The Fundraising Assistant will play an integral role within fundraising with responsibility for effectively supporting the entire team , and managing fundraising administration, thanking, donation tracking and coding, promotion, and support with various fundraising activities such as events and campaigns.

You will also build productive relationships with individual supporters and organisations through the delivery of exceptional supporter care, by providing motivating and timely stewardship to supporters.

The new post holder responsibilities will include: 

1. Provide administrative support across the entire Fundraising team
2. Support the Events and Community Team
3. Support the Major Gifts and Corporate Partnerships Officers

Location

This role will be a hybrid between our London Bridge office and remote working (a probable 60/40 split)

More information and how to apply

Please download the attached job pack for more information including a full job description, person specification and application details. 

CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process for this role. Any CVs recieved will be disregarded.

Please note that this post is subject to DBS and reference checks. 

We are growing our events team and need two passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. You will work closely with the Events Manager, Head of Fundraising and Events and Fundraising Officer to organise sponsored events that raise vital funds for free legal advice services.

About the role

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Maintain and build on existing events
• Manage sign ups to the events using Salesforce (training provided)
• Work with the Event & Fundraising team to produce event and fundraising materials
• Draft event correspondence
• Attend, help at and supervise events
• Follow up with participants of events
• Promote LLST externally and ensure its good reputation is maintained
• Lead on allocated specific events

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

The main qualification, skills and experience required for this job include:

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work and commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all. 
• Educated to degree level
• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications skills.
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure, with strong organisational skills to cope in a busy environment with competing demands.
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise with other organisations.
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Professional, reliable and responsible.

A copy of the recruitment pack that includes the full job description and person specification is attached.

NICE is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with a neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, Parkinson’s, stroke and multiple sclerosis. We work with families across the age range from little babies through to the elderly; all focussed on improving their movement skills and life opportunities.  NICE is a small charity with a huge impact on all our families.

The Fundraising and Marketing Manager will be responsible for assisting the Chief Executive in their task of developing and implementing a strategy for raising up to £500,000 through a variety of fundraising methods such as Trusts, Individuals, Corporates and Events.

The role will involve:

• Coordinating the fundraising team in order to ensure that all areas of Fundraising are maximised to their full potential.
• Monitoring weekly activities of the department to ensure smooth and timely running of all activities.
• Developing a working time plan and financial targets, with the Chief Executive, to indicate how the strategy will be met.

Trust fundraising

• To work in collaboration with the Trust and Grants Fundraiser to ensure appropriate and up to date bids are made.
   

Corporate fundraising

• Helping sustain and grow income from the corporate sector by researching, identifying and then developing relationships with new companies.
• Producing funding proposals and reports as necessary and tailored to the companies’ individual needs and capabilities.
   

Individuals

• To develop this as a regular source of income for NICE.
   

General

• Making the fundraising ‘ask’ to current and potential donors
• Working with the administrators of the services to arrange and host visits to NICE for supporters and potential supporters.
• To ensure the Fundraising programme has a strong customer care focus by demonstrating accountability to donors, supporters and volunteers and ensuring their contribution is recognised, valued and actively acknowledged.
• Play a role in representing and speaking about the NICE’s work at appropriate functions and events.
• Keeping up-to-date with service developments at the NICE.
• Maintaining and developing relationships with regular givers.
• Coordinating the fundraising team to ensure key events are built into the calendar.

Other

• To contribute to the overall strategy for developing other income streams e.g. legacies
• Potentially participate in any upcoming capital appeal
• Building up a team of volunteers to assist with fundraising activities and ensuring they are managed by the team.

We are seeking someone who is highly driven, motivated, an excellent communicator and who wants to make a difference to the lives of our families.

The position is based at our office in Moseley, Birmingham. Flexible / hybrid working may be considered for the right applicant. 

This role will require flexible working hours including some out of hours working to support events.

To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter, outlining why you would like this role and what value you feel you can bring to our NICE team.

INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR:

Fund for the Future Endowment Appeal – Freelance Support

DURATION:

To be discussed on appointment based on 40 days’ work.

DEPARTMENT:

Development. Working to support the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant

INTRODUCTION:

The Fundraising team at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (Registered charity no. 503717-R)  is seeking to appoint a fundraising professional on a freelance basis to support its Fund for the Future endowment appeal; which is match funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The ideal appointee will have a broad experience in all areas of fundraising covering Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, Individual Giving, and events.  

