MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

The Fundraising Partnerships and Trusts Officer, is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a rolling programme of prospect identification, research and nurturing of relationships, specifically for: Trusts, Foundations, Corporates. The post holder will assist in maximising support from these fundraising streams, drafting and submitting applications and other approaches to prospective funders and donors to increase income. In addition to developing persuasive cases for support in line with organisational priorities, the post holder will ensure that the activities for which funds are sought are impactful, measurable and can be effectively reported on to funders. The post holder will also be required to support with and attend fundraising events with the purpose of relationship building, nurture and networking.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need to develop a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work, business plans and strategic priorities.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1. Fundraising
   1. To take responsibility for and lead on the completion of a number of core and restricted funding applications to large and small Trusts and Foundations, contributing to the team’s annual fundraising targets.
   2. Assist in the development of, and help to implement a strategy for maximising income from Trusts, Foundations, Corporate partnerships.
   3. To be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of potential funders through regular research, identifying new income streams from Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partnership opportunities and potential Major Donors.
   4. To be responsible for maintaining the Trust/Corporate prospect pipeline, ensuring information is accurate and up to date and risks to the pipeline are flagged
   5. To support with the development and nurture of relationships with high value individuals, including planning and attending fundraising events.
   6. Use research findings to support the fundraising team in a range of formats, from detailed briefings to short biographies.
   7. Support the Trust team with compiling large fundraising bids.
   8. To be responsible for maintaining records on all reporting and re-application deadlines, working closely with Finance and project teams as required.
   9. Supporting with the development of funding proposals for prospective and existing Major Donors and Corporate partners.
   10. Support with recruitment and relationship management of small corporate partnerships as required.
   11. To be responsible for creating a reporting schedule and template for project teams to feed into.
   12. To business partner with other teams within the organisation to support with building robust business cases.

1. Information management, monitoring and evaluation

1. Take responsibility for ensuring that full records of contacts are maintained on the Fundraising database, the trusts tracker and relevant reports are produced, in line with GDPR best practice
2. Establish appropriate means of monitoring and evaluating activity, and ensure that funder reports are delivered to meet deadlines.
3. Work proactively cross organisationally to keep abreast of new developments within Women’s Aid and new funding opportunities.
    

1. Financial
    
   1. Ensure that donations are quickly and correctly processed and acknowledged and that reports are available in the appropriate format.

4. Information management monitoring and evaluation
 

4.1 Provide time management to assist with cross department projects based bid research and development.

4.2 Keep abreast of new developments and funding opportunities.
 

5. Contact and liaison
 

5.1 Develop and manage supporter relationships, sharing information and leads as appropriate.

5.2 Work closely with other members of the Women’s Aid Fundraising team and support with key donor accounts which span multiple fundraising disciplines, ensuring that approaches to prospects are co-ordinated effectively for the long term benefit of Women’s Aid.

5.3 Liaise where appropriate with external agencies and suppliers.
 

6. Quality control
 

6.1. Take responsibility for ensuring that applications and reports are completed to the criteria and standard as specified by the funder and that they are reflective of Women’s Aid’s mission and values and conform to Women’s Aid’s branding standards.

6.2. Ensure the highest level of standards of data capture, in accordance with GDPR regulations, are maintained on the organisations CRM, ensuring a complete accurate and up-to-date information on all donors and prospects. This includes but is not limited to information on giving history, relationships, contacts, proposals submitted etc.
 

7. Expectations
 

7.1 To travel to meetings and events throughout the UK, which may require overnight stays.

7.2 To occasionally work unsociable hours e.g attending evening or weekend meetings/conferences or travel to other Women’s Aid offices.

7.3 To be responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of Women’s Aid’s message within the scope of fundraising and for ensuring that all activity is undertaken in such a way as will not compromise the good name of Women’s Aid or its legal or financial liability.

7.4 To attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings.

7.5 To attend and contribute to the supervision and appraisal process.

7.6 To uphold and promote Women’s Aid’s policies ensuring that their intention and spirit is followed.

7.7 Other duties that may from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of the post.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Fundraising Officer

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Proven track record of effective prospect research building a varied fundraising portfolio.
• Experience of researching and developing targeted proposals for presentation to prospective funders.
• Experience of fundraising from Trusts, Foundations and/or corporates
• Experience of researching and developing targeted proposals for presentation to prospective funders.
• Experience of developing and maintaining long term relationships with funders/wealthy individuals.
• Experience of writing detailed reports to funders.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential:

• Excellent written skills including writing persuasive copy for funding proposals.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate patterns of support ensuring that full records are maintained on the database.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing, together with the ability to make presentations on fundraising ideas and the work of Women’s Aid to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable initiative and determination.
• Proven ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to prioritise work.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Experience of writing reports on activities, summarising and analysing figures to make recommendations

• Experience of working within agreed budgetary constraints, ensuring that expenditure is maintained within budgets, and income is closely monitored.
• Knowledge of the Women’s and Domestic Abuse sector.
• Experience of using a Fundraising database, such as Raiser’s Edge.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities;
• Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required.

SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms of appointment:  Offer of employment is subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check at the appropriate level and a satisfactory Pre Employment Health Questionnaire at the expense of WAFE. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.

Salary:  £26,895. (On an incremental scale guided by the WA pay scale points 29-33) + benefits.  Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.

Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week, based in Bristol (or London); benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.

Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.

Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3 month interim probationary review.  .

Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees.

Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances. 

Period of notice: 1 month after your probationary period has been completed.

Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list. Most commonly this is a British Passport.

Additional information is available on request.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small and friendly team and make a real difference.

The Almshouse Association which nationally supports, promotes, and represents over 1,600 independent Almshouse charities! Guiding on all aspects of Almshouse management, supporting member charities with the provision of up-to-date policies and governance advice, seminars and training, grants and loans and representation, as well as offering a single point of contact helpline!

General Description of Responsibilities:

• You will provide administrative and direct support to delivering the fundraising strategy.
• You will enjoy organising events and will be involved in the co-ordinating of fundraising events.
• You will excel in establishing and maintaining individual contacts to assist with raising funds for the charity.

If you are driven and passionate about the industry and looking to make a real difference in your next role, then we would love to hear from you.

• We are looking for a confident communicator, someone who will be an excellent ambassador for the charity.   
• Can demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be self-motivated!
• Have an ability to contact potential donors directly and establish good relations and rapport with them
• Have the instinct to natural attention to detail
• To be comfortable undertaking detailed research and to make a tailored fundraising pitch is desirable
• Effective at building relationships
• A born natural team player
• Able to show initiative
• Passionate about customer service

 Tasks:

• Oversee delivery of the fundraising plan
• Co-ordinate with our fundraising consultants
• Manage and co-ordinate donor events
• Establish and maintain donor relations
• Establish a legacy campaign and maintain legacy relations
• Arrange CEO meetings with high-net-worth individuals
• Maintain a fundraising database of existing and potential donors
• Seek and manage sponsorship opportunities
• Establish and maintain warm contacts with potential donors
• Research and approach new donors
• Co-ordinate events looking to build relationships with donors
• Write to and maintain records of contacts for funders

• Hours of work are 9.00am to 5.30pm (5 days per week) 
• Salary £30,000
• Employers pension contribution of 10%
• 28 days holiday
• Office location Wokingham, Berkshire, England.
• Job Type: Full-time 

This is a varied and interesting opportunity to combine a love of animals with a passion for online fundraising. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm for the charity sector and ideas on how we can continue to grow our supporter base. There is some flexibility with hours of work and there is potential for the right candidate to start or continue on the path towards a rewarding career in charity fundraising.

Candidates looking for career changes from the fields of marketing, copywriting, digital marketing, communications, events management or journalism may find this a good fit. However, we are open-minded about candidates’ backgrounds. The role is office-based and while there are annual events to attend and some ‘hands-on’ work, good administrative skills and attention to detail are more important.

• To support the Fundraising Manager with raising funds from diverse sources including online, community events, Membership, campaigns and appeals, paid for events and training.
• To come up with new ideas for fundraising and to keep abreast of trends and developments in the sector. Competence with social media is essential.

Experience in a similar role is highly desirable. Specifically, some experience of using some of the following platforms is advantageous:

Facebook, Instagram, web Content Management Systems, CRM, Mail Chimp, Buffer, Canva, Google Analytics, Google Ad Words, Just Giving, Google Business, YouTube, Linked In.

This role is predominantly office based and we are looking for someone to be able to work 3 days each week and, although this will need to include a Friday, we are open minded and flexible with regard to other days and hours.  

There will be occasional weekend working (summer events) at our family friendly local events such as fun dog shows.  Time in lieu will be provided.

