The LSO Development Department raise over £3 million per year in support of the organisation’s activities both in the UK and internationally. With ambitious plans to grow income over the coming three years, we are looking to appoint a successful and self-motivated fundraising professional to the role of Trusts and Foundations Manager, to play a key role within an expanded and newly re-structured trusts and foundations team. Working closely with the Head of Strategic Funding and Trusts and Foundations Co-ordinator, the Trusts and Foundations Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing the trusts and foundations strategy, in order to generate maximum income from grant-giving organisations. The post-holder will be required to work with senior members of the LSO staff team, Development Board and Advisory Council, in order to cultivate, establish and maintain relationships with grant-giving organisations – including charitable trusts and foundations, livery companies, corporate foundations and statutory funders.

The role of Trusts and Foundations Manager will provide substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation, with opportunities to fundraise towards a diverse range of education and community activities, new music commissions, audience development initiatives, capacity building, infrastructure, and capital projects at LSO St Luke’s.

Led by Music Director Sir Simon Rattle, the LSO is one of the world’s leading orchestras, presenting over 70 concerts in London each year through its residency at the Barbican. The LSO is set apart from other international orchestras by the strength of its commitment to music education, reaching over 60,000 people annually through its award-winning education and community programme, LSO Discovery. The LSO also manages its own record label (LSO Live), leads boundary-pushing initiatives in the field of digital engagement (LSO Play), and runs its own venue and music education centre at the heart of its inner-London community (LSO St Luke’s).

Salary: £26,500 - £32,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

This role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

For full details about the role and how to apply, please visit the LSO website.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 10:00am on Tuesday 11th February 2020. Initial interviews will be held during Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th February.

Do you want to play a key role in creating a world free from female genital cutting (FGC)?

Orchid Project’s mission is to foster and accelerate the abandonment of FGC around the world.  We are a growing UK registered charity with a global reach. Over 200 million women are living with the devastating impacts of FGC worldwide, and at least 3.9 million girls are at risk of being cut each year. FGC is a human rights violation, and we have an urgent agenda to keep our promise to girls and women to end this practice by 2030. 

Orchid Project is a team of 11 full time staff. Last year our income was just over £1M, largely from major donors and trusts/foundations. In addition to our London-based staff, Orchid Project has an active supporter association in Denmark, and we partner with a number of grassroots organisations in Africa and Asia to accelerate an end to FGC. Please visit our website for more details. 

We are a growing charity with a new CEO and ambitious three-year strategic plan. The Head of Finance & Operations will lead all our work in the areas of finance, human resources, operations and compliance, and will report directly to the CEO.  You will serve on the Senior Leadership Team and will play a key role in ensuring that resources, processes, people strategies and technology are aligned with and support the charity’s ambitious growth plans, ensuring we are ‘fit for the future’.

We are seeking a person with superb core financial management skills, broad operational and compliance experience, excellent people management skills, and strong business acumen. Experience in the charity sector, with restricted funds management and institutional grant reporting, will be a plus. You will support the CEO to report to the Board of Trustees on all finance and operations matters.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is equally comfortable leading high-level strategic operations planning, whilst also being happy to remain hands-on and delivery-focused. With previous senior management experience (or middle management within a large, complex organisation), you are resilient and comfortable in managing complexity and experienced in supporting teams through periods of change.

Closing date for formal applications: 9am, Monday 10th February 2020

Background and purpose

We are the only UK-wide charity for all those affected by a genetic bleeding disorder; a community of individuals and families, healthcare professionals and supporters.

For 70 years we have campaigned for better treatment, been a source of information and advice, and supported people living with long-term conditions.

We want to ensure that everyone affected by a bleeding disorder:

• Lives the best life that they can
• Never feels alone or isolated
• Feels empowered and confident

We do this by:

• Raising awareness about bleeding disorders
• Providing support at all life stages
• Influencing and advocating on policy and access to treatment

More than 30,000 men, women and children in the UK have a diagnosed bleeding disorder, and the number rises every year. Membership of The Haemophilia Society is free and open to all.

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser is a new role, and would be perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or someone looking for a second role.  The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last year we have achieved through a consultancy.  Your role will require you to build strong working relationships with our members, community, fundraisers, external groups and the trust/foundation officers and representatives to create a sustainable income stream.   This is a new role as part of our future investment in fundraising.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement you will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. You must possess excellent communication skills that are required to ensure we demonstrate a strong case for support.

