Data Officer

18 month fixed-term contract

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Full time, 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 12pm, Friday 14th August 2020

Interviews: 19th August 2020 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Filemaker Pro Data Officer at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) based at our Head Office near Kings Cross.

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

The successful candidate will have significant experience working with Filemaker Pro versions 13 – 18 and Filemaker Advanced, in particular with database development and script writing.They will also have experience of working with large datasets as well as be familiar with dealing with external agencies such as mailing houses and data management companies.Working knowledge of data protection and of the Third Sector and Fundraising would be an advantage but is not essential.

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF UK and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

INDIVIDUAL GIVING & DIGITAL FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE

Central Bristol
Part time - 17.5 hours per week, flexible working hours, permanent contract
£23,500 pro rata + pension

FRANK Water is a Bristol-based charity and wholly owned trading subsidiary, working domestically in the UK (through the charity and the CIC) as well as overseas in India and Nepal, with a vision of a future where everyone, everywhere has access to resilient water resources for generations to come.

FRANK Water is now seeking to appoint a part-time Individual Giving & Digital Fundraising Executive on a permanent contract, joining a small, passionate team.

This role will report to the Head of Operations & Fundraising and will work closely with the Corporate & Community Fundraising Executive.

As the Individual Giving & Digital Fundraising Executive, you will increase individual giving and digital fundraising through developing and implementing plans in line with the organisational strategy and values.

The ideal candidate will take ownership of all aspects of individual and digital giving, ensuring that we’re appealing to the right audiences, building strong digital appeals and regular giving campaigns to ensure a sustainable, regular income in order for the organisation to plan long-term development.

You’ll communicate the organisation’s purpose and unrestricted funding needs in a clear, consistent way to potential and existing supporters through engaging, insightful and persuasive communications, building a community of long-term supporters.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised, and a great communicator with a keen attention to detail. You will be donor focused with a gift for quickly building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and possess a self-motivated, tenacious, and can-do attitude.

This opportunity will suit an individual with at least two years’ experience of working in a similar role within the charity sector. It is essential you have a passion for our cause and a desire to develop an understanding of all aspects of our work, with the ability to travel throughout the UK as required.

Key responsibilities and duties:

- Support strategic oversight to securing income from individuals and through digital methods, managing relationships to achieve a target agreed annually
- Co-ordinate and grow the charity’s regular giving programme, planning a schedule of regular communications with current donors and ensuring the highest level of stewardship
- Plan, market and deliver at least 2 fundraising appeals each year (building to 4) and support the Corporate & Community Fundraiser to secure funding pledgers for matched funding appeals
- Manage the charity’s current portfolio of major donors, research new prospects, prioritise contacts and develop new relationships
- Research, identify and introduce new legacy fundraising partnerships
 - Ensure strong and consistent stewardship of the IG donor portfolio
- Support the management and development of the charity’s Ambassador Programme
- Maintain and develop a detailed contact history with existing and potential IG funders and partners
- Compile fundraising content for the newsletter, social media campaigns and the website
- Manage and maintain the charity’s online giving platforms, ensuring processes are seamless
- Research and develop new virtual fundraising opportunities
- Support the development of a funding strategy, helping to deliver a significant increase in value and consistency of the charity’s unrestricted income
- Support the development of the team budget, forecasting income and monitoring success

Key Skills & Abilities

- The ability to think creatively
- A proven track record of quality lead generation
- A proven ability to engage and nurture new and existing supporters
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- The willingness and ability to work within a small organisation with a small and part-time staff team operating from an open-plan office environment

Essential Experience & Requirements

- At least two years’ experience in voluntary/individual or digital fundraising
- A proven track record of managing and nurturing individual donor relationships
- Experience of meeting and exceeding targets
- Experience of using and capitalising on the benefit of a supporter database
- Passion for FRANK Water’s cause and desire to develop an understanding of all aspects of our work
- Flexible and willing to travel throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays

If you feel you have both the experience and background to successfully undertake this role, then we want to hear from you. To apply, please select the button shown to submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you wish to be considered for this role. The closing date is Monday 17th August 2020 at 10am. First interviews will be conducted virtually on Wednesday 19th August 2020.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Fundraiser, Digital Fundraising Executive, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, or Digital Fundraising Officer.

