Charity people are delighted to be working with one of the UK's leading and most established disability charities who are looking for a Fundraising Executive to join their efficient and high performing team.

Job title: Fundraising Executive

Contract: Permanent/Full time

Location: London - Home-based initially - flexible working at home and in London office when restrictions allow

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Start date: ASAP

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape and develop corporate partnership opportunities, building on an existing platform that is ripe for innovation and growth. You will be managing a pipeline of corporate fundraising activity and trust supporters, as week as researching and developing new corporate partnerships to raise vital funds for the charities work and to gain long-term supporters of the charity. For this reason, you will need to be confident enough to lead on your own and be able to independently manage multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive, and confident when managing partner and stewardship relationships. They will also be able to adapt quickly to working in a fast-paced environment and be confident at presenting to internal/ external stakeholders of the business. This role would suit someone with corporate fundraising experience or account management experience who has a keen interest in the third sector. CRM database experience would also be desirable The organisation also offers flexible work opportunities alongside a range of benefits.

This role is perfect for someone one who is looking to step up into a brand new role with learning and development opportunities.

Closing date: We are looking to move quickly with this role. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV by Monday 28th of June. Please note the job may close sooner when we find the right candidate.

If you wish to apply for the role please email [email protected] or call 0207 939 7425 for more information.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Chailey Heritage Foundation have an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser, primarily focused on grant income from Trust & Foundations, but with additional responsibility for developing corporate relationships.

The fundraising team at CHF have a long track record of delivering transformational projects that improve the lives of our amazing young people.  You could be a key member of this team as we approach our next major capital project.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the fundraising manager, you will be responsible for reaching and surpassing grant income targets and developing corporate partnerships. You will work with the development director and the fundraising manager over the next three years to deliver the grant funding pipeline needed for the upcoming major capital project.

This role is a superb opportunity to join an exceptional charity at an exciting time in its development, and where you can really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. You are probably an experienced grant fundraiser who is eager to develop their career and want to make a real difference in a team with a strong track record.

The Role

In recent years, the Foundation has been successful in raising its profile and increased voluntary income across different fundraising streams, however, grant income remains central to the success of the foundation’s fundraising operation. This role represents a vital element in our fundraising strategy and as such we are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position.

In this role, you will be expected to work with a large degree of autonomy in developing the pipeline of grants needed to meet ambitious and realistic targets, while receiving support from the fundraising manager and the development director.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people. The Trusts and Grants Executive will work closely to develop compelling cases for support with key staff who deliver front-line services and this role offers the right candidate a real opportunity see the impact of their work on the children, young people and the families who use our services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Generate income from grant making bodies to support the work of Chailey Heritage Foundation
• Delivering the grant income needed to fund a 3-year major capital project
• To identify, research and build relationships with grant funders to maximise the chances of bid success
• To develop and manage a pipeline of bids to meet the strategic requirements of the charity and specific projects
• To work with the team to develop and write targeted and effective bids for a wide range of funders
• To identify and nurture corporate partnerships with local, national and multinational organisations
• To work effectively with the fundraising manager to build long term relationships with corporate partners.

The Person

• Recent experience of working in trusts and foundations fundraising.
• A proven track record of writing successful bids for grant funding, meeting targets in support of both capital and operational charitable projects.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience of developing productive, long-term, relationships with trustees and employees of a wide range of trusts and foundations.
• Experience of grant fundraising for major capital projects.
• Experience of building corporate fundraising relationships.
• Experience of working with multiple internal stakeholders to develop compelling cases for support.
• Experience in researching sources of funding using databases, online tools and direct contact with funders.
• Good understanding of The Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice

Why join us?

This is a demanding role for an experienced fundraising professional and we expect to hire in a competitive salary range from £25,375 - £29,038 pro-rata depending on the caliber of the applicant. The role is a 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE) with a flexible mix of working in the fundraising office and from home, and with the hours being flexible across the week.

The rewards package also includes:

• Competitive pension contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlements as well as public holidays
• A free dedicated employee assistance programme
• A new state-of-the-art benefits package, including fitness memberships, days out, cinema tickets, holiday offers and much more.
• There is also an on-site gym
• Free parking
• Appreciation Awards for long service and commitment.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff.  We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.  CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR.  Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.

