Read Easy is a small, but rapidly growing charity that delivers life-changing opportunities to adults who struggle with their reading. We are, in fact, the only national organisation attempting to offer a confidential, free, one-to-one reading coaching programme for the thousands of adults in our communities who can’t read at all or who struggle to read.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for our work and has the initiative, skills and experience to really drive our fundraising so that we can extend our reach to all parts of the country as part of our new ten year strategic plan. 

We have developed a strong case for support, which includes detailed statistics demonstrating the need for Read Easy across the country. Our work has already received good national and local TV and other media coverage and our fundraising to date has demonstrated that there is significant interest amongst funders in supporting what we do. Candidates for this post will need to have the motivation, initiative and persuasive abilities to develop that interest and convert it into coherent and successful fundraising.

There are exciting times ahead for Read Easy and we are looking forward to welcoming a new member to our small Head Office Team in north Gloucestershire.The culture is friendly, focused, mature and hard working. For more information, please download the role profile here. To apply, please provide your CV with a covering letter laying out in detail why you are applying for the post and how you consider your skills and experience meet the job description. Please note that applicants who do not provide this detailed covering letter will not be considered.

Do you have a track record of strategic fundraising at a senior level and securing substantial income with major donors and or Corporates? We have a Head Of Fundraising role for a small start up health charity in West London

The Charity
We fund life saving research into particular health conditions affecting women. As a small start up charity we need someone who is a self starter and lead approaches to high value donors. They can offer some flexible working and possibly consider 4 days.

The Role
Lead the fundraising strategy, in collaboration with the CEO, who has a strong Corporate Fundraising background and in conjunction with the fundraising team.
Create and develop a fundraising strategy for major donors and corporates.
Oversee funding proposals across the team.
Take responsibility for the budget and maintain a pipeline.
Meet ambitious 6-7 figure income targets and achieve significant growth.
Develop a communications strategy, along with members of the communications team, to improve the reach and public awareness of the Charity.

The Candidate
Experience of working within a fundraising charity at a senior level.
Experience of devising and implementing fundraising and communications strategies.
Experience of setting and managing both income and expenditure budgets.
Experience of major donor fundraising gift asks, including proactive stewardship with high net worth individuals to maximise involvement and support.
Proven track record of securing six to seven figure donations from major donors (individuals or organisations)

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

As Head of Fundraising and Communications you will lead and develop our fundraising and external communications activities, ensuring we have sufficient income, and the right mix of income streams. We see there is potential to grow our income from regular giving, major donors and gift aid, but we’re excited to see what you propose when you’ve joined us.

You will work alongside your colleagues in our Senior Team to ensure we achieve our strategic aims, and specifically embedding a collaborative approach to income generation across KEMP.

As well as managing our Community Fundraiser and Database Administrator, you will have the opportunity to build your own high performing team to include a further 2 FTE roles.

About you

We want someone who will really grasp this opportunity with both hands. As well as energy and passion for your work, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of successful fundraising, through a variety of income streams, in the charity sector
• Experience of leading campaigns and communications which target different audiences through a range of media channels
• A practice of developing and using monitoring and evaluation processes to demonstrate impact and to drive improvements and direction
• That you are a confident speaker and networker with proven success of building corporate and major donor partnerships
• That you are an inspiring manager, able to strike the balance of keeping your team motivated and highly productive

To apply

Please send a CV and a supporting statement, setting out in detail why you are applying for this role and how you demonstrate that you possess what we need for this role.

Closing date 3 January 2020, 10am

Please visit our website to find out more about our work and organisation.

The Children's Hospital Charity in Sheffield has an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior fundraiser to lead and develop a high performing team of fundraisers, to shape the charity's fundraising landscape and at the same time helping young patients and their families to inspire the charity to be bolder, to be braver and to make every day count.

Children and young people visit Sheffield Children's Hospital with every condition imaginable. Every day their doctors and nurses treat children with ground-breaking medical advancements, making the hospital one of the top children's hospitals for paediatric care. The Children's Hospital is not a sad place, it is filled with smiles and laughter from all their patients. They are at the heart of everything the Hospital does, as they create a place for them to get better with everything they could possibly need. Sheffield Children's Hospital is an extraordinary place which has always depended on charitable support you can make a difference every day to the thousands of children and their families that visit.

The Head of Fundraising will lead a team of 15 including 5 direct reports across Corporate, Trusts & Foundations, Regular Giving, Major Donor, Legacies, In Mem & Tribute, Community & Events and Regional Fundraising revenue streams. The charity's income is £4m per annum and they have ambitious plans to increase fundraising income year on year to £5m by the end of 2020 and £6m by the end of 2021.

