Head Of Corporate Fundraising Jobs

Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. We want everyone with glaucoma to be able to live well with the condition, and to make this a reality we raise awareness of glaucoma, support people to live well with glaucoma and fund research.

Our vision is an end to preventable sight loss from glaucoma. Helping people to understand their condition, to live well and adhere to their treatment regime is key to achieving that goal. It is also vital to reach those who are most at risk of contracting the disease but who are often poorly served by the current eye care system. We’re looking for an individual who will bring energy, ambition and creativity to our work as we set out on a challenging but exciting journey to eradicate preventable glaucoma sight loss for good.

Are you ready to join our senior management team as the primary lead for the development and delivery of Glaucoma UK’s support services strategy?

Your remit will include services for people affected by glaucoma, as well as professionals providing glaucoma care. The support services team comprises 4 sub teams: outreach services, professional engagement, health information and a helpline. Between them, the team members deliver telephone and email advice, information booklets and guides, regional support groups and online webinars.

Position: Head of Support Services

Responsible to: CEO

Responsible for: Helpline Manager, Development Manager, Professional Engagement Manager, Health Information Manager, Support Services Administrator

Location: Glaucoma UK head office, Ashford, Kent or flexible working from home with some visits to head office

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £44,785

Annual leave and benefits

· 25 days holiday per annum, plus statutory public holidays

· Benenden Healthcare cover, with access to a range of services including private diagnostics, treatment and other essential services. 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for problems which may be impacting health or wellbeing.

· Up to 5% contributory pension.

· Funded support for learning and development to help employees grow their skills, knowledge and behaviours in pursuit of our strategic objectives.

· Flexible working options, including hybrid working.

How to apply

· Pease email your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification.

· We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants by 5pm on Friday 12 January 2024.

· Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16 January 2024 at our Head Office in Ashford, Kent and interested candidates are urged to keep the day free.

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 10 January 2024

What you’ll be working on:

·Holding lead responsibility for the development of an effective, evolving strategy for all support services.

• Identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with appropriate professional bodies, corporate organisations and public sector agencies in order to help influence glaucoma policy and practice. Representing Glaucoma UK's interests with relevant bodies at a national level and at sector events as required.

•   Ensuring that appropriate accreditation is secured and maintained for Glaucoma UK’s professional training, helpline and health information services.

• Working with the Head of Communications to ensure that support services activity maximises opportunities for raising awareness of glaucoma and the work of the charity.

•   Working with the Head of Fundraising to ensure that opportunities for fundraising and member recruitment are integral to our support services activity.

• Supporting the Head of Research in the development and implementation of the Research Strategy, advising on the implications and benefits of public involvement and the interface with professional engagement activity.

· Leading and managing line reports, providing support and supervision and ensuring appropriate training and development opportunities are offered, targets are set and appraisals carried out.

This job is for you if you have:

· Excellent line management skills, able to inspire and motivate staff to deliver organisational strategies through a supportive, collaborative and inclusive staff management approach.

•   Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

•   Ability to understand and interpret complex scientific and medical information and communicate it clearly to a variety of audiences.

• Experience of managing finances, including monitoring monthly management accounts.

We have an exciting opportunity to join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as our Head of Fundraising and Communications.

Head of Fundraising and Communications
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA – some home-working may be possible subject to business requirements
Salary: £45,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours/week – usual hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with consideration for team requirements and occasional evening and weekend working for which TOIL can be agreed
Contract: Permanent

About Us:

Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.

About the role:

You will lead a diverse and dedicated team of staff and volunteers in the essential areas of
fundraising, marketing and communication. We are hugely dependent on harnessing the support of a wide range of generous donors to be able to continue delivering our animal welfare services, so this role is essential to Bristol Animal Rescue Centre being able to meet its long-term strategy and mission.

As such you will:

• Produce and deliver innovative, ambitious, yet achievable Fundraising and Communications strategies
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to the CEO and Trustees, managing engagement with the Board and Trustee sub-committees
• Drive income generation across all areas ensuring growth of income matches our service delivery needs
• Keep actively informed of social and economic trends and income generation opportunities to be able to forecast how opportunities might be changing, and produce proposals for where we should be focussing effort for the best returns as part of your Fundraising Strategy
• Ensure that we build positive relationships with a wide range of supporters to fund and promote the vital work of Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in order to achieve our mission

About you:

To succeed in this role you will:

• Have proven experience of meeting fundraising targets across a breadth of income streams including: Corporate, Trusts and Grants, Community, Individual Giving and Capital Appeals.
• Experience of leading and motivating teams to succeed
• Proven budget management experience
• Ability to demonstrate innovation and drive in relation to developing income generation opportunities
• Be passionate about, and dedicated to the welfare of animals