TPP is delighted to be partnering with a much loved children's charity to recruit for a Fundraising Events Executive . This is a one-year contract position, working full-time, paying £23,545 - £27,000. This is a remote position but you can work from a London hub or a local office if necessary. Travel costs to events/hotels will be covered.

In this brand new role you will be joining a charity that has an exciting portfolio of events. You will be managing the day to day delivery of a range of events from virtual to challenge; including The London Marathon, Great North Run and the Ultra Series. Additionally, you will provide stewardship to DIY fundraisers participating in their own events. Finally, you will be working closely with team members to produce stewardship collateral and marketing materials to promote events.

To be successful in this role you will have fundraising and ideally events experience. You will have a good track record of developing relationships with charity supporters and increasing income from this. You will possess sound communication, oral and written, to engage and enthuse supporters with the aims of the charity. Finally, you will have excellent time management and IT skills.

How to Apply

Closing date - 4th July

Benefits of applying with TPP

Here at TPP we take pride in providing the best candidate experience to ensure you submit first class job applications. We achieve this through:

• Winning CVs - we will provide you with bespoke feedback so that your CV stands out.
• Engaging cover letters/supporting statements - we will advise and review to ensure your application is as competitive as possible.
• Interview preparation - we will run through mock interview and competency questions with you so that you feel more confident.
• Negotiation - we will manage contract negotiations and support with onboarding

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

Community and Events Fundraising Executive

London office* or home-based

£24,846 - £27,591 (London office)

£20,315 - £23,063 (Home based)

35 Hours per week

Fixed term contract – 12 months 

This varied and exciting role will give you the opportunity to develop and maximise income from community and events fundraising to help deliver our vision of a world without barriers for every deaf child.

As Community and Events Fundraising Executive you will assist the team to develop our existing community fundraising products and grow our third-party events programme. The role will lead on providing first class stewardship and event administration to supporters, ensuring they have an exceptional experience and come back for more.

Excellent communication, stewardship and relationship building skills are essential. As a highly motivated individual you will have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage this varied workload. You will also enjoy taking ownership over your work, with an ambitious drive to progress the success of your team. 

*Please note that we are currently working from home until our office reopens.

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 from our website prior to starting your application.

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

The closing date for applications is on Wednesday 14 July 2021 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held remotely on Monday 26 July 2021.

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.

The role

This is an exciting role to assist in the development and day to day delivery of our Community fundraising products. You will be joining a passionate, hardworking and close-knit team committed to providing a fantastic end to end supporter experience. Working alongside the Community Fundraising Products Officer and Senior Community Fundraising Products Manager, you’ll help deliver Community fundraising products across various channels, which includes working with other teams and third parties to fulfil on and offline journeys and assisting with income processes. A key part of the role is to provide exceptional stewardship to supporters through ‘mass market’ communications, including email, the fundraising pack, digital and printed fundraising resources, personal stewardship and managing the inbox and phones.

About you

You are passionate about building long-lasting and deep relationships with supporters and have a knowledge of community fundraising. You are organised with a strong administrative background and a logical thinker with a proven ability to accurately monitor and record information on relationship management/fundraising databases. Ideally, you will also have some experience helping to deliver fundraising products/offers and stewardship across offline printed materials, websites, social channels and email.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that currently Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home. Although the role is based in London the expectation is that once restrictions are eased we will follow a blended approach between office and home working. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Tuesday 29 June 2021 

Interview date Virtually, via Microsoft Teams Tuesday 6 July 2021

Fundraising Executive - Direct Marketing
Children's Charity, Central London (home based, following Government guidelines)
£27,000 - £30,000
Closing 30th June

Our client is a Children's Charity based in Central London who are looking to recruit a Fundraising Executive within their Direct Marketing team to assist on their fundraising campaigns, focusing on marketing, digital and print.

The Charity use a variety of exciting methods in their campaigns to drive income and increase the number of supporters. An important and varied role, your duties will involve the assisting on the management of fundraising campaigns, sending out thank you letters to donors, managing the reporting on campaigns activity, looking at performance and income along with analysing and presenting research findings in a written or verbal format, including preparing briefing notes, campaign reports, summarising papers and publications and making recommendations in order to contribute to the agreed departmental strategy goals and standards,

We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering results in a customer focused environment such as fundraising or marketing. You must have strong Word and Excel skills, be highly motivated and have an ability to work on your own, yet within a team aswell. Ideally you will currently be working as a Marketing Executive or a Fundraising Assistant and will have had exposure to managing and assisting in Direct Marketing campaigns.

