Head of Fundraising

Racing Welfare is a registered charity supporting the workforce of British horseracing.  It offers professional guidance and practical help to all of racing’s people – including stud, stable and racecourse staff, alongside those working in associated professions – whose dedication is vital for the wellbeing of racing.  The charity aims to help people, from recruitment to retirement, to thrive in day to day live and through a range of life’s challenges.

Racing Welfare is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead it’s high-performing and dynamic fundraising team.  Forming part of the charity’s senior management team, this is a key role in the organisation which would suit a progressive and highly motivated individual to help Racing Welfare achieve its ambitious plans for the future. 

As Head of Fundraising you will report at board level, attending Trustee meetings throughout the year.  You will be responsible for steering the strategic direction of the charity’s growing fundraising portfolio, including a variety of fundraising events and initiatives, empowering your team to innovate new sources of charitable income. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• devising and implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy, in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, and ensuring that all appropriate measures are taken to ensure its success;
• evaluating campaigns and managing budgets;
• line managing the fundraising team, ensuring their personal and professional development; 
• supervising applications to trusts and foundations;
• overseeing our partnerships function to develop sustainable and mutual benefit corporate associations and relationships

You will need:

• demonstrable experience of working within fundraising or commercial management/marketing and recruiting donors/sponsors;
• to be a motivational leading and people manager;
• experience of managing budgets, both income and expenditure;
• excellent communication skills and be highly driven.

Experience of the horseracing industry is desirable.

The role is home based with flexibility to work from our Newmarket office if desired, although some travelling should be expected across the UK including some evening and weekend work.

If you wish to play a pivotal role in the future of Racing Welfare, please submit your covering letter and CV.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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Closing date for applications is 31 January 2021.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website 

Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.

York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s

Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)

Contract:   Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.

We have a new opportunity for an Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Individual Giving Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.

Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist who will establish and steward relationships with current supporters and prospective high value givers, securing growing and sustainable income for the Trust and a successful pipeline that converts mid to high level givers to Major Donors. Working in collaboration with the Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of managing and growing supporter networks, cultivating exciting opportunities and prospecting for new high impact connections. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing major gifts and achieving financial targets.

This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff.  In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly.  Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.

How to apply

Access the job description on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.

Send:

• your CV,
• a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
• the Equal Opportunities form

to the email address on our website.  Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.

CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK.  If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Dates to bear in mind…

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 February 2021

Prospectus is excited to be supporting an award-winning international student community in its search for a new Individual Giving Manager to join their talented team.

As the Individual Giving Manager you will oversee the development of the individual giving programme, including regular donors and one-off donors (alumni) from varied international destinations. You will work with the Development and External Relations team to build a more engaged and connected international alumni community. The role will involve managing the flagship fundraising appeal of the year and working closely with external agencies to deliver the annual digital campaign. You will have a portfolio of prospects and will develop clear strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of supporters.

In order to be successful, you will have experienced of developing and delivering annual fundraising campaigns, including digital campaigns. You will have expertise in implementing giving programmes to encourage regular giving and will be able to deliver creative and persuasive donor communications.

If you are an individual giving fundraiser looking for a supportive, collaborative team environment and an opportunity to play a leading role in an individual giving programme then please do get in touch.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The office is located in Central London although all employees are currently working remotely. The organisation is happy to consider flexible working and we would be happy to discuss these options with you.

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 connecting with you soon.

Please note, the role will close at 10am on 28th January 2021.

Full-time, some flexibility 

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and make a real difference to our Herefordshire community? Do you have a flair for direct marketing that inspires and want to work at one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for?*

Based in the beautiful village of Bartestree, approximately 5 miles west of Hereford city, St Michael's Hospice has been providing the highest quality care, free of charge, to the local community for over 35 years. This care is made possible by supporters taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping at our retail outlets, making charitable grants and donations, leaving gifts in their wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

We know that data is the key to doing more and doing it better and we believe that St Michael’s Hospice supporters deserve the very best experience with us. That’s why we’ve created the brand-new Individual Giving Development Manager role - part of the Income Generation Team - to keep this at the core of what we do - and is vital to the ongoing success of the Charity.

