FUNDRAISING MANAGER

FULL-TIME

SALARY: £36,422 to £40,616 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)

Carers in Hertfordshire is a well-respected, independent, carer-led charity, established in 1995. We work to ensure that all Hertfordshire’s unpaid carers are recognised, valued and supported in their caring role, have the opportunity for a life outside caring and can exercise a collective voice in the county. We support adult carers and young carers and provide information and advice, opportunities to meet other carers, and enable a collective voice for carers in the county.

The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years with over 110 staff and over 37,000 registered unpaid carers.  We have expanded our range of services and income streams, as well as innovating to improve our services and invested in infrastructure including our database. We retain a strong connection to the local communities we work in, with a wide range of partners.

Its costs around £3 million a year to provide our services and support. Government contracts account for approximately £2.25 million of our income every year. This post will help us to further develop, drive and implement our Fundraising Strategy and Plan, which will supplement this income in order to better serve unpaid carers across Hertfordshire. Covid-19 affected the charity in various ways. As we emerge from the pandemic, we want to ensure that fundraising plays an integral role in the future of the charity.

The post holder will be required to implement and deliver a robust, high-quality Fundraising Strategy and Plan. They will work across teams within Carers in Hertfordshire and develop a broad portfolio of fundraising. This will be underpinned by a programme of trusts and grant applications, with the post-holder co-ordinating and writing applications and reporting to grant-making trusts. The post holder will supplement this with a programme of work including organising and supporting community fundraising events, working with local donors such as for Charity of the Year partnerships, and growing our approach to corporate fundraising. The post-holder will have the opportunity to shape this programme based on their experience and the strengths of the charity.

We are looking for a self-motivated and tenacious individual, who has a demonstrable record of raising income and profile at a local level and who has a passion for building quality long-term relationships with a variety of different types of donor.

A good standard of IT Skills is required, including use of databases, Microsoft office and the internet. Our principle database is Salesforce, though experience of this is not essential. The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop a new Fundraising Strategy in order to grow our fundraised income and develop new income streams.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper at Carers in Hertfordshire

Closes: 9am, Monday 13th June

Interviews: Monday 20th June

We’re here for the cure. Everything we do is to move us closer to that goal.

Curing Parkinson’s needs world-class collaborative science involving researchers, clinicians, the pharmaceutical industry and, most importantly, people who are living with Parkinson’s. This collaboration is at the heart of our research programme.

Our leadership and funding enables the world’s leading neuroscientists and neurologists to prioritise, together, the next generation of drugs for clinical trial.

With an ambitious plan to increase Community and Events income, this is an exciting time to join Cure Parkinson’s. This is a genuine opportunity for a self-motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Community fundraiser to develop and make their mark as part of this innovative and dynamic charity.

The Senior Community Fundraising Officer role will be responsible for increasing the level of community support and income through the pro-active engagement with and excellent stewardship of high net worth individuals, community groups, committees, companies and supporters from the Parkinson’s community across the UK.

You will be an active networker and be able to spot opportunities to raise funds and maximise income growth through supporter led and event fundraising.

You will have demonstrable success in community fundraising, a solid understanding of supporter led fundraising and Facebook challenges, as well as a passionate and proactive approach to develop fundraising leads that deliver results.

This role is strongly focused on bringing in new community events and campaigns, and will suit an outgoing, positive and professional fundraiser who is used to working on their own initiative and wants to develop their knowledge and experience.

The Senior Community Fundraising Officer will report to the Head of Public Fundraising and work within the Events and Community team alongside our Senior Events Fundraising Officer and Events Fundraising Executive.

About us 

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

The Partnerships and Philanthropy team at Crisis has grown a portfolio of amazing relationships with businesses and high net worth individuals with the resources, influence and vision to end homelessness in Great Britain. As Fundraising Development Manager, you will be at the heart of making sure our relationships succeed and grow further, because the need for everyone to have a safe and stable home has never been more urgent. 

Title: Fundraising Development Manager

Salary: £44,957 

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hrs per week (open to flexible working) 

Location: London E1. Homeworking is available with a minimum of one day a week in the office, more when required for events or meetings.

About the role 

As Fundraising Development Manager, you will lead a team that delivers all of the events, cases for support, comms and engagement that our fundraisers need to secure and grow amazing relationships with businesses and high net worth individuals who share our vision of ending homelessness.