EVENTS AND CHALLENGE FUNDRAISING OFFICER

Location: Office based in Maidenhead with hybrid working arrangements, a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. You should be within a reasonable commute of Maidenhead, which has fantastic direct train links and is located a 10-minute walk from the station. Maidenhead is a direct line stop from Paddington, London, with journeys taking approximately 35-45 minutes.

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 years

Salary: Circa £30-31,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

About the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is a highly respected and prestigious global organisation. We honour and care for the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring their sacrifice will never be forgotten. The battlefields may be long gone, but our cemeteries, memorials, records, events, community, and outreach programmes remain an important and abiding memorial to all those who fell. They are the last physical and human reminders we have of those world-changing conflicts.

About the CWGF
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through diverse projects that actively engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the whole community with our work - through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.

About this Role and You

As our first Events and Challenge Fundraising Officer you will be responsible for generating and growing income through development and delivery of a wide programme of events. You will bring new supporters to the organisation by ensuring exceptional event experiences and you will plan and deliver the supporter journeys to ensure ongoing engagement.

In this role, you will be strategically planning, costing and delivering a range of events within a fast-growing charity that is going through an exciting period of growth. This is an exciting mix of donor and sponsor engagement, event planning, administrative support, delivery and stewardship. As a critical member of small and dynamic team, the role will be high pressure, with challenging targets, and a lot of hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a passionate and driven fundraiser who has excellent event/project management experience. You will be an exceptional organiser, able to manage multiple projects within budget and driven to meet deadlines and income targets. Excellent communication skills are essential and as a team-player you will be able to build strong and meaningful relationships and offer exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate a calm and adaptable approach as there will be times when you will be working with minimal supervision. You will also have a good working knowledge of databases. Some travel and attendance at evening and weekend events may be required, so it is essential you have a full UK driving licence.

In addition, we are looking for applicants who share our Values of Respect, Excellence, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Commitment.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday allocation, with 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30
• Paid public holidays
• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15%
• Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• We offer piece of mind for our employees travelling on business via International SOS

How to Apply

Simply apply by sending us your CV, completed application form and cover letter Visit our website for more details about the role and for a downloadable copy of the application form.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated. We will not unlawfully discriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

Training and Fundraising Coordinator
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £24,432 - £27,515 per annum (SCP 15-21)
Contract: Permanent
Holidays: 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays
Pension: Auto enrolment scheme in place
Probationary Period: 6 months
Based: Hybrid working, Osney Mead, Oxford (OX2) and home based

About Oxfordshire Mind

Oxfordshire Mind is here to make sure anyone in Oxfordshire with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. Last year we helped over 30,000 people. We promote good mental health through the provision of high quality services and campaigning for positive change. Our services include transitional housing, talking therapies, benefits advice, a confidential and free information line, wellbeing courses, physical activity programmes, volunteering opportunities, and peer-support groups. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.

We employ over 230 staff and operate in 29 locations across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Purpose of the Job

You will lead on all administrative and coordination tasks for the team; booking training, liaising with freelancers who deliver training and write funding bids, manage and develop our booking and thanking processes.

The responsibilities will vary from week to week depending on schedules and priorities, but regular tasks will include:

Administration

• Coordinating meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Establishing, maintaining and updating databases and booking systems
• Taking enquiries from and liaising with existing and potential clients
• Filing and maintaining records
• Booking and coordinating logistics for training courses and meetings
• Coordinating timelines and processes for funding bids
• Preparing training materials and ensuring required stock is available and dispatched on time
• Raising invoices, tracking donations & payments and chasing for payment when needed
• Using and developing the CRM system to produce regular income reports
• Ensuring that confidential data is managed in line with GDPR and within relevant organisational policies and procedures
• Undertaking all work within required deadlines, re-prioritising workload as necessary
   

Design:

• Utilising social media to promote the workplace wellbeing service and thank donors
• Editing Oxfordshire Mind’s website, using WordPress
• Designing promotional materials using Canva and other similar platforms

Client/Donor support:

• Conducting prospect research for potential clients and funding opportunities
• Coordinating funder visits to Oxfordshire Mind services
• Acknowledging donations
• Sending newsletters, mailings and proposals (email and paper)

PERSON SPECIFICATION / SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

1. At least two years’ experience in administrative, coordination roles
2. Ability to work independently, seeking advice and support when appropriate
3. Excellent organisation and time management skills; working in a calm, efficient, professional and methodical manner, with the ability to prioritise
4. Enthusiastic, proactive approach with a good use of initiative
5. Experience of using booking and diary systems
6. Excellent communication skills including over the phone and online with a high standard of written and verbal English
7. IT skills, including use of Microsoft 365 suite, CRM systems, Canva (or similar), social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter) and website updates using WordPress (or similar)

