*Exciting opportunity* The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity are looking for a Community Fundraising Assistant to join our team. 

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity has a three-year strategy that aims to significantly grow our income. Along with funding an existing world-class programme of research, treatment and care, we have also launched our largest ever capital appeal to build the Oak Cancer Centre that will provide radical new solutions for the research and treatment of cancer.
This role will focus on supporting community fundraising activity and being the first point of contact for supporter enquiries. Dealing directly with supporters, the role requires an effective communicator and proactive individual who is passionate about fundraising.

As Head of Community Fundraising at St John Ambulance, you will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence in fundraising, ultimately leading to income growth through focusing specifically on community fundraising initiatives and projects.

About the Role

A key role in our Fundraising Directorate where you will join a senior leadership team as we expand and aim to significantly increase income. As Head of Community Fundraising at St John Ambulance, you will be responsible for driving innovation and excellence in fundraising, ultimately leading to income growth through focusing specifically on community fundraising initiatives and projects. You will provide high level strategic leadership across the department and ensure that our donor’s experience is front of mind and that long-term organisation wide income growth is maximised.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You

To be successful in this role, you should bring a wealth of experience creating and successfully implementing robust strategic income growth plans, managing budgets, and driving fundraising income growth in the community. You will have worked to and been successful in achieving income targets of over £1m in a challenging, complex and pressurised environment.

About Us

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, providing first aid, keeping people safe at events and working alongside the NHS in response to 999 calls.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people learn how to save a life through our training, education and youth programmes.

Over the next decade, we have bold ambitions to help transform out-of-hospital care, having a positive impact on the people we treat and the communities we serve.

We are a team of 1,600 employees and 18,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through first aid.

You will receive:

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal - access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you’ll have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping.

Interview Date: 31/10/19

Application Review Date: 25/10/2019

We may review applications before the Application Review Date, however, if you apply after the Application Review Date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.

Head of Fundraising 

£58k+ pa + benefits

12 Months Maternity Cover

London or Johannesburg or Nairobi

(Local terms and conditions of employment of the Country Office will apply)

Where better to use your experience of successfully leading fundraising teams in the development sector to good use than with one of the world’s leading international NGO’s. We want you to become part of the global movement of people fighting for women’s rights, social justice and an end to poverty. Your challenge will be to provide overall leadership for our global voluntary funding strategy, inspiring our global fundraising community to deliver innovative approaches to income growth.

Join us and you will mobilise people and resources across the ActionAid federation to deliver highly innovative strategies and tactics to sustain and increase our global voluntary giving income. We will look to you to manage and develop relationships with key stakeholders as well as use your expertise to develop systems, processes, practice and culture across the organisation to ensure that we work to the highest standards. You will also design and implement the Global Fundraising Skills Share and other initiatives to increase our ability to grow and evolve our fundraising methods. You will ensure compliance as well as monitor and evaluate effectiveness of our global strategic fundraising investments too. Important will be the ability to provide oversight of the strategic direction for fundraising trends and their implications to ensure we continue to meet ambitious income targets today and in the future.

You will have operated at a senior management level within the fundraising sector and gained an extensive understanding of individual giving operations. You will also have significant experience within a large INGO, a record of overseeing the successful delivery of complex change projects and a solid understanding of fundraising regulation and best practice. Important too, will be a detailed awareness of key trends in voluntary fundraising.

Excellent at developing partnerships you will be a real team player who enjoys working in a collaborative way and delivering highly creative ideas. Good at managing stakeholder relationships, you will possess strong communication, diplomacy, coaching and presentation skills too. You will also be effective at developing high performing and highly motived teams.

If you have the right skills and experience, please send your CV and motivation cover letter to us via the link by Midnight Sunday 27th October 2019, in the subject line please write ‘Head of Fundraising – Your Name’. Interviews will take place on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th November 2019.

You are requested to highlight in the motivation letter how specifically you meet the criteria for this role. To be considered for this role, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in UK or in another ActionAid Country Office. 

If you do not meet all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only invite candidates for an interview if they meet all of the essential criteria listed on the job description. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria.

Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community in particular women who are currently under represented in senior positions. We regret that agency candidates will not be considered.

Reg. Charity No: 274467

MANE CHANCE SANCTUARY

Head of Fundraising

Mane Chance is growing its team by creating the part-time position of Head of Fundraising. In this role, you will lead our corporate and event fundraising strategy, with a focus on developing new channels of income for the charity.

You should be enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also working closely with our General Manager and team. You are assertive, yet tactful and able to convey our cause while engaging with stakeholders. You have a proven ability to build and nurture relationships, with a strong foundation of skills in event management, IT and previous experience of charity fundraising.

The key elements of the role are described below, but as Mane Chance is a small charity, the successful candidate may be able to demonstrate other areas where they can also make a significant contribution to the organisation; 

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The Head of Fundraising will:
  1. Identify and establish relationships with local and national corporates in order to develop future fundraising channels.
  2. Position Mane Chance Sanctuary as the charity of the year within local and national companies.
  3. Identify other corporate partnership and relationship opportunities to fit the needs of corporates.
  4. Manage the ongoing relationship with existing and new entities, including feedback of Mane Chance Sanctuary activities and acting as brand ambassador for Mane Chance Sanctuary within corporates.
  5. Identify new and develop an increasing payment-in-kind support from corporates.
  6. Identify event and charity sponsors, manage the ongoing sponsors relationships and increase sponsorship.
  7. Instigate, organise and manage fundraising events throughout the year.

• The Head of Fundraising will report to the General Manager

PRINCIPAL ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES                   

• Research and Development of Corporate relationships to include:
  1. working with local and national corporates to identify possible fundraising relationships.
  2. obtaining event and charity sponsorship where appropriate.
  3. working with local and national companies on fundraising initiatives, for example, ‘Charity of the Year’ opportunities.
  4. negotiating corporate discounts for expenses incurred by the Charity.
  5. negotiating corporate support and donations to the charity, either monetary or materials
  6. maintaining the relationships on an ongoing basis, reporting back to corporates, developing further involvement and acting as brand ambassador as appropriate to satisfy their own reporting requirements.

• Identify opportunities to host MCS fundraising events and lead the organisation and delivery of such events throughout the year, aiming to achieve a mutually agreed target income. To include:
  1. Obtaining corporate support for events.
  2. Initiating advertising of events through preparation of press releases for approval and distribution.
  3. Sourcing of auction and raffle prizes where appropriate.
  4. With support from the Charity Administrator, sourcing venue, catering and entertainment.
  5. With support from the Charity Administrator, managing ticket sales and marketing.
  6. Liaising with volunteer/community volunteers regarding staffing of the events.
  7. Managing data capture from supporters and participants to aide in analysis, budgeting and development of fundraising leads.

• Attend regular meetings with the General Manager and other members of the fundraising team to ensure continued tracking of income generation against budgetary targets.

• Fulfill such additional duties as may be agreed with the General Manager from time to time.

SIGNIFICANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

1. The General Manager
2. The Charity Administrator
3. The Chairman and Trustees
4. External Contacts.
   1. Local organisations and personalities.
   2. Local and National Company Representatives.
   3. Fundraising contacts.
   4. Local Event Management organisations.
   5. Personal contacts.
5. Other Internal Contacts.
   1. Volunteer and Community volunteers regarding event staffing.
   2. The Financial Accountant for budgeting, event-funding, expense management and tracking of budgetary performance.
   3. The fundraising team regarding income generation performance tracked against the budget.

The Head of Fundraising position is offered as a part-time (24-hours per week), two-year fixed-term contract, with some out-of-hours work neccesary.    

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire who are living with a life-limiting illness. Delivered from our new location at Shelford Bottom, Cambridge and the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech, our care and services are provided free of charge and we have been recognised, this year, as outstanding by CQC. Our professional, compassionate and practical services deliver care, counselling and education, helping our patients and their loved ones to make every moment count.

An exciting and brand new role has now become available for the appointment of Head of Fundraising who will play a significant part in helping to support our high-performing fundraising team. 

