Head Of 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.

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.

The role will be focused on leading the organisation's fundraising team in order to achieve income generation targets to match the service delivery aspirations of the organisation.

This post holder will be a fundraising professional with integrity, passion, motivation and ingenuity. The postholder will be innovative and creative in their approach in an organisation that welcomes opportunities to do things a little differently.

The key focus of the post will be:

• Maintaining and expanding the current income generation of AWARE
• Developing our fundraising offer through diversifying our fundraising plans whilst focusing on those which are effective
• Supporting the strategic development of the organisation
• Responsibility for the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the organisation's fundraising strategy

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 7th December 

Interview dates: Interviews will take place on 15th, 18th & 19th December

Please read the Job Information Pack thoroughly and then complete the Application Form for this role, ensuring you have included contact details, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.

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.

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)

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.

We are proud to be working with a community charity working in east London to recruit for their new Head of Fundraising and Communications. This role will be hands-on with the fundraising, holding high-value donor relationships and will lead a small team of three people raising circa £1m.
 
This organisation is at the heart of their community and you will be incredibly close to the beneficiaries, ensuring you are inspired and motivated.
 
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate:
 
- Experience in developing fundraising strategy and leading a team to deliver a growth income
- Good experience across a mix of fundraising streams, ideally with a background in high-value fundraising
- Excellent internal stakeholder management skills, with the ability to persuade and influence
- A passion for equality and social justice
 
Closing date: Asap
Interview date: 29^th November
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
 
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with an amazing Children’s Charity to find their new head of Fundraising and Communications.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with an expectation of working from their Amersham office at least 2 days per week. This can be worked full time or part time (Minimum 28 hours/ 35 hours across a minimum of 4x).

Reporting into the Director of development, the head of fundraising and communications will contribute fully across the whole organization on the strategic direction and plans for growth and sustainability through core income generation and communications. You will support the director of development to implement the fundraising communication strategies, and manage and monitor performance against budgets and business plans.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead, motivate, and manage the fundraising and communications team, including regularly monitoring performance to deliver against objectives and budgets.

· Lead and manage the development of team members, so that they are equipped with the skills and confidence to perform their roles.

· Implement and deliver on clear and realistic fundraising and communication strategies to ensure objectives and targets are met, as agreed with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership team, and the Board.

· Work in collaboration with the chief executive, director of development, selected trustees, and the fundraising and communications team to build existing income streams and develop innovative and effective plans to secure long term sustainable funding.

· Manage brand and external messaging to ensure consistency and co-ordination across the organization, to build a positive reputation and strong public recognition.

· Oversee the liaison and communications of all stakeholders, patrons and ensure all key individuals are kept updated with the charity’s progress and are invited to events as appropriate.

· Co-ordinate the production of reports against targets for the fundraising & communications sub-committee and the Board meetings and support the senior leadership team on other relevant reports and papers.

Person Specification:

· Have a good understanding of health and the charity sectors across the UK.

· Ability to think at a strategic and operational business level including project planning, monitoring and evaluation.

· Ability to manage effectively and retain enthusiasm, passion and commitment of all individuals whilst meeting and exceeding targets.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.

· Ability to remain positive and constructive under pressure and embrace feedback.

· Proven track record of running and managing fundraising & communication teams.

· Proven track record of securing substantial income and building long term relationships.

· Managing high performing teams to achieve objectives.

· Experience in different areas of fundraising, marketing and communications.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

This role matters: this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and strategic individual to join our well respected local charity. You will lead, motivate and empower our fundraising team, building new levels of confidence and ambition.

We want to innovate and try new initiatives, test and learn, and use that learning to move forward. St John’s is a local charity that puts patients and families at the heart of everything we do to ensure that on the journey towards the end of life, we provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time.  

As we approach 40 years as an outstanding Hospice it is critical that we invest in our Income Generation team, grow fundraising capacity and ensure we have a strong foundation for financial sustainability: our community needs us to be there for one of the most difficult times in their lives. 

If you are looking to take on a role where every day you can see the difference you have made to people's lives, come and join us. *A relocation contribution is available for eligible candidates, further details available on request.

