Fundraising Development Lead Jobs
Are you looking for your next career-defining fundraising role based within the NHS? Do you want to use your fundraising skills to help a charity providing additional support services that truly make a difference to patients and their families? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Liverpool University Hospitals Charity, the registered charity of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for a dynamic Partnership Fundraising Manager to take our corporate support to the next level and further enhance the experience of our patients, their families and staff. Building on the charity’s solid foundation, your role will be the lead our corporate and partnerships fundraising plan, to help us raise funds that are over and above NHS funding, to create high quality, compassionate care and wellbeing for all. This senior role calls for a highly motivated and experienced Partnerships Fundraising Manager with significant experience of developing and implementing income generation across corporates, trusts and major donors.
You will have a proven track record in corporate fundraising, bringing in at least five figure donations. You will need to be a dynamic, self-motivated and pro-active fundraiser, who will show enthusiasm for the projects and services we are seeking funds to support.
If you think you can take our charity to the next level, making Liverpool University Hospitals Charity a high profile charity in Merseyside, then we want to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Individual Giving Officer will work closely with the Director of Fundraising & Engagement and the Head of Fundraising to deliver significant elements of the charity’s fundraising strategy, in particular our Individual Giving income. The post holder will be responsible for growing our cash and regular donor income through both acquisition and retention activities, including through our flagship Dry January® campaign.
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Direct reports: none
Location: 27 Swinton St, King’s Cross, London, WC1X 9NW
Status, hours: Permanent, full-time
Salary: Grade D: salary in the range of £31,437-£34,659 (depending on skills, knowledge, and experience), plus benefits.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Campaign project management:
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Plan, manage and deliver innovative and impactful supporter campaigns across a range of channels.
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Operate within set budgets and achieve income targets outlined in annual plans.
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Produce clear and succinct briefs to agencies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
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Use marketing judgement to proof, edit and develop compelling creative, and make sound decisions on proposals and testing plans.
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Work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, Fundraising and Engagement Manager, Community and Challenge Events Officer and Communications team to successfully deliver campaigns and evaluations.
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Support the development of an effective welcome and supporter journey, to help increase the average lifetime value of donors.
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Continually test and learn across campaigns to improve performance.
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Deliver campaigns in a compliant way, adhering to GDPR and fundraising regulation and Code of Conduct.
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Lead on the research, design and implementation of key products including Mid-Level Giving and a new legacy proposition.
Supporter Care:
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Work with the Fundraising & Engagement Assistant to ensure excellent levels of supporter care is provided to all our individual giving donors. Including the reviewing and refining of existing processes.
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Oversee the maintenance of our individual supporter data within our CRM
Reporting and analysis:
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Closely monitor campaign results and provide updates on performance.
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Produce post-campaign analysis reports.
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Work with the Director of Fundraising & Engagement to develop and update existing reporting mechanisms.
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Make recommendations to improve the performance of future campaigns based on evidence and data.
Competitor analysis and industry perspective:
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Use existing research and insight, and where appropriate, undertake and commission new projects to derive new / further insight and analysis.
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Identify, research and develop new products, creative ideas and fundraising initiatives.
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Keep up to date with industry developments and act upon direct and digital marketing trends and statistics.
Administration:
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Manage the administrative tasks for the Individual Giving team, such as processing invoices, ordering stock and updating key documents and materials both online and offline.
Other Duties
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Work closely with colleagues across the charity to support their work and to act as ‘one team’.
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Work particularly closely with colleagues in the Communications team, optimising opportunities for joint working, especially to champion the individual giving strategy to maximise its potential.
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Contribute actively and positively to charity-wide strategies.
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Continually develop your knowledge of alcohol harm and solutions to it.
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Act as a positive ambassador for Alcohol Change UK at all times.
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Know, embrace and actively uphold the values of Alcohol Change UK at all times.
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Work flexible hours as necessary to meet the needs of the charity, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be earnt for any work required outside of normal working hours.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a successful Fundraising Manager to join an inspirational team striving to support children, young people and adults who care for others who can’t manage without their help, Carers and Young Carers. Take a look at how we do this in our Impact Report below.
