condition worldwide, more than Cystic Fibrosis, but EB is much less well known.

About the Fundraising Assistant role

- Being the first point of contact for enquiries into the fundraising team

- Maintaining supporter records in Progress (database) as a DEBRA Super User for the Fundraising Team

- Creating and preparing reports on Progress

- Ensuring DEBRA gains, and keeps up to date, communication preferences from supporters

- Assisting with Legacy administration

- Maintaining event administration e.g. database entry, invoicing and monitoring Sales Invoice spreadsheet for outstanding payments

- Assisting with event preparation e.g. preparing auction vouchers, pledge cards etc.

- Producing post-event administration e.g. thank you letters, updating of Progress and sold auction item administration

- Managing email and postal mailing lists, maintenance of mailing system and preparation of mailings

- Assisting the Director of Fundraising & Communications where necessary

- Taking notes at DEBRA Fundraising & Communications Team Meetings

What we’re looking for in our Fundraising Assistant:

- Happy working as part of a team but also individually on projects

- Motivated to succeed and make a difference to the lives of those with EB

- Keen to try new ideas and not afraid of occasionally getting things wrong

- I.T. proficient and has a keen eye for detail

- Has strong administration skills

- Excellent at prioritising conflicting demands

- Of a positive disposition and demonstrates self-motivation

Working at DEBRA

In fundraising we are looking forward to another busy year with the launch of an Arctic Challenge, a new Gifts in Wills campaign and a full events calendar. It is also an exciting time to be joining the #FightEB movement as we have relocated to new, modern offices (The Capitol Building) located just 10 minutes’ walk from Bracknell train station. The team are friendly and barely a week goes by when there isn’t cake in the office!

If you are enthusiastic about the contribution you could make and would like to join our team as our new Fundraising Assistant please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

Events Fundraising Assistant (Sports)

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Events Fundraising Assistant (Sports)
Location: London
Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: 4 March 2020

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sports Events Fundraising Assistant to join our dynamic and ambitious team. This role will support the delivery of our events portfolio which includes running, trekking, cycling, swimming and skydiving. The role is responsible for offering excellent customer care for all current and potential event participants.

About you:

We need someone enthusiastic, creative and highly organised. You’ll be able to prioritise your workload effectively and be experienced in providing excellent customer care. We’re looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income and increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Officer, Events Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

Fundraising Assistant/Administrator (Trusts and Grants)

You will join our client as a Fundraising Assistant/Administrator. This role plays an important part in researching funding opportunities, supporting the writing and developing of trusts and grant applications and reports, as well as providing administrative support to the Trusts and Grants Officer.

Fundraising Assistant/Administrator (Trusts and Grants) Responsibilities:

- Increasing the prospect base and pipeline by identifying potential new funders.
- Implementing their Trust fundraising strategy for Trusts, developing and writing high quality funding application to key funders.
- Monitoring income from Trusts and reporting against key performance indicators.
- Identifying and cultivating relationships with potential new funders through a range of communications.
- Maintaining accurate funder records on their CRM database.

Fundraising Assistant/Administrator (Trusts and Grants) Requirements:

- Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with external supporters.
- Experience of writing charity funding proposals.
- A very high standard of written English and close attention to detail.
- Proven track record of effective and efficient administration, providing support and the use of ICT.

Along with strong research skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and meet multiple deadlines, you will be able to analyse, understand and evaluate financial information. You will be a first class communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people both internally and externally in person, by phone and email.

Our client offer a comprehensive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance, access to an employee assistance programme, wellbeing portal and discounts on goods and retail vouchers and cash back on purchases from eating out, entertainment, supermarkets, clothing and travel.

They are a disability confident committed employer and welcome diversity, promote equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About Our Client:

Our client is an assistance dog charity which transforms the lives of disabled people through partnership with their specially trained assistance dogs.

Location: Heyshott, West Sussex

Job type: Part Time, Permanent, 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £18,321 to £20,611 depending on experience pro rata to £10,992.60 to £12,366.60 for part time (depending on experience)

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Annual Leave, wide range of discounts at high street shops

Closing date for applications: 01 March 2020
1st Interview: 17 March 2020
2nd Interview: 24 March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Trusts and Grants Assistant, Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, Assistant Trusts Fundraiser, Assistant Grants Fundraiser, Business Development Executive, etc.