The team were created in 2019 as a core part of our Partnerships and Philanthropy Strategy and have since grown in line with the transformational impact they’ve had on our ability to fundraise. The team are known at Crisis for their creativity, innovative and experimental approach, and powerful ability to cut through complexity to bring the outside world in to who we are, what we do and why Crisis’ work is vital.

Having established the team 3 years ago, the current post holder is moving on to a brilliant new role and we’re looking for the person who can lead the Fundraising Development Team forward to continue surprising and inspiring the rest of us to be the best fundraisers we can be.

We’ve recently established a Relationship Development Hub, a new group which is chaired by this post, who leads on ensuring joined up, engaging and effective stewardship of supporters across four fundraising sub teams. The hub is still in early days, therefore this is a great opportunity for someone to come in and make this their own, and lead this crucial pillar of our future fundraising success.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will be someone who

• Passionately believes homelessness in 21st Century Britain is abhorrent 

• Is a natural leader, who thrives on enabling those around them to succeed 

• Is able to successfully juggle competing demands on your time, prioritise effectively and use an agile approach to ensure the job gets done

• Thrives on communicating complexity in a simple and compelling way, to a range of audiences in a range of ways

• Understands what fundraising relationships need to succeed, can identify and drive improvements to what we do and inspire colleagues with your vision

• Can work collaboratively and effectively across a range of internal stakeholders including working with Crisis beneficiaries

You may have experience in; high value fundraising (any of corporate partnerships, philanthropy or trusts fundraising), communications, events management,

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days and option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave 

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: 12th June (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on during the week of the 20th of June

Accessibility

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team to discuss how we can help.

* The salary range is £25,928 to £30,696plus London weighting if applicable).

* 25 days, plus 3 additional days in the Christmas/New Year period, plus all public holidays per annum.

* NEA offer a money-purchase, non-contributory pension scheme. 11½% of basic salary will be paid by NEA in the pension. NEA also offers death-in-service cover to state retirement age and enhanced sick pay.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a small but highly effective charity Business and Partnerships team? In this role you will generate income to deliver initiatives that will make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable energy consumers.

As the Energy Crisis tops the news agenda, our work has never been more needed. Our figures, which have been widely reported in national, regional, and local media show that since April 2022, 6.5 million UK households are now in fuel poverty – that’s one in four.

Our Business and Partnership team lead on securing funds which support the charity’s advocacy, research, and operational work to improve the lives of people struggling to keep their homes warm and safe.

Candidates will have experience to help us develop and maintain our relationships with key stakeholders and charity donors. With the energy crisis continuing to see more people pushed into fuel poverty, you will help us identify new opportunities for the charity at a time when our support has never been more vital to people struggling to cope with the rising costs of energy.

Candidates should:

• Be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience,
• Have a proven track record in income generation and be able to evidence your experience in fundraising or business development
• Be creative
• Have excellent communication and people skills and the ability to write for a variety of audience
• Have good numeracy skills and the ability to draft a budget
• Be enthusiastic, able to work as part of a team and have empathy with NEA’s charitable aims.

The job description provides a list of the duties of the post and the person specification provides the list of essential and desirable criteria.  The location is flexible across UK, and our staff are working on a temporary remote basis. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CVs, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO APPLY. 

Individual Giving

Hours per week: 22.5 or 30 (flexible to what suits the candidate)

Salary for 22.5 per week: £18,243 - £19.459 (£30,000 - £32,000 FTE)

Salary for 30 hours per week: £24,324 - £25,945 (£30,000 - £32,000 FTE)

Are you passionate about fundraising? Perhaps you are currently an individual giving officer and would like to step into a management position? We would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Hybrid working - option to work from home up to 2 days per week

Life Insurance Scheme

Flexible

An additional annual leave day on your Birthday

Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’

Comprehensive induction to HYH and your role

Ongoing training relevant to your role

Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles

Herts Young Homeless work with 16-24 year olds who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, those aged 10-15 whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown and those aged 18+ who are in housing need and have mental health and substance misuse problems.