Desirable

1. Knowledge & understanding of mental health issues
2. Experience of administrating Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or other training courses
3. Experience of working with funders

Supervision, training, meetings, and support

• Ensure staff training is kept up to date
• Attend regular supervision and participate in annual appraisals
• Attend training as appropriate
• Be proactive in reviewing and evaluating personal performance and identifying areas for improvement and development
• Attend and participate in team meetings and other meetings as required

General

• Adhere to Oxfordshire Mind Policies and Procedures at all times
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required
• Cover for other members of the team as necessary

The following are required of all roles with Oxfordshire Mind (but do not need to be addressed as part of your application):

• Genuine interest and commitment to the involvement of people who use Oxfordshire Mind services, social inclusion, and recovery
• The ability to work within Oxfordshire Mind’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality
• Willingness to work flexibility in response to changing organisational requirements
• Willingness and ability to work hours outside of normal office hours on occasion

Closing date: Monday 6th June 2022, 8am
Shortlisting date: Early applications are welcomed and will be reviewed as received
Interview date: To be confirmed
Interview location: On-line, via Teams

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

Working for Oxfordshire Mind

We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing. In addition to base salaries, we offer a range of employee benefits including generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and development and training. 

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

No agencies please.

Beaver Trust is a small and agile organisation with a mission to restore beavers to regenerate our landscapes. We are recruiting our first experienced fundraising professional to coordinate all aspects of Beaver Trust's fundraising and income generation work to ensure the charity has sufficient funds to achieve its mission and with responsibility for developing and delivering our fundraising strategy.

We consider the beaver a totem for rapid and systemic change across rural and urban landscapes. We are a trusted intermediary, convenor and partner to government, communities and key stakeholder groups.

Over the past two and a half years, we have journeyed from an unknown start-up to become a leading convener and agent of change, aligning the interests and resources of stakeholders from industry, government, conservation and communities to work together in response to the climate and ecological emergencies.

We have achieved a lot together in a short time and are blessed to have engaged a talented team, alliance of partners, committed funders and programmes ranging from beaver release and management programmes and government contracts to policy development and national communications.

The main focus is on unrestricted core funding through donor development and charitable trust bids as well as on public campaigns such as The Big Give. In your first six months you will help us to develop our first CRM system and ensure our fundraising is compliant with relevant fundraising regulations including GDPR and PECR.

Essentials:

• Highly organised coordinator used to overseeing complex applications, programmes and relationships.

• Very strong written, numerical and verbal communication skills, able to present complexity simply and to write compelling fundraising bids.

• Ability to link fundraising requirements with organisational budgets and financial reporting.

• Willingness to support programme teams with securing the necessary funding and working with colleagues to ensure we report back to our supporters in a timely and impactful way.

• Highly competent use of IT skills, preferably Google Suite, and high standards for visual content.

• Strong presentation skills and confidence in engaging with donors and the public.

• Light-hearted, kind, fun-loving, hardworking, committed and driven to deliver our mission.

We are truly committed to ensuring greater diversity and gender equality within our organisation and board and welcome applications from everyone with the qualifications and experience we need.

If you believe that you have what it takes to succeed in this role and share our values and ambitions, then we would love to hear from you. You will find more information about the role and how to apply on our website along with further information about our work and our plans for the future.

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity which works to ensure older people and people living with dementia can thrive in later life. We are recruiting a full-time Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator to join our team and help us to develop our calendar of fundraising events.

We have been operating in the borough since 1993 and have strong local support and a high profile. The Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator will be responsible for meeting the annual income target for community fundraising and events. This will involve developing and overseeing the delivery of our annual fundraising events calendar, as well as our fundraising campaigns and appeals. We are a volunteering charity and you will be assisted in your role by our Volunteer Fundraising Committee, who play an active part in making our events happen.

This role also encompasses the opportunity to launch a new programme, which involves recruiting and engaging a team of Young Fundraisers. You will spearhead this initiative and develop and support the Young Fundraisers in their role.

Link Age Southwark benefits from strong local support in the form of individual and business patrons and supporters. Stewardship of these individuals, as well as generating new patrons and supporters, will be a key part of the role.

For full information, please download the full job description. 

