LIFEbeat is a registered charity formed in 2009. Our mission is to improve the emotional wellbeing of young people – giving them the skills and inspiration to overcome the challenges they face, navigate the divisions in society and lead confident, healthy and purposeful lives. To do this, we offer transformational youth programs and creative trainings for adult youth workers and educators to help them approach young people in empathic, creative and inspirational ways. We are currently focused on putting the heart back into education via creative arts-based approaches to improving the mental health and wellbeing of both staff and youth in the education sector. This key appointment will be instrumental to LIFEbeat bringing its unique approach to more young people in the UK. 

“I used to shy away from meeting new people and trying new things, but the camp has changed that. I would recommend this to anybody.” Billy, 17

LIFEbeat is looking for a Fundraising Manager to develop and implement LIFEbeat’s fundraising strategy and plan. Building on the current fundraising streams, we will be looking to grow our income via major donors, corporates, trusts and foundations. Our aim is to secure £600k by 2022  in order to fulfil our three year regional growth plan.

The base salary for the role is £35-£38k plus discretionary bonuses based on performance. 

As part of the senior management team, the appointed person will play a key role in the leadership and direction of LIFEbeat, acting as a role model for others. Some experience in communications and data management would also be desirable. He/she/they will manage LIFEbeat’s London office and be responsible for the following:

Fundraising (80% of job role)

• Develop and execute the LIFEbeat fundraising strategy to create reliable and diversified revenue streams from: Trusts and Foundations, Patrons and Individual Donors, Community Fund Sponsors, Corporate Funders
• Write funding applications, manage and develop relationships with donors to maximise their support, ensuring that reporting requirements are fulfilled and new applications prepared and submitted where appropriate
• Maintain and develop the administration, research and systems required to effectively target the most appropriate donors, both institutional and large foundations
• Create and manage the fundraising budget in consultation with the Board of Trustees
• Provide reports and analysis of fundraising activities

Communications & Leadership (20% of job role)

• Develop LIFEbeat’s image as a leading charity with funding bodies, governments and other organisations in the sector
• Maintain effective networks and seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of LIFEbeat
• Help to develop the branding and external communications strategy of LIFEbeat
• Support the development of our digital presence, including social media strategy, e-marketing activities and the website

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Key attributes for the post:

• Entrepreneurial and dynamic attitude to fundraising and business development
• Fundraising experience with Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors, Corporates, and fundraising events
• A proven record of achieving income targets, including being personally responsible for converting contacts into donations
• Experience of analysis, review and monitoring of fundraising performance
• A proactive approach to developing relationships with funders and influential decision-makers
• Presentation skills
• Experience of using digital media and social networking

Desirable attributes (would be beneficial but not essential): 

• The ability to write compelling and inspiring copy
• Experience of representing an organisation to the media
• Experience of brand development
• Experience of managing PR campaigns which deliver results
• Strong analytical skills, gathering a wide range of data from different sources

LIFEbeat is a people-focused, passionate organisation that works to support young people across the UK. It would be beneficial if you have an interest in work with children and young people. As a small organisation, we are also looking for a candidate with a positive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to think creatively. Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team will be essential to the success of this role.

If this job sounds interesting to you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter, explaining why this role feels like a good fit and what you think you would bring to LIFEbeat. Please title your email Fundraising Manager.

ABOUT THE ECONOMIST FOUNDATION

We are a fast-growing charity that uses the journalistic expertise at The Economist newspaper to develop young people’s news literacy.

What we do: We enable inspiring discussions about the news in schools. We give teachers educational news content, resources and training so they can have lively conversations with their students about current affairs. We also bring together schools from different communities for discussions with each other and leading global experts on the issues, using an innovative online platform.

Why we do it: By joining these discussions, young people build news literacy: the knowledge, skills and confidence to make up their own minds about current affairs. This can make a real difference to a young person’s life: news literacy is hugely valuable socially, in education, the workplace and beyond. We prioritise reaching disadvantaged and marginalised young people in a diverse range of communities. 

Our impact: Young people in our core programme, the Burnet News Club, make on average 133% more progress than control group students in news literacy skills including reasoning, healthy scepticism and open-mindedness. More than nine out of ten teachers tell us the programme improves their teaching practice. 

