Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.
We are looking for a confident and ambitious fundraiser to join our regional community team. The successful candidate will take ownership of fundraising activity in London, with focus on the West, including postcodes W, SW, N, NW, KT, UB, SM, TW, HA, EN and WD. This region is full of exciting fundraising events, now all we need is a dedicated fundraiser to seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across west London.
Main tasks include:
- Use own initiative to extend volunteer networks, recruit new volunteers, develop new groups and supporters, and respond to fundraising opportunities.
- Identify and apply for ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships with corporates in the region, account manage these relationships up to a value of £11,000 per annum and support with partnerships with a value of up to £75,000
- Provide high-quality account/relationship management to volunteer groups and regional corporate partners.
- Support existing volunteer fundraisers to encourage continued loyalty to the charity and to maximise funds raised, in accordance with fundraising legislation and good practice.
- Ensure that fundraising activity is implemented and managed locally by supporting and facilitating the development of groups and volunteers across the region.
- Liaise with local community organisations to extend income and activity in line with strategy.
- Provide face-to-face talks and presentations to community organisations.
- Arrange appropriate volunteer representation at events in the community, spreading the charity’s reach cost-effectively.
We are looking for:
- Educated to A Level or equivalent
- Knowledge of Institute of Fundraising Codes of Fundraising Practice and legal framework of event management and fundraising ethics.
- Knowledge of recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
- Excellent customer service, communication, verbal and written skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- An ability to manage a busy and varied workload
- Understanding and practice of recruiting and supporting volunteer Fundraising Groups
- Proven ability of providing excellent stewardship of our supporters
- Experience in partnership fundraising and/or relationship building
- Experience in public-speaking, such as giving presentations and talking at events
- Experience in regional corporate acquisition and account management.
- Experience in working to ambitious targets.
- Comfortability in working remotely with a high standard of internal communications.
Location: Home based in London or Greater London.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, car allowance and associated expenses (if applicable).
Please download the Vacancy Pack for more details.
The closing date for applications is the 10th November 2019, with interviews likely to be held on the 22nd November 2019 at our Cambridge office. We would encourage all applicants to submit their application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Telephone interviews may also be conducted prior to the closing date and interview date. Should we wish to contact you to arrange a telephone interview this will be arranged based on the availability of the candidate and the panel. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are unable to attend any interviews on a certain day.
In order to be considered, please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies Page. You will be able to attach a CV and covering letter to your application, track your application and view other vacancies that may be of interest.
To view further details about this role and the benefits of working for us please visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website.
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The role seeks to develop JRS UK’s individual giving portfolio UK, both through regular giving and one-off donations. This will involve acquiring new donors and working with the wider Communications and Outreach Team to develop an engaging donor journey, which encourages long-term support of JRS. The Fundraising and Development Officer will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of individual giving activity across a range of channels and for recruiting, stewarding and retaining supporters of JRS UK.
The Fundraising and Development Officer will need prior experience of creating and delivering successful campaigns to grow income, utilising both traditional and digital techniques. Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak and communicate confidently to supporters is essential.
This role comes at an exciting time in JRS UK’s history as the organisation looks to increase awareness of its work, with ambitious plans to grow voluntary income. The Fundraising and Development Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring JRS UK diversifies and stabilises its income streams, ensuring the organisation can continue to accompany and support refugees and those who are forcibly displaced.
JRS UK aims to pay close attention to the experience of refugees it accompanies and all its external communications give priority to their voices, taking care to portray refugees as people with dignity, gifts, joys, hopes and sorrows. JRS UK fundraising activity fits within these broader ethical communications guidelines.
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This is an ideal opportunity to join one of London’s hidden treasures. Covering over 1.5 acres in a central London location, Vauxhall City Farm is home to over 60 animals and for 42 years has given Londoners the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and smells of the countryside along with riding for the disabled, education and training for the local community and beyond.
The Fundraising Officer will report to the CEO and work closely with the Deputy CEO, Marketing Officer and the programme managers to apply for revenue and capital funds. The post holder will build relationships with potential and existing funders to generate income for Vauxhall City Farm’s impactful educational, recreational and therapeutic programmes. The post holder will have exceptional administrative and IT skills with experience of managing a database of funders.
