Job title: Fundraising and Communications Officer

Salary: NCJ scale 22 - £29,722.00 (including London weighting) pro-rata

Hours: 21 hours per week

Term: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

Based: PAS’ offices, Farringdon

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & Communications

Key relationships: Director, Caseworkers, Office and Advice Line Manager, Fundraising & Communications Volunteers, External Stakeholders (Donors and Prospective Donors)

Job purpose

The Fundraising and Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising & Communications to promote the work of Prisoners’ Advice Service (PAS) to existing and potential trust, foundation and major donor funders, with a view to meeting annual fundraising targets.

Key Responsibilities

• To research and identify trusts, foundations and major donors likely to be interested in the work of PAS;
• To maintain existing, and develop new, relationships with trusts, foundations and major donors;
• To respond to enquiries from trusts, foundations and major donors via the telephone, letter, email or in person;
• To ensure that funding applications are well researched, written, submitted and timely;
• To work with colleagues to help produce compelling case studies and to compile reports;
• To prepare and deliver funder reports to a high standard and on time;
• To meticulously document and record all key activities and service-user statistics in electronic (Excel, Access) and paper form, in a regular and timely manner;
• To assist with pitching appropriate appeals on online giving platforms (JustGiving, GlobalGiving, Virgin Money Giving);
• To assist with identifying content for PAS’s e-newsletter, and with researching and posting appropriate material to PAS’ social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) and website;
• To help organise, promote and attend key PAS events where required;
• To help interview, induct and supervise Fundraising & Communications volunteers.

General

• To self-manage effectively and work with the minimum of administrative support;
• To become conversant, and work in accordance, with PAS’ mission, aims and objectives;
• To form effective working relationships with staff members, volunteers, trustees, donors, and relevant outside organisations;
• To work within PAS' policies and procedures;
• To maintain up-to-date statistics of service-users’ protected characteristics;
• To keep an up-to-date electronic diary;
• To maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times;
• To prepare for, and attend, supervision and appraisal meetings with line manager;
• An ability and willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends;
• Other duties that may from time to time be necessary, compatible with the nature and grade of this post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities                 Essential or Desirable

• Good standard of written and spoken English - E
• Excellent interpersonal skills - E
• Intermediate or advanced IT skills, particularly Word, Excel and Access - E
• Excellent administration, organisation, time management and project management skills - E
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines - E
• Strong telephone pitching skills - D

Experience

• Experience of securing donations from trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of researching and identifying trusts, foundations and/or major donors - E
• Experience of writing compelling applications and reports - E
• Experience of using Excel and Access to record data - D
• Experience of donor cultivation and relationship management - D
• Experience of successfully drafting budgets - D
• Experience of helping to run cultivation and stewardship events - D
• Experience of producing content for social media, websites and/or newsletters - D

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and/or major donors - E
• Willingness – and ability – to learn about the UK prison and legal advice sectors - E
• Knowledge of social media - D
• Knowledge of the UK charity sector - D

Role: Executive and Fundraising Assistant

Reporting To: Finance & Operations Manager

Term: Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 p.a.

The Initiative:

We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. However, this is not currently the case.  Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing, and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur.  United for Global Mental Health was established in 2018 as an organisation focused on increasing global advocacy, campaigning and financing for global mental health to address this growing global need and increase the political and financial commitment so that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Together with over 80 people from 14 countries, we have launched the first global mental health campaign that is led by passionate campaigners and people with lived-experience of mental health from all over the world: from Nigeria to the US, from Indonesia to Australia and from Sierra Leone to Tonga. Supported by high-profile partners and ambassadors, our campaign unites efforts to bring greater action on mental health.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant with an interest in fundraising to join a growing charity in supporting the Chief Executives and Fundraising Manager.

Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, the Executive and Fundraising Assistant will regularly liaise with Trustees, the Board, Donors and high net worth individuals.

