We are delighted to be working with a leading children's mental health charity to recruit their next Trust Manager.  

This charity provides in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in the UK.

This exciting role will support the development and implementation of the trust and statutory fundraising strategy. You will generate funds towards an agreed income target with a particular focus on new business.

Your demonstrable experience will be as follows;

• Previous trusts and grants fundraising experience in the charity sector or client management experience in the private sector.


• An analytical and methodical approach and the ability to produce accurate work to a high professional standard.


• Outstanding writing skills.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to use initiative, be energetic, pro-active as well as being a flexible team player.

Closing date: asap.

Salary: £32,000-£36,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected].

We are so excited to be working on this great opportunity for a Relationship Manager - Philanthropy for a national children’s educational charity.

This role will manage a portfolio of major donors, there will also be a selection of lapsed and colder prospects in this portfolio so you have loads of opportunity to grow the income you’ll be responsible for.

You will have a Development Board and well networked Trustees to support you as well as some great fundraising packages.

You will be a natural relationship builder with experience of managing major donor relationships and developing a portfolio.

You will also have the opportunity to work on some key trust and foundation relationships.

You will need:

• Sound knowledge and experience of fundraising from major donors


• Experience of working with senior volunteers and internal stakeholders to cross-sell opportunities where possible


• Experience of using a range of techniques to develop and retain supporters and to build excellent long-term supporter relationships


• A charming, positive and confident attitude

Closing date: asap

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email us at [email protected]. The charity will be interviewing people as soon as they have applications so please don’t wait to apply.

We are so excited to be working on this great opportunity for a Relationship Manager - Philanthropy for a national children’s educational charity.

This role will manage a portfolio of major donors, there will also be a selection of lapsed and colder prospects in this portfolio so you have loads of opportunity to grow the income you’ll be responsible for.

You will have a Development Board and well networked Trustees to support you as well as some great fundraising packages.

You will be a natural relationship builder with experience of managing major donor relationships and developing a portfolio.

You will also have the opportunity to work on some key trust and foundation relationships.

You will need:

• Sound knowledge and experience of fundraising from major donors


• Experience of working with senior volunteers and internal stakeholders to cross-sell opportunities where possible


• Experience of using a range of techniques to develop and retain supporters and to build excellent long-term supporter relationships


• A charming, positive and confident attitude

Closing date: asap

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email us at [email protected]. The charity will be interviewing people as soon as they have applications so please don’t wait to apply.

Charity People are extremely excited to be working alongside an inspirational International Medical Health Charity, in their search for a Grants and Statutory Fundraiser to join their successful team during an exciting time for the organisation.

Job Title: Grants and Statutory Fundraiser
Organisation: International Medical Charity
Salary: £40,000 pro rata
Contract: 18 month (Potential for extension)
Hours: 22.5 hours a week (3 days)
Location: London
Closing date: Friday 20th December 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

This Charity has been pioneering healthcare delivery to vulnerable and neglected populations for over one hundred and fifty years. Although impressively historic, it is at the forefront of innovative life-changing projects - its most recent being a Virtual Doctors partnership to allow healthcare access to extremely remote areas in East Africa. The Organisation has a wealth of experience and is consistently finding new, ground-breaking ways to address challenging medical issues.

As Grants and Statutory Fundraiser you will lead on developing proposals, drafting budgets and coordinating the submission of applications to prospective funders for international projects. You will have the opportunity to design, develop and implement the programme to secure income for their new project, as well as be responsible for researching and generating income through high quality applications, and developing strong relationships with internal and external partners.

We are looking for an organised, personable and proactive fundraising professional eager to join a dedicated team. You will be an enthusiastic communicator, passionate about international development and have extensive experience raising funds from international and domestic statutory donors and trusts. You will be strategic and creative and possess strong donor report writing skills.

If you would like to apply or find out more, please contact Stuart at [email protected] today!

In this exciting and high-profile role, you will lead on writing trust applications, managing the existing portfolio and providing an in-house consultancy service.

The Charity A leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

The Role
Scope the Trust project pipeline and ensure necessary systems and templates are in place
Build relationships, multiyear partnerships and income from existing trusts and foundations
Manage the Trusts agency ensuring that consultancy support is targeted and appropriate
Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports
Keep up to date with sector knowledge regarding Trusts fundraising techniques, resources and donor trends

The Candidate
Experience of developing and implementing a trust fundraising programme
Proven record of securing significant grants from Trusts and other grant-making bodies.
Experience of prospect research using a variety of tools and techniques.
Experience of researching Trust funding opportunities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a wide range of audiences and experience of telephone pitching and making presentations.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

In this exciting role you will manage a variety of fundraising activities delivered both online and offline to create relevant and engaging supporter journeys that maximise cash, raffle, lottery and regular giving income.

The Charity
A leading disability charity who provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million-disabled people and their families every year.