Head of Fundraising
Based: Cambridge
Hours: Full-time (37.5 p/w), some evening and weekend work will be required, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided in these instances
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

You will be responsible for overseeing the teams who are securing income from individuals and groups fundraising in the community, and driving income through third party and mass participation fundraising events and products for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. This role will work in collaboration with the Head of Engagement to place the supporters or donor at the heart of our strategy and in doing so, develop fundraising for the benefit of the whole team and the wider charity.

The Head of Fundraising will also work closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the Senior Leadership Team, and be required to play a key role in the continued development and implementation of the strategy with your direct reports. Your role will see you develop your own relationships to raise funds, whilst also supporting your team to achieve their objectives.

In this role, you will be required to show excellent leadership to the team, helping to drive the fundraising strategy, in addition to, taking a leading role in the development of appropriate products and events to support sustainability within the charity. 

An ideal candidate will be very well organised, confident public speaker, able to manage a number of different projects and application processes at any one time,  have GCSE Grade C and above in English and Maths, experience of line managing a team,  as well as excellent understanding of donor CRM systems.

A full and clean UK driving licence as well as use of own car (mileage will be paid) will be required.

At Arthur Rank Hospice we value our staff and offer a range of benefits: Personal Pension Plan (with ability to retain membership of NHS Pension Scheme subject to qualifying criteria), Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Study leave, Lease cars (eligibility criteria applies), generous holiday entitlement, Staff Survey and staff Forum, access to Occupational Health Services, flexible working, ongoing training, Payroll Giving option, Group Life Assurance, Long Service Awards and staff discounts to our in-house Bistro and Salon HD.

Closing date: 6th November 2019
Interviews: 15th or 18th November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please. 

Do you want to help make a positive life changing difference to people with mental health issues? Are you ready to lead fundraising at a unique mental health charity with a national and international reputation for impact?

Mosaic Clubhouse in Brixton is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to fill this unique and hugely rewarding position. You will be part of a small staff team in a role that sits at the heart of a mental health community organisation that is driven by an ethos to work side by side with people with mental health issues every day. You will live and breathe the impact of your work.

This role will attract someone who is looking for career development and wants to lead a fundraising function in a successful charity. It is the only fundraising role in the organisation, but members, staff and the Chief Executive provide hands on support.  The Head of Fundraising is responsible for leading the drive to raise 30% of our annual income, which is currently £1.2M per year.

Want to know more? To arrange an informal conversation about the role and about Mosaic Clubhouse, please contact Chris Thomas, Chief Executive. 

Applications will only be considered on the application form 

Salary: £40,000

Closing Date:  4th November 2019

Interviews:  To be confirmed – mid November

We are so delighted to be recruiting for the Head of Fundraising for this wonderful international development charity. This role will work closely with a Director of Fundraising who is truly inspiring, an amazing fundraiser and excellent leader. The organisation, despite being young already generates £1.2m from high value sources and they are looking to grow this in the next three years.

The role will oversee income from a variety of sources, with a particular focus on corporate, high-value donors and trusts. You will be responsible for building relationships with new donors, connecting them to projects across the globe.

This organisation has flexible working.

You will need:

• Strong experience of generating income across one or more of the high value income streams


• Ability to manage budgets and forecast


• An ambition to help communities across the globe and build long-lasting relationships with donors

Closing date: 5^th November

Salary: £48,000 - £55,000

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

We are looking for an outstanding and innovative Head of Fundraising and Events with the drive, experience, skills and flair to transform the Cathedral’s income generation as, with a new Dean, we develop a shared strategy and vision.

This exciting role will play a key part in Portsmouth Cathedral becoming a more financially secure and strategically entrepreneurial part of the city of Portsmouth, fulfilling our need to be more intentional and pro-active in raising the money we need to deliver our mission.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable senior experience in charities or voluntary sector bodies across a wide range of fundraising activities, most especially in developing and marketing income generating events, increasing individual giving and submitting applications to trusts and foundations.

The post holder will be the sole fundraiser employed by the Cathedral and be responsible for the  Cathedral's fundraising operations and activities.  Some administrative support and volunteer help may be available and the Cathedral recognises that further investment in fundraising may be necessary in due course.

