We are Norfolk’s charity for people living with sight loss and visual impairment. Providing practical and emotional support at our hubs in Norwich, King’s Lynn and Great Yarmouth and in hospitals across Norfolk. Together with social and well-being activities for adults and children, young people and their families, daily living equipment, befriending services and specialist housing, we help those affected by sight loss to live life fully.

About the role

We are looking for a real team player who will work to integrate community fundraising and social media marketing into our volunteers and events teams. This is a time of change for the organisation and the ideal candidate will be someone who is not afraid to embrace and promote new challenges and new technology. This is a multi-tasking role and an ability to prioritise and organise a busy workload is essential. The two sides to the role (community fundraising & communications) are interlinked and there is an expectation to develop this in the role. A can-do attitude is more important to us than a long history of marketing experience, as on-going training and support will be provided.

Vision Norfolk (previously the Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind) is going through a period of organisational change, which means the successful candidate will have room for growth and development in this role.

The ideal candidate will have:

· Experience of forging partnerships with companies, clubs or groups, from prospect researching through to pitching

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop compelling partnership proposals

· A real passion for team working and collaboration to drive results

· Meticulous attention to detail and data management to drive a new supporter pipeline

· A real passion for working in public fundraising and delivering engaging and inspiring supporter experiences

· Have an excellent knowledge of the best content for different social platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube and a passion for emerging platforms and audiences

· DBS check required at Enhanced level

Please submit a covering letter (no longer than 2 x A4) along with your most recent CV. Please clearly address the points in the person specification with examples in your application.

Closing Date: 18th June 2022

Shortlisting w/c: 27th June 2022

Interviews: w/c: 4th July 2022

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

The Fundraising Partnerships and Trusts Officer, is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of a rolling programme of prospect identification, research and nurturing of relationships, specifically for: Trusts, Foundations, Corporates. The post holder will assist in maximising support from these fundraising streams, drafting and submitting applications and other approaches to prospective funders and donors to increase income. In addition to developing persuasive cases for support in line with organisational priorities, the post holder will ensure that the activities for which funds are sought are impactful, measurable and can be effectively reported on to funders. The post holder will also be required to support with and attend fundraising events with the purpose of relationship building, nurture and networking.

The post holder will develop and maintain both internal and external contacts and will need to develop a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid’s work, business plans and strategic priorities.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

1. Fundraising
   1. To take responsibility for and lead on the completion of a number of core and restricted funding applications to large and small Trusts and Foundations, contributing to the team’s annual fundraising targets.
   2. Assist in the development of, and help to implement a strategy for maximising income from Trusts, Foundations, Corporate partnerships.
   3. To be responsible for maintaining a portfolio of potential funders through regular research, identifying new income streams from Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partnership opportunities and potential Major Donors.
   4. To be responsible for maintaining the Trust/Corporate prospect pipeline, ensuring information is accurate and up to date and risks to the pipeline are flagged
   5. To support with the development and nurture of relationships with high value individuals, including planning and attending fundraising events.
   6. Use research findings to support the fundraising team in a range of formats, from detailed briefings to short biographies.
   7. Support the Trust team with compiling large fundraising bids.
   8. To be responsible for maintaining records on all reporting and re-application deadlines, working closely with Finance and project teams as required.
   9. Supporting with the development of funding proposals for prospective and existing Major Donors and Corporate partners.
   10. Support with recruitment and relationship management of small corporate partnerships as required.
   11. To be responsible for creating a reporting schedule and template for project teams to feed into.
   12. To business partner with other teams within the organisation to support with building robust business cases.

1. Information management, monitoring and evaluation

1. Take responsibility for ensuring that full records of contacts are maintained on the Fundraising database, the trusts tracker and relevant reports are produced, in line with GDPR best practice
2. Establish appropriate means of monitoring and evaluating activity, and ensure that funder reports are delivered to meet deadlines.
3. Work proactively cross organisationally to keep abreast of new developments within Women’s Aid and new funding opportunities.
    

1. Financial
    
   1. Ensure that donations are quickly and correctly processed and acknowledged and that reports are available in the appropriate format.

