Head of philanthropy and partnerships jobs near Milton Keynes, England

Raising Futures Kenya is looking for a passionate, experienced fundraiser to join our small UK team. The new Head of Fundraising and Impact will lead on the development and implementation of our fundraising and impact strategy and plans. You'll be part of a small passionate UK team and work closely alongside our fantastic team in Kenya, gaining unique insight into our programmes, helping to showcase and communicate our impact.

Hours: 25-28 hours per week, to be worked across 4 or 5 days. 

About Us

For 21 years Raising Futures Kenya has worked alongside local people in Kenya to develop projects which are owned by the community and create long-term, sustainable change to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods. 

Through our award-winning Seed of Hope training and support programme we enable 14-25 year olds (75% girls) to secure employment or start a small business, generating enough income to live above the poverty line. We provide free technical/vocational education and business skills training, alongside counselling and wellbeing support which has led to over 90% of graduates being in employment, self-employment or further education.  Seed of Hope offers young people opportunity, dignity and hope. 

Role Description

As with any small charity, you'll get unique exposure and insight into most aspects of running a charity. You'll work closely alongside the team in Kenya to get to know the programmes and share the impact. We've got some exciting opportunities in the pipeline over the next year so it's a great time to join a growing organisation. We're on our journey of shifting the power to our partners in Kenya and diversifying our income streams. We have an incredibly passionate and dedicated team who value honesty, integrity and finding a good work/life balance.

Duties would include:

Fundraising

• Responsible for leading and implementing the fundraising strategy and meeting the fundraising targets of the charity (c. £250,000 annually), mainly from grants and individuals. 

• Responsible for grant fundraising. We have a healthy pipeline of funders to apply to each year with a pool of current and warm funders. You will review our case for support quarterly or sooner if data changes. You will manage the application cycle, periodically researching new funders to add to it, updating deadline dates and funding requirements etc. You will be responsible for submitting applications to funders identified on the cycle and meeting the agreed income annual target.

• Managing grant/funder relationships - including meeting with funders when appropriate, managing the reporting requirements and deadlines for all grants and researching new funding opportunities. Support the Kenya team, if required, with managing any reporting requirements for grants received directly in Kenya.

• Seeking new income streams, particularly grants from the USA and Kenya as these are potential growth areas for us. 

• Supporting the team in Kenya to apply for funding for local NGOs, which would go directly to Kenya. 

• Manage individual giving fundraising stream (with support from the part-time Fundraising Support Officer) including the marketing and communications strategy and implementation thereof to aid donor retention and acquisition.

• Oversee our annual matched-giving fundraising appeal, Big Give Christmas Challenge, in December.

• We have secured a Radio 4 appeal for February 2023, you will lead on promoting the appeal with current donors before, and overseeing the thanking and recording of donors as a result of the appeal.

• We have a marketing and communications plan for the year, you will oversee and update this as required and work with the Fundraising Support Officer to ensure it is implemented. The Fundraising Support Officer will lead on social media content, overseen by you. You will be responsible for writing the newsletters on MailChimp and creating a printed update for donors without email.

• Maintain our existing corporate partnerships, including attending events when required, and respond to proposals of new partnerships.

• Updating the website, blogs, events etc, in Wordpress.

• Overseeing the use and management of the donor database in Salesforce.

• Make excellent use of volunteers and pro-bono experts to support workload.

Finance

• Manage budgets. The UK and Kenya budgets will be created by the CEO and Kenya Operations Director usually, and then approved by the Board. You will use these to create fundraising budgets for applications and contribute to future iterations of the budgets as required.

• Track income and expenditure versus budget (in Xero), in order to prepare comprehensive budgets and accurate financial reporting for grants/funders. 

• Produce finance reports from Xero in order for the Treasurer to write finance reports for Board meetings, which may require insight from you on the source of income and likely future/pledged/secured income.

• As required you may be asked to make payments, if the CEO is unavailable.

• As required you may be asked to review the monthly requisition requests from Kenya to ensure they are aligned to the budget and to review income and expenditure reports from the previous month from Kenya, if the CEO is unavailable.