Link Age Southwark is a great place to work, offering excellent working benefits and a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include: generous holiday entitlement in addition to all public bank holidays; a pension scheme; an employee assistance programme; and childcare vouchers. We are committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer with a strong commitment to respecting diversity and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date for applications: 1st June 2022, 09:00am

Interview date: 10th June 2022

If you would like to discuss this job opportunity prior to completing your application, please contact us via the email addres on our website.

To apply please download and complete the application form and return it to our recruitment email address. 

About the role

In recent years, THET has established a reputation for excellence in brokering partnerships between health institutions in the UK and overseas and this is expressed in our programmes work, our grants management service, and in our policy activity. In 2021, we supported the training of over 4,783 health workers across Africa and Asia. We are now moving to diversify our income. It is vital we prioritise the diversification of our funding streams with some excellent new opportunities already underway.

We are now looking to recruit a new Institutional and Trusts Fundraising Coordinator with excellent organisational and analytical skills, and a personality to inspire confidence internally and externally. This is an excellent role for those interested in understanding how this dynamic international charity is responding to the challenges facing our sector in 2022. You will be working with an exceptionally friendly team of people who are ambitious to achieve real change and impact and operating with considerable autonomy. We are open to flexible hours and ready to employ someone in any location across the UK.

The Institutional & Trusts Fundraising Coordinator will develop new sources of income for THET, helping us to deliver on our vision of creating a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare. 

Reporting to Louise McGrath, our Director of Programmes, and working closely with a highly supportive team of colleagues from across the organisation, the post holder will excel in written English, and in creating opportunities for people to collaborate on the production of fundraising proposals. The post holder will be methodical and organised and relish working to deadlines with a keen eye for detail. They will have a demonstrable track-record in fundraising from trusts and foundations and/or institutions. 

The role is formally located in the Programmes Team at THET but will collaborate closely with colleagues from the Policy and Learning Teams and External Engagement Teams, as well as Finance and Operations. You will be building on THET’s strong reputation with donors and part of a wider team of staff focused on generating income from our Events, private sector partnerships and High Net-Worth individuals. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strengthen fundraising effectiveness across THET  

• Support the Director of Programmes to shape a robust strategy that identifies funding opportunities from trusts and foundations, and institutional sources, and clearly describes roles and responsibilities across the organisation. 
• Manage processes that support the Director of Programmes and the wider organization to implement this strategy, and to effectively track and respond to opportunities. 
• Support the Director to create an environment which encourages the discussion of ideas and cross-team working. 

Generate fundraising proposals  

• Invest in your understanding of THET and the wider Health Partnership community’s work in order to contribute ideas for funding proposals in discussion with the Director of Programmes. 
• Research, identify and apply to prospective funders, maintaining a vigorous pipeline of opportunities. 
• Lead on the writing of funding bids when requested, drawing on the support and expertise of colleagues from across the organisation as appropriate. 
• Lead or support the coordination of new proposal development as requested.
• Be accountable for a fixed income amount of new business annually. 
• When requested, take responsibility for the stewardship of THET’s relationship with specific donors and support others where appropriate.

Other

• Represent THET at external meetings with donors, Health Partnerships, and others, as required.
• Undertake other tasks as may be required, commensurate with experience.

For a more detailed job description. Please download the attached document.

What we offer 

• Flexible working hours. 

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus 3 days winter closure between Christmas and New Year. 

• 5% pension contribution when Employee contributes 3%. 

• Cycle to work scheme.

• A friendly, supportive work environment. 

How to apply: 

To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter through the following link by Midnight 31st May 2022. Interviews will be carried out on the 08th June 2022.

THET is an equal opportunities employer. This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK. 

St Margaret’s philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values at all times and fulfill our commitment to providing excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families.  We go to great lengths to recruit the right people. We want people with a positive attitude who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to but because they are passionate about working for St Margaret’s.

We have two exciting opportunities available in our Fundraising Team. Whilst experience is beneficial it is not essential. If you have the skills required to deliver what we need we would welcome your interest. If Fundraising is a career pathway you wish to embark upon, these roles offer the perfect opportunity for you to start or continue your journey.

Legacy Officer
Location: Taunton/Yeovil/Remote
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours a week
Salary: £13,128.17 to £14,095.46 pro rata

Our Legacy Officer role sits within our busy fundraising department, and we are looking for someone who can thrive operating in a busy office environment, with the opportunity to work from home some of the time.

Gifts in Wills pay for the care of 1 in 3 patients at St Margaret’s each year – it is one of our most significant sources of income, and we are looking for a Legacy Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of our growing legacy programme.

