Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a Cheshire disability charity for someone to join the fundraising team as Events Manager. With an existing portfolio of Fundraising Events, this role offers the opportunity to increase income through these – but also develop new, innovative events to engage our existing supporter base and encourage new support.

To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated Events Manager, ideally with Fundraising experience looking to raise income for our growing charity. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising, events and volunteer management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, building and maintaining a vibrant and varied collection of Fundraising Events, including an annual Celebrity Carol Concert, an outdoor tribute show, luncheons, quizzes, and various sporting challenge events

• Facilitating events to reach agreed budgets and targets, maximising income through ticket sales, raffles, auctions, sponsorship and advertising opportunities

• Effective negotiation with suppliers and venues to ensure value for money

• Recruiting, training, coaching, retaining and supporting volunteers at events

The Candidate:

• Events Management experience and expertise, ideally within a Fundraising setting.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to put the supporter at the centre of everything we do and adapt behaviour or communications appropriately to provide the very best experience for supporter.

• Ability to work from own initiative and independently with an adaptable flexible approach.

• Ability to manage own time and prioritise to deliver results within agreed timescales.

• Have a full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

This is an exciting opportunity, with an exciting calendar already in place and the chance to put your own stamp on the role.

For an informal chat please contact Claire James, Marketing Manager

Interim Deputy Director – Partnerships and Philanthropy (12-months’ maternity cover)

Bloodwise has embarked on an exciting period of significant growth and realignment, with a new Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Chief Digital Services & Innovation Officer and other senior and Board-level appointments. During this period, we will need to learn from, and build on our strengths, at the same time as driving transformational change to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for blood cancer patients, their families, friends and supporters. 

Through the new strategy, we have a real opportunity to increase income from high-level supporters and organisations. 

We have an emotive and compelling case for support, a small but engaged pool of major donors and senior volunteers, and established special events, corporate fundraising and trusts fundraising programmes. The impact of this division is pivotal in helping us to finally beat blood cancer. As Interim Deputy Director – Partnerships and Philanthropy, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Fundraising and Marketing manoeuvre through this transformation period and help us to deliver the strategic and operational Fundraising and Marketing Strategy.

We are seeking a highly experienced Partnerships and Philanthropy professional with extensive fundraising experience in the corporate and major donor market to join us as our Interim Deputy Director - Partnerships & Philanthropy, this role is a maternity leave cover position and we envisage it will be for 12-13 months.

You will have a proven ability to deliver at both a strategic and operational level.  Experience of leading successful teams and managing organisational change is essential. The successful candidate will have a pragmatic approach, understand the importance of culture in driving and sustaining performance and have a superior attention to detail.  In return you will have the opportunity to have a significant impact on the effective performance of a growing organisation and of delivering life changing results for those whom we serve. 

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the knowledge, skills and experience we need, please apply via our website including a current cv and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

*All applications will be reviewed on receipt and for this reason we reserve the right to bring the closing date for this role forward*

This new role will lead the alumni engagement team and work closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations, to develop an alumni relations strategy, which builds our global community, and supports our fundraising. This is an opportunity for someone who is looking to take their experience and help to create a new program that will engage Regent’s alumni, donor prospects, students, supporters and others to build affinity and loyalty to Regent’s. The strategy devised and implemented by the post-holder will support the University-wide strategic objectives of fundraising, employability and recruitment.

The post-holder will be expected to implement new and conventional methods to engage and develop affinity with our alumni and supporters. The post-holder will be responsible for all aspects of alumni brand engagement including marketing, communications, customer service and our alumni volunteering program. You will also be responsible for the University’s global calendar of alumni events, both in the UK and internationally. You will promote the success of the University’s graduates, both internally and externally, and develop content relating to alumni to support the promotion and reputation of the University. This role will have a particular focus on international relationships, to further strengthen affiliations with existing connections and identify opportunities for developing additional long-term strategic partnerships.