What we offer:

• A great place to work with passionate and dedicated colleagues
• An opportunity for some home working, subject to operational requirements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted rates with PetPlan pet insurance

Application deadline: midnight on Sunday 14th January 2024
Please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the vacancy before this date if a suitable candidate secures the role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As a charity we try to minimise recruitment costs; if you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date of applications please assume that, on this occasion, your application has not been successful.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 Under Section 8 of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, employers must ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. If you are made a provisional offer, you will be required to produce an official document confirming that you are entitled to live and work in the UK, e.g. passport; full birth certificate and official document confirming your name and national insurance number or a passport/travel document/ letter from the Home Office.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)

Please do not send a CV as this will not be considered.

No agencies please.

Location: Home Based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £29,857 (FTE)

Closing date: 2nd January 2024
Interview date: 8th January 2024

Do you want to join our commitment to ensure no family faces cancer alone?

We are looking for a standout relationship manager to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

A great personality and team ethic are really important in this role as you will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Supporter Experience’ team, and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals to groups and local corporates.

We are not your average employer, nor are we looking for an average candidate in a 9-5 role. What we offer is the flexibility and adaptivity to ensure that your personal work/life balance is taken care of. Whether it is finishing early for an appointment, picking up from school or further education, we can help to make it work for you. Many of the team work condensed or flexible hours to suit their individual circumstance so we would love to discuss your needs more at interview.

Experience within a similar role, or within the charity sector, would be great but we know that a lot of the most important skills in this role are easily transferable from another sector. We want the right person, and we will invest in training the right candidate. The skills we are looking for in this role are:

- Strong prioritisation skills
- Great communicator
- Self-Motivated
- Emotionally intelligent
- Master at storytelling
- Epic at relationship building.
- Self-Aware
- Great at spotting opportunities
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Compassion
- Bravery
- Integrity
- Team player

The must haves:

- A full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
- A sufficient Broadband connection if home based.
- Live in the East or West Midlands of England. Candidates who live outside of the local authority should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you think this sounds like you then please have a read of the attached job specification. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, then we welcome these informal chats.

Diversity declaration

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.

We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.

What we offer

Every quarter we offer a wellbeing and development day where no meetings are held. It’s a day for everyone to spend time on whatever supports their own personal wellbeing and professional development – whether that’s catching up with training, life admin, exercise or reading. There is no prescription to these days as we know everyone is unique.

You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Account Management, Supporter Engagement, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector etc.

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Here are Sidmouth Hospice at Home we have been providing care and support to people in the Sid Valley with life limiting illnesses and their families and carers since 1985. Funded by our local communities and supported by an amazing team of specially trained volunteers we are able to provide 24/7 care to patients in their own homes. 

The delivery of this important service is only possible because of the fundraising efforts that take place across the Sid Valley.  We have ambitions to broaden our services to address growing demand which will rely on increasing income. We need to ensure we have the right fundraising strategy  in place.  This is where you come in. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic fundraising professional who will be able to understand and identify the opportunities that exist for us and develop a fundraising strategy that ensures we can deliver our aspirations. 

You will understand the importance of working closely with our local communities, ensuring clarity exists around who we are and what we do and empowering other staff, volunteers and stakeholders to do the same. Legacies form a large part of our income so experience in this area would be ideal, but we also need to identify opportunities from community, events, individual giving and corporate support.  Experience in one or more of these areas would be desirable.  We see our fundraising team growing in time and we will look to you to make this happen and lead the team.

We have great pride in the work we carry out and we are ambitious, so we are looking for someone who feels the same way we do.  You will play an important part in our future and this strategic role sits firmly within our Senior Leadership Team. 

For further information about Sidmouth Hospice at Home, a full job description and how to apply, please download our information pack. 

Please note we are working with our Recruitment Partner, Jackie Dawkins of Shine Charity Recruitment who will be supporting us with this recruitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of the Sustainable Food Trust, helping to ensure the continued growth of our organisational impact.

The role requires someone that is a confident, but sensitive and experienced leader to build new partnerships with funders, as well as strengthening existing relationships. Your work will oversee the processes and systems needed to support effective and coherent delivery of all fundraising activities and help shape organisational priorities and development. With overall responsibility for all areas of fundraising, your work will include securing grants, donor stewardship and corporate partnerships.

About us

The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) is a small, Bristol-based organisation working globally to accelerate the transition to more sustainable food and farming systems.