Are you a strong all-rounder in fundraising with specific strength in individual giving? Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers to engage with the organisation more often and more deeply? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial Spondyloarthritis. We want to build on our fundraising success and develop a stronger and more diversified income base to secure the funds to deliver our vision.

You will have a good mix of relationship, communications and technical skills. You will develop existing and new propositions, products and audiences, and deliver creative supporter journeys that build long-term loyalty and value. A natural relationship builder, you will work across all areas of fundraising.

If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV together with two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role - don’t forget to address the person specification in your letter. Deadline for applications 9am on 11 August. Interviews will be held on 25 August. For further information, and to submit your application, contact Katie Lyall. 

The Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000 p.a.
• Employer pension contribution of 10%
• 25 days annual leave plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working
• Time off in Lieu scheme
• Death in Service benefit to loved ones

Thank you for your interest in NASS!

As part of the Management Team the Fundraising Manager will lead the fundraising and membership initiatives and contribute to raising awareness of the Chiltern Society work internally and externally. 

Our Mission:  
Campaigning - to cut overbearing development, pollution, biodiversity loss, protect our chalk streams and climate change. 
Conserving - Chiltern landscapes, nature recovery networks, tranquillity, heritage, footpaths, and all rights of way. 

Promoting - enjoyment and environmental understanding of the Chilterns and encouraging health and wellbeing. 

What we are looking for: 

An enthusiastic individual who loves working within a small dedicated staff and volunteer teams, with strategic partners, local businesses, and the public. The role will provide an opportunity for you to further develop your existing skills in all aspect’s charity fundraising. The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent communication and project management abilities who is confident and flexible. You will be experienced in some or all aspects of the role, show positive initiative, and want to develop within a small, growing, impactful organisation which has big ambitions. 

Someone who will fit well within our small charity staff team, who will not only be able to help grow income and membership in their own right, but they will be able to work with our volunteers, and help raise the profile of the organisation. 

To apply email your CV and cover letter no later than 9.00am on Monday August 24th 

About Us

Established in 1996, Daisy’s Dream supports children and families affected by life-threatening illness or bereavement. We work predominantly in Berkshire and the surrounding areas, with a pilot project running in East Cheshire.

Originally set up to meet the needs of children who had been bereaved, over recent years we have expanded our service to encompass families where there has been a serious illness diagnosis.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and hardworking Fundraising Manager to lead our successful fundraising team through the next phase in its development which will include:

• developing and overseeing the delivery of sustainable fundraising and communications strategies;
• leading and managing the fundraising and communications team;
• delivering Individual Giving, Major Gifts, and Legacy fundraising programmes.

About You

This is a varied and very important role within our charity that requires a special individual. We’re looking for someone with:

• recent experience and success across Individual Giving and/or Major Gifts income streams;
• excellent planning and budgeting skills;
• confidence networking and influencing, with proven success of building major partnerships and strong donor relationships;
• developed people management skills in order to get the most from your team.

To apply, download the supporting information and submit your application form. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 5pm on Monday, 10th August 2020. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. No agencies, please.

Do you want to work for an organisation that believes that prevention is fundamental to effectively addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is recruiting for: a Head of Public Fundraising reporting to the Director of Fundraising and communications to support our Individual Giving, Events and Community teams.

The vision of the Mental Health Foundation is good mental health for all. We work to  prevent mental health problems, driving change towards a mentally healthy society for all, and support communities, families and individuals to live mentally healthier lives, with a particular focus on those at greatest risk. The Foundation is the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. We have pioneered change for over 70 years and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. Come join us!