To succeed in this role, you will have led a team, strategy and similar initiatives and be an expert on alumni relations. You will also have exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, able to inform and persuade senior stakeholders and external bodies.  You will be a self-starter, able to evidence past innovations and their impact. Higher Educational experience is not essential, but it is desirable.

In return, we can offer you a real opportunity to be involved in the key workings of a University and to help towards our success. We have a new Vice-Chancellor with a new drive and vision. The philanthropic program comes at a time of great opportunity. The successful candidate will be able to access a range of benefits including working in an exceptional location and a supportive, collegiate working culture.

About us

The Development and Alumni Relations team aims to connect with former students (alumni) of the University and its predecessor institutions, and with other potential supporters, to help achieve the aims of the University Strategy. Closer engagement with alumni and other supporters has the potential to further develop Regent’s global community, and in so doing to unlock philanthropy, to raise the University’s profile, to improve the student experience, to enhance graduate opportunities and to aid recruitment.

Regent’s University London is London’s only independent, not-for-profit university, with a highly cosmopolitan community based in royal Regent’s Park and Marylebone. We have just under 4,000 students on campus, representing some 140 different nationalities.

Regent’s offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Business & Management; Fashion & Design; Film, Media & Performance; Liberal Arts & Humanities; Politics & International Relations, and Psychotherapy & Psychology.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period
• Beautiful campus based in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street or Great Portland Street stations
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Travel to work loans up to £10,000 covering daily travel costs
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment 
• Employee discount service
• £3 a day allowance to spend in the University’s catering outlets
• Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)

How to apply

Please apply online. Within your application, please provide a statement stating why you are suitable for the role, making reference to your skills and experience against the Person Specification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 10th November 2019
Selection Date(s): Week commencing 18 November 2019  

HEAD OF DAY SERVICES, COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER DEVELOPMENT –

SCOTTS PROJECT TRUST

Scotts Project Trust, based in Tonbridge, Kent, supports and cares for adults with learning disabilities by delivering excellent services in a friendly, nurturing environment where people gain the confidence and skills to lead fulfilled, happy and independent lives.  We are now looking for a dynamic leader to guide our Day Services through an important stage of its development.

Our unique offering is that we provide high standards of care, support and development across our three linked services: our Residential Care Home for 15 people; our Supporting Independence Service with independent living accommodation for 9 tenants and our on-site Day Service which provides courses and activities to over 80 students each week.  Scotts is governed by a committed Board of Trustees with a wide range of experience and we are looking for an inspiring and ambitious individual to bring passion and leadership to this exciting opportunity. 

The Role - Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Day Services, taking responsibility for developing strategic, marketing and business plans and ensuring financial sustainability.  The Head of Day Services will lead and motivate the dedicated team of staff and volunteers in the delivery of an exceptional service and build on our significant achievements to grow our income and promote our work.

The role will also lead the development of our profile and engagement with our stakeholder community – including fundraising, events and facilities hire – and the associated marketing, social media, networking and marketing efforts.    

The Person - You will be a caring and people orientated leader. You will be able to demonstrate an inclusive approach alongside marketing, management, communication, networking and team-building skills.  With an ambitious and results-driven approach, you are able to move easily from the strategic to the practical and can demonstrate a genuine capacity to address opportunities and challenges.  Along with excellent ‘business’ and IT skills, you will have a genuine commitment to sound governance, policies, processes and controls in a regulated environment where the safety and well-being of service users is paramount. Industry experience is desirable but not essential.

This is a flexible role that may be between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week (across three to five days) and the salary range is £30,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata depending on skill and experience.

Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer

Reports to: Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management

Responsible for: Interns and or freelancers

Salary: £23,866 - £25,463 pro rata

Hours: 3 days a week (21 hours) – days are flexible and can be agreed on appointment

Terms: 12-month fixed-term contract, (possibility of renewal, subject to funding)

FORWARD is an African-led, women’s rights organisation. Our work focuses on the issues of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) that impact on the health, dignity and wellbeing of African women and girls. We work for the day when African women enjoy equal rights and opportunities, have control over their own bodies and are free from violence. To achieve this, we work with community members, key professionals, policymakers, and through strategic networks and partnerships.

