SALARY UP TO £40,000 PRO RATE 4 DAYS PER WEEK

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

The Sophie Hayes Foundation was founded in 2011 by Sophie, a British girl trafficked to Italy for sexual exploitation. The Foundation is the only organisation in the United Kingdom focused solely on ensuring all women survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery achieve complete and sustainable freedom, through an independence that can only come with the ability to live and work without fear. 

We support women survivors to look to the future – renewing confidence, purpose and employability. By adhering to best practice in coaching, facilitation and training, we support survivors in bespoke and creative ways through group workshops, one to one coaching, vocational voluntary & work placements, access to training, and formal education.

The past two years has seen the Sophie Hayes Foundation undergo an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking. The Head of Fundraising is a new role and  will be a key member of the new Senior Management Team.

The right candidate will take responsibility for continuing our programme of growth, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships including our wonderful partnership with Liberty of London.

Detailed Role Description

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the CEO, Trustees and other relevant staff to generate income for the organisation
• Be responsible for delivering the financial goals as set out in our fundraising strategy
• Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
• Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
• Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
• Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.  
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
• Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
• Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
• Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
• Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
• Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
• Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

We are a highly values-driven organisation so please do take a look at our website to ensure that you share our vision and our values.

1.  MINIMUM 3 -5 YEARS SUCCESSFUL TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS FUNDRAISING IN THE UK
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
4.  Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
   1. Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy`
5. Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
6. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
7.  Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
8. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
9. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
10. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
11.  Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
12. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
13. Experience of working in of a small but fast paced team  

Desirable

1.  Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes

The people that we work with come from all over the world and have a wide variety of beliefs, experiences, backgrounds. We are committed to sharing reflecting this rich diversity amongst our staff, volunteers and trustees and would strongly encourage applicants from minority and under-represented groups

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

However, this post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 20

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and dynamic individual to join the senior leadership of Southmead Hospital Charity.

Why apply? As part of the NHS, and working as Southmead Hospital Charity’s Head of Fundraising, you will:

• Make a difference: If you love the NHS, look no further. Southmead Hospital Charity raises funds for projects that are beyond the remit of the NHS but have a huge impact on the lives of our patients, visitors and staff.
• Shape the future: In this role, you will play a lead role in ensuring that the Charity’s growth continues, fulfilling its potential to make a significant difference to patients, staff and visitors to North Bristol Trust.
• Be part of a dedicated and committed team: North Bristol NHS Trust is a centre of excellence for the South West and beyond. Our pioneering treatments and advances in care are internationally recognised.
• You will have access to NHS benefits, including 27 days annual leave to start & bank holidays and an excellent NHS pension.

If you are from outside the area, Bristol is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in the UK, with a rich history, thriving arts, music, gastronomic and independent retail scenes. It also offers excellent transport links and easy access to the spectacular countryside and coastlines of South Wales, Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. Our offices are based in Southmead Hospital – a state of the art, amazing facility with an excellent reputation.

The role:

The Head of Fundraising forms part of the main leadership of the Charity team responsible for the development and delivery of an integrated Charity strategy for North Bristol NHS Trust, in support of the Trust’s overall strategic plan. The role will provide inspirational leadership, direction and support for the Charity team to achieve key financial targets and objectives.

The post holder will require comprehensive knowledge of fundraising and considerable relationship building skills, with the ability to identify influential contacts both internally and externally.

Leading the Fundraising team, the ideal candidate will have good business acumen, a passion for effective communication, enthusiasm for the NHS and excellent attention to detail. This is a really exciting time to join our team!

 Interviews will be held on Thursday, 27 August 2020

Apply now as we are looking to close the advert when significant applications have been received.

For further information about this role, please see who to contact on the NHS Jobs listing by clicking apply. 

I am thrilled to be supporting a wonderful organisation which places compassion is at the heart of its philosophy. With three sites across the country we are looking for a driven and experienced leader to become their next Head of Fundraising based in Middlesbrough.

You would be joining at a pivotal point in the development of the organisations overall fundraising strategy and will play a key part in helping to shape and deliver that at a local level. Working with an experienced and supportive Director of Fundraising you will be an experienced people manager, with the capability to lead and support a substantial team in developing and growing both existing and new sources of income.

If you are an experienced leader who puts the delivery of outstanding donor engagement and building longer term sustainable relationships with supporters at the heart of your strategic planning we would love to hear from you!