Why now: We live in an age of political uncertainty, major global challenges, misinformation and one-sided debates. It is ever more important to understand what’s really happening in the world, but it is becoming harder to do that. News literacy is increasingly seen as a priority in education, business and politics. We're excited about the opportunity this presents to grow our impact, and we have ambitious plans to do this in the coming two years. This new role is essential for delivering our growth plans.

Our story so far: We are very ambitious about growth, but we're building on a strong track record. The Foundation was set up by our Chief Executive from inside The Economist in 2012. Since then, our core programme has achieved national scale and is running in over 80 schools across the UK, reaching 1,600 young people every week. We have generated growing income from diverse sources including leading trusts, foundations and companies. We are actively engaged with the news literacy community, speaking at events internationally and giving input to the Fair Education Alliance, News Literacy Network and parliamentary inquiries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A new role to enable our ambitious growth plans

We have a bold strategy to scale up our work. Our vision is for it to become common in UK state schools to have high-quality discussions about the news, both within classrooms and with other schools in different communities and countries.

In 2019 - 2021, we plan to make strides towards this vision by doubling the size of our core programme, reaching many thousands more young people with new programmes and beginning to work internationally. In April, we piloted a project which involved schools in Europe, North America, Australia and Argentina.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be directly responsible for enabling this growth, building on our success so far and realising the potential of our strong brand and existing relationships. Our funders and partners to date have included leading foundations, law firms, consultancies and financial institutions.

You will report directly to the Chief Executive and together with her you will lead the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy.

This is a full time role, or it could be four days per week (salary pro-rata) for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Chief Executive, and receiving support from her where needed, you will:

1. (50%) Generate new funding and partnership opportunities to secure five-figure donations.
 

• Research and identify the right organisations and people to reach out to.
• Make new connections with trusts, foundations and companies.
• Represent the charity at high-level events, and identify opportunities to do so.
• Organise events or experiences to support cultivation progress.
• Design bespoke partnership proposals.
• Apply for grants from trusts and foundations.
• Influence and negotiate to secure new partnerships and donations.
   

2. (30%) Oversee existing partnerships and donor relationships to maintain and grow long-term support.
 

• Steward relationships with partners and funders, keeping them engaged and feeling appreciated.
• Project-manage partnerships, maintaining excellent communication.
• Put together high-quality and timely reports for trusts and foundations.
   

3. (15%) Help to develop the Foundation’s fundraising strategy, embed a culture of fundraising and drive a focus on growth across the organisation.
 

4. (5%) Help to grow our profile.
 

• Ensure that our communications activities are effective in engaging new supporters, partners and schools.
• Secure opportunities for the Foundation to be represented at events and in influential conversations relevant to our work.

Skills, attributes and experience
 

• Passion for fundraising. You are energised by making things happen and seeing a plan through to the end. You enjoy connecting people with a cause, you’re bold enough to ask for support and you aren’t disheartened when an application doesn’t succeed.
• Experience writing proposals / pitching / applying for grants to secure donations of at least five figures. Experience securing donations from a range of sources, including individual philanthropists, grant-making organisations or companies, is desirable.
• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems.
• Exceptionally strong communicator: able to listen and build rapport. You are able to generate trust in you and the Foundation’s work, and persuade people to give support.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills: able to stay on top of multiple, varied projects and relationships. Adept at balancing short-term demands with longer-term goals.
• Experience planning and managing successful projects and partnerships.
• The drive, adaptability and initiative to move conversations forward and close them. Proven track record turning ideas into actions and outcomes. Able to work collaboratively but also in a self-directed way.
• Passion for our mission and helping us to grow.
• Teamwork: you take ownership of your work and you enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.
• Experience of the charity sector and / or the UK education system is desirable.
   

This role involves working with young people, so you will be required to have a DBS check (which we will organise).

ENJOY THE ADVANTAGES OF A SMALL, FRIENDLY CHARITY WITHIN A LARGER BUSINESS

The Economist Foundation is an independent charity that sits within The Economist but also works quite separately.

As we’re a small organisation, we can test and implement new ideas quickly, and every member of staff has a significant impact on our work and direction. We’re an informal and very friendly team. We make each other lots of cups of tea and we like finding excuses for social activities, which have included walking tours and museum trips, mini golf and ice-skating. We work hard but also flexibly, and some of us use that flexibility to be involved with other projects outside of work, from volunteering to film-making.

The Foundation was named by Escape the City as one of The Escape 100: Best Companies to Escape to in 2019.