Joining us as the Head of Public Fundraising, you will provide strategic lead to the Individual Giving, Events and Community, Database and Supporter Services activities, including Legacies & in memoriam to achieve the mission, value and strategic objectives. This will involve managing the overall Individual Giving and Events & Community programmes to innovate, engage and develop supporters, establishing future and sustainable income streams, through leading, shaping and managing teams to deliver multi-channel programmes.

The Public Fundraising Team raises £6.5m million income per year for MHF with a budget of £1.3m - this role will contribute to the overall success of our key strategic aim ‘Building a strong Foundation’.

What does the role involve?

• Lead on the planning and implementation of strategies that enable MHF to build long-term sustainable income by managing and developing relationships with individual supporters. Using a range of fundraising channels and approaches.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate management of data and supporter care function.
• Providing management and leadership across Public Fundraising Team (PFT), ensuring fundraising objectives and targets are achieved, and that all project management, budgetary and planning expectations are met. Building on cross-organisation working including Trustees, the CEO and Directors to ensure that long-term developmental opportunities are maximised.

What are we looking for?

• Evidence of effective working knowledge and development of strategies for individual giving and community fundraising across two or more of the following areas; legacy marketing, regular giving, cash appeals, donor acquisition, online giving, retention, supporter care, challenge events and community fundraising.
• Experience at senior level of working collaboratively with colleagues in Programmes, Research & Policy and Communications to identify the work and stories most likely to be valuable to our fundraising approaches and to ensure that this is gathered and communicated effectively to supporters and potential donors.
• Proven leader with demonstrated experience using a coaching and collaborative approach to managing teams and stakeholders.

Why should you join our Mental Health Foundation?

• 25 days excluding bank holidays, rising to 27 after 5 years of service
• Generous non-contributory pension plan, up to 10% employer contribution
• Various flexible working options
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to work scheme

MHF is fully committed to safeguarding all. Please note that all our roles require a DBS check.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post, you must demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

How to apply: Apply via our website 

Interviews are planned for 1st – 3rd September 2020.

Diversity is valued at the Foundation and is important in the work that we do. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome and will be considered on merit. Should you have a disability and require any additional support or if you have any questions regarding the above role.

Due to Covid-19 and until further notice, we are currently operating digital recruitment and on-boarding processes. The successful candidate may be required to work from home until such time as our offices re-open. We are open to consider flexible working and we are currently working on a proposal, based on staff consultation, about how a return to the office, planned for September, could look like. This may include having a blend of working in the office and working from home, to allow for social distancing to be put in place, as well as supporting staff wellbeing in longer term.

THE SPITALFIELDS CRYPT TRUST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post Title Individual Giving Manager

Responsible to Head of Fundraising and Communications

Purpose of Post To lead, review and drive forward the strategy to grow income from individual giving. Managing the recruitment and development of individual donors; maximising income through one-off and regular donations, payroll giving, warm mailings, and other donor development activities.   

Salary £19,800 - £21,000 (£33,000 - £35,000 FTE)

Hours 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)

Location Haggerston
 

Please send a CV and a covering letter as your application.

Introduction:

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery hostel, a Primary Programme and a Training and Development Centre), two supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people into long term recovery from addiction and homelessness. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which takes into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets. Set up over 50 years ago, the charity was one of the first in the UK to provide shelter to homeless, alcoholic men.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.

Role and Responsibilities:

The Individual Giving Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships between SCT and individual supporters. The post holder will be responsible for identifying and maximising income through targeted communications and stewardship with potential and existing regular donors, high-value donors and patrons. They will also have line management responsibility for the Communications Officer who will be supporting the Individual Giving Manager to increase support from individuals alongside other organisational-wide tasks.

This will role will also include development of the mid level, Major donor and Legacy fundraising programmes.

