We're looking for a Fundraising and Charity Manager with experience of managing successful fundraising programmes to join us. You will be responsible for overseeing:

• the oversight and execution of the RFU’s fundraising and CSR strategies
• the meeting of fundraising targets set
• servicing and supporting the Fundraising and Oversight, Campaign Team and Internal Project Team  

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing successful revenue generating or fundraising programmes from a variety of sources, public and private
• Proven success of securing major donations from individuals and corporates
• Experience of liaising with high net-worth individuals and major donors
• Bid writing experience to charity and public sectors
• Fundraising event management and delivery experience
• Proven success at management level within charities or business development.
• Demonstrable success in revenue generation and strategic planning with particular emphasis on growth strategies.
• Understanding of CSR and how it contributes to an organisation’s strategic objectives
• Experience of developing and delivering high quality projects, working in partnership with different entities.
• An understanding of the sport/rugby landscape would be an advantage.
• Experience of working and communicating with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of managing people, budgets and projects

The RFU also offers competitive benefits, a culture built on solid core values and an opportunity to join an organisation that is extremely dedicated and passionate about the work that they do.

The game of Rugby has always been defined by its inherent inclusivity and valuing individual contributions. As such, we strive to create an inclusive workplace by attracting the most talented individuals and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, disability status or any other dimensions of diversity.

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Fundraising Manager- Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA)

The NCA has developed an ambitious strategy to develop and grow our Charitable income over the next five years. This will involve the establishment and development of a new charity fundraising team (5.8 WTE initially), to be led by the Fundraising Manager.

The NCA brings together over 19,000 staff and a range of hospital and community healthcare services across Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust under a group arrangement. The NCA covers the local communities of Salford, Oldham, Bury, Rochdale and North Manchester. 

This is an exciting time as we look to totally transform our charity’s visibility, including through new dedicated charity branding. The Fundraising Manager will play a crucial role, responsible for managing and implementing the NCA’s fundraising strategy and overseeing all of our fundraising activity. The role involves both line management and hands-on delivery across Individual Giving, Community Fundraising, Corporate and Trust sources.

The team will consist of fundraising, communications and marketing, and administrative staff. The charity’s purpose is to raise funds to enhance and improve the experience of patients and service users across our services. This will include general unrestricted fundraising as well as targeted campaigns focusing on our specialist services.

The post holder will be expected to utilise and leverage our existing key assets, in particular our local community, by delivering a place-based approach to our fundraising development to enhance the Charity’s local appeal.

The post is based at Salford Royal Hospital, but cross site working will be necessary.

Interviews will take place week commencing 9th March 2020

In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups.  Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job Description

The Field Studies Council (FSC) is the UK’s leading charity sector provider of outdoor environmental education. Much of our work is based at our Field Centres, which have an international reputation for high standards of school and university teaching and associated facilities.

This is a permanent full time position based at FSC Head Office, Nr Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Overall Job purpose:

Working under the direction of the Commercial Director and in line with FSC’s new business strategy, this is a key operational role which will have day-to-day management responsibility for raising funds by researching and applying to appropriate grant-making Trusts and Statutory bodies and growing corporate and individual donors. The post holder will work with relevant stakeholders to develop ideas and projects which are then progressed into funding applications. They will also identify and build partnerships with other agencies to maximise FSC’s access to other funding sources, and will build and manage relationships with funders to increase income generation.

The post will include the need to travel to FSC locations and other venues across the UK and occasionally abroad, and will involve some overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

· Working with the Commercial Director and the Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver a grant income and fundraising plan for FSC to increase income generation for the charity

· Contributing to the development and management of an annual fundraising budget, agreeing fundraising income targets and expenditure and working to achieve those targets

· Line managing a small team of fundraising officers, including carrying out personal development reviews in line with FSC procedures, and where necessary managing and supporting a team of fundraising volunteers

· Communicating the charity’s funding needs in a clear, consistent way to potential trust funders through high quality funding applications, face to face meetings and presentations

· Building and maintaining strong, long term relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other institutional funders

· Working with Heads of Group and managers to support local fundraising initiatives and regional priorities