The Role
Be responsible for numerous Direct Marketing campaigns each year and use a variety of channels including direct mail, telemarketing and email to offer different ways of engaging audiences with the gaming products, incorporating the right balance of cause/prize throughout.
Take responsibility for project managing a range of supporter development campaigns from inception through to evaluation to generate funds and increase the engagement and affinity of existing supporters.
Find new ways to start and continue conversations with supporters to continually develop insight and increase engagement.
Be the project lead on all your campaigns, coordinating a number of different stakeholders and suppliers, making sure everyone is aware of their own deadlines and responsibilities, and that income targets are met.
Ensure each fundraising campaign has a strong and genuine story at its heart, and to take responsibility for sourcing that story if necessary and to offer insight-led supporter-focused feedback throughout the creative process.

The Candidate
Direct experience of campaign managing a range of direct marketing activities including direct mail, email and telephone.
Experience of success in delivering results as set out in a departmental budget.
Experience of managing external agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver successful campaigns.
Experience of working to a busy schedule, managing a number of campaigns simultaneously.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for anyone affected by the heart muscle diseases, cardiomyopathy and myocarditis. We provide support and information services, work to raise awareness of heart muscle disease, campaign for better access to quality treatment and promote research. Our vision is for everyone affected by cardiomyopathy and myocarditis to lead long and fulfilling lives.

We are really proud of our #teamcardio, a dedicated and passionate group of people from across the country raising funds for the charity many through challenge events and oversees adventures. This group is responsible for raising a large part of the charity's income and you will be responsible for keeping them happy, motivated and on track.

As our Challenge Events Fundraiser (Maternity Cover), you will get to work as part of the a small and flexible fundraising team supporting our volunteer fundraisers, helping to increase funds from corporate partners as well as shaping the challenge events programme and developing new income generating ideas. 

We are looking for someone who can motivate others and build relationships, think analytically and be entrepreneurial and have the drive and energy to keep #teamcardio growing.

Please note that this role is offered as Maternity Cover with a temporary contract of approx. 9 Months 

Please apply online via the charity job website providing a cover letter (no more than two pages ) and an up to date C.V

The Role

Our Corporate Fundraiser will have the opportunity to:

• Manage relationships with our corporate partners in order to maximise the value of each partnership
• Implement new innovative methods of engaging with our supporters
• To develop and manage the volunteer Community Ambassador Programme
• Raise significant funds quickly and make a real difference
• Support and learn from an experienced and very successful Fundraising Team
• To play a proactive role in raising the profile of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice and work across the wider Fundraising Team
• Work at a dynamic charity at a transformational point in its growth

The Person

This role could be for you if you have:

• At least two years’ experience working in fundraising
• Experience of working with a fundraising CRM database and managing accurate data entry
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, including project management
• Experience of and ability to compellingly present to individuals and audiences (large and small) 
• Exceptional communication skills, to clearly and concisely convey key messages and instructions by email, letter, phone and in person
• Comfortable with variety and resilient when faced with new or unexpected challenges
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant business and fundraising trends and legislation
• Proven experience of raising, monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure
• Confidence in use of social networking sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
• Empathy with the work undertaken by Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

If you are ready for a new challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you!

What we can offer

We offer:

• Holidays – starting at 25 days per year rising to 30 days per year with length of service
• Flexible holiday (buy and sell) scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Season ticket loan

Please include in your application your current salary, notice period/availability and names and contact details of two referees.

Apply for this job:

To apply for this role, please send your completed application form which you can download from our website. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of the closing date unfortunately you have been unsuccessful for this role.

Charity People are excited to be partnering with this prestigious London-based cultural institution to search for an experienced Philanthropy Manager (major gifts) with a passion for the arts.

Role: Philanthropy Manager
Organisation: Arts & Culture Charity
Salary: £35,000 -£38,000, dependent on experience
Employment Term: Permanent
Location: London
Closing date: Monday 9 December 2019
Required: CV and Cover Letter

This arts organisation works to bring world-class performances to as many people as possible; delighting them with the traditional and inspiring them with the new. It is an ambitious and passionate institution, currently undergoing an exciting period of growth, in size as well as in artistic output and reputation.

As Philanthropy Manager you will build relationships with to the organisation's major donor supporters and work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to build the major donor pipeline.

Your role will be integral to the development of creative approaches to help achieve (and exceed) income targets, deliver objectives and provide excellent, engaging stewardship to funders. You will have specific responsibility to expand the charity's major donor base with particular emphasis on securing new gifts of £20k and above and cultivating existing donors with the capacity to increase their gifts.

We are looking for a driven and capable candidate experienced in writing and creating successful funding proposals with accurate budgets, for 5 and 6 figure bids. You will have a thorough knowledge of the major donor fundraising landscape and experience of cultivating supporters and securing Major Gifts.

You will be a confident communicator, apt at building relationships, with a positive attitude and a love for the arts. Additional working may be required away from the office by attending events and venues in London and the regions.