To be successful, you will have great communication skills as well as proven all-round administrative abilities. These will include excellent data entry skills, experience of using databases, and a good level of computer literacy. Previous experience of probate law or legacy administration would be an advantage but is not essential.

As an ambassador of St Margaret’s, you will take pride in providing an exceptional experience for solicitors, bereaved relatives and executors while maximising legacy income for the hospice.

About you

• Excellent communication and relationship skills
• Ability to plan and organise workload
• Excellent administrative abilities including MS Office
• Experience of using databases
• Previous experience of probate law or legacy administration desirable but not essential

Trusts Fundraising Officer
Location: Taunton/Yeovil/Remote
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Salary: £21,588.54 - £23,179.20 per annum

As the Trusts Fundraising Officer, you’ll be helping to raise income of £250k+ each year, and work with the Grants & Major Gifts Manager to produce compelling funding applications and proposals, nurture relationships with existing funders, and support the development of budgets and reports. You’ll take responsibility for team admin, maintaining the team’s pipeline of activity and keeping the fundraising database up to date.

You will contribute to the Grants & Major Gifts team’s ambitious goals, and ultimately help the charity to deliver its vital end of life services for patients and families across Somerset.

About You

• Excellent communication and administrative skills including MS Office Packages
• Experience of delivering accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication
• Previous charity or trust fundraising experience would be an advantage
• Interested in developing a career in Fundraising

What we offer

In return we offer a rewarding role in a stimulating and positive working environment, with active support for training and opportunities to develop new skills, while knowing that you are helping to make each day count for individuals and families in Somerset. Benefits include:

• Auto enrolment for eligible staff in Workplace pension scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Initial 33 days annual leave (including bank holiday) rising to 35 days after 1 year and increasing dependent on length of service.
• Eligibility for NHS discounts – Blue Light Card etc
• Confidential and free 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family offering:

1. Counselling
2. Support
3. Legal, Financial and Medical Information and Advice
4. A Vitality & Wellbeing health portal

Closing date: 5th June 2022
Interviews: 15th June 2022

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply on Website' button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position​. 

No agencies please.

With our overarching mission of leading the therapeutic use of gardening and horticulture in the UK, your role in supporting the fundraising team will be key in meeting our key objectives of developing and delivering the fundraising strategy and to maintain effective and compliant income generation.

We’re looking for an experienced Fundraising Executive who can support a team of passionate and committed fundraisers to generate income from a varied portfolio of activities for Thrive. You will take primary responsibility for providing CRM, administrative and campaign support to the Fundraising Manager and the Fundraising team, helping to increase income to Thrive through fundraising activities. 

A natural organiser, you will support the team across a variety of focus work areas including fundraising events and initiatives, new business opportunities, donor stewardship and general administration tasks. The money you will help to raise will enable us to improve the lives of people living with disability and long-term health conditions.

If you are a confident communicator and collaborator with excellent CRM skills, we can offer you a new and rewarding challenge.

Broad Outline of Key Responsibilities -

• Supporting the promotion and delivery of fundraising, profile raising and donor stewardship
• Ensure recording of all data relating to fundraising on the CRM.
• To assist with the preparation and analysis of data reports (from the CRM)
• Providing administrative support to the Fundraising Team
• Supporting fundraising activities such as events, campaigns

To apply Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification, to recruitment Closing date for applications is 12pm, 23rd May 2022.

Successful appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure & Barring Service checks.  Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.  Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

Fundraising Assistant – Major Supporters & Charitable Trusts
Ref: 187
Location: Hybrid Role – Home/Norwich, NR14 7PZ
Salary: £20,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Job type: Permanent
Benefits: See description

Are you:

• An experienced administrator looking to work in a vibrant and busy fundraising team?
• Well organised

Do you have:

• Experience of working in a professional role, mixing with a variety of people in business and social situations?
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal?
• A full driving license and use of your own car?

The role:

• Reports directly to the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships
• The Major Supporters & Charitable Trusts Fundraising Assistant will assist in all activities to support the Fundraising strategy to maximise income and increase the number of major supporters and charitable trusts opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• To help with the relationship management of major supporters and charitable trusts
• To assist in the development of new areas of supporter engagement in order to increase income
• To research and write applications to charitable trusts for funding opportunities
• To support fundraising activities through special events, meeting and tours/visits. Whilst representing EACH internally and externally
• To provide excellent supporter stewardship
• To keep up to date EACH’s supporter database

Comprehensive range of benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Flexibility of home working
• Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution
• NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing
• Life Assurance
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date: 31/05/2022 23:59

Interested? 

