This is a critical role that offers the chance to help drive the delivery of community fundraising activities across the UK including with our 60,000+ strong membership. You will provide administrative support to income generating events and coordinate the membership process within Mothers’ Union to deliver a first class experience. Helping to ensure that the systems and processes related to membership are developed, adapted and maintained to the highest standard will be equally paramount.

You will need to be able to forge strong working relationships within the Fundraising and Communications team, across the organisation and with members. You will have a creative approach and self-starting ability to be creative with limited resources, whilst regularly evaluating your own performance to build on strengths and identify areas to improve.

About you

• Reliability and Efficiency - excellent time management and an ability to prioritise;

• Pro activity and ability to work independently and drive areas of responsibility;

• High level of computer literacy including experience of using databases and their use in marketing effectively to donors and members;

• Excellent user of MS Office particularly Excel for data analysis;

• Highly numerate with experience of maintaining budget reporting systems and reporting on targets set;

• A willingness to occasionally undertake work outside of office hours and/or at various venues around the UK & Ireland that may require an overnight stay;

• An organised and flexible approach to work, able to work within a changing organisation and respond quickly to changes and/or information as requested;

• An understanding of the core values of Mothers’ Union and passion for our work;

• Experience of working in the faith sector (and/or related experience that you can demonstrate).

Benefits

As an employee of Mothers’ Union you will have access to a wide range of benefits including 28 annual leave days, including bank and public holidays, plus five additional Mothers’ Union specific days.

How to apply

To apply, please provide an up to date CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) that succinctly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role referring to the following headings from the job description

• Key accountabilities

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience

• Characteristics and skills

Added benefits

25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays

8% non-contributory pension

You are an ambitious fundraiser with an interest in developing your Individual Giving career. You can motivate yourself to meet challenges and you’d love the chance to make a massive difference at an amazing charity.

A spinal cord injury can be life-changing. Around 50,000 people in the UK are affected, and you can give them hope by working for a charity that’s determined to find effective treatments.

Spinal Research is here to give hope to everyone living with paralysis as a result of a spinal cord injury. Our focus is to find an effective treatment that not only improves sensation and movement for people living with paralysis but brings us closer to a day when we finally conquer it. Our pioneering work has led to recent clinical trials, but our world-class research relies on dynamic fundraising. That’s where you come in.

As the Individual Giving Manager, you’ll create fabulous appeals that inspire people to donate to this incredible charity. You’ll also manage the budget carefully and whilst managing regular donors, look to attract new supporters in a cost-effective way.  And while you’ll lead the individual giving programme, you’ll work closely with other fundraisers in the team, gaining experience in other disciplines. You will make a success of it by being organised, proactive and having good attention to detail.

Imagine how proud you’ll feel, knowing you’re making such a difference.

To apply to join this energetic team email your CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re interested in the role and showing us why you’re right for the job (please keep it brief, no more than 2 pages please). The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13th January and we will be holding interviews during the following week.

Discover more about this opportunity and how to apply by reading the attached Job Description. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term – 1 Year

Department:  Directors Office

Reports to: School Director & Head of Membership

Hours: Full-time; Monday to Friday, 10am-6pm

The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture.  The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies.

Role Overview:

The Development Coordinator role supports the Architectural Association’s fundraising activity, in close collaboration with the AA Director and other senior representatives of the school’s departments and academic programmes. The appointed candidate will report to the School Director and Head of Membership, and work closely with the AA Foundation. The position supports a broad range of funding initiatives across the organisation, including individual, institutional and foundation giving, partnership development (corporate and individual), special events, and legacy giving, with daily activities ranging from fundraising galas, management of a corporate programme, event sponsorship and alumni campaigns, to fundraising for academic research and publications.

Who we seek:

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic figure with experience of fundraising and a knowledge and understanding of architecture, educational or non-profit environments and/ or cultural institutions and platforms. They will be responsive, efficient, team-oriented, affable and well-rounded. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to quickly develop working relationships with AA members, alumni, staff, students, academic staff, individual donors and corporate partners, among other audiences. They will have strong negotiation skills, as well as superior verbal and written communication skills. They will have an entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated ability to think creatively in order to achieve development goals. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related field, with knowledge and/or interest in management and arts administration in non-profit environments.

What we offer:

A range of staff benefits including generous annual leave and a defined-contribution pension scheme.

How to Apply:

Please email the folowing document by the closing date of Sunday 5th January 2020 stating the job title in the subject heading.

Please include in your application:

• AA Application Form
• Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. This should be no more than one-page
• Full CV

Interviews will take place on Monday 13th January 2020

Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.

Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Job title: Head of Supporter Services and Fundraising Compliance

Region: London HQ

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Full time 35 hours per week, Permanent

Salary: £54,346.15 per annum (£49,294.15 with £4,452 London Weighting)  

We are looking for a fundraising professional to lead our established Supporter Services and Fundraising Compliance department. This is a pivotal role in our fundraising team, working across all areas of fundraising to deliver outstanding supporter care and support the Legion to raise vital funds in an ethical, sustainable and innovative way, fostering a culture of learning and responsibility for compliance across the directorate.

Who we’re looking for
 

Does the following describe you?

• People-focused, putting customers at the centre of everything you do

• A team player who thrives in collaborative environments

• Passionate about supporting our work

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience

• Excited to do your best in a charity that invests in you
   

If so, then we want to hear from you.

 
How to Apply: please apply by clicking 'Apply Online'

Closing date: Sunday 29th December 2019

Interviews: scheduled for the week beginning 6th January 2020.

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising Research Assistant to join an innovative university within their development office. Here you will assist the fundraising and campaigns manager identifying fundraising prospects of the university in the UK and internationally. You will be an integral member of the team where you will maintain the and update the prospect racking system aiding in the development of the department.

Within this role you will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects including working alongside multiple international offices.

Research Funding Assistant qualities:
*Experience working within a higher education environment
*An interest in fundraising and a commitment to prospect research
*Excellent analytical and research skills
*Ability to collect, assess information and draw conclusions quickly
*Working knowledge of an Asian or European language (desirable)
*Knowledge of the UK Data Protection Act
*Proficient with a CRM database such as Raiser's Edge or Blackbaud

Here are a few things you might get up to:
*Evaluate and rate major gift prospects in the UK and overseas
*Produce and present detail research briefings
*Utilising current research resources
*Prioritising prospects and working on the database to add and cleanse data
*Assist with the development of knowledge of alumni, friends and key supporters
*Attend fundraising dinners and alumni events
*Follow and promote the Universities policies

This is a part time role of up to 20 hours. If this is a role that is of interest to you, please apply now or call Shenique art TPP. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience working within Asian markets.

We are seeking a highly efficient, experienced Administrator to join our small professional team. You must have excellent communications skills, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add to our team dynamics. You must possess a range of administrative and secretarial skills including good IT skills. The post will involve supporting evening training events during term time approximately once a week.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.

You need to be committed to our vision of ‘Developing Church of England Education’, be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church, and ideally have an understanding of the workings of the Church of England in Education.

Closing date for applications:  9am Monday 16 December 2019

Supporter Care Administrator
London, EC2A
£20,286 – £24,344 per annum

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. We are almost wholly reliant on income received from supporters and donors to the charity. Looking after these supporters is crucial.

Working in the Fundraising and Communications department, the Supporter Care Administrator will be responsible for dealing with enquiries from the charity’s supporters and members of the public, delivering excellent supporter care to all. This involves working with internal colleagues and external fundraising agencies to manage supporter care processes effectively including all areas of administration.

In addition, the Supporter Care Administrator will ensure that processes are in place so that supporters’ donations are added to the organisational database, banked and thanked in a timely and accurate manner, and that complaints are dealt with appropriately. The post involves significant database work so close attention to detail and accuracy is important.

You will have experience of working in a fast-paced customer care environment, ideally within a charity, be an effective communicator and a confident user of Excel and Word. Previous database experience would be preferable.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description prior to starting your application (this can be found at the start of the application process).

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Wednesday 8 January 2020 at 23.59.

We expect interviews to be held in London on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 January 2020.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.
Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Supporter Care Administrator, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Customer Care Administrator, Customer Service Executive, Customer Services Representative, Supporter Care Co-ordinator, Customer Experience Rep, Customer Support Administrator, Customer Service Administrator.

High Trees Community Development Trust is a community anchor charity based in Tulse Hill in Lambeth. We deliver a range of services focused in 4 key areas – Community Action, Children, Young People and Family Services, Community Education and Training and Employment and Careers.  All our work is focused on improving the social and economic welfare of the local community.

We are looking for a talented and committed individual who is able to co-ordinate all of our external communications and contribute to our fundraising work.  High Trees have been through a rebranding exercise which is shortly due to launch, which has not only created a new website and template of communications tools but also clarified our vision, mission and values.  The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the profile and reach of the organisation, ensuring our messages reach our key audiences and is utilised to effectively improve our fundraising efforts across all of our service areas.