Impact

• Oversee the impact of the work in Kenya by coordinating MEL data collection alongside the team in Kenya (using the agreed MEL calendar), analysing results (survey results collected using Google Forms which are then downloaded to a spreadsheet), creating twice yearly impact reports (based on findings from the data analysis), reports for funders and impact stories for use in communications with donors and supporters. 

• Work alongside the team in Kenya to identify any areas of programme improvement or development for the next financial year in response to the impact data collected. 

• Facilitate quarterly reflection meetings with the Senior Management Team in Kenya to reflect on successes and challenges from the previous quarter, and plans/suggestions for the coming quarter.

Networking and Partnership Development

• Networking and partnership development with funders and other NGOs working in technical vocational training (TVET) or education programmes in Kenya or East Africa to share knowledge and learning. 

Senior Leadership Team 

• As a member of the senior leadership team, you will be required to support the organisational needs of the charity as required, deputising for the CEO when required. 

• Ensure that fundraising and impact activities are aligned to the UK and Kenyan Strategic Plans and complete activities/monitor progress towards achieving these. 

• Line-manage the Fundraising Support Officer. To include annual objective setting and quarterly performance reviews along with informal check-ins so ensure they feel supported and able to do their job to the best of their ability. Manage leave requests and absence.

Please download the Role Description and Application Pack for full details about the role, person specification and more importantly - what you can expect from us. You can also visit our website for more information.

In your cover letter please ensure you explain:

• Why you are interested in the role

• Your relevant experience (specifically include grant fundraising and impact/MEL experience)

• Your relevant skills and values

• Your availability to start

We look forward to hearing from you!

P.S. We've pledged to always show the salary, not require degrees and share interview questions in advance to make the recruitment process as stress-free and transparent as possible. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity. We are able to grow and learn better if we have a diverse organisation formed of the collective sum of individual differences, lived experiences, knowledge and self-expression. We support all accessibility requirements; our organisation is designed for everyone. We encourage participants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment process better for you/allow you to show your best self, please let us know. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique perspectives you can bring in terms of culture, education, opinions, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, values, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, beliefs, nation of origin and languages spoken. 

Head of Philanthropy

Location: Home based with regular travel to London or Agile working (working two days from our London office and from home)

Pay: £45,992.41 to £51,147.93pa or £48,638.51 to £53,794.00 per annum (including London weighting).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. Here at Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK we are a passionate group of people and are driven to make a difference.

We are able to make that difference due to generous donations from our wonderful supporters and we wouldn’t be able to deliver the diverse services that we do, without them. Which is why philanthropy has been identified as a new and lucrative income stream for Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness, through the research completed by Bill Bruty and his team.

We know that growing our philanthropy programme will actively help us reach more people who need help and support. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We understand the importance of drawing on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become an inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflects the diverse communities we support as a leading mental health charity.

To take us on our new and exciting journey, we are looking for an experienced Head of Philanthropy to join our passionate team of fundraisers. The successful person will develop and implement an effective Philanthropy fundraising strategy for both organisations, that supports income growth and ensures that we deepen our relationships with existing donors and proactively engage new supporters.

You will need exceptional relationship management skills as you work collaboratively across Fundraising, Partnerships, Senior Leadership and the wider organisations.  You will also be a strong and creative communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, which will allow you to develop compelling proposals, create memorable engagement opportunities and produce detailed reports for donors and prospects.

So, if you are a proactive Philanthropy professional who is keen to make their mark in the mental health sector and help us set up our Philanthropy programme from the beginning, why not be part of our future and join us in our newly created Head of Philanthropy role? Apply today!

More information can be found in the job description.

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

• PULSE – your rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. A Wellbeing hub that gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments.
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off.
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme.
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way.
• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member

Additional information:

Closing date is 9am 30th August 2022.

Interviews will take place week commencing 5th September 2022 and will consist of Competency/Behavioural interview and a presentation, which will be provided closer to the date.

Here at LTSB we are going through an exciting period of growth and have ambitious plans to diversify the career paths we offer to reach more young people who face disadvantage. 

To support the next phase of our growth we are recruiting a London-based Philanthropy Manager. 

ABOUT THE PHILANTHROPY MANAGER ROLE

The Philanthropy Manager will build and develop our income streams from companies and high-net worth individuals. The successful candidate will have a proven experience of securing new business from one or both of these income streams. For more information, please read the job description for the Philanthropy Manager role. 