· Developing and managing a database of Trust and Statutory funders

· Developing and implementing initiatives to grow corporate and individual donors

· Researching and staying abreast of changes and developments in the funding landscape; keeping up to date with funding opportunities from public sector funding streams including local and central government

· Attending networking events and meetings with potential donors and partners

· Preparing reports and giving presentations on fundraising progress to the senior leadership team and the trustee board as and when required

Benefits

• Holidays - 28 day inc bank holidays (increases with length of service - up to 5 extra days)
• Pension
• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance programme
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Friendly Team
• Free parking
• FSC Workwear
• Training & Development
• Happy to talk flexible working!

For further details and to apply please visit our website

The closing date for receipt of your completed application will be 12 noon on Monday 16 March 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place at FSC Head Office on Friday 27 March 2020

Please note we do not accept CV’s without a completed application form.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Salary: £30,012.00 to £35,790.00 /year

The Mulberry Centre (TMC) is an award-winning cancer information and support centre and an independent charity, based on the grounds of the West Middlesex University Hospital in Isleworth, West London. It has been open for over 18 years and has provided services and support to more than 15,000 people.

The Mulberry Centre plans to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our work.  We are seeking a Fundraising and Communications Manager role to work closely with the Executive Director and the Fundraising Committee.

The Fundraising and Communications Manager will develop and deliver an integrated and effective fundraising and communications strategy to grow income and to raise our profile in the community. You will have specific role/portfolio responsibility for relationships with trusts and foundations, HNWIs, corporates, community supporters and volunteer fundraisers. You will also line manage a part-time Fundraising and Communications Officer who will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications plan for the Centre and the fundraising activities.

We are looking for an experienced and talented fundraiser with successful line management experience. The candidate will have proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications, negotiate sponsorship deals and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors.

They will need to be a natural multi-tasker and have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, reporting to funders and managing key corporate, HNWI, community and key fundraising volunteer accounts. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets. 

To apply, please refer to the Information Pack and email a comprehensive CV and a covering letter showing evidence of how you meet the personal specification of the role no later than 5pm on Wednesday 11th March 2020.  We will not be accepting CV's only.

Local Fundraising Relationship Manager

Homebased – covering East Yorkshire and Hull regions

£27,472 to £29,091 per annum pro-rata

Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager supporting the East Yorkshire and Hull regions.

This role is homebased and will involve travel within the Community Team area and to team meetings regionally and nationally. Willingness to work unsocial hours in the evening and at weekends including some overnight stays away to attend meetings, training and workshops is required.

The role

As a Local Fundraising Relationship Manager at Guide Dogs, you will develop and implement a local plan as part of the community fundraising strategy delivering significant volunteer-led income through a person-centred approach. You will need to build effective relationships to empower and enable fundraising groups, donors and supporters to identify their fundraising aspirations and create plans to achieve them.

Who we’re looking for

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following skills and experience:

• Experience of professional fundraising or equivalent (e.g. marketing, sales, business development).

• Experience of working to and achieving financial targets and deadlines.

• Experience of increasing income through identifying and delivering new fundraising development opportunities.

• Experience of managing and developing fundraising groups and volunteers

• Excellent relationship manager and motivator of volunteers and fundraisers.

• Ability to take a strategic approach to developing fundraising support in the Community Team area. Ability to self-motivate, prioritise workload and resolve problems and issues.

To find the full list of requirements, please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 19 hours per week offering flexibility on working day arrangements, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year pro-rata. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

As the Senior member of a growing fundraising team, the majority of your time will be as a hands on fundraiser, focused on developing new and as yet largely untapped sources of funding,with a target of growing new income streams.

Charity Is a national charity that provides support to prisoners, people with convictions, and their families. We support people to make a fresh start, and minimise the harm that can be caused by imprisonment to people who have committed offences, to families and to communities.