Ref: 91672

Database Assistant (Fundraising)

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Fundraising Database Support Assistant
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience, plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 27 February 2020
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

As part of the Fundraising Database Support team you will have a stimulating variety of responsibilities. You will carry out data imports into the Fundraising CRM from a wide range of sources, checking and preparing the data and running rigorous pre and post import checks to ensure accuracy; you will maintain codes and values within the CRM to support business requirements; you will deal with a constant flow of import, update and information requests from business owners. To achieve an excellent level of service you will be eager to acquire a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the CRM and of our colleagues’ business requirements. You will thereby enable the Society to maximise our income and to provide the best possible customer experience to our supporters, volunteers and staff.

About you:

You possess the enthusiasm to learn and understand every aspect of the role; you can demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and aptitude in handling data, with an innovative and inquisitive interest in what we do, why we do it and how we could do it better. You are able to organise your own work efficiently and you are dedicated to supporting and improving your team and enabling your colleagues.

You may have experience of the following: Data Entry Officer, Database Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, Third Sector, DBA, CRM, Database Officer, Data Analyst, Database Administrator, Fundraising Databases, etc.

We are looking for an experienced administrator, who can play a key role in managing our finances and help us raise vital funds for our work. Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a passion for young people are essential!

This is a new role which is designed to help us move forward with our vision to see the young people of Weston living life to the full!

WCYP started in 1992 as a ministry of the parish church in Weston, Southampton. The project has grown considerably in recent years and is now registered as a separate Christian charity with two key objectives: 

• promoting the personal, social and educational welfare of young people, and
• promoting the gospel of Jesus Christ among those young people. 

Your role will be to manage - and report upon - the financial activities of the project and to assist the trustees and project manager with the implementation the charity's fundraising strategy.

Hours: 16 hours per week

The position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The deadline for applications to be received is the March 1 2020.

Charity No: 1173543

This role is partially funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

We are looking for someone with office experience in the charity and/or hospitality sector who is competent with databases, all Microsoft packages, specifically Word, Excel and Publisher and all social media platforms.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and organised person. This is a busy, high achieving department, so we need someone who is able to be hands on with the day to day administrative tasks and knows how to prioritize and juggle competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• To help with the administration of UK events to a professional standard
• To ensure maximum income generation associated with sponsorship, ticket sales, prizes and other fundraising initiatives and to provide full administrative support to the Fundraising and Marketing Team.
• Assist in the development of fundraising initiatives to attract and engage core and prospective partners.
• Responding to and maximising all interest resulting from mail, telephone, website and social media enquiries.
• To monitor social media to ensure comments /feedback are responded to asap, liaising with relevant teams where necessary to formulate an agreed response.
• Carry out research to identify future supporters within our industry and developing appropriate and timely approaches to significant prospects.
• Administration of fundraising database
• Regularly updating our social media accounts
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks and work to deadline.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• To be self-motivated and proactive with the ability to follow through on requirements.
• Occasional evening work may be required due to fundraising events.
• Assistance with wider office tasks and any other general admin duties that may be reasonably required eg opening of post, going to the post office, arranging couriers

Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children and young people with terminal conditions and their loved ones, across Kent, East Sussex and South East London.

Every role at Demelza contributes and impacts on our ability to support each child, young person and their family achieve the best possible life, whatever their challenges.

We seek a dynamic individual to join our operations function within the Fundraising and Marketing team. This is a new role to provide essential administrative support to the team, in areas such as project management, financial administration and reporting.

You will have experience in an operations and/or administration role, providing support on key tasks and projects for multiple stakeholders and colleagues. You will be a proficient organiser, able to re-prioritise a changing workload, as well as an excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be a highly motivated team player.

Proven experience of project management, and the ability to identify, understand, resolve and learn from problems, is desirable.

Apply now to join #TeamDemelza and be part of our passion and dedication to be there when we are needed the most.

Closing Date – Thursday 12th March 2020

Interview Date – Monday 23rd March 2020

We are looking for an experienced temporary Community & Events Fundraising Assistant for an inspiring medical charity . You will need strong FR/Events experience with use of Raisers Edge. Immediate start !

The Role
Be responsible for importing key data to Raisers Edge. Ensure all supporter data is logged accurately on Raisers Edge. Assist with amendments and data cleaning as required. Monitor income coding and ensure accurate record keeping.
Provision of administrative and project support to the Community & Events.
Attend events and assist with activities on the day as directed, including set up and break down, preparation of event materials, and assisting volunteers/fundraisers.
Offering excellent customer care and delivering high standard of stewardship to supporters.
Assist with collation, packing and dispatch of materials for events. Monitor and maintain department stock levels of fundraising and support materials.

The Candidate
Experience of general office administration and support.
Experience of using a customer database, such as Raisers Edge or similar.
Demonstrable commitment to collaborative team work; able to develop positive working relationships internally and externally.
Good IT skills, in particular use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
Good standard of numeracy; able to maintain/monitor accurate financial records.