To be successful in this role you will have some experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills.

You will be working with a small, yet, dynamic team that are used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy.

Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities.

Main role responsibilities

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to the Head of Fundraising

Communication

• Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication across all departments.

• Produce applications that are easily understood, yet, incorporating compelling cases for support in order to secure trust income

• Contribute to our communications strategy (including social media and online) for fundraising support

Fundraising

Regular Activities

• Raise an agreed income target from trusts, foundations and major grants within the year, taking personal responsibility for monitoring, recording and reporting on income performance

• Maintain records of the current live applications and report on the numbers and levels of applications each month

Fundraising Proposals

• Develop, prepare and submit high quality funding applications to trusts in line with their requirements as part of the overall fundraising strategy and contribute to the achievement of the charity’s overall fundraising target

• Maintain up-to-date information on the status of funding applications and to communicate this as appropriate

• Undertake targeted research to put the charity in the best possible position to secure trust support

Trust Income Management

• Ensure all funder reporting commitments are fulfilled to a high standard and within deadlines

Personal qualities

• A warm, compassionate and empathetic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including members and health professionals and staff/trustees of external funders
• Be an effective member of the team, recognising, respecting and promoting the different roles and diversity of the individuals in the team and presenting a positive impression of the team and The Society.
• Enthusiastic and fun with drive and determination to meet targets. 
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in preparing communications and events.
• A highly motivated, supportive and collaborative team worker.
• Values-driven with a proven commitment to social inclusion and equal opportunities.

Other requirements

• Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role will require a DBS check and checks on previous employment. 

Essential Requirements

• Prior experience of and successful track record in raising income from a range of trusts, foundations and grant giving bodies or similar activity.

• Experience of putting together successful funding applications

• Ability to present persuasively to individuals and groups

• Ability to conduct thorough and detailed research off and online

• Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external contacts to deliver successful fundraising relationships

• Strong ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively

• Good interpersonal skills exhibiting a positive, creative and proactive approach

• Good negotiation skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and oral

• Ability to interpret and present data in a persuasive way

• Good organisational skills and self-motivation

• Target driven and able to work to and meet tight deadlines

• Keen attention to detail

• To be able to contribute as needed to annual accounts, budgets and overview of financial data

• Excellent IT skills preferably including experience of working with a CRM database (RE:NXT) .Training opportunities will be available as part of your role.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send us a covering letter telling us why you would be the best person for this role.  Please also include a copy of your most recent CV.

We are seeking an experienced individual with excellent communication skills to join The Gurkha Welfare Trust as Trusts & Foundations Coordinator.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for researching, identifying and applying to trusts and foundations and other grant-making bodies with timely, well written and compelling proposals.  The Trusts & Foundations Coordinator reports to the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Those applying must have excellent written communication skills and a strong track record of working to targets. You must have a proven track record of successful bid writing and the packaging of projects to suit funder requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and build on our rolling programme of applications for 300+ existing Trusts – identifying relevant and timely projects best suited to each funder.

• Prospect new trusts and foundations both in the UK and overseas, conducting detailed research from public sources in order to optimise cold approaches.
• Prepare and submit detailed, relevant and compelling applications for funding from grant making trusts.
• Support the development of a stewardship programme for existing grant making trusts and their trustees and ensure the timely feedback of reports to funders.
• Work closely with the team in the UK and our operations in Nepal to identify relevant programmes and activities for funding, procuring the relevant information and costings and ensuring no overlap.
• Work alongside communications colleagues to optimise applications and reports for funders. 
• Be responsible for the accurate and up-to-date database records of all grant-making trusts. 
• Ensure the grants fundraising function complies with all current fundraising regulations and guidance (Code of Fundraising Practice, Charity Commission guidance) and GDPR.
• Compile and provide reports for the Head of Fundraising & Communications as required.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications on projected income and expenditure in line with planned activities.
• Build and develop relationships with trust representatives through written and face to face communications with support from the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Other Tasks:

• Participate in meetings and training courses/seminars as and when required.
• Undertake other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising & Communications.