At the same time, we have the advantages of a larger company. There are excellent benefits at The Economist Group, including a very good pension plan (the company will contribute up to 11%), private medical insurance, gym discounts and much more. There are plenty of opportunities to learn from the expertise in the company. There is a formal mentoring scheme and a good training programme, and the Foundation works closely with senior colleagues in the editorial team as well as many other parts of the business.

We’re supported by a global media brand which is becoming ever more valued in an uncertain world.

DIVERSITY

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We know that diversity within an organisation makes it stronger. And we know that maximising our impact depends on reaching and supporting young people, and teachers, from all backgrounds. So we deeply value diversity in all respects, including age, cultural identity, race, colour, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, religious beliefs, disability, class or sexual orientation. We are passionate about continually improving our understanding of barriers to diversity and inclusion, and finding ways to overcome these in everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team who recently delivered a major refurbishment of this 1582 Tudor house, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Camden Council, numerous trusts and over 300 individuals. 

Alongside the ‘transformation’ of the building we ran a creative 3 year education and outreach programme (‘Opening the Doors’) giving new opportunities to young people who live just 5 minutes away from the house on some of the most deprived estates in the country ( a significant contrast to the Highgate homes across the road).  This programme has completed its first cycle and we have some great case studies, tangible outcomes, thorough evaluation and a real understanding of the need.

We believe that the relationships we have built over the past 5 years, the track record we have built with our outreach programme and our mission to be at the centre of a diverse range of communities put us in a strong position to build strategically our trust fundraising and individual giving.

We are therefore looking for a highly motivated, target driven individual to take our fundraising to the next level and integrate it as a key part of our business plan.  This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your arts and heritage fundraising career to the next level. You will enjoy working with a diverse range of people in a constantly changing environment, and thrive on the challenges offered by a small, buzzy arts and heritage venue with a highly varied offering.

The Fundraising Executive will have the opportunity to:

• develop a new individual giving programme building on the significant goodwill there is towards us in the community and amongst our users. ‘Lauderdale becomes part of your DNA’ quote from recent survey  
• develop a new trusts and foundations programme building on the success of the capital appeal and Opening the Doors
• develop the fundraising systems and approaches needed to ensure superlative donor and funder care

Lauderdale House is a fascinating Grade II* historic house set in the beautiful Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London. It is funded by income from an extensive programme combining performances, classes, creative hires (concerts and exhibitions) and private function hire (weddings, parties, etc).

Working in this beautiful House with views of Waterlow Park is an added bonus!

Please download the Job Description to find out more. Applications close 10 am on 1st October 2019.

Action on Disability (AoD) is looking for an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to send out funding applications and tenders, and also run fundraising programmes and develop new donor base in the future.

Title: Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Contract period: Permanent
Place of work: London SW6

The Organisation 
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Disabled People’s Organisations.  As we believe in the Social Model of Disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working, both internally and in all our activities, to seek the participation and contribution of our members.

The organisation is a medium-sized charity with a Board of Trustees, 24 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base, including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.

AoD provides five key services/departments. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits, Independent Living and Advocacy.

The Post 
This is a very exciting opportunity to work closely with the SMT of a medium, but growing, charity in order to devise, implement and develop a successful fundraising strategy in a brand new role. This will also bring new fundraising skills, knowledge and experience to an environment that will encourage and support the post holder’s ideas. At a pivotal time of growth, we are looking for an experienced charity professional with a proven ability to lead on fundraising and development, and have a major impact on the next stage of the organisation’s success.

A successful track record of experience in the following areas is essential:

• Achieving major grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors, public sector agencies or similar.
• Planning and developing successful fundraising strategies and action plans.
• Winning contract tenders

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To work closely with the CEO and senior management team to identify a range of fundraising opportunities.
2. To develop the organisation’s fundraising strategy to support the short, medium and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
3. To achieve agreed income targets from a broad portfolio of fundraising streams, including corporate support, individual donors, trusts and foundations and community fundraising.
4. To prepare quality and suitability costed applications for bids, grants and tenders.
5. To support applications with research, data and other relevant materials including needs assessments and evaluations.
6. To monitor and forecast on a regular basis and taking remedial action when necessary.
7. To ensure all community supporters are given the highest level of customer care and that all enquiries and requests for support are responded to quickly and effectively.
8. To raise awareness of AoD through local networking and utilising local media channels to achieve press and PR targets.
9. To be an active member of the senior management team, contributing to the strategic development of the organisation.