SFT’s vision is for farming and land management to operate in harmony with nature, producing food which nourishes both people and planet.We work catalytically and collaboratively, through a combination of high-level lobbying, coalition building, public campaigning, education and media networking. Our recent involvement in high-level partnerships has given us a central, and exciting, role in convening organisations - including banks, insurance companies, investors, retailers, food companies, farmers and landowners - who are in a position to collectively co-finance a major agricultural transition.

You will work with a global network of funders, especially in the UK and US. If you are passionate about regenerative food systems and have the skills and experience to motivate others, we’d love to hear from you!

Please download the full job description.

Weston Hospicecare provides specialist care for local people who are living with life-limiting illnesses. A much loved and well supported local charity, the hospice is based in Uphill, a quiet village on the outskirts of Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our expanding Fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising & Communication you will oversee and direct all aspects of Fundraising, including Events, Trusts and Grants, Individual Giving, Gifts in Wills, and Community. We have ambitious plans for income generation and you will have the chance to lead this talented and friendly team and receive all the support you need to succeed whilst establishing your fundraising credentials at this senior level. Most importantly you will make a real contribution to the patients and families we support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead and manage fundraising across all areas of income generation

· Directly lead on significant corporate relationships and Trust applications

· Develop a high performing team through leadership, training and team building.

· Agree, monitor and report on departmental budgets

· Report progress to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees.

Qualifications and Skills

· Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

· Management qualification

· Excellent track record in leading a team to meet fundraising targets

· Ability to think at a strategic and analytical level

· Experience of setting and monitoring budgets

· Good communication and influencing skills

What we can offer in return

· 6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service)

· Contributory pension/NHS transferable

· Healthcare discount scheme

· Employee Assistance programme

· Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club

· Free parking (on site or nearby)

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to use your passion and expertise to support impactful arts activities involving people with experience of homelessness? Experience of implementing successful major giving and corporate income programmes? Want to be part of a dynamic, ambitious, joyful organisation? Then this could be the role for you!

The Choir with No Name (CWNN) has been building supportive choir communities with homeless and marginalised people since 2008. We were founded on the premise that singing makes you feel good; it distracts you from all the nonsense in life and helps you build confidence, skills and genuine, long-lasting friendships.

“I’m so happy to have found CWNN. It’s made such a difference to me. I’ve broken a 25-year cycle with drugs and honestly, I don’t think I could have done it without the choir. I’m not existing anymore, I’m living, and that’s huge.”

- Richard, choir member

We are at an exciting stage as an organisation with an ambitious 10-year strategy to increase our choirs from six to thirty by 2033, so we are investing in our fundraising team to grow our income in line with our bold strategy and plans.

Reporting to the Head of Development, the Development Manager will take an active role in building a robust and sustainable major donor and corporate fundraising programme to help us expand our work across the UK over the coming years. They will work closely with the Head of Development to establish new and exciting partnerships with high-net-worth individuals and companies who align with our values, to grow income sustainably and guarantee the long-term stability of the organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we work with, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. We follow an anonymous recruitment process.

• Reports to: Head of Development
• Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with potential to extend
• Hours: Part time, minimum 15 hours to max 25 hours a week, flexible and compressed hours possible.
• Location: Remote, with colleagues in London, Colchester and Sheffield. Must be UK resident/taxpayer.
• Annual leave: 25 days per year pro rata (rising with length of service) + UK bank holidays
• Salary: £33,500 to £36,000 (dependent on experience).
• Benefits: 6% employer contribution pension, Employee Assistance Programme, home working allowance, flexible hours

Job description

Major Donor Fundraising

• Proactively research, identify, and develop support from high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage a portfolio of philanthropy partners, building our income from major donors and developing a long-term major donor strategy.
• Plan and participate in engaging cultivation events, fostering strong donor relationships.

Corporate Fundraising

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with companies of all sizes, taking a proactive approach to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships nationally and locally in our choir cities.
• Securing gig sponsorship and Charity of the Year partnerships, both on a national and local level.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners of all sizes, building our income from businesses and developing a successful long-term strategy for securing financial, pro bono and in-kind support.
• Develop long-term relationships with companies and senior business people for the Choir with No Name
• Develop our workplace singing workshop programme into a sustainable self-earned revenue stream

General

• Contribute to the annual fundraising strategy, alongside the Head of Development and CEO.
• Develop a robust fundraising pipeline and stewardship plan to generate sustainable income in line with our targets and strategy.
• Produce accurate and timely reports for funders and Trustees.
• Ensure donation data is accurately recorded in accordance with data protection regulations.
• Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Choir with No Name within the scope of the role.

