SarcoidosisUK is a successful small, high-growth charity that is looking for someone to lead its marketing and fundraising functions. We’ve been growing at between 30 and 50% a year for the last five years and need someone to help continue our growth.
Sarcoidosis is a rare disease. That means we have a small but passionate audience who care deeply about the work we do. Your role is to build relationships with people, either personally or through smart systems and strategies, with the aim of converting a one-off fundraiser into a regular fundraiser, converting a single donation to us being a “favourite charity”. It is about taking each interaction someone has with us and using it to build that relationship that makes us special to them.
Sarcoidosis’s rarity means it has been ignored; however, it impacts around 1 million people worldwide, so a cure is desperately needed. The disease predominately impacts the lungs but can also affect the nerves, skin, heart and joints. For 30% it becomes chronic. Patients with sarcoidosis in two or more organs have a 40% mortality rate.
Currently there isn’t even a treatment – doctors can solely provide medicine for the symptoms. They can do nothing to stop the disease. We’re here to change that by funding ground-breaking research subject to successful marketing and fundraising.
Each piece of research gets us closer to a cure. We’re going to keep going until we have a cure for everyone. Until then we provide support and information to those affected.
The Role
This is an eclectic role that suits someone who enjoys the challenge of multiple projects, of a wide variety, and of rising to the opportunity of learning new skills to achieve their goals.
Responsible for all aspects of our marketing for fundraising. You will be directly responsible for all marketing efforts and will be measured against funds brought in.
- Part of a small team of three people (including yourself). This means you can enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work and will have a varied and interesting role.
- Working from the charity’s office at: China Works, 100 Black Prince Road, SE1 7SJ. Between Vauxhall & Waterloo.
- Our main marketing outlets are direct marketing, email newsletters, the website and responding to inbound fundraising inquiries (emails, phone calls & letters). We are also looking for creative marketing fundraising ideas.
- Your role would include managing:
- Fundraising direct marketing and e-campaigns to all donors.
- Monthly membership letters.
- Campaigns to clinicians.
- Our $100,000 google AdWords account - writing all adverts, managing keyword campaigns and measuring output.
- Managing our Facebook advertising campaigns.
- Event/ Fundraiser Event support – identifying and managing event places, providing assistance for volunteer fundraisers, creating custom named t-shirts, creating and sending out fundraising packs.
- Managing our online shop.
- Building relationships with those affected and major donors (via direct marketing, online and phone).
- Identifying, applying to, and managing relationships with grant giving organisations.
- Managing and writing the fundraising pages of the website.
- Managing our database of donors and contacts.
- Writing and distributing press releases.
- Collating monthly statistics, creating a presentation and presenting to the board of trustees.
- You will be participating in trustee meetings and therefore have a high-level understanding of the charity. You will have the opportunity to participate in the conversation to present your views & opinions on almost all aspects of running the charity.
Skills
It is important to us that the successful candidate is:
- Extremely comfortable with IT. We leverage technology to be more effective. You should be happy to try new technological solutions. We expect you to be already familiar with MS Windows and MS Office.
- Able to build rapport and relationships with people quickly over email and phone.
- A self-starter and effective problem solver.
- Very strong written English.
You do not need to have any specific fundraising or charity experience. You are not expected to have any knowledge of Sarcoidosis.
Benefits
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible working hours
- Casual dress
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £23,000 to £26,000. With a bonus scheme worth up to 20% of salary.
To Apply: Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for SarcoidosisUK. The closing date for this role is 10th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Fundraising Executive
A brand new and urgent opportunity has come up for a Corporate Fundraising Executive with an excellent national charity based in London Bridge, Central London. Having adapted remarkably well throughout Covid-19, this charity is in a great place fundraising wise and are looking to enhance their team of 7 with an outstanding Corporate Fundraising Executive.
As Corporate Fundraising Executive you will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Corporate Partnerships team to achieve a team target of £200k. With several exciting prospects in their current pipeline, this role will get to support on pitches to a range of businesses with the view to secure strategic, multi-year partnerships.