Person Specification

Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:

Essential

• Minimum three years’ demonstrable success in trust fundraising.
• Excellent written communication and numeracy skills, with the ability to compose carefully crafted and persuasive correspondence.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a wide range of projects, prioritise own workload and meet deadlines for reports and applications.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels of seniority.
• Strong research skills and the ability to identify and capitalise on leads.
• Ability to be an advocate for the Trust by communicating its mission with authority and empathy.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Willing and able to work occasional evening and weekends to support key work commitments.

 Experience

 Essential

• Graduate level qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals for trusts and foundations
•  IT literate, with excellent Word and Excel skills.
• A track record of achieving funding targets, either alone or as part of a team
• Project management skills to handle tasks and deadlines efficiently and effectively
• Sound financial literacy (particularly understanding of budgeting and financial reporting processes working closely with the Finance team)

Desirable

• Understanding of the work of The Gurkha Welfare Trust.
• Experience of using a CRM database, including making data selections and undertaking data analysis.
• Understanding of GDPR guidelines

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays; generous contributory pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution); private medical insurance

 Application closes on 2 February 2020  

 To Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please click the apply button and attach your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification.

Interviews will take place in our office in Salisbury on 6 February 2020.

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum (pro rata – three days a week)

Initial one year contract with potential to be renewed

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

BACKGROUND

An exciting opportunity has come up within this young, dynamic charity to play a key role in helping Dallaglio RugbyWorks achieve its growth plans.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks is a long-term intensive skills development programme, based on the values of rugby, delivered to young people in alternative provision. The goal? To ensure they achieve sustained education, employment or training.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks was founded by Lawrence Dallaglio OBE, former England Rugby and Wasps Captain.  Having experienced a troubled time in his youth after the death of his sister, Lawrence found rugby, which he credits for helping overcome a very turbulent time in his life.  Lawrence recognised the power that rugby had in transforming his attitude, behaviour and aspirations and channelled that power into the development of RugbyWorks.

Dallaglio RugbyWorks works with teenagers from chaotic backgrounds with high levels of social risk factors such as troubled families, criminality and unemployment.  They have much lower success rates in education and employment compared to their peers.  RugbyWorks is designed to help these young people onto a positive pathway to achieve sustained education, employment or training with a particular focus on exposing them to various vocational opportunities. 

We are looking for a Part-Time Trust and Foundations Manager to join the fundraising team, and are looking for someone who shares our passion for helping young people; not afraid to be hands on and happy for each day to be different from the last and also shares our values:

• We Will Be Brave
• We Will Nurture a Family Spirit
• We Will Proactively Adapt
• Always Aiming Higher

JOB PROFILE

Main purpose of the job

To work with the Head of Fundraising in all aspects of Trust and Foundation fundraising. The key responsibility of this role is to manage relationships with existing Trust and Foundation grant funders, research new funding opportunities and write compelling applications for support to national and regional Trusts and Foundations. The chosen candidate will be experienced, highly organised, self-motivated, and personable and have excellent written communication skills.

Main Duties:

• Plan, develop and lead the building of high-level strategic relationships with major Trusts and Foundations including engaging with Trusts and Foundations in the regions where RugbyWorks is delivered
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to development a Trusts fundraising strategy to achieve income targets
• Write compelling proposals / applications and secure significant income maximising immediate and long term income opportunities
• Develop excellent relationships with funders delivering excellent stewardship, including creating engaging funding reports
• Review Trust and Foundation income and expenditure on a monthly basis, to take action to ensure income targets are met
• Work with other members of the Dallaglio RugbyWorks team, Development Board and Trustees to grow network of funding opportunities and insight into the specific needs or issues faced in each region where Dallaglio RugbyWorks is delivered
• Ensure regulatory and legal compliance and best practice
• Maintain excellent record keeping
• Support the CEO and Head of Fundraising with any wider business requests.

About You:

• An ability to build, develop and maintain relationships with external partners
• Ability to communicate successfully to individuals at all levels and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills, with structured and methodical approach to work and a clear focus on results
• Ability to work to multiple deadlines
• The ability to self-motivate and manage time.
• IT literate and confident user of databases.
• Passionate about tackling youth unemployment and disadvantage

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of identifying and researching Trust funding opportunities
• Proven track record of writing compelling proposals and applications to secure 5 - 6 figure sum grants from Trusts, Foundations and other funders
• Proven ability in producing effective, cohesive, motivating and inspiring proposals and funding reports
• You will have a working knowledge of Trust and Foundation funding trends and of sources of Trust giving data and intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and your ability to manage successful strong strategic relationships.
• Experience in managing budgets.