About Us:

Established in 1967 the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) is one of the UK’s largest independent museum Trusts and custodian of some of the nation’s most significant industrial heritage; including Coalbrookdale, which is regarded as one of the most important historic landscapes in the World. All of its collections are Designated indicating the cultural value and national significance of all the objects, building and monuments in the collection. As one of the UK’s first sites to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986 for “Ironbridge Gorge’s universal significance for its unique role in the development of the Industrial Revolution” it remains one of only 32 sites in the country to receive this global recognition. The Trust has two charitable aims of education and heritage conservation; operates 10 museums; cares for 35 scheduled monuments and listed buildings; which collectively tell the story of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The Work:

The fundraising team is seeking to appoint a freelancer to support its work to raise match funding for an endowment grant awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Aims and Outcomes:

To support the team to raise £500k, by March 2023, in donations from existing donors and new supporters through a range of fundraising tactics.

IGMT is looking for a candidate to provide support for:

• Implement a robust cultivation plan that will increase donations to Fund for the Future 
• Review and develop IGMT’s online giving and digital fundraising strategy, to increase  donations through the IGMT’s website, JustGiving, AmazonSmile, Nectar Giving and contactless donation points
• Support the team on major fundraising events already planned for 2022
• Manage applications to Trusts and Foundations
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to develop strong and compelling fundraising communications for supporter mailouts and newsletters; as well as creating regular fundraising messaging for IGMT’s social media channels and LinkedIn
• Support the Fundraising Manager to develop public fundraising and individual giving

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and expertise:

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing a broad range of fundraising tactics either in an employed or freelance capacity
• Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and time critical workload to deliver against set targets
• A broad understanding of current fundraising priorities, professional practice and standards
• The ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and organisations at all levels

Excellent communication skills:

• The ability to contribute to regular e-newsletters and online content, writing promotional text for appeals. High quality communication with potential donors
• The ability to participate at cultivation events such as Business Bridge Networking events, donor lunches, and hold one to one meetings with potential supporters (face to face, virtual, via telephone)
• Good IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office, the ability to use a CRM system and video conferencing platforms (Teams/Zoom)

IGMT will consider applications from agencies, individual freelancers, or a team of freelancers. Candidates from across the UK are eligible to apply on the basis that, as a minimum, monthly attendance at the office in Shropshire is feasible. 

Our commitment to diversity and equality is a long-standing one and we are keen that our fundraising work draws on and reflects the full range of backgrounds and perspectives to be found in our society. We are looking to increase representation from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds within our workforce so we particularly encourage freelancers from these backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for this project work.

Timescales:

Timescales are flexible and subject to change based on there being an urgent need for this support. Early applications will be welcome as an appointment may be made prior to the deadline based on suitable submissions. Currently, the following timescales apply:

• Invitation to quote closes: 5pm Thursday 9 December 2021
• Interviews: Tuesday 14 December 2021
• Successful applicant notified: Thursday 16 December 2021 (at the latest)
• Project work commences: Subject to discussion at interview

Project budget:

£10,000 for 40 days work (£250 per day) including VAT and any expenses.

Please note, as this is a freelance opportunity the successful applicant will be responsible for arranging their own National Insurance and tax.

Interested in applying?

To express an interest in this project, please email your CV and a covering letter  no later than 5pm Thursday 9th December 2021.

Please include at least two references, or testimonials from similar projects you have delivered that will support your expression of interest.

Applicants will then be contacted to arrange an in-person or online interview on Tuesday 14 December 2021 with IGMT’s Museum Development Director and Fundraising Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic national charity working with vulnerable children and families to maximise educational opportunities and improve life chances. We exist to ensure every child is able to be at school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes. We partner with schools and families to look beyond the classroom to understand and tackle the issues affecting children’s ability to be at school, ready to learn. The impact of COVID has highlighted an even greater need for our services. We are never more needed.

Fundraising Assistant (Trusts & Foundations)
Full time, permanent role
Solar House, 1-9 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4LJ
Salary £22,401

Grants from Trusts and Foundations have formed the backbone of School-Home Support’s voluntary income for many years, with some recent outstanding results. We are looking for  a confident, enthusiastic and focused individual to join this successful, hardworking and friendly fundraising team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate. The role will suit someone who is looking to make an impact and who can build on School-Home Support’s solid reputation to help grow our income from Trusts. The ideal candidate will be highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a desire to develop their skills in all aspects of Trust fundraising, including prospect research, bid writing, report compilation and account management.