The Corporate Fundraising Executive will have plenty of opportunity to research new partnerships and have autonomy to approach a range of prospects, whilst also gaining excellent training and mentoring from the Director.
A perfect opportunity for a corporate fundraiser who is looking to work with more strategic partnerships, or an individual with strong sales experience who wants to break into the charity sector.
Initially a 12-month FTC with the potential to go permanent.
To be successful as Corporate Fundraising Executive, you will have:
- Proven success in income generation, either within the charity or commercial sector
- Evidence of securing and pitching for new business
- Commercially minded and proactive in building new relationships
- Excellent verbal and written skills
Corporate Fundraising Executive / New Business Executive / Corporate Fundraising Officer
Salary: £32,000 + 28 days holiday + competitive pension + home working opportunities
Location: London Bridge, Central London (this role will initially be home based and then office based with flexible working options)
Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent opportunity!
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is an exciting and challenging new role at SurvivorsUK to support us to secure the funding required to meet the growing need for our services.
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic fundraiser with broad experience including individual giving, major donors, events, trust and foundations and corporate partnerships.
The successful applicant will be responsible for developing various strands of our fundraising activity and will work alongside the CEO and management team to seek out opportunities to raise our income.
PURPOSE
- To grow and diversify SurvivorsUK’s income generation.
- To work alongside the CEO to develop and implement fundraising strategy.
- To oversee on a day-to-day basis and further develop all fundraising streams for the organisation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising
- To work with the CEO and the management team to identify areas within the service which would benefit from more resources as well as developing new innovative projects.
- To work with the CEO to develop all fundraising activity.
- To support the CEO in developing and implementing fundraising strategy on an ongoing basis.
- To identify new fundraising opportunities.
- To work with the Communications Officer and the Outreach Worker to develop fundraising campaigns.
General Duties
- Be responsible for administrative functions associated with the role
- Deputising for the CEO where appropriate with funders.
SurvivorsUK is an equal opportunities employer.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience and skill
- Some experience of fundraising from individual giving, community fundraising, major donors, events, trust and foundations and corporate partnerships.
- Desirable: experience of fundraising for therapeutic services.
- Desirable: some understanding of the experiences, needs and impact of rape, sexual abuse or assault on men, non-binary and trans people whether as a child or adult.
- Demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities, with a non-judgemental approach to helping men, non-binary and trans people
- A commitment to pursuing professional excellence, personal development and learning.
- A commitment to developing and maintaining the organisational ethos
- A commitment to supporting and developing staff as individuals and as a team
To apply: Please send a CV and cover letter of no more than 800 words outlining how you meet the criteria in the job description.
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We are looking for a candidate, preferably, with successful fundraising experience (in particular with Trust & Foundations, statutory bids, and/or corporate donations) or else with excellent writing, research, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to help develop and implement Hibiscus’ Fundraising & Partnerships Strategy, primarily through fundraising activities. Fundraising activities will focus on application writing, prospect research, and grant management for Trust & Foundations and Corporate grants, as well as for statutory bids. The aim being to meet Hibiscus’ fundraising targets, grow its income, and diversify its funders.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to join The Eve Appeal as our new Public Fundraising Officer?
The Eve Appeal is the UK's leading national charity funding research into, and raising awareness of, the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.
In this role, you will focus on delivering an exceptional supporter experience – deepening relationships and maximising overall value – across a range of supporters. This role works across Individual Giving (including In Memory and Legacy), Community fundraising and Sporting Events & Challenges. This is an incredible opportunity to develop/strengthen a strong understanding of best practice across these disciplines.
This is a new role with plenty of room for flex and to make it your own to maximise impact. We have a strong public fundraising programme – responsible for nearly two thirds of our income, and this is an exciting time to come on board and build on our success and grow and future-proof the programme.
