Individual Giving Manager 

Understanding Recruitment is currently supporting a national charity in their search for an Individual Giving Manager, home-based with occasional travel into South West London.

Having adapted exceptionally well throughout Covid-19 this frontline charity has seen great funding stability and is now looking to grow out their fundraising team with this exciting Individual Giving Manager opportunity. An opportunity to build and grow individual giving and legacy fundraising within this crucial charity, you will lead on strategy and have the support of an excellent Head of Fundraising.

Focused on engaging individuals across the country, this role will use key insights to connect with existing and new supporters effectively to achieve a realistic income target of £250k+. A truly supportive charity and team, they have a wonderful culture of collaboration and flexibility which is a testament to their success over the last few years.

This is the perfect role for an ambitious individual giving fundraiser looking to have a real impact and definitely not one to be missed! 

To be successful as Individual Giving Manager, you will have:

• Proven experience within Individual Giving fundraising
• Confidence in implementing and creating fundraising strategy
• Evidence of using insights to engage with key audiences and building long-lasting relationships
• Collaborative nature and positive outlook

Individual Giving Manager / Legacies Manager / Direct Marketing Manager / Individual Giving Fundraiser

Salary: £36,000-£40,000 + Home-based + competitive holiday and pension

Location: Home-based, with 1-2 days travel into South West London per week once office working returns

Apply now for immediate consideration regarding this excellent Individual Giving Manager opportunity!

Individual Giving Executive (7224)

At Barnardo's, we believe in children. Our purpose is to transform the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and our vision is to realise Thomas Barnardo's dream of a world where no child is turned away from the help that they need.

The Individual Giving team is responsible for raising circa £13 million from individuals, using a range of Individual Giving channels including direct mail, telemarketing, digital, face to face and DRTV. The Individual Giving team consists of three main areas, each headed up by a Senior Individual Giving Manager - Acquisition, Development & Stewardship and Legacies. The IG team is responsible for recruiting, retaining, developing and reactivating supporters with the greatest lifetime value whilst implementing supporter centric journeys in order to effectively do so.

The purpose of this role is to project manage a range of Individual Giving campaigns. Each campaign manager may be required to work across different products (including cash, raffle and regular giving) and channels (including face to face, direct mail and telemarketing), and are responsible for managing projects from start to finish.

Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangement.

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description below. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.

Our basis and values

Documents

* Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy (Oct 2018).pdf (0.56 MB)
* IG Exec 20 - JD.pdf (28.16 KB)
* IGE 20 - Supporting Information.pdf (7.99 KB)
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As one of the world’s leading charities for disabled people, we are at the forefront of the social care sector with a single aim to empower people to live their lives as freely and as fully as they choose.  We are the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services to disabled people and have been assessed by the Care Quality Commission in England as the highest quality provider in our sector. 

With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, Leonard Cheshire provides support to 3,200 people in a variety of UK living services, including supported living, nursing and day centres.  We also support 12,000 young people in the UK with skills, confidence and employment programmes.  Internationally, we are a specialist development NGO delivering inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people across Asia and Africa.

About the Role

Working with our Head of Philanthropy you will lead the development and implementation of our ambitious Legacy Strategy to maximise income and accelerate a step change in its growth.

You will recruit, retain and reactivate supporters, maximising their lifetime value and deliver to them an outstanding supporter experience, based on deep insight and data.  You will create an intelligence bank of legacy donor insights to ensure the highest quality of engagement.

You will manage the budget and plan, develop and implement our legacy promotions.  You will network with key stakeholders and community fundraisers as you recruit and develop legacy supporters through a range of channels including direct marketing, events and other initiatives with our partners.

Line managing our Legacy Officer and our Legacy Case Officer, together you will produce promotional materials and devise and implement a stewardship plan to include solicitors and non-professional executors (including next of kin).

About You

With significant experience in fundraising, marketing or legacy promotions, you will have demonstrable experience of successfully project managing a range of fundraising and marketing activities through direct marketing and local campaigns that deliver against demanding targets.