Behavioural Qualities:

• Strategic and creative.
• Results-driven.
• Ability to build positive personal and organisational relationships.
• A team player.
• Able to negotiate and balance competing priorities with consideration to ethical implications.
• Commitment to Dallaglio RugbyWorks mission.

GENERAL

The job is part-time (3 days a week - days to be mutually agreed) and will be at Dallaglio RugbyWorks, First Floor, Duru House, 101 Commercial Road, London E1 1RD.

Normal office hours are 9:00 to 17:30, but flexible working will be required to cover out-of-hours meetings, evening visits and other events.  A time off in lieu is in operation.

The jobholder will be required to adhere to Dallaglio RugbyWorks policies at all times, with particular emphasis on Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding.  The jobholder will require an Enhanced DBS check.  Attendance at other Dallaglio RugbyWorks events and conferences will sometimes be required.

TO APPLY

Please send a covering letter and your CV by 5pm on 2nd February 2020.

Interviews will take place on w/c 10th February 2020.

Head of Grants
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire (with travel to Bradford)

About Us

Leeds Community Foundation supports thousands of charities and voluntary groups across Leeds and Bradford, addressing inequalities and working together to support those that need help the most.

We have distributed over £42 million in grants to date across Leeds and Bradford, enabling positive change in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in our communities.

Over the next four years, our Plan 2024: Ambitious for All will ensure that we are agile in response to social and economic challenges. To support our future plans, it is crucial that we establish a firm foundation for long-term resilience and steady growth.

We’re now looking for a Head of Grants to join us and support our ambitious plans in terms of grant distribution and support for third sector organisations.

The Benefits

- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Play a key role in our management team
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance for a business vehicle (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 

If you have strong experience with grants programmes management administration, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a positive, lasting impact to the people of Leeds and Bradford. 

As our Head of Grants, you will have the chance to oversee grants programmes that strengthen local community projects, increase sustainability and enable local people to continue making a difference.

Communities in Leeds and Bradford have faced inequality and deprivation for years, and challenges continue to multiply. There is a growing need to advocate for more targeted support for grassroots, community-led investment. If you are driven, determined and want to do some real good on a local level, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Head of Grants, you will oversee all of Leeds Community Foundation’s grant-making activities. 

Liaising with external funders, grants panels, grants applicants and other partners, you’ll ensure our grant-making systems are robust and fit for purpose. 

Reporting to the Programmes Director, you will: 

- Be a member of the management team, managing the Senior Grants Officer, two Grants Officers and a team of volunteers 
- Oversee the efficient and effective delivery of our portfolio of funding programmes 
- Research ways to achieve our goals, including through grant-making and commissioning 
- Match and assess requests from applicants to funding programmes
- Have sign-off authority for certain grants, as delegated by the Board

About You 

To join us as our Head of Grants, you will need: 

- At least three years’ senior-level experience of grants programmes management and/or other forms of assessment with the specific ability to analyse applications
- Experience of working in and/or familiarity with the voluntary and community sector and related issues
- The ability to effectively manage, lead and inspire others 
- The ability to work with a range of partners and stakeholders and provide excellent service 
- The proven ability to assimilate and critique data to formulate a plan or strategy

Experience of any of the following would be beneficial: working in Leeds and/or Bradford, working directly with a board of trustees/directors, leading on externally-funded programmes or convening and serving decision-making or consultative committees/panels.

Other organisations may call this role Grants Manager, Funding Programme Manager, Senior Programme Advisor, Programme Manager, or Grants Programme Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 18th February 2020.

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer.  The communities we serve are very diverse and we aim for our staff team to reflect those communities.  We particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, who are currently under-represented within our staff team.  All applications will be considered solely on merit.  As such, we redact details that appear on an application which may identify any protected characteristics.

So, if you are looking for your next step as our Head of Grants, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

As a crucial member of the UK Senior Leadership Team, you will drive the development and delivery of an ambitious grants fundraising strategy for an inspiring international development charity. This is a 12 month maternity cover, for the right candidate they will consider part time.

The Charity By working with all levels of society - from parents and community groups, to the government and private sector - the charity ensure child protection, education and health systems work for all children, especially the most vulnerable. Ultimately, this is helping families break the cycle of poverty for good.