Job Purpose:

The Fundraising Manager will:

• Contribute to hyh’s overall Fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
• Manage a portfolio of existing supporters, providing exceptional supporter care and building relationships, stewarding and nurturing existing donors
• Improve supporter retention and maximise donors’ lifetime value to hyh
• Manage and develop the use of hyh’s CRM effectively to segment data and make insight-led decisions
• Acquire and develop new donors through solicitation and stewardship plans using a supporter journey programme to build engagement and loyalty
• Inspire, motivate and develop the team’s staff and volunteer workforce and maximise their contribution
• Develop all marketing and comms materials through digital and other channels to deliver the programme
• Line manage the Digital Communications Officer
• Deputise for the Head of Fundraising & Communications as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant charity fundraising experience with understanding of supporter acquisition and retention, supporter journey development and understanding of emotional and behavioural motivations for giving.
• Successful track record of generating income and achieving targets
• Experience of developing fundraising or communications initiatives to achieve targets
• Proven ability to engage, inspire and motivate individuals to donate through any chosen channel, with an excellent understanding of online giving and digital channels
• An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice
• Preparing and monitoring income and expenditure budgets, financial projections and financial management information

Skills:

• Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate sensitively; negotiating effectively to generate support among people from diverse backgrounds and all levels
• Strong analytical and methodical IT skills
• Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude
• Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire others
• Creative thinking, imaginative and entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Ability to motivate others and work as part of a team
• Good numerical skills
• Experience line managing at least one person - desirable but not essential

If you are hardworking, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well, then we would like to hear from you.

If you are shortlisted, an initial interview will be arranged followed by a second (final) interview stage if you are successful.

*please submit a cover letter with your CV or your application may not be successful*

Equal Opportunities:

We treat everyone with equal dignity and respect, and promote equal opportunity for all and challenge any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any person on the grounds of race, colour, sex, marital status, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or any other perceived difference.

Fundraising Insights Manager

Closing Date 5th June 2022

Interview Date 14th June 2022

Income Generation

Permanent – 37.5 hours per week

Hospice Pay band – D (£33,561 - £40,503)

Location: Hybrid working including Erdington and Selly Park sites

The Hospice Charity Partnership, formed from Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices, is looking for a Fundraising Insights Manager to join the Income Generation Team.

Are you an experienced Data Manager? Do you have experience of gathering and analysing data in the third sector and sharing your insight with colleagues?

If so then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join the fundraising team as a Fundraising Insights Manager.

Working to support The Hospice Charity Partnership in achieving its vision to reach more people across our communities and growing voluntary income.

This role is responsible for the management of the Donorflex CRM system, which incorporates all data for fundraising and engagement purposes and records all voluntary gifts and Gift Aid.

Working across the department, you will take ownership for the delivery of high-quality data processing, ensuring systems capture the right data about supporters so the charity can plan insight-led activities to raise the voluntary income needed for The Hospice Charity Partnership (HCP) to achieve its goals.

Reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising Partnerships & Supporter Experience one of your main objectives will be to collect & analyse data to understand who our supporters are and how we can enhance and maximise income and engagement utilising this information.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of managing and working with fundraising databases, good analytical skills, attention to detail and problem solving, as well as the ability to interpret information and quickly assimilate data and spot inconsistencies/patterns. Significant experience of working in a fundraising setting directly supporting donors and having a comprehensive understanding of the supporter journey and related processes would be an advantage, as well as a thorough understanding of data protection and confidentiality in the context of fundraising and finance.

If you have the skills and expertise and want to make a difference to people living with a life-limiting illness, this could be the role for you.

We do not have a sponsor’s licence and are unable to support Visa applications.

We value each person as an individual - whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters. We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you; about what makes you uniquely you, and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

Candidates can be put off applying for a job when they have caring responsibilities and may not think they can achieve the flexibility they need. We are keen to hear from you, and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution.