You will benefit from an experienced and supportive line manager, a culture open to change and new thoughts and experiences, and a team committed to fundraising best practice which will greatly aid your development as a fundraiser.
This role could suit a proven Public Fundraising/Direct Marketing Officer, someone looking to take their first step up to Officer-level or someone with transferrable skills looking to make the step into fundraising in the charity sector.
The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We would welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please review the full job description and person specification and then click Apply and send us your CV with covering letter (no more than two A4 pages) detailing your suitability for the role.
Please note we are holding rolling interviews and reserve the right to close the role ahead of the published closing date, so we encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a charity on a mission to improve the lives of young people in London. Last year, London Youth worked with over 27,000 young people through their sports development, employability, youth action, arts and outdoor education programmes. Their membership network of over 500 community youth organisations supported thousands more. Together they create opportunities for young people they would not otherwise have had.
Throughout London Youth's history, community youth organisations have provided a constant lifeline and a vital safe space outside the family and formal education. London Youth's vision today is that all young Londoners grow up healthy and safe, able to express themselves, navigate a fulfilling career and make a positive contribution in their communities. Their mission is to support and challenge young people to become the best they can be: developing their confidence, resilience, and relationship skills.
To continue their path to reach as many young people as possible London Youth are now looking for an inspirational and motivating leader to join them in the capacity of Director of Fundraising on a permanent basis.
London Youth - Director of Fundraising
Location: 47 - 49 Pitfield Street, London, N1 6DA
Compensation: Package of circa 70,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
The organisation's growth to date has been driven by their expertise in fundraising from Trusts and Foundations. Now, London Youth are keen to diversify their fundraising efforts and grow income from Corporate Partnerships, Mid-High Net Worth Individuals and through Legacies. From a good financial base, the intention is to invest to support this growth and protect their long term sustainability.
In this newly created role of Director of Fundraising you will have responsibility for leading a brand new strategy. You will need to be a credible and tenacious leader, who can inspire a growing fundraising function and contribute to the charity's medium and long term vision and strategy.
To be considered for this position you will have demonstrable experience of income generation, with a proven track record of leading teams to deliver targets and continuously improve performance. You will have excellent experience of building high level relationships, developing funding propositions and securing significant funds.
Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Wednesday 9th September 2020
First stage interviews: W/C 14th September 2020
Second stage interviews: W/C 21st September 2020
London Youth values equality, diversity and inclusion and aims to reflect the population they serve at all levels within their organisation.
London Youth is committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation and they actively encourage applications from members of the BAME community and other communities who are under-represented.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact either Natalie Lawford or Faye Marshall at Harris Hill.
We look forward to hearing from you.
YCF is a membership organisation and crucial to the success of the role will be the ability to support members with achieving their fundraising objectives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main area of responsibility is to work with YCF members on a one to one basis to increase members fundraising capabilities. This post will also support and promote the development of larger partnership bids as and when required.
- Capacity building - You will foster and maintain good relationships with our members with a focus on developing an excellent understanding of their outputs, outcomes and fundraising objectives. This will include, facilitating 1-2-1 interactions with current and prospective members, supporting members with developing fundraising plans, organising virtual meetups, and supporting the Chief Operating Officer with hosting member’s events.
- Training and organisation strategy development – Developing and delivering training and supporting members with accessing relevant training, to improve their fundraising skills and capability. Support members with developing/enhancing their strategy by organising appropriate training to strengthen member’s knowledge and understanding of developing their organisation’s aims and objectives, vision and mission statement and theory of change
- Identifying opportunities – Continue the development of YCF’s funders database to reflect members’ strategic and fundraising objectives.