The Role
You will produce a creative and ambitious Grants Fundraising Strategy to raise support for projects from institutional donors, trusts, charitable foundations and companies.
Line manage a Grants Manager and head up the Grants Team which also includes an Assistant.
Through internal reports and close communication with the charity, you will maintain an in-depth, up-to-date knowledge of the projects and their funding requirements, to help ensure your Grants Strategy remains relevant and maximises opportunities.
Through research and networking, you will ensure you stay informed about the external context relevant to our Grants fundraising.

The Candidate
A seasoned fundraising professional with a strong track record of successful fundraising for international development work.
Good knowledge/understanding of international development work. Ie at least a high-level understanding of how development programmes are designed and delivered (eg programme cycle management
Strategic leadership/senior management experience in grant/partnership fundraising - leading on the development and delivery of a strategy for raising funds from grantmakers/strategic partners (ie institutional donors, trusts, charitable foundations and companies)
Significant experience of technical grant management (as the lead account manager) for large and institutional donors (ie securing and managing six-figure, multi-year grants involving logical frameworks/complex programme plans and hard-restricted 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.

Jamie's Farm exists to transform the lives of vulnerable young people by providing our unique combination of ‘farming, family, therapy & legacy’.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced trust fundraiser to join our small and dynamic fundraising team, and be part of a growing national charity which is transforming the lives of vulnerable young people at risk of social and academic exclusion. Candidates can be based at our Bath or Lewes farms, or work remotely but be happy to travel. 

To Apply: Please email a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and CV, along with the completed Equals Opps form.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage our existing relationships with trusts and foundations to a high level, including providing timely M&E reports, updated accounts, impact report etc;

• Grow our pipeline of trusts and foundations, submitting high quality applications to secure new multiyear relationships (from both existing and new donors) to help with the financial sustainability of the charity, particularly for the 2020 and 2021 financial years;

• Line manage our Fundraising Manager in Lewes, who also has responsibility for trust fundraising among other areas, undertaking regular catch ups and ensuring their happiness, success and wellbeing in their role;

• Feed into the fundraising expenditure budget, with input from the rest of the fundraising team, to ensure we do not over spend;

• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives;

• Be an engaging, energetic and effective ambassador of Jamie’s Farm;

• Support our IT Manager with our transfer to a new database system, so that we are using it effectively to ensure the best donor care;

• Attend occasional networking and other supporter events to promote Jamie’s Farm;

• Manage the database records, finance detail, gift aid, thank yous and communications with relationships you manage;

• Alongside our CEO, oversee the wider fundraising budget of £1.34m, checking in with relevant Fundraising Managers to ensure we are on track to meet targets (potential);

• Lead on legacy giving and developing and delivering a strategy to grow this for Jamie’s Farm (potential); • Support CEO in managing high network relationships (potential).

See the attached Job Description for the full details and requirements. 

The Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century. Led by its Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor, Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Philharmonia creates thrilling performances in the concert hall and reaches new listeners and participants through audience development projects, digital technology, and a learning and participation programme.

With the recent announcement of Santtu-Matias Rouvali as the Orchestra’s next Principal Conductor, to succeed Esa-Pekka Salonen with effect from the 2021-22 Season, the Orchestra enters a new and exciting phase in its 75-year history.

Be inspired

The Philharmonia has developed strong, long-term relationships with a significant number of trusts and foundations who fund pioneering work across our education programme, digital programme, the regional and residencies programme, the Music of Today series and other strategic priorities.

We are now at an exciting stage to build on this success and are recruiting a Head of Trusts and Foundations to secure grants for the Orchestra’s core work, education and digital programme and for specific projects. Working closely with the Development Director and Director of Education, you will develop and implement our trust and foundations fundraising strategy.

Coming from a background in trust fundraising, you will bring a track record of cultivating trusts and foundations in order to secure charitable gifts. You will be able to work independently as well as collegiately and will bring a thoughtful and considered approach to the fundraising strategy in this area.  You will be able to identify opportunities for funding and bring confidence and experience in developing a robust pipeline of funders. A passion for the arts and music is very important, as is the ability to work with a range of stakeholders across our charity.

For more information, and to access the job description, please visit the website of Peridot Partners, our recruitment consultants via the application method.