The Candidate

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.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. Please take the time to read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION then complete the APPLICATION FORM found on on our website.  Please do not send a CV as we are unable to accept them.

** This posts has become vacant due to growth and internal promotion and previous applicants need not apply.

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff

11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification

Age UK Exeter is a local, independent charity with its own locally elected board of trustees.  We have grown a strong reputation for putting the individual older person at the heart of all we do, providing a wide range of support and opportunities to over a thousand older people in the city each week. We achieve this through our 110 dedicated staff, 300+ fantastic volunteers and the ability to find the funds we need to keep all our plates spinning!

This is where you come in. We’re looking for a Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager with the qualities and skills to take our community fundraising to the next level. By building on our supporter base of 1,000+ local people, many local businesses and our great reputation in the city, you will let people know the importance and value of what we do, engaging public support to realise our vision of a city where every older person is able to get the most out of life, whatever their circumstances. Our focus is on developing community, civic and business support to raise funds for us, growing the number of individual regular donors who want to support the charity and creating successful events.

We’re looking for someone with a proven track record as a charity fundraiser in a community, corporate or events team, who has the ability to lead, motivate and support a small fundraising team and can engage, enthuse and encourage a wide range of audiences to bring them to our cause.

Job Description

Main Duties:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with individuals, supporters, community groups and local businesses to increase their fundraising and encourage participation in events and activities
• Promote the fundraising needs of the charity to a wide range of audiences through the most appropriate channels
• Maximise individual, community and corporate engagement in the charity’s ‘Eat Together for Age UK Exeter’ fundraising campaign, 10k Run, Gala Dinner, Sponsored Walk, Big Knit  and Christmas Appeal
• Promote and increase regular giving by Direct Debit or via the website and substantially grow our ‘Friends’ supporter base
• Plan, develop and implement new initiatives, activities and events that will maximise fundraising income
• Line manage the Marketing and Digital Fundraising Co-ordinator (12 hrs pw) and the Community Fundraising Assistant (12 hrs pw)
• Recruiting, supervising and supporting fundraising volunteers within the team
• Give talks and presentations to local groups and businesses to encourage their support and participation in our fundraising activities and increase the number of Charity of the Year nominations we win
• Oversee our Blackbaud eTapestry CRM system to ensure it is up to date, using its data to manage relationships, understand what motivates supporters and provide good stewardship
• Work with Marketing Co-ordinator and Fundraising Assistant to produce engaging content for the charity’s social media and print channels
• Optimise press and media publicity associated with our supporters through press releases and radio/TV interviews
• Ensure all gifts and donations are appropriately acknowledged and enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner 
• Monitor and evaluate community fundraising activities against agreed targets reporting back to the Chief Executive and Board on a regular basis
• Keep abreast of developments, issues and best practice relevant to community fundraising
• Work within Institute of Fundraising guidelines
• Undertake any reasonable additional and ad hoc tasks as required

Probation Period: 6 months

Notice Period: 2 months on either side.

Annual Leave: 7 weeks per annum including Public Holidays on a pro-rata basis

Pension: Staff aged between 22 and state retirement age earning above the threshold for income tax will be automatically enrolled into the Scottish Widows Age UK pension scheme based on a 5% contribution by both employer and employee. Staff may opt out of the scheme within 30 days of receiving the scheme’s joiner’s pack for a full refund of any contribution made.

Travel: A mileage allowance of 40p per mile is paid for essential travel.

Time off in Lieu: At times some work may be required to be undertaken outside of your contracted hours for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven track record as a fundraiser in a community, corporate or events fundraising team
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a small fundraising team
• Experience of working to and delivering targets
• Ability to plan and achieve set goals within realistic time frames
• Good understanding of fundraising principles and practice
• Knowledge of budget setting and the principles of cost-effective fundraising
• Well organised, with good initiative
• Excellent people skills and a confident and persuasive communicator with people at all levels both written and oral
• Confident IT user including internet, email, CRM databases and MS Office
• Understanding and experience of role social media platforms play in fundraising
• Networking skills that enable you to quickly make connections and build positive relationships that will help us reach our goals
• Ability to manage and prioritise competing demands
• Good understanding of fundraising best practice and the role of the Fundraising Regulator
• Empathy with and commitment to the work of Age UK Exeter
• Resilient in the face of the challenges fundraising can present
• Understanding of confidentiality and the requirements of General Data Protection Regulations

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of issues such as loneliness and isolation and dementia and the impact they have on individuals and families
• Experience of recruiting, supporting and supervising volunteers or working with or as a volunteer
• Understanding and experience of editing and updating websites within a content management system. 
• Sales and/or Marketing experience
• Sense of humour

Background Information 

We’ve been helping older people in Exetermake the most of life for over 30 years

Come and join us!

