Main Purpose of Job

The post holder will be responsible for generating income from community fundraising activity across Devon, Dorset and Somerset.  Key to this role is the desire and ability to work with people at all levels, developing and maintaining excellent relationships with staff, volunteers and supporters alike.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the annual community fundraising budget
• Work alongside the Fundraising Manager to develop a supporter engagement strategy to grow community fundraising income to meet annual financial targets
• To devise and implement new community fundraising ideas and opportunities
• To identify and research potential funders, such as community groups
• To actively engage supporters to organise or take part in events and activities in support of the Sanctuary
• Build and maintain relationships with Ferne’s supporters in the community, ensuring they are supported before, during and after their events, and provided with information to maximise their income
• Recruit and manage volunteer fundraising groups across Devon, Dorset & Somerset
• To set up and maintain accurate and up to date records for supporters and their fundraising activities
• Ensure that all community and event fundraising activity on behalf of Ferne is compliant with fundraising law and the Fundraising Regulator’s requirements

Job Title:Fundraising Interns

Reporting to:Managing Consultants 

Place of Work:London

Contract:6 months

Hours of Work:35 hrs per week

Salary:£1,250 per month

Role Summary – fast-track your career with the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy

Compton Fundraising is the leading fundraising consultancy in the UK.

We have an established paid internship scheme and are currently looking for interns to join our team, working with clients based in London.

This is an entry level position for graduates looking for a way to fast-track a career in fundraising or Third Sector management.

As a Compton intern your role and responsibilities include:

•Act as the first point of contact for, and respond to, all fundraising enquiries and provide efficient and effective supporter care

•Assist with the maintenance and updates of the database ensuring all individual records are accurate (training will be provided if you do not have previous fundraising database experience)

•Assist in the preparation of newsletters and other mailings to supporters

•Assist in the development of fundraising proposals and supporting materials

•Regularly update web pages and social media channels

•Organise and attend information and cultivation events and fundraising meetings

•Write and issue agendas and meeting notes

•Maintain fundraising files

•Conduct other duties as assigned by the Managing Consultant and/or Compton line manager on the job

Some travel within the London area will be required from time to time.

Person Specification

Well presented, confident, articulate with the ability to write clearly and concisely, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the Company objective of delivering transformational performance for our clients.

You will be trained and supervised on a daily basis by experienced Compton consultants. 

At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our fundraising to the next level. We have a bold strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help make it possible. 

Summary of role

As Fundraising Assistant, you’ll play an important role by helping our philanthropy and grants teams to raise vital funds for our work in Ghana. You will help them with tasks like administration, research and producing fundraising materials. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and learn about all areas of a small charity in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

What you will do

Supporting our Grants fundraising:

• Administration of small trust relationships including preparing feedback reports and new proposals
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Grant funder trips to Ghana
• Monitor and research new funding opportunities from insitutions, trusts, foundations and corporates
• Provide support to high value bids and grant management, including helping with due diligence, risk assessments, admininstration and writing
• Monitor and research credible external information (eg statistics, new articles, etc.) to help us write fundraising proposals and reports 
• Review reports and evaluations of AfriKids’ work in Ghana to produce summaries and information that we can share publically to demonstrate our impact
• Help review and action feedback from funders to continuously improve our fundraising

Supporting our Philanthropy fundraising:

• Write briefing notes on prospects and donors in advance of meetings and events
• Research philanthropic initiatives and prospective donors that might be able to support AfriKids
• Prepare and format documents 
• Help with planning and delivering events
• Ensure we have Gift Aid declarations for eligible donations
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Philanthropy donor trips to Ghana
• Support with ad hoc fundraising campaigns

General:

• Attend fundraising and cultivation events as and when required
• Update and maintain donor information ensuring it is stored correctly, accurately and in line with our data protection policy
• Help us ensure that we are compliant with fundraising quality standards and legal requirements for fundraising, including data protection and gambling law, and that we uphold the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice 
• Support with diary management and coordinate meetings 
• Provide administrative support for the grants and philanthropy team

As a Fundraising Assistant, youll play an important role by helping this inspiring international development charitys philanthropy and grants teams to raise vital funds.