- Prospecting – Undertake prospect research into potential new funders from the wide range of trusts and foundations using internet, online databases, and other sources, prioritising as appropriate. To ensure ethical, best practice and compliant fundraising activities; stay up to speed with best practice within fundraising and the charity sector; identify areas of compliance, new areas of opportunity and innovation within the sector
- Supporting the development of bids – You will work alongside members to collate content for bids helping them to identify key information and structure responses in a clear and compelling way
- Measuring data - Use Salesforce to diligently record accurate data on members engagement, bid support, submission, and outcomes. This data will be included in YCF performance reports and annual review. Ensure that all data is gathered, held, and used in-line with relevant data protection regulations.
- Work alongside the Chief Operating Officer and other members of staff to communicate opportunities to members using YCF website, newsletter, social media and other sources of communication
- Work with the Chief Executive Officer to promote and support new partnership bids in line with YCF objectives and values
- To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)
The Head of Fundraising is a key post within Amref Health Africa UK, responsible for a significant portion of the organisation’s income generation, as well as a member of the Senior Management Team. The Fundraising team looks after several income streams, including individual giving, legacies, community & events, major giving, and trusts and foundations. The team is jointly responsible for corporate partnerships, working together with the Programmes team, who are also responsible for institutional fundraising.
Head of Fundraising Responsibilities:
• As part of a small Senior Management Team, support the CEO in implementing the strategy, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the organisation
• Champion fundraising within the organisation, taking an innovative, responsive and proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities for income generation
• Provide input for, and contribute to, the Amref UK Board meetings
• Meet fundraising income targets by asking for and securing major gifts from high net worth individuals, trusts and companies
• Coordinate consolidation and growth of all fundraising streams for Amref UK, supporting team members to meet their income and expenditure targets
• Establish and lead a new Major Gifts programme
• Build personal relationships, manage and steward a dynamic portfolio of Amref UK's most promising high-value potential donors (individuals, trusts and companies)
• Support the Fundraising team to develop and manage relationships as well as produce quality proposals, reports, budgets and work plans – and provide sign-off for same
• Work with the Communications team to implement a strategic donor communication plan to enhance and build partnerships
• Update the reporting schedule and track fundraising streams through an effective system
• Develop and foster strong productive relationships with colleagues across the Amref family in Europe, North America and Africa to facilitate fundraising efforts in the UK and across the organisation
• Take the lead on identifying new fundraising networks and opportunities for Amref UK, by working with existing supporters, colleagues and the Board
• Keep abreast of current issues and good practice in domestic and international fundraising practices and ensure all fundraising activities are conducted in line with organisational policies and UK fundraising regulations
Head of Fundraising Requirements:
• Relevant senior-level experience of successful fundraising with an emphasis on high-value giving
• Significant experience of stewarding and growing high-value partnerships and supporters
• Relevant experience of strategic planning, target setting and high quality delivery in a team environment
• Demonstrable success in new business generation, securing six-figure (and above) gifts and partnerships
• Experience of leading and developing a team to achieve targets and maximise their personal potential
• Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or another customer relationship management database
• Budget management
• Experience of working or volunteering within the international development sector
• Strong communication and negotiation skills including the development of donor and partner agreements and project proposals
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues both in the UK and internationally
Please note: all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Amref Health Africa UK is not able to support visa or work applications for this role.
We encourage and welcome applications from candidates with BAME backgrounds.
About Amref Health Africa - UK:
Amref Health Africa is Africa’s leading health charity. We work with women and girls to secure the right to health and break the cycle of poverty. Headquartered in Nairobi, we are truly an African organisation, partnering with communities across the continent to create lasting change.
Location: 15-18 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD
Job type: Full Time, 10-12 month contract (maternity cover), full-time but 4 days a week will be considered
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Benefits: High levels of engagement and involvement, Generous pension scheme, Holiday allowance (pa: 25 days, bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas), Season ticket loan, Cycle-to-work scheme.
All applications to be submitted by: 18 August 2020
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Third Sector, NFP, etc.
Ref: 93735
We are searching for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join this social mobility charity, the organisation help people back into work and have a talented and diverse fundraising team.