Closing date: Ongoing recruitment process. We will interview candidates as soon as applications are received.

The Philharmonia Orchestra is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes the positive impact that difference has in our teams. We are working to achieve diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s fundraising team. Over the past few years we have been honing our fundraising and have created what we believe to be an industry-leading programme, built on developing and nurturing genuine long-term relationships with the people who support our conservation work. In order to meet growing environmental challenges, we have developed an ambitious conservation strategy to 2023. With this in mind, we are looking for an outstanding individual with a track record of successfully leading and supporting sustainable growth in income. Specifically, this opportunity is to lead our global Trusts & Foundations fundraising work.

The Trusts & Foundations team is an ambitious and high performing team which has supported growth in income from trusts and foundations of 20% year on year for 5 years in a row. In 2020 FFI aims to raise circa £25 million of which more than half will come from trusts and foundations. Our success to date is far reaching with current relationships spanning multiple countries in Europe as well as the USA and Australia. Now we have set our sights on expansion; following years of strategic development FFI is in the perfect position to take its fundraising to the next level with new opportunities across Europe and in the USA.

We are seeking a proven, results-driven leader to drive forward our successful team. Committed to conservation and the environment, you will use your relationship management skills to strengthen existing funding relationships as well as forge new successful opportunities to grow income for FFI. Using your well-honed leadership and influencing skills and knowledge of good project development and delivery, you will work directly with FFI’s conservation programme teams to drive forward the organisational capacity for fundraising and ensuring that there is an institutional step change in FFI’s ability to secure significant grants from Trusts & Foundations in contribution to our ambitious strategy. A confident ambassador and networker, you may be required to travel both within the UK and internationally to cultivate relationships with current and prospective donors.

You will work with your team to share knowledge, learning and resources across FFI and with FFI’s partners across the world to build skills in how to successfully package compelling proposals for external audiences, and best practice in grant management and donor stewardship.

You will have a proven track record in securing six figure gifts and meeting financial targets as well as successfully driving forward a team.  Experience in securing funds from the USA, mainland Europe and other international foundations is desirable, as is experience of working with programme staff internationally.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an exciting, friendly and lively team within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 7 February 2020.

We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager who can make an immediate and positive impact to our fundraising activities. You may already be in a management role or an officer looking for the next stage in your career.

You will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with major trusts, foundations and hospital partners and will relish the opportunity to make applications to major trusts maximising the potential for large donations and multi-year funding for running costs, as well as capital and refurbishment projects.

You have significant experience in trust fundraising and proven success in approaching and securing income from major trusts.  You can be relied upon to produce high quality compelling cases for support and to promote and facilitate meetings with major trusts and foundations to develop and sustain longer term relationships.

If you have the right skills and experience to make an impact and are interested in joining our growing and dynamic (but very friendly) team then please submit your CV with a covering letter setting out why you are suitable for the role.

We wish to appoint to this role as soon as possible and applications will be considered on receipt.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively promotes young people and celebrates their achievements?

Do you have excellent administrative, organisational and analytical skills?

If so, could you join our dynamic Grants Team as our next West London Grants Officer?

About the role 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic Grants Team and help deliver our grant programmes. The focus of the role will be to support Schools and Youth Organisations in West London to run the JPF Achievement Award Scheme and associated JPF programmes.

The role will require the post holder to develop membership of the JPF Achievement Award Scheme, promoting this to Schools and Youth Organisations that are not currently part of the scheme, as well as identifying growth and expansion for those already on the scheme. The Grants Officer will also be responsible for promoting, assessing and managing other JPF small grants and programmes, as well as representing the foundation at a large number of prestigious events where we celebrate young people’s achievements.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate a close alignment with JPF values, strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to think creatively and analytically.

You will need to be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced, varied and diverse office.

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

All applicants must apply by returning a completed Application Form and Staff Diversity Monitoring Form. (CVs will not be accepted).

Closing date: 9am on 30th January 2020.

Interview date: 6th February 2020.

We kindly request that no agencies contact us.

Are you a hands-on, strategic and engaging leader with expert knowledge of issues relating to money management and personal finance gained from significant experience working in the financial capability sector? If so, we want to work with you.