We also offer a generous employment benefits package, which includes

• 27 days annual leave, plus usual bank holidays (for full time employees, pro rata for part time employees).
• A non-contributory pension scheme, fully stakeholder compliant and to which, if desired, you can contribute up to the statutory maximum. Currently the Hospice contributes 8% to the stakeholder pension scheme.
• Continuing Professional Development, including a range of training programmes and opportunities to develop and enhance your knowledge, skills and confidence.
• The health, safety and welfare of our employees is very important, and we offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including cash back on dental, optical & therapy treatment.

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Our client is a Youth Charity based in Central London that provides fantastic opportunities for young people across a wide range of adventures. They are seeking a Central Fundraising Lead to shape, drive, and execute the fundraising strategy on a national level.

Central Fundraising Lead

Permanent

Full time

Hybrid working - Office based in Lambeth (SE1)

Salary - £40,000

Interviewing on a rolling basis

About the Charity:

This is a growing charity that delivers life-changing adventures for young people. Working with its staff, volunteers, etc, to build a vision and strategy to further improve the astounding contribution already made through its work to the lives of thousands of young people and other service users.

About the Role:

As the Central Fundraising Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a dynamic team managing membership, merchandising, trusts, supporter care, merchandising and all other national fundraising initiatives.

You will possess particular strength in trust application writing and ensure the effective solicitation of trust funds to support the charity's objectives.

You will build and manage relationships with high-value individuals from already established and prospective corporate partners and work with setting up working committees, trustees, etc to increase income for the charity.

The role collaborates closely with the Regional Fundraising Manager, ensuring that both national and unit/local level fundraising efforts complement one another for the greater benefit of the charity.

About the Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have a recognised qualification in fundraising or non-profit management or extensive experience in fundraising.

They will be highly experienced in building new relationships with high-value stakeholders and be able to manage the existing pipeline of relationships that are essential to the charity.

They will have a proven track record of securing significant funds from trusts and foundations, and exceptional writing skills with particular strength in trust application writing.

You will have experience in managing and developing a team and proficiency in using donor management systems and fundraising software.

You should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and foster a collaborative spirit. The role requires a willingness to travel as needed for events, meetings, or training sessions.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV to Tanya at Charity People. If your CV is of interest, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis. We wish you all the best in your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

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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Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. This organisation has a diverse team of c.80 staff and c.150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats, and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan, and in Georgia. They offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programs in the community, and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

It is an exciting time to join, with ambitious plans in development to raise the organisations profile and deliver their strategic objectives over the coming years so they can broaden reach and deepen impact for dogs, cats, pet owners, and communities. They feel the urgency of soaring demand for their vital work and feel relentless in their commitment to rise to meet it.

The Philanthropy Manager will lead corporate and trust fundraising, working closely with the Head of Fundraising, Head of International Projects and Relations, and the wider Senior Management Team. You will plan and deliver tailored and engaging applications and pitches, securing both restricted and unrestricted funding.

This role will take ownership of the corporate and trust fundraising strategies, researching new opportunities, developing budgets and approaches, as well as leading the day-to-day relationship management of these important partners.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will:

• Lead corporate and trust fundraising and develop these areas to increase net income and establish long-term relationships
• Identify new opportunities within corporate and trust fundraising supporting an income target of c.£200k from Trusts and c.£70k from Corporate
• Manage and maintain the corporate and trust pipelines, including inputting into the annual budget and monthly management account processes
• Lead the day-to-day management and stewardship of a portfolio of corporate and grant making bodies, developing tailored plans for each existing and potential funder

Ideal skills and experience:

• Proven and successful track record of working with corporate partners or trusts and foundations at 4- and 5-figure level
• Passion for working with organisations and institutional funders to deliver transformative growth
• Experience of trust and foundation fundraising techniques and project bid submissions
• Enjoyment of networking and building relationships

Employee benefits include:

• 33 days (including statutory bank holidays) annual leave, increasing to 34 days after two years’ service and 35 days after five years
• An extra day off on your birthday
• On completion of two years’ service, staff have the option to buy or sell up to five days annual leave each year
• Permanent members of staff, on completion of 2 years’ service, have the opportunity to have an extra five days paid annual leave a year if they are volunteering on a organisation-supported project
• 10 days sick pay will be paid to staff in a rolling year
• Health Cash Plan, including visits to the dentist, optician, physiotherapist, chiropractors etc.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% off veterinary fees and cost price pet food
• Cycle to work schemes
• Interest free season ticket loan

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.