Job Description : Fundraising Manager
Job Title : Fundraising Manager
Salary : £ 40,000.00
Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP
Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee
Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager
Purpose of Job.
To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.
To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.
Key duties :
Funding
- To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
- Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
- To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
- Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
- To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
- Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
- To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
- Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
- Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
- To innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
- To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.
Retail charity shops.
- Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
- Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
- Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
- Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.
General duties.
- Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
- This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.
Key relationships.
Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.
External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.
Person Specification.
Qualifications.
- Good basic education to GCSE.
- Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
- Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.
Experience.
- A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
- Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
- Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
- Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
- Proven database experience.
- Proven experience of thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.
Skills and competencies.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
- Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
- Staff management experience.
- High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
- Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).
Personal attributes.
- Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
- A proactive and creative approach.
- Commitment to delivering quality services.
Other.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of Ace of Club’s client group.
- Good diplomatic skills.
Recruitment process.
Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.
Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.
Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.
Ace of Clubs is a day centre for homeless and vulnerable people, located just off Clapham High Street.
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We are looking for a highly organised, enterprising and personable fundraiser, passionate about the arts and about creating opportunities for children from a range of backgrounds to listen to and appreciate the magic of live music. We are seeking a Fundraising Manager who will expand AMP’s fundraising portfolio, developing a strategy to identify and research new sources of funding while continuing to build on the success of our existing fundraising model.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and the AMP admin team, the successful candidate will work to secure funding from a wide range of businesses, charities and foundations, and public sector organisations, also expanding our individual giving and developing corporate funding.
The role requires someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and creativity to explore options and advise the CEO and trustees about strategic options, as well as design and implement a new approach.
An excellent communicator, the successful candidate will develop relationships with our stakeholders and existing partners and forge new ones, powerfully delivering the message of AMP’s vision. They will work to expand and develop our membership organisation, Friends of Apollo Music Projects, including planning high profile fundraising events.
They would have demonstrable experience of securing significant new funding partnerships for an organisation and of making successful funding applications to Trusts and Foundations, Arts Council England and other suitable funds and running successful fundraising campaigns. Experience in corporate funding would be desirable, as this is an area we are focused on building.
This role will suit candidates with fundraising experience who can hit the ground running and take our fundraising to the next level, although we will consider strong applications from relatively inexperienced candidates who show exceptional promise
Apollo Music Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communitiesand all those who are significantly under-represented in our sector.
The role will be mainly remote, with regular staff meetings and additional meetings with the CEO or other staff members, and may from time to time entail working outside of office hours.
Key responsibilities
- identify sources of funding;
- research and making funding applications;
- develop and expand AMP’s funding portfolio;
- meet agreed fundraising targets;
- work with Chief Executive to develop a fundraising and relationship management strategy;
- lead day to day on delivery of the strategy;
- attend fundraising conferences;
- plan and publicise fundraising events;
- make effective use of social media and the website to keep stakeholders informed of AMP news and developments
- maintain key corporate relationships with funders and other partners;
- make a strong contribution to the leadership of a growing charity with ambition to expand
- be part of the team and help in other areas as required
Candidate Profile
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- minimum 3 years' experience in fundraising or corporate communications/stakeholder relationship management;
- track record in fundraising for charity or research organisation
- excellent written and oral communication skills with a keen eye for detail;
- strong track record in delivering specific organisational targets to tight deadlines;
- strong track record of day-to-day relationship management of external stakeholders;
- effective and influential communicator with excellent negotiation skills and confidence in staging presentations;
- demonstrable entrepreneurial mindset - eg you have identified an issue or need, designed a solution and then driven through that solution
- interest in growing a small organisation through into its next stage of expansio
- experience of budget management, analysis and reporting;
- highly computer literate, with particular experience of using Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel .
- right to work in the UK.
- a passion for the arts
Desirable
- relevant contacts in the third sector and policy networks;
- social media and website experience;
- brand design and management experience;
- events management experience.
Personal characteristics
- flexible, highly organised, proactive, able to multi-task and prioritise;
- team-player with a helpful, approachable and positive outlook, ready to roll up their sleeves;
- exceptional interpersonal skills;
- vision and entrepreneurial flair;
- a self-starter, able to think clearly and creatively and to find practical solutions.