ABOUT LTSB

LTSB is a social mobility charity operating programmes in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Greenock, Liverpool, London, Manchester and Southend. Our vision is a world where all young people can flourish regardless of their background. We work with bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds ensuring they find meaningful, skilled careers – and firms get positive, effective school leavers who can make a difference from their first day. 

To read more about our work and the impact we make, please see our website: ltsb.charity 

TO APPLY

To apply, please click 'Apply' to visit our recruitment page.  Upload your CV and covering letter (no more than 3 pages) when prompted to attach documents.

Before applying, please ensure that you fully read the job description and person specification.

Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification and your motivation for applying for the role.

The deadline for applications is midday on 2nd September.
Interviews will be held the week of 19th September.

Hope for Justice exists to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Around the world, we are growing a movement of abolitionists who believe freedom is worth the fight. Our team works from more than 30 locations across five continents. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.

Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our roles then we would welcome your application regardless of your background.

Position

Hope for Justice is seeking an outstanding communicator, relationship-builder and problem solver to take us to the next level in the way we interact with institutional funders and grant-making bodies.

As Strategic Partnerships Manager you will be responsible for identifying, developing and winning high priority and complex grants from major institutional donors. Building and maintaining partnerships with International NGOs, consultancies and academic institutions, this will involve identifying, negotiating and managing consortium arrangements. Ensuring that grants/awards are being managed accordingly and reporting requirements for all donors are met. Achieving long term multiyear sustainable income for Hope for Justice programmes globally.

The ideal candidate will have solid expertise in written and numerical/analytical skills, as well as a strong track record securing large grants from institutional donors including FCDO, UK Home Office, USAID, US Department of State, UN Agencies, etc. –through building complex bids and face to face negotiations. The ability to liaise confidently and diplomatically with donors and colleagues globally and have excellent understanding and experience of project/programme design. The successful candidate requires proven experience fundraising within an NGO/Inter-governmental organisation.

We are passionate about ending modern slavery and human trafficking. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity, then Hope for Justice may be the place for you!

For more information, please download the Role profile at the bottom of the advert.

Requirements

Business development & Partnership building

1. Identify funding opportunities by keeping abreast of the international institutional funding landscape, as well as trends within the international development (and specifically Modern Slavery/Human Trafficking) sector, assessing new market opportunities, and forming partnerships. Work closely with country offices to identify and respond to funding opportunities.
2. Manage the bid development cycle, including ensuring decision-gate processes are followed, identify and negotiate with consortium partners, write and edit technical content of bids and ensure high-quality bid design which responds to donor requirements.
3. Build highly productive relationships with institutional donors and negotiate effectively.
4. Develop and deliver tailored, high-quality bids, working closely with all relevant HFJ departments to design comprehensive and evidence-based projects for funding.
5. Represent Hope for Justice at external meetings with donors and consortium partners.
6. Support the Strategic Partnerships Lead to devise, deliver and report on specific projects from the team’s annual plan.

Donor management

1. Manage relationships with existing donors, inputting into engagement strategies, communicating with donors regularly, and share key information about their projects in between reporting periods.
2. Ensure reporting requirements for all donors are met and reports are completed to deadlines.
3. Lead on donor grant agreement/contract negotiations and compliance.
4. Ensure all relevant team members are fully briefed on the terms and conditions of donor grant agreements/contracts, including key deadlines (completion of award management documents as required).
5. Manage due diligence processes, facilitate donor audits and coordinate with the programmes team on external evaluations for donor funded projects.

General

1. Travel is expected as part of the role, including willingness to travel to Hope for Justice Programmes.
2. Any other related duties as delegated by the Strategic Partnerships Lead or Chief Strategy Officer.
3. Support volunteers that are assigned to the team.
4. Ensure harmonious working relationships with all Hope for Justice Departments and staff.
5. Work at all times in line with HFJ policies and procedures and the wider strategy, culture and ethos of Hope for Justice.
6. Understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.

Benefits of working at Hope for Justice

Hope for Justice is committed to supporting our staff’s wellbeing and offers competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits to our staff. This includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme contributions, company sick pay, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and access to the Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family. As well as operating both Flexible and Hybrid working policies for our UK employees.