At SCT the Fundraising and Communications Team works collaboratively to share ideas, knowledge, skills and experience to create a supportive culture. This is something we are proud of and believe enhances our success.

An excellent knowledge fundraising is essential together with the ability to inspire supporters to select SCT as their preferred charity.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING

• Develop and implement a strategy for Legacy, Individual, Mid level and Major Donor fundraising with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, adhering to agreed targets and plans
• Review and assess our existing supporters and produce solicitation plans depending on their giving potential.
• Work with the Communications Officer to plan and deliver a regular communications and engagements with individual supporters
• Own and manage the Etapestry database. Providing queries and reports for the team as needed, keeping abreast of improvements or developments with the system and ensuring that all relevant info is captured across the team.
• Maximise the value of current donors, offering different opportunities to engage with SCT.
• Recruit and develop committed givers, maximising income from this area, including encouraging lapsed donors to resume giving and upgrading gifts where appropriate
• Manage ongoing cold supporter recruitment
• Monitor the performance of all donor recruitment activities reporting to management and making recommendations for future investment
• Co-ordinate feedback and updates to committed and high value donors, ensuring that they are kept close to our work and continue to support us
• Work with and support a Fundraising Volunteer to achieve agreed fundraising targets
• Manage and organise relevant project information to support individual giving.
• Provide regular reports to Head of Fundraising and Communications on all fundraising activity, performance and income streams.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• To line manage the Communications Officer, ensuring they are meeting their objectives and directly supporting fundraising activities as well as their responsibilities for the wider organisational.
• To work with Head of Fundraising and Communications in developing new ideas for potential improvement or fundraising opportunities.
• Contribute to the targets and plans as agreed with the Head of Fundraising and Communications, whilst contributing to the planning process
• Maintain the security of sensitive personal and other confidential information
• Attend meetings and events as required, which may include some out of hours work
• Maintain a broad and detailed knowledge of the SCT’s services and funding needs
• Identifying own and other’s learning and development needs, liaising with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and attending training seminars, courses and study days as appropriate.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders, including through face to face meetings
• Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Has proven successbuilding and  increasing income fromindividual giving programme with a range of donors, including regular givers and major donors
• Excellent writing and proof reading skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills and methodical research skills with the ability to think creatively and strategically

• Knowledge of the sector
• Knowledge of regulatory environment for fundraising from individuals including data protection, Gift Aid and fundraising codes of practice and regulation

Experience 

• Minimum 3-years experience working in fundraising
• Proven experience and a recent track record of success in raising funds from individuals, including major donors (£10,000+) and direct mailings (physical and/or electronic)
• Experience of developing presentations for clients
• Experience of consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Experience of databases and audience segmentation and use of data analytics

• Experience of fundraising in the voluntary sector
• Experience of developing relationships in local community
• Experience of creation of budget / forecasting
• Experience of using eTapestry/Raiser’s Edge database
• Experience of working in an organisation supporting individuals with addiction issues

Cultural Indicators

Delivering Results

• Delivers great outcomes through our vision and strategy, effectively planning and meeting targets.
• Makes effective, data-driven decisions.

Role Model / Leading by Example

• Is an inspiring role model for others, building trust,living our Vision / Mission and principles and delivering our services accordingly.

Continual Improvements

• Consistently seeks to improve how we do things to achieve and Embraces change and innovation.

Effective Communication

• Communicates clearly effectively, and honestly. Listens to others and adapts communication to suit them.

One Team

• Works with others as one team, actively collaborating to achieve a shared vision. Building relationships across SCT, sharing information and expertise.

Goodheart Animal Sanctuaries (GHAS) is looking for a full-time Fundraising Manager with a strong track record to join our new team.  This is an exciting opportunity to help develop our charity using your experience.