The Charity
This amazing international charity listen to local people and empower them to make sustainable changes themselves so that every child can be happy, healthy, safe and in school.

The Role
Monitor and research credible external information (eg statistics, new articles, etc.) to help us write fundraising proposals and reports.
Provide support to high value bids and grant management, including helping with due diligence, risk assessments, administration and writing.
Research philanthropic initiatives and prospective donors that might be able to support the charity.
Ensure we have Gift Aid declarations for eligible donations.
Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Philanthropy donor trips.

The Candidate
You are highly confident in using a computer and able to learn how to use new software, programmes and digital tools quickly.
You are able to research/find accurate and reliable information quickly and could provide useful (written or verbal) summaries of what you have found.
You are keen to learn and are a fast learner.
You have a positive attitude and would find this job enjoyable and rewarding.

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.

Are you enthusiastic, creative and highly organised? We need someone who will be able to prioritise 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 cancer.

An individual with strong organisation and communication skills who can support various team members, manage a busy workload, and help to develop new team resources will be best suited to this role.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we’re looking for someone with the drive and passion to learn. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn and develop and be keen to get involved in all our activities. Only those with a right to work in the UK need apply.

Main tasks of the role:

• Good organisational skills
• Responding to fundraiser queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Implementing stewardship plans for supporters.
• Fundraising data management: inputting data into our CRM system.
• Supporting on fundraising projects and campaigns.
• Event support: organising and attending events.
• Help with social media/digital/design/communications

• Excellent, enthusiastic telephone manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of supporting fundraisers or working in another customer service role.
• Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and social media. Design a plus
• A professional and hard-working team player.

We are looking for a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant to support the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £12m in 2017, and we aim to reach a net income of £18m by 2020 to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Sightsavers has an exciting new opportunity for a Fundraising Analysis Assistant to join the Fundraising Analysis team  based in our Haywards Heath office (45 minutes from London and 20 minutes from Brighton).

Salary: c£22,000 - £24,000 per annum

The Fundraising Analysis Team form an integral part of  the Individual Giving and Marketing department.  The wider Global Fundraising team is responsible for raising over £35m of largely unrestricted income. Sightsavers has fundraising programmes in Italy, Sweden, Norway, UK, US, Ireland and India.

About the Role

This crucial role is responsible for supporting data selections and reporting for our direct marketing work across the UK, Ireland, Sweden and Norway. This will include:

• Working on wider analysis projects
• Running data selections and providing post-campaign analysis
• Working with the Digital Fundraising Team to full integrate online marketing
• Tracking both retention rates and lifetime value through data analysis
• Face to face meetings with internal customers
• Regular liaison with internal departments, external agencies and suppliers
• Supporting bespoke marketing analysis tasks such as response tracking, supporter profiling and Excel-based report creation

About You

•  You’re a logical thinker with great attention to detail
• You might have a maths degree, but you’ll definitely have an interest in data and a high level of literacy and numeracy skills
• You have knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or databases
• You have great communication skills – in person and in writing
• You can prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• You have the ability and confidence to provide proactive support and advice to multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of analysis and reporting tools (such as Faststats, Alterian, MS Access, Power BI, Google Analytics) would be really helpful

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, collaborative and highly motivated team where you will have the opportunity to make a big impact on the fundraising programme and grow with the role. To find out more, please read the full job description

We anticipate that interviews will be held at the end of January 2020.

This is a new exciting opportunity to learn and develop roles in both administration and fundraising with an important local Charity. No one day will be the same, delivering your main office-based work in Leeds but also supporting our various fundraising events across West Yorkshire from walks to sleep-outs!

You will be the first point of contact for the charity, so politeness and professionalism are key to the staff team, public, clients and stakeholders. A high level of detail, methodical approach and organisation will be needed to undertake the administrative tasks as well as an excellent knowledge of IT systems. To support the Development Manager in fundraising you will need to be innovative and confident in working with corporate partners and the public to help generate income as well as an excellent advocate for the organisation.