Reporting to the Charity Director who is hugely supportive, experienced and well-connected this role would suit someone with strong leadership experience across numerous income streams including corporate, major donor and individual giving, someone who is good at planning and bringing together fundraising and marketing in the best and most effective way to increase income as well as someone who can drive change and take everyone with them!

If you are interested in playing a key role in the future growth and success of this charity please contact Tony Williams at our recruitment partners, Eden Brown, on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Friday 17th January 2020 at 9am GMT.

Salary is competitive, contact us to find out more.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are working exclusively with Praxis to recruit a Head of Fundraising, they are looking for a successful fundraiser who is a strategic thinker, you will need to have a strong Trust Fundraising background and also take responsibility for the IG programme.

Praxis provide practical, legal and emotional support for migrants in crisis or at- risk.

The Role:
Develop a three year strategy and targets for trust fundraising
Develop and maintain grant application and reporting systems
Work with staff to ensure appropriate reporting, relationship building and provision of timely information to funders.
Provide in-depth analysis of giving trends across the database

Explore new ways of refining data analysis, in order to drive and inform our forward planning.
Work with and line-manage the work of the communications manager that supports fundraising
Take responsibility for online fundraising via the website and social media platforms supporting the communications manager to develop and deliver effective on-line campaigns.
Recruit and manage volunteers and interns as appropriate to support fundraising activities.

The Candidate:
Experience of developing and implementing fundraising strategies and plans.
At least four years experience in trust fundraising within a charity.
Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with trusts and corporate partners.
Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies.
Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids Highly numerate with strong analytical skills and confidence in handling financial data, forecasting, building budgets and reporting.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We reserve the right to close the role early.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Harris Hill is working with Advocate, a charity that obtains free legal services from barristers, for those who need it; find a Head of Fundraising and Communications on a 6 month contract.

Reporting to the CEO/COO, you will be will responsible for sustaining the charity's fundraising streams, internal/external communications, maintain profile with stakeholder's and ensure compliance with new and existing fundraising regulations.

As Head of, you will be responsible for the line management of the Fundraising and Events Officer, Volunteer Manager and Communications Officer.

We are looking for an experienced candidate but would suit a second jobber at this level or a manager looking to move up and gain further experience. That's not to say that someone with a long history at senior level, wouldn't want to work with a great charity and help develop this small but growing organisation.

The role is ideally full time but they are flexible. They are willing to consider the same salary for 4 day week and may consider higher salary for more experience candidates.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact me by applying.

Prospectus is excited to be working exclusively with the suicide prevention charity, James' Place to search for a Head of Fundraising/Senior Fundraising Manager to take up the newly created position.

James' Place exists to help men who are experiencing suicidal crisis. The charity opened its first centre in Liverpool last year and provides a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. A second centre will open in London in 2020.

This role is offered on a full or part time permanent basis to be based in their London office. The post holder will first be tasked with working with the Executive Director to develop an ambitious income generation strategy. This position offers a high amount of autonomy and flexibility with a good level of seniority to help build the organisation as it works towards opening more centres across the UK.

The selected candidate will be a proven fundraiser that has a fundraising generalist background and can work at pace in a growing organisation. The Head of Fundraising will be able to turn their hand to building relationships, meeting with corporate leaders, and stewarding donors too. Experience working with fundraising committees and a board of trustees is desired but not essential.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Our client, a leading advisory and funding body supporting the medical profession and their families, is currently recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Communications to lead on the delivery of their fundraising and communications programme.

The successful applicant will develop the fundraising and communication strategy, and will grow and diversify fundraising streams to maximise all income generation opportunities. The post holder will have overall responsibility for all aspects of delivery, including meeting agreed income generation targets, developing marketing materials and overseeing social media channels. This role requires a collaborative approach to ensure success.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable fundraising and communications experience, and a history of success in income generation. The organisation are looking for a proactive results-driven individual with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, and the confidence and ability to drive a strategy forward and inspire a team to success.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Lead and develop a team that includes community, events and individual giving at a time of ambitious growth in fundraising.

Drive and deliver the public fundraising strategy, maximising income, increasing awareness, and building strong relationships with the public.