Closing date: Friday 11th October
Interview date: Week commencing 21st October

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form.

Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from disabled people.

No agencies please.

The British Asian Trust is undergoing an exciting and ambitious period of growth.  Our annual turnover has more than tripled in recent years helping us to increase our impact in South Asia through meaningful programmes of activity that release people from poverty and allow their full potential to be met.

The next stage of our journey will be dependent upon our expertise in growing and diversifying our income streams, extending our reach within the diaspora and beyond, and maximising the opportunity of being supported by some of the most successful South Asian business leaders and entrepreneurs in the world.

We will operate on the cusp between philanthropy and impact investment, driving programmes that are bold and progressive in their vision for social change. We are also in the process of merging with a major conservation organisation and will be looking to fund and grow a new conservation vertical.

We are now recruiting for a number of key positions in our Fundraising and Operations teams to help make this plan a reality.  All jobs are based in our London office.

1. Fundraising Manager - ECB (full-time)
2. Programme Fundraising Manager (full-time)
3. Prospect Research Manager (part time – 0.5 FTE)
4. Finance Manager (part time – 0.7FTE)

If you are excited by our work, are great at what you do and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us in no more than 2 pages why you are the right person for the role.

Closing date for applications: 

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 30 September
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Monday 30 September
3. Prospect Research Manager - Monday 7 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 2 October

Interviews will be held on the following dates:

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 7 October
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Friday 4 October
3. Prospect Research Manager - Friday 11 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 October

Age UK is the UK's leading charity for older people and we provide services and support at both a national and local level to meet the needs of older people who need us most.

With more investment in Fundraising than ever before this is an exciting time to join Age UK, and an expanding fundraising team and an expanding charitable trusts team. We are now recruiting for a Trusts Fundraising Manager to join the team for at least a 12 month period to cover maternity leave, and take responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with major charitable trusts in order to help achieve an ambitious income target that will support the charity's programme of work.

About the job

If successful, you will manage a portfolio of large charitable trusts, with the expectation to achieve or exceed agreed annual and multi-year income targets.

You will be responsible for creating compelling, tailored fundraising proposals to match donor interests and leverage high value gifts and support from trusts and foundations.

In addition you will use your excellent relationship building and project management skills to establish and maintain relationships with new and existing donors, taking full responsibility for all aspects of donor care and stewardship.

About You

You must have demonstrable experience in achieving set income targets in a major gift fundraising role and a track record of cultivating relationships with trustees/trusts representatives, and securing major multi-year gifts.

You will need excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to engage funders in what you are saying.

Your copywriting skills will be very strong, as will your ability to research and write compelling funding propositions.

Strong influencing skills are essential to ensure effective engagement with senior staff and external stakeholders.

Candidates with experience in corporate, major donor or public sector fundraising experience are welcome to apply.

What we can offer you

This role is offered for an initial 12 month period to cover maternity leave, however there are plans to create other permanent positons in the team which the successful candidate will be welcome to apply for.

In addition we offer a competitive basic salary up to £37,000 and excellent benefits package including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, pension (we pay up to 9%), healthcare cash plan, life assurance, season ticket loans, cycle scheme, and more.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Since its inception in 1936, Coram’s Fields has existed for one reason only, to provide a space dedicated to the children of London, where they can roam freely and safely in an environment that remains unique to this day. 

83 years on, our work remains rooted in its founding principles however, over the eight decades since the organisation was established, the needs of the community for which we serve have changed considerably. As a result, our services have needed to evolve to tackle the many complex issues facing children and young people growing up, in what is a densely populated area of London, where 48% live in poverty and over 60% are on the children’s social care register.

Today, alongside the provision of a seven acre park, playground and sports facilities, we deliver a wealth of services that include; an under 5’s drop in, a thirty five place nursery, after school clubs, holiday schemes, a free - five day a week sports programme and youth programme delivered from our state of the art youth centre.

Over the last few years, changes in the environment around us and in particular, the funding environment in which we operate, have meant that we have had to work harder than ever to sustain and in some areas expand our work, to continue to meet these changing needs.

The last three years have seen us make considerable progress in diversifying our funding base, in particular, in expanding our Trust and Foundation support, resulting in much greater stability for some of our core programmes. However, as the cost of running our services and maintaining our park, playground and buildings continues to rise, the need to generate unrestricted income for core costs is ever more pressing. 