Experience/skills

• Demonstrable experience securing and stewarding high-value relationships with supporters.
• Demonstrable experience cultivating, securing and managing successful corporate partnerships.
• Proven success in achieving challenging fundraising targets and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to produce high quality reports & narratives
• Excellent presentation/pitching skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across a dispersed team.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to work effectively using MS 365 products
• Experience using a CRM system/donor database
• A strong understanding of legal and best practice fundraising requirements

Personal requirements

• Love networking, relationship building and have an eye for opportunity.
• Ability to work well with a board of trustees and respective sub-committees.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences – as comfortable pitching to a team of corporate partners as you are talking about our fundraising with our choir members.
• A self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Results driven.
• Good at managing priorities and remaining calm under pressure.
• Consistently work with integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent at creative problem solving and a positive can-do attitude.
• A desire to be part of a committed and hardworking team working in alignment with the values of the Choir with No Name.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• A good sense of humour!
• A love for music and singing is a bonus!

Deadline for applications is 9am Friday 6th January 2024

We are looking for a dynamic Corporate and Community Partnerships Co-ordinator to join our creative fundraising team.

In this role you will secure long-term, mutually beneficial income from the corporate sector and from community partners within the city, across a range of disciplines and formats, including their Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing, and sponsorship. You will develop and secure new partnerships with Bristol’s businesses as well as nurture and account manage existing partnerships.

As well as this, you will seek to increase our presence in the community, connecting and seeking funding from organisations such as Rotary clubs, schools, and faith-based groups.

We are looking for someone with the passion to end homelessness in Bristol and the drive to fund services for people experiencing housing insecurity.

Caring in Bristol receives funding from the National Lottery.

Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Reporting To: CEO

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Loughborough with regular travel to Cambridge and any other locations where Baca’s services are delivered.

Salary: £35,310 - £42,800 Full Time

Working Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Purpose of the role

The Head of Fundraising and Communications is responsible for developing and implementing the:

• Fundraising strategy for Baca - ensuring we have the funds needed to undertake our work, that we continue to build a sustainable funding model that balances a range of funding streams and that donors feel engaged and part of the story of Baca.
• Communications and media strategy of the charity - ensuring that our communications to supporters, partners and within the media is excellent and on brand.
• Leadership and oversight of the Development Team.

Position in the organisation

In this role, you will be part of the Leadership Team and report directly to the charity’s Chief Executive. The role is currently responsible for a team of 2 people.

Main responsibilities

Income

• Provide strategic leadership, ensuring that the charity is focussed on sustainable income and not over reliant on any single donor or steam - including driving innovation to secure new income streams, testing new concepts, and assessing commercial viability.
• Develop, lead and deliver the Fundraising Strategy for Baca, ensuring sustainability of services with effective financial oversight of income plan.
• Lead the Development Team to be excellent - ensuring they are working in line with Baca’s Vision and Values, whilst maximising their skills, meeting targets and managing performance; providing excellent return on investment for the charity.
• Working with the team, ensure a robust strategy is in place which delivers against the budget, providing stretching but achievable targets.
• Ensure all activities are aligned with Baca’s Values and overall strategic direction and meets statutory and regulatory requirements and our ethical and sustainability policy.
• Responsible for ensuring all supporters have a clear stewardship plan which maximises their engagement with the charity and ensures that they feel engaged.
• Oversee the use of the donor data, in compliance with UK regulations.
• Review the effectiveness of the team periodically and implement change to maximise potential income.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relevant to the Fundraising Team.
• Ensure all risks are identified, communicated, and managed in line with Baca’s Values and enable the achievement of our strategic goals.
• Provide fundraising reports to the Board - ensuring that performance is monitored effectively and investment made strategically.

Communication

• Develop and outwork Baca’s communication strategy - to engage supporters and underpin income generation, raise awareness about the issues faced by child refugees without families, fleeing their countries from war, persecution and exploitation.
• Oversee the generation of tailored content (films, photographs, our annual report, donor updates, digital assets, website and socials etc) reflecting the work of Baca to maximise income, engage stakeholders and to raise awareness about the work of the charity.
• Ensure that our brand guidelines are kept up to date and outworked consistently across Baca’s internal and external communications.
• Drive the planning and execution of an integrated traditional and social media engagement strategy - to amplify key messages and create positive awareness amongst key stakeholder groups.
• Drive the development of policies and standards around all communications outputs and ensure they are implemented consistently in line with Baca’s Values.
• Ensure that the Values of the charity are reflected in all communications, and that corporate identity is applied consistently.