You’ll be joining at a pivotal time for our charity. Having recently secured our core statutory income for the next 3 to 5 years we’re now looking to use that as a launchpad to grow and develop new and existing services. We’ll be starting the new year with the unveiling of a fresh new look having recently agreed a rebrand of the charity, alongside which we’ll be launching our new website, increasing the number of people who can access our services and support. There’s lots going on!
You’ll have a crucial role to play in all of this, raising significant levels of income to support existing and new ways of meeting the changing needs of carers of all ages. It’s a challenging role, no doubt about it, but you’ll be working with and supported by a great team of people all passionate about what we do. So, if you’re passionate about what you do and like to get stuck in and make a difference then you’ll fit in well.
You’ll be a dynamic, creative person with proven experience in developing and implementing a fundraising strategy to drive income growth and achieve ambitious targets across a range of income streams: Grant making Trusts, Corporates, Individuals, to name a few. You’ll be managing and nurturing our Trust Fundraiser as well as working with the Senior Leadership Team, agreeing our fundraising priorities.
There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon 8 April 2024. Interviews w.c.15 April 2024
Attachments (available from our website)
· Introduction
· Job Description & Person Spec.
· Impact report
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Chief Executive
Direct reports: 2 x roles to be recruited
Department/Service: Core Services
This role is a key leadership role responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the sustainability of Women in Prison.
Key Responsibilities Areas
1. To develop and implement a voluntary (trusts and foundation; HNWI, corporate, individuals) fundraising strategy
2. To manage relationships with key donors and stakeholders
3. Budgeting, reporting and compliance
4. Develop and lead the fundraising team
5. To be a key member of the senior leadership of Women in Prison modelling feminist collective leadership
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire. We are currently building a new Hospice, so it is a very exciting time to be part of our team. This Community Fundraiser role will play an important part in enhancing the support we can give to our community as they fundraise for us not only in support of the upcoming Capital Appeal but also to continue to provide the current and ongoing care to our patients.
Community Fundraiser
37 hours per week
Salary - £27- £29,000 per annum WTE (based on 37 hours a week)
Come and join our Community Fundraising team! I have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Community Fundraiser within our Income Generation team. This energizing role will see you supporting individuals and groups, within our local community, to organise their own events and fundraise for our vital care. It’s a fun and varied role and no two weeks are the same, so you’ll need to bring lots of energy to the position! One day you might be supporting someone to open their garden or hold an afternoon tea and the next you’ll be dressing up and joining the team to deliver our Reindeer Run’s at local schools. There’s also the space for you to think creatively and bring new fundraising ideas and campaigns to our community fundraising calendar.
I am looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is great at communicating and confident at building relationships. You’ll also need to have excellent presenting skills to motivate and inspire our supporters.
It’s an exciting time to join Phyllis Tuckwell as we build a New Hospice to serve our community for years to come, and you can be a part of it! If you would like to find out more before applying, then please do get in touch, I would love to hear from you.
Charli Quay-Barnham, Community Fundraising Manager.
A full driving licence and car is required for this position.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience working within a fundraising environment, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time.
- Be a natural people person with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences and ages on the phone, face to face and in written comms.
- Have excellent presentation skills.
- Have experience working with supporters/customers/volunteers to deliver exceptional service and support, with a solution-focused approach.
- Be confident in managing your own time with the ability to work independently with a proactive approach.
- Enjoy building effective relationships with colleagues as part of a lively team.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working and be prepared to travel across the PT catchment area to maximise fundraiser support.
In return we offer:
- 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Group Self Invested Personal Pension (matched contributions to 7.5%)
- Excellent education and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
Further information can be obtained from Charli Quay-Barnham, Community Fundraising Manager.
If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the Phyllis Tuckwell HR team.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 15th April 2024
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 24th or Thursday 25th April 2024
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Phyllis Tuckwell is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Feedback are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join the team on a part time basis.