- a willingness to learn
About Apollo Music Projects
It’s an exciting time for this small and ambitious music charity, dedicated to bringing live classical music to children who might not otherwise experience it. Over 15 years, more than 11,000 children have experienced the magic of live performance through our programmes from classroom to a concert hall, culminating in the thrilling spectacle of a full orchestra in concert.
Apollo Music Projects provides a unique opportunity for children to work closely with professional musicians, using the language of music to develop listening skills, communication and teamwork. Our programmes enable students to discover for themselves how to listen to and enjoy classical music, using their own imagination and experiences to enter a new world of sound, stories and feelings. Our aim is to continue to extend our programme to boroughs across North and East London, and we plan to take our innovative approach to children in other London boroughs and in time throughout the country.
If you would like to apply for this role please supply a CV (no more than 2 sides of A4) along with a covering letter (up to one page of A4) addressed to David Chernaik, Chief Executive, explaining why you would like to work for AMP and your qualifications and suitability for the role. Please indicate when you would be available to start. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
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This is an exciting role for a professional with strong and comprehensive fundraising experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you.
The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising activities: events, trusts & foundations, corporate (payroll giving, match-funding). You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role. This role is new and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).
How to Apply:
Please send a CV and an accompanying letter detailing how your experience fulfils the requirements of the post as detailed in the job descrption.
Interview date: 11th or 12th February 2020
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We are looking for an experienced Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager to generate awareness and funding for the work of St John’s Hospice, as well as the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth. You will be responsible for helping to develop and deliver a corporate and community fundraising strategy to deliver the agreed budget and develop the number and range of donors and to support fundraising activities throughout the department.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrate significant experience managing fundraising, encompassing a broad spectrum of income-generating activity
Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our luxury charitable private Hospital has an international reputation for providing the highest quality of care to patients and is unique in that all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.
Am I the right person for this Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager role?
- Trustworthy with an out-going, positive mentality
- Experience in managing change at a strategic and operational level
- Demonstrable experience of recruiting, managing, developing and motivating employees and volunteers
- Demonstrable experience of researching, developing, delivering and evaluating new business opportunities
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of the principals of effective community fundraising
- Experience or demonstrable knowledge of the principals of effective corporate fundraising
- Ideally knowledge or experience of hospice and fundraising
- Ideally experience of developing and managing a significant budget and operational plan
What are the responsibilities of this Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager role?
- To maintain awareness of relevant fundraising developments throughout the voluntary sector, and ensure that St John’s continues to deliver an innovative and high quality programme of community, individual and corporate initiatives.
- To devise project plans, marketing plans, timelines and budgets for individual income streams,
- To help devise and deliver a set of benchmarking reports for each income stream to track progress towards budgeted goals.
- To develop, build and deliver a profitable, sustainable community events programme, as well as new initiatives to raise funds from community groups including but not limited to schools, churches, and gyms for example.
- To solicit new and work with existing corporate partners to maximise the potential of such partnerships within the local community.
- To work with volunteers, engaging and motivating them to support community fundraising initiatives where applicable.
- To negotiate with external suppliers to ensure that these relationships are developed and managed appropriately.
- To ensure that all initiatives and activities are effectively followed-up.
- To identify and develop new initiatives to support corporate, community and challenge event fundraising.
- To ensure that project plans and budgets are developed for each activity or initiative.
- To oversee production of relevant promotional literature in accordance with marketing department guidelines.
Why apply for this role as Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager?
At our Hospital we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes – including continuation of the NHS pension.
Working with us, all eligible employees receive;
- Competitive pay with progressive band structuring
- Private healthcare cover of up to £20,000 per year
- Ongoing training and development programmes
- Discounts at local, national and online shops
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle to work loan scheme
- Employee “Service Excellence” recognition rewards
- Childcare vouchers
If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.