The Individual Giving Development Manager is a new and varied role and will be responsible for identifying and maximising income through targeted communications and stewardship, with potential and existing donors, regular givers and Lottery members. This will role will also include development of mid-level donors, legacy marketing and in memory fundraising programmes. 

To be successful in the Individual Giving Development Manager role, you need to have an in-depth knowledge of Raisers Edge or similar CRM system, excellent relationship management skills, knowledge of individual giving income channels and impeccable attention to detail. But you also have to bring enthusiasm and drive and ensure our procedures and processes maximise our fundraising.

You've got a successful proven track-record of retention and acquisition from direct marketing (both on and offline), digital products and regular giving. You're creative and innovative in approach; someone with their finger on the pulse when it comes to advances in individual giving and new opportunities for your supporters. You've got a nuanced understanding of the supporter journey and how to engage donors effectively for long-term relationships. 

As an enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, in taking on the Individual Giving Development Manager role you will be capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team. You will be an inspirational leader and provide direct line management to the Lottery Manager.

As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat - nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, (rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years), a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.  Flexible home working will be considered.

If the Individual Giving Development Manager role sounds like the role for you and you want to work at one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for*, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply  now and help St Michael’s Hospice continue caring to make a difference to patients living with a terminal illness and their families across Herefordshire and beyond.

St Michael’s Hospice is a great place to work and we were proud to have been included in The Sundays Times Best 100 Not for Profit Organisations to work for 2020.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading Midlands charity at an exciting time of development that includes the strengthening of the income generation team.

We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to join the small fundraising team and lead in the development, planning, and delivery of the Individual Giving programme across a portfolio of donors and fundraising activities including; cash appeals, general donations, online donations, payroll giving, regular giving, merchandise, mid-level gifts, in memoriam giving and legacies.

Joining a small team, you’ll be given plenty of opportunity to lead on new campaigns, work collaboratively on innovative fundraising strategies, and grow your own experience in individual giving, supporter engagement, and direct marketing. You will need to be happy to work with a good degree of autonomy, spotting opportunities and using your initiative to find ways to develop them. You will be analytical, with an eye for design, and the ability to turn a lot of information into a compelling fundraising appeal.

This is a part home working / remote role. The charity is based in the Midlands and (once circumstances allow) the successful candidate will be able to work from the office once or twice a week.

Individual Giving Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Part Home Based / Remote - Midlands

Up to Circa £31,000 per annum

Duties will include:

• Maximise supporter retention and development opportunities to ensure long term programme growth.
• Manage the supporter journey programme and champion the value and importance of an excellent supporter experience helping to drive the Hospice supporter-focused strategy forwards.
• Increasing income across all individual giving streams, working strategically to target audiences.
• Lead in the production of direct marketing fundraising campaigns to current regular individual donors and supporters
• Work with the team to develop and implement a supporter engagement and stewardship programme.
• Engaging new audiences across a range of direct marketing channels
• Develop an integrated Individual Giving strategy that recruits, retains, and reactivates supporters, maximising their lifetime value and deliver a high quality supporter experience.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to maximise media opportunities in relation to fundraising activity.
• Develop new fundraising ideas to ensure a strong individual giving portfolio avoiding over reliance on any one income source

This is a fantastic role for an experienced direct marketing or individual giving manager with experience in supporter recruitment / development, individual giving, supporter engagement, donor support, lottery manager or similar.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of developing and implementing an individual giving strategy.
• Experience of working in a charity with direct responsibility for individual giving and supporter management
• Experience of developing a wide Individual Giving programme including acquisition, retention and legacy
• Experience of managing and developing an effective supporter journey programme and managing the stewardship of a growing base of donors
• Experience of preparing programmes of activity and business plans to recruit, engage, inspire and retain donors

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

A leading college is seeking an Individual Giving Manager to implement the organisation's new fundraising strategy, delivering sustainable net income growth and long term growth in the donor pipeline.

Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the development of the Individual Giving programme. This includes regular donors and one-off donors.
- Work with the Development & External Relations team to build a more engaged and connected international Alumni community
- Implement a new Legacy fundraising strategy and with the support of the Head of Philanthropy and Engagement deliver long-term Legacy income growth and maximise in-memorium opportunities

You will have the following skills and experience:
- Project Management experience, especially developing and delivering annual fundraising campaigns including digital campaigns
- Experience of implementing giving programmes to encourage low-level and mid-level gifts, regular giving or Legacy donations
- Experience of delivering creative and persuasive donor communications

We are looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser to drive our unrestricted income and put our supporters at the heart of everything we do. There has never been a more exciting time to join us, with a new CEO and new business plan on the way you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our individual giving. This is a broad role, overseeing all areas of individual and corporate giving and will require someone who is able to work both strategically and at a hands on level. The Marketing Team you will be joining has had huge success in growth over the past few years and we will be looking for a team player who can help us reach new heights in these challenging times.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found on our website. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form using the link above, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

(CV's will not be considered so please go to our website - No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 31st January 2021

Interviews: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th February 2021 (via Zoom)

We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to lead a team to exceptional acquisition and development campaigns for a large well loved charity.

The Company
A well loved childrens charity

The Role
To assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager to develop and implement an effective supporter acquisition or development strategy in order to maximise the lifetime value of supporters and the long-term sustainable net income raised
To manage income and expenditure budgets
To assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager with the development and implementation of an effective programme to recruit or develop supporters using a range of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, telemarketing, DRTV and digital, and products including cash, raffle, regular giving, weekly lottery
To line manage up to 3 direct reports
To project manage a number of fundraising campaigns as directed by the Senior Individual Giving Manager

The Candidate
Substantial direct marketing experience, ideally gained in a large organisation, and a strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising,with a track-record of success
Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating Individual Giving campaigns across a wide range of media
Understanding of how to effectively manage and motivate direct reports
Experience of developing and managing project budgets
Experience of using internal performance data and insight to inform future plans
Experience of influencing and negotiating with stakeholders that have differing priorities across corporate departments in order to achieve common
goals
Experience of agency management and evaluation

IMPORTANT NOTE

This role closes on Monday 1st February but the advert may be live longer than this, be apply ASAP to not miss out. 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.

Talitha Arts is seeking an experienced, results-driven fundraiser who has a proven track record in fundraising for charities and growing annual giving and income. Talitha Arts is in the midst of an exciting time - we are growing our practitioner base and external partnerships, both in the UK and abroad.  We are seeking a relational Head of Fundraising who can expand on the current established portfolio, help to enable our growing charity’s groundwork by steadily increasing our grant income annually, and increase our small but dedicated donor base.

At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative ethos in their approach to development. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for the overall fundraising and development of Talitha Arts as a charity, including: leading, developing, implementing and communicating all fundraising initiatives for Talitha Arts.

This role is home-based (with occasional meetings in Central London).

Who are we?

Talitha Arts is a therapeutic arts charity that believes in empowering individuals through the freedom of the creative arts. We deliver training, and offer therapeutic arts workshops to partner organisations who work with clients that have experienced trauma (in particular: women who have experienced domestic violence, women who have been trafficked, refugees, people experiencing homelessness, and people with dementia).

Through our one-of-kind, person centred approach, Talitha Arts exists to serve individuals and communities by bringing restoration, transformation, and freedom to their lives. We believe in the unique value and dignity of the individual and offer unconditional positive regard to all participants. 