Closing date: 9am on Friday 10th December
Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 13th December and due to COVID-19 interviews will take place online.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

Events Fundraising Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Salary: £22,814 - £23,735 depending on skills and experience + London allowance of £3,600 if applicable
Working Hours: 35 per week

Closing Date: 02 January 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed (interviews will be conducted through Zoom or Teams)

Reference number: VAC2656

**Please Note that if we receive enough suitable applications before the close date we will stop applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment!**

The deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Fundraising Coordinator to join our ambitious Events team, working within our Memory Walk team. As a team, we deliver the organisation’s flagship event programme, Memory Walk, and our new event series, GLOW. We aim to provide the best possible event experience, to increase sign ups and income, to ultimately support more people affected by dementia.

This role will be responsible for supporting on key aspects of both the GLOW and Memory Walk series delivery with specific focus on supporter care, internal and external relationship management, and process support. This will ensure the smooth running of our events, that we are providing the best possible experience for our participants and that income targets are reached.

About you

We are looking for an organised, innovative and target driven individual who has experience working in a busy events environment. Supporting on multiple events across the GLOW and Memory Walk series, you’ll be able to prioritise your own workload, make quick data-led decisions and problem solve to ensure we maximise our income to increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by dementia.

You will be a great communicator who is comfortable building relationships both internally and externally and is experienced in providing outstanding supporter care with great attention to detail.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic to play a key role in the delivery of our growing events.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.

You may have experience of the following: Events Fundraising Coordinator, Events Officer, Events Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Events Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Marketing, Business Development, Donor Management, Third Sector, Fundraising Assistant, etc.

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The purpose of this role is to generate income for The Lullaby Trust through large financial donations from charitable trusts, foundations, statutory partnerships and individuals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to really make their mark and develop these income streams from the ground up.

You will develop and grow charitable trust and major donor income streams through the development of new and existing relationships, and be responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating and managing a portfolio of new Trust and Major Donor relationships, as well as providing excellent stewardship and cultivation of existing funders.

The new post holder responsibilities will include: 

1. Develop a Strategy Major Donors and Trusts and Foundations
2. Manage the Major Donor Programme
3. Manage the Trusts and Foundations Programme
4. Work with the wider team to deliver to income targets

Location

This role will be a hybrid between our London Bridge office and remote working (at least one day a week in the office from January). 

Closing Date 

Sunday 12th December at 23:30

More information and how to apply

Please download the attached job pack for more information including a full job description, person specification and application details. 

CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process for this role. Any CVs recieved will be disregarded.

Please note that this post is subject to DBS and reference checks. 

Are you hard-working, talented and want your job to contribute to sharing God’s kingdom and alleviating suffering? Do you enjoy taking initiative and applying your technical skills to new areas? Do you thrive when part of a team working together towards ambitious targets?

We’re looking for a Fundraising Officer to contribute to BMS’ fundraising strategy and goals through the development and day-to-day management of BMS’ regular giving programme, project management of direct mail appeals, leading on creative innovative fundraising campaigns, administration of BMS’ major donor programme, support in the development of new fundraising products, and in the ongoing creation of a culture of outstanding supporter care.

You’ll need to work hard and learn fast to pick up all the technical skills that this job requires. But you’ll have the full support of a friendly, encouraging and collaborative team helping you to succeed. And this is much more than just a technical role! As a champion of supporter care, you’ll also be ensuring that every interaction our supporters have with BMS is inspiring and uplifting.

This is a professional development role. The successful candidate will complete the Diploma in Fundraising at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising within two years. The course and coursebook are sponsored by BMS, and course/exam days and hours can be taken as study leave. All coursework needs to focus on BMS and be completed outside of working hours.

After two years, with a completed Diploma in Fundraising (gaining at least a merit) and fully achieved annual objectives, this role will be reviewed. The aim is to increase the level of responsibilities based on the gained knowledge and experience within the first two years. A new job description will be agreed at that time.

Key objectives for the new role will be:  

• Increased responsibility for strategic planning of individual giving programmes: Develop and deliver an annual individual giving strategy that is both biblically based and reflects an understanding of BMS’ typical supporter (mainly Baptists) and their beliefs about giving as an expression of their faith. Also maintain an awareness of individual giving fundraising trends and best practice, responding to any legislation or regulatory requirement in the UK in order to continuously improve our income-generating approaches.
• Line management: Supervision of Individual Giving Administrator will turn to full management responsibility.
• Legal and Compliance: Ensure all due diligence and compliance procedures are adhered to – including that all activity follows industry best practice, GDPR/PECR regulations and the CIOF Code of Fundraising Practice.