Deadline for applications is 9 December 2019
First interviews will be held w/c 9 December
Second interviews scheduled for w/c 16 December

A great opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated fundraiser with experience of raising funds from trusts and preferably also from Lottery and/or statutory sources. You will have a talent for packaging up and matching a charity s current and future work with funders requirements and priorities. Your writing of bids and applications will be of a high standard, and you will able to build excellent relationships with a range of staff, working in partnership on key proposals. You will have the drive to seek out new funders and opportunities, and the experience of successfully building and developing a pipeline of trusts.

This will be 6 months FTC Full time or part-time.

In order to apply you should have the following skills and experience:

Trust fundraising expertise: you will have experience of managing a varied portfolio of trusts: successfully securing income through high quality written proposals, researching new opportunities for the pipeline, and managing varied reporting requirements.

Self-motivated and solutions focussed :you will have the drive to deliver and will have exceeded objectives in a previous role. You relish a challenge and approach them constructively with solutions; you will have overcome challenges in the past proactively and positively.

Strong writing skills: your written work will be of a high standard; you will have written successful bids to a variety of funders including a range of trusts.

Supporter focussed: you will be able to demonstrate experience of managing an effective trust stewardship programme.You will have a talent for effectively packaging up a charity s core and new work into propositions that meet funders priorities, with accompanying budgets.

A team player you will effectively work across the organisation, and in the past will have worked in partnership with service delivery staff, finance and senior team members to effectively apply to funders, report to them and manage funder relationships.

Effective database use you will have managed a trust and statutory programme effectively through a fundraising database, and be able to effectively analyse and report on data.

We're proud to be working with one of the UK's leading autistic research charities to recruit a new Major Donor Manager to the fundraising team.

This position will lead on developing a new and exciting era for major donor fundraising within the charity and will have an emphasis on growing a pipeline of donors through cultivation events, donor peer networking and using existing influential networks with a view to moving them along the stewardship journey. You will ensure that that all donors and supporters have an excellent experience with a view to securing long term support. You will work across teams to maximise fundraising and engagement opportunities and lead on our recently established legacy fundraising strategy.

This role is crucial to the delivery of a significant change in growth of the major donor programme whilst ensuring all fundraising activities are in line with the mission, vision and values. To be successful in this role you will have proven experience and success in major donor fundraising coupled with a strong track record of personally delivering defined and challenging goals.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

We are recruiting for a ground-breaking cancer charity currently; they are searching for a Legacy Manager to help drive forward growth in legacy activity and income. This organisation has some of the most talented fundraisers in the sector and is a great place for anyone to develop their talent.

The legacy team consists of four people and this role will oversee the stewardship and journey for enquirers and pledgers alongside developing acquisition techniques across multiple channels. They want someone creative and are open to people coming from a direct marketing background. The team is currently generating in excess of £4m per year.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a creative and analytical fundraiser.

You will have:

• Experience of developing legacy marketing campaigns and testing new channels and idea


• Experience of running integrated campaigns across multiple channels


• A creative mind, always challenging the status quo and a collaborative approach to working

Closing date: 6^th Jan

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email [email protected].

Job Title: Senior Trusts Fundraiser

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £37,000

Location: London

We are working in partnership with a well-established and widely respected national charity whose income has grown by over 40% since 2012 and is focusing on long term growth, sustainability and success.  This is an especially exciting time at the charity as it repositions to become the leading charity in the sector. 

The charity is now seeking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Trusts Fundraiser to lead on the establishment of a robust portfolio of trusts and foundations, to help meet the organisation’s aim to diversify and grow income over the coming five years. 

This a high-profile and rewarding role which will require the post holder to demonstrate the following:

• Experience of developing and implementing a trust fundraising programme
• Proven track record of securing significant grants
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent research and prospecting skills using various tools and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will be a proactive and positive individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.  You will have high attention to detail and have the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines, with a proven track record of growing new income. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then please submit your CV and supporting statement to Adam Stacey, Senior Consultant, quoting our reference JO1729.

For any further information, please contact Adam Stacey.

Closing date for applications:  6 January 2020

Interview date:  w/c 13 January 2020

Are you looking for an environment where you can work amongst the most talented fundraisers in the sector? We are recruiting for an Events Manager for a leading cancer charity this role will focus on developing cultivation events and line manage one fantastic team member.

This organisation is a great place to develop your skills and you will be working across some really complex and high-profile events.  This role will require the postholder to work with a lot of different teams and stakeholders internally so relationship management will also be really key.

You will have:

• A strong track record of devising and delivering successful events, particularly in the context of high value fundraising


• Experience of managing multiple projects and events simultaneously


• Drive, motivation and pro-activity alongside a collaborative approach

Closing date: 6^th Jan

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected] We are expecting a lot of interest in this role so please do get in touch asap if you are interested.

As a new role, the Development Manager will drive, develop and oversee the organisation’s fundraising and income generation development programme, including direct mail (acquisition and retention), telephone and digital fundraising platforms, and high-value fundraising working with corporate partners and major donors.

Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to create a world where nobody wants or believes we need to experiment on animals. Our dedicated team are experts in their fields, combining award-winning campaigning, political lobbying, pioneering undercover investigations, scientific and legal expertise and corporate responsibility to make a positive difference to animals in laboratories.