4. Information management monitoring and evaluation
 

4.1 Provide time management to assist with cross department projects based bid research and development.

4.2 Keep abreast of new developments and funding opportunities.
 

5. Contact and liaison
 

5.1 Develop and manage supporter relationships, sharing information and leads as appropriate.

5.2 Work closely with other members of the Women’s Aid Fundraising team and support with key donor accounts which span multiple fundraising disciplines, ensuring that approaches to prospects are co-ordinated effectively for the long term benefit of Women’s Aid.

5.3 Liaise where appropriate with external agencies and suppliers.
 

6. Quality control
 

6.1. Take responsibility for ensuring that applications and reports are completed to the criteria and standard as specified by the funder and that they are reflective of Women’s Aid’s mission and values and conform to Women’s Aid’s branding standards.

6.2. Ensure the highest level of standards of data capture, in accordance with GDPR regulations, are maintained on the organisations CRM, ensuring a complete accurate and up-to-date information on all donors and prospects. This includes but is not limited to information on giving history, relationships, contacts, proposals submitted etc.
 

7. Expectations
 

7.1 To travel to meetings and events throughout the UK, which may require overnight stays.

7.2 To occasionally work unsociable hours e.g attending evening or weekend meetings/conferences or travel to other Women’s Aid offices.

7.3 To be responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of Women’s Aid’s message within the scope of fundraising and for ensuring that all activity is undertaken in such a way as will not compromise the good name of Women’s Aid or its legal or financial liability.

7.4 To attend and contribute to team and departmental meetings.

7.5 To attend and contribute to the supervision and appraisal process.

7.6 To uphold and promote Women’s Aid’s policies ensuring that their intention and spirit is followed.

7.7 Other duties that may from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of the post.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Fundraising Officer

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Proven track record of effective prospect research building a varied fundraising portfolio.
• Experience of researching and developing targeted proposals for presentation to prospective funders.
• Experience of fundraising from Trusts, Foundations and/or corporates
• Experience of researching and developing targeted proposals for presentation to prospective funders.
• Experience of developing and maintaining long term relationships with funders/wealthy individuals.
• Experience of writing detailed reports to funders.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential:

• Excellent written skills including writing persuasive copy for funding proposals.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate patterns of support ensuring that full records are maintained on the database.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels, on the telephone, face to face and in writing, together with the ability to make presentations on fundraising ideas and the work of Women’s Aid to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrable initiative and determination.
• Proven ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to prioritise work.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Experience of writing reports on activities, summarising and analysing figures to make recommendations

• Experience of working within agreed budgetary constraints, ensuring that expenditure is maintained within budgets, and income is closely monitored.
• Knowledge of the Women’s and Domestic Abuse sector.
• Experience of using a Fundraising database, such as Raiser’s Edge.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities;
• Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required.

SUMMARY OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Terms of appointment:  Offer of employment is subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check at the appropriate level and a satisfactory Pre Employment Health Questionnaire at the expense of WAFE. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months.

Salary:  £26,895. (On an incremental scale guided by the WA pay scale points 29-33) + benefits.  Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.

Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 37 hours per week, based in Bristol (or London); benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.

Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan.

Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3 month interim probationary review.  .

Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees.

Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances. 

Period of notice: 1 month after your probationary period has been completed.

Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list. Most commonly this is a British Passport.

Additional information is available on request.

This is an exciting time at Magic Breakfast, as we have just developed a new strategy and have restructured and expanded our Fundraising and Development team to meet the challenge of ending morning hunger for now, and for good. 

As part of this we are recruiting our first permanent Prospect Researcher. The purpose of the role is to provide strategically aligned research to help identify and prioritise donors and prospects who can offer significant increased financial support as well as networks and connections. 

This role is critical to the success of our business development and will make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of our new business efforts to increase our funding from three high value income streams: corporate partners, trusts and foundations and philanthropy.

The Prospect Researcher will collaborate with our three high value giving teams to ensure they are exploring all opportunities, prioritising effectively and can make best use of any networks to maximise income-generating opportunities.

Are you excited about developing your career in prospect research? Join our growing Prospect Research team at the University of York and help to build a best-in-sector approach to prospect research and pipeline management. The Prospect Research team is developing innovative methods and taking on a critical role in the rapid expansion of fundraising and volunteering at the University of York.