Key tasks will involve:

• Raise income and work towards set annual income targets from events, digital and community fundraising

• Lead on the roll out of our new portfolio of digital fundraising events and activities. Acquire new strong, profitable and enduring relationships with donors and other key supporters

• Organise a range of annual events as and when they are confirmed.  To manage these fundraising events, ensuring they are well organised and raise the maximum amount of income possible and ensure that all participants/guests have a pleasant experience

• Work with established community groups e.g. clubs, churches, schools, and other groups to raise our profile, increase income and gain further support.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with our supporters to maximise income and other support e.g. gifts in kind, volunteer time, legacies etc.
• Promote and keep track of managed relationships and develop a process to cultivate donors to regularly donate
• Ensure accurate records of all interaction with the community and key stakeholders are kept up to date on DonorFlex.
• Work with the Marketing colleagues to promote opportunities to raise income to new and cultivate in-kind support.
• To act as a fundraising advocate within the community, to be professional and communicate with enthusiasm, credibility, conviction and knowledge

• Provide support and guidance to those undertaking initiatives to raise money and endeavour to secure long- term support from these people

• Be deputy for the PR & Marketing Officer when they are on holiday in terms of sending press releases and dealing with the media

• To administer general correspondence with supporters and ensure prompt replies are made and letters of thanks are sent out in a timely manner

• Obtain participants to attend/take part in events and initiatives

• To understand charity law and in particular with regard to the Data Protection Act and GDPR and the recording and storage of donor data.  To ensure all data is managed within the law and effectively (full training will be given)

• To actively promote the work of Care for Veterans at networking events, at presentations and meetings in the local community, to publicise the work of the Charity and obtain more support

• To become conversant with the care and rehabilitation provided at Care for Veterans and to be able to give talks and presentations to groups in the community about what the charity does

Person Specification

Essential

Experience of either fundraising and/or events management

Experience of working to financial targets

Ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to network in the local community and secure new funding for the charity

Ability to represent the charity in a clear, emotive and factual way

Purpose of the Role

This is an opportunity for the right person to join the Refugee Migrant Centre (RMC) as its first Head of Fundraising. RMC is an established, award winning, regional charity, renowned for its work with refugees and migrants. You will shape its future fundraising strategy and make a positive impact on the lives of refugees and migrants.

For over 23 years, RMC has assisted thousands of refugees and migrants from 162 countries. It has helped to remove the barriers to integration, helping its clients become equal citizens, using a whole-person approach to the delivery of services from specialist legal advice through to education and employment programmes. 

The Head of Fundraising will join RMC at Senior Management level and will work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Head of Services and other key managers. This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as RMC are strengthening and expanding its infrastructure following a period of growth in staff, activities and turnover (from £776k to £2.8 million in the last 5 years). 

We are keen to hear from candidates currently working in senior fundraising roles for third-sector organisations, who would relish the opportunity to lead RMC’s fundraising to assist the plight of refugees and migrants. 

Main Responsibilities

You will lead fundraising at RMC, taking an established fundraising capacity and developing it further, to deliver the charity’s ambitious future strategy.

In particular you will:

• develop a sustainable fundraising strategy to underpin RMC’s strategic plans and deliver its goals working with the Senior Management Team. The strategy should aim to accelerate income growth in a sustainable manner, exploiting both a wide range of existing fundraising sources and new income opportunities.

• increase fundraising across the mix of income streams, including trusts and foundations, private donors, corporate funders and statutory agencies. For this purpose, you will take the lead in writing and submitting high quality applications to a range of funders, and you will oversee fundraising events and appeals, including individual giving and legacy opportunities. You will need to ensure compliance with best practice in fundraising including use of data and confidentiality

• create cohesive fundraising marketing and communications to support RMC’s wider Marketing & Communications strategy developing compelling communications targeted at different audiences. 

• ensure effective measurement & evaluation, working with the Senior Management Team so that RMC’s impact measures are robust and can be effectively reported to funders.

• contribute to RMC’s overall strategic direction as an active member of the Senior Management Team and ensure that RMC’s fundraising efforts remain consistent with the charity’s strategic goals

Person Specification

You will be educated to at least degree level, have at least five years experience and a successful track record of delivering substantial results at a senior management level. You should be able to demonstrate skills and competency in the following areas: 

Strategic thinking and analytical skills to:

• develop big-picture strategy, place strategy in the wider context and identify its opportunities and threats; and • quickly and proficiently absorb new information and data to draw insightful conclusions. 

Strong planning and operational delivery to:

• translate strategy into deliverable operational plans;

• drive measurement & evaluation of core and programme activities;

• initiate new ideas but also adapt to existing processes and systems; and

• be well-organised, able to prioritise and have good attention to detail. 

Sound financial acumen to:

• understand basic financial principles, accounting and budgeting; and

• be able to build, track, forecast and report against fundraising budgets. 