You will be a confident and energetic individual with proven experience to provide comprehensive support to the CEOs, including but not limited to:

• Proactive diary management
• First point of contact for the CEOs
• Managing the CEOs’ worldwide travel arrangements, including flights, ground transportation, transfers, hotels and produce detailed itineraries and packs

• Providing administrative support to the Fundraising Manager, including scheduling meetings and taking minutes
• Researching prospective UHNWI donors and grant-givers
• Supporting donor management as required including gift processing and donor acknowledgement
• Support on writing grant applications and reporting to funders
• Keep our funding pipeline up to date
• Ensure that all fundraising files and data is well managed and stored
• Oversee the creation of briefs for designers and lead on creative briefs for external creative agencies
• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the CEOs and delegate actions to others when necessary
• Commission briefing and other materials for all appointments from members of senior staff, ensuring the CEOs are fully prepared for all meetings in a timely manner
• Project manage workstreams close to the CEOs priorities ensuring there are clear agendas, actions and next steps.
• Collate business expenses with the support of the Office Administrator
• Working with the Finance & Operations Manager to assist in the administration of board meetings, including board paper collation, formatting and distribution.
• Production of board meeting minutes and updating of actions
• Timetabling of 1:1s and internal meetings
• Working with the Office Administrator to coordinate operational set-up of internal & external meetings
• Support the wider team when required
• Occasional travel alongside the CEO may be needed

About You:

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and maintain discretion at all times.

You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and working as part of a team to achieve goals.

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, internal & external stakeholders and people with lived experience of mental health
• Building lasting relationships with staff and stakeholders

Organisational

• Highly organised, confident and diligent with excellent communication written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively
• Have the ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining rigorous attention to detail

Requirements

• Three years’ experience of working in a similar role
• Ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Excellent computer literacy. Experience in Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Docs), Mac OS (Mail, iCal), Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level
• Basic research experience
• Previous experience supporting senior executives as a PA/EA is essential
• Ability to travel
• Solution oriented

Desirable

• Third sector experience
• Experience of working in a small, entrepreneurial team

What’s on offer

The opportunity to work within a growing team located Somerset House on the Strand, overlooking the Thames, with regular invites & discounts to Somerset House events.

5% Employer pension

28 days annual leave

Weekly fruit delivery

United for Global Mental Health is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals therefore this position will be subject to a background and DBS check.

This document must be read in conjunction with the attached Staff Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Closing date for applications: 29th January 2020

1st Stage interviews: 3rd February 2020

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.

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, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 to £20,770 depending on skills and experience plus London allowance of £3,600

Closing date: 23 January 2020
Interview date: TBC

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.

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. 

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.

About Switchback

Switchback is an award-winning charity helping young Londoners to find a way out of the justice system and make real-lasting change in their lives. We provide intensive one-to-one support either side of the prison gate alongside real-work training after release, supporting 18-30 year-old men (Trainees) to build a stable life they can be proud of. Established in 2008 in the heart of East London, we provide one thing for our Trainees: a consistent, transformative relationship lasting as long as it takes. And it works: Switchback Trainees are five times less likely to reoffend than other offenders (9% vs 49%). 

With over 11 years’ experience of successfully supporting young men through the justice system, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. In 2019, Switchback were the proud winners of the Longford Prize and shortlisted for Charity of the Year (under £1m) by the Charity Times Awards.  Our Strategic Plan 2019-2021 outlines a solid route-map not only to support more young men than ever before, but also to inspire change across the justice system.

We are a close-knit team of thirteen based in a bright, colourful office near Spitalfields Market – just opposite the café where half of our Trainees work after they are released from prison. 

What we are looking for

We are looking for a bright individual who loves working with precision and has energy and a great sense of humour, to join our busy and dedicated team.

The Fundraising Officer role will provide an opportunity for you to build on your already superb administration skills and develop your ability to build relationships and communicate confidently about Switchback to a wide range of audiences. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with amazing attention to detail and excellent communication skills who is also confident and flexible. You will be an experienced administrator who loves showing initiative, and who wants to develop within a small fundraising function as part of a growing, impactful organisation with big ambitions.