Set up in 2016, GHAS operates a Farm Animal Sanctuary near Ludlow (GHAS Head Office) and is also on the Board of Wiccaweys Rescued Border Collies and Working Sheepdogs near Gainsborough.  The successful candidate will need to develop and implement a fundraising strategy to support the charity and both rescue sites.   This will include all aspects of fundraising from encouraging support from individual givers through to developing corporate partnerships.

Our Farm Animal Sanctuary is the first in Europe to receive verification from the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries; we were awarded the Shining World Compassion Award in 2019 and have recently embarked on the development of our Education and Outreach programme.  In addition, we are in the development stage of several on-site projects including our Pig Barn and Woodland Project and Outdoor Classroom; initiatives that are aimed at making the visitor experience more rewarding and helping us maximise engagement.

It is an exciting time to be championing farmed animals and encouraging people to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle. Full Details are attached.

Head of Fundraising (Maternity Cover)

The Head of Fundraising is a key post within their organisation, responsible for a significant portion of the organisation’s income generation, as well as a member of the Senior Management Team. The Fundraising team looks after several income streams, including individual giving, legacies, community & events, major giving, and trusts and foundations. The team is jointly responsible for corporate partnerships, working together with the Programmes team, who are also responsible for institutional fundraising.

Head of Fundraising Responsibilities:

• As part of a small Senior Management Team, support the CEO in implementing the strategy, ensuring the smooth and effective running of the organisation
• Champion fundraising within the organisation, taking an innovative, responsive and proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities for income generation
• Provide input for, and contribute to, their Board meetings
• Meet fundraising income targets by asking for and securing major gifts from high net worth individuals, trusts and companies
• Coordinate consolidation and growth of all fundraising streams for their organisation, supporting team members to meet their income and expenditure targets
• Establish and lead a new Major Gifts programme
• Build personal relationships, manage and steward a dynamic portfolio of their most promising high-value potential donors (individuals, trusts and companies)
• Support the Fundraising team to develop and manage relationships as well as produce quality proposals, reports, budgets and work plans – and provide sign-off for same
• Work with the Communications team to implement a strategic donor communication plan to enhance and build partnerships
• Update the reporting schedule and track fundraising streams through an effective system
• Develop and foster strong productive relationships with colleagues across the family in Europe, North America and Africa to facilitate fundraising efforts in the UK and across the organisation
• Take the lead on identifying new fundraising networks and opportunities for them, by working with existing supporters, colleagues and the Board
• Keep abreast of current issues and good practice in domestic and international fundraising practices and ensure all fundraising activities are conducted in line with organisational policies and UK fundraising regulations

Head of Fundraising Requirements:

• Relevant senior-level experience of successful fundraising with an emphasis on high-value giving
• Significant experience of stewarding and growing high-value partnerships and supporters
• Relevant experience of strategic planning, target setting and high quality delivery in a team environment
• Demonstrable success in new business generation, securing six-figure (and above) gifts and partnerships
• Experience of leading and developing a team to achieve targets and maximise their personal potential
• Experience of using Raiser’s Edge or another customer relationship management database
• Budget management
• Experience of working or volunteering within the international development sector
• Strong communication and negotiation skills including the development of donor and partner agreements and project proposals
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues both in the UK and internationally

Please note: all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client is not able to support visa or work applications for this role.

They encourage and welcome applications from candidates with BAME backgrounds.

About their organisations:

Our client is Africa’s leading health charity. They work with women and girls to secure the right to health and break the cycle of poverty. Headquartered in Nairobi, they are truly an African organisation, partnering with communities across the continent to create lasting change.

Location: 15-18 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD

Job type: Full Time, 10-12 month contract (maternity cover), full-time but 4 days a week will be considered

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Benefits: High levels of engagement and involvement, Generous pension scheme, Holiday allowance (pa: 25 days, bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas), Season ticket loan, Cycle-to-work scheme.