As a Prospect Research Officer, you will be part of the Operations and Experience team, within the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). You will be responsible for leading a relationship with one of our Fundraising Teams, specialising your research and pipeline development in either the sector of Individual Philanthropy or Corporations, Foundations and Trusts. Additionally, you will help provide other research services including philanthropic due diligence.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team. The University is embarking upon delivering its mission to become a University for Public Good and has just made a significant investment to increase philanthropy and alumni engagement over the next 10 years as we look to establish a more representative and inclusive community.

We are looking for people with:

- Enthusiasm and determination; a desire to develop new techniques and contribute to building a sector-leading team

- Great interpersonal skills, people who are able to work collaboratively and lead strong working relationships

- Experience of identifying and researching prospective donors, clients or customers

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills

- Ability to write concisely and persuasively

- Experience of analysing and summarising data

- Excellent professional judgement and discretion

Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria; we ask that you cover all of these in your application.

Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni

We are looking to hire two Prospect Research Officers to play a crucial role in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.

The Prospect Research Officers will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The roles will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.'

To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite.

Salary and benefits

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.

- Salary £26,341 - £32,344 pro rata

- Hybrid working (between home and office)

- 30 days annual leave pro rata (38 including bank holidays)

- Generous pension scheme

See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.

Interview date: Wednesday 15th June

If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Em Atkin, Prospect Research Manager at OPPA 

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

About Future Frontiers

In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a society where equal access to education and career opportunities enables potential to overcome poverty.

We are an award-winning education charity with an innovative approach to tackling educational inequality in the UK. Our mission is to provide disadvantaged young people with the guidance, networks and opportunities they need to realise their potential at school and achieve post-16 qualifications that build towards secure and fulfilling employment. By partnering with schools and forward-thinking businesses we deliver a high-impact coaching programme to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We recently developed an ambitious 5-year strategy which adds a second year to our programme and provides even more 1 to 1 support for young people, deepening our impact.

The strategy sets out how we will achieve our strategic vision statement: between 2021 and 2026, Future Frontiers will design, develop and rigorously evaluate an enhanced two-year programme that achieves meaningful long-term impact at the post-16 transition, transforming the life-chances of disadvantaged young people. During this period we will support over 16,000 disadvantaged young people. You can read more about our impact so far in our Annual Impact Reports on our website.

Why we need you

This is an exciting new role in our Monitoring, Evaluation and Research team. We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to lead on primary research projects in schools and colleges that will get to the heart of our impact on young people. You will draw on your expertise to unpick the enablers and barriers to young people fulfilling their potential, and to demonstrate with confidence how our programme achieves long-term outcomes. You will also contribute to monitoring and evaluation projects across the organisation, engaging stakeholders within and outside the charity.

Your role is essential in providing insights and conclusions that critique and strengthen our theory of change and inform programme development. Your work will be guided by your passion for social mobility and a genuine dedication to maximising the impact of our programme on disadvantaged young people.

Your responsibilities

Mixed methods research

You will take responsibility for the efficient planning, design and delivery of multiple research projects with guidance from the Head of Monitoring, Evaluation & Research. This will include selecting appropriate methodologies, writing reports, and presenting findings throughout project life cycles. You will confidently set-up and conduct focus groups with young people, actively listen, and ask probing questions appropriately. You will conduct thematic analysis of qualitative data and maximise the value of these projects to provide learning and evidence. You will make sure projects comply with research ethics.

Qualitative and quantitative evaluation

You will contribute to the design and implementation of evaluation projects to meet our strategic goals. This will involve supporting the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data across multiple sources. You will use this to identify and describe the outcomes of young people who have participated in the programme and of relevant comparison groups.

Internal monitoring and process evaluations

You will work closely with young people, our programmes team, schools, business, and other stakeholders to conduct descriptive analysis of programme data. You will support the development of our internal process evaluation framework and support regular internal reporting of programmes using monitoring data.

Insights to critique our theory of change

You will triangulate different evidence sources to draw insights and communicate them in presentations and by writing compelling and accessible reports. These will support us to critique assumptions in our theory of change and inform the development of the programme to maximise our impact on young people.

Stakeholder engagement

You will maintain excellent relationships and communication with all stakeholders involved in our research and impact projects: young people, parents and carers, school staff and university partners. You will be expected to maximise networks with relevant organisations. You will have occasional opportunities to share your research with external audiences.