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with an ambitious and dynamic Islamic Charity to help source their new Head of Fundraising. The charity works as both a collector and distributor of charitable donations for the purposes of poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, and leadership development in the UK. This is an exciting time to join the charity as it embarks on a period of positive change. The Head of Fundraising will work collaboratively across teams to build on the major donor programme, trust and foundations fundraising as well as develop a legacy programme.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will come with a wealth of skills and experience which can be translated into this role which involves desk-based research, bid/proposal writing and networking. Ideally you will be a confident communicator who is accustomed to building a portfolio and generating income. Your work style will be collegiate in nature taking ownership for the success of your function whilst helping to encourage and develop other team members. You will be a passionate communicator who is able to communicate to a range of audiences representing the charity and its missions and values. It is preferable that you have a background in Sales/Fundraising/Business Development or Customer Acquisition.

Please apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an informal discussion and full JD.  

Prospectus is excited to be supporting the team at FOUR PAWS UK in their search for a new Head of Fundraising. This organisation has a global impact on animal welfare whether it be rescuing abused animals from captivity or lobbying government for legislative change that improves the lives of millions.

FOUR PAWS UK has two main fundraising objectives; to continue to grow net income to fund national and international campaigns, rescues and sanctuaries and to diversify the UK fundraising programme to ensure long term sustainability.
As the Head of Fundraising reporting to the Director (UK) and working closely with the international Director of Fundraising, you will play an instrumental role towards achieving these objectives. You will lead a team of six with oversight across individual giving, digital, major donor, corporate, trusts, supporter care and database. You will lead on strategy and foster a culture of innovation as well as best practice in fundraising.

To be successful, you will be an experienced team leader and motivator. You will have particular expertise across individual giving and digital fundraising, with experience of using a wide variety of channels both on and off-line. You will also have an ability to build an integrated fundraising strategy across the other areas of the team (major donor fundraising, supporter care and database).

If you are passionate about animal welfare and if you are looking to play a key role in a growing and ambitious organisation then please do get in touch to find out more.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.
We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The office is located in Central London. This organisation is happy to consider flexible working, partial home working. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

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 connecting with you soon.

To lead and deliver a sustainable and high-performing fundraising function that delivers a sustainable mix of income streams founded upon excellent donor relationship development and stewardship and that is aligned to the Blesma strategic plan and is compliant with UK legislation and regulation governing fundraising activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising

· With the Operations Director, contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for fundraising that is aligned to the overarching business objectives.

· Prepare annual fundraising operational plan and associated budgets factoring in risk and compliance.

· Identify development opportunities in major partnership fundraising with individuals and organisational donors.

· Ensure accuracy and completeness of the Association’s fundraising activity that evidences compliance with legislation and regulation and that exceeds minimum standards.

· Ensure that the measures are in place to deliver excellent donor experience and that they are thanked appropriately for their support.

· Ensure that all data is collected, managed and stored appropriately in compliance with GDPR.

· Report against agreed income targets and other performance indicators to the Executive Management Team and trustees.  Assess key issues, report budget variance and make recommendations.

· Represent Blesma externally to relevant audiences and stakeholders.  Participate in appropriate professional networking and development events.

· Manage external suppliers to derive best value.

· Lead and motivate the fundraising teams to deliver against agreed KPIs through clear direction, delegation and regular feedback on key activities.

· Manage and support direct reports in line with organisational employment legislation and corporate policies and procedures – Corporate Partnership Manager, Trusts Manager, Database Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager and Community and Events Senior Fundraising Officer.

· As a member of the Executive Team, contribute to wider business strategy development, future workforce planning and supporting organisational change.

· Champion the professional integrity of Blesma and foster a culture which promotes innovation and constantly strives for excellence.

· Work to promote the development of a fundraising ‘aware’ organisation.

· Act as deputy for the Operations Director on fundraising matters as required

Financial 

• Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed income and expenditure targets.
• Monitor, analyse and report on income and expenditure variances to support the month end and quarterly forecasting process. 
• Identify shortfalls in performance and, with support from the Operations Director, prepare and implement contingency plans to ensure financial targets are met.
• Adhere to all Blesma financial policies and guidelines and ensure all financial documentation is produced to agreed deadlines.

Organisational

• Work with relevant Blesma departments to achieve targets, objectives, and strategic priorities identified in the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
• Have a good working knowledge of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and impact including relevant achievements through use of internal resources.