Job specification

• Manage and support a direct team of three and wider team of 11 covering community fundraising, events and individual giving
• Encourage a culture of support and cross team working
• Develop a stewardship strategy to cultivate new and support existing donors
• Lead the team to develop new fundraising initiatives
• Manage and report back on the income and expenditure budgets for the team, reviewing ROI and potential investment opportunities
• Support the community fundraising team in building relationships with high value committees and groups
• Oversee the development and implementation of a direct marketing programme
• Liaise with the marketing team to ensure all public fundraising activities are communicated through all relevant channels

The position would best suit someone who has:

• strong leadership skills, can bring a team together, will support them in giving direction, taking ownership and creating a culture of high performance
• excellent attention to detail, can analyse, evaluate and report under close scrutiny
• credibility and proven experience in maximising opportunities to drive income generated from community, events, IG and legacies Has great attention to detail, can provide thorough reporting and take ownership of budgets and reporting
• exceptional stakeholder relationship building skills internally and externally
• the ability to put forward new ideas and new ways of thinking in fundraising

This charity offers core hours of 10-4pm and one day working from home.

                                     

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

A wonderful disability charity are looking for a Public Fundraising Lead (maternity cover) to oversee and lead on the creation and delivery of a new integrated community fundraising strategy including special and cultivation events for a maternity leave contract.

The Company A wonderful, well known disability charity that offers good flexible working.

The Role
Oversee and lead on the creation and delivery of a new integrated community fundraising strategy working in collaboration with the retail and communities teams to optimise public fundraising opportunities.

Oversee the delivery of a portfolio of strategically aligned special and cultivation events to maximise net income generation to the business and increase lifetime value by developing quality engagement and supporter communications.

Strategic direction and management of our Community fundraising, Special events and Cultivation events teams.

Management and performance line management for two direct line reports.

Event management Oversee the creation and delivery of annual parliamentary reception, flagship fundraising event and all public facing ticketed events.

Budget In collaboration with the Head of Public Fundraising, lead on budget creation. Responsible for income and expenditure budgets, monitoring and compliance with all financial procedures, identifying financial risk and leading team to complete quarterly reforecasts and monthly reporting

Governance Complying with all policy and procedure and external compliance such as GDPR, complaints and best fundraising practice

Stakeholder management Negotiating and managing internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive programme performance

Leadership and development Lead the team, by example, to achieve organisational objectives and provide a safe working space which nurtures employee potential.

The Candidate
Driving, developing and delivering Community Fundraising strategy
Managing income and expenditure budgets
Delivering high profile and high value events
Line Management
Managing internal stakeholders to deliver strategically aligned cultivation programme that meets the organisations needs
Managing high net-worth relationships
Managing relationships with external suppliers
Fundraising compliance and best practice

IMPORTANT NOTE

This role may close ear so please apply ASAP

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

A strong community fundraising manager is needed to lead on the strategic development of this income stream alongside special events.

Manage a team to integrate community fundraising within the wider charity and oversea the deliver of a variety of cultivation events.

Job specification

• Line manage two direct reports working to agreed KPIs
• Lead on the strategic direction of community fundraising
• Manage budgets, forecasting when necessary
• Oversee the creation and delivery of a variety of cultivation events

Person specification

• Experience in community fundraising management
• Ability to plan strategically whilst also being hands on
• Staff management experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Experience delivering high profile events, including the development and on the day delivery
• A strong communicator, relationship builder and negotiator with people internally and externally and at all levels

                   

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

A worldwide leading humanitarian charity based in the heart of London are actively recruiting for a bright, tenacious and experienced Interim Head of Institutional Funding for a 6 month period.

This is a significant role within this organisation leading on the review and implementation of the Institutional fundraising strategy for both their UK and International work.

The role is part of the Fundraising's Senior Leadership team and provides vision, strategic direction and leadership to ensure the charity maximise funding and influence through institutional partnerships. The role matrix manages a team of 27 FTE including dispersed staff and works with stakeholders across the entire organisation, notably at senior level within Operations and Policy & Advocacy.

Key duties for this role will include:

*To be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of an annual Institutional fundraising strategy to achieve annual financial and non-financial targets.
*To oversee and quality assure the team's input into the development of annual restricted fundraising plans for the UK and International services/thematic areas, ensuring the institutional funding strategy is strategically aligned with the organisations operational priorities and dovetails with other funding streams' strategies.
*To be the lead on Institutional Fundraising within the organisation with authority to make decisions about Institutional Fundraising policy and strategy on behalf of other managers where applicable.
*To lead communications on Institutional fundraising via all mediums including website.
*To work closely and pro-actively with other teams and senior stakeholders within the organisation and beyond as appropriate to identify and unlock Institutional funding streams to maintain sustainable financial support for the charity's work.
*To ensure that the team undertakes significant networking, research and information gathering on a regular basis to stay appraised of all the latest trends affecting Institutional fundraising and to gain intelligence on Institutional funding streams to inform account plans and the overall strategy.
*To guide fundraisers in the development account management plans and fundraising proposals and to retain oversight of the quality of Institutional funding submissions.
*To lead on the development of large and complex funding proposals to major Institutional funding streams where needed.
*To provide expertise in brokering both financial and non-financial relationships with institutions.
*To work with and support senior managers to develop strategies and plans that are attractive to external funders.
*To ensure that systems are in place for the team to provide effective stewardship of funds, meeting all donor terms and drawing income down to schedule.
*To ensure the fundraising database is accessed and updated as per agreed guidelines and that fundraisers are consistently adhering to internal business development tools and processes.
*To develop and motivate team members to sustain high performance, through effective challenge, prioritisation support, learning and development support, career planning and performance management.
*To ensure that all team members understand their responsibilities and objectives and to keep staff informed of relevant organisational plans and updates on development.
*To effectively lead and support team members through change.

This role will compliment a driven, smart working, proactive and personable candidate who in return for their effective smart work will receive an excellent working environment, the chance to work with a truly valuable and well known organisation and implement some very worth while and much needed work.

If you have the necessary skill set and experience and are immediately available to start work in January 2020 then please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV along with your contact details.

Please note ***The closing date for applications for this role is the 2nd January 2020 and interviews will take place in London on the 9th January 2020.***

This is your chance to build a better future. This unique role offers the opportunity to help the RSPB and the wider environment movement shape the policies we need to tackle the ecological and climate emergencies.

Head of Future Nature
Reference number: A3671219
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Salary starting at: £39,970 to £43,301 per annum. Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range.
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent

Working with colleagues from across the four countries of the UK, you will lead a team of policy staff and economists in strengthening our understanding of the links between ecological health and human flourishing; and in re-imagining political and economic decision-making to rebuild a thriving natural environment. Translating this into concrete, compelling ideas for policy change, you will campaign with a broad community of interests from farmers to youth groups, health professionals and activists, challenging governments and businesses to adopt new ways of thinking and working. You will champion new laws to drive the recovery of nature and help put nature-based solutions at the heart of the battle against climate change.

You will ensure that green finance initiatives take account of the importance of biodiversity, helping investors navigate the risks associated with biodiversity loss, and working with our Conservation Investment team to build and promote scale-able and investable projects. At a local level, you and your team will provide the economic evidence-base for investments in nature; bolstering ecological, place-based economies where the value of the natural world, and of sustainably produced goods and services, is retained by and benefits local communities.

To succeed in this exciting role you will need to have a background in politics, public policy, economics or business; to feel passionately about the natural world; to work well in teams, networks and movements; and to think imaginatively and rigorously about how governments, institutions and businesses make decisions. In turn you will join a friendly and dynamic RSPB community, committed to creating a better future for nature.

Closing date: 10 January 2020
Interview date: 24 January 2020

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website, where you can download the role profile and application details.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A3671219 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.  

1. DESIGNATION                 Fundraising Officer
2. HOURS                               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY                              NJC Scale 12 - 15 (£21,589 - £22,401) + 5% Pension Contribution
4. LOCATION                         Registered Office, Warrington
5. RESPONSIBLE TO           Head of Fundraising, Community Fundraising Manager
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR      Fundraising Volunteers
7. PURPOSE OF POST

7.1 To grow PAPYRUS’ community fundraising income by building and maintaining long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with volunteer fundraisers

1. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

PAPYRUS Fundraising team, volunteer fundraisers donors & prospective donors, grant-making trust and foundation representatives and PAPYRUS staff & volunteers

1. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1 To respond to volunteer fundraising enquiries, provide appropriate information and ongoing encouragement via phone, email and letter

9.2 Work closely with other members of the Fundraising team ensure accurate and timely recording of all enquiries, follow-ups and donations, adhering to and within agreed stewardship and data protection protocols

9.3 Liaise with colleagues to ensure all progress reports and evaluations are prepared and completed within the agreed deadlines

9.4 To contribute to the content and updating of information on PAPYRUS website and literature as required

9.5 Respect confidentiality within PAPYRUS policy and manage data appropriately in line with the Data Protection Act 2017.

9.6 Understand relevant duties and manage matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.

9.7 Attend training courses as required.

10. ADDITIONAL DUTIES - It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff

11. CONFIDENTIALITY - It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy

12. BASIC PRINCIPLES - The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level

13. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE - Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Scheme check

14.   QUALIFICATIONS - See Person Specification