Coram’s Fields is now seeking a talented and ambitious Fundraising Manager to build on the success of the last three years. As the principle fundraising resource, you will be adept at working under your own initiative however, your role will see you work closely with a committed Senior Management Team.

This is a diverse role that reflects where we are at as an organisation. You will come with a strong track record of cultivating relationships with a wide range of supporters. Effective stewardship and retention of existing Trust and Foundation support will be key to your early success, as will the acquisition of new support from this source. In addition to this, you will need to lead the growth of our new Major Giving programme -  the Patron’s Circle, whilst also developing our individual funding base and corporate support.

You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong history of delivering outstanding services for its beneficiaries and a staff team committed to changing the lives of young people for the better. A commitment to training, development and organisational wide support will ensure that you will be working in an environment created to enable success in all areas of your work, and one that balances opportunities for autonomy with clear strategic direction.

Your passion and commitment to the cause will be critical to your success in the role, as will your ability to articulate with great confidence, the immeasurable impact that Coram’s Fields has on those that it serves.

You will be an ambitious professional, for whom the opportunity to shape the future of this unique organisation and make your own mark on it will hold huge appeal.

How to apply: C.V and cover letter, addressing all of the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification (please note, applicants may be required to submit additional information at a later stage). Please note that there is a rolling deadline for applications and interviews will take place as and when.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the submission date, if you have not heard from us within this period, please assume your application unsuccessful.

Are you an experienced fundraiser who wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in London? Can you help raise the funds we need to support families experiencing poverty, food insecurity and homelessness? 

Sufra NW London is a Community Hub that provides a lifeline to people in crisis – including families living in extreme poverty and people who are vulnerable, homeless or socially isolated. We provide them with the food and support they need to survive, empower them to learn new skills and improve their wellbeing, and help them to find work and become financially stable.

We are recruiting a Fundraising Manager to oversee the design and delivery of our Fundraising Strategy and lead on all bid writing proposals, community fundraising and marketing activities. You should have excellent written and oral communications skills, a strong track-record of grant fundraising and ideally some experience in event planning and management. Through your activities, you will be able to convey the charity’s passion and commitment to supporting vulnerable people and demonstrate the impact of our interventions in transforming the lives of beneficiaries.

This is an immensely rewarding role working in a dynamic charity built on an ethos of sharing, hospitality and inclusivity. We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile and has flexibility to work during evenings and weekends when necessary. He/she will show flair in fundraising from multiple sources, building donor relationships and strengthening the charity’s database of sponsors and supporters.  

This is a fulltime position but we will consider a shorter working week (between 32 – 40 hrs/week) and provide flexible working for the right candidate. 

The post is offered on an initial 12-month contrac, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance. 

To apply for this role, please read through the full Job Description and Person Specification available on this webiste and apply by submiting a CV, a Covering Letter and an Equal Opportunities Form.

We will NOT accept standalone CVs for this role.  

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 25 September 2019 at 5pm, with interviews on Thursday 3 October 2019 and Friday 4 October 2019. 

Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid is seeking to recruit a Fundraising and Development Manager, a development specialist who is passionate about moving the charity forward and maintaining our excellent track record.

You will lead on BCWA’s business development activities, developing BCWA’s fundraising strategy in line with the organisation’s business plan. You will also develop and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and work closely with the Senior Management Team to achieve the organisation’s development goals. As a leader, you will provide direction to the Business Development services team.

You will have significant professional experience of business development and fundraising, as well as building and managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. You will have a proven track record of charity fundraising from trusts and foundations, together with experience of public sector tendering.

We are a well-established, innovative and forward-thinking domestic abuse service and are seeking a self-motivated, flexible and experienced individual to join our dynamic team to help us deliver excellent services to vulnerable women and girls who have experienced intimate relationship abuse or are at risk of abuse.

Job Title: Fundraising and Development Manager

Hours: full time (35 hours)

Contract Type: Full time and permanent

Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 (depending on experience)

Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 27th September

Interviews: See above

To learn more and download the Job Description, see Additional Documents.

To apply, complete the online application form.

If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks from application submission, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Female applicants only. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

BCWA are an Equal Opportunities Employer

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The British Asian Trust is undergoing an exciting and ambitious period of growth.  Our annual turnover has more than tripled in recent years helping us to increase our impact in South Asia through meaningful programmes of activity that release people from poverty and allow their full potential to be met.