Our ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly motivated and have 2 years experience of seeking funding from trusts, statutory bodies and companies.
Farm or agriculture experience is not required, although experience in visitor attractions would be desirable.
This opportunity is offered as 2 year contract (subject to possible extension).
The Limehouse Project is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the organisation ethos to reduce poverty and raise aspiration of the local deprived community. The Fundraiser will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Limehouse Project service needs with sufficient experience to hit the ground running. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, local and central government institutions, Corporate sector and high net worth individuals. This is a newly created post and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a small, dynamic team, where their work can have a real impact. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and play a key role in the development and implementation of Limehouse Project’s fundraising strategy in order to secure funding for its range of services and organisational core costs.
Role Description
Specific Tasks
- To identify and secure new sources of income from major trusts, foundations, institutions and government bodies. Work with the project teams to develop written persuasive communications.
- To network in order to develop and cultivate new opportunities for fundraising.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as required within a small working team.
- To build on relationships with existing and new trust supporters, writing letters, reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.
- To manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of Limehouse Project, building on an annual calendar of key prospects.
- Develop core generic trust proposals for each programme that requires funding.
- Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations.
- Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Limehouse Project and secure funding.
Corporate
- Develop and manage partnerships with corporate sector organisations, suggesting a number of ways to build on these relationships
- To secure new high level corporate donors and be responsible for the account management..
- Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
- Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support the work of Limehouse Project.
General Fundraising
- Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
- Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
- Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
- Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
- Represent the work of Limehouse Project at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations
- Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role
Communications
- Contribute to the production of the Annual Report.
- Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.
- Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field.
Person Specification
Essential skills & experience
• Excellent proven track record of fundraising from major charitable trusts, foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and corporate. We will require evidence of your successful fundraising over the last 3 years and the role you played in that fundraising.
• Strong research skills with the initiative to identify and build relationships with potential donors.
• Self-motivated with ability to inspire, engage and encourage charitable trusts and corporate to support the work of Limehouse Project.
• Excellent organisational, written and spoken skills including proposal writing, report writing and presentations and demonstrate confidence at face to face meetings.
Desirable skills & experience
• A good knowledge of the charity sector.
• An understanding of current funding priorities of local and central government departments, trusts and other funders..
• Knowledge of large-scale funding agencies
Working knowledge and understanding of the needs of local BMER Communities
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We have a unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic fundraiser to lead and manage the implementation of PF’s trusts programme, to enable us to reach many more men and women in prison through our life-changing programmes!
You will manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, as well as identifying and cultivating prospective funders, giving you an exciting opportunity to grow and develop this funding stream for the organisation.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience in fundraising, excellent communication skills and the ability to think strategically and creatively. The ability to work independently to tight critical deadlines is essential.
If you'd like to be part of a small and passionate team of people supporting the work of thousands of volunteers in prisons across England and Wales, we would love to receive your application!
Please see the full job description attached.
Please apply via the Charity Job website with a full CV and cover letter.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.
Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's - a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.
Parkinson’s UK is a people-powered movement. Together we will find a cure, and improve life for everybody affected by Parkinson’s. Join us!
About the role
To be working at Parkinson’s UK at this time could well be a career high and a life event for all of us. We’re moving fast now to deliver better treatments and maybe a cure for Parkinson’s within years, not decades and you would be part of the Supporter Care and Regional Fundraising Operations team.
Within this exciting role, you will work with the Regional Fundraising Operations Team and other members of the Parkinson’s UK Fundraising Directorate, to ensure effective delivery of the Regional Fundraising strategy and meet the increased demand in income, necessitated by significant growth and development of the charity.
What you’ll do:
In this role, you will:
- Work effectively as a team to provide a welcoming, efficient, proactive and professional service to supporters and potential supporters of Parkinson’s UK
- Engage with supporters to spot opportunities for Parkinson’s Uk to further build and develop relationships
- Be responsible for actively delivering projects and product development work as identified by the Regional Fundraising Management team
What you’ll bring:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Commitment and experience of effective customer service/supporter care
- Demonstrable experience of working with a relational database, and accurate data entry
- Experience of handling front line fundraising enquiries along with the ability to forge excellent relationships with prospective donors, colleagues, Parkinson’s UK local groups, members and volunteers
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s Uk and we would love you to join us!