You will be able to fluently draft copy and communicate clear messaging, whether this is for our website, social media, flyers (using InDesign), newsletters and annual reports or in bids or reports to funders and potential funders.  You will quickly gain an understanding of our multiple services and projects and the ethos that underpins all our work and messaging. You will co-ordinate our communications across the organisation, responsible for producing a communications plan and working with the service teams to ensure it is adhered to.  You will collate and produce information with which you will use our brand guidelines to speak clearly using the High Trees voice, whether this is in order to draft fundraising bids or spread the message of our work.  You will have the IT literacy needed to produce the desk based research needed to provide the context for funders that our work is needed, quickly master in-design if this is not an existing skill and use the full range of social media platforms. You will also develop our online fundraising and opportunities for individual donations.

You will be responsible for regularly identifying and leading on fundraising opportunities and support on bid writing to increase the scope of our work.  High Trees CSR relationships are in their infancy and you will create and deliver a plan to increase the impact of these relationships and develop new ones, ensuring these are mutually beneficial and produce tangible benefits for the organisation.

You will also be responsible for the running and coordination of events across the organisation, whether this is developing and delivering these as part of the yearly plan (for example AGM’s or Community Days) or doing the event coordination and supporting on the delivery for events held by the service teams.

High Trees are far more interested in your aptitude for the role than any specific previous experience.  You will have a passion and commitment for work in the community sector and contributing to our aims and values.  You must be a talented communicator and possess excellent written and verbal fluency, with an instinct for framing our work in the way that is most effective.  You will also be very comfortable with the coordination, organisational and administrative aspects of the role, and be able to methodically plan and carry out the bulk of the communication functions within our organisations. 

Further details of the role can be found in the job profile

This is a great opportunity to play a key role as part of a busy supporter contact team for an inspiring animal welfare charity.

The Charity
An international animal welfare charity.

The Role
To respond to donor and potential donor enquiries through multiple channels with the aim of encouraging supporters to retain or increase their support the charity.
To keep informed and up to date about all relevant issues relating to supporter care for example changes to legislation relating to charitable giving such as gift aid, data protection and the fundraising code of practice.
To undertake supporter administration tasks as required, including thanking, amending records, setting up direct debits and gift aid and when needed provide support to the donation and fulfilment function.
To undertake proactive communications to supporters and or organisations to support in the marketing and stewardship of community fundraising activities.
To steward community fundraisiers taking part in DIY events, supporting them at every stage following agreed processes and time frames and to achieve agreed conversion rates from enquiry to register.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a fundraising customer service environment, delivering stewardship activities, asking people for money and understanding the importance of delivering excellent customer care.
IT literate, across all standard office software with the experience of using databases and data collection.
Excellent call handling skills and the ability to respectfully, honestly and transparently adjust communication to audience recognising the importance of diversity.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral. Able to take responsibility for own communication style and understanding different viewpoints.

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.

We are looking an experienced Temporary Database Administrator who has experienced of using raisers Edge for inspiring humanitarian charity. this role is 3 or 4 days a week

The Role
Opening and sorting donations (someone else will be present)
Entering response data into our Raisers Edge fundraising database.
Data entry of cheques into batches for the Finance team.
Fulfilment of acknowledgement letters, including printing, enclosing and franking.
Answering the supporter telephone line andtaking donations by telephone.

The Candidate
Experience of using Raisers Edge.
Experience in data entry.
Strong Excel skills.
Excellent communication skills.

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.

Administrator (within the Clinical and Development Directorates) (fulltime at 35 hours, Office Based, UK)

Salary: £17,500 - £22,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading charity working with those affected by gambling related harm. We run the National Gambling Helpline and deliver treatment to those affected. Alongside GamCare’s treatment services, we run training and accreditation for the UK gambling industry to raise standards and make gambling safer for everyone.

GamCare is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated administrator to support its Clinical and Development Directorates: the teams delivering the operational work of the charity on the ground. You will be joining a passionate and friendly team at a growing charity making an important difference to the lives of people who have been affected by gambling problems.

You will have experience of supporting teams with a range of tasks from booking accommodation and travel through to organising and minuting key meetings. You will have strong interpersonal skills, liaising effectively with team members to identify and prioritise their needs. You will be self-motivated, able to identify gaps in systems and processes to make them more efficient and supporting the smooth running of the team.  You will have excellent IT skills, and be familiar with Microsoft packages.

If you think you have the skills and experience for this role we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note, the applicant must be free of any addiction, excluding nicotine, for at least 24 months.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <Administrator>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Mike Kenward. Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

Closing date for applications is 05 January 2020 at 9am

Interview dates: Week commencing 13 January 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place in London

Prospectus is thrilled to be working with SPANA in their search for a Database Officer. SPANA's goal is simple: to improve the welfare of working animals in the world's poorest communities. Through three key areas treating, training and teaching they are inspiring others to act in the best interests of working animals while also providing practical, professional and sustainable solutions today.