About You

Experience:

• Essential: 2+ years of professional experience managing end-to-end mixed methods research projects

• Essential: Working directly with young people or beneficiaries

• Desirable: Working on education research or education evaluation projects

• Desirable: Using data and research insights to facilitate decision making

Skills and knowledge:

• Essential: An excellent understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods

• Essential: Excellent attention to detail

• Essential: Excellent data presentation and communication skills

• Essential: An ability to troubleshoot and problem solve as required, keeping key members of the team informed

• Desirable: Knowledge of the post-16 education landscape and the common challenges faced by young people in this transition

• Desirable: Knowledge of statistical techniques

• Desirable: A relevant skills-based qualification in research and/or qualitative or quantitative analysis 

What we can offer you

• Generous annual leave of 27 days + bank holidays, increasing with service

• Team building offsites and regular team socials throughout the year

• Flexible working: core hours 11am – 4pm and regular working from home as standard

• Early 4pm finish on Fridays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Generous parental pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2 years

Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and Inclusion

Here at Future Frontiers, we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients, and students as individuals. We believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background, and religion.

We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. If you would like to talk to us about working at Future Frontiers in advance of your application, particularly regarding diversity, we strongly encourage you to contact us via email and we will arrange a call. We would love to hear from you.

To improve the diversity of the team we are particularly interested to hear from candidates who have not been to university or who have lived experiences relatable to our young people.

How to Apply

• To apply, please fill out our application form on our wesbite by answering these questions and attaching your CV.

1. Tell us why you want to work at Future Frontiers. What is it about us that excites you? (Max. 1,000 characters)

2. With direct reference to the experiences, skills and knowledge required in the job description, please tell us the three main reasons why you would make an excellent Research and Impact Manager. (Max. 2,500 characters)

3. Tell us about a mixed methods research project you worked on. We want to know what you did and what outcomes were achieved as a result. (Max 1,000 characters)

• Deadline: 8 th June 2022 at 9am

• Initial interviews will be held on 20th and 21st June, virtually, via video call

• Final, in-person interviews will be held on 30th June at our offices in London Bridge

• Start date is 22nd August 2022, or earlier if possible 

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Research Uptake Manager to join our team in London, UK.

The Research Uptake Manager is an important, high level role that will maximise the impact of the research generated by the Research Programme; to develop policy-influencing strategies linked to evidence and learning from research conducted through the RPC.

The successful candidate will have:

• MSc in Entomology, Public Health, Global Health, Epidemiology or a related research discipline with a substantial research component
• Knowledge of the policy and practice environment in vector control and current debates within the research discipline
• Strong skills in communicating scientific / development research to non-research audiences
• Demonstrable understanding of the broader RU theory of change i.e. the barriers to uptake experienced by decision-makers as well as the challenges of communicating research
• Skills in developing a range of outputs for communicating research – in print, electronic and face-to-face formats.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering research uptake strategies

This is a fixed term contract for the period of four years.

To apply for this position you will need to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract. Malaria Consortium are not in a position to sponsor visa applications for this role. 

The Company

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.

An exciting, creative and varied role in our dynamic & highly skilled Fundraising and Communications team of 20, dedicated to inspiring people in the UK to break the cycle of poverty and disability and transform lives in some of the world’s poorest places.

Role Purpose
To identify, develop and share compelling stories of CBM UK’s work that inspire and engage our target audiences and help to end the cycle of poverty and disability.

To take day-to-day responsibility for the creation, scheduling and delivery of social media content that supports our organisation-wide communication strategy.

To deliver strong communications via a range of online and offline channels to support CBM’s brand and identity.

How to apply

More information about CBM UK and a full role profile can be found by visiting our website through the "Apply via Website" button.

If you're interested, we’d be delighted to have an informal chat to tell you more about the role and answer any questions you may have. 

About Tree Aid: 

Tree Aid is an international development organisation working with people in the drylands of Africa to tackle poverty and the effects of the climate crisis by growing trees, improving people’s incomes, and restoring and protecting land. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Individual Giving - Retention Fundraising Officer at Tree Aid.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support transformational change for some of the world’s most vulnerable people who are living on the frontline of the climate crisis. Tree Aid works in partnership with communities in the drylands of Africa, using forestry and natural resource management to relieve poverty and protect the environment. We are values led, unique in what we do and are growing fast.