Anti-oppressive statement: Feedback is actively seeking to move through an anti-racist and anti-oppressive journey in every aspect of its work. We acknowledge that the environmental sector is less open to people from under-represented backgrounds, and we are strongly committed to identifying and correcting where we may be perpetuating patriarchal, white supremacist values and other forms of oppression in our organisational culture, partnerships, and community work. We especially want to hear from you if you feel that you have lived experience of power structures preventing you from accessing opportunities like this.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working closely with the Executive Director of Feedback Global, as well as with other members of the senior team and the Executive Director of Feedback EU, the Fundraising Manager will develop and implement a strategy to raise funds for Feedback Global and Feedback EU, with a target of £3m yearly income across both organisations by the end of 2025.
The overwhelming majority of the funds raised will be from trusts and foundations, and so the role will primarily consist of researching potential trusts and working with the different teams to research and write compelling concept notes and applications. As such, the postholder will be expected to proactively keep informed about developments in the food, social justice, and environmental sectors. The postholder will also lead on reporting to these funders and maintain and develop these relationships. The postholder will work to engage institutional supporters, create connections and develop the organisation’s networks with such funders. The postholder will identify new trusts and foundations and build and maintain a robust pipeline of income generation opportunities.
The postholder will also be expected to contribute to other fundraising projects which might include digital fundraising development, direct marketing, and major donor fundraising, in partnership with the communications team and senior leadership team.
This will be a varied role within a fast-paced environment, therefore flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude and a readiness to get stuck into all aspects of the organisation are essential competencies of the successful candidate. Reporting directly to the Executive Directors, the role is integral to the success of the organisation and presents a real opportunity to help shape its future direction.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and manage a pipeline of trusts and foundations that offer unrestricted and programmatic funding.
- Manage relationships with trusts and other grant-making bodies.
- Organise and lead regular fundraising meeting with the Executive Director and senior team
- Write applications, bringing together information and expertise from colleagues as necessary.
- Lead and manage the process of reporting to existing funders, bringing together input from colleagues as necessary.
- Research grant fundraising prospects.
- Attend public facing events organised by Feedback or others when necessary.
- Contribute to the overall business development of the fundraising function, including the development of new income streams.
- Work with the senior team to write compelling concept notes and presentations for new areas of work
- Work with staff across Feedback to produce compelling and successful fundraising bids.
- Identify new opportunities for unrestricted and project funding from a range of sources, including trusts and charitable foundations; European, national and local government; individual supporters; commercial opportunities.
- Maintain detailed records of funding opportunities and grants in the CRM.
- Contribute on an ad hoc basis to any other reasonable activity as requested by senior staff
- Very occasional travel to the Netherlands for work with our sister organisation, Feedback EU and to regions in the England where colleagues are based.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Trust fundraising experience (approximately 5-7 years)
- Outstanding writing skills and good attention to detail
- Experience of research in an appropriate context. This could be either in an academic or business setting but must demonstrate the ability to read, collate and summarise large amounts of information quickly and accurately.
- A willingness to be ‘hands-on’ and flexible and displaying an ability to deliver against tight timescales when necessary.
- Planning and organisational ability.
- Team player who can work effectively with diverse groups as well as a self-starter who can work independently.
- A commitment to the objectives and core values of Feedback - Collaboration, Celebration, Audacity, Solidarity, Impact.
How to Apply
Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at Feedback. Please view the full job description and person specification for more information.
Deadline to apply: Thursday 4th April, 9am
Successful candidates for interview will be notified by 10th April
Interviews will be held on the 17th and 18th April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Fundraising
The Rep
Birmingham, UK
Salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 pa
We are Birmingham’s world-class producing theatre. We create inclusive, exciting and exceptional theatre by, with and for Birmingham and the wider world.
The Rep is a special place. It’s a place to be transported – to laugh and cry, wish and wonder. We create live experiences and memories, bringing communities and the arts closer together and enriching lives across the region and beyond.
Fundraising income is vital to our work on and off-stage and after a recent strategic review, we’ve identified that there is untapped potential and significant room for growth across all levels and forms. To meet our ambitions for this next level of fundraising activity and outcomes, we are seeking a creative, talented and collaborative fundraiser to join us and lead our efforts in this area.