If you are someone looking to play a vital part in an impactful, values-led organisation doing meaningful work to help young men live completely different lives, we’d like to hear from you!

What we can offer you

We offer 25 days annual leave plus additional bank holidays, plus a pension contribution of 5%. We have a flexible working policy, childcare vouchers and all employees have the opportunity to take part in training to develop their skills.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 17th February 2020

Interviews: W/c Monday 24th February 2020

Regional Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London with focus on Community Fundraising in the East of London, including postcodes E, SE, IG, RM, BR, and CR. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across East London.

Regional Fundraising Officer Responsibilities:

- Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
- Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000.
- Provide high-quality account / relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
- Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.

Regional Fundraising Officer Requirements:

- Educated to A Level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
- Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters.
- Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups.
- Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters.
- Experience in partnership fundraising and / or relationship building.
- Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events.
- Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.

Should we wish to speak with you prior to the interview telephone interviews will be conducted via Skype on the 6th February 2020. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend interviews on any of the outlined dates.

In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.

About Alzheimer's Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

Location: Home based in London or Greater London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.50 hours per week

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).

Benefits: Flexible Working, Holiday Entitlement (25 days annual leave plus Statutory Public Holidays), Loyalty Days (For every 3, 6 and 9 years worked, employees will receive 1 additional day’s leave), Sick Pay, Free Parking, Refreshments, Learning & Development, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and many more.

Closing date for applications is the: 5th February 2020
Interviews likely to be held on either the: 11th and / or 13th February 2020 at our Cambridge office.

You may have experience of the following: Regional Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Manager, Charity, Charities, Community Fundraiser, Third Sector, Events Fundraiser, Fundraising, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Community Development, Volunteer, Fund Raising, etc.

Ref: 91512

If you can write brilliantly, research well and build strong relationships, this is a chance to join a friendly and supportive team at this well-known, national charity. 
“One of the nicest fundraising teams I have ever worked in” - current team member
This is a perfect role for an individual with fantastic communication skills to develop their career in fundraising. 
You will join a friendly team who work closely together and with the support of your line manager research and write applications for funding. 

The line manager for this role is experienced and supportive and the organisation as a whole are excellent at developing staff both in terms of training and on the job development.  

 To learn more about the role please get in touch. This doesn't commit you to applying but will allow us to tell you more and you to give us more information about your skills
NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Salary: £30,000 London (£27,000 rest of the UK)

Closing date: Tuesday 4th February

Interviews at Versus Arthritis: w/c 10th February

Versus Arthritis

Versus Arthritis are the 10 million people living with arthritis. Our ambition is to create a world that no longer tolerates arthritis - no longer dismissing it as inevitable, untreatable and unimportant.  To ensure this world exists, fundraising will play a pivotal role in supporting all 10 million people.

Mass Market Fundraising

The MMF team’s vision is to establish a new, sustainable revenue model for Versus Arthritis by inspiring and empowering hundreds of thousands of people to take meaningful actions to defy arthritis each year. The team will transform the mass engagement programme into one which is ambitious, driven by audiences’ motivations, and digitally led. With six new appointments in the team, the Head of Mass Market Fundraising is developing a team that will be collaborative, visible internally across departments, and comprised of dedicated fundraisers.

About the role 

We are recruiting a Mass Fundraising Officer (Acquisition) who will be responsible for managing and delivering distinct elements of the acquisition and conversion activity. The activity will largely be digitally-led and will include paid social and search campaigns, email campaigns, and web marketing.

You will work with colleagues to develop creative concepts and tactics that meet the core audience needs and motivations and will also work independently manage, deliver, and evaluate innovative digital engagement activity. Day to day, the Officer will plan and deliver engaging campaigns to increase the number of donors and fundraisers across all mass marketing fundraising products and ways of giving, including cash and regular gifts, in memory, challenge events, local and community fundraising, and legacies. You will also support the Mass Acquisition Manager with product evaluation and new product testing.