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic:

• To review and implement the Fundraising Strategy approved for Portsmouth Cathedral.

• To work with Chapter to develop a culture throughout the Cathedral Community that is understanding and supportive of fundraising.

• To promote and manage the Cathedral as a key space for a variety of events which generate income and raise the Cathedral’s profile within the city and beyond.

• To take a lead on the fundraising stream for the Centenary of the Cathedral and Diocese.

• To establish methods of measuring impact from our activities for fundraising, to feed into the strategic direction of the Cathedral.

Operational:

• To take responsibility for the review and updating of the Cathedral’s Case for Support, including the elements that make it up.

• To take responsibility for a major fundraising campaign arising from the strategic plan that includes: NLHF; income-generating one-off events; developing the Cathedral shop; measuring footfall and enhancing people discovery.

• To establish a donor giving programme, including relationship building, ongoing and themed legacy campaigns, and effective donor methods, including on-line.

• To enhance donor care, including recognition, effective communication, and data protection;

• To support the Cathedral’s theme of charitable giving as a Christian duty; develop congregational giving; work with Chapter on new charitable giving initiatives.

• To take the lead on funding applications to trusts and foundations, using Cathedral community contacts, company donations from within the Diocese of Portsmouth and the relationships with the Royal Navy through the Cathedral of the Sea theme.

• To market the Cathedral as a venue for hire for meetings, conferences, concerts and other special events and fundraising activities.

• To liaise with colleagues within the Cathedral, including Chapter and the Finance and Investment Committee, and externally with other cathedrals.

• To produce income and expenditure budgets, and make proposals about investment in fundraising operations to the appropriate Cathedral bodies.

• To provide training to staff and volunteers who are connected with fundraising activities or duties;

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Portsmouth Cathedral offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.  Relocation expenses may be available.

Relocation expenses may be available.

Interviews: Thursday 14th November 2019

icap is looking for a passionate and motivated person to lead our fundraising function. This is a vital role which enables us to provide much needed counselling and psychotherapy for the Irish community. You will be required to work 28 hours per week with an element flexibility based on the nature of the role. It is expected that you will attend all fundraising events, AGM and Conferences. If additional hours are worked, a time off in lieu system is operated.

icap is the only specialist British-based counselling and psychotherapy service supporting people from the Irish community who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety and stress.  We are committed to providing therapy for people who find it hard to access help, including those on low incomes, those facing disadvantage or discrimination.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys working in a small team and is passionate about changing the lives of children for the better. 

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? We are Chailey Heritage Foundation, a pioneering Sussex based charity changing the lives of children and young adults with complex neurological disabilities.

With plans to further develop our range of fundraising initiatives, we are looking for a dynamic and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.

This is a new role, reporting to the Development Director, where you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the communications team to further promote the work the charity does.

This role is a superb opportunity to join an exceptional charity at an exciting time in its development, where you can really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will have experience in fundraising and be ready for a new opportunity. This is a hands on role, with a huge opportunity to make a real impact.

Chailey Heritage Foundation has been successful in raising its profile and increasing voluntary income through a targeted programme of events, corporate sponsorship, community fundraising and appeals. We now need a Head of Fundraising to lead our team, working closely with the Development Director, to build on this success.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people.

Key responsibilities will include:

· To head up and manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, pro-active and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times.

· To work with the Development Director and CEO to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy

· Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support and ensure key messages are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders and are in line with CHF’s strategic priorities and ethos of the charity.

· Develop and manage ongoing relationships with existing and potential donors, including

You will have proven experience of operating at a senior level and leading and managing a team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package.

Closing date for applications is 13 October 2019

Chailey Heritage Foundation is recognised as one of the UK’s leading charity centres for children and young adults with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy, and we have a national reputation for our work in supporting young people’s communication and developing independence through powered mobility.

An outstanding special school, residential homes for children and young adults and range of day services for young adults are based on this site, which is shared with Chailey Clinical Services. The site includes a large hydrotherapy pool, riding facilities and a small farm as well as a grade 2 listed chapel and a brand new exciting facility for the whole Foundation - the Dream Centre, which was paid for by generous donations and fundraising events.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff.