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We now have an exciting opportunity for a trusts and foundations specialist to join our successful and established team at Fundraising Manager level. The ethos of our fundraising team is about collective commitment to our mission, hungry for success on an individual level but supporting each other as required and enjoying and celebrating each other's efforts. Together we've secured around £3 million in the last 12 months to support young people through our programmes and membership development work. We're in a crucial stage of the team's development as we build to ensure we have the strategy and capacity to support the whole organisation's plans for 2020-23.
We are looking for an experienced trusts and foundation specialist with a track record of securing six figure funds from grantmakers and public sector contracts; a fundraiser with outstanding writing and communication skills and the knowledge of UK and London grantmakers to take our market analysis work forward. We expect you to have the relationship and project management skills to work independently with our delivery staff to write and take the lead on major new proposal ideas.
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Paul's Cancer Support Centre is seeking a passionate and energetic Fundraising Manager to drive income generation and ensure the sustainability of the charity. This new and exciting role will be responsible for the creation and implementation of a fundraising plan to raise funds from a range of sources and achieve agreed income targets. This is a part-time role which provides the opportunity for flexible working.
Founded in 1983, Paul’s Cancer Support Centre provides support to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer, including families and carers. Paul’s is the only charity working in Wandsworth and the surrounding boroughs that supports people regardless of their type of cancer, or how long they have been living with cancer — whether it’s coping with a new diagnosis or undergoing treatment, rebuilding a life after cancer, or approaching the end of life. Last year, we provided support to 520 people, including home visits to 87 people who were too ill or frail to leave their own homes.
To apply for this post you will need to submit the following documentation to by no later than 5pm on Friday 14th February 2020:
1. A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements; and
2. A Covering Letter (no longer than two pages), explaining how your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the key skills and competencies criteria set out in the job description. Please include the names of two referees who may be contacted at shortlist stage i.e. before the final interview. No contact will be made with referees without your prior knowledge.
Interview will be held at Pauls Cancer Support Centre,1st Floor, 20-22 York Road, London SW11 3QA on 20th / 21st February. Please advise in your application if you are not available to attend interview on either of these dates.
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We are delighted to work one of the longest standing charities in the UK, as they launch their new 8 year fundraising strategy this February.
They support thousands of young people of all backgrounds to better their lives, as well as providing a range of crucial support to seafarers. They hired a new Director of Fundraising a year ago, who has been instrumental in ‘rebooting’ the fundraising unit, building a great team, and is now on the look out for a talented and ambitious Corporate / Partnerships Fundraiser.
About the role
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The current portfolio is approx. 200k of various maritime and youth style partnerships (30% of the role approx.)
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The new biz target is 275k for the next year. There is a strong pipeline and lots of conversations to pick up on (70% of the role approx.)
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Huge opportunity to shape the role, working closely with the DoF&C on developing the overall strategy
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Work closely with marketing, major donor, trusts and other teams to maximise charity-wide income opportunities
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The long term plan is to hire an officer that this role would ultimately manage
What we're looking for
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A Corporate Partnership Manager (or equivalent) looking for a new challenge OR an exec/officer with several years experience looking to step up!
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New biz experience is a must, from prospect research through to bringing on partnerships
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A self starter who wants the responsibility of a corporate function
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A creative & collaborate thinker – strong interdepartmental relationships key
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Bon Jardin Dog Rescue
A charity supported by Ministry of Sound
About Bon Jardin
Bon Jardin is a Dog Rescue charity located on the outskirts of the central province of Nakhon Nayok, two hours north of Bangkok, Thailand.
Our aim is to end the unnecessary suffering of street dogs in Thailand through our 5-step programme - rescue, sterilisation and vaccination, medical care, rehabilitation and re-homing.
Bon Jardin was launched by Lord Palumbo of Southwark, the founder of global entertainment business Ministry of Sound, and his great friend and his great friend Rawipim Paijit. Bon Jardin benefits from the significant support from by operational and marketing infrastructure of Ministry of Sound. Since our launch in 2017 we have already transformed the lives of over 2,300 animals. To find out more about Bon Jardin please see our website.