FORWARD is seeking an experienced Communications & Digital Fundraising Officer to work directly with the Head of Evidence and Knowledge Management and to lead on all FORWARD’s communications and digital fundraising strategies and activities. You will be expected to grow our digital and social media presence and to increase our online fundraising capacity and donations. You will also lead on all FORWARD’s communications, overseeing the content and design of all marketing materials and publications, planning external events, and managing arts projects and collaborations.

Job Purpose

You will lead on social communications and digital fundraising at an exciting time when FORAWARS has recently launched its new branding and website. You will make a significant contribution to the growth of the organisation’s brand and digital presence.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Website and social media management
2. Digital Fundraising
3. Communication, content creation and information dissemination
4. Other activities that will support the organisation run their external events

As part of the recruitment and selection process FORWARD may undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) checks where appropriate for all individuals who will work directly with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.  oFORWARD considers being female a Genuine Occupational Requirement for this post under the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date:  27 October 2019 and Interview dates: Week commencing 4th November.

To apply for this post please read the Job Description and send back a completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form

Please state this reference in your application: CDF2019

Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are sorry we are unable to reply to all submissions.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, well organised community fundraiser to join our area team.  The post holder will cover Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, North, East & South Ayrshire, Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire & Renfrewshire based from one of our dementia resource centres within their particular area. 

The post holder will work within our community fundraising team to deliver an agreed fundraising plan and will work with a diverse range of stakeholders to meet and exceed agreed targets and KPI’s. 

The successful applicant will have a good understanding of community fundraising, excellent communication and negotiation skills, will show creativity and flair and will work effectively as part of a busy team.  The successful applicant will work with colleagues to manage and prioritise a diverse workload and will be proactive in maximising fundraising opportunities. 

Experience of community fundraising, digital marketing, working with a variety of supporter groups, press and PR, events, staff and volunteer management is desirable.

For a job description, person specification and to apply please visit our website.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a Disclosure check.

Closing date – 12 noon Monday 28th October 2019
Interview date – Friday 15th November 2019, Kilmarnock

Recruiting Manager: Sally McNaught, Head of Localities Fundraising
Address:Alzheimer Scotland, 160 Dundee Road, Edinburgh, EH11 1DQ

Barons Court Project seeks an experienced Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser. Your work will change the lives of people who are homeless or living with mental health issues. You will be responsible for writing funding bids and managing grants, including submitting monitoring reports. You will have targets to achieve to help us become more sustainable and also expand the service we offer to meet increasing need. We are a small day centre in Hammersmith and Fulham with big ambitions. We need an exceptional candidate to help us grow and deliver more. We are flexible in terms of work location and whether this is a full time or part time role. We are a small friendly team with lots of creativity. If you have a passion to make a diference to our guests then we would love to hear from you.

Grants and Trusts Fundraising Officer (Grant Makers & Corporate Giving)

Autism West Midlands are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people on the autism spectrum. We use our expertise to enrich the lives of autistic people and those who love and care for them. Our passionate, expert staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support.

A diagnosis of autism can leave a family with more questions than answers.  Many parents suddenly find themselves facing a scary and uncertain future. We are here to support the families through the tough times, to offer a helping hand along the way; a life-line or just a friendly ear to listen, understand and advise.

Salary: £22,500 Pro-rata

Hours: 22.5

Location: Head Office (Kings Norton)

The main purpose of the role is:

Many of the community services offered through Autism West Midlands are non-statutory funded. The post-holder will be responsible for identifying and maximising funding opportunities through voluntary funded sources such as charitable and corporate foundations and trusts, grant makers, and major donors. They will make applications to the above, as well as identifying and building relations with potential corporate supporters.

Responsibilities include:

• Research funding opportunities through voluntary funded sources including charitable and corporate trusts and foundations, corporate giving, grant makers, and government grants.
• Write persuasive applications to charitable trusts and corporate trusts as well as making charity of the year applications.
• Manage and develop key contacts at new and existing trust and foundations.
• Write, edit, proof read and following agreement by the relevant personnel, send funding proposals to foundations and trusts in line with the charity’s tone of voice, and branding style.
• Ensure bid applications are completed to the highest standard.