All applications to be submitted by: 12 August 2020

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Executive, Senior Fundraising Officer, Head of Fundraising, Charity, Fundraising Director, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

Ref: 93735

Location: Flexible

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £80,000

The RSPCA is seeking an Assistant Director Public Fundraising and Mass Engagement to develop and implement a leading-edge audience-focused integrated strategy to optimise engagement and long-term value for the charity from the UK public.

The RSPCA is the oldest animal welfare charity in the world and one of the most widely recognised and loved charities in the UK, helping to improve the welfare of pets, farm animals, wild animals and those used in research and testing.  

After a thorough review of its income generation programme, the charity is now at the implementation stage of a subsequent ambitious, innovative and exciting new strategy and plan, and this role will play a key part in driving that forward and to grow net income and donor numbers.

Responsible for a team of 32, the role will lead and motivate the charity’s Individual Giving, Events and Legacy Marketing teams, championing RSPCA supporters throughout the organisation. An integral part of the leadership team, the post will deliver annual income of approximately £40 million and ensure excellent team performance in supporter acquisition, retention and development, and legacy marketing activities.

The RSPCA are seeking an inspirational leader with a proven track record of success in driving significant net income and long-term value through developing and implementing individual giving growth and retention strategies. That track record will also extend to leading, development and managing all areas of individual giving, legacy marketing and events/mass participation marketing. You will have excellent analytical and financial management skills, alongside outstanding interpersonal and networking skills. You will also be a persuasive and professional communicator and be able to deliver exceptional customer care.

Finally, you must have a commitment to the sector and to the values and vision of the RSPCA to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597 or Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315.

Established 70 years ago, Action4Youth is based in Aylesbury and is a charity operating across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Our aim is to provide fun, often transformational experiences for all young people, whatever their background, ability or disability that not only challenge them but help and encourage them to grow as individuals, build personal confidence and set them new horizons from the perspective of what they can do rather than what they can’t.

Action4Youth is the leading body for voluntary youth organisations in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We work with our 100 affiliates and with communities to enable children and young people to grow and achieve through safe, enjoyable and challenging activities.

We are looking to recruit a full time Senior Fundraising Manager to Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation.

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage the fundraising team, currently 2 members ensuring KPIs are met
• Engage with the CEO and Senior Management Team on developing the fundraising strategy
• Develop and maintain effective personal relationships with a wide range of funders, donors and sponsors, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.
• Understand the needs of both the charity and the voluntary youth sector and communicate them in a clear, consistent way to appropriate funders, donors and sponsors.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflect Action4Youth’s ethos
• Recruit and support volunteer fundraisers to have an enjoyable and productive experience,
• Work with the fundraising team to maximise income from all possible income streams which may include corporate, events, individual giving and legacies.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative and innovative activities from existing and prospective donors and sponsors through events, corporate sponsorship, legacy giving, donations and partnership working and to undertake research of the corporate sector and individual giving.
• To take responsibility for related data management including data input, amendment, running reports and creating data queries as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver all monitoring and evaluation reports as required.
• Maintenance of effective database recording funder details and monitoring information.

Start Date: 1 October 2020

Reporting to:  Chief Executive

Job Role: Develop a fundraising programme to include development of UKAHT’s membership.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a well-rounded fundraiser with experience across a wide variety of fundraising sources that match the ambitions of the charity. A passion for heritage, environment and culture is essential - as is cultivating close and attentive relationships with supporters. We are looking for a collaborative worker who can roll-up their sleeves and enable the whole team to become fundraisers in their different capacities.

About You

• You are passionate about Antarctica, cultural heritage, public engagement and inspiring young people about the future of this fascinating continent.
• You feel confident representing the organisation to a variety of stakeholders, and creating bespoke cases for support for each audience.
• You are an experienced fundraiser, with a successful track record of helping charitable organisations to attract and grow income and funding from a wide range of public and private sources.
• You are entrepreneurial, ambitious but practical in your approach to fundraising and appreciate the balance of skills and requirements that this discipline requires.
• You are a proactive networker and collaborator. 
• You are a strong communicator - able to identify and build effective relationships across all stakeholder groups and at all levels of seniority.