Reporting to the CEO, you will have strategic and operational responsibility for The Money Charity’s work with adults in a range of community and workplace settings, developing and delivering a portfolio of programmes, products and initiatives that impact on financial capability for this group, including financial educational workshops and producing our Money Manual.

Additionally, the post holder be a member of the Senior Management Team, working collaboratively with the CEO, trustees and other senior leaders to develop and implement The Money Charity’s mission, vision and values, as well as leading on consultancy work across the organisation.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and programme management skills, commercial acumen and experience of managing a budget, along with a flexible, organised approach to your work. This is an exciting, varied role which provides a unique opportunity to impact on the financial wellbeing of individuals.

Please note a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for this post.

For more information please visit our website.

About us

For over 25 years, the Money Charity has been the UK’s financial capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their financial wellbeing. We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives. We aim to change the culture around financial wellbeing by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes. 

We’re a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality, accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. As well as competitive salary, we provide 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank and Public holidays and any closure days that may or may not take place between Christmas and the New Year; a flexible annual leave scheme; 10% pension contribution; a healthcare cash plan and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed when incurred in accordance with our expenses policy. 

For more information please visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, please email your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 to with “Head of Workplace & Community Programmes” in the subject line.

When writing your supporting statement, you should focus on providing evidence and specific examples that demonstrate how you meet the person specification and your suitability for the role. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants who do not have direct experience to provide examples from other areas that meet the requirements.

Please ensure that you provide a phone number and email address so that we can contact you easily, and in confidence.

Closing date: 10.00 on Friday 31 January 2020.

Interviews: Week commencing 3 February 2020, exact dates and times to be arranged.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond individually to applications so if you have not heard from us by the advertised shortlisting and/or interview date(s), this means your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Feedback will be given upon request to candidates who attend interview.

For further information, or if you have any questions about the role or our recruitment process please contact us via the jobs section of our website. 

Please note we do not accept agencies or recruitment sites.

Head of Philanthropic and Partnership Development

Salary: circa £48,000

Base: Edinburgh

Hours: Permanent. The working week will be 35 hours with core working hours between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. A flexible working policy is offered. The office will be open from 7am – 7pm daily.

Benefits: Pension scheme with a 10% employer contribution. 33 days paid holiday annually plus four public holidays as paid leave days each year over Christmas and New Year. A cycle to work scheme is available.

Are you looking to progress your career and step up into a similar, but bigger role? Do you have the ambition to take on a new challenge with the opportunity to mould your team and in time progress to director level? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.

Who are we? Worldwide Cancer Research is a small charity with immense ambition - to see a day where no life is cut short by cancer. To bring that day closer the charity is growing.

What do we do? We find and fund bold ideas at the start of the cancer research journey all over the world. Kick-starting the life-saving advances of the future by sowing the seeds of new discoveries today. Funding brand new ideas and supporting researchers who ask big, challenging, new questions about how cancer works and how we can control it.

Being a small charity with currently 40 employees allows us to be open, honest and personal with our supporters. Everyone who works for this charity plays a significant role – without them we wouldn’t exist. If you want to speak to the CEO, you can. If you want to speak to the research team, you can. If you want to share your story, there will always be someone to listen.

Next steps

If you have significant experience leading a partnership fundraising or business development team and are looking to step up into a bigger role with scope to progress to director level, this could be your next career move. If you have the ambition to take on a new challenge with the opportunity to mould your team and grow an entirely new income stream, then we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Director of Supporter Experience, you will take a creative, bold and focused approach to leading on all aspects of Corporate, Trusts and Foundations and High Value fundraising activity.  Partnerships & Philanthropy forms an essential pillar of our new fundraising strategy and the charity has committed to investment in this area towards our goal of ’20 by 30’ - £20 million of research grants annually by 2030.

As you build the team, you’ll be working hands-on, forming relationships to raise awareness of Worldwide Cancer Research, secure mutually beneficial partnerships, and ultimately realise substantial growth in research funding.  Through development and implementation of the Philanthropic and Partnership strategy you will help us find and fund even more bold ideas that could conquer cancer. So, if you’re up for the challenge we can’t wait to see your C.V.

How to Apply 

• Please email your tailored CV (no more than two pages) and covering letter outlining your suitability for this role.
• Closing date is Monday 27 January 2020.
• Interviews will be held in Edinburgh 12 and 14  February 2020.

Please note your covering letter will be key to the success of your application.