The Role
Lead, manage and inspire the fundraising team
Increase annual charitable income from the team
Work with business Development colleagues and regional Heads of Services to develop regional plans to ensure fundraising, business development and service delivery strategies are aligned.
Your focus will be within the City of London including the City Livery companies, the legal sector, and from other opportunities including businesses in London, High Value/Major Donors, and the Big Lottery.
Achieve sustained growth in subsequent years, on the basis of targets to be agreed with the SLT.
Work closely with the chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Finance to monitor fundraising performance against budget and targets
Ensure the charity are achieving an appropriate mix of unrestricted and restricted income
Monitor restricted grants against expenditure and agree priorities, deadlines and planning time scales for applications and appeals.

The Candidate
A successful demonstrable track record of raising significant funds from companies, trusts and foundations.
Experience of developing action plans and budgets.
Experience of using and getting the best from a fundraising database.
Experience of one of more other types of fundraising activity (this might include individual giving, major donors, legacies, community fundraising and events)
Experience of successfully recruiting and managing staff.

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.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Community Fundraising Officer. Please take the time to read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION then complete the APPLICATION FORM found on on our website.  Please do not send a CV as we are unable to accept them.

** This posts has become vacant due to growth and internal promotion and previous applicants need not apply.

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

Every day in the UK, 34 young adults are diagnosed with cancer and can face a journey fraught with uncertainty and fear. Trekstock exist to help young adults thrive with, through and beyond a diagnosis of cancer, ensuring that no young adult in the UK faces the disease alone. They deliver physical, practical and social support programmes tailored to the needs of young adults, to give them a better chance of living well through, and beyond cancer.

Whilst small (the current full team is 7, including the office dog, Serge, who is a vital member of the team), they have a growing supporter base, which requires a passionate, energetic and dedicated High Value Fundraising Officer to join the growing team. In the last financial year (18/19) they increased fundraising by 40%, ending the year with a total of c. £450k meaning this financial year’s target currently stands at £500k, which they are well on the way to achieving (year end, May).

This is a hybrid role, working across, in the main Trust and Corporate fundraising, supporting the Head of Fundraising in creating and building a vibrant philanthropic programme. The Head of Fundraising is an exceptional fundraiser, who is helping Trekstock to upscale their offering and the successful candidate will be joining at a time of growth with the recent appointment of a community fundraising officer and communications officer. The board of Trustees is highly engaged and willing to open their contact books providing unrivalled exposure and opportunity for young fundraisers.

Currently, funding is weighted towards community (c.£200k), but the successful applicant will play a key part in re-focusing high value income with a potential team target of c.£280k with an even split between trust and corporate work. Fantastic relationships have already been built with some key foundations and the successful candidate will be expected to manage, grow and replicate these with the ongoing support of the Chief Executive and Head of Fundraising.

Trekstock need a High Value Fundraising Officer to:

• Push the current prospect research, trust and corporate function from ‘desk research’ towards re-engagement, engagement and results

• Work towards a personal target to be decided on appointment, engaging funders (trusts and corporate bodies), who give up to £10,000 • Work with the Head of Fundraising, Chief Executive and Community Fundraiser to drive the strategic engagement of new funders

• Work with the Community and Communications Officers as well as the Service lead to help evolve and grow the project portfolio, with a specific view to capitalising on regional opportunities and small corporate contacts

• Work comfortably across all areas of fundraising, rolling up their sleeves and helping other teams as well as taking on the administrative tasks associated with a small charity

• Support the Head of Fundraising and Chief Executive to deliver a separate, capital project (up to £75k), by delivering bespoke cases for support and other fundraising collateral

The position would best suit:

• A passionate fundraiser, looking to take the next step in the career, learning from a strong, dedicated group of fundraisers, across multiple income streams

• An excellent relationship builder, motivated by maintaining strong links with a small established portfolio of donors as well as generating new income by engaging new funders (a 50:50 split towards portfolio management and new business)

• An exceptional writer with a keen eye for detail

• Someone with experience using database software

• Someone who works well under pressure and in a small team – relishing the opportunity to gain experience in a fast paced, flat structured environment