Leadership duties

• Serve as a fully active member of the Leadership Team, supporting the CEO in developing and delivering the organisational strategic objectives.
• As appropriate, speak into all areas of the charity - to help ensure that we work as effectively and efficiently as possible.
• Increase understanding and awareness across Baca regarding income generating activities, encouraging all staff, Trustees, Ambassadors and others make an active contribution towards income generation and promotion of the charity.
• Produce reports, investment proposals, presentations, and associated documents for internal and external audiences, including Trustees.
• Manage external stakeholders, attend events, and give presentations to drive awareness and support for Baca.
• Working as part of the Leadership Team, develop, maintain, monitor, and report on financial performance, budgets, and forecasts and KPIs.
• Ensure all income generation activities are fully integrated across Baca, recognising the importance that all of the team plays in helping to raise funds for the work.
• Take on special projects, outside the remit of the role, as required.

General

• Be a role model, leading by example in practicing the Values of Baca to achieve our Vision and Mission.
• Play an active and supportive role within the organisation.
• Take ownership of all administrative aspects of the role.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work undertaken and ensure all confidential material is stored according to Baca’s Confidentiality statement and Data Protection Policy.
• Treat all staff and young people fairly and without prejudice, in line with Baca’s Equality and Diversity policy and adhere to all Baca’s policies and procedures
• Be adept in employing the correct procedures for dealing with any safeguarding incidences or concerns, in line with Baca’s Child, Vulnerable Adult Protection & Safeguarding Policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in line with the needs of the team.

Person Specification

Baca is looking for someone who can take the strategic lead for all aspects of Baca’s fundraising and communications to ensure young people, who are refugee unaccompanied asylum seekers aged 16 to 18, have the best chance to rebuild their lives for a better future. The successful applicant will:

• Put the best interests of the young people at the heart of their role.
• Be willing to learn from the young people consistently and will ensure that safety and a learning attitude will be at the core of Baca’s external engagement.
• Be able to subscribe Baca’s values and demonstrate them in their behaviours.
• Be very organised, practical, proactive whilst managing a varied and busy workload.
• Be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a diverse team and supporting others.

The role will require the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for applications is 5 January 2024. Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed as they arrive.

Job Description

INCOME GENERATION 

• Work alongside the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships Management on the implementation of the fundraising strategy, in line with changing landscape with a core focus on trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, , company giving and general appeals;

• Collaborate on ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities in line with our strategic ambitions, supporting with the creation and presentation of funding proposals and identifying suitable donors and sponsors;

• Work with key stakeholders, including our policy and programme delivery teams to scope and develop exciting new project proposals;

• Maintain an effective database of contacts and stakeholders.

PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT  

• Support the management of existing donor relationships through working closely with the Programme Management Teams across the organisation;

• Ensure all funding and sponsorship terms and conditions are acknowledged, recorded and completed in a timely fashion;

• Accurately maintain and update records and databases, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as any legal requirements;

• Contribute to high-quality donor stewardship for existing and new partners, through timely communication, gift acknowledgement, and tailored stewardship

STRATEGIC SUPPORT

• Work closely with other key functions and Teams on cross-team and organisation-wide initiatives as relevant, e.g., on workplace culture, capacity building;

• Responsible for managing the Fundraising team inbox, ensuring any queries and requests are responded to or escalated in a timely manner;

• Represent the organisation externally as required;

OTHER RESPSONSIBILITIES

• Stay abreast of donor trends, youth empowerment, and other topics relevant to the role and the organisation;

• Adhere to The Diana Award’s safeguarding policies and procedures, escalating any issues arising to the Designated Safeguarding Leads.

• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required including occasional travel around UK or abroad necessitating overnight stays

Person Specification

If you are interested in applying but aren’t sure that you have all of the skills and experience, please do still apply. We are open to learning on the job and supporting the development of the successful candidate so that they are able to do the job to the best of their ability. 

EXPERIENCE  

• Contribution to / previous experience working on Successful income generation and development activity, including funding applications, managing key partners, supporting with  delivering on income generation strategy, leading income generation initiatives on time and within budget to the satisfaction of all parties;

• Experience developing fundraising material to prospects and funders, including pitch decks, periodic updates, and other donor-specific communication support;

• Experience working with at least one of the following income streams: Trusts & Foundations corporate fundraising, and/or individual giving, and willingness to explore other income streams as per business needs.. 

KNOWLEDGE  

• Good knowledge of the third sector, in the UK and/or Europe/abroad; 

• Knowledge of budget and financial management, including setting, monitoring and reporting on budgets; 

• Knowledge of restricted and unrestricted funding. 

SKILLS 

• IT and database management skills, including Microsoft365, and using CRM databases.

• Excellent organisational, and planning skills and ability to set and meet deadlines.

•  Excellent written and verbal communication kills including confident presentation and influencing skills, and the ability to write persuasive and engaging content

• Excellent decision-making and the ability to exercise sound judgement;

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across internal and external stakeholders

PERSONAL QUALITIES  

• Passionate about social justice and supporting young people to reach their full potential

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative

• Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment

• Able to quickly build credibility internally and externally

• Open-minded and able or willing to thrive in a multicultural, diverse team, workplace, and network of partners

The role will close to new applicants on Monday 11 December at 9am, and we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications!

All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application within five working days.

** Please note that this role is home-based with 1 day per month in the Liverpool Street, London office. Early applications are encouraged - although the role will close to new applicants on Monday 11 December, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.**

The Diana Award is a legacy to Princess Diana’s belief that young people have the power to change the world. Their mission is to empower young people to lead that change through a range of initiatives which unlock their potential, inspire action and create opportunities, ensuring that no young person is left out or left behind.

This is an exciting time to join The Diana Award in a new role in a newly established, small fundraising team as they look to build on the successes of current partnerships with well known funders and corporate partners. We are looking for an ambitious and passionate fundraiser to help them attract new income to support more young people across the UK and internationally.

You will play a key role in supporting Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to increase and diversify the types of income across trusts and foundations and corporate partners, and offering a unique partner experience to your portfolio of stakeholders. Ideally, you will have one years’ experience working in a fundraising role where you are focused on building excellent relationships and are keen to build and develop or diversify your skills in the charity sector.

As Fundraising and Partnerships Officer, you will:

• Develop restricted and unrestricted income from trusts and foundations, and corporate partners at 4- and 5-figure level
• Support a team income target of £1.2M
• Collaborate on ideas for creative sponsorship and funding opportunities in line with strategic ambitions, supporting with the creation and presentation of funding proposals and identifying suitable donors and sponsors
• Support the management of existing donor relationships through working closely with the Programme Management Teams across the organisation
• Keep up to date with donor trends, youth empowerment, and other topics relevant to the role and the organisation

Ideal skills and experience:

• Good knowledge of the third sector, in the UK and/or Europe/abroad
• Knowledge of budget and financial management, including monitoring and reporting on budgets
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills across internal and external stakeholders
• Passionate about social justice and supporting young people to reach their full potential

About Us

London Legal Support Trust’s mission is to help free legal advice providers in London and the South East be more resilient and sustainable. Through grants, advice and infrastructure development, we help to ensure they can continue providing vital and life-changing legal advice to people who otherwise could not afford to defend their rights.

Access to justice is a fundamental right; without it people are at risk in almost every aspect of their lives, from employment to housing and everything in between. We exist to ensure that everyone has access to appropriate legal support when they most need it – and that lack of financial means is not a barrier. 

Our partners, the legal advice centres, help thousands of people every year to access justice and to have their voices heard.

• We support law centres and other legal advice agencies in London and the South East by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support.
• We offer our knowledge and experience of the sector to help legal advice agencies become more sustainable.
• We work in partnership with other grant-making bodies to get vital funds out to charities and civil society organisations, to help people that face challenges such as lack of food, isolation, debt, homelessness, domestic violence and mental ill-health. 

We raise funds for this work, predominantly through mass-participation fundraising events. Our biggest event, The London Legal Walk, is the biggest event fundraiser in the legal calendar. In 2023, over 16,000 people took part from across London’s legal sector – from judges and barristers to law firms, law students, legal advice providers and other supporters – to raise over £900,000 for free advice services in London.

About the role

We are recruiting an Events and Fundraising Assistant to help coordinate our Legal Walks and other events, to manage contact with our network of supporters and produce event communications and materials.

They will work closely with the Head of Events and Fundraising, and Events and Fundraising Co-ordinators, to organise sponsored events that raise vital funds for free legal advice agencies.

Working in an energetic, friendly and busy team, they will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. We are a small organisation making huge strides in our mission for making access to justice available to more people in need. This position offers a fantastic entry-level opportunity for a candidate who is interested in a career in events.

About you

Do you have a passion for social justice and a flair for events management?

We are looking for a proactive and motivated person – an organised and enthusiastic events coordinator who can help deliver an ambitious programme in support of a vital cause. 

You will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the organisational and administrative abilities required to coordinate a busy events programme.

You will relish the challenge of working with a small team to mobilise a wide network of supporters and ensure detailed event plans keep to a tight schedule.

Benefits

• 25 day of annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time). Allowance increases due to years of service to 27 days for 2+ years, 29 days for 4+ years and 31 for 6+ years.
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuing professional development opportunities

How to apply:

To apply for this role, click the ‘quick apply’ button and submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please read the Recruitment Pack for full details before applying.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date for applications: 10am Friday 8th December 2023

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11th December

Key information:  

Reports to: CEO  
Closing date: 15 January 2024 
Interview dates: First-round interviews will be virtual and take place in late January/early February.

Key accountabilities  

Strategy  

• Develop and deliver a long-term income generation strategy, based on delivering growth through both fundraising and membership activities. It should include meeting ambitious income targets, to enable the charity to meet its strategic objectives. 

• As a member of the Senior Management Team, work to develop and deliver the overall organisational strategy and operational plans.

• Provide strategic vision and leadership on all fundraising activities including applications, appeals, events and more. 

Leadership and management  

• Ensure an inclusive and welcoming team culture in line with our vision, mission and organisational values. 

• Manage all members of the development team to work to develop their own strategies, plans, priorities and targets in line with best practice in their area. 

• Work closely with all other teams, including finance and operations, communications and service delivery teams to set ambitious targets, ensure we are maximising our opportunities and delivering an excellent experience for our funders.

• Embedding fundraising knowledge and practices across the organisation and at trustee level to ensure a high level of understanding across the organisation.

Performance against income targets  

• Working closely with all stakeholders, design and communicate an annual fundraising plan across all our key income streams based on maximising our return on investment. 

• Work with the CEO, trustee board and service delivery teams to identify and develop strategy and connections with potential funders to maintain a strong prospect pipeline.

• Ensure that Twins Trust meets all contractual requirements set by donors and strategic funding partners and supplies high quality reporting on funding commitments. 

• Work closely with the Communications, Membership and Events teams to develop and manage supporter journeys to improve the user experience of members and potential members, ultimately meeting the goal of increased membership income.

• Working with the Grants team, secure high-value grants through excellent applications; manage the process for grant applications, reporting, administration, and regular check-ins with funders.

• Work closely with the Healthcare Engagement and Family Services teams to ensure we are maximising opportunities from our paid-for as well as our philanthropic activities, such as audits and courses. 

• Undertake recruitment when necessary to ensure that the team can deliver its strategic objectives.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships across key funders, partners and supporters, such as grant makers, corporate sponsors and advertisers, individual donors, service providers and others as needed.

Budgeting and finance  

• Work closely with service delivery and finance teams to develop and manage project budgets for funders.

• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks that support the team to track progress and measure success. 

• Oversee financial reporting to funders.

• Set and control an annual department budget. 

Governance & Compliance 

• Ensure that Twins Trust fundraising, and communications activity is compliant with the Fundraising Regulator’s Codes of Practice, the Charity Commission, as well as GDPR and all other relevant regulatory bodies 

This role is being advertised as a full-time, hybrid position, but we are a flexible employer and are open to fewer hours and/or fully remote working for the successful candidate.   

Person Specification 

Knowledge and Experience 

Essential  

• Strong leadership skills, with experience of working at a senior/director level.

• Demonstrable track record of raising significant funds for charities or non-profits and building long-term relationships with supporters.

• Experience of successfully developing and delivering a fundraising strategy that brings new philanthropic income through individual donations and/or membership subscriptions, multi-year grants, corporate relationships and other income streams.

• Experience of creating and managing funding pipelines.

• Experience monitoring performance and progress against objectives at an individual and team level.

• Demonstrable understanding of commercial and financial principles.

• Experience delivering an effective and personalised experience for stakeholders. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable  

• Strong understanding of traditional and digital marketing channels, platforms, trends and metrics. 

• Understanding and appreciation of audience segmentation, donor cultivation and stewardship. 

• Excellent understanding of GDPR legislation and Fundraising Code of Practice. 

• Experience working in CRM and fundraising databases; MS Dynamics experience a plus. 

• An established knowledge and good networks in the grant fundraising landscape, particularly in the UK, Europe, and the US.

Skills and attributes  

• Supportive leader with a track record of inspiring teams and individuals to deliver key objectives. 

• Able to establish priorities and develop clear and logical plans to achieve goals, and able to manage others to do the same

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities 

• Proactive, resilient, and resourceful; able to think creatively and offer strong problem-solving skills with a positive attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate, inspire, and motivate people at all levels across the organisation.

Employee benefits:  

We encourage work life balance  

1. 36 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time  

1. Flexible working options (with the opportunity to work exclusively remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)  

1. Bespoke personal development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager  

1. Various opportunities to feedback into how we internally operate   

  Caring for you   

1. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave  

1. Free access to a confidential 24/7 helpline service with a specialist range of support and information  

1. Family friendly benefits including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage/still birth; to support IVF/fertility treatments; and antenatal appointments for both expecting mother and other parent . 