Interested candidates should send their CV in first instance.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Fundraising Executive - Direct Marketing
Children's Charity, Central London
£27,000 - £30,000

Our client is a Children's Charity based in Central London who are looking to recruit a Fundraising Executive within their Direct Marketing team to assist on their fundraising campaigns, focusing on marketing, digital and print.

The Charity use a variety of exciting methods in their campaigns to drive income and increase the number of supporters. An important and varied role, your duties will involve the assisting on the management of fundraising campaigns, sending out thank you letters to donors, managing the reporting on campaigns activity, looking at performance and income along with analysing and presenting research findings in a written or verbal format, including preparing briefing notes, campaign reports, summarising papers and publications and making recommendations in order to contribute to the agreed departmental strategy goals and standards,

We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering results in a customer focused environment such as fundraising or marketing. You must have strong Word and Excel skills, be highly motivated and have an ability to work on your own, yet within a team aswell. Ideally you will currently be working as a Marketing Executive or a Fundraising Assistant and will have had exposure to managing and assisting in Direct Marketing campaigns.

Interested candidates should send their CV in first instance.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are a leading charity and the UK’s expert voice for children with cancer and we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic relationships fundraiser to join our growing team. 

You will have solid experience of community fundraising, relationship fundraising or other relevant fundraising disciplines. You will support our flagship Special Named Funds programme, which supports families to undertake ongoing fundraising for our work (particularly medical research). You’ll build excellent relationships with supporters and help them to reach their fundraising goals. 

Our work

Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our network of dedicated professional members work together in treatment, care and research to help shape a future where all children with cancer survive and live happy, healthy and independent lives. 

We fund and support innovative world-class research and collaborate, both nationally and internationally, to drive forward improvements in childhood cancer. Our award-winning information resources help lessen the anxiety, stress and loneliness commonly felt by families, giving support throughout the cancer journey.

We are a registered charity and fundraise for our important activities through campaigns, donations and family involvement.

Main purpose of the job

This role is to provide support to families engaged with our Special Named Funds programme, developing relationships and supporting fundraising activities. You’ll contribute to the development and growth of the Special Named Fund programme and offer one-to-one support, ensuring an outstanding supporter journey. 

If you are interested in this position, we would love to hear from you. Please apply as soon as you can, as we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply and may close this position prior to the posted deadline. 

We are seeking a proactive, flexible, driven, and organised person to support our fundraising and communication activities. This role will be integral to the growth and development of our work and in supporting our members. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their skills, gain valuable experience, and develop a career in the not-for-profit sector.

About the role

This role will report to the Chief Executive. The post holder will look to secure income from different income streams (including individuals and organisations) through grants as well as donations, and to deliver communications with members and stakeholders to support funding needs as well as raise the profile of ILPA and our work:

40% - Trusts & Foundations and Lottery (& other grantmakers)

50% - Communications (includes Social Media)

10% - Corporate and Individual Giving (includes Major Donors)

We have a successful portfolio with trusts and foundations including, Paul Hamlyn Foundation and Trust for London. You will be supported by the Chief Executive to continue managing these big bids and developing new project bids for the future.

About you

The ideal candidate will be proactive and self-motivated to achieve success, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be experienced in charity fundraising, including grants/trusts.  You will have experience in communication management, as well as the design and execution of suitable communication material including the drafting and preparing of grant requests/proposals.  You will have had demonstrable success at engaging people to a cause and motivating giving and knowledge and understanding of how to utilise social media to develop ILPA’s brand and social media standing

37 hours per week

ABOUT LAUNCHPAD

Based in central Reading, Launchpad provides vital information and support for vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home.  Founded as a soup kitchen in 1979 by students at the University of Reading, the charity now provides a holistic service that works in three ways – we prevent homelessness, provide homes and rebuild lives.

Launchpad has remained open throughout the pandemic, our teams working tirelessly to ensure extremely vulnerable people in Reading continue to receive the help they desperately need.  But this work won’t stop when the lockdown eases – we anticipate there will be even more people in housing crisis because of issues such as evictions, redundancy and mental health.