At Autism West Midlands we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
• A fully paid for Healthcare Cash Back Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Specialist Training
• Company Sick Pay
• Company pension scheme
• Regular supervisions and peer support
• Free onsite parking

I'm working with an armed forces support charity to recruit an interim Head of Philanthropy to join its growing, successful, and talented fundraising team. This is a one-year maternity cover contract.
The organisation provides a range of services to an array of people each year; be it providing support to royal air force veterans experiencing difficulties including around isolation and loneliness later in life; parents and relatives of personnel; or a someone currently serving in the forces who needs help - this organisation is on hand to provide tailored and vital support.
With a hugely dedicated community of supporters, this is an organisation with real heart that places its beneficiaries at the very centre of its work.
Key responsibilities within the role will include:
* Drive a step change in philanthropic fundraising; developing and implementing a strategy which achieves cost-effective, sustainable income
* Accountable for all aspects of the philanthropy programme including planning, implementation and maintaining the highest standards of supporter experience and responsible fundraising
* As a member of the departments senior management team, contribute to planning and delivering integrated fundraising and communication activity
* Lead the creation and implementation of a unified major philanthropy strategy (combining major gifts, trusts & foundations, and corporate partnerships activity
* Oversee cultivation events programme
* Take personal responsibility for a portfolio of senior major donor, corporate partner, trust, and influencer relationships
* Lead, support, develop, and motivate the philanthropy team, setting clear and measurable objectives and providing appropriate levels of training, support and supervision
* Embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation
* Influence and work effectively with external partners, suppliers, and stakeholders
* Achieve agreed income targets, working within an agreed expenditure budget to deliver net income
The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:
* A track record in establishing, monitoring, and achieving fundraising targets
* Experience of managing a philanthropy programme generating an income of over £1million annually, including major gifts, corporate and trusts & foundations activity
* A significant personal track record in philanthropic fundraising with evidence of successful solicitation of complex multi-year gifts
* Experience of building bespoke fundraising propositions for six figure+ gifts
* Experience of working in a senior team to develop, communicate and implement strategy and business plans
* A proven track record of leading and managing a team to deliver high quality results
* A strong track record of building long term relationships with senior individuals and stakeholders
* A demonstrably commercial approach; able to focus on impact and deliver outstanding results
If you'd like to be considered for this role, please send your CV to [email protected] or call on 020 7939 7448 to have an initial chat about the position.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Build It International is a development NGO that has pioneered a simple and highly effective model that is enabling hundreds of unemployed young people in Zambia to learn essential building skills whilst building vital schools and clinics. Our approach has evolved over the past 12 years with continual learning and improvement.

We have a team of 30 staff across the Shrewsbury and Lusaka offices.

About the role: This is a new senior leadership position which will lead a number of core functions to ensure continued growth and performance improvement.  Taking overall responsibility for fundraising, you will also oversee our strategy implementation including leading on organisational development. We anticipate increasing responsibility as the role establishes itself, with a possible career path to CEO in the medium term.

• Overall responsibility for income across the organisation (currently £1.36m)
• Senior leadership experience within a not for profit organisation ideally with overseas development experience. Some commercial experience an advantage
• Sound understanding and experience of relationship based fundraising/income generation 
• A strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team

To Apply

Once you have read the full role description, please submit your CV and include a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4).   This should be sent with ‘Managing Director’ in the subject heading by 1200hrs on 28th October, 2019.

Please also see the Information pack available through our website.

Note previous applicants for the position Director Development and Performance need not apply.

We are looking for a passionate, energetic and enthusiastic Fundraiser to join our fantastic team at St Joseph’s Hospice.  You will be self-motivated with a positive attitude, able to work under pressure on your own initiative as well as being part of a team.  The successful candidate will be educated to A level/degree standard and ideally hold Event Management qualifications. You must have event fundraising experience including managing campaign budgets, be able to demonstrate negotiating skills, have experience of pitching for and negotiating agreements, be able to design and deliver powerful presentations to achieve great impacts on your audiences and be a strong, confident and influencing communicator.

Percy Hedley is one of the North East’s largest charities, providing care, education and support to over 1,000 disabled people every year. Through our schools, college and adult services, we give children a voice, young people the opportunity to develop their skills, and offer lifelong care and support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative individual to become an integral part of our fundraising team.  You will ideally have experience across a wide range of fundraising activities, including community, events, corporate and individual giving, and have the passion and commitment to deliver challenging targets.  You will have a proven track record in building and developing relationships with supporters and the wider community, and be well used to delivering outstanding supporter care and stewardship at all times.  We are a small team who work hard, have fun and most of all want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support at Percy Hedley.  If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! 

Community Partnerships Officer – Youth Engagement & Development Lead

East London, E1

£33,759 - £38,403

Would you like to help create thriving, safe and sustainable neighbourhoods where residents can be proud of their homes, respect one another, and realise their full potential?

Great things are happening for our client. From their Financial Health Centre to their innovative community gardening projects, employment projects, ASB Diversionary programme and health and wellbeing initiatives - they are delivering great services to their diverse communities, and are making a sustainable impact in their neighbourhoods.

They are now recruiting a Community Partnerships Officer, to join their successful award winning team to deliver on the Community Investment Strategy.

They are looking for a highly creative and motivated individual who is committed to developing and delivering innovative solutions to support residents, to build community resilience so that our client is well placed to respond to the challenges that lie ahead.

You will have responsibility for planning, commissioning and monitoring company wide projects that support the Community Investment Strategy objectives. You will make sure the activities deliver maximum benefits for residents and make a positive difference to neighbourhoods.

Experience of working within a youth, education or criminal justice field is essential.  You must also be knowledgeable in community investment / regeneration and best practice when working with and engaging young people.  It’s also important that you are passionate about supporting and empowering others to deliver.

If you have the talent and ambition to challenge and support our client to deliver new and improved services, an appetite for innovation and aspiration to make a positive difference for residents we would very much like to hear from you.

Benefits:

In return for you choosing to work with here, our client will offer you a range of great benefits, including:

• 26 days paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays

• A fantastic career-average pension scheme

• Salary sacrifice schemes

• Amazing commercial discounts, including discounts at many gyms, shops and restaurants

• Your voice heard through our staff forum and networking groups for women and LGBT staff

• Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee, fruit and shower facilities

• Interest-free season ticket loans

The role

The Head of Research Resources is part of the Research Directorate, which manages the charity’s research funding and governance and ensures that we deliver the research elements of our strategy. You will be responsible for several key areas of our research portfolio, including:

• The Tissue Bank: the charity has established a national breast cancer tissue bank, which is based at the Barts Cancer Institute but involves researchers and patients across the UK. You will be responsible for the charity’s overall management of the bank. You will lead a small in-house team that supports the tissue bank, and you will work closely with the principal investigators of the Tissue Bank grant.
• Our long-term programmes: Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now provides substantial core funding to the Toby Robins Research Centre at The Institute of Cancer Research, to our Research Unit at KCL, and to the Generations Study, a major epidemiological cohort study also based at The Institute of Cancer Research. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing the key relationships between the charity, the researchers and their host institutions.

You will also be part of the leadership of the Research Directorate, and the wider leadership team for the whole charity.

About you

You will be an experienced research administrator who can demonstrate a successful track record of managing grant-funded research activities, working with senior stakeholders and leading and developing a staff team. You will have a higher degree in a relevant scientific or medical discipline, or other equivalent experience in a research or research management environment. Ideally, you will have experience of running, or working closely with, human tissue biobanks.

You should have broad knowledge of cancer research and an understanding of the UK biomedical research sector and the role of medical research charities in that sector.

About us

We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 4 November 2019

First Interviews: 11/13 November 2019

Second Interviews: w/c 18 November 2019