Person Specification:

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE (essentials and desirables)

Proven experience of securing significant funding from a variety of sources, including high net worth individuals, corporates, trusts, and foundations, and through face to face negotiations

Track record of success fundraising and cultivation of donors for campaigns of £250,000+

Track record of designing and implementing development strategies, including revenue and capital fundraising activities

Experience of budget development and management, and an understanding of management accounts

Proven ability to manage and grow a list of active and significant donors

Knowledge of relevant charity and tax laws

Experience of fundraising for arts, environment or education causes

Extensive networks and existing relationships with public bodies, trust and foundations, businesses, and philanthropists

Experience of working with high net worth individuals and senior volunteer boards

SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES (essentials and desirables)

Ability to inspire and motivate colleagues to create an effective and efficient department focused on successful income generating initiatives

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of people

High attention to detail, particularly regarding written work, budget and event planning

Excellent influencing, negotiation, and diplomacy skills

Ability to think and operate strategically and provide flexible solutions

Able to deliver to demanding deadlines and with a hands-on approach

Good IT skills including databases

Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues

Confident, resilient, and resourceful

A commitment to excellence and professionalism

Appreciation of and support for the aims and ethos of UKAHT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leading and managing fundraising activity across the organisation, ensuring that colleagues are alerted to relevant opportunities in their business areas and working with them to develop and curate effective relationships with funders, donors, partners and clients in a proactive and methodical manner.
• Leading in delivering new fundraising and projects, including time-bound campaigns and new creative initiatives to grow income sustainably and ensure that the organisation follows appropriate internal and external applications and reporting timeframes and processes.
• Supporting colleagues in drafting correspondence and documentation, such as reports, briefings, applications, presentations, or other communication items to support development activity.
• Designing and implementing systems to identify and assess relevant opportunities.
• Developing and managing effective policies and procedures in line with best practice in the sector.
• Ensuring income generation activity is produced, filed, and archived in a systematic and efficient way, for all research, contracts, reports, and other records relating to fundraising.
• Managing development budgets and other related resources.
• Deliver a successful income generation plan that enables the delivery of UKAHT’s strategic plans and has the support of the CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees.
• Lead fundraising activities across cultivation events, stakeholder management, sponsorship, individual giving, legacies, and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain productive and positive relationships with Trustees and Ambassadors.
• Support the development of UKAHT’s business plan.
• Represent UKAHT at internal and external networking opportunities, developing existing and new donor relationships, and deputise for the CEO where necessary.

FUNDRAISING AND ADVOCACY

• Be personally accountable for successful generation of major income to support programmes and the delivery of the ongoing strategy, agreeing fundraising targets with the Director and regularly reporting on progress.
• Set and achieve fundraising targets, showing year on year growth in activity and results.
• Manage and motivate directly or indirectly effective use of the Chair, Trustees, and Ambassadors for cultivating prospects and developing projects.
• Develop and maintain UKAHT’s relationships with funders, including major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and statutory bodies.
• Develop and maintain supporter schemes, including introduction of a legacy group.
• Have responsibility for development events, including private views and patrons’ programmes, ensuring high standards of donor care are maintained. 
• Keep appraised of latest developments in the sector. 
• Work closely with the Digital Engagement Manager to maximise case for support messaging, develop advocacy materials, undertake successful digital campaigns.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate accreditation of supporters, sponsors, and partners.

ADMINISTRATION

• Produce reports for and make presentations to the Board of Trustees, as necessary.
• Ensure supporters are reported to in an appropriate and timely fashion.
• Manage development budgets and prepare financial data.
• Support the maintenance of an accurate database.
• Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate by the CEO.

TERMS:

UKAHT is committed to providing excellent terms and conditions of employment for all employees.