Here are a few words about working at Tree Aid the role from our team:

"Tree Aid is an organisation that makes you feel passionate about coming to work. Every staff member is focused on delivering huge impact, working closely together and being transparent, ethical and data driven every step of the way.”

After almost 8 years at Tree Aid, our Fundraising Officer is moving on. This is what he had to say about the role:

“In my role as Fundraising Officer for Retention I have been involved in some great campaigns. Over the years i have worked with the Fundraising Manager to develop Appeal Communications and Update Magasines. One of the highlights has been attending meetings with our Programmes team, where they share news on the projects Tree Aid runs. I’ve really enjoyed working with Tree Aid and would recommend it to anyone who is passionate about fundraising."

The role will focus on engaging with existing donors to increase individual giving income from donors who have supported Tree Aid for 6 months or more.  

You will develop a range of regular communications that will steward and cultivate our existing donors. You will work with the Fundraising Manager to plan and deliver the retention element of the Individual Giving programme.

You will maximise on donor retention opportunities to ensure long-term programme growth. You will have 1-2 years developing effective supporter journeys that have successfully grown donor income. You will be passionate about fundraising,

You will be data driven and able to demonstrate a solid understanding of CRM databases, and how they can be used to enhance the supporter experience. You will have knowledge of trends in individual giving and digital fundraising. 

Finally, you should be an excellent communicator, with a proactive and creative approach to working, used to juggling priorities and passionate about delivering the best supporter experience possible. You will lead by example to provide sector-leading supporter care.

Knowledge & Experience:  

• 1-2 years' experience of direct marketing and fundraising across all channels. (Inc. phone, email, online, print)  

• Experience of project managing fundraising campaigns to agreed targets, deadlines & budgets

• Experience of production and/or fulfilment of communications materials  

• Experience of using fundraising CRMs (Raisers Edge NXT preferred)  

• Experience of undertaking research and reporting findings  

• Knowledge of administering legacies 

  Skills:   

• Excellent planning and project management skills; experienced in prioritising workload.

• Excellent written communications skills and high standard of English; good editing and copy writing skills, able to communicate in an engaging and persuasive style. 
• High level of attention to detail. 

• Understanding of good digital customer journeys and stewardship journeys.  

• High level of numeracy and analytical skills with ability to analyse data and produce reports.  

• Good IT ability, including good typing skills and the use of Microsoft Office (including Excel and Word). 

• Good supporter/customer care skills and good telephone manner. 

  Personal Qualities:  

• A passion for international development and to issues affecting rural smallholder farmers in dryland Africa  
• Proactive and confident to make recommendations to improve future activity. 
• Open and willing to learn  
• Flexible and responsive 

Do you want real, meaningful work? Work which will reward you by the tangible and immediate difference you make in your community? We’re here to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward in life - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We want someone who shares our vision and values.

CASW are a highly regarded and trusted independent charity with a first-class reputation providing advice to thousands of people across South Worcestershire from our two main offices, two sub-offices and three outreach locations.  We have 18 mainly part time staff with around 85 volunteers in a wide variety of roles. 

You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the backing to deliver your plans and ideas. You’ll be supported by knowledgeable and passionate staff, volunteers and of a diverse and experienced Board.

You’ll design and drive our organisational strategy and launch yourself into developing and delivering our funding transformation programme.

You’ll be influencing at a senior level across a variety of stakeholder bases and your impact will determine our success. You’ll have demonstrable achievements in your career to date and be comfortable managing people, finances and strategy understanding the need to motivate, persuade and lead.

We’re a small charity with big ambition. If you’re ready to lead us, apply now and you will be sent the job role and personal specification and an application form.

Closing date 30 May at 12.00 noon; interviews 9 June.

As part of the Philanthropy Team, the Donor Relations Officer will play a critical role in the continued success of the team, providing strategic, bespoke support to enhance donor journeys and maximise giving opportunities.

In this newly created role, the Donor Relations Officer will be instrumental in ensuring that major donors and charitable trusts supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK experience high-quality, personalised, and memorable interactions, leading to closer engagement, and increased giving long-term.