Talent, potential and attitude are just as important to us as qualifications and experience, so please get in touch even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes quite yet. The successful applicant will be a committed Christian. The nature of this role means that this is a specific occupational requirement.

Location:                      Didcot, Oxfordshire and homeworking, or fully remote working

Hours:                          35 hrs per week/full-time

Salary range:               £23,662 to £28,075

Closing date:                9 am, Wednesday, 8 December 2021

Interview date:            Wednesday, 15 December 2021

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Tabea Dilling, Head of Fundraising at BMS World Mission. 

To apply for this job, you must be claiming Universal Credit and be 16 to 24 years old.

Main Purpose of the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Alexandra Rose Charity team to support our mission to give families access to fresh fruit and veg in their communities.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual, with great attention to detail, to support our communications and fundraising work. As our Fundraising and Communications Assistant, you will help create and manage content for our website and social media channels and provide administrative support to the team including supporting us to run fundraising and communication campaigns.

The post holder will be a part of our relatively new Fundraising and Communications Team and report to the Communications and Projects Manager.  This is a great opportunity to gain experience and skills in a fundraising and communications team of a growing national charity. You will be joining a wider Fundraising and Communications team of three plus a fundraising consultant. You’ll have a real chance to make a real impact, gain skills and gain experience in the sector.

The post will be home-based (all equipment will be provided) Currently all staff are working remotely. Occasional travel to our Brighton office or London may be required for meetings – travel expenses will be covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the team including recording income on our CRM
• Provide support on our fundraising and communications campaigns
• Support the fundraising and communications team to respond to enquiries via email and social media
• Update the ARC website with news content with support from the Communications and Projects Manager

• Support the team with effective internal communication throughout the organisation
• Help develop, design and schedule content for ARC’s social media channels.
• Handling printing and posting as required e.g., supporting our fundraising consultant to post fundraising bids to potential funders.
• Occasional visits to our Brighton office or to London for meetings may be required (travel expenses are covered)

Other Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the Communication and Projects Manager to discuss progress, work plans and priorities.
• Participate in frequent team meetings with the Fundraising and Communications Team and the wider ARC team.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to build good working relationships
• Keep up to date and comply with GDPR regulations and the Data Protection Act and other relevant legislation.

Additional employability support

On the job training will be provided by the Alexandra Rose Charity Team, including a thorough induction. Training will be provided in how to use our CRM, our website and our social media accounts. 

The trainee will, as part of their role, undertake a wrap-around 6-month programme of employability and developmental training, delivered by Koreo, a leading development organisation responsible for Charityworks, the UK non-profit sector’s talent programme with over a decade of experience supporting young people to kickstart their career to create social change.  Learning together with their Kickstart peers across the charity sector, all sharing similar values and career motivations, this programme will be similar in approach to the national Charityworks scheme.

We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. ​

To apply please visit our website.

This job is part of the DWP Kickstart scheme. To apply for this job, you must be claiming Universal Credit and be 16 to 24 years old. You must also be referred by your Job Centre work coach. 

Salary: National minimum wage (£4.62 for 16-17year olds - £8.91 for 24 year olds).

Location: You must be based within 40 miles of Brighton.

As our Fundraising Officer you will support and co-ordinate projects across the directorate, develop fundraising processes and provide administrative support to the Director and wider team as required.

Turn2us is a national charity that helps people to build financial sustainability and thrive. Turn2us gives people the information and support they need in the face of life-changing events and collaborates to tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty. To improve the development of funding proposals and donor relationship management tools and processes across the Income Generation and External Affairs Directorate, we are recruiting a Fundraising Officer. This role will provide practical administrative support both the Director and across internal fundraising systems and processes. This role is critical in ensuring high quality stewardship and nurturing of donors across Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate funding streams.

There is considerable scope for progression and considerable professional development for the right candidate. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who has their own lived experience of poverty, or financial hardship.

The closing date for applications is 29th November 2021, 8am. 

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, experience, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background. We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates, trans people and black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented within our organisation.

In this exciting role at Temwa, you will be an integral part of our small but dynamic fundraising team. Your work will be focused on helping manage the day to day administration for the  team as well as delivering strong stewardship to our supporters. You will also take a lead role in managing our challenge event portfolio and will support our individual fundraisers and donors. You will report directly to and work along side the Fundraising & Communications Manager, as well as provide some support to the Finance and Systems Manager and Communications Manager.