The primary focus of the Marketing and Fundraising Manager will be to use all possible means and channels to drive fundraising growth for the charity. They will be responsible for all aspects of generating awareness, both online and offline, with an absolute core focus on increasing donations. You will obviously be passionate about dogs but also have a deep understanding of digital marketing strategy and how it can be applied to raising money.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Setting all fundraising and marketing targets for the charity and building a holistic marketing strategy to deliver these
- Managing all digital and communications channels including but not limited to website, social media and offline marketing
- Working closely with the Shelter Manager to design and create powerful emotive photographic, video and written content for all channels
- Driving newsletter subscription and building a CRM system that delivers regular and effective feedback and content to donors and followers, driving further donations
- Preparing monthly updates and reports tracking growth and success rates of campaigns, constantly adapting creative execution and channel strategy depending on response rates
- Keeping up to date and completely informed on new social media trends, adapting campaigns accordingly
- Identifying social media leaders and influencers and engaging them in fundraising and partnership initiatives
- Managing all website design, copywriting, proof reading and updating.
- Identifying other fundraising opportunities and partnership opportunities whether on or offline
- Building a long-term legacy scheme
- Relationship management of benefactors and existing donors to drive longer term retention
- Development of fundraising strategy including events and activities
REQUIREMENTS
- Passionate about dogs and their well-being
- Deep understanding of digital marketing, websites, social media platforms, SEO/SEM and content creation and generation
- A reasonable understanding of charities and fundraising techniques
- Strong desire to learn along with professional drive
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Familiarity with appropriate marketing computer software and online applications (e.g. CRM tools, online analytics and Google Adwords)
Throughout you will be supported by the full weight of the marketing and operational teams at Ministry of Sound in London. You will be based from the Ministry of Sound offices in Elephant and Castle but have daily contact with the team in Thailand. The position will likely include regular trips to the shelter.
NEXT STEPS
We would love to hear from you if you are committed to supporting the ambitions of Bon Jardin. Please send send us your CV and a letter telling us a bit more about you and why you think you are a great fit for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
A great opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic fundraising team in London. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, you will have a passion for fundraising, a personable style and an understanding of the role of fundraising in advancing a charity’s mission.
Key objectives
- Lead and manage the Trusts and Legacies team
- Contribute to the development of the Society’s integrated fundraising strategy
- Support our community support centres and local projects with their fundraising
About the SVP
The aim of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society is to tackle poverty in all its forms by providing practical assistance to people in need. Our work is based on person-to-person contact and spending time with people is our greatest gift. Motivated by their faith, our 10,000 volunteer members in England and Wales are committed to meaningful and long-term befriending in their local communities. They visit people in their homes, hospital, prison and care homes on a regular basis and offer sincere friendship and practical support such as food, furniture or financial help where needed and they organise trips and events for older and isolated people. We offer help to anyone without regard to faith, ethnicity, status or sexual orientation.
About you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Proven experience in fundraising and strategy development
- Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Office and databases
- A good communicator, both written and verbal and excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing successful relationships with trusts and foundations
Terms
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours/week), 25 days annual leave plus bank and statutory holidays and benefits package.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
If you have the relevant skills and experience coupled with a passion for the work we do, we would love to know more about you. Interested? Upload your CV and a covering message telling us why you want to work with us and what you can bring to the role. If your skills, experience and motivation align closely with the person specification we'll send you a full job description and application form.
Interviews: week commencing 17 February
Candidates will be notified during the week commencing 10 February.
Application deadline: 10.00pm Thursday 6th February
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Working closely with the Senior Digital Fundraising Manager you will be helping to shape shape and develop the charities new 3-year Digital Fundraising Strategy, working with a wide range of stakeholders to drive forward innovation in digital fundraising. You'll proactively identify new opportunities to take to pilot and work with Fundraising to maximise the use of digital fundraising tools and platforms.
You will have substantial digital marketing or digital fundraising experience, as well as designing, developing and marketing new online products and of identifying market opportunities. This role would suit a team player with strong project management skills and a passion for innovation in digital marketing.
If you have a passion for keeping up to date with the latest digital marketing trends, techniques and technology and are looking to join a fantastic national charity then please do get in touch!
Please note, only suitable candidates will be contacted with more information.