Good communications skills to:

• represent RMC at high-level meetings with a broad range of stakeholders and funders;

• articulate complex ideas simply and effectively; and

• have excellent oral, written and presentational skills. 

Collaborative team player who:

• works effectively with colleagues to establish positive working relationships;

• is flexible and can adjust to changing priorities; and

• has a strong work ethic, is calm under pressure and has a can-do attitude 

Flexible working & benefits

Flexible working:

RMC is committed to providing a positive and flexible working environment for its staff. The role of Head of Fundraising is a full-time, permanent contract with a six-month probationary period and a mix of home and office working. A four-day week or compressed week may also be considered.

You would be required to work from one of RMC’s centres located in Wolverhampton or Birmingham at least one day a week. You would also need to attend meetings in person with colleagues and funders as required.

Staff benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays – annual leave increase with length of service

• 5% contribution to pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme/ physical and mental health wellness support

• Training and opportunities for advancement

Application Process

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience match the main responsibilities and person specification to Pam Gill, Deputy CEO  Candidates are welcome to have an informal conversation with us before applying. If you wish to do so, please e-mail

We will review applications on a rolling basis and contact you if you are shortlisted for interview, so please apply as soon as possible.

Further Information

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we will consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other requirements of the role:

The successful applicant needs to have the right to work in the UK.

The post is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). 

As a leading voluntary sector mental health organisation in Islington, we offer high-quality services to local residents seeking mental health advice and support.

We want everyone to have better mental health and wellbeing, to realise their ambitions, connect to their strength and make the most of their lives, their relationships and their communities.

As the fundraising and Business Development Manager you will hold lead responsibility for the charity’s new business opportunities and income generation, ensuring the development opportunities are effectively maximised.

As the expert on the charity’s business development, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the charity’s Business Development and Fundraising strategy, securing regular income through trusts and foundations fundraising applications, and writing and presenting bids and tenders in responses to the cycles of renewal and to new opportunities as they arise

Necessarily, this will be done in collaboration with colleagues who are involved in delivering services as well as with the involvement of service users in the co-production of propositions to funders.

You will also be supported by and responsible for the management of a team of fundraising  volunteers.

Please visit our website for more information and to download the job description.

To apply, please email your CV and a letter of interest to our administrator, Min Wilkinson (address provided on our website)

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Whittington Health NHS Trust in their search for a Fundraising Manager.

Whittington Health NHS Trust aims to help local people live longer and healthier lives by providing safe, personal, coordinated care for the community they serve. They provide hospital and community care services to 500,000 people living in Islington and Haringey as well as other London boroughs including Barnet, Enfield, Camden and Hackney. As one organisation providing both hospital and community services, they are known as an 'integrated care organisation'.

The Fundraising Manager is an integral role within the Fundraising and Communications Department. Responsible for acquiring and stewarding supporters, including individuals taking part in challenge events, community clubs and associations, schools and faith groups, as well as one-off and regular donors, and legacy pledgers. The post holder will ensure an excellent supporter experience, so that both existing and prospective donors feel valued and informed about the impact they are making.

To be successful you will have experience of developing fundraising activities which generate income with a focus on individual giving, legacy and / or community fundraising. The ideal candidate will be an articulate, skilled relationship builder, with an outgoing personality, a can-do attitude and high levels of enthusiasm and confidence.

You will work collaboratively to deliver projects within a complex multi-stakeholder environment. They will also contribute to the growing reputation of the charity within the organisation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. 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 connecting with you soon.

We are looking for a passionate, committed fundraiser to join our team and help take our charity to the next level. If you are passionate about music and about supporting young people to make their way in life, and you have experience with trusts and/or corporate fundraising, you could be the person we're looking for!

School Ground Sounds (SGS) uses the power of music to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people. We have been operating since December 2014, based in Brixton, and have benefitted nearly 800 young people since that time. 

We believe the opportunities that music presents for personal expression, creativity, collaborative experiences and positive achievement should be available to all young people regardless of background. Our programmes don’t just develop musical talent, they build young people’s confidence and life skills, supporting their transition into adulthood.

Our existing programmes, offered free, are aimed at two distinct age groups. 