Closing date: 3 November
Interviews will take place: 13 November
Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working. Please see our website for more information on our benefits.
For further details on how to apply, please click on the Apply button. Please note, supporting statements must demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the person specification. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
Parkinson’s UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled persons, including those with Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s UK is the operating name of the Parkinson’s Disease Society of the United Kingdom. A charity registered in England and Wales (258197) and in Scotland (SC037554).
No agencies
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of fundraising work for an amazing health care charity. As a Fundraising Officer, the post holder will have the opportunity to help make a real difference by raising vital funds for our work supporting those affected.
The Charity
A leading health care charity that supports women and their families living with illness.
The Role
Implement stewardship and communication plans for individual supporters (e.g. individual givers) and fundraisers to ensure that they are receiving the highest level of stewardship.
Identify any major donors, trustees of trusts and organisational links that may be of interest and flag to the appropriate colleagues in the team.
Run reports on new donors, processing payments where necessary (e.g. cheque,CAF, BACS or cash donations) and implement donor thanking such as sending thank you emails letters, cards, making calls or certificates as appropriate.
In collaboration with the communications team, find creative ways to promote fundraising activities and achieve income growth maximising the impact of the organisations external channels and awareness weeks and campaigns.
As part of individual supporter journeys identify and recommend options to promote legacies across our supporter base and where appropriate across organisational channels.
Project manage supporter and fundraiser events and support colleagues on fundraising events they might be leading on.
The Candidate
Previous fundraising experience.
Experience of building fundraising relationships.
Experience of donor care or customer service.
Confident written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of working with a database or CRM system.
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.
We are looking for a enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to help identify income sources, approach funders and partners, develop and write bids, and contribute towards annual income targets for this environmental regeneration charity .
Charity
An environmental regeneration charity that works with communities across the South of England to create better places to live and work in a greener, more sustainable way and to improve their economic prospects.
The Role
Identify suitable sources of charitable trust and foundation funding for projects and programmes of activity and monitor the external funding environment, alerting colleagues to appropriate new sources as required.
Write high quality funding applications to funding bodies such as charitable trusts, BIG Lottery, local and regional funding sources as required.
Manage a constant portfolio of projects requiring funding, working closely with colleagues to develop individual project action plans to resolve funding gaps and meet overall team targets.
Research and develop fundraising opportunities for current and developing projects across the South of England, and secure funds from the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Liaise with project managers to ensure all potential fundraising opportunities are matched to suitable projects and that appropriate development work is undertaken in a timely manner.
Make approaches to funding bodies as identified and secure funding for a range of programmes and projects.
Develop areas of projects where required to make fundraising proposals more robust, for example securing partnership support for projects.
Monitor and prepare regular reports as required for Fundraising meetings.
The Candidate
A successful track record of experience in any of the following
Achieving grant funding from trusts, foundations, lottery distributors or similar
Winning statutory contract tenders
Undertaking high quality research to efficiently identify grant and contract funding opportunities for voluntary sector organisations
High level computer literacy, for word processing, emailing, DTP, record keeping, developing budgets and web-based research
Excellent standard of oral and written English with an ability to produce concise and persuasive prose
Flexible, target driven and results orientated
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.
Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) to recruit for a new Fundraising Officer to focus on trusts & foundations, liveries and statutory bodies/institutional funders. This position is offered on a permanent full time basis and is based near Buckingham Palace.
QEST was formed in 1990 by the Royal Warrant Holders Association on its 150th Anniversary, but also to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. The charity funds the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships or one on one training with a master craftsperson, helping to sustain Britain's cultural heritage. Over the last 29 years, QEST has awarded £4.5 million to almost 500 craftspeople of all ages and backgrounds in at least 130 skills, from rural to cutting-edge craft and conservation.