Additional responsibilities

• Undertake project work when requested by the Operations Director.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Operations Director.

The Main Duties above are issued for the purpose of guidance and may be subject to variation.

Key Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours: 

Competencies

• Ability to generate and execute a fundraising plan.
• Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets.
• Ability to confidently ask supporters to raise money and continue their support for Blesma.
• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products. 
• Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters.
• Ability to identify the best use of time and resources (own and supporters) to maximise income.
• Ability to recognise and reward people’s contribution.

Experience

• Proven experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.
• Experience of preparing and applying financial reports and commentary.
• Experience of working in a customer/supporter focused environment.
• Experience of events planning.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of planning and delivery.

Skills

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills. 
• Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone.
• Strong, confident presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of Windows, MS office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge).
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the charity sector.
• Understanding of fundraising.
• Understanding of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and achievements.
• Understanding of sector best practice and relevant fundraising/charity legislation (data protection act, health and safety, etc.).

Other

• Willing to work unsociable hours, travel and stay away from home as required.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience in the voluntary sector.

This job description covers the main tasks expected to be involved in undertaking the job and the main characteristics and qualities required of the jobholder.  It is not meant to be all embracing and other tasks may be assigned to the jobholder as necessary and/or operational needs dictate.

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, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. 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.

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:

Working with and under the direction of the Director of Operations, you will:

• Manage the fundraising and communications team and direct their work where needed.
• Chair fundraising team meetings.
• Ensure fundraising targets are reached.
• Manage SCT communications
• Set targets for the team and track the progress.
• Write reports on the progress of fundraising for the Trustees (normally quarterly).
• Ensure that a good quantity of funding applications are made every month to help reach the funding target.
• With the Community Fundraiser, oversee any volunteer fundraising opportunities that are undertaken for SCT, liaising with Corporates where necessary. Additionally, facilitating liaison with the Volunteer Coordinator in the Retail Team
• Meet regularly with the Director of Operations and provide updates on progress.
• Identify potential donors including trusts, companies, churches and individuals and prepare applications for funding.
• Support and grow SCT’s network of Vice Patrons.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing funders, including report writing and reapplication.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations from individuals, including major donors and regular donors.
• Develop and maintain efficient and comprehensive records and systems covering all aspects of fundraising work.
• Devise and develop fundraising events and initiatives to raise support and public interest.
• Represent SCT to external organisations including giving presentations about our work.
• Represent Fundraising at the weekly Managers’ Meetings.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as requested by the Senior Management Team.
• Creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for the organisation.
• Hosting a monthly M&E meeting with services managers

GENERAL

• Represent the organisation at appropriate external meetings and events.
• Implement the Equal Opportunities Policy, understanding its implication in the development of services to service users.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of the SCT and best practice of the Institute of Fundraising
• Attend training courses as required.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the pos

Please apply with CV and Cover letter (max 2 pages).

1st stage interviews will take place on February 8th 2021 and 2nd stage interviews will take place on February 15th 2021.

The Charlie Waller Trust is seeking an ambitious Head of Fundraising to join our dynamic, growing mental health charity, focussed on children and young people. 

The successful candidate will need a strong background in all aspects of fundraising, proven ability to lead a fundraising team, and the drive to introduce new and successful income streams. As a member of the senior management team, you’ll have sound strategic ability and the skill to attract major funders, using your existing contacts and quickly establishing new ones in this highly visible role.

We have set ourselves challenging goals for expanding our training, education and resources during this critical period for mental health, especially through digital means. We need a Head of Fundraising who can generate the funds we need to reach thousands more young people, their parents, teachers and employers. 

Application is by CV and covering letter; there is no application form. In your letter, please tell us how you meet the person specification which can be found in the attached job description.

We will be reviewing all applications and shortlisting candidates as they're received and will try to establish a shortlist as quickly as possible. We will notify all successful and unsuccessful applicants by email once the shortlist has been established. 

Closing date: 17th February 2021

The advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if more than 30 applications are received.