THIS ROLE

As a permanent member of staff, you will play a big part in supporting Launchpad’s vital work whilst our team is expanding and looking to the future.  You are an enthusiastic and professional fundraiser looking to build your career in the not for profit sector.  Whether you are managing community or corporate relationships to ensure they receive the best possible experience, ensuring our database (ThankQ) is accurate, up-to-date and relevant or managing one of our events, you will play a central role in raising funds for Launchpad and building our community of supporters to have a real and lasting impact on helping local people in need.

You will support the Fundraising Manager by helping to plan and deliver Launchpad's major annual fundraising events, and support the implementation of the community and corporate fundraising strategies.  You will lead on the generation of income with a particular focus on community, corporate and volunteer fundraising to support current and new projects.  You are a strong communicator who can engage effectively with different audiences to generate long-term support for Launchpad.  Using these skills, you will increase awareness of our work in the local community and with local businesses and develop those relationships to keep them productive and mutually beneficial.

You have a proven track record in event management, combined with experience and knowledge of using a CRM system, preferably gained in the not for profit sector.  Your excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills coupled with your ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload whilst meeting deadlines make you an ideal candidate.

To apply, please visit our website where you will find more information and further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Wednesday, 7 July and interviews will be held on Wednesday, 14 July.

Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce – and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.

35 Hours per week

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

The Community Fundraising team is looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer to help us meet our ambitions. As a Senior Fundraising Officer, you will lead on delivering a portfolio of supporter-led/DIY and small business fundraising.

You will manage end to end fundraising delivery that ensures Mind’s thousands of supporters have an incredible experience. You will manage two Fundraising Officers and take responsibility for their supervision and development.

You will play a pivotal role in the Community & Events Fundraising team reaching and exceeding their target of circa £10.8 million NET income by 2024.

Closing Date: 11th July 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team)

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is proud to be working with an international children’s charity that are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join their Trusts & Foundations team.

We’re not necessarily looking for trust fundraising experience as training will be provided.

What we are looking for is an aspiring fundraiser with a great level of enthusiasm who has the ability to write compelling funding applications (training provided) and build relationships with funders; steering them through a supporter journey.

You would be working in a team of 4, and although the charity is fully home working at the moment, we expect the role to be split between home and office working (Central London) when the office re-opens.

We’re looking for an outgoing personality who will be keen to develop relationships internally and with external funders. In a varied role, the successful candidate will have the benefit of starting with a solid portfolio of existing grant givers, while working collaboratively with the team to identify and develop opportunities for further funding.

The charity offers a range of flexible working options amongst an appealing benefits package.

This is a fantastic role for an aspiring fundraiser in a large, global charity where you’ll benefit from expert training and develop solid fundraising skills for the future.

Fundraising Officer (Trusts & Foundations)

Full Time, 12 Month Contract to Permanent

Central London / Home Based (50:50 split)

Starting salary of £24,479 per annum with annual reviews

Duties will include:

• Assist the trusts & grants funding team to maximise income from low level grant makers, focusing on family trusts and foundations
• Co-ordinate quarterly small trust mailings and develop new funding proposals for trusts and statutory funders
• Growing the small trusts programme thorough implementation of new cases for support
• Research trust and grant making bodies
• Support programme funding colleagues in day to day administration

The ideal candidate will have:

• Research skills with the ability to write compelling and clear narrative for a variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills as well as the ability to influence and motivate supporters
• First class, demonstrable written communication skills with the ability to write compelling and innovative proposals and funding reports
• A willingness to learn and develop quickly
• excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and manage own workload,

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Job title: Regional Fundraising Officer 

Location: Based remotely in the UK

Responsible to: Head of Engagement 

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum FTE 

Roles available:       3 

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

We are seeking motivated and ambitious Regional Fundraising Officers.We have a big ambition, and our fundraising targets reflect this ambition, our ideal candidates can demonstrate a track record of fundraising with a particular focus on corporate and community group fundraising. You will have strong networking and presenting skills and understanding the importance of delivering exceptional stewardship to maximise income and long-term partnerships. An understanding of local and trust opportunities would also be an advantage.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement, with a dotted line reporting to the Regional Fundraising Lead, you will be proficient at planning and prioritising multiple calls on time and be able to work independently towards financial and non-financial targets and KPI’s. A Strategic thinker, you will use your understanding of the region and fundraising experience to develop and deliver and exciting strategy that will drive fundraising and embed Speakers for Schools into the communities it serves.