The overall purpose of this role is to support the Database Manager to produce accurate and GDPR compliant data selections from a complex database, manage the data flow for assigned appeals, ensuring income is processed and reconciled accurately and within agreed time frames, and support the Fundraising team by producing reports, KPIs and analytics. Assisting with generating e-newsletter lists, adding new subscribers and providing cover for database tasks when required is also part of this role. You will maintain the helpdesk inbox, identify potential weaknesses in the database and help create and implement new systems and processes to improve the database.

To be successful as a Database Officer, it is essential to have CRM experience (ideally Raiser's Edge), including experience of creating data selections, queries and segmentation for appeals. You will understand the importance of data cleaning and quality enhancement, be able to organise and prioritise varied workloads, plan effectively and work to tight deadlines.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Please note this position may close earlier than advertised as CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now!

Background

Over the past 80 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC’s mission is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. The International Rescue Committee UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its headquarters in New York and London. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster. Through 28 regional offices in cities across the United States, the IRC also helps refugees resettle in the US and become self-sufficient. The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

The Purpose of the Role

The Program Development Advisor (PDA), Francophone Africa will lead and/or support new business development efforts from institutional donors, from opportunity tracking, pre-positioning and capture planning to proposal development and submission. The PDA will work closely with IRC country programs within Francophone Africa to advise and support in business development strategy planning, donor mapping and identification, opportunity tracking, the go/no-go decision process, teaming discussions, and proposal development. As needed, the PDA will serve in the Pre-positioning /Capture Manager and Proposal Manager or Proposal Coordinator roles on new business opportunities. The PDA will lead and/or support special internal initiatives aligned with IRC’s business development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of working on new business efforts in international development with USAID, DFID, ECHO, and/or other multilateral and bilateral donors, as well as experience working in and familiarity with humanitarian contexts in central Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and assist in the identification, tracking and updating of new business opportunities
• Lead pre-positioning and capture planning including facilitating technical brainstorming, competitive landscape analysis and win theme sessions with technical and country staff
• Coordinating proposal work, including: preparing timelines, ensuring the proposal team adheres to deadlines, advising and supporting on teaming, supporting recruitment, assisting in budget development, ensuring document completion, organizing meetings and compiling notes, compiling inputs from internal and external proposal team members, drafting non-technical proposal sections and annexes, and proofreading proposal documents
• Work with country offices, regional staff, technical units, and other staff to support conceptualization and design of proposals
• Managing coordination, communication and inputs to/from consortium primes or subs
• Facilitate HQ-level donor relations and communications relating to new opportunities
• Identify proposal development support resources as needed, including consultants
• Draft proposal pieces including Past Performance, Corporate Capabilities, Staffing and Management Plan, Country Context, CVs, etc
• Compile inputs from proposal team members, including consultants and partners
• Ensure responsiveness to and compliance with donor priorities and solicitation documents
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Compliance support on proposals
• Maintain accurate information in database and assist with conducting analysis of proposal development, and maintain accurate and timely electronic files
• Advise by working collaboratively on organizational and system improvements, anticipating, identifying and proactively solving problems
• Facilitate internal post-submission debrief sessions to glean lessons learned

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, including international relations, political science, public administration, and communications; Master’s degree a plus
• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) required
• Experience working in central Africa preferred
• Three to five years’ experience writing grants and developing funding proposals
• Experience working with US Government (USAID, OFDA, BPRM, etc.), DFID, EU institutions (ECHO, DG), and/or other European donors
• Experience in proposal budgeting a plus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively manage a variety of relationships in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate equally effectively with colleagues in ‘remote’ and diverse teams, including as team leader for proposals
• Ability to work productively and accurately while under pressure in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to travel internationally, including in central Africa (up to 20% of time)

The deadline for applications is midnight between Friday 3rd January / Saturday 4th January.

Candidates must have the right to work in the country for which they are applying.

IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination for all applicants and employees. IRC-UK seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce regardless of gender, race, religious belief, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. IRC-UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including refugees who have the right to work in the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to consolidate, grow and shape SDN’s fundraising and project development work. The Programme Funding Officer role leads fundraising activities and supports the development of projects across SDN’s work, working closely with SDN’s Research and Policy Officers in the UK, and our project teams in Nigeria. This role is central in identifying funding opportunities, coordinating the development of funding proposals to donors and wider fundraising processes, developing fundraising materials and building donor relationships. While fundraising is the core responsibility of the role, there will also be opportunities to apply and develop skills and experience in the area of project development – and therefore to contribute to shaping SDN’s future work.