Deadline for applications is 21st February with interviews 27/28th Feb

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and deliver an innovative and high quality fundraising strategy for community, individual and corporate support to maximise income and meet fundraising targets
• To develop, manage and deliver the income and expenditure budget for community, individual and corporate fundraising
• To raise awareness in the community of South Bucks Hospice and its work
• To build relationships in the community though proactive networking and community events
• To develop and manage prospect research and pipeline management
• To manage and motive fundraising volunteers to support the achievements of the fundraising objectives
• To manage the process of administration of donations, maintaining accurate fundraising records and ensuring the effectiveness of the fundraising database
• To motivate, manage, support and lead the effectiveness of the fundraising team

The main responsibilities are:

Key Result Areas

• To proactively working in the community to develop and foster relationships with new supporters identifying key local supporters and those with influence in community
• Form, nurture and maintain excellent relationships with existing supporters and volunteers to develop their contribution to the hospice including through supporting/attending local events
• To grow the number of corporate, individual and community supporters to maximise the potential of these partnerships
• To implement robust strong stewardship of supporters to ensure excellent supporter retention is achieved
• To create new and develop existing fundraising campaigns
• To develop , manage and deliver a community events programme aimed at inviting the local community into the hospice
• To grow a network of proactive and engaged volunteer supporters who are able to fundraise on behalf of South Bucks Hospice and represent South Bucks Hospice as speakers and at events
• To devise project plans, marketing plans, timelines and budgets for each of the community, individual and corporate income streams
• To be responsible for the recording and flow of donor and fundraising information through effective use of the fundraising database and internal and external reporting requirements
• To utilise, oversee and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of South Bucks Hospice, including press, website and the social media
• To develop fundraising material and literature to support fundraising and the promotion of the hospice and its work
• To review, develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved.
• To keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and ensure compliance with latest legislation

Behavioural Values

• Appreciates the impact that decisions and actions have on the business

• Ability to ensure that objectives or tasks are delivered on time and to an agreed quality

• Crucial front line operational role as part of team that delivers high quality services to  a range of clients

• Pro-active and responsive to requirements to clients and colleague; a team player

• Fully understands internal and external customer expectations and requirements, and works to ensure these are exceeded and delight customers

• Works co-operatively and productively with others, to achieve results.

• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in fundraising

• Takes the initiative to work across boundaries to resolve challenges

• Demonstrates commitment and loyalty to South Bucks Hospice

• Self-motivated individual with strong customer focus

• Able to choose a method of communication that is appropriate and effective for a given situation, to incorporate the difference mediums of listening, verbal and written

• Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches

• Works with honesty and integrity and maintains the reputation of South Bucks Hospice

• Does the right thing for the long term success of South Bucks Hospice

Personal Attributes

• Any qualifications needed with minimum of two years’ experience within a similar position.

• Good understanding of fundraising regulations and standards

• Demonstrate a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail

• Excel and Word skills

• Punctual and presentable

• Good team player

• Willing to learn

• Effective Communications with colleagues and Management team

• Calm temperament under pressured conditions

• Willingness to travel to clients locations

• Customer Service focussed

A great opportunity to lead a team of regional fundraisers across south-east England.

Use your leadership skills to support and develop a team of six community fundraisers covering SE England. Support them in developing relationships with volunteers, community groups, small trusts and local corporates.

You will be an experienced regional fundraiser, committed to upskilling and developing your team. You will encourage them to share best practice, develop new opportunities and maximise current ones.

Job specification

• Manage a dispersed community fundraising team, ensuring they have the skills and confidence to be the best fundraisers and advocates for the charity
• Provide exceptional support to the charity’s volunteers
• Prepare and monitor budgets for the team and support them in meeting their targets and reviewing ROI
• Support the delivery of fundraising plans and UK-wide initiatives, including emergency appeals
• Work to identify opportunities in the area where there are potentially higher level relationships to be made
• Maximise opportunities for volunteer involvement withing the community fundraising programme

Person specification

To succeed in this role you need to have:

• extensive community or regional fundraising experience, including working with and motivating volunteers
• experience leading a team, ideally of remote staff, providing support and development opportunities
• budget management experience
• strong relationship management and excellent communication skills to help build trust at all levels
• the ability to prioritise your workload
• the flexibility to be able to cover a large area and work calmly under pressure

You will need a full driving licence and be able to travel across SE England on a regular basis.

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.