For further information or to apply please get in touch with Ellen Drummond [email protected] ASAP.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Duration: 6-month fixed term contract (October 2020 – March 2021) with the potential to become permanent
Working hours: Part time, 2 or 3 days per week (15 - 22.5 hours) - to be agreed with candidate
Location: Initially remote working with office arrangements for 2021 TBC (within Central London). Attendance will be required in Central London for meetings.

Salary  £47,300 per annum pro rata.
Starting date: October 2020
Key relationships: Job share partner, comms manager, all members of the public affairs team, all other Impetus staff, trustees, journalists and suppliers / agencies.

About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
In partnership with other funders, we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.
Impetus currently has 35 members of staff, supporting 15 charities with programmes across England, Wales and Scotland
About this role
The Head of Communications occupies a unique and exciting role within Impetus as they sit at the heart of our organisation and work across all teams, giving them insight into all our work and allowing them to draw this together to build an exciting, engaging narrative and body of work to build our profile.
Our long-standing Head of Communications is returning from a period of maternity
leave in October 2020 on a part-time basis, this role would work alongside her on a
job share basis. We’ve split the role of the Head of Communications along the lines
of key competences. Our current Head of Communications would lead on corporate
communications, the design elements of our brand, marketing and charity support.
This role would lead on PR, policy comms, messaging and digital.
We are therefore primarily looking for someone with PR skills and experience in this
role. You will be responsible for delivering Impetus’ PR strategy and plans, working
closely with the policy team to maximise the impact of our advocacy work and across
the organisation to help externally communicate who we are and what we do. You
will work to position the charity as a leader in our field among policymakers, social
sector leaders, media and funders, with a focus on cultivating strong relationships
with key journalists. As part of a job share, you will be responsible for using your
excellent communication and planning skills to work collaboratively with your job
share partner.
Key responsibilities
Print, broadcast and digital media
• Lead PR strategy including identify target audiences and outlets, maintain the
forward look calendar, cultivating journalist relationships, drafting media
statements, managing launches and announcements, achieving media
coverage
• Manage the team to deliver our Digital Strategy, and look for opportunities to
further engage our stakeholders through digital
• Oversee maintenance of the website and ensure it continues to be up-to-date
and engaging
• Ensure we achieve our PR and digital target KPIs
Messaging
• Lead on developing and managing the Impetus brand messaging as part of
the comms strategy review we’re launching in the autumn
• Ensure all comms is in line with messaging guidelines. Train and support staff
in use of messaging.
• Develop, produce and update the key messaging resources for staff and
trustees, including template presentations, speeches and fundraising
materials
Driving communications across the organisation
• Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the public affairs, events, philanthropy, operations and investment teams to:
o maximise the communications value of policy and research initiatives
o maximise the communications value of all donor events
o provide communications support to enable colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
Person specification
Essential
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work in partnership and with flexibility
• Ability to build and maintain influential external relationships and strategic alliances
• Ability to work as a team player, enlisting support from others
• Excellent attention to detail
• A strong track record of crafting and managing messaging
• A strong track record of PR strategy and media relations
• Experience of managing the PR and digital functions for an organisation
• Project management experience and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• A commitment to Impetus’ mission
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
• Experience in all aspects of digital comms
• Experience of running policy campaigns
• Experience of data management / segmented communications
• Knowledge of the youth sector
• Knowledge of the private equity sector
How to apply
Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re applying for this role by 9am Monday 10 August 2020.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage. First round interviews will take place week commencing 17 August 2020.
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Do you have the senior level fundraising expertise to make a difference to the 100,000 babies born premature or sick every year in the UK?

Bliss launched a new three-year strategy in 2019, as we marked our 40th anniversary as a charity.

As we progress the delivery of this strategy, now in the wider context of the challenges facing us in the new COVID-19 world, we are looking for an ambitious and inspirational Head of Fundraising to drive our income generation across each of our fundraising streams so that we can continue and grow our work to support babies, families and health professionals across the neonatal community.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate whose experience includes:

• A track record of outstanding fundraising performance, with a broad understanding of diverse income streams and the techniques required to deliver them
• Significant experience of individual giving fundraising, and at least one other area of fundraising, in a management/senior role, with extensive experience of successful donor acquisition, retention and income generation
• Excellent knowledge of marketing and communication tools and skills as they relate to supporting and driving fundraising activity, including audience segmentation, messaging to drive engagement, and use of digital platforms
• Experience of developing large funding bids, including responsibility for writing bids, building funder relationships, and attending pitch meetings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a passionate and committed team across a diverse fundraising portfolio; and also to be part of the senior management team in an organisation which supports innovation and growth alongside delivering excellent supporter care and demonstrating real impact.