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. 

At EACH we are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity.  We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, in particular from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds.

EACH is proud to be Investors in People accredited.

EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

As a Hospice we strongly encourage all our staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated including boosters, as this provides the greatest protection to our children and families and staff.

No agencies please.

You will be mentored by our Fundraising Manager who is a Diploma Certificated member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising. After completing a satisfactory probation period there will be an opportunity for you to be enrolled onto the Certificate in Fundraising, delivered by the Institute of Fundraising, to gain a foundation qualification in Fundraising.

RASASC is a registered charity which has been providing support to male and female victims of rape and sexual abuse (both recent and non-recent) and young people aged over 13, from across Surrey since 1992.

We provide an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. ISVAs support survivors to help them overcome the abuse they have suffered and to rebuild their lives. This service also includes supporting the victim to seek justice through the judicial system, should they wish.

We also provide one-to-one counselling, youth counselling and family support programme, a national Telephone Helpline, and self-confidence and esteem programme.

Volunteers are an important part of the work we do. Volunteers staff our Helpline and our qualified counsellors work on a voluntary basis with survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

Main purpose of role: 

To support the Fundraising Manager with all aspects of fundraising, with a particular focus on donor stewardship, and small grants/trusts/community fundraising. 

The role will be hands on within a busy team and has the potential for you to learn and develop a variety of fundraising skills

Responsibilities and key tasks:

• To research and draft applications to small grants and trust for amounts up to £10,000
• To oversee the stewardship of individual fundraisers to ensure that they are engaged with the charity, and their efforts/support recognised
• Proactively use the fundraising database to develop and manage supporters and ensure all activities are recorded accurately and in line with GDPR
• To assist the Fundraising Manager with the reconciliation of our income and financial processes, including the distribution and collection of our community collection boxes
• To assist the Fundraising Manager with the planning and collation of the annual and biannual major funders monitoring reports requests
• General fundraising/administration duties, as and when required
• This role is expected to generate an income (donations, grants etc) of a small financial target of £33,000 per year.

Personal Specification

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and a strong team player
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise a varied and demanding workload 
• Confident IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Project management skills
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
• Experience working in a voluntary sector organisation

We are looking for a compassionate and creative human, who is passionate about building effective and meaningful relationships which generate and grow income so that we can change more young people’s lives. We are looking for a fundraising manager who recognises the gifts of active listening, powerful storytelling, and connecting supporters with our cause. We are committed to young people’s voice and lived experience being at the heart of our fundraising work.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing our new fundraising strategy, which has donor love at the heart. You will also lead the work of talented fundraisers, who will help us connect with different audiences through uplifting communications, customised donor journeys and memorable events which produce great results.

Duties and responsibilities

Key responsibilities

• To work in close collaboration with the Director of Innovation and Growth to implement Oxfordshire Youth’s fundraising strategy
• To meet agreed income generation targets across corporate and community partnerships, grant writing and individual giving

Fundraising corporates

• Building human-centred relationships with our six corporate partners, including Blenheim Palace, Radley College, Coventry Building Society, Andrews Property Group, The Wellbeing Generation, and VSL
• To research and develop new values-driven relationships with local and national corporate organisations, businesses, schools and statutory partners
• Develop innovative strategies to increase our visibility in the corporate space.
• Research and apply for local charity of the year partnerships and account manage these partnerships
• To lead on the delivery of our annual calendar of partnership-centered events, working with young people in our forums on planning and delivery. Events include our annual Blenheim fundraiser and the Oxford Half marathon

Trusts and grants

• To work closely with the Fundraising coordinator, Director of Innovation and Growth and members of the Senior Leadership team on grant applications to trusts, and statutory bodies
• To ensure regular and personalised contact with leads of larger foundations connected to OY, communicating our impact and the difference made as a result of their gift
• To collaborate with the OY team to ensure that reporting to trusts and foundations is completed in a timely manner, ensuring that repeat gifts from trusts and statutory bodies are acknowledged through personalised thanks