Key Duties / Responsibilities 

• Develop and broaden regional corporate partnerships. 

• Research, identify and develop relationships with key stakeholders and supporters across the region. 

• Work with the Head of Engagement (and their teams) and the Regional Fundraising Lead to develop local campaigns and bespoke compelling case for support. 

• Ensure all enquiries are followed through in a timely and professional manner. 

• Update Salesforce and ensure all activity is compliant with data protection, policies and procedures.

• Identify new fundraising events and opportunities to attract new audiences who align to our ambition.

• Provide monthly reports to the Head of Engagement and Regional Fundraising Lead.
   

Education / Experience / Knowledge 

Essential:  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a keen eye for detail 

• Excellent research skills 

• Strong track record in delivering to tight deadlines 

• Excellent organisational and project management skills 

• Evidence of good negotiation skills 

• Highly computer literate, with particular experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel 

• Excellent presentation skills 

• Able to work in a team and on own initiative 

• Ability to build successful relationships with all Stakeholders. 

Desirable:

• Fundraising experience 

• Events management experience

• Relevant experience in corporate communications, stakeholder management and other relationship building activities 

• Experience in report writing 

• Experience using Salesforce 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews through June 2021 and appointing our Regional Fundraising Officers swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in July and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating 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.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply:   

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

The closing date for this role is Friday 25th June. 

Our new team member will start ASAP. 

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

You will be responsible for the fundraising for IAF including raising funds from all appropriate mediums including; trusts and foundations, statutory sources/ contracts, events, corporate, and individuals/legacy etc.

The successful candidate will be excellent at engaging with funders, stakeholders, local businesses and the public and will be confident communicating verbally and in written media. They will have experience of fundraising for a charity and experience of utilizing social media for this purpose. Interpersonal skills are paramount as we need an individual who will be able to work confidently across the staff team and with a range of stakeholders and young people to achieve the best results. A creative and forward thinking person who aims to promote IAF services to stakeholders, young people and potential partners.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a highly motivated, dynamic and creative individual who is passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives. IAF are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional who will relish challenges laid at their feet, and are able to work independently.

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation is a small, thriving, Nottinghamshire based charity that does everything it can to help unemployed young people aged 16-26 into positive outcomes and into employment. We are a dedicated and ethically driven team that puts the needs of the young person at the heart of all our provision. We are looking for ‘can-do’ employees who are passionate, enthusiastic, have empathy and integrity, who are hard-working (go above and beyond), and who have a demonstrable passion for helping young people.

Our provision includes outreach work (sports and social), one to one mentoring/work coaching, and training programmes (inc. the Prince’s Trust Team Programme). We are based in Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop and in Nottingham City. This role will be based in Mansfield with occasional travel to other sites. Remote working will be considered for the right candidate.

We believe that where there is a will there is a way, and we believe young people deserve a second chance. If you are passionate about helping young people who have had a difficult start to their lives then come and be part of the journey 

This post of Fundraising Officer is to be employed by the Inspire and Achieve Foundation to lead the fundraising activity for IAF programmes and projects across Nottinghamshire. 

Key Relationships to be managed:

• Funders/ supporters/ stakeholders
• IAF Staff Team
• Young people on programmes
• Partners/ Referral and Support Agencies
• Local community businesses and organisations
• Media (as appropriate and agreed by Senior Management Team)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Identify and write fundraising applications to a variety of sources.
• Organize fundraising activities and events.
• Devise and implement fundraising campaigns.
• Promote IAF via available mediums such as social media/web.
• Liaising with stakeholders and building new stakeholder relationships.
• Complete monitoring and feedback forms for funders.
• Identify and write case studies that promote IAF’s profile.
• Support the management of public facing platforms e.g. social media including reacting to interactions.
• Uphold IAF core values and visions.
• Provide feedback as appropriate to funders in order to develop strong working relations.
• Report to Senior Management Team regular, accurate position statements and forecasts in order to support effective informed decision making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, paper and electronic, as required by IAF, partners or external funding contracts and in line with IAF’s data protection policy
• Compliance with IAF’s policies
• Attend all necessary internal/external training courses and management/steering group meetings as required.
• Support the wider work of the charity whenever available

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Reports to Director/ Senior Management Team
• To supply information as required by IAF.