Location

Pre-COVID this role was based in the UKAHT office in Cambridge:

High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0ET.  However, as we adjust to a COVID world we envisage a flexible blend of homeworking with some office-based work.

Salary: £38,000-£40,000 pro rota + benefits

Working Hours: 3 or 4 days a week (working week 37.5 hours) with potential for full time in the future

Holidays: 25 days per year pro rota of paid leave plus the usual public holidays.

Expenses: All reasonable travel costs incurred as part of the role will be reimbursed as per UKAHT policy

Benefits: UKAHT operates a contributory pension scheme into which you will be enrolled.

Probationary period: The appointment will be subject to a six month probationary period

Notice period: Upon completion of the probationary period the period of notice will be two months by either party.

UKAHT is committed to equal opportunities and to learning how to increase the diversity of our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the Polar regions, including women in senior leadership positions, members of black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people. We also welcome flexible working arrangements.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The Supporter Services team sits at the heart of Crisis and is the custodian of supporter care. Our role is to ensure that everyone who contacts Crisis receives a superb quality of service. We are at a pivotal moment in our mission to end homeless for good, and this is an exciting time to be joining our team.

About the role

As Supporter Services Executive, you will ensure that our regular givers, particularly those who give by Payroll Giving, receive an excellent standard of supporter care. This role will suit you as someone who has a good eye to detail, a good understanding of supporter care and charity fundraising, and an ability to quickly learn and use a range of technologies and software. Being a people person who loves to engage with people, this role will be right up your street!

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have significant experience using Raiser’s Edge or similar Databases/CRMs

• Have excellent skills in communicating with supporters in a professional manner in challenging situations demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of supporter care

• Be able to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a busy working environment

• Be able to work independently as well as supporting colleagues in product development and enhancing supporter care

• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (preferably Office 365), particularly Excel, Outlook and Word and able to quickly learn and use other digital tools such as ftp sites.

• Be aware of key Data Protection regulations and their impact on supporter care

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. Please address points 1, 2, 4 & 5 only from the Person Specification in your supporting statement. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Wednesday 5th August (23:59)

Interviews will take place on the 13th and 14th August 2020.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Job title: Retail Marketing Manager

Region: Homebased - South England, with some travel into London Head Office as required

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: 6 Month contract, full time 35 hours per week

Salary: £36,500 per annum pro rata

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive when working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The purpose of this role is to deliver key marketing objectives for the Poppy Shop, the official online shop of the Royal British Legion – to drive sales, deliver growth through new customer acquisition and overall brand awareness of the Poppy Shop. Specifically, the role will be:

• Responsible for the advertising and marketing of all Poppy Shop products, ensuring marketing communications are relevant to the target audience, timely and an effective use of budget.

• Working with the buying function to create and execute a multi-channel marketing plan based on new and existing products that will drive topline revenue and interest for the Poppy Shop.

• Using product knowledge and customer insight to create campaigns that are supporter focused, engaging and drive customer action.

• Liaising with external suppliers and internal functions to ensure marketing plan is executed on time, on budget and in keeping with the main Legion brand activities.

• Implementation and continual review of a robust email strategy applying segmentation, personalisation and targeting where appropriate to deliver retention targets through robust journey planning

The successful candidate will have strong demonstrable experience in marketing within a multi-channel retail environment, including full project management of integrated direct marketing, advertising and other customer communication campaigns. Ideally, the successful candidate would have experience in planning, executing and reviewing digital marketing campaigns. They will also be comfortable controlling and planning marketing spends, monitoring ROI, and be able to demonstrate success in achieving commercial targets.

The candidate will be customer focused and have strong planning, organising and communication skills.

Due to the evolving ways of working, and the impact of COVID, this role is remote based with access to the regional offices or the Head office as required. Willingness to work outside of normal office hours when appropriate, such as Remembrance-tide is important.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2020

Virtual Interviews: w/c 17th August 2020