It's an exciting time to be joining as they enter their 30th anniversary year. As an organisation, they have a number of investments that covers core costs, meaning any funds raised by this position go into the programmes. Your role will be to deliver restricted income through grant applications and fundraising approaches primarily to trusts, foundations, liveries, institutional funders and statutory bodies. There is scope to develop major donor and corporate fundraising.
They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in Trust & Foundation fundraising who is good at and enjoys relationships building, you will also have the ability to work flexibly around events and some other activities. The office is relatively small and the organisation has developed relationships with some high profile individuals so the ability to work in these environments will be key.
If you would like to find out more about our client and this position, or if you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Fundraising Team at Prospectus. To register your interest in this position, please submit a Word version of your CV; covering letters are not required at this stage. A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.
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Location: London-Essex Border
Salary: c. 28,500 - 31,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Key Responsibilities and Activities will include:
-Consultation with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager, devise an operational marketing plan for growth across allocated community programmes
-Monitor and evaluate financial targets and KPIs, raising any potential shortfalls with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and planning in contingencies when required.
-Lead on developing and maintaining a portfolio of high value supporters, fundraising volunteers and organisations providing first class stewardship management and supporter care.
-Advise and optimise the fundraising of supporters who wish to fundraise through their own efforts for the charity.
-Influence key supporters and stakeholders within the community fundraising environment to deliver the organisations strategic goals
-Own and develop a portfolio of high value supporters, following an excellent
reward and recognition programme to maximise retention and repeat giving
rates.
-Implement, manage and execute a proactive programme of activity to drive growth across the allocated community programme.
In order to apply for this position, you should have the following skills and experience:
-Significant experience within community fundraising
-Experience of working with individuals, businesses and community groups in a community fundraising context.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
-Excellent project management skills
-Strong organisational, multi-tasking and administrative skills
-Ability to build strong relationship
If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Ruaidhri at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7312.
Closing date for applications: ASAP with applications reviewed as and when
Interview date: Tuesday 10th September
If you have these skills, then please send me your up to date CV. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted with further information.
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Main Tasks Include:
You will take ownership of fundraising activity in London, effectively managing relationships to maximise income. A region full of exciting fundraising events, you will seek out further opportunities to engage with and secure income from individuals, groups and corporates across West London. This your chance to play a huge part in contributing to a high-performing fundraising team!
The Ideal Candidate will be:
* Experienced in partnership fundraising and building long term relationships with supporters
* Knowledgeable in recruiting key volunteers and fundraising supporters
* Organised with the ability to manage a busy workload
* Passionate and empathetic
* Full UK driving license
This role will be home based, covering the London area, and is offering a salary of £30,000 plus benefits.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please email a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.
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UKLGIG, the leading UK charity dedicated to providing support to vulnerable LGBTQI+ people who are seeking asylum in the UK, is recruiting for a new and exciting role as part of its growing team.
UKLGIG has been supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system and campaigning for their rights since 1993. We are now rebranding and growing our income and looking for a proactive and creative self-starter experienced in a variety of communications disciplines to launch our new identity, manage our communications and increase our fundraising from individuals.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your skills in communications to build awareness of a small but impactful organisation and the challenges facing LGBTQI+ people in need of refugee protection. Working closely with the Executive Director and Trustees, you will develop and deliver impactful strategies to help reach policy/campaigning outcomes and ensure LGBTQI+ people around the country are aware of UKLGIG’s services available to them. You will also build capacity among our clients and former clients to speak to the media and policy-makers. You will be supported to develop your skills in fundraising and will apply your communications skills to individual giving campaigns.
You will:
- Develop and deliver an effective communications strategy.
- Launch and manage UKLGIG’s new brand identity.
- Set up and maintain a new website.
- Manage UKLGIG’s presence on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
- Proactively manage engagement with the media.
- Assist with public campaigning to further our policy objectives.
- Train and support clients and former clients to do media interviews and speak to policy-makers.
- Conduct individual giving campaigns.
- Make grant applications to small trusts and foundations and report back to funders accordingly.
UKLGIG is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We will interview all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy.
Owing to the nature of the work with vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and to disclose all non-protected criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.
HOURS: Full-time (35 hours per week). Occasional work in the evenings and at weekends is required.