To apply please visit our website to download a recruitment pack.

Closing date: midnight 2nd February 2020.

Interview: 11th February 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a Cheshire disability charity for someone to join the fundraising team as Events Manager. With an existing portfolio of Fundraising Events, this role offers the opportunity to increase income through these – but also develop new, innovative events to engage our existing supporter base and encourage new support.

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager, ideally with Fundraising experience looking to raise income for our growing charity. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising, events and volunteer management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, building and maintaining a vibrant and varied collection of Fundraising Events, including an annual Celebrity Carol Concert, an outdoor tribute show, luncheons, quizzes, and various sporting challenge events

• Facilitating events to reach agreed budgets and targets, maximising income through ticket sales, raffles, auctions, sponsorship and advertising opportunities

• Effective negotiation with suppliers and venues to ensure value for money

• Recruiting, training, coaching, retaining and supporting volunteers at events

The Candidate:

• Events Management experience and expertise, ideally within a Fundraising setting.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do and adapt behaviour or communications appropriately to provide the very best experience for supporter.

• Ability to work from own initiative and independently with an adaptable flexible approach.

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales.

• Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

This is an exciting opportunity, with an exciting calendar already in place and the chance to put your own stamp on the role.

For an informal chat please contact Claire James, Marketing Manager

EMERGENCY is an international organisation that provides free, high-quality healthcare to victims of war, poverty and landmines, alongside building hospitals and training local medical staff. Founded in 1994, EMERGENCY has treated 10 million people in 19 different countries and currently operates in Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Italy, Sierra Leone, and Sudan. 

EMERGENCY UK is an independent charitable organisation that supports EMERGENCY's projects with fundraising and communications activities.

Who are we looking for and what will you do?

EMERGENCY UK is looking for a Fundraising Officer to take the charity’s fundraising to the next level. Working as part of a small, London-based team, you will develop and implement strategies to grow the organisation’s fundraising in the UK.

Key responsibilities would include:

Individual and community giving

• Develop and implement individual and community fundraising initiatives.
• Identify and develop relationships with key supporters and partners.
• Ensure the donor database is updated and accurate at all times. Compile donor data and analyse donors and donor giving patterns to inform the development of strategy.
• Work closely with International Communications Lead to develop and implement supporter journeys.
• Manage and promote external fundraising tools and partners, including platforms such as JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving, and Benevity.
• Work closely with the London Volunteer Group to plan, implement and manage new fundraising activities and events.
• Manage the purchase and allocation of places in sponsored sporting events.
• Attend community fundraising events organised by qualified third parties.

Trusts & Foundations 

• Work closely with the International Resources Development Manager and the Head Office Fundraising team to identify and develop suitable trust and foundation grant opportunities.
• Provide support writing write project-based donor proposals.
• Provide support with submission, tracking, follow up, and reporting of trust and foundation applications.

Donor overview and mapping

• Oversee creation and implementation of a donor tracking system which enables EMERGENCY UK to have a full overview of its current, past and potential donors (from all income streams, including trusts and foundations; High Net Worth Individuals; corporate and individual donors), allowing proper monitoring of donations.

Other Tasks

• Attend and assist with events (to be assigned within the scope of the position, as and when necessary)

Person Specification

• Experience of fundraising in the UK charity sector
• Proven track record of generating income
• Proactive approach to fundraising
• Knowledge of key fundraising principles, trends and legislation
• Ability to analyse fundraising data to inform strategy
• Experience of using digital fundraising tools
• Experience of using email marketing, social media, and crowdfunding platforms
• Outstanding writing skills and close attention to detail
• Fluent English language ability
• Working knowledge of a European language would be an advantage 

The role is part-time (3 days per week), will be based at EMERGENCY UK’s London office, and initially be contracted for 12 months, starting in March 2020. 

We cannot sponsor visas, so only applicants who have eligibility to work in the UK will be considered for the post.