The best person for this job will have experience working in a charity or commercial setting in direct marketing, digital marketing or fundraising. You will be able to point to delivering successful engagement campaigns for different channels and will also enjoy working toward and achieving ambitious targets and objectives. The best person for this job will be innovative and creative, and will be comfortable developing engaging creative concepts with agencies and internal teams.

How to apply 

Visit the dedicated recruitment site to learn more about the team, this role, a welcome video from the team, and to understand why Versus Arthritis is an amazing place to work.

Versus Arthritis are partnering with Prospectus to support these appointments. For an informal and confidential discussion about any position, please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

Fundraising Operational Support Officer

Salary: £23,000 - £25,000 p.a. pro rata + excellent benefits

Contract length: 6 month fixed-term contract

Working hours: Full time / part time (3 - 4 days per week) available

Location: Stratford, London

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual with reporting experience that can help us beat cancer sooner?

We are looking for a driven individual to...

• Play a pivotal role in co-ordinating and supporting CRUK’s first ever inhouse face to face fundraising programme with a wide range of admin tasks
• Report on performance, spend and budget allocations for the programme to key stakeholders
• Assist with the development of any creatives for the programme
• Book and manage fundraising venues and manage supplier relationships
• Manage the allocation, tracking and logistics of materials and tools within the project
• Assist with the distribution of reporting and feedback to the face to face fundraising team.

Our science holds the solution. At Cancer Research UK, our pioneering research has helped double survival rates in the last 40 years. Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person, and our 3,500 people work relentlessly every day towards this goal.

Now we need an Operational Support Officer to support the Face to Face Team Manager in planning and maintaining CRUK’s first ever in-house fundraising operation. You’ll play a key role by booking fundraising venues, offering day to day support and ensuring we deliver an incredible supporter experience.

Join us to help save millions of lives through your...

• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Proven experience of working with Excel and reporting
• Strong communication skills
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects at once.

Our passion, determination and ambition leads us to set ourselves more and more challenging targets, which means you’ll be constantly striving to ensure we are optimising our culture and people.

You’ll need the ability to engage and win people over and be able to develop long-term relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You’ll also be required to have an appreciation and understanding of needing to get the best possible deal for the charity.

If you can do all this and more, you’ll enjoy a great career with us. Together we will beat cancer.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd February 2020, 23:55

Salary: £26,500 London (£23,750 rest of UK)

Closing date: Tuesday 4th February

Interviews at Versus Arthritis: w/c 10th February

Versus Arthritis

Versus Arthritis are the 10 million people living with arthritis. Our ambition is to create a world that no longer tolerates arthritis - no longer dismissing it as inevitable, untreatable and unimportant.  To ensure this world exists, fundraising will play a pivotal role in supporting all 10 million people.

Mass Market Fundraising

The MMF team’s vision is to establish a new, sustainable revenue model for Versus Arthritis by inspiring and empowering hundreds of thousands of people to take meaningful actions to defy arthritis each year. The team will transform the mass engagement programme into one which is ambitious, driven by audiences’ motivations, and digitally led. With six new appointments in the team, the Head of Mass Market Fundraising is developing a team that will be collaborative, visible internally across departments, and comprised of dedicated fundraisers.

About the role 

We are recruiting a Mass Market Fundraising Executive to work across the whole Mass Market Fundraising department to oversee the smooth operations of administration and front-line customer interactions. The Executive will engage with and support donors and fundraisers ensuring they feel valued by the charity and they have an impact on the lives of people with arthritis.

You will work with colleagues across MMF to spots areas for process improvement and implement relevant, useful changes and keep relevant colleagues updated on project progress. The Executive will respond to fundraiser and donor enquiries via email, phone, social media or post in a warm, professional manner and will embed customer engagement principles in all interactions with those supporters. You will also manage administration systems and processes, ensuring they are coherent and efficient across the team, and provide direction to our assistants.

The best person for this job will be a confident individual with the ability to work independently, prioritising their own workload and supporting others to do so. You will be able to build relationships within the team and will be adept at handling sensitive and confidential conversations. Ideally, the Executive will have experience in supporting fundraisers and donors and will be used to working in a busy, ambitious fundraising division.