The next stage of our journey will be dependent upon our expertise in growing and diversifying our income streams, extending our reach within the diaspora and beyond, and maximising the opportunity of being supported by some of the most successful South Asian business leaders and entrepreneurs in the world.

We will operate on the cusp between philanthropy and impact investment, driving programmes that are bold and progressive in their vision for social change. We are also in the process of merging with a major conservation organisation and will be looking to fund and grow a new conservation vertical.

We are now recruiting for a number of key positions in our Fundraising and Operations teams to help make this plan a reality.  All jobs are based in our London office.

1. Fundraising Manager - ECB (full-time)
2. Programme Fundraising Manager (full-time)
3. Prospect Research Manager (part time – 0.5 FTE)
4. Finance Manager (part time – 0.7FTE)

If you are excited by our work, are great at what you do and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us in no more than 2 pages why you are the right person for the role.

Closing date for applications: 

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 30 September
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Monday 30 September
3. Prospect Research Manager - Monday 7 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 2 October

Interviews will be held on the following dates:

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 7 October
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Friday 4 October
3. Prospect Research Manager - Friday 11 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 October

FUNDRAISING MANAGER FOR RAINFOREST TRUST UK

Rainforest Trust UK is looking for an experienced and motivated Fundraising Manager to run our fundraising programmes and expand our donor base. The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience across many aspects of conservation fundraising, be able to demonstrate a proven track record of success in generating income in the charitable sector and have the ability to work flexibly and independently. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate a genuine passion for rainforest protection and have ambitions to manage his/her own fundraising team in the future.

Position: Fundraising manager

Contract: Full-Time (six-month probation period)

Salary: £32,000-35,000 p.a. (Inclusive of London Weighting)

Location: London Bridge / Bankside

About Us: Rainforest Trust UK is a fast-growing British charity working in close partnership with Rainforest Trust in the USA, which has been protecting rainforests and other tropical ecosystems for over 30 years. Rainforest Trust UK was set up three years ago to increase the organisation’s presence and donor base in the UK, and to raise money for Rainforest Trust’s projects worldwide.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an annual fundraising plan in collaboration with the Executive Director and co-manage the organisation’s fundraising budget.
• Develop and implement programmes to build donor loyalty and increase donor retention levels, including strategies to convert one-time donors into regular givers, establishing a legacy programme and developing our major giving programme.
• Manage and develop long-term relationships with our corporate partners and individual donors to secure repeat and increased gifts.
• Identify, approach and develop high-value relationships with new donors (businesses, individuals, foundations, schools, universities, etc.)
• Plan, write, implement and monitor fundraising initiatives across a wide range of platforms and media (email fundraising alerts, e-newsletters, mass paper mailshots, social media platforms, corporate presentations, legacies, foundation proposals, corporate giving and match-funding schemes, etc.)
• Provide excellent supporter care to donors on the phone, in writing and in person.
• Work in partnership with our Fundraising and Database Assistant to maintain accurate financial, donor and database records, with a view to line-managing this person at the end of the probation period.
• Liaise with Rainforest Trust staff in the USA on fundraising campaigns, donor records, new conservation projects and other shared initiatives.
• Work closely with and report regularly to the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrable experience in running individual donor fundraising programmes, including recruitment and retention of high-value donors.
• Demonstrable experience in developing corporate fundraising programmes and recruiting new corporate supporters.
• Excellent copywriting skills and experience in writing fundraising emails, e-newsletters, marketing materials, individual donor correspondence, etc.
• Excellent organisational ability and project management skills.
• The ability to manage his/her own workload, prioritise tasks and hit deadlines with minimal supervision, while also working as part of a wider team.
• Experience in giving talks and presentations to corporate supporters, student groups and other audiences.
• Working knowledge of Fundraising Regulator and Data Protection / GDPR principles, and other relevant law and best practice guidance.
• A personal commitment to rainforest protection and empathy with Rainforest Trust’s mission.
• Experience in dealing with charity donor database systems.

Please apply online by sending your CV and a covering letter to the Executive Director, Chris Redston via the CharityJobs button shown below. Closing date for applications is 11.30 p.m. on Friday 11th October. Interveiws will take place in central London before the end of October. We look forward to hearing from you!