If you have the skills and ambition needed to make a difference to the lives of premature and sick babies, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

Please email a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this role and what you could bring to it, together with your CV and equal opportunities form, to HR by 9am on Monday 17 August 

First round interviews will be held over zoom in the week of 24 August.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with DFN Project SEARCH to source their new Head of Development (Major Donor and Trusts and Foundations fundraising). This organisation hold equity, diversity and inclusion at the centre of their work and reflect that in this recruitment process.

DFN Project SEARCH believes that all people with learning disabilities and autism should have the opportunity to access evidence based, high quality transition to work support and training, in their local community, in order to secure full time paid employment. If you are passionate about reducing the employment gap between those with learning difficulties and autism and the rest of the population then this role could be your chance to make a substantial difference.

As Head of Development, you will design and deliver a new fundraising strategy in line with the organisational strategy. You will establish fundraising systems, policies and procedures and will work closely with the Trustees and CEO to expand DFN Project SEARCH's network of supporters and advocates at the highest levels of influence. You will increase funding relationships through cultivation and stewardship of high net worth individuals and trusts and foundations. Your successes will enable the programme to consistently deliver the best employment outcomes for students with learning disabilities and autism.

DFN Project SEARCH take an evidence-based approach, they have strong data on their impact and a robust plan for the future. This, in addition to great potential of high value networks, makes for an incredible opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser.

DFN Project SEARCH is looking for their new Head of Development to have prior experience of designing and delivering a successful fundraising strategy encompassing grant and high net worth individual income. You will need to have expertise in building high value relationships and experience of securing 6+ figure gifts. Crucially, you need to have a real enthusiasm for supporting DFN Project SEARCH's mission and want to be a true advocate for the cause.

DFN Project SEARCH offer a flexible working policy as well as other benefits.

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

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation's mission is to promote The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (known as the DofE in the UK), provide young people with the Award, and preserve the quality of the Award worldwide. Since 1956, millions of young people have taken part in the Award in more than 130 countries and territories.

The purpose of this role is primarily to lead and grow the income streams of corporate and trusts & foundations. It is a new role and therefore in the first instance it will be focused on developing the strategic direction of these funding streams at the International Award. The role will also include prospect research, due diligence, applications, pitching, management, renewal, development and delivery of appropriate events, communications materials and partner relationship management.

We are looking for an inspirational fundraising leader, who will be leading a team of two Partnerships Managers people to deliver against targets, you will also lead on establishing processes and working cross-organisationally on projects to raise the organisation's profile. You will also be building strong, multi-layered relationships with corporate partners and trusts/foundations, leading by example.

The role will work closely alongside the Head of Philanthropy (Major Donors/Legacies) to build a comprehensive relationship with our incredibly generous donor groups, ensuring that they feel part of our charitable work, feel able to contribute and able to introduce their friends, colleagues, contacts and suppliers to our work. Being partner/donor focused is so important to this role and you will need to work collaboratively with other teams across the organisation.

To apply for this role, please enure that you submit a cover letter with your CV. 

The closing date for applications is the 7th August 2020. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

This job is unlikely to attract a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly a work permit). Applications from candidates who require Tier 2 immigration status to work in the UK may not be considered if there are a sufficient number of other suitable candidates. To apply for a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship, employers need to demonstrate that they are unable to recruit a resident worker before recruiting an individual overseas.

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.

Philanthropy Co-ordinator (Trust and Foundations and Major Donors)

Salary: £25k - £28k per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (although part time would be considered (4 days per week))

Location: Home, with travel for meetings

Working with the Director of Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Team, you will contribute to an annual budget of £3.4m and raise income from trusts and foundations, entrepreneurs, company founders and philanthropists, utilising your income generating skills.

The successful candidate will have a track record of generating income from small trusts and foundations and/or from individuals. A tenacious self-starter with a can-do attitude, you will be experienced in writing engaging applications and enthusing existing and prospective supporters.

You will have strong organisational skills and experience of managing a pipeline of prospective funders.  You will be proactive and innovative in your approach to prospecting for new donors and building your own pipeline.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

As well as offering 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays and 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year (pro rata), YE currently offers benefits including 5% pension contribution (employee 3%); NHS top up scheme; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters; death in service benefit. 