LOCATION: The role is based in our offices in Southwark, London. There might be occasional travel outside London or possibly in Europe but with plenty of notice.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 25 days per year pro rata rising after 24 months by 1 day after each year of service to maximum of 28 days per year.
CLOSING DATE: 9.30 am, 19 November 2019
INTERVIEW DATE: TBC.
HOW TO APPLY: Please read the job description and person specification on our website. Email your completed application form and optional monitoring form to the email in the job description. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a basic DBS check and to disclose all non-protected criminal records at the point of conditional job offer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is currently working with the UK's leading charity for autistic people, which is currently looking for a new Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer to join their successful team in their aim to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
The organisation is looking for someone with confidence in their writing skills and overall communication style. The successful candidate will have some proposal/bid writing experience within the beyond-profit sector and will be ambitious to develop this experience further. In return, the organisation fosters an environment to support their employees to develop within the organisation. The Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer will start by being responsible for a large portfolio of grant-giving bodies and will lead on managing existing relationships and developing and delivering the organisation's smaller trusts mailing.
The Trust and Statutory Fundraising Officer will enjoy working as part of the wider fundraising team and building relationships with supporters. The organisation is looking for someone ambitious and driven to generate income, but also to develop their own skills and experience.
If you have an interest in supporting this particular cause and using your strong writing and relationship building skills to do so, then do get in touch.
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'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.
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As a successful Fundraising Administration you will be working with a strong team aspiring to maximise income and loyalty, through developing supporter relationships, improving supporter experiences and providing excellent standards of service to join a faith based charity. 12 month fixed contract.
The Charity Is one of the smallest diocese in England and Wales in geographical area, but the largest in terms of Catholic population and priests.
The Role
Be responsible for receiving, opening, organising and auditing for accuracy and completeness, documents related to gifts, pledges, standing orders, direct debits, Gift Aid, and other forms and requests with respect to supporters donations.
Provide excellent levels of customer service by speaking to supporters on the telephone or reading their emails, and resolving their queries.
Manage processing volumes across the team, working closely with the Supporter Care Manager.
Process Gift Aid claims, working with forms and the parishes and schools which submit them, to enable the reclamation of tax and its deposit with the organisation.
Facilitate banking transactions including deposits, orders, managing cancellations and change orders.
Work on special projects with respect to data, supporters, campaigns and other reports of a financial or transactional nature, in support of the performance of the department.
The Candidate
Minimum one year of office work of a financial or transactional nature.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to write; math accuracy; good customer service instincts.
Strong work ethic and personal flexibility in order to get the job done/deadlines met.
Solid organisational and time management skills; works somewhat independently and as a team player.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as PowerPoint.
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.
At MicroLoan Foundation, we believe that the best way to achieve our vision is to enable the poorest and most vulnerable people to work their own way out of poverty, building independence and resilience as their financial situation improves. By providing them with small loans and the skills and tools to start small businesses, we support them to become self-sufficient for their daily needs.
Over time, the money they generate from their own efforts helps to ensure food security, improved housing, access to healthcare and an education for their children. We encourage them to make modest savings as insurance against future crop failure, family illness and other unexpected circumstances; giving them confidence in their ability to weather whatever life throws at them. We have already helped over one million of people to transform their lives. There are however millions more who need our support. With your help we can start to reach them.
This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to grow our income and have a pipeline of high profile campaign opportunities in 2020 and beyond.
The fundraising and communications team:
MicroLoan Foundation has a small and dynamic fundraising and communication team in London. The team is responsible for generating income and driving engagement from new and existing supporters. This is done by developing high impact long-term relationships with individual donors, companies and institutions and by engaging mass support through events, direct marketing and fundraising campaigns. The Fundraising & Communications Officer plays an important role in the organisation and we are looking for an engaged and talented individual to join the team.
The role and responsibilities
Individual Giving
- Managing the individual giving function to drive donations into the individual giving programme from new and existing donors. You will do this through managing direct marketing campaigns both in print and through email, taking immediate responsibility for the current cash appeals and e-newsletters with a focus to maximise return on investment.
- Developing and managing social media campaigns to maximise income generation.
- You will help develop a strategy to grow the income from individual giving through direct marketing and online channels.