This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong trust fundraising background to diversify their experience, the role is 75% trust fundraising with the remaining time spent on managing existing corporate partners and reporting. You will be managing a portfolio of existing donors, with a focus on large gifts, you will also be supported by a prospect researcher to secure funding from new trusts.
You will have:
- A strong background in trust fundraising, where you have worked autonomously and demonstrated strong relationship management skills
- The ability to influence and work with senior stakeholders both internally and externally
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, and a keen eye for detail
Closing date: 27th July
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
Bright Future Charity is an Organisation that provides Volunteer Befrienders and Care Attendants to Alleviate Loneliness and Care Cover for Principal Carers in Local Communities in the London & Greater London areas, especially the London Borough of Ealing and Brent.
The Organisation is looking for experienced Fundraising Administrators, Freelance or Office based, Part Time (1 or 2 days a week).
Experience of Online Researching and Writing Grant Application for Funding would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided.
Your main responsibilities will be as follows:
• To identify and gather information regarding potential Donors
• To build databases of Donors and Sponsors
• To complete and send out Grants applications
• Plus other duties as required by the Organisation
Key skills and competencies:
• Very good command of English both spoken and written
• Very good report writing skills
• Very good IT and telephone manner
• Experience of writing Grant Applications for Charitable Organisations would be an advantage
• Ability to work to deadlines teamed
How to apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your CV and covering letter.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Eden Brown is proud to be working with a fantastic, forward-thinking and rapidly growing charity to recruit a Fundraising Officer. The charity offer individual counselling, group work and helpline services from their base in London.
This is a newly-created and pivotal position, and the role is part of a small, dedicated and friendly team and will have a lot of autonomy as well as flexibility for home-working. This role is for 3-4 days per week.
You will work with their CEO to raise funds, generate income, making sure their fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise their profile and enhance their reputation in line with their values.
The Fundraising Officer will identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with their income plan, strategy and values, research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding, write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements.
You will also plan, develop, implement cross channel direct marketing retention campaigns (through telephone, email, direct mail) and supporter journeys as well as upgrade and reactivation campaigns in order to retain and maximise income and engagement from existing supporters as well as growing the charity's community fundraising programme.
We are looking for a multi-disciplinary fundraiser with a proven track record of success in at least two of the following income streams: trusts and foundation, individual giving, community and events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in shaping the organisation's fundraising strategy whilst generating immediate impact.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Eden Brown is proud to be working with a fantastic, forward-thinking and rapidly growing charity to recruit a Fundraising Officer. The charity offer individual counselling, group work and helpline services from their base in London.
This is a newly-created and pivotal position, and the role is part of a small, dedicated and friendly team and will have a lot of autonomy as well as flexibility for home-working. This role is for 3-4 days per week.
You will work with their CEO to raise funds, generate income, making sure their fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise their profile and enhance their reputation in line with their values.
The Fundraising Officer will identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with their income plan, strategy and values, research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding, write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements.
You will also plan, develop, implement cross channel direct marketing retention campaigns (through telephone, email, direct mail) and supporter journeys as well as upgrade and reactivation campaigns in order to retain and maximise income and engagement from existing supporters as well as growing the charity's community fundraising programme.
We are looking for a multi-disciplinary fundraiser with a proven track record of success in at least two of the following income streams: trusts and foundation, individual giving, community and events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in shaping the organisation's fundraising strategy whilst generating immediate impact.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Head of Fundraising – Individual Giving / Legacies
CLIC Sargent must always be there to help families limit the damage cancer causes beyond health. This role will lead our Individual Giving and Legacies portfolio to drive the engagement, income and awareness we need to achieve this.
You will continue to deliver our strategic direction to grow and diversify individual giving and legacy fundraising with a focus on digital and innovative new approaches.
Head of Fundraising Requirements:
You will be a skilled manager and leader, committed to their people and to driving performance through their team and you'll be an expert in supporter marketing, experience and communication, who thinks digitally and innovatively with a track record in successfully managing and growing multimillion pound portfolios.