Post: Fundraising Manager (Corporate and Community)

Based: Birmingham, with flexible/hybrid working 

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 p/a

Hours: 35 hours per week (some out of hour’s work required)

Annual Leave: 25 days plus eight statutory bank holidays p/a

Job Summary

This year, and every year, as many as 600 families in the UK will learn that their child has only half a working heart. These children have one of the most complex of all heart conditions, and there is no cure. Families in this situation need care and support to understand the information, make important treatment decisions, and meet the everyday challenges of living with half a heart can bring.

That is why Little Hearts Matter exists. We wrap a blanket of understanding and care around families at every stage of their half a heart journey. We are always here when they need us.

Without donations, Little Hearts Matter would not be able to offer our services, free of charge, to support individuals and families across the UK. We do not receive any government funding for our work. Our fundraising team is essential to raising these vital funds—over £440,000 annually. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you, our Fundraising Manager, within our three-person fundraising team.

In your first three months, you will get to know the charity well and figure out who our current supporters are. You will devise a plan for how you will use your experience to raise money, focusing on reaching out to diverse groups of potential donors and fundraisers. You will also start building good relationships with key people inside and outside Little Hearts Matter.

By the end of your first year, you will have put your plan into action, continually improving it as you go. You will have connected with donors, found new supporters, and tried out different ways to bring in funds and hit your target. You will have monitored your progress, using goals to measure success, and adjusting the plan when needed. Alongside this, you will have worked with the team to boost the Little Hearts Matter’s profile and impact so that fundraising efforts can keep going strong in the future.

About Little Hearts Matter

Little Hearts Matter (LHM) is a national charity with over 7000 members. We are the only charity in the UK that offers support and information to, and represents the needs of, children and families following a diagnosis of single ventricle heart disease (half a working heart). These congenital cardiac conditions can never be cured, even following repeated surgery, so the children must learn to live within the restrictions that their disability and fears for their future create.

Little Hearts Matter is there from the time parents learn of their child’s condition, through risk-filled treatment into a challenged-filled life at home. LHM is there to support the children, and their families, through their hopes and aspirations and the gradual realisation that they will never have the same life as their peers. Our aims are to:

Alleviate isolation by offering support, friendship and understanding from the time a diagnosis is made, through treatment decisions, hospital care and into life at home, eventually introducing parents and patients to other families who have similar experiences and shared concerns helping them to build a network of support.

Reduce fear by offering patients, parents, siblings, and the extended family a greater opportunity to understand the diagnosis and treatment paths available.

Reduce confusion and a lack of understanding by producing and supplying for free, user focused information that supports and aids understanding from the time of diagnosis, through treatments and into life at home.

Raise a greater awareness within Medical, Educational, Social and Governmental circles of the needs of children, and their families, as they travel through every stage of their lives.

Specific areas of responsibility

Working as part of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Manager will:  

• Be responsible for their own portfolio of supporters, maintaining and growing income, regularly forecasting income and expenditure against agreed targets (circa. £200,000+ annually)
• Proactively manage and grow relationships with diverse corporate and community supporters, delivering tailored propositions where appropriate, providing excellent relationship management to maximise their impact and long-term engagement.
• Build excellent working relationships with regional partners, supporters, and volunteers, to maximise the impact of their own fundraising and identify new opportunities through their networks.
• Develop and lead on campaigns and appeals to support the Fundraising team meeting its financial objectives.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Executive, Head of Service and Grants Manager to ensure synergy in planning and delivery of income generation targets.
• Maintain accurate records of supporter interactions on the CRM system to deliver exceptional supporter experience and harness the value of data.
• Attend events, including out of hours working where necessary (compensated by Time in Lieu)
• Be a passionate ambassador for Little Hearts Matter, always maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
• Ensure all Fundraising activity complies with the Fundraising Code of Practice, GDPR guidelines, EDI principles, and other relevant regulations, guidance, and policies.

• Provide line management for the Fundraising Coordinator (.6 FTE)

This job description is not exhaustive and other responsibilities may be agreed as appropriate.

Benefits

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave in addition to eight bank holidays.
• Parking: free parking space at head office.
• Working patterns: flexible and hybrid working patterns are supported.
• Pension: enrolment in the People’s Pension plan after three months.
• Career development:  you will have opportunities for mentoring and training to stay up to date with the latest fundraising trends.

Applications close at midnight 13 December 2023. Interviews will be held at Little Hearts Matters offices in Birmingham on December 20 and December 21