As our new Director of Fundraising, you will bring a track record of philanthropic and grant income generation, along with well-developed influencing, negotiation and inter-personal skills. You will be strategic, organised and ambitious for the Rep, and excited by an opportunity to join a team that is looking for a fresh approach and to build something. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will need to gain credibility quickly and become a trusted colleague - someone who understands what it takes to operate in a fast-paced environment and work with the detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. The Fundraising team is growing and quite new, so you will develop and inspire them to rise to the challenge of what’s to come.
In return, you will have the support of a senior leadership team, the Board, and an engaged Fundraising Development Board that is ready to help us achieve even more. You will have the opportunity to help shape our future and make a tangible impact at a challenging time for the arts sector.
If this sounds like the sort of career opportunity you’re looking for next, we’d love to start a conversation. Please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates, for a confidential conversation and download the candidate information pack from their website.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9AM ON FRIDAY, 19 APRIL 2024
This is an exciting and varied role with opportunity to explore and develop new fundraising ideas, as well as supporting the delivery of our hospice led challenges and our successful events portfolio and would suit someone with knowledge and a passion for these areas of fundraising.
You will be a positive influencer and an engaging communicator. You must have the skills required to build successful relationships and partnerships in order to maximise fundraising opportunities and income generation.
You would be joining a successful and experienced fundraising team where working together to support one another is paramount.
Does your dream job involve, sporting and challenge events and motivating people to take part for St Luke’s? Are you full of energy, and enthusiasm? Are you organised and creative with a passion to deliver the very best supporter care?
If this feels like you, your new role in 2024 could be right here at St Luke’s Hospice.
The role is full time at 37.5 hours (other hours may be considered for the right applicant).
As part of our community team, you will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to provide a first-class experience. You are independent, able to work instinctively and have the ability to translate our story to develop and inspire a wide range of community contacts and high street corporates. You'll be joining the charity at the start of an exciting period of growth, as we develop our community volunteer led income, and aim to increase charity reach and recognition in pursuit of our team targets and goals.
Ideally you will have experience of working in a fundraising environment (paid or voluntary), or be able to demonstrate transferable skills within a customer-facing role, and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people.
The role will be based at our Liverpool fundraising office (L7 8YA) and will also include regularly working at our Aintree Centre (L9 7AL). The option of hybrid/flexible working where appropriate can be considered.
Travel to both sites and across the wider Merseyside region are essential for this role.
Please send your CV and supporting statement to Antony Jones, Lead Community Fundraising Manager (email address is provided in the job specification). Your statement should give examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Closing date; Sunday 7th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join Positive East as our new Fundraising Officer. This is a key and varied role that sits within the charity’s busy Fundraising Team. You will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager.
You will be responsible for identifying potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts and foundations and steward a portfolio of small grants funders. You will also lead on the development of smaller grant proposals and reports, contributing to the wider ambitions of the fundraising team and providing support when needed to achieve annual targets.
As part of this role, you will also lead on the development and the day-to-day management of our social media presence and digital communications and explore new ways to engage audiences as well as with our individual donors.
Benefits include 6% pension contribution & option of some remote working.
To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website, where you can download our application forms.
Closing date: 5pm on 24 April 2024.
Positive East welcomes applications from people living with HIV and from groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
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Who we are:
For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change. We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings. To find out more see our website.
We are looking for:
Oasis Project is recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Development. As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will work with our board of trustees, senior leadership team and staff. You will manage and develop the fundraising, communications, and marketing functions, to promote the implementation of Oasis Project’s new strategy for 2024-27. You will lead and deliver on income generation targets which support the mid and long-term sustainability of Oasis Project. You will be an experienced fundraising manager, with sound bid-writing experience who is looking to move into a senior leadership role. You will be part of an award-winning charity, with an incredible team of staff across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.
You will have:
· Fundraising experience (with trusts and foundations) working in a management level role within a voluntary sector organisation, wanting to or having progressed into senior leadership.