For 11-16 year-olds, we work with youth centres and secondary schools, targeting pupils who are most in need, for example, those from lower income backgrounds or considered at risk of exclusion from school/with behavioural issues. We offer a programme of after school songwriting workshops and recording studio experience through delivery in schools and youth clubs. 

For the 16-24 age group we target those Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), including those who are potentially interested in making a career in music. We enable participants to build music industry insights, skills and contacts and to develop transferable skills. With the help of our network of more than 70 music industry professionals, we are an intermediary for young people who may otherwise lack opportunities in the industry. We offer recording studio experience, one-to-one mentoring with industry professionals, our seven-week industry programme ‘The Grit School’ and paid live performance opportunities..

In the coming three years, in response to the increasing need and demand we are looking to expand the scale of programmes which we run, to enable this expansion we are recruiting a dedicated Fundraising Manager at 2 days a week.

Fundraising Strategy

Our aim is to hold reserves equivalent to 4 – 6 months forward expenditure at any one time and to maintain a healthy mix of funding sources, i.e.

• Public sector grants (e.g. Arts Council, National Lottery)

• Trusts & Foundations (including Youth Music, Children in Need and many others)

• Corporate sponsorship 

• Major donors

• Fundraising events/challenges

• Earned income - from our SGS House Band performances, school contributions and other

To meet our ambitions we will need to grow funding from all sources. Our income in 2021 was £159k, in 2022 we aim to raise £190k, and still more in 2023.

The role will involve:

• The development and delivery of our fundraising strategy across all sources

• Management of key funder relationships

• Reporting on funding alongside Chief Executive

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Working with Chief Executive to agree the fundraising strategy and priorities

• Maintaining a fundraising plan and reporting progress to the Chief Executive and the trustees

• Researching and identifying targets (trusts and foundations or public sector funders) for grant funding

• Writing and submitting high quality grant applications

• Maintaining and nurturing relationships with grant funders

• Researching and identifying target corporate sponsors

• Devising suitable approaches and materials for use in attracting major private donors, including potentially the use of music celebrities as ‘ambassadors’ for the charity

• Agreeing a programme of fundraising events/challenges (typically not more than one or two a year) and managing them

• Working with other team members to understand the programmes we offer and occasionally when requested, provide additional on the ground support

We recognise this is a long list and we can prioritise together to ensure the role is achievable within the time.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

• Strong relationship skills, able to build and maintain effective funding relationships

• Well organised and able to deliver on agreed commitments

• Excellent attention to detail

• A self-starter, able to set own priorities and manage own time

• A team player, supportive and collaborative

• Ability to work with spreadsheets, e.g. of budgets numbers or outcomes analysis

Essential experience  

• At least 3-5 years experience of fundraising for charities

• Strong experience in researching potential funders and in writing and submitting grant applications to Trusts & Foundations

Desirable skills/experience (we do not expect candidates to have all of these)

• Knowledge of the music industry

• Contacts in the music industry

• Experience in attracting corporate sponsors

• Experience in attracting major donors

• Experience in managing external communications

Timetable and process for recruitment

Candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in and suitability for the role.

• First interviews: w/c 6th June 

• Second interviews, informal meeting with team: w/c 6th June

• Final interview for canditate to demonstrate how they would present SGS to a potential funder - 13th June

• Make offer, subject to references

• Start, subject to availability / notice period, any time from 20th June onwards

We are at a crucial moment in our growth as a national charity. We aim to support disadvantaged and under-represented young people, aged 13-30, to flourish in their careers and to support their communities. We started in 1998 as a small local charity but we are now expanding our reach across all regions of the UK. Our aim is to ensure these young people are able to build careers that match their potential and to live in communities that nourish and respect them.

At Blueprint for All we believe in a future where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce and where our communities can come together and thrive. This is our blueprint to set the foundations for a more inclusive society to grow. 

Our high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society. 

Blueprint for All Programmes

Building Careers: We work with schools, universities, community groups and employers to inspire and enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13-30 to pursue the career of their choice. From career advice to support gaining skills, qualifications and the critical foundations required to ensure professional success, we aid young people on their journey to a fulfilling and successful career.

Supporting Communities: We run programmes nationally that support community groups working primarily with people from diverse ethnic backgrounds and those from challenging socio-economic backgrounds to maximise their impact and make positive changes for local people.