Head of Fundraising

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, UK

Competitive salary and benefits
 

University of Portsmouth is a special place. 

Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community. 

As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising. 

The Head of Fundraising post was created to help build further fundraising capacity at the University of Portsmouth.  Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Advancement, the post holder will devise, implement and manage the University’s fundraising strategy and lead a growing team, as well as actively manage a portfolio of individual prospects to secure gifts for key institutional priorities.  Working alongside senior members of the department and the wider Marketing, Advancement and Communications directorate, the Head of Fundraising will contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising and stewardship strategies to grow philanthropic income and support for the University.

You will bring a demonstrable fundraising track record, having worked specifically with corporate or individual major gift prospects and donors.  A sophisticated communicator with the ability to build relationships with people of all levels, you will be self-motivated, creative and contribute a strategic outlook and robust approach to fundraising for the University.  You will be confident in your ability to operate at this level and will bring excellent team leadership skills, outstanding written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate complex projects to a range of audiences.

You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment.  If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you.  To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates website or to have a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 10AM TUESDAY, 5 NOVEMBER 2019

Job Title: Head of Fundraising
Salary:  £46,000 - £55,000
Location: Hammersmith Hospital, London
Hours: Full Time

Genesis Research Trust, founded by Lord Professor Robert Winston in 1978, funds life-saving research into female infertility, miscarriage, late pregnancy loss, preterm labour and stillbirth. We are based in the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology (IRDB) in Hammersmith and have strong ties to the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London, the largest collaboration of reproductive health researchers in the UK. We are a unique charity, positioned right at the heart of original, cutting-edge and up-to-date medical research, and servicing our extensive public community who have struggled and continue to struggle with infertility issues.

As part of the senior management team within this small friendly charity you will be responsible for the development and implementation of the fundraising and communications strategy. Central to this will be the production of annual fundraising plans including budgets and financial targets, and the development of a sustainable major donor programme.

This is a great opportunity to join. Why?

• Our IRDB building is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary
• We have more than doubled staff numbers in the last 12 months as part of our ambitious growth
• Our trustees are highly involved in our projects and strongly support our fundraising goals
• We run several successful events each year, including sports challenges, dinner receptions and conferences
• Our social media influence is expanding its reach
• Scientifically, we are consistently on the cusp of breakthroughs and have a strong track record of success
• We regularly welcome new major donors, trusts and other avenues of income

The successful candidate will have a track record of strategic fundraising at a senior level and experience of securing substantial income with major donors. You will need first rate persuasion and negotiation skills, coupled with an innovative approach to your work in order to be successful in this post.

Not only are we looking for someone who is ambitious for themselves, their team, and the wider charity, but also for our many beneficiaries i.e. women and their families that our work helps through vital medical research.

In short, this will be a great platform for a dynamic senior manager who enjoys being creative, strategic as well as hands-on. This is a role for someone who likes to develop and deliver fundraising and profile raising initiatives in a timely manner. This role will have a significant impact on our activities and play a vital role in our development as a charity helping save babies lives

Closing Date: Monday 19/10/2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply for this position, after reading the attached Job Description please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

Civitas Recruitment are exciting to be working with a great charity focused social welfare and community development through the arts. The charity utilises (and is in the process of restoring) a historic listed building in central London for the continued use of the wider community. An opportunity exists for an experienced Fundraiser to join their team as Head of Fundraising for an initial six-month period. The role is likely to be extended or made permanent at the end of the contract.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will come with a wealth of fundraising experience and have knowledge and understanding of capital appeals and working with Heritage Lottery Funded projects. Prior experience of developing fundraising activities by utilising large public venues for events and programmes will also be an advantage. You will be a natural communicator who is able to engage with both internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach will be a prerequisite to working in this small yet successful team. You will also be well organised and be able to assist in devising fundraising plans and budgets with the finance teams. This is a great opportunity for those seeking to gain wider experiences and broaden their fundraising experience. Please do apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD.