To lead and deliver a sustainable and high-performing fundraising function that delivers a sustainable mix of income streams founded upon excellent donor relationship development and stewardship and that is aligned to the Blesma strategic plan and is compliant with UK legislation and regulation governing fundraising activity.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising
· With the Operations Director, contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for fundraising that is aligned to the overarching business objectives.
· Prepare annual fundraising operational plan and associated budgets factoring in risk and compliance.
· Identify development opportunities in major partnership fundraising with individuals and organisational donors.
· Ensure accuracy and completeness of the Association’s fundraising activity that evidences compliance with legislation and regulation and that exceeds minimum standards.
· Ensure that the measures are in place to deliver excellent donor experience and that they are thanked appropriately for their support.
· Ensure that all data is collected, managed and stored appropriately in compliance with GDPR.
· Report against agreed income targets and other performance indicators to the Executive Management Team and trustees. Assess key issues, report budget variance and make recommendations.
· Represent Blesma externally to relevant audiences and stakeholders. Participate in appropriate professional networking and development events.
· Manage external suppliers to derive best value.
· Lead and motivate the fundraising teams to deliver against agreed KPIs through clear direction, delegation and regular feedback on key activities.
· Manage and support direct reports in line with organisational employment legislation and corporate policies and procedures – Corporate Partnership Manager, Trusts Manager, Database Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager and Community and Events Senior Fundraising Officer.
· As a member of the Executive Team, contribute to wider business strategy development, future workforce planning and supporting organisational change.
· Champion the professional integrity of Blesma and foster a culture which promotes innovation and constantly strives for excellence.
· Work to promote the development of a fundraising ‘aware’ organisation.
· Act as deputy for the Operations Director on fundraising matters as required
Financial
- Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed income and expenditure targets.
- Monitor, analyse and report on income and expenditure variances to support the month end and quarterly forecasting process.
- Identify shortfalls in performance and, with support from the Operations Director, prepare and implement contingency plans to ensure financial targets are met.
- Adhere to all Blesma financial policies and guidelines and ensure all financial documentation is produced to agreed deadlines.
Organisational
- Work with relevant Blesma departments to achieve targets, objectives, and strategic priorities identified in the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
- Have a good working knowledge of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and impact including relevant achievements through use of internal resources.
Additional responsibilities
- Undertake project work when requested by the Operations Director.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Operations Director.
The Main Duties above are issued for the purpose of guidance and may be subject to variation.
Key Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours:
Competencies
- Ability to generate and execute a fundraising plan.
- Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets.
- Ability to confidently ask supporters to raise money and continue their support for Blesma.
- Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products.
- Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters.
- Ability to identify the best use of time and resources (own and supporters) to maximise income.
- Ability to recognise and reward people’s contribution.
Experience
- Proven experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.
- Experience of preparing and applying financial reports and commentary.
- Experience of working in a customer/supporter focused environment.
- Experience of events planning.
- Experience of line management.
- Experience of planning and delivery.
Skills
- Excellent networking and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone.
- Strong, confident presentation skills.
- Strong IT skills including knowledge of Windows, MS office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge).
- Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the charity sector.
- Understanding of fundraising.
- Understanding of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and achievements.
- Understanding of sector best practice and relevant fundraising/charity legislation (data protection act, health and safety, etc.).
Other
- Willing to work unsociable hours, travel and stay away from home as required.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Experience in the voluntary sector.
This job description covers the main tasks expected to be involved in undertaking the job and the main characteristics and qualities required of the jobholder. It is not meant to be all embracing and other tasks may be assigned to the jobholder as necessary and/or operational needs dictate.
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Cord is an international charity based in the UK that has been working for over 50 years to build and transform relationships across a range of contexts in South-East Asia and Africa.
Cord’s vision, mission and values are inspired by the Christian faith and we employ and work with people of all faiths and none. Cord’s vision is of a world where people can live in the fullness of peace; having the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships between civil society and powerholders into those that create peaceful & inclusive societies.
Cord has an ambitious objective to grow private fundraising income from £250,000 to £350,000 over the next three years to enable the implementation of our strategy entitled ‘Promoting the Power of Peaceful Relationships’.
Cord has a loyal and committed UK supporter base consisting of individuals, churches and other groups with around 450 regular givers. The Fundraising Officer is responsible for supporting the Fundraising Manager to implement the private fundraising & communications strategy. The focus of the role is on building good relationships with Cord supporters, producing engaging communications and facilitating volunteers to contribute to Cord.
The role would suit someone who is an excellent communicator, has a positive ‘can do’ approach, can work both collaboratively and independently, has experience of running fundraising campaigns, is enthusiastic about engaging others to support Cord’s work as supporters or volunteers, who is confident using social media and inputting to produce communication materials.
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To contribute to the achievement of Cord’s private fundraising strategy plan through the delivery of fundraising and supporter engagement activities including mailings, supporter news, and events
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To update Cord’s digital platforms and support the production of communications to engage people about Cord’s work
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To manage and develop the use of the donor database to enable effective extraction and segregation of data
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To supervise volunteers and support with volunteer coordination to expand opportunities for supporters to raise funds for Cord and contribute their time usefully to the organisation Scope and Limits of Authority
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Supervision of fundraising and/or office volunteers
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There is no budget responsibility for this post.
Areas of Responsibility
Fundraising & supporter care activities:
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To support the Fundraising Manager to implement Cord’s private fundraising work plan.
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To attend and speak at fundraising events and networks to build engagement from UK supporters as directed
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To engage Cord supporters providing excellent supporter care
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To support the coordination of fundraising appeals, campaigns and events
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To lead on the physical and electronic distribution of Cord’s appeals, magazine and supporter communications
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To support the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate a community volunteer programme
Social media, website & communications:
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Generate content and update Cord’s website and social media platforms – supporting on producing content for UK target audiences
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To maintain the photo library and coordinate the selection of visuals for Cord’s communications and publications
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To guide colleagues on collection and collation of photo content and on brand use
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To support Cord offices to have visually engaging with content about Cord’s activities
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To develop and maintain communication and branding resources
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To support the production of fundraising materials for newsletters, direct mailings, appeals, legacy campaigns, and events
Fundraising database:
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To lead on the use of the fundraising database designing and running reports to provide key information
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To manage the mailing and distribution process of the Cord newsletter and supporter mailings. This will include running queries on the database, mail merging data, printing letters and arranging the mail sort & collection.
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To build and review fundraising reports to enable effective targeting
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To ensure that the databases in up t- date, accurate and GDPR compliance and to support the improvement of data quality
Volunteer Coordination
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Support the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate a community volunteer programme
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Supervise Fundraising and Office Volunteers
General:
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To support the Fundraising Manager to carry out day to day tasks as required
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To deliver other tasks required by the Leadership Team
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 21 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)
Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata)
Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)
Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021 9am
First Interviews: Friday 26th February / Monday 1st March
Second interviews: Friday 5th March
Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.
The Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to raise the profile of our work in the borough and to help generate the income needed to deliver it. We want to ensure that older people know we are here to help them and that the wider public can support our work.
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will design and deliver a marketing and communications strategy, including focusing on digital marketing, and will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.
This role will also include delivering the fundraising strategy, including building up donor relationships and corporate partnerships, applying to charitable trusts, supporting the growth of individual giving, and engaging with local groups fundraising on our behalf.
To Apply: Please submit your CV together with a Supporting Statement, no more than 2 sides of A4, explaining why you are suitable for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.
Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial to create and lead a vibrant, customer-centric and unified high performing function: driving growth of the Philanthropy & Trusts, Special Events, Corporate Partnerships, and Licensing teams’ programmes; and identifying new income streams to grow overall income in line with Battersea’s five year strategy.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Fundraising Team
Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £10m in 2019, and we will continue to grow our income to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.
Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial Team
Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial works to engage philanthropists and partners to support Battersea’s current and future work; helping them to understand the dramatic difference their donations can make to the work of our charity.
- Philanthropy and Trusts Team
Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Philanthropy and Trusts team. We build and nurture special relationships with incredible individuals and charitable trusts who have the potential to give five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts to support the care of our animals.
- Corporate Partnerships Team
Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Corporate Partnerships team.
We explore and cultivate new and existing partnerships with companies to drive income that supports the care of our animals through sponsorship, cause related marketing and aligning strategic objectives.
- Special Events Team
Within Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial, sits the Special Events team. We deliver a programme of special events to raise income and attract individuals and companies to support the care of our animals while enjoying fun and entertainment.
- Strategic Case for Support Team
Within Philanthropy and Partnerships, sits the Strategic Case for Support team, working across fundraising and the organisation to build robust cases for support and compelling propositions to engage our donors and drive high value fundraising.
- Product Licensing Team
Within the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial Team sits the Product and Licensing team, that works with manufacturers and retailers to licence Battersea’s assets for use in a wide range of products.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.
St Werburghs Community Association is in the final year of its current four year Business Plan. We are now working on organisational development, which includes Digital Project (commissioning of a new booking and service monitoring software), Strategy and Board Development, Marketing and Digital Inclusion Plan, Finance and HR training, as well as Team Building activities.
With current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as loss of trading income and continuous demands on services we are looking for an experienced Strategy, Evaluation and Fundraising Associate to work with the Centre Team and Board of Trustees to complete an evaluation of existing work and plan for the imminent future assuring the Centre’s sustainability. The work will also include writing and submitting funding bids to ensure continuation of SWCA’s core services and further development of the organisation going into the next Business Plan period 2021-2025.
Applicants should be available for a period of 30 days between February and July 2021 to support the organisation. The timeframe greatly depends on the grants proposals and deadlines. All preparation, strategy sessions with the Board and evaluation of services will need to happen before the end of March 2021, with fundraising focus from April to July 2021.
About St Werburghs Community Association
Established in 1971, St Werburghs Community Association aims to manage the Community Centre building, develop its services and ensure it meets the demands, and needs, of local people. In 1999 the Association took over the management of the Centre from the local authority and completed Asset Transfer and an over £1m Capital Project in 2010, which resulted in construction of a four-room eco-friendly annexe, doubling up on the lettable spaces and making the main Victorian building more energy efficient and fully accessible. The Centre is one of Bristol’s busiest, most loved and inclusive community buildings.
In the last 10 years the Centre has grown from strength to strength, developing the facilities, which now include six large multipurpose rooms available to hire on hourly basis, a catering kitchen, seven office spaces, an outdoor seating, growing and play area, an Open Access Computer lab, a café and a central Reception from which SWCA delivers a range of Signposting and Advice services. Services we offer to meet community needs includes weekly cooking and gardening courses, one to one computer support, employability support/advice, Tai Chi, stay and play and much more. Most recently due to Covid-19 we have a telephone befriending service, food bank and a community outreach programme. There are volunteering opportunities to build skills and promote inclusion, we support local people in taking actions on issues which matter to them and link people to the support they need enabling them to achieve their goals. The Centre is available for private, social and business hire.
As a membership organisation, we have 200 active member groups who use the Centre for faith and cultural activities, training and education, exercise, dance and hobbies, as well as personal development and voluntary and charitable sector members, who work with local people.
Role and responsibilities
The Strategy, Fundraising and Evaluation Associate will support SWCA in building a sustainable financial, business, engagement and development plan. Experience in organisational development, finance, fundraising, business evaluation and strategy are key to this role. Plus excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills; good knowledge of the community business and voluntary sectors and a sound understanding of the different protected groups, of social and community inclusion.
Specific responsibilities include:
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taking part in a half a day induction to familiarise yourself with the organisation
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facilitation and drawing on learning (Business Plan) from two to four sessions with the Board of
Trustees, and Management Team to include:
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exploring our development trust status,
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forming meaningful alliances with other organisations,
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improving engagement with local residents,
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communications with groups,
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partnership working with other organisations and
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evaluation summary of community response/action.
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analysis of income streams and scenarios in liaison with Finance Manager(trading vs grants).
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looking at possible different membership structures: individual members, community member groups
and associate members, also young members.
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evaluation of current service provision work in liaison with the Centre operational teams.
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creating a 3-page document / web content describing SWCA, its vision, aims and objectives based on the evaluation of services in liaison with the Digital Communications and Marketing Officer.
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fundraising in liaison with the Centre Director and Finance Manager to include writing and submitting bids, working to deadlines and in line with our fundraising strategy.
Person specification
Essential
Business and strategic planning.
Ability to engage, communicate with and work with trustees, staff and partners at all levels.
Ability to evaluate and assess an organisation’s activities and performance and recommend detailed next steps.
Fundraising and bid writing to trusts and ufoundations.
The ability to read financial accounts and financial uprojections/ budgets.
Proficiency with IT and computer-based information systems.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent analytical, written and verbal ucommunication skills.
Commitment to equal opportunities and ability to exercise this in practice.
Sound understanding of the community business and voluntary based sectors.
Desirable
Understanding of membership organisations.
Knowledge of governance models, legal frameworks, and best practice in accountability and reporting.
Deadline
Noon 22nd January 2021
Application process
For further information or informal conversation please contact the Centre Director, Goska Ong.
Applicants will be contacted by 26th January and contracts for successful applicants will be agreed by 29th January 2021. Successful applicant will attend a paid induction/meeting with staff and trustees week commencing 1st February 2021 TBA.
This post is supported by Power to Change Business Development Support Grant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Charlie Waller Trust is seeking an ambitious Head of Fundraising to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity, focussed on children and young people.
The successful candidate will need a strong background in all aspects of fundraising, proven ability to lead a fundraising team, and the drive to introduce new and successful income streams. As a member of the senior management team, you’ll have sound strategic ability and the skill to attract major funders, using your existing contacts and quickly establishing new ones in this highly visible role.
We have set ourselves challenging goals for expanding our training, education and resources during this critical period for mental health, especially through digital means. We need a Head of Fundraising who can generate the funds we need to reach thousands more young people, their parents, teachers and employers.
Application is by CV and covering letter; there is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached job description.
We will be reviewing all applications and shortlisting candidates as they're received and will try to establish a shortlist as quickly as possible. We will notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants by email once the shortlist has been established.
The advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if more than 30 applications are received.
The Trust aims to:
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Equip young people to look after their mental well being
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Exciting Job opportunity for an ambitious self-starter: we are looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.
The National House Project takes a ground-breaking approach through its commitment to enabling young people leaving care to achieve successful independence. The Project was co-designed with young people and works on cooperative principles through which adults and young people leaving care work together to refurbish properties that become their homes. We would like the successful candidate to be passionate about our work, with an ability to engage the young people our work reaches.
The first Local House Project was set-up in 2015 in Stoke-on-Trent with funding from the Dept for Education (DfE). We are a rapidly growing organisation with plans to develop nationally. We have developed an ambitious strategy to grow our fundraising; independently from the DfE, over the next five years. This role will involve the establishment and development of a new fundraising team (1 WTE initially). As our first fundraiser, the successful candidate will need to support the wider team to understand how their day-to-day roles will help with the growth of fundraising income. Working closely with our CEO, you will play a crucial role in our team, implementing the National House Project’s fundraising strategy and overseeing all our fundraising activity.
We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual who can bring their experience, skills and enthusiasm to develop exciting new opportunities. You will be a self-starter and strong communicator, with the ability to build effective and long-term relationships both internally and externally. You will have proven experience of inspiring and motivating donors and fundraising partners, enabling them to maximise all fundraising activities and deliver great results.
The post covers a wide remit of fundraising activities including Major Giving, Corporate Supporters and grant giving Trust and Foundations. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in securing donations from major donor and/or corporate sources. An understanding and appreciation of the importance of donor cultivation and stewardship is key.
The fundraising team will be supported by our administrative staff, and external fundraising and marketing & communications consultants initially, whilst we seek to embed our newly developed fundraising strategy. As the team grows, this new role offers exciting progression routes involving both line management and hands-on delivery across Major Giving, Corporate supporters and grant giving Trusts & Foundations.
You will be based at the NHP office in Crewe a minimum of 2 days per week. While your remaining time will be flexible, you will be expected to travel to Local House Projects and attend meetings with donors and partners across the country on a regular basis.
Application is by CV and covering letter. There is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached application pack.
Interviews will take place via zoom on Friday 12th February 2021. Please make sure you are available on this date.
Previous applicants need not apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Turn2us
Turn2us is a national charity that helps people through times of financial crisis, often caused by life changing situations like a bereavement or illness.
At Turn2us, we know that often it’s an unexpected event that can have the biggest impact on your life and working out where to get help can be very difficult. In a time of change or crisis, you need to know where you stand. That’s where we come in.
We support people through our grant giving service, website and helpline, and we also collaborate with specialist agencies and other organisations to help tackle the causes and symptoms of poverty.
During the Coronavirus pandemic Turn2us has been in the forefront of supporting people in our communities and we know that in the coming months the need for support is only going to grow. This is an exciting time to join a busy and dynamic team and being a part of the rebuilding our communities in these difficult times.
The opportunity
Over the last year, the organisation has seen an exceptional increase in the demand for our services and has been at the forefront of supporting families and individuals struggling because of the pandemic. We have seen significant growth in income generation and we are now entering the next phase of our growth and the evolution of our fundraising function. We are now keen for a creative Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic Income Generation team on this journey to supporting people to thrive.
About You
You will be an exceptional and multifaceted fundraiser, an excellent relationship manager with the skills to build upon our fundraising function within a growing charity. You will have an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for fundraising and working within a small team to build new high impact initiatives. You will be a true team player, eager to understand the work of the wider team and organisation’s ambitions and powerfully translate these for our supporters. An excellent project manager with a natural ability to create processes that empowers agile decision-making rather than slow things down.
The Role
The purpose of this role is to oversee the strategy and management of the organisation’s individual giving function with a focus on building long term relationships with current supporters and building a mid – value programme based on donor centric supporter journey’s. You will be responsible developing and leading a mid value programme and enabling to build a pipeline of major donors.
This is a full-time and permanent position and, in addition to the above salary, Turn2us also offers a competitive benefits package.
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GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager
Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature. We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations. We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.
Job Title: Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager
Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: 1 April 2021
Salary: £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus
Job Outline:
The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
- Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
- Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
- Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
- Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
- Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
- Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
- Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
- Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
- Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
- Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
- Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
- Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
- A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
- Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
- An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
- A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives
Advantageous Skills:
- Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
- Good working knowledge of CRM software
Career Progression
GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision. The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner. Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.
Annual Leave
In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days
Application Deadline: 15th February 2021
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We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Fundraising Officer to join our small fundraising team as we look to develop our existing income generation streams. With a focus on building relationships you will work with donors who give in different ways, such as individuals, community groups, trusts and foundations and corporate partners.
You will need to have great interpersonal skills, be confident when meeting new people, and have a desire to find new opportunities to promote the work of Designability and our case for support. You’ll be encouraged to put forward and develop your own fundraising ideas and a good level of creativity would be a benefit.
Designability is an independent national charity that enables disabled people to live with greater independence. Our expertise is in user-centred design, creating products with and for disabled people to improve and enrich their lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops new products and provides innovative services which deliver greater choice for disabled people. We are a creative and inspiring team, operating with the freedom to explore and deliver exciting new ways of working, beyond statutory provision.
You will be joining a team which includes mechanical and electronics engineers, workshop technicians, product designers, occupational therapists, fundraisers, researchers and administrators. Our team is led by strong values: we are creative, inclusive and practical, with our vision being to create a future where every person with a disability has the products they want to live the life they choose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fundraising Manager will optimise and execute the organisation’s fundraising activities in the UK. You will be responsible for a broad span of duties, from developing email marketing appeals and writing grant proposals to optimising and managing our development database and keeping regular contact with our donors and other stakeholders.
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Talitha Arts is seeking an experienced, results-driven fundraiser who has a proven track record in fundraising for charities and growing annual giving and income. Talitha Arts is in the midst of an exciting time - we are growing our practitioner base and external partnerships, both in the UK and abroad. We are seeking a relational Head of Fundraising who can expand on the current established portfolio, help to enable our growing charity’s groundwork by steadily increasing our grant income annually, and increase our small but dedicated donor base.
At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative ethos in their approach to development. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for the overall fundraising and development of Talitha Arts as a charity, including: leading, developing, implementing and communicating all fundraising initiatives for Talitha Arts.
This role is home-based (with occasional meetings in Central London).
Who are we?
Talitha Arts is a therapeutic arts charity that believes in empowering individuals through the freedom of the creative arts. We deliver training, and offer therapeutic arts workshops to partner organisations who work with clients that have experienced trauma (in particular: women who have experienced domestic violence, women who have been trafficked, refugees, people experiencing homelessness, and people with dementia).
Through our one-of-kind, person centred approach, Talitha Arts exists to serve individuals and communities by bringing restoration, transformation, and freedom to their lives. We believe in the unique value and dignity of the individual and offer unconditional positive regard to all participants.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will support the Chief Executive in providing a robust, comprehensive and proactive marketing service across our Society and lead the international marketing and promotion of our highly respected education, events and journal portfolio of products.
In addition, you will scope out new business opportunities to further strengthen and enhance our global leadership role in our speciality. As our Marketing Manager, you will be a leader on the team responsible for telling the world (and our Society) the story of our products. Additionally, you will be charged with crafting the strategy around the messaging and marketing for new product launches.
Marketing Manager Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive marketing plan; implement and monitor its performance
- Strengthen ISUOG’s brand across the organisation, both internally and externally
- Scope out and develop new promotional and business opportunities
- Manage the Society’s style guideline and propose opportunities to strengthen this
- Manage the website structure and other such platforms
- Work with the Senior Management Team to produce ISUOG’s Annual Report.
- Work with the Education Marketing Officer and Education team to manage the marketing and promotion of our comprehensive portfolio of education products to ensure sales targets are achieved or exceeded
- Working with the Events team, develop and implement a comprehensive promotional campaign for our flagship annual World Congress to ensure income targets can be achieved or exceeded
- Working in collaboration with the Managing Editor, ensure effective promotion of our flagship Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (UOG) Journal
- Working together with the Education, Events and Journal leads, educate both internal and external stakeholders about our product features and their benefits
- Create product content (e.g. sales documentation, case studies, product videos, website copy, blog posts) to articulate the benefits of our products to the world
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder is expected to perform.
Marketing Manager Requirements:
- Good first degree (2:1 preferred) in Marketing Management
- Solid experience in digital marketing, product marketing, and/or product management.
- Product marketing degree (desirable)
- Experience of working within a charity (desirable)
About the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG):
The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.
Location: The role is based from ISUOG House, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR (although subject to temporary home working due to COVID-19 restrictions).
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 per annum plus benefits
We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website.
Closing Date: 16th February 2021
You may have experience of the following: Marketing Manager, Senior Marketing Manager, Digital Project Manager, Digital Product Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, Product Manager, Product Management, Digital Service Manager, Email Marketing, Digital Project Coordinator, etc.
Ref: 96013
12 month maternity contract
Home based whilst restrictions are in place then moving to a mixed homeworking and office based structure
SportInspired is a national, award winning charity helping children and young people from the UK’s most deprived communities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
It is unacceptable that 4.1m children are growing up in poverty in the UK. We passionately believe sport has a vital part to play in improving the life-chances of those who need it most.
By 2030, we will be supporting every 9-year-old across the UK with our services. This role will play a key part in that growth.
Here’s what you will need to do:
Income Generation
- Lead on delivery and review of SportInspired’s fundraising strategy in line with 2030 vision
- Oversee and lead on the retention and growth of existing funding partnerships
- Oversee and lead on developing new funding partnerships across all SportInspired’s key income streams:
- Corporate
- Housing Associations
- Trusts & Foundations
- Councils
- Major Donors (new)
- Individual Giving (new)
- Legacy (new)
- Events (new)
- Produce compelling proposals across all income streams
- Manage funding pipeline
- Oversee all proposal submissions
- Directly mange key relationships
- Ensure donor journey supports long-term partnerships
- Ensure cross fertilisation across all relevant income streams is maximised
Communications
- Support the Communications Magner to develop a new Marketing and Communications strategy in line with 2030 vision
- Oversee the development of SportInspired’s key audiences, ultimately creating a thriving, engaged community across all media channels
- Oversee the professionalisation of SportInspired’s assets and content enabling the voices of the children we support to be heard and strengthen our supporter base
- Oversee the evolution of our audiences to raise income through the following channels:
- Legacy
- Individual Giving
- Events
Organisational Development & Governance
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, deliver the SportInspired strategy and ensure funding and communications supports SportInspired’s overall strategic aims
- Collaborate with all colleagues to ensure reporting deadlines are managed and met
- Lead on the development of new income streams, major donors, legacy and events
- Manage key relationships with Trustees to support income generation and growth
- Lead the development of annual and longer-term income generation plans and create robust systems, processes and best practices to implement those plans efficiently and effectively
- Report on departmental performance at Board Meetings and implement internal monitoring and reporting structures to ensure accountability
- Performance management and development of the team
- Monitor and review learning and development structure for team and make recommendations based on evidenced impact
Skills / Knowledge:
- Excellent communications skills with the ability to influence at a senior level
- Excellent, persuasive writing skills
- Excellent Microsoft office skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Understanding of fundraising regulations and best practices
- Deep understanding of fundraising frameworks and best practice
- Highly organised, with ability to manage your own and the team’s workload with competing priorities
- Commercially astute and credible professional
- Sharp attention to detail
- Open and transparent, shares knowledge with others
- Team player
- A passion for working with children and young people
- Desirable to have understanding of budgets and charity governance and financial management
Experience:
- High-level fundraising experience of personally securing five/six-figure partnerships
- Significant corporate fundraising experience with demonstrable income generation results
- Significant team management and team growth experience
- Significant proposal writing experience with proven ability to distil complex information into a compelling case for support
- Demonstrable experience of innovating to secure new funding
- Significant, successful experience of pitching for new partnerships
- Desirable to have worked successfully in a small to medium sized charity setting
- Experience using Salesforce or other CRM
- Desirable to have experience in a senior leadership role, with board reporting responsibilities
Notes:
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Part-time can be considered for exceptional candidates.
Equal opportunities employer
SportInspired values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community. We request that you complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to establish if there are different success rates between genders, people of different sexual orientation, ages, different ethnic backgrounds or faiths, and people with disabilities. Your answers will be treated confidentially and will not affect your application in any way.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to everyone who applies, so only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead our highly motivated and successful fundraising team, and take our income to a new level. This new position will develop our fundraising and communications strategy and oversee its implementation. The role includes working closely with colleagues in Zambia.
You will line manage a team of four who work out of our open plan office in Shrewsbury (or from home), and be a key member of the SMT, supporting the wider development of the organisation.
We are flexible on employee location but expect the post-holder to spend a considerable amount of time in the Shrewsbury office (at least 40%).
The successful candidate will have:
- Overall responsibility for defining and implementing our fundraising strategy, steadily increasing our income towards £2M
- Strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
- Senior fundraising experience with proven leadership skills and at least 3 years experience in a not for profit organisation
- Sound understanding of and ability to pursue a relationship based approach to raising funds
- Some experience of international development – ideally in a fundraising capacity. Familiarity with Zambia/southern Africa an advantage.
- Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team
To Apply
Once you have read the job description and Information Pack attached, please email your CV and a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4) with Director of Fundraising in the email subject title.
Our Vision: An Africa in which everyone has the opportunity to work and thrive.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.