How to apply 

Visit the dedicated recruitment site to learn more about the team, this role, a welcome video from the team, and to understand why Versus Arthritis is an amazing place to work.

Versus Arthritis are partnering with Prospectus to support these appointments. For an informal and confidential discussion about any position, please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus. 

SarcoidosisUK is a successful small, high-growth charity that is looking for someone to lead its marketing and fundraising functions. We’ve been growing at between 30 and 50% a year for the last five years and need someone to help continue our growth.

Sarcoidosis is a rare disease. That means we have a small but passionate audience who care deeply about the work we do. Your role is to build relationships with people, either personally or through smart systems and strategies, with the aim of converting a one-off fundraiser into a regular fundraiser, converting a single donation to us being a “favourite charity”. It is about taking each interaction someone has with us and using it to build that relationship that makes us special to them.

Sarcoidosis’s rarity means it has been ignored; however, it impacts around 1 million people worldwide, so a cure is desperately needed. The disease predominately impacts the lungs but can also affect the nerves, skin, heart and joints. For 30% it becomes chronic. Patients with sarcoidosis in two or more organs have a 40% mortality rate.

Currently there isn’t even a treatment – doctors can solely provide medicine for the symptoms. They can do nothing to stop the disease. We’re here to change that by funding ground-breaking research subject to successful marketing and fundraising.

Each piece of research gets us closer to a cure. We’re going to keep going until we have a cure for everyone. Until then we provide support and information to those affected.

The Role

This is an eclectic role that suits someone who enjoys the challenge of multiple projects, of a wide variety, and of rising to the opportunity of learning new skills to achieve their goals.

Responsible for all aspects of our marketing for fundraising. You will be directly responsible for all marketing efforts and will be measured against funds brought in.

• Part of a small team of three people (two full time (including yourself), one part time). This means you can enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work and will have a varied and interesting role. We anticipate hiring a third full time person, focused on operations, in the latter part of 2020.
• Working from the charity’s office at: China Works, 100 Black Prince Road, SE1 7SJ. Between Vauxhall & Waterloo.
• Our main marketing outlets are direct marketing, email newsletters, the website and responding to inbound fundraising inquiries (emails, phone calls & letters). We are also looking for creative marketing fundraising ideas.
• Your role would include managing:
  • Fundraising direct marketing and e-campaigns to all donors.
  • Monthly membership letters.
  • Campaigns to clinicians.
  • Our $100,000 google AdWords account - writing all adverts, managing keyword campaigns and measuring output.
  • Managing our Facebook advertising campaigns.
  • Event/ Fundraiser Event support – identifying and managing event places, providing assistance for volunteer fundraisers, creating custom named t-shirts, creating and sending out fundraising packs.
  • Managing our online shop.
  • Building relationships with those affected and major donors (via direct marketing, online and phone).
  • Identifying, applying to, and managing relationships with grant giving organisations.
  • Managing and writing the fundraising pages of the website.
  • Managing our database of donors and contacts.
  • Writing and distributing press releases.
  • Collating monthly statistics, creating a presentation and presenting to the board of trustees.
  • You will be participating in trustee meetings and therefore have a high-level understanding of the charity. You will have the opportunity to participate in the conversation to present your views & opinions on almost all aspects of running the charity.

Skills

It is important to us that the successful candidate is:

• Extremely comfortable with IT. We leverage technology to be more effective. You should be happy to try new technological solutions. We expect you to be already familiar with MS Windows and MS Office.
• Able to build rapport and relationships with people quickly over email and phone.
• A self-starter and effective problem solver.
• Very strong written English.

You do not need to have any specific fundraising or charity experience. You are not expected to have any knowledge of Sarcoidosis.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Casual dress

Start Date: February 2020

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £23,000 to £26,000. With a bonus scheme worth up to 20% of salary.

To Apply: Send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you would like to work for SarcoidosisUK. The closing date for this role is 27th January.

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.