· Experience in financial management, budgeting skills, with a high degree of IT literacy.
· Experience in thinking strategically and developing operational business plans.
· Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising and development role with a focus on income generation and fundraising strategy development.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
· Ability to write clear and persuasive documents including bids, marketing materials and board reports.
· Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
· Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, including through trust and foundations and government contracts.
We offer:
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
· Paid well-being hour once a month.
· Funded monthly clinical supervision and learning and development opportunities.
· Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.
Please note:
· Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
· Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.
How to apply:
· To find out more about the role, please visit our website or alternatively you can email us. If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.
· Please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly sets out your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the key responsibilities outlined in the job description along with your Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring form.
· If you are having any difficulties in applying or require any of this information in a different format, please contact us and ask for Charis Bull (Admin Manager)
· The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th April 2024.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Oasis Project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please either apply direct through Charity Job or send your CV and covering letter to our recruitment e-mail address.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maccabi GB
Director of Fundraising
£55,000 - £60,000
Full-time, permanent
Harrow and remote
Maccabi GB is Britain’s leading Anglo-Jewish Sports, Health and Wellbeing Charity and has flourished for over 80 years. Our vision is for a healthy, active and proud Jewish community integrated within British society.
We are already widely recognised for our contributions to the British Jewish community through sports and educational initiatives. While we enjoy substantial income from an existing and loyal supporter base, the charity is not immune from the uncertainties stemming from economic fluctuations, amplified operational expenses, and heightened competition for funding.
Establishing a sustainable fundraising strategy becomes imperative therefore to foster growth and create an impact within a challenging economic landscape. The goal is to seamlessly integrate fundraising more professionally with the charity's fresh vision, mission, and values.
Maccabi GB boasts a diverse array of projects that offer significant fundraising potential and the opportunity to engage with diverse range of individual, organisational and civil society donors who can be inspired by what we do.
Future success will require the development of a cohesive fundraising strategy that is fully aligned with our vision and the objectives that we set ourselves in pursuit of our mission. This will need to be underpinned by a tight and effective operational framework that manages donor relationships effectively and ensures that decisions are always data driven and founded upon a solid business case.
The new role of Director of Fundraising has been established to lead this exciting development. There is a solid foundation upon which to build, and there is the commitment from the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that you will be able to succeed. You will also have the active support from colleagues across the organisation.
How to apply
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, Simon Lloyd, Director, NFP. Contact details on our website listing
Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement, which should outline your motivations for wanting to be our first Director of Development and set out your credentials.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd April
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Senior Fundraising Lead (Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations)
About Babbasa
Babbasa is an award-winning, Bristol-based, social enterprise with a vision to create a world where all people are inspired and able to realize their employment and enterprise ambitions, irrespective of where they live, their nationality, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality or faith. Babbasa realizes its mission through its subsidiary enterprises including Babbasa’s Youth Empowerment Programmes and Recruitment & Inclusion Services (BRIS) and our core values of Imagination, Determination and Kindness.
Babbasa supports low income and ethnic minority young people to prepare for the workplace as well as support employers to recruit diverse talent, develop cultural competencies and create inclusive work environments for all to thrive. The direct support for young people includes soft skills training, mentoring, and information and guidance support. The direct support for employers includes Recruitment, Inclusion Advisory Support, Cultural Competency Training, Research, Inclusion Needs Analysis and Onboarding Support. Over the next decade, Babbasa plans to grow its services to both young people and employers to respond to the pressing imperative to overcome the structural barriers to workforce inclusion and associated social inequalities in Bristol and beyond.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Impact, Learning & Organizational Development, this role is instrumental in building a solid foundation for the future of Babbasa. You will be responsible for trust and foundation grant applications, bid writing, capital campaigns and evaluation reports. You will also work on building relationships with philanthropists and work with the Communications Lead in developing appropriate fundraising communications. Babbasa also conducts individual giving activity and campaigns, but these currently sit under a different role.