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Job Title: Face to Face Regional Fundraising Manager London.
Location: London and occasional home based working.
Accountable to: Regular Giving Acquisition Manager.
Salary: The Salary is 31K and then all expenses for travel are covered (which saves you £3K on a monthly travel card/Oyster.
Hours: 35
Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
Start Date: ASAP
About Royal Voluntary Service
Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) was founded in 1938. Initially formed to help recruit women into the air raid precautions movement assisting civilians during and after air raids, over time this has grown to become one of the largest volunteer organisations in the country. Our 25,000 volunteers help older people stay active, independent and able to continue to contribute to society. As a charitable organisation with big plans for the future it is vital that their fundraising is sustainable in the long term to be able to fully support on-going projects amidst ongoing public funding cuts.
In-house Private Sites Fundraising
After previously working in partnership with agency providers for a number of years RVS has taken the exciting step of setting up it’s own in-house team. Working across Private Sites and Street fundraising this role will oversee all regular giving recruitment in the London and surrounding regions and therefore must be located within Greater London.
Main objectives
To oversee and be accountable for the London in-house teams. Working with and feeding back to the Regular Giving Acquisition Manager this role will be responsible for the day to day management, recruitment and training of the fundraising teams in the region, ensuring the in-house activity maximises net income for RVS. You will train and inspire Fundraisers and your Team Leaders to talk to the public and raise money through Direct Debit fundraising.
This will involve:
- People management.
- Managing London Face to face team activity.
- Liaising with external suppliers and contacts.
If you'd love to come and join a very successful face to face fundraising operation in London then please apply.
RVS have teams in Leeds and Manchester and want to build on this success by recruiting a Manager and building a team in London.
You will build a team from scratch with the support of your very own dedicated Account Manager at Flow Caritas Charity Recruitment.
We're looking for people who have management experience in fundraising. There will be opportunity to grow within this national programme. To be shortlisted for this role, you must have experience team leading or managing a team of face to face fundraisers.
Please apply and Marianna will call you back. We will send across the full job description once we receive your CV.
We're looking for someone to start ASAP. What are you waiting for?
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Since their launch in 2017 the charity have already transformed the lives of over 2,300 animals. They are now looking for someone to use all possible means and channels to drive fundraising growth for the charity. You will be responsible for all aspects of generating awareness, both online and offline, with an absolute core focus on increasing donations. You will obviously be passionate about dogs but also have a deep understanding of digital marketing strategy and how it can be applied to raising money.
The ideal candidate:
* Creatively minded and able to spot an opportunity
* Excellent copywriter and proof-reader
* Experience writing for online channels
* A reasonable understanding of charities and/or fundraising techniques
* Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and partners
Benefits of the role:
* Complete ownership of your work and entrusted from day 1.
* Regular travel to Thailand
* Throughout you will be supported by the full weight of the marketing and operational teams in London
Salary £25,000.
Based in London.
For more info please e-mail your CV to [email protected] for more information ASAP, as the charity are looking to move quickly!
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JOB TITLE:Trust Fundraising Manager
DEPARTMENT:Fundraising
ACCOUNTABLE TO:Director of Fundraising
CLIENT:St Christopher’s Hospice, Sydenham SE26
SALARY:up to £35,000 plus bonus
Overall Aim of the Post
To maintain and build relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts capable of giving significant gifts. To develop compelling fundraising proposals to secure funds. To support the core fundraising target of the Hospice and raise funds for additional projects approved by the Hospice. To supervise and support a junior trust fundraiser post. To work strategically to develop a trust fundraising plan. To work with the Director of Fundraising and the Hospice’s Executive Team to submit significant, large-scale applications.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- This is a Trust Fundraising Manager role working within the fundraising team at St Christopher's Hospice, while supervising the Trust Fundraiser role
- Researching grant-makers using databases and search engines
- Understanding the behaviour and motivations of charitable trusts
- Establishing and managing productive relationships with a portfolio of charitable trusts
- Contacting trusts to discuss various projects
- Matching funding opportunities to projects
- Preparing proposals
- Using events, meetings, talks and inspirational writing to help charitable trusts learn about the work of St Christopher’s and to understand the difference they are making
- Working effectively with senior staff to develop compelling, bespoke proposals, drawing on all relevant resources available within the Charity
- Putting in place robust procedures to ensure we meet our formal reporting commitments
- Developing the strategic direction of the trusts team, effectively implementing own planning, budgeting and reporting objectives
- Undertaking training and other development opportunities to expand personal knowledge of trust fundraising and key St Christopher’s projects and developments
- Representing St Christopher’s at bespoke events, outside of normal work hours, to raise the profile of the Hospice and network with relevant trust contacts.