The Donor Relations Officer will work closely with all members of the Philanthropy Team, developing an in-depth understanding of the audience, at the individual relationship level, which will enable them to create and deliver high-quality, tailored written, visual, and digital resources. They will also support the stewardship of members of the charity’s recognition circle (The Pioneers’ Circle) and giving club (The Accelerate Club).

The Donor Relations Officer will drive, plan, and manage an annual plan of donor engagement and stewardship activity, working with fundraisers to foster innovation and creativity, deliver outstanding resources and provide insights into Donor Relations developments within the sector.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Relationships

• Develop and foster close professional relationships with all colleagues within the Philanthropy team, working alongside them with a focus on support, collaboration, and donor-centred practice.
• Proactively establish and maintain highly effective relationships with colleagues in key support teams across the organisation, including Science, Media & Engagement; Design; Digital; CEO’s Office; Communications; Prospect Development; Merchandise; Events and Projects, and Stewardship.
• Develop an in-depth and nuanced understanding of the high-value external relationships held by the Philanthropy team (major donors, charitable trusts, and senior volunteers) and of key internal relationships the team has with senior stakeholders such as the CEO, Chairman, President, Trustees, Chief Scientific Officer, and Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board.

Delivery & Project Management

• Take full ownership of and accountability for the creation and delivery of written, visual, printed, and digital resources to enhance the supporter relationships held by the Philanthropy Team. These will include:
• bespoke donor reports
• general application and report templates
• breaking news and general email updates
• brochures
• invitations
• infographics
• short films
• cards (thank you, Christmas etc)
• recognition gifts
• In consultation with Philanthropy Team members, the postholder will work closely with key support teams, project managing the creation and delivery of each item of resource from briefing and early development to troubleshooting and final production, ensuring deadlines are met.
• With input from Philanthropy Team members, the postholder will write tailored letters and email copy to support the team’s work with senior employees and stakeholders, and senior volunteers.
• Develop and execute an annual plan for the delivery of new and updated engagement resources for the Philanthropy team, creating a framework which underpins bespoke requests and discrete projects.
• Identify and present new stewardship/ engagement ideas to Philanthropy colleagues and lead on the implementation of those which the team want to take forward.

Processes

• Develop a good working understanding of, and follow, the required processes used by each support team for the submission and management of pieces of work.
• Create and manage new Philanthropy processes to ensure the creation and delivery of resources within the team is smooth and effective.
• Engage fully with the organisation’s CRM and use it regularly for a range of purposes including maximising knowledge of donor/ charitable trust relationships, entering data in an accurate and timely fashion as required.

What we are looking for:

• Demonstrable experience of enhancing donor or client/customer journeys.
• Demonstrable experience of building positive and effective professional relationships across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience and proven track record of project management, with an ability to drive projects forward without close supervision.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising and the concept of donor motivation.
• Excellent communicator with an ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. 
• Very strong, versatile written communication skills.  A rigorous proof-reader, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.
• Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to plan and set goals, work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, sets high standards and strives for excellence.
• A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking with an ability to see the bigger picture.
• Ability to absorb and process new information quickly. Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them.
• Adaptable and flexible with a growth mindset.
• Thrives within a fast-paced environment, with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.
• Excellent IT skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abingdon, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Additional Information:

The closing date for applications is the 5th June 2022, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 13th June 2022. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via the channels on our website.

How to apply:

Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment System which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV and covering letter to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK’s leading dementia research charity dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. Backed by our passionate scientists and supporters, we’re challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress, and investing in research to make life-changing breakthroughs possible.

You will be part of an organisation that has been recognised nationally as an outstanding place to work. In 2021, we were listed 69th in the prestigious 100 Large Best Companies to Work For.  We were also awarded a 2-star accreditation by Best Companies, recognising outstanding levels of workplace engagement and were listed in the 75 Best Companies to Work for in the East of England and the Charity’s 30 Best Companies to Work For.

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Are you a talented high-value fundraiser that wants to make a real impact? Do you have experience in soliciting major gifts of £10,000 and above from individuals? Can you help deliver a philanthropy strategy at one of the country’s biggest charities?

If so, you could be the Philanthropy Development Manager we are looking for!