This is an exciting role for a professional with strong and comprehensive fundraising experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you.

Working 2 days per week, the ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising activities: events, trusts & foundations, corporate (payroll giving, match-funding). You need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role. This role is new and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team).

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and an accompanying letter detailing how your experience fulfils the requirements of the post as detailed in the job descrption.

We are delighted to work one of the longest standing charities in the UK, as they launch their new 8 year fundraising strategy this February.

They support thousands of young people of all backgrounds to better their lives, as well as providing a range of crucial support to seafarers. They hired a new Director of Fundraising a year ago, who has been instrumental in ‘rebooting’ the fundraising unit, building a great team, and is now on the look out for a talented and ambitious Corporate / Partnerships Fundraiser.

About the role

• The current portfolio is approx. 200k of various maritime and youth style partnerships (30% of the role approx.)

• The new biz target is 275k for the next year. There is a strong pipeline and lots of conversations to pick up on (70% of the role approx.)

• Huge opportunity to shape the role, working closely with the DoF&C on developing the overall strategy

• Work closely with marketing, major donor, trusts and other teams to maximise charity-wide income opportunities

• The long term plan is to hire an officer that this role would ultimately manage

What we're looking for

• A Corporate Partnership Manager (or equivalent) looking for a new challenge OR an exec/officer with several years experience looking to step up!

• New biz experience is a must, from prospect research through to bringing on partnerships

• A self starter who wants the responsibility of a corporate function

• A creative & collaborate thinker – strong interdepartmental relationships key

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Liam Huse 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.

Armagh Robinson Library (ARL) is raising an endowment fund to generate long-term income to sustain its services.  The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded it a grant to match donations £1: £1 up to a total of £1 million over four years.  Donations of £300,000 have been received.  We aim to raise a further £700,000 by March 2022.

ARL wishes to receive expressions of interest from appropriately qualified professionals for appointment as Fundraising Manager, to secure major donations from private and corporate philanthropy in Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally.  Membership of the Institute of Fundraising is expected and a successful track record in this type of fundraising is essential.

Armagh Robinson Library is the oldest publicly-accessible library in Northern Ireland, a registered Visitor Attraction and an Accredited Museum in the heart of Armagh City. 

For more information, please see the Library’s website or contact the Very Reverend Gregory Dunstan, Dean of Armagh, at Armagh Robinson Library.

Refugee Women Connect (RWC) is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Due to the nature of the work of the charity this role is open to women only (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Job Purpose

• To proactively seek out funding opportunities and meet fundraising targets
• Manage and deliver our fundraising strategy.

Main Duties and Areas of Responsibility

• Manage the fundraising strategy and budget and ensure fundraising targets are met. The target is £46,000.
• To develop a deep understanding of RWC  work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Create a ‘Case for Support’ with evidence, impact data and case studies to assist with fundraising activities. 
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects to agreed targets, this includes for example, local businesses, universities and students, regular givers and small grant applications.
• To increase the number of regular givers and develop that programme.
• Stewarding donors and supporters.
• Produce monthly performance reports that include reporting on all income.
• Support the Head of Policy and Advocacy in developing a communications strategy which will in turn assist fundraising by raising awareness of RWC’s work.
• Represent the organisation locally and nationally though networking, attending meetings and presentations.
• Implement and monitor progress of fundraising strategy.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To assist the Office Manager in the recruitment, interviewing of and support of volunteer fundraisers as needed.
• With the rest of the team develop a strategy for gifts in kind.
• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in RWC employee handbook.
• Further responsibilities relevant to and commensurate with the role of the fundraiser as required by the CEO.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Institute of Fundraising  - Certificate in Fundraising, or significant experience.
• Experience of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.
• A proven track record of  successful fundraising in the charity sector.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to plan and deliver presentations.
• Highly motivated and ability to work alone and  as part of a team.
• Good diplomatic skills.
• Able to work flexibly, from time to time the job may involve evenings, early mornings or weekends.
• Use of a car and a valid driving licence is essential to this role.
• Successful candidates will be required to undertake a DBS check.

Please apply by submitting a CV and  Covering Letter.