Core Responsibilities
Fundraising development
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Identify and pursue new funding opportunities for our youth empowerment programmes, as well as for research and innovation opportunities to expand our existing offer
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Responsible for trust and foundation grant applications, including bid conceptualisation, proposal writing, fundraising budget creation and application review
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Develop relationships with philanthropists with a view to major gifts and legacy giving
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Support on capital campaigns working closely with stakeholders and staff
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Raise the profile and increase the brand awareness of Babbasa
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Maintain and develop authentic and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to effectively steward them
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Work with and deputize for the Head of Impact, Learning & Organizational Development to steward funders with the aim of achieving Babbasa’s annual revenue target
Management & Reporting
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Responsible for producing evaluation reports for funders and working with other team members to ensure data is accurate and timely, including ensuring the evaluation metrics are laid out and the reporting schedule planned
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Track, review and report progress against the Business Plan to the Head of Impact, Learning & Organizational Development and the wider team using our Monday CRM system
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Continually review risks, feedback, procedures, strategy and approach to improve profitability
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Liaise with management team to develop plans for organizational growth
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In the future line management responsibility for more junior Fundraising Lead may be added to this role
Person Specification
You are commercially aware – you know how to spot and develop an opportunity and manage the process of engagement. You have knowledge of the fundraising landscape in Bristol and of key funders for youth empowerment, social mobility and poverty reduction.
You have excellent communication skills – You have outstanding writing skills, creativity, and the ability to develop a portfolio to create fundraising materials.. You are a confident connector with the ability to influence decision making, whilst understanding the social value and positive impact of Babbasa.
Stakeholder management / stewardship - You have the ability to develop and maintain relationships and make connections with and between organizations, institutions and individuals.
Working with others - You proactively identify business needs, scope and plan minor and major projects to address them, and successfully drive the project to completion, involving and engaging colleagues appropriately throughout. You develop and maintain excellent working relationships with formal and informal stakeholders at every level – with the young people on our programmes, with staff in each department, with our external consultants, with our Board and with others. You build trust and can stand in the shoes of others.
Organized - You are well-organized and have good attention to detail. By doing so, you manage your own time well and respect the time of others. You juggle multiple deadlines and have a track-record of balancing multiple tasks and responsibilities. You are meticulous and able to prioritize conflicting needs. Effective and efficient – You are constantly reflecting on working practices and improving where necessary. A completer-finisher - you are able to work to deadlines, take initiative and are proactive in your approach to work. You create change that benefits all and is aligned with organizational strategy. Problem solving – You are able to problem solve in a complex and rapidly changing environment. Personal resilience and have the ability to stay focused in a rapidly changing environment.
IT knowledge – You have excellent IT know-how to support strategy, generate and produce presentations and evaluation reports and web and research skills to discover opportunities for fundraising and bids.
You’re aligned with our mission - You have lived experience and/or an understanding of the critical issues surrounding equality, inclusion and diversity, including structural issues around race and class, and how they impact young people with specific reference to their leadership and employability experiences. You believe that, with the right support, everyone has potential to achieve excellence, whatever that means for them.
Incentives
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Work in an inclusive environment and with a friendly team who will support you to be great
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Work for one of the few organizations in the UK honored with Queen’s Award For Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility.
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Be part of transforming the lives of low-income and ethnic minority young people in Bristol.
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Help Bristol to become an inclusive city by directly working with us to address inequalities.
Benefits
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31 days annual leave (including public holidays).
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3% employer pension contribution.
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Company laptop and mobile phone.
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Access to flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
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Access to MediCash policy.
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Opportunity to access learning opportunities.
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Opportunities for career development.
Organization: Babbasa
Job Title: Senior Fundraising Lead
Hours: 35 hours a week
Start Date: as soon as possible
Salary: Starting at £33,000
Employment term: Permanent contract
Location: Bristol-based at Babbasa Hub, Backfields House, Upper York Street, St Pauls, Bristol BS2 8QJ with some remote working
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Officer (Community & Events)
Location: Hybrid
Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Role Status: 35 hours per week
Make a lasting impact by joining our team as a Fundraising Officer (Community & Events) and help us transform the lives of those affected by meningitis.