CLIC Sargent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About CLIC Sargent:
Today, 12 children and young people in the UK hear the shocking news they have cancer. CLIC Sargent is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families, and provides them with clinical, practical, emotional and financial support. You can be a part of helping them cope with cancer and get the most out of life.
Location: Flexible Location
Job type: Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, 35 hours per week
Salary: circa £46,500 (outside London); circa £50,000 (London)
Benefits: In return for your commitment, we offer a great reward package, which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme and season ticket loan.
Closing Date:17 August 2020
Interview Date:20 August 2020
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Third Sector, NFP, etc.
Ref: 93800
SALARY UP TO £40,000 PRO RATE 4 DAYS PER WEEK
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
The Sophie Hayes Foundation was founded in 2011 by Sophie, a British girl trafficked to Italy for sexual exploitation. The Foundation is the only organisation in the United Kingdom focused solely on ensuring all women survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery achieve complete and sustainable freedom, through an independence that can only come with the ability to live and work without fear.
We support women survivors to look to the future – renewing confidence, purpose and employability. By adhering to best practice in coaching, facilitation and training, we support survivors in bespoke and creative ways through group workshops, one to one coaching, vocational voluntary & work placements, access to training, and formal education.
The past two years has seen the Sophie Hayes Foundation undergo an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking. The Head of Fundraising is a new role and will be a key member of the new Senior Management Team.
The right candidate will take responsibility for continuing our programme of growth, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships including our wonderful partnership with Liberty of London.
Detailed Role Description
The post-holder will:
- Work closely with the CEO, Trustees and other relevant staff to generate income for the organisation
- Be responsible for delivering the financial goals as set out in our fundraising strategy
- Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
- Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
- Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
- Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.
- Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
- Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
- Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
- Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
- Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
- Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
- Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
- Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
- Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
- Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.
Person Specification:
Essential
We are a highly values-driven organisation so please do take a look at our website to ensure that you share our vision and our values.
- MINIMUM 3 -5 YEARS SUCCESSFUL TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS FUNDRAISING IN THE UK
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
- Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
- Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
- Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy`
- Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
- Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
- Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
- Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
- Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
- Experience of working in of a small but fast paced team
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
- Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes
The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups
Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20
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Location: London, E1
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Centrepoint, the UK’s leading charity for homeless young people, is seeking a Director of Fundraising to lead on all fundraising activities and to create meaningful and impact-focused relationships with new and key supporters to ensure long-term support.
Ever since Centrepoint was established in 1969 by an inspirational group led by Rev. Ken Leech at his church in Soho, it has been at the forefront of helping homeless young people - helping to give them the opportunity of skills, a job and an affordable home. Last year, at its 50th anniversary, the charity celebrated helping more than 150,000 people over the years and its pride in being a safe place for so many young people who have nowhere else to go.
The charity is seeking an influential leader who, through great relationship management, will focus on delivering the voluntary income that Centrepoint needs in order to fulfil its ambitious plans for young people to have a job and a home, including for capital programmes of work. The need for the charity’s services has never been more critical, given the long-term impacts of Covid-19 on our economy and young people.
As well as continuing to steer the charity’s crucial individual giving programme, the role will also need to develop other income sources, in particular corporate partnerships and philanthropy. It will also be responsible for building a high-performing team that can maximise income opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record of senior management of a large fundraising team and of meeting significant targets for a wide range of fundraising activities, but most importantly in philanthropy and/or corporate partnerships. They will be experienced in relationship-building and be able to demonstrate evidence of securing transformational funding in previous workplaces.
They will also be a strategic and proactive thinker who is able to motivate and inspire their team. Being an outstanding networker, communicator and influencer is a must as is being able to represent Centrepoint at all levels, commanding respect internally and externally.
Finally, the successful candidate must share a commitment to Centrepoint’s aim to end youth homelessness for good.
For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Quinton Seemann on +44 (0) 7948 543 765 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315