You will have demonstrable experience of using a fundraising relationship database and of leading donor stewardship programmes in recruitment and retention along with a sound knowledge of legacy marketing.  You will have outstanding project management and organisational skills along with engaging and inspiring presentation skills for a variety of audiences.

You will have proven expertise of leading financial management including planning, forecasting and KPIs.

You will have a commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please * 

The Head of Major Giving & Events will actively fundraise from a portfolio of individual major donor prospects and donors for Autistica’s work around the UK, with responsibility for 2020-21 fundraising target of £480k (Major Donor & Legacies), £75k (Community & Events). They will lead and line manage a team of two and operate at a Senior level, working with SMT, trustees and key external ‘connectors’ to build effective and long-lasting relationships, in order to raise funds.

This role is crucial in implementing and driving a successful fundraising strategy for our Major Donor & Legacy programme and Community & Events. The post holder will be expected to hit the ground running and will have a significant focus on growing Autistica’s new business pipelines.

Key information

Hours: A part-time role, 4 days per week. Based on a 37.5 hour week pro rata.

Reporting into: Director of Fundraising

Direct reports: Major Donor Manager, Senior Community and Events Fundraiser

Principal accountabilities
• Responsibility for overall strategy for major donor, legacy, community, challenge and events income streams ensuring plans are on track with adjustments made as needed.
• Line manage major donor manager and senior community and events fundraiser to ensure income targets (£470k, £75k) are met.
• Closely support the Major Donor Manager and Senior Community and Events Fundraiser carrying out weekly 121s, quarterly KPI updates and appraisals.
• Work closely with major donor manager and senior community and events fundraiser to create a range of (where appropriate) autism friendly special events for stewardship and new business opportunities.
• Work closely with major donor manager and community and events officer to review all stewardship and new business enewsletters, donor reports, proposals, website updates and other communications to ensure all opportunities are maximised.
• Ensure financial reporting is maintained and accurate including monthly budgeting and forecasting, daily and weekly income tracking.
• Ensure donors receive exceptional stewardship and are thanked in a timely manner with the team responsible.
• Lead on stewardship and cultivation strategy with the support of the major donor manager.
• Represent your income streams across the organisation including attending relevant “Heads of” meetings, reporting income in the weekly chaser meetings and keeping the Director of Fundraising abreast of activity.
• Responsible for liaising with Senior Management Team and Trustees to represent income streams and engage these networks as appropriate.
• Account manage our top-tier major donors (£50k-£100k gift level pa) to ensure they receive great stewardship and meet financial targets.
Key skills and qualifications
• Degree level education or equivalent
• At least five years’ experience working within a senior major donor and/or corporate fundraising role.
• Proven ability to provide inspirational leadership, management and direction to develop the capabilities of diverse teams.
• Ability to interact at all levels and across all sectors with the gravitas and authority to influence and negotiate.
• Engaging and inspiring communications skills both written and verbal.
• Confident, flexible, adaptable and a practical, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Highly strategic with the ability to analyse, interpret and use data to plan for the future.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, regulations and financial issues related to fundraising.
• Excellent written and numerical skills particularly in relation to fundraising budgets.
• Experience of using Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and CRM database systems.
• A quick learner with the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team.
• Experience of contributing to the creation of innovative fundraising events

Practical Requirements
Available for some evening and weekend work.

We encourage applications from autistic people, people with other neurodevelopmental conditions, people who are BAME and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or who are currently under-represented within the charity sector.

Seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager who is looking for a part time role (3 days per week) with a background in individual giving to head up the Individual Giving, Events and Community team at the Vision Foundation for a nine month maternity cover period.

Due to the current environment, this post will be predominantly homebased with some travel to the head office in Lambeth, South London, required on an ad hoc basis.

The Vision Foundation believes passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. We strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented.

Step by step, we are proving that things can be different. Together, we can save sight and change lives. But we are under no illusion that our task will ever be easy.

2021 is our centenary annivesrary and we have exciting plans to clebrate this significant milestone.

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and investing and advocacy.  We’ve been going for a hundred years but following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including changing our name and branding, we have the energy and drive of a start-up. 