We're working to recruit for a Fundraising Manager on behalf of a really amazing youth charity that runs centres across the UK, often in the most disadvantaged areas, where young people aged eight and up can go, 7 days a week, that is an inspiring and supportive environment. With state of the art facilities that include gyms, dance and music studies, art studios, as well as career advice, these centres are indispensable to their communities and have incredible impact reports.

As Fundraising Manager for the organisations North London based centre, you will lead on all fundraising activity for the organisation and as such with sit on the Senior Management Team.

The role is a key position within the centre and key responsibilities are as follows, with a focus on corporate and major gift fundraising:

- Responsibility for the successful stewardship of existing patrons, and also for attracting new patrons
- Drive the management and stewardship of existing donors and corporate partnerships to secure sustainable partnerships
- Create strategic donor development plans for individual donors and corporate partners, to maximise retention and, where possible, increase level of support
- Develop a mid-value giving programme that drives a high return on investment
- Develop a small, efficient community fundraising programme that focuses on partnerships that require minimal support
- Produce high quality written proposals and make verbal presentations, as well as face to face asks, to a range of audience
- Work closely with the Board, the Chief Executive, and existing supporters to identify other prospects within their networks and potential other income streams
- Manage the production of fundraising communications and promotional materials for donors, events and community fundraising
- Develop and manage a programme of fundraising and awareness raising events

The charity is keen to see applications from experienced fundraisers or from individuals working in the private sector with transferable skills. You will take a strategic approach to fundraising, and have top level influencing skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of individuals. As the sole person responsible for fundraising at each location it is important that you have an understanding of fundraising and income generation; a methodical and organised approach to work, and the ability to work to multiple deadlines.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV to [email protected] or call on 020 7939 7443 to have an initial chat about the position.

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Fundraising Manager
The Dock, Wapping Lane, London

About Us 

Action Tutoring is an education charity that supports pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed in school. 

In the UK today, young people facing socio-economic disadvantage are less likely to achieve the grades they need to progress in life. This isn’t because they are any less able – it’s because they have less access to tools to support them to realise their potential.  

We help to level the playing field by working in partnership with schools to deliver weekly tutoring in English or Maths, to pupils who need it the most.  

Due to ongoing growth, we are now looking for a Fundraising Manager to join us in London and ensure a strong pipeline for our future. 

The Benefits 

- Salary of £32,000 - £35,000 per annum 
- Flexible working  
- Workplace pension  
- 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays 
- Team socials 
- Recognition schemes to celebrate staff who go above and beyond  

If you have experience of fundraising with grants, trusts or corporates, this is an incredible opportunity to take your next step up and join a charity that’s supporting the UK’s most disadvantaged young people.  

It’s an exciting time to join our team. We have ambitious plans for growth over the next few years to expand our work and benefit even more young people. Ensuring a solid financial base for the organisation is essential to achieving this goal – and that’s where you come in. 

As an education charity, we understand the importance of providing learning and development opportunities for our staff. You’ll receive a comprehensive induction and full training and will have the chance to broaden your areas of responsibility as you grow alongside the organisation.

The Role

As the Fundraising Manager, you will develop and implement a fundraising strategy and ensure that our fundraising targets are met. 

In this key role, you will establish new relationships with trusts and foundations, develop our corporate case for support, manage relationships with funders and develop plans to increase our income from events and individual donors. 

Our strengths include our strong base of faithful long-term funders, demonstrable evidence of impact to strengthen our case for support, a strong reserves position, plus a large group of volunteer tutors to draw upon for links to corporates.

Working closely with the CEO, your other duties will include: 

- Stewardship and management of existing funder relationships
- Researching and driving new opportunities
- Preparing and submitting applications to trusts, foundations and corporates
- Reporting regularly to the CEO and Board on fundraising

About You 

To join us as a Fundraising Manager, you will need: 

- Experience in fundraising with grants, trusts and/or corporates, and a track record of delivering on targets 
- Stakeholder management experience and the ability to manage long-term relationships with funders to build strong partnerships 
- Strong networking skills, and a proactive and tenacious approach to identify new avenues for income generation 
- The ability to speak and write passionately and persuasively about our work

Experience of working in the educational charity environment would be beneficial, as would experience of managing corporate partnerships.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Fundraising Manager, Grants Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Corporate Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Corporate Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive or Senior Fundraising Officer. 

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. For the right candidate, we can provide this role on a part time basis, working four days per week (30 hours). 

The closing date for applications is 9am on 1st October 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 7th October 2019. 

Webrecruit and Action Tutoring are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 

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