About the role

You’ll work closely with the Head of Major Gifts in the Philanthropy team to build and maintain a portfolio of individual prospects and donors with capacity to make gifts of £10,000 - £100,000 (leadership gifts), involving volunteers and staff across British Heart Foundation (BHF) as required.

As an ambassador for the BHF, you’ll proactively identify and qualify new prospects, engage existing and lapsed donors, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Philanthropy team to manage a new Giving Club that incentivises donors to make multi-year pledges.

Ensuring our database is kept fully up to date, you'll coordinate with other fundraisers and teams to facilitate collaboration across the organisation.

You’ll deliver agreed annual targets and help drive income for research that will save and improve the lives of people affected by cardiovascular disease in this country and around the world.

We have two roles available: One permanent contract and one 12-month fixed term contract, covering family leave.

Working arrangements

This is a dual location role, with your working time split between your Home and several days per month at least in our London Office. As part of the role, you will also need to travel into London and elsewhere for meetings with donors, as and when required. This will allow us to unlock our best work for our cause, blending the best of home and office working.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

About the team

BHF is creating a culture that drives transformational and sustainable income through philanthropic giving, from high-value donors in the UK and overseas. To achieve this vision, we are building a high performing Philanthropy team comprising dynamic fundraisers working with individual donors or trusts and foundations, talented proposition writers, research and insight specialists, and event and stewardship experts.

Sitting within the Philanthropy team, the Major Gifts team focuses on individual donors and is led by the Head of Major Gifts. It comprises two Philanthropy Lead posts (gifts of £75,000 and above) and two Philanthropy Development Manager posts (gifts of £10,000 and above).

To realise our ambitions, we need to raise significant additional funds to accelerate and drive critical research. Raising funds through philanthropy is a key area of our income generating strategy for 2030.

About you

An ambitious and dynamic fundraiser, with a track record of securing gifts of £10,000 or above from new, cold prospects and existing donors. You will have worked successfully with influential volunteers to deliver income in a large and complex organisation.

With a natural flare for identifying and cultivating relationships, and strong planning and prioritisation skills, you’ll be able to manage a portfolio of 100 - 150 prospects, across the various stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• An exceptionable fundraiser who can demonstrate building relationships with emotional intelligence, and empathy when working with others.
• A skilled and brave strategic and project manager, who can develop clear, efficient and logical plans to achieve goals.
• Optimistic and positive, with excellent communication skills and able to inspire confidence in donors as well as senior internal and external stakeholders.
• An excellent writer, with a keen eye for grammar who can transform complex project information into compelling stories and content for a high-value audience.
• Meticulous with high attention to detail.
• Proficient at using data and evidence to monitor KPI’s, track trends and help us make informed decisions.
• Driven and ambitious to deliver our high-value income strategy.

About us 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research. 

What can we offer you

To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.
 

Working in either the Tyne & Wear or Tees Valley areas, the two Peer Enablers will draw on their own lived experience as Young Fathers to provide befriending and direct support to other young Dads (aged under 25).

An innovative & award-winning charity, NEYDL supports young Dads to play an active and meaningful role in their children's lives. The postholer will run our 'Wheelie Good Dads Cycling Project' to include cycling excursions and a bike loan scheme. 

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an Africa-based NGO that unlocks the potential of women to eliminate paediatric AIDS and create healthy families across ten sub-Saharan African countries. m2m trains, employs, and helps empower women living with HIV  to work as community healthcare workers in understaffed health centres and underserved communities. Through a peer-to-peer approach, these ‘Mentor Mothers’ deliver a range of health services, advice, and support to women and their families. Started in Cape Town, South Africa in 2001 with an initial focus on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, m2m has innovated and built on its strengths and now provides family-centred support for a range of related health and social issues spanning pregnancy, birth, childhood, and adolescence. It also partners with governments and other NGOs on the adoption of its programme to spread the Mentor Mother Model and its benefits. 

We are looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join our dynamic fundraising team and support our Head of Philanthropy in taking m2m’s major donors and regular giving programme to the next level. This is a permanent and full-time position.
The role will suit someone who is self-motivated, creative, innovative, resourceful and highly professional. 