Key duties will include:

• Helping develop Temwa’s individual giving work including challenge and individual events
• Ensuring the smooth running of Temwa’s supporter care systems
• Supporting the Fundraising Team with day to day administration

We’re offering a rewarding opportunity for a Fundraising Coordinator to play a key role within the KidsAid Foundation as we continue to grow and evolve.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting role, where you will be responsible for developing existing supporter relationships and proactively identifying and securing new community and corporate fundraising opportunities to support the charity’s growth.

Key tasks:

• To research and devise an innovative fundraising strategy and to spot fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of KidsAid’ work. 
• To initiate, build and manage relationships with donors or companies to maximise and sustain income, providing the highest standards of donor care.
• To build, manage and develop relationships with community supporters to maximise and sustain income.
• To research, approach, and source new support from community groups (including schools, faith groups, clubs, businesses, groups, and individuals) to secure funding.
• To develop and deliver compelling fundraising activities and campaigns for supporters to participate in to maximise income.
• To prepare and deliver presentations at key networking and fundraising events on behalf of KidsAid.
• To recruit, co-ordinate and support volunteers.  To continue to motivate and engage volunteers through the provision of appropriate information, briefings, and support.
• To analyse the performance of events and other fundraising activities for effectiveness and to identify areas where money can be saved.
• To oversee that all relevant fundraising information is recorded and documented in the charity’s electronic supporter records system in compliance with current, relevant legislation. 
• To work with the Admin Assistant to complete and maintain orderly records of donors and manage regular donor communications.
• To undertake all activities in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising rules and regulations and to ensure that all records are maintained in compliance with relevant legislation.
• To assist with the charity’s social media presence.  

Experience and Skills 

Required

• At least 2 years’ experience in fundraising.
• Experience of working within the voluntary sector.
• Excellent people skills.
• Experience of delivering presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• IT literate and highly adept in the use of MS Office suite, email, and internet and experience of social media channels.

Desired

• Educated to graduate level.
• Experience in marketing and social media.

What can we offer you? 

When you join the KidsAid Foundation, you’re getting more than just a career: you’re gaining a unique opportunity to be a part of positive change in young people's lives. You will be working with a team of passionate people who really care about the mental health and wellbeing of young people, and who want to make a positive and lasting difference for local families. 

Being part of such a small (but growing!) team offers the opportunity for real variety in your day-to-day work and the development of your role. 

We have generous annual leave (25-30 days pro rata, plus bank holidays) and can offer flexible working, with the option of working from home, or the office as preferred, upon completion of probation period.

Salary: £28,000 per annum/pro rata (20 hours per week)
Hours of work: This is a part-time permanent position (flexible hours to suit the needs of the candidate and requirements of the role).
Location: Northampton, NN1. 

Closing date: Up to 30 days, or before if the position is filled. 

To apply: Please email your CV and a covering letter.

Supporter Services Assistant 

Permanent 

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 per annum

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 6th December 2021

Interviews: w/c 13th December 2021

An exciting opportunity for a Supporter Services Assistant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, along with practical experience in dealing with telephone enquiries and making outbound calls. You will also need to be proficient at data administration.

The role will include building strong relationships with WCRF’s supporters and the general public to enhance the charity’s reputation and encourage future support.

The successful candidate will work as part of our friendly Supporter Services Team, which sits within the larger Fundraising team.The successful applicant will ultimately contribute to World Cancer Research Fund’s goal of preventing and surviving cancer. 

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Start Network to appoint a new Fundraising Officer. As the Fundraising Officer, you will work with a fantastic team fundraising from large trusts and foundations and institutional funders.

This position is a 12-month contract with possible extension and can be offered at 5 or 4 days per week. Start Network employees are hybrid working between Holborn and home.

Start Network is tackling what they believe are the biggest systemic problems that the humanitarian sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change, which mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, leading to needless suffering.

You will support donor engagement activities across Start Network's programmes, working with colleagues across the organisation to identify donor prospects, produce compelling presentations, draft concept notes and funding proposals aligned to donor priorities, support engagement of existing donors, coordinate events, and improve and implement grant administration processes.

To be successful, you need to have experience of working in the humanitarian or development sectors, with an understanding of international funding. You need some experience of trusts, foundations or institutional donors and be a strong communicator and relationship builder.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.