- Identifying, applying for and implementing media appeals (such as BBC Radio 4, BBC Lifeline, Financial Times Appeal, Creative Vison Awards and UK Aid Match Appeal).
- Managing CRM data queries and analysing data to maximise income from campaigns.
- Donor stewardship and communications – responding to queries and keeping donors informed about the difference their support makes.
Digital Management and Social Media
- Managing the upkeep of the website, this includes adding and editing new pages and functions. Monthly reporting and analysis on website views/bounce rates etc to ensure pages are performing correctly.
- Liaising with the MicroLoan USA and MicroLoan Australia teams to ensure all respective websites are updated and accurate.
- Working with pro-bono agencies to maximise use of Google AdWords
- Manage the day-to-day creation of social media content using the Marketing & Communications plan ensuring posts drive engagement and traffic to the website.
- Ensure all social media content is in line with MicroLoan’s core messaging and brand.
- Provide regular updates on the effectiveness of social media marketing and ensure MLF keeps ahead of new innovative ways to engage.
Content creation
- Using raw data and information provided by field staff to create engaging direct marketing campaigns, success stories, reports, visual content, articles and infographics for all MicroLoan’s platforms and materials.
- Creating marketing collateral including donation forms, business cards, t-shirts, brochures, fundraising packs, event invitations, recruitment emails etc. using design software (InDesign).
- Proofreading and editing presentations, proposals and all external communications before it goes on the website/is sent to printers.
- Liaising with designers, print houses, pro bono proof readers and media volunteers.
Brand Management
- Ensuring the MicroLoan brand is cohesive and consistent across all communications and platforms. This means creating templates for the team to use and branding any new documents they need creating. You will also work with pro-bono creative agencies and volunteers to ensure that all communications they create are on brand (this includes design and content across digital and print).
General
- Planning content across print and digital based around internal and external events across whole organisation, with support from the Head of Philanthropy & Communications.
- You will be required to offer support at MicroLoan events some of which may be at weekends and evenings. At these events you will be expected to act as an ambassador for MLF at events, supporting the delivery of MLF’s vision and ensure that MicroLoan’s profile and reputation are enhanced.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all supporters and prospects using MicroLoan’s database, ensuring all supporter information is managed and stored in-line with Data Protection regulations.
- Support and deliver other projects and tasks, in line with your skills and experience that might occur beyond your role and that contribute to our overall organisational objectives.
Person specification
We are looking for a person with a proven track record of delivering successful Individual Giving or direct marketing campaigns and very strong copywriting skills. This role requires solid understanding of marketing and the use of digital channels and website management. The Fundraising & Communications Officer should have demonstrable experience of implementing a communications strategy to increase outreach and income. Experience from the international development sector or a degree in related fields would be beneficial and a passion for reducing poverty and inequality would be expected. You will be joining a small team and should be prepared to assist on projects outside of your immediate role in order to support your colleagues and MicroLoan’s overall objectives. You preferred working style will be collaborative, inclusive and practical.
Knowledge, experience & skills
Essential
- Strong copywriting skills - excellent grammar, proofreading, attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience of using Content Management System (preferably Word Press).
- Good understanding of website processes and functions (back end).
- Demonstrable experience of implementing successful income generating individual giving campaigns/direct marketing campaigns – print and online.
- Proven ability to manage social media channels to increase engagement and income.
- Exceptional communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to juggle a number of assignments at the same time, to react quickly, to meet deadlines, to organise a busy workload and to prioritise tasks.
- Experience of preparing schedules and plans and delivering against them.
- Proven ability to maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and with suppliers.
Desirable
- Experience of using and analysing data from CRM database such as eTapestry or Raiser’s Edge.
- Experience of implementing brand consistency across multiple mediums and channels.
- Experience of liaising with external agencies and suppliers.
- Good understanding of using Google AdWords and Google Analytics.
- Knowledge of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications (preferably InDesign but Premiere Pro and Illustrator would also be beneficial).
- Understanding and experience of SEO.
- Experience of working with international development issues or degree in related field.
- Press or PR experience
To apply please submit a CV and coverletter outlining your suitability for the role.
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