The Trust and Foundation Income for the Hospice makes up about £500,000 and is an extremely important area within fundraising. Trusts also make a significant contribution to bespoke capital campaigns conducted by the Hospice.
General Responsibilities
Contribute to fundraising team meetings and organisational priorities and other associated duties as may arise. Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work.
Gain a wider understanding of the activities and priorities of the Hospice, in order to disseminate to the fundraising team generally as needed.
Assist with additional fundraising and Hospice events, as requested by community/events teams.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Well presented, confident, articulate and outgoing, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the aims and objectives of St Christopher’s.
Essential
- The ability to write clearly and concisely, and to adjust tone and style of writing with an understanding of the target audience
- The ability to produce successful fundraising proposals with a good understanding of the importance of research
- The ability to divide attention constructively between multiple campaigns and proposals as required
- Confident and able to work to stretching financial targets, prioritising work and meeting deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- A motivated self-starter with the enthusiasm, drive and ambition to maximise income from existing and new major supporters.
- 3-5 years’ experience of trust fundraising, including demonstrated ability to secure significant 5-6 figure grants
- The ability to develop and execute a strategic plan to maintain and increase trust income
Desirable
-Experience of managing and supporting a junior role
-Experience and understanding of the Hospice/end of life care sector
Fundraising Manager - Community Events & Tribute
This key role is responsible for developing, leading and managing their ambitious growth strategy, ensuring that targets for acquisition and retention are met. The post holder will be an integral member of the Community Events team building on their proactive way of working with partnerships, organisations, individuals and volunteers to ensure targets are met. Working across the charity to ensure cross-team partnership working (particularly with Corporate Partnerships Business Development), as well as supporting ways they can increasingly develop a regional UK-wide presence, with a particular focus on Essex. The post will demand significant strategic input as part of the fundraising team, and will be a keystone in leading and contributing to the delivery of wider objectives for the Community Events & Tribute team.
Fundraising Manager Requirements:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a part-time opportunity (18.75 hours per week) and is part of an established job-share; they are therefore looking for someone with the ability to work closely and effectively alongside someone else to achieve the departmental strategy.
About our client:
Every day brings new challenges for our client. Every day, 618 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments.
Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world.
This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.
Location: WC1N Central London
Job type: Part Time, 12 month Fixed Term Contract, 18.75 hours per week
Salary: £Competitive
Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more!
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Business Development, Corporate Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit etc.
Ref: 90920
A great opportunity to lead a team and deliver on community fundraising strategy, taking ownership and shaping the future of this income stream.
Drive a community team to grow income from various audiences, instilling a culture of cross team working and innovation.
Job specification
- Implement a community fundraising strategy, building on current opportunities and developing opportunities for growth
- Implement new fundraising products to strengthen the community fundraising portfolio
- Manage, support and lead the community fundraising team of four, setting objectives and managing appraisals
- Evaluate current processes and procedures and make suggestions for ongoing improvements
- Maintain accurate income and expenditure budgets and lead the team to take ownership of theirs
- Drive innovation and keep up to date on sector trends, using this information to drive the development of new projects
Person specification
- Extensive experience in community fundraising and managing staff
- Significant budget management experience
- Experience supporting the development and evaluation of new fundraising initiatives
- You will feel comfortable in a fast paced, ambitious charity, able to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to cross team working
- Forward thinking, creative and ambitious, instilling this culture into the team you manage
This charity can offer core working hours 10-4pm and one day a week working from home.
To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.
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