We’re looking for a Community & Corporate Fundraising Manager with the qualities and skills to take our community fundraising to the next level. In the last financial year we achieved nearly £50,000 in donations and over £77,000 from fundraising activities from a total income of nearly £1.5m. Of the fourteen different services we provide, three are free to the public and are therefore reliant on fundraising income survive and prosper. These are our Befriending services that link people together, our Dementia Carers Support project that provides practical and emotional support to over 120 carers of people living with dementia and our Information and Advice service which each year responds to around 2,500 enquiries and helps older people in Exeter gain an additional £1.1m in unclaimed benefits.

We need your energy, skills and resourcefulness to unlock the funds that can secure these services and also make a valuable contribution to the core costs of the charity. By building on our supporter base of 1,000+ local people, many local businesses and our great reputation in the city, you will let people know the importance and value of what we do, engaging public support to realise our vision of a city where every older person is able to get the most out of life, whatever their circumstances. Our focus is on building community, civic and business support to raise funds for us, growing the number of regular donors who want to support the charity and creating successful events. We use Blackbaud eTapestry donor management software to maximise our effectiveness and ensure we respond to our donors appropriately.

Here’s the back story

Age UK Exeter is a local, independent charity and part of a national network of 130 Age UKs across England. We have grown a strong reputation for putting the individual older person at the heart of all we do and now provide support and opportunities to over a thousand older people in the city each week. We achieve this through our 110 dedicated staff and over 300 fantastic volunteers who give their time and skills so generously for the benefit of others.

We’re an independent charity with our own locally elected Board of Trustees, responsible for our own funding and governance and part of the national Age UK network. We have our main centre and offices in Cowick Street, St Thomas, a further large centre in Mount Pleasant and provide community services right across the city.

A lot of what we do is about combating the loneliness and isolation that still faces so many older people in Exeter. Of the 20,000 older people in the city, over 7,000 live alone and a survey we conducted a little while ago showed that nearly a third of local people aged over 80 said they felt lonely most or all of the time.

Because we know everyone is different, we work hard to offer a wide range of opportunities for people to come together in ways that suit them. This could be anything from one to one befriending and telephone support to special interest groups, weekly social groups or a ‘Men in Sheds’ workshop where older men come together to refurbish old tools and gardening equipment for sale to the public.

We also support people with more complex health and social care needs through our Day Care clubs, Enabling, Home from Hospital, Dementia Carers Support and Wellbeing Exeter services. In addition to these we provide a comprehensive Information and Advice service that helps older people and their families navigate an increasingly complex world, claim the benefits to which they’re entitled and plan ahead for the future.

How We Make a Difference

In 2018/19 we provided the following:

• Information and Advice – responded to over 3,000 enquiries for help
• Benefits take-up – helped local older people gain an additional £1.1m in benefits
• Day services for older people with complex needs – 10,000 attendances
• Café offering good value, freshly cooked meals – 12,500 meals served
• Activity groups - Tai Chi, exercise, choir, computer training – 9,000 sessions
• Wellbeing and social inclusion – 200 older people supported
• Support for carers of people with dementia –  over 120 families supported
• Home from Hospital – 818 people supported at the RD&E
• Enabling & Home Help service –  over 24,000 hours of support to 250 individuals
• Volunteer visiting for older people who live alone – 2,500 visits
• Telephone contact-line for people living alone – 4,500 calls
• Men in Sheds refurbishing donated tools and garden implements – 60 men involved, raising nearly £60,000 in sales through our shop in Paris Street
• Drop-in social groups  – over 50 attendances per week
• We received 30,000 phone calls to our office
• And 11,000 visitors to our reception
• And we’re just completing a three year research project with the University of Exeter and the Open University looking at how older people’s formal and informal support networks can be enhanced and strengthened through the use of technology.

We need to realise nearly £1.5m every year to maintain all that we do and this is achieved by a mixture of fundraising and donations (9%), contracts with Devon County Council and the RD&E Hospital Trust (32%), fees (35%), grants (14%) legacies and our Men in Sheds social enterprise and shop (4%).

Closing Date for Applications:  12 noon, Wednesday 11th March

Interviews: Week commencing 16th March at 138 Cowick Street, EX4 1HS

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone but in the interests of economy we regret we are unable to acknowledge other applications.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Martyn Rogers, CEO