If this sounds like the role for you, and you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description we would love to hear from you.

Please send your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) as soon as possible.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and this listing will close when an appointment has been made.

Young Enterprise is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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.

Are you looking for a Head of Corporate Partnerships role? This health organisation has a great brand and is searching for someone ambitious, with a strong track record of winning and managing corporate partners to join them to lead a team of two.

The organisation has identified strong propositions to win corporate support and they are looking for someone to build on this strategy, strengthen existing partnerships and lead the team to win new partners.

This organisation is known for their great culture and flexible working, they now need a leader with a strong corporate fundraising background to join them.

You will have:

• Demonstrable significant experience of corporate fundraising, ideally with a new business and account management background

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Excellent line management experience

• Drive, motivation and pro-activity alongside a collaborative approach

Closing date: 9th August

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

Prospectus is excited to be working with World Child Cancer as they recruit their new Head of Trusts and Statutory Fundraising. This full-time permanent position is based at their offices near Tower Bridge and pays a salary of circa £40,000 per annum.

World Child Cancer improves the diagnosis, treatment and support of children with cancer in low and middle-income countries and provides support to their families. They twin medical professionals in high-income countries with those from across ten countries in Africa, Asia and Central America. These partnerships lead to education and the sustainable knowledge of doctors and nurses in these impoverished countries. World Child Cancer also develops holistic care for families, support treatment costs, provide ward equipment and fund essential staff posts.

In this role you will be responsible for a portfolio of primarily UK based trusts and statutory grants with a target of £1.5m for the financial year, of which most has been pledged or delivered already. Your main task in this role will be to bolster the pipeline for the next three years and look at diversifying the size of grants they receive as most are currently six figures.

You will have proven experience in dealing with the trusts and foundations process, and ideally some experience with institutional grant makers such as DFID. World Child Cancer is looking for a candidate who has the ability to translate complex, specialist information into clear and concise proposals for a variety of grant funders. You will also have a proven track record of setting and managing budgets, building strong lasting relationships, and working on multiple projects at once.

Please note, World Child Cancer is accepting CVs on a rolling basis.

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

Would you like to work for an organisation that believes prevention is fundamental to effectively addressing the mental health crisis? If so, the Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is recruiting for Head of Corporate Partnerships reporting to the Director of Fundraising and communications to support our Corporate Partnership Team.

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 Corporate Partnerships, you will provide strategic lead to the Corporate Partnership activities, including workplace mental health in conjunction with our wholly owned subsidiary Mental Health at Work CIC to achieve the mission, value and strategic objectives. This will involve managing the overall Corporate Partnership Programme to innovate, engage and develop partnerships that build sustainable income streams, through leading, shaping and managing team to deliver.

The Corporate Partnership Team raises £880,000 income per year for the Foundation with a budget of £330,000 - 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 the Foundation to build long-term sustainable income by managing and developing relationships with corporate partners. Using a range of fundraising and staff engagement approaches.
• Working with the Foundation’s Fundraising, Communications, Programme and Research Teams to identify the work that will appeal to a broad range of corporate sectors, engage companies in both financial and non-financial ways, across multiple years.
• Providing management and leadership across Corporate Partnership Team, 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 corporate partnership fundraising including both the acquisition of new partners and the ongoing account management of partnerships.  
• 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 current and potential partners.
• 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

The Foundation 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. 

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.

As a successful, ambitious Head of Trusts & Statutory you will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund this inspiring international childrens charity.

The Role
In liaison with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, lead on raising income from charitable trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
Effectively and appropriately steward trusts, foundations and statutory funders who are currently forecast to raise 1.5m in 2020.
Undertake research into trusts, foundations and statutory funders and execute a calendar of approaches.
Work with the charitys Programmes Team to identify projects and package these accordingly with robust budgets.
Reach or exceed the annual income target set within the defined expenditure budget.
Work with the Charitys Trustees and other key supporters to identify leads and connections.

The Candidate
Ability to research and identify potential new donors.
A proven track of fundraising significant sums from trusts, foundations and or statutory funders.
Exceptional communication skills, able to build relationships with people at all levels of seniority.
The ability to translate complex, specialist information into accessible and compelling proposals for a variety of strategic and other grant funders.
Experience of working on multiple projects at the same time and cross-departmentally.
A proven track record of setting and managing budgets.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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