Based in London, you will need some previous experience of fundraising and strong communications skills to be able to work collaboratively but at a distance from the project teams in Nigeria, and preferably some experience of project design.

About SDN:

Stakeholder Democracy Network is a non-profit organisation with over a decade’s experience in Niger Delta affairs and expertise in the environmental, social and economic issues impacting upon the region. 

SDN supports the efforts of those affected by the extractives industry and weak governance. We work with governments, companies, communities and other stakeholders to ensure the promotion and protection of human rights. Our work currently focuses on the Niger Delta.

Job Title: Programme Funding Officer

Location: London, UK

Reporting to: Programmes Director

Hours: full-time, starting ASAP

Salary: £22,000 – 26,000

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Job description

Job Purpose: to secure funding which enables SDN to deliver high quality, long-term projects and activities which seek to promote stability and development within the Niger Delta. This role has three key objectives:

1. To identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes
2. To coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors
3. To develop and maintain key resources and build strong donor relationships to support SDN’s fundraising activities

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Fundraising and Project Development 80%
2. External Relations and Communications 20%

Duties:

Objective one: To identify and track funding opportunities aligned with SDN’s strategic priorities and coordinate SDN’s fundraising pipeline processes

• Develop and maintain a database of existing and potential institutional donors, and trusts and foundations, with information on associated funding opportunities
• Maintain a database tracking funding opportunities that SDN is actively developing (the ‘Opportunity Tracker’)
• Undertake a weekly search for potential funding opportunities via websites and email alerts from key funding information and donor sites
• Attend bi-weekly funding committee meetings and make recommendations to the management team on potential funding opportunities
• Identify, coordinate and monitor any preparatory activities required in advance of a funding opportunity being released (e.g. background research, discussions with potential partners)
• Attend donor and funding opportunity meetings with other members of the programmes team

Objective two: To coordinate the development of high-quality funding proposals, both to respond to donor funding calls and to proactively pitch to donors

• Working with an assigned proposal leader from the programmes team (either in the UK or Nigeria), coordinate SDN’s response to donor calls for proposals, including: reviewing all donor documentation and ensuring proposal development teams have a clear understanding of all donor requirements; developing a work plan for the development and submission of proposals; coordinating the inputs of all team members in to proposals; supporting the proposal leader in project development activities, such as partner discussions and proposal development workshops; leading the development and collation of all supporting documentation for proposals (e.g. organisational financial information, registration documents); supporting with the drafting of assigned proposal content; editing and adapting proposals in to donor-friendly formats
• Working with the Programmes Director, identify priority donors to engage and projects to be funded, and support the assigned programmes team members to proactively develop funding proposals and a strategy to engage with potential donors
• Carry out regular mailings to identified trusts and foundations to secure unrestricted funding
• Maintain SDN’s Opportunity Tracker throughout proposal development and submission

Objective three: To develop and maintain key resources and build strong donor relationships to support SDN’s fundraising activities

• Develop organisational fundraising materials, working with the communications team where needed, such as capacity statements, case studies and generic proposals
• Working with the Programmes Director, develop donor engagement strategies for priority donors, and coordinate the management of donor relationships
• Act as a first point of contact for donors as and when requested
• Keep up-to-date on key trends, networks and information on fundraising and donors in international development

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Person specification

Qualifications:

Desirable:

• An undergraduate degree, ideally in a related subject to fundraising or international development

Experience:

Essential:

• At least one year’s experience working in a relevant fundraising role, preparing donor proposals and supporting other fundraising processes
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment, meeting tight deadlines and supporting administrative processes

Desirable:

• Knowledge of international development donors and fundraising trends
• Experience working with overseas teams
• Experience of managing donor relationships
• Experience in the design and development of projects
• Charity/NGO sector experience
• Use/management of databases
• Development and production of written materials in support of fundraising activities

Skills:

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a number of tasks at once
• Excellent English writing and editing skills
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams with multiple priorities
• Strong communications skills to ensure effective remote support
• Self-motivated and driven to start and complete initiatives of your own accord
• Proficiency in common software IT packages

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Applications

Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and demonstrable ability.

Applications should be made by midnight 12.01.2020, by including a one-page cover letter (explicitly addressing the points in the Person Specification) and your curriculum vitae. Interviews for the position are planned to take place at the SDN London office the week commencing 20.01.2020.

Your application will be reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence. If you have not heard from us by 17.01.20, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates earlier than the date indicated herein.

For further information on SDN, please visit our website.