Salary: Up to £39,000, dependent on experience

Closing date: 2nd September 2022

Location: Flexible (Occasional travel to the Manchester head office maybe required)

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with an International Islamic Charity determined to free people from devastating hunger. The charity develops and delivers projects so they can have the greatest impact possible on the lives on some of the world’s poorest people and most vulnerable people. An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Fundraising to join the team. As Head of Fundraising, you will generate income within the UK for the charity by managing the Fundraising team to effectively build relationships and raise funds. This is a great opportunity to work closely with the senior management team and CEO and have insight into all aspects of a dynamic charity. This is a permanent, full-time role, home based within the UK however will be required to travel to London weekly for meetings.

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for the Head of Fundraising post, candidates will have broad fundraising or business development experience working to build a pipeline and long-term relationships.  Candidates will also have a minimum of 3 years of relationship building experience, with a proven record of success in a results-oriented environment. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to present and articulate the vision of the charity to potential donors and partners. You will be organised and flexible in approach and will be able to use your initiative in order to meet deadlines and targets. Previous line management experience will be an advantage. Candidates will also need to demonstrate a strong passion for the third sector.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

A fully remote role, hybrid or office based role for an experienced and dynamic Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser (Internal title is Philanthropy Manager). Coming with one of the best benefits packages I have seen, this role is a genuinely exciting opportunity.

Managing a team of two, you will deliver a team target of £2m+, with much of that already committed from existing donors. Trusts and Foundations along with statutory funders make up the majority with a small amount of major donor work possible.

Working at a well established organisation, your work will support the 700,000 autistic people and their families.

You be motivated by results, with a record of developing trust fundraising programmes. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will develop compelling cases for support, relationships with funders, and your own team.

In exchange for you experience and time, as the Philanthropy Manager you will receive:

* £36-39,000
* Completely flexible working
* Complete remote working or hybrid, your choice!
* Unlimited annual leave with a minimum of 24 days
*12 month contract

To apply, please send a CV for the attention of Frederick Hillinger and he will follow up with information about the role, organisation, and recruitment process.

Alternatively, email [email protected] to arrange a further discussion.

Closing date 4th September.

One stage interview!

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

This national children's charity is looking for a Philanthropy Manager for their Yorkshire region. You will be making a difference to the lives of children and young people by working to end cruelty to children.

- £24,746-33,301 +£500 home-working allowance
- Home-based
- Established and successful Philanthropy team with significant growth plans and a strong commitment to staff development

Major giving is a strategic growth area for this charity. In post you will - with the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager - shape and drive new business activity, secure new high value prospects, increase the donor pipeline and deliver new income.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager (Yorkshire) you will need:

- Prior experience of personally identifying, acquiring, and managing effective relationships with high-net-worth individuals
- Highly developed negotiation skills, and experience of proactively working alongside other teams within your organisation
- Ability to passionately deliver high-value fundraising pitches, and ideas/updates to major donors in an inspiring and confident manner
- An ability and willingness to travel as required throughout the region

If this sounds like something that you'd be excited to do, please get in touch.

To apply, please send a CV for the attention of Frederick Hillinger and he will follow up with information about the role, organisation, and recruitment process.

Alternatively, [email protected] to arrange a further discussion.

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

This national children's charity is looking for a Philanthropy Manager for their Midlands region. You will be making a difference to the lives of children and young people by working to end cruelty to children.

- £24,746-33,301 +£500 home-working allowance
- Home-based
- Established and successful Philanthropy team with significant growth plans and a strong commitment to staff development

Major giving is a strategic growth area for this charity. In post you will - with the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager - shape and drive new business activity, secure new high value prospects, increase the donor pipeline and deliver new income.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager (Midlandst) you will need:

- Prior experience of personally identifying, acquiring, and managing effective relationships with high-net-worth individuals
- Highly developed negotiation skills, and experience of proactively working alongside other teams within your organisation
- Ability to passionately deliver high-value fundraising pitches, and ideas/updates to major donors in an inspiring and confident manner
- An ability and willingness to travel as required throughout the region

If this sounds like something that you'd be excited to do, please get in touch.