We’re currently recruiting a senior lead for the individual giving, events and community function for maternity leave cover for a nine month contract, commencing mid-November 2020 (exact start date flexible). 

Role Purpose: To oversee the strategic development of individual giving, community fundraising, static media collections, and challenge events and to develop and deliver high return special events. The post holder will also lead on developing and delivering cultivation events for the wider fundraising team.

Responsible for: Direct reports: Individual Giving Officer; Database Manager; 2 x Collectors and Community Fundraisers

Main duties and responsibilities

Fundraising

• Oversee the implementation of outstanding supporter care across events, community fundraising, regular givers and cash appeal responders
• Oversee the creative, fulfilment and thanking/banking process for at least three direct marketing appeals per year, plus additional stewardship activities
• Oversee the gift aid process – currently managed by the Database Manager
• Develop and test a legacy marketing strategy and workplan (focussed on warm audiences)
• Oversee and roll out an acquisition strategy and workplan to attract new donors – including a welcome journey for individuals who sign up to receive further information through the Vision Foundation’s website
• Deliver the charity’s events programme, including challenge events which retain existing supporters, engages new supporters and achieves annual net income targets during the next 12 months 
• Oversee and support the development of the static media collections activity
• Review our community fundraising activity in light of Covid-19 and continue to develop existing relationships
• Maximise opportunities for pro bono support where possible

Key relationships

• Regular givers, cash responders and event participants
• Centenary Appeal Board
• Trustees, our Patrons and key supporters with influence to make the most of their networks
• Suppliers and third party providers – particularly within Individual Giving
• Build good relations with the Grants and Impact team, both to recruit supporters/volunteers and to understand and accurately reflect the Vision Foundation’s work in event communications

Communications

• Produce excellent written materials (hardcopy, email and online) to support all aspects of the team’s work
• Work closely with the Head of Communications to ensure PR and media objectives relating to all aspects of the events portfolio are met

Strategy

• Devise and implement a clear Individual Giving strategy led by donor insight
• Set out clear milestones and KPIs and provide regular annual work plans which support the strategy for Individual Giving, Events and Community Fundraising
• Continue to monitor static media collections activity
• Provide clear and accessible monthly reports to the Director of Development, detailing income and expenditure
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure that all pledges and requests for payment are received
• Maintaining good records and filing systems, inputting key information into the CRM database
• Follow best practice and legislation in all aspects of fundraising

Management 

• Provide excellent leadership and line management to direct reports
• Ensure that team members meet their individual objectives, develop and grow in their roles, and are motivated and high performing
• Work as part of a fundraising leadership team, alongside the Director of Development to devise, deliver and implement the team’s strategy and the organisation’s strategic plan
• Ensure that the team are up-to-date with developments in the sector and keep abreast of latest fundraising innovations to ensure the Vision Foundation can capitalise on new opportunities and adhere to regulatory and legal requirements

Flexibility

• The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the Vision Foundation develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Person specification:

Experience

• Degree level or appropriate professional qualification
• At least three years experience of managing Individual Giving Fundraising for a charity
• Track record of achieving income targets – both personally and through leading a team of fundraisers
• Line management experience with demonstrable commitment to staff development and progression
• Management (including the planning, resourcing, implementation & monitoring) of successful fundraising campaigns involving multiple income streams and rigorous deadlines
• Experience of devising and implementing fundraising strategies and work plans
• Excellent understanding of finance with experience in the development and management of budgets
• Track record of managing high-level relationships with Trustees and/or senior volunteer committees

Personal qualities

• An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people

• Entrepreneurial skills and a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate and influence others through both verbal and written media and demonstrates the ability to build effective partnerships
• Excellent project management skills
• An ability to represent the Vision Foundation at the highest level to donors, prospects and senior volunteers/influencers; ability to manage prospective client expectations and keep promises
• Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail; capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions

Are you a hands on Fundraiser , if so this could be the next challenge for you ? we are recruiting for an amazing hospice who are looking for a Head of Charity with strategic experience as well as the happy to do the day to day function and grow their portfolio of funding . The role is 4 day a week role

The Company
The Hospice has gone through a lot of changes over the last few years so an exciting time to join in their new structure.