The key purpose of the role will be:

• To lead the global strategy and programme for the Global Giving Circle (GGC), including a global programme of communications and events, working with global team members to meet targets and drive growth across Europe, the US and emerging markets.
• To drive new business by researching and building relationships with newly identified High Net Worth Individuals and connectors, in Europe and in the countries we operate in.
• To grow m2m’s pipeline of individual donors and prospects by undertaking prospect research and creating   solicitation plans, organising cultivation events, and networking in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
• To engage and work with with external stakeholders, including our Trustees and connectors, to map prospects and grow our pipelines.
• To cultivate and steward a set of individual donors giving < £6K , ensuring they are kept up to date  on the impact of their support and uplift where possible.
• To draft concise, persuasive, polished communications for external audiences, including leading on proposal development for a personal portfolio, and working collaboratively across entities to shape case statements and concept notes for individual audiences in the Europe and overseas.
• To provide ad-hoc support on special projects and events within agreed remits and timeframes, as directed.
• To support, plan and coordinate key events, which are related to the cultivation and stewardship of  major donors and mid-level giving donors.

Global Giving Circle

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy, Europe and Global Resource Mobilisation teams to lead the Global Giving Circle  (GGC) strategy to steward existing members, drive recruitment  and grow the value of unrestricted funding.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship to members, by leading on a global communications calendar, events and meetings, and management of assets.
• Work with the Global Giving Co-Chair, members and connectors to drive growth, to meet personal and team targets.
• Stewardship of current members in Europe.

Major Gifts

• Manage and build a pipeline of prospective Major Donors to contribute to overall Philanthropy team targets and achieve a personal annual unrestricted revenue target.
• Support the Head of Philanthropy in creating new mechanisms for unrestricted  giving in Europe and across sub-Saharan Africa.
• Actively participate in the African Philanthropy working group, to identify Major Donors in the countries we operate in, identifying and mapping prospects and creating engagement opportunities with Country Leads and Directors.
• Engage senior staff in advancing prospect relationships, including planning and coordinating their cultivation, proposal and solicitation efforts.
• Lead on our global major donor immersive experience in country in 2023, identifying and engaging our top global prospects and donors. 
• Undertake prospect research and profiling on existing and prospective HNWI donors.
• Create solicitation plans to maximising HNWI donor revenue and prioritise individuals appropriately.
• Support the planning, coordination and implementation of key inspiring events and communications programme for Major Donors.
• Coordinate and prepare materials, data, and financial reviews for donor meetings and pitches.
• Create high quality fundraising assets to be distributed to HNWI donors.
• Ensure HNWI donor retention processes are executed to secure annual revenue targets.
• Maximise Salesforce as a tool for the Philanthropy Team, ensuring data is up to date for reporting and GDPR purposes.

 Mid-Level Giving

• Manage thanking and stewardship of donors.
• Liaise with the wider fundraising team to create cultivation opportunities and events for new donors.
• Oversee the individual giving payment platforms, in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
• Develop an inspiring communications and individual giving donor-care programme with support from the Head of Philanthropy Europe.
• Work with the wider fundraising team to create stewardship pathways for those giving online or attending mass cultivation or community fundraising events.

Specific Projects

• Work with the team to deliver high quality stewardship events on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure effective and accurate recording of donor contact on Salesforce.
• Support on the delivery of ad-hoc events and other special projects where needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Head of Philanthropy, Europe.
• Work with the wider fundraising team to develop prospecting activities across all m2m revenue area.

Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• At least 3 years relevant experience.
• Previous experience of developing relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and/or individual donors, particularly with driving new business.
• A strong understanding of major gift fundraising principles and practices. Excellent standards of donor/customer-care.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Desirable:

• Experience of using database systems (e.g Salesforce).
• Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets.

Competencies:
Essential:

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and numeracy skills, including excellent attention to detail.
• Target oriented.
• Highly organised and adept at managing multiple concurrent priorities.
• An ability to think creatively and to use own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.
• An adaptable team player who is happy working in a small office and who is prepared to get involved in any task, big or small.
• Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of mothers2mothers.
• Proven track record of being a self-starter.
• Ability to lead independent project involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed.

Desirable:

• An interest in and understanding of international development.
• An interest in and understanding of global health and gender issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and relevant fundraising codes of practice.

mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.