Individual giving

• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new supporters of Oxfordshire Youth, maximising fundraising and increasing the number of long-term supporters
• To collaborate with the Fundraising coordinator to rejuvenate Ambassador engagement with OY and to work with them to grow the individual giving and community events
• Deliver new concepts to promote gifts in wills and in memory giving
• Implement the donor care engagement plans to deepen relationships with patrons, influencers, partners, and high net-worth individuals
• To co-ordinate working with the  Marketing and Communications Managers  in the creation of digital fundraising campaigns to engage monthly givers
• To work with PR, Marketing and Communications Manager and Impact, Quality and Research Manager to create annual impact reports, the case for support and other communications that will support the engagement of supporters
• Ensure quality donor engagement and celebration of partnerships via website, newsletter and social media platforms 

General

• To attend team meetings and regular supervision with the line manager.
• To ensure all DBS procedures are carried out in accordance with Oxfordshire Youth’s guidelines, policies and procedures.
• To undergo training enabling personal and professional development.
• To undertake other relevant duties related to the further development, promotion and sustainability of the charity.

Safeguarding

• Understanding that safeguarding children, young people and adults is everyone’s business and accessing training and supervision appropriate to the role.
• To ensure concerns are responded to appropriately in line with the OY's Safeguarding Adults Policy and the Child Protection Policy and interagency safeguarding procedures.
• To comply with recruitment and other checks as requested by the organisation including undertaking a DBS check.

This job description is subject to amendment following discussion with the post holder.

Person specification

Expertise and qualifications

Essential

• Excellent track record and experience of achieving income targets in  fundraising manager role in the voluntary/charity sector (ideally 3 years minimum, or equivalent)
• Excellent track record in securing  corporate partnerships  and major donor fundraising
• Deep understanding of the tactics that help increase likelihood of a charity securing strategic partnerships
• Experience of designing and delivering presentations and pitches to a varied audience
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; personable and with a flair for building strong relationships with high level decision makers
• Experience in developing fundraising campaigns
• Experience of managing CRM databases
• Understanding of best practice and governance and financial management
• Ability to be flexible and agile in response to internal and external organisational needs
• A love of networking
• Ability to manage a team and build effective relationships internally and externally

Desirable

• Prior experience of working in the youth work sector
• Experience of Not For Profit fundraising
• Working knowledge of the techniques used in realising authentic co-design principles within youth led services
• Practical experience of coordinating Charity’s fundraising efforts
• Monitoring and evaluating experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Prioritise effectively, working to deadlines and targets
• Ability to work with colleagues from external agencies both voluntary and statutory

• IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and CRM systems
• A flexible approach to work, including a willingness to take on tasks outside the usual remit and to work irregular hours
• The ability to solve problems and think creatively

Desirable

• Experience of developing and maintaining relationships with local media and press
• Working Knowledge of GDPR

• Proficiency in a range of online digital tools for project management such as Monday boards, Slack and others
• Previous experience working in the not-for-profit sector

Personal qualities

Essential

• An unwavering commitment to Oxfordshire Youth’s vision, mission and values
• The ability to relate to and empathise with young people
• Integrity and discretion when dealing with sensitive information
• A commitment to treating people equally, being aware of unconscious bias and working proactively and openly to challenge it within your own and within others’ practice
• Respecting differences and challenging prejudice and discrimination
• A positive, enthusiastic and can-do approach that demonstrates the attributes of a growth mindset
• Commitment to your own learning and development
• Accountability for the quality of your work and responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills

Are you friendly, outgoing and organized? Do you love efficient systems and databases?We’re looking for a dynamic Fundraising Assistant to help grow our fundraising team, supporting the fantastic work of the Shark Trust. 

Are you someone who can work closely with community fundraisers and members? Can you help us to really excel in this area of fundraising and provide a great experience for our supporters? Will you relish the challenge of delving into the day to day running of our CRM system, supporting the operations team, running reports and using the system to its full capacity? Then this role could be for you! 

You’ll be part of a small close-knit team of very focused and committed individuals with a large remit. You’ll be supported by the Managing Director and the Fundraising Officer. But you’ll be able to work on your own initiative, and be able to communicate, support and engage with fundraisers. 

Our office is in Plymouth, but we’ll consider flexible working approaches for the right candidate.

Please send a CV (with names of 2 referees) and persuasive cover letter.

Note: Please submit CV & Cover Letter as PDF files with your name in both file names and email subject line “ST FA 0422”.

Closing Date: 27th May 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 6th June 2022

Salary £21,000pa (pro-rata).

The role is part time (0.8 FTE) for an initial 24-month contract.

The Shark Trust is an equal opportunity employer. 

We’re committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.