About the job
This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to move into a career in the charity and fundraising sector. We would welcome applications from people with limited fundraising experience, but who have transferrable skills and experience to the role. You will become an integral part of the Fundraising Team at Meningitis Now, as we look to grow our programme of events and continue to proactively seek opportunities in communities throughout the UK.
You will support the fundraising team in the development and delivery of our community fundraising programme, by seeking successful fundraising opportunities through supporters, schools, universities, and associations throughout the UK. Supporting the development of the events programme, in recruitment of participants through a variety of effective marketing communications and excellent stewardship, ensuring they maximise their fundraising potential. You will also be required to manage the day-to-day logistics of events which may include working with external suppliers or Meningitis Now volunteers.
You will have the opportunity to lead on at least one event which may include any of the following events in our current programme: London Marathon, Five Valleys Walk, Great North Run, London Landmarks Half Marathon along with a trekking challenge.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team to deliver the annual fundraising plan and income target.
- Lead on the delivery of at least one Meningitis Now fundraising event.
- Deliver excellent supporter care including supporter recruitment, development, and stewardship.
- Create and implement successful marketing plans for the events portfolio using a range of communication channels to drive enquiry numbers and conversions to ensure that all events are filled to an agreed participant target number.
- Work with the communications and marketing team to provide content for social media campaigns with the aim of recruiting participants.
- Develop fundraising opportunities across a broad range of target markets including community organisations, schools, and universities.
- Recruit and motivate supporters, encouraging innovative fundraising ideas to help achieve targets.
- Develop positive relationships with all supporters with the aim of achieving long-term and sustainable support, through written communications, telephone conversations, face to face meetings, and attendance at events.
- Use the database as an effective fundraising tool, maintaining individual records, making data selections to agreed briefs and analysing performance.
- Manage suppliers including event companies and marketing agencies, ensuring high standards of delivery and cost control are always maintained.
- Be an active member of the Fundraising and Communications team, attending and supporting fundraising events as and when required.
- Keep accurate records and the database (Salesforce) up to date with all supporter communications.
- Ensure that all data protection requirements are upheld.
- Champion the Fundraising Regulator’s Codes of Practice.
What we're looking for:
The successful candidate will have excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to create and implement successful marketing plans using a range of communication channels. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire others and have high levels of project and event management, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency. You will feel at ease speaking over the phone, email and in person with a broad range of people; for example, families affected by meningitis.
Skills and Experience:
- Professional fundraising, marketing or sales experience preferably within a charity.
- Event and/or project management.
- Experience of working on cross-organisational projects.
- Experience of delivering exceptional supporter care.
- Working in target driven environments.
- Achieving financial targets & budget setting.
- Experience of producing a range of effective communications.
- Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database.
- Data protection (Preferably within the charity sector).
- Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Excellent networking skills.
- Engaging interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency.
- Strong administration, ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
- Excellent written and telephone communication skills.
- Numeracy and attention to detail.
- Empathy, often working with individuals who have been affected by meningitis.
- Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Strong self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative identifying and maximising fundraising opportunities.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- Professional marketing or fundraising qualification
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- Working with volunteers
Other Requirements:
- Commitment to the goals and values of Meningitis Now
- Occasional out-of-hour travel and attendance at support events, when required
- Other requirements as determined by the organisation
- Full UK driving license
In return, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- 30 days annual leave per annum, pro rata plus bank holidays
- Enrolment into our employer matched pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
- Fertility Treatment Policy
- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
- Long-term Service Rewards – an extra day annual leave (pro rata) for every 5 years’ service, up to a maximum of 3 days
- Staff Suggestion Box
- Cycle scheme
- Free Parking
- And more…
Ready to apply?
Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined.
Closing date for applications: 10am on Tuesday 9 April 2024*
Interviews: Tuesday 23 April 2024
*Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
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- Flexible Working (compressed hours)
- Cycle-to-work Scheme
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- Enhanced Family Leave Policies
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Closing date: Thursday 18th April 2024.
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