Enriching Society: We are working to create a society where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce, and where our communities can come together and thrive for example our bespoke consultancy Building Inclusive Futures purpose is to drive systemic change in organisations and society as a whole.

Digital Transformation: In 2022, we are working to develop an innovative digital platform that will connect talented and ambitious young people with opportunities with employers and in industries that would normally be out of their reach. These opportunities will include mentoring, work placements, internships and employment. Organisations joining the digital platform will be able to post opportunities and benefit from access to a rich mix of talent that they often struggle to reach. Young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds will get the support and experience they need to enter the career of their choice.

Purpose of this post: 

Blueprint for All are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Fundraising Manager with a track record for meeting and exceeding income-generating targets; to manage our Regular Giving from individual donors.

You will bring a confident approach to the role, enabling Blueprint for All to continue raising vital unrestricted income to further our ambition to drive systemic change and create a more inclusive society in which everyone is provided with tangible opportunities to succeed.

Your experience will be from an Individual/Regular Giving fundraising background, or perhaps a Digital Marketing background, where you have communicated with a large network of donors and/or individuals using email and/or social media to connect with and acquire new support.

The successful candidate will also have the freedom to look at other innovative ways of Fundraising from individuals, whilst line-managing the Senior Fundraising Officer, who looks after Community and Challenge Events Fundraising.

Main tasks: 

• To lead and manage all fundraising activity within the organisation. This is predominantly Individual Giving, but you will have oversight of community and challenge fundraising streams that are coordinated by the Senior Fundraising Officer.
• Working with our communications team to develop high-quality, engaging email marketing materials and communications that drive donor acquisition and retention.
• To work within a collaborative Management Team to deliver on the Fundraising Strategy, annual fundraising plans and income targets.
• Develop and manage relationships with existing and new donors in order to maximise fundraising potential and supporter retention. 
• To work with and manage the Senior Fundraising Officer to identify new and innovative opportunities for income-generating activity amongst schools, community groups and youth networks.

• To support the maintenance of the website, ensuring it contains high quality content that accurately reflects opportunities for supporting the charity and donor case studies/success stories.

• Overseeing the management and development of our CRM database (Donorfy) to manage donor activity and analysis.  
• Pro-actively responding to opportunities for support, ensuring you have a holistic view about how to best maximise each relationship and activity.
• Ensure existing and new relationships are stewarded effectively to secure long-term support.

General Responsibilities:

• Administrative tasks such as income reporting and feeding into internal organisational updates and reporting when necessary.
• Maintaining the pipeline of activity with up-to-date income, reporting, forecasting and areas for opportunity.
• Setting clear direction and leadership to the Senior Fundraising Officer, delegating tasks for them to deliver on and managing their development.
• Meeting with fellow colleagues in other departments (Programmes, Communications, Partnerships & Finance) to ensure areas for collaboration are not missed.
• Thanking donors promptly and ensuring the necessary follow up is completed.
• Proactively staying across the Fundraising sector to identify trends and areas of opportunity.
• To represent Blueprint for All at internal and external events including networking events, as and when required.

Experience:

• 2 years fundraising/digital marketing experience, ideally within Individual/Regular Giving but other income streams would be desirable.
• Proven track record of meeting income targets and building relationships with supporters at all levels.
• Experience in using a supporter management system or CRM.
• Proven experience of working on all aspects of the delivery of successful fundraising direct marketing campaigns across a variety of channels within a charity.
• Knowledge and experience in donor acquisition and supporter retention.
• Ability to communicate to a high standard with a variety of audiences, both verbally and in writing, and in both formal and informal situations.
• Experience in creating and reviewing budgets and reporting on income where necessary.

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment within the Fundraising Code of Practice as well as data protection legislation (GDPR), and Gift Aid.

Personal Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and steward
• Ability to prioritise workloads, organise tasks effectively and involve other members of the team when needed
• A self-starter that is able to take initiative and spot opportunities
• Motivated by success
• A commitment to Blueprint for All’s mission & vision

Please complete a covering letter statement attached to your CV demonstrating your capabilities in relation to the points listed under Experience and Personal Skills & Attributes listed above.

Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance of being short listed.

Diversity and Inclusion policy

Blueprint for All is keen to encourage applications from people from all backgrounds including race, disability, gender, faith and sexual orientation.