To apply, please send a CV for the attention of Frederick Hillinger and he will follow up with information about the role, organisation, and recruitment process.

Alternatively, [email protected] to arrange a further discussion.

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

Philanthropy Executive - Strategic Partnerships Team

Location: Flexibility between home-based or office-based at World Vision UK headquarters in Milton Keynes/London Hub

Salary: £21,326 – £23,835 pa + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent. Full time 36.5 hours per week. Flexible Working

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, and diligent Executive to join the Philanthropy team and play a pivotal role at an exciting time in its development.

You will be managing relationships with established Philanthropists and be responsible for inspiring and acquiring new major donors who want to be part of making a difference in children’s lives in some of the world’s hardest places. You will also be responsible for supporting an exciting strategic initiative to drive change and improve the lives of girls and women around the world.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills with an energy and passion for World Vision’s mission and vision to serve the world’s most vulnerable children.

Are you a strong networker comfortable working to targets? Do you have experience in fundraising, communications, marketing, sales, customer service, or account management?

If you would like to join a vibrant Philanthropy team dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter.

**Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately this role is not sponsored and your application cannot be considered any further without it**

Closing date for applications: 7th September 2022

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family.  As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see our website. 

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK – Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

No agencies please.

This national children's charity is looking for a Philanthropy Manager for their NW region. You will be making a difference to the lives of children and young people by working to end cruelty to children.

- £24,746-33,301 +£500 home-working allowance
- Home-based (ideally with easy access to Liverpool and/or Manchester)
- Established and successful Philanthropy team with significant growth plans and a strong commitment to staff development

Major giving is a strategic growth area for this charity. In post you will - with the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager - shape and drive new business activity, secure new high value prospects, increase the donor pipeline and deliver new income.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Manager (North West) you will need:

- Prior experience of personally identifying, acquiring, and managing effective relationships with high-net-worth individuals
- Highly developed negotiation skills, and experience of proactively working alongside other teams within your organisation
- Ability to passionately deliver high-value fundraising pitches, and ideas/updates to major donors in an inspiring and confident manner
- An ability and willingness to travel as required throughout the region

If this sounds like something that you'd be excited to do, please get in touch.

To apply, please send a CV for the attention of Frederick Hillinger and he will follow up with information about the role, organisation, and recruitment process.

Alternatively, [email protected] to arrange a further discussion.

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

Business Development and Partnerships Manager

We are looking for a Business Development and Partnerships Manager who is ambitious and invested in conflict transformation.

Position: Business Development and Partnerships Manager

Location: Home based with flexible working

Hours: Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ holiday pro rata, employer-contributed pension scheme, flexible working, home-based working

The Role

Working closely with the Founder and CEO, the Business Development and Partnerships Manager will play a key role in engaging the private sector, developing meaningful partnerships, and soliciting business and advisory services that will support the private sector to take concrete actions and investments in peace.

The Business Development and Partnerships Manager will lead ambitious and real change in how conflict transformation is understood, applied, and invested in across sectors.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Fundraising and partnerships

• Develop long-lasting trusted partnerships and build a portfolio of partners who engage the not-for-profit in an advisory role on how to action and invest in conflict prevention.
• Engage funders and the private/corporate sector as partners, increasing revenue while at the same time delivering programmatic results.
• Accompany the Founder and/or CEO on meetings with business prospects and undertake necessary follow-up.

Leadership and Management

• Review and adjust key strategic objectives with the private sector in line with our overall business strategy.
• Develop contracts, programmes, and partnerships that support the organisation to deliver on results.
• Effectively engage consultants and interns to deliver results when required.

Programming and external relations

• Develop trusted networks of influence and collaboration, building strong and dynamic relationships across the private sector.
• Lead and organise external events to engage partners and stakeholders on key issues engaging the private sector and multi-stakeholder actors.
• Represent the organisation in business and peacebuilding forums.
• Identify and open up opportunities to communicate BPP’s work, vision and results widely.

Adaptation and Learning

• Contribute to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks to support adaptation, learning and capturing of results.
• Gather learning, adaptations and results, to disseminate widely
• Work with the wider team to oversee and lead on research, identifying stories, and capturing results that are communicated to inspire action and shifts in the way things are done.