Benefits  

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

(3 days to be taken between Christmas and New Years Eve)

3% employer pension contribution

Enrolment in employee benefits scheme upon completion of probation (access to a discounts platform, online GP and counselling service, ability to claim money back for dental, optical, and other health and wellbeing services).

Do you have fundraising & communication skills? Could you inspire engagement, financial giving & commitment to a great charity supporting children and young adults? If so, then the Barnstondale Centre needs you!

Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Manager

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: Full time (will consider flexibility for part-time hours for the right candidate)

Work Location: Office - Barnstondale Centre, Wirral, Merseyside CH61 1BX (this role can be a mix of in person and remote working)

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 FTE (dependent on experience) plus 5% matched pension contribution

Term: 12-month fixed term contract (with a possibility of extension dependent on funding)

Direct Reports: None

Role Overview

We are looking for a creative self-starter to work directly with the CEO and Business Manager on the delivery of the charity's new fundraising strategy as we look to grow our donor portfolio and engagement with our supporters. This is a role that offers you real scope, challenge and reward and the chance to contribute and enhance an organisation supporting vulnerable and underprivileged children, and their families.

The focus of this role will be researching and writing high quality, targeted funding applications to a range of charitable trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies, including local authorities. There may also be times when you will be required to respond to other fundraising opportunities that arise (e.g. major donors, corporate, community or events fundraising). You will need to be confident in representing Barnstondale externally and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships. You will have a flexible and motivated attitude to work, have a confident and persuasive writing style, and work with a high level of integrity.

Barnstondale Centre Overview

The Barnstondale Centre has a strong reputation for providing a range of residential trips and outdoor activities for schools and youth groups of all abilities.  We are passionate about encouraging young people to have fun and adventures in the outdoors, teaching them life skills and enhancing their self-esteem. Through successfully facing up to the challenges which outdoor activities provide, overcoming fears and apprehensions along the way, young people make major strides in confidence, with implications for all aspects of their development. We have been accommodating visitors for more than 60 years and became a registered charity in 2001. Although predominantly from the Northwest region, we also accommodate visitors nationally and as far afield as Ireland and France.

Since the formation of the charity, we have provided a safe and inclusive environment for people of all abilities to enjoy; in a normal year we support over 6000 young people. Barnstondale is for many, their first time experiencing the outdoors and their only holiday or respite of the year.

More details of this role, including the role's main duties and person specification, can be found in the attached Job Description.

We’re a growing national charity with a new and ambitious strategy and a strong funding pipeline. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, grabbing every opportunity to contribute to the development of our work to support kinship families. Reporting to the chief executive, you’ll be at the heart of our growth and development as you play a key role in delivering our plans to drive sustainable income growth and diversify our income portfolio.

This is a developing role with huge potential to contribute to our growth as a fundraising charity. We’re looking for someone with the right combination of skills and experience to build on our successful fundraising from trusts and foundations, lottery and statutory sources, as well as wider knowledge and experience to develop a new major donor funding stream.

Now is an exciting time to join us as Fundraising Manager, you will be building on a period of strong income growth and inherit a healthy pipeline with existing multi-year relationships and new warm potentials. You will work to a stretching but achievable target supported by a wider team that prioritises and champions fundraising including an engaged Board of Trustees and supportive Senior Leadership Team. Finally, you will be joining a charity with a flexible working environment which cares about your wellbeing and development.

We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate that they meet the essential skills and experience outlined.

Location: Home-based or London office-based (Vauxhall)

Working hours: Full-time (flexible, working minimum of 28 hours/per week considered – pro rata)

Salary: £33,639 - £36,944 (outside of London); £36,865 - £40,170 (including London weighting)

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time) and pension

Interview date: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified.

About Kinship:

Kinship is the leading charity in England and Wales for kinship carers – relatives and friends who raise children when their parents aren’t able to. We offer kinship carers expert advice as well as financial, legal, practical and emotional support and understanding from the moment they need it, for as long as they need it. We’re always there to help with the complicated and stressful decisions that so many kinship families have to make, as well as to celebrate the good times.

Working alongside kinship carers and the children they raise, with their voice and views at the fore, we build communities of support and give everything we have to fight for each family and their rights, as well as to raise awareness of kinship care and secure better support for all those playing this critical role.