About You

As Business Development and Partnerships Manager, you will be comfortable both in the corporate and not-for-profit worlds. You are dynamic, passionate about investing in peace, and able to engage, influence and inspire others to take action in true partnership. You understand the need for balancing revenue with results and relationships with a drive for success. You work with heart, intention, and determination.

You will be self-motivated and find that your personal values align with Plan for Peace’s values, namely: vision - ‘the future belongs to those that can see it; balance - balancing the left and right brain thinking, effectiveness - doing the inner work through reflective practices; power and presence through courageous conversations; remaining light and resourceful in facilitating and catalysing change; and a dedication to ‘walking the talk’ of conflict transformation by modelling innovative new ways to integrate it throughout organisational approaches.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The charity was founded by three times peace prize nominee Dr Scilla Elworthy and is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose mission is to generate a groundswell of people from all sectors who believe that a world without destructive conflict is possible and necessary.

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Officer, Partnerships Account Manager, Partnership Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Partner Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Fundraiser, Membership Fundraising, Face to Face Business Development, Networking, Community Development, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, etc.

You will be responsible for managing new and existing relationships with funders, including grant writing, meetings and pitches. You will involve appropriate colleagues and our membership network of students across the globe, to secure support, provide information and help maintain support from funders. You will be creative and persuasive in your approach to helping the organisation grow financially. You will be asked to write reports about our deliverables, identify leads and follow these up alongside your senior leadership colleagues. The ideal candidate will thrive when they are able to interpret a strategy, identify the key areas for us to focus on and write persuasive, concise and effective fundraising applications. We are looking for someone who can use their own initiative and problem solving to the role.

This is your chance to join an amazing team that works to reform economics education around the world. We are excited to launch our search for our next Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Manager. We are constantly growing so if you want to be part of the team that realises our vision of a better economics education around the world then please do apply.

About Rethinking Economics International

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network working to build better economics in society and the classroom. We started as a student movement in 2012 and have since grown to become a registered charity, Rethinking Economics International with a 10-person staff team. Through a mixture of campaigning, events and projects, we support over 100 groups in over 30 countries around the world. These students work alongside thousands of supportive members of the public, to reform the university economics curriculum to make it more pluralist, critical and applicable to the real world. Rethinking Economics International is undertaking an exciting transition process in which we are developing and expanding the future of the organisation. This includes the development of a new strategy for 2023-6 and a move to a more international workforce.

We will be accepting candidates for this role from anywhere which is  +/- 6 hours GMT/BST. The conditions of employment will vary location to location, depending on the law and equitable work standards for the territory where you are based.

Please see our website for the full job information, including a person specificiation for this role and details of how to apply.

Title: Senior New Partnerships Manager (Retail & FMCG)

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours/Contract: 35 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Flexible

Closing date: 24th August 2022

Interview date: W/c 29th August 2022

Job summary:

We are recruiting for a Senior new partnerships manager who specialises in identifying and securing new 6-7 figure transformational partnerships for Marie Curie with top UK retailers, brands, and suppliers.

This is a leadership role, where you will develop and deliver competitive sector strategies and cultivation plans; build, maintain and convert a robust and diverse pipeline, and collaborate with others to achieve results that will deliver income, influence and awareness.

You will have a high level of autonomy and responsibility and will manage a high-value prospect portfolio of your own creation to meet and exceed income targets. You will be a team player and have both a strategic and commercial focus and. We are looking for someone who is skilled in developing and delivering compelling, impactful cases for support, proposals, cultivation plans and stewardship activities, pitches and employee and public vote strategies.

This is an exciting role and ideal for someone who thrives on a challenge.

What we are looking for:

• Proven track record of securing multi-year, 6 and 7 figure partnerships across retailers, brands, and suppliers
• A talent for identifying new commercial and strategic partnerships that drive income, influence and awareness
• A networker and a relationship builder, who loves to collaborate internally and externally
• A strategic thinker, who can help drive forward and deliver our new partnerships strategy to deliver significant corporate partnership income growth
• A real inspiration, a leader who is a self-starter, creative, resilient, and tenacious
• Goal orientated, passionate and results driven

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.