The Role
A hands on Fundraiser particularly in the areas of Major Donors, Individual Giving and/or Trusts and identify, approach and manage a portfolio of funders.
Maximise income from current supporters and lead the development of innovative fundraising initiatives that maximise new opportunities to create sustainable income streams over the long term.
Represent the Charity on the joint Trading Board , ensuring resources are combined to deliver efficiencies and a strong financial return Marketing and Communications
Develop and deliver an effective communications and marketing programme supporting and advising colleagues as needed.
Be the custodian of the brand, ensuring it is used consistently both internally and externally.
Maximise use of the brand for fundraising purposes, keeping the Charitys profile high in order to attract new supporters and elicit donations.
Speak in an inspiring and positive way at events to a wide range of stakeholders.
Lead the management of key external relationships including major donors, media, the public sector, suppliers and other supporters, building the reputation of the Hospice.
Be an inspirational leader who leads, builds and motivates the team, provides strong staff leadership and management and oversees development and training, enabling individuals to reach their full potential.

The Candidate
A proven track record of personally securing donations
Experience in at least three of the following areas of fundraising Individual Giving (including legacies), Corporate, Trusts, Events/Community and Major Donors
A proven track record of managing under and over-performance, setting targets and getting the best out of staff and volunteers
Experience in working as part of a senior leadership team
Experience of recruitment
Experience of leading significant change across a department or organisation
A proven track record of delivering organisation-wide branding and marketing
Experience of managing a diverse, sometimes fragmented, team

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.

We are delighted to be working with Brooke on some very exciting new roles. We’ve worked with them since we launched and know the culture and team well, as such we are the only agency representing these positions. Brooke are looking for a Head of Legacy and Community Engagement, to join them on a full-time basis, paying £60,000 - £64,000.

Brooke is an animal welfare charity that protects and improves the lives of working donkeys, horses and mules that give people in the developing world the opportunity to work their way out of poverty.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team at Brooke, you will play a key role in devising a new 5-year programmatic strategy with ambitious income, supporter growth and engagement targets. The Head of Legacies and Community Engagement will coordinate strategies to recruit and harness personalised relationships with the most engaged supporters. These strategies will be focused on generating maximum financial and non-financial contributions towards the work that Brooke do. The legacy programme at Brooke is an extremely successful area, generating over half of the charity’s income. Given the importance of legacy income to Brooke, you will be working closely with the Legacy Manager (administration), to finalise drafted income reports and lead on discussions with Finance and the Senior Leadership Team. This is a brand-new role at Brooke and has been designed with a key focus on supporter engagement, where you will be responsible for managing 3 managers and overseeing a team of 12 in total.

The successful candidate will need:

• Substantial experience in Legacy Fundraising (marketing and administration), Supporter Engagement and Digital marketing


• Experience of leading large teams


• Substantial experience of forecasting, managing and analysing multi-channel income and expenditure budgets


• Experience of working at senior management level

Closing Date: 20^th October 2020

Salary: circa £60,000 - £64,000

For an informal chat about the team, the financial stability of the charity and the role please do give Ashby a call on 02030 062787 or email [email protected]

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

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

Director of Development

Competitive salary

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Schools are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Development who will play a crucial role in the future of both Schools’ strategic development as they look to build upon and grow community engagement and philanthropic income.

The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys School and Haberdashers’ Aske’s School for Girls are two of the eleven schools of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers. They share a rich history, tracing their roots back to the 17th Century when their founder, Robert Aske, established the principles that guide them to this day – the Schools give talented and ambitious young people, irrespective of background, the opportunities they need to succeed in life. The Schools strive to work together, offering the best of single-sex education in a co-educational environment. 

With a shared vision, mission, and strategy for the future, it is an exciting time to become a part of the Habs community. In September 2019 the Schools’ published their Strategy for 2030, committing the Schools to work more closely together and to do more to honour the philanthropic legacy of their founder Robert Aske. The new role of Director of Development will play a key part in this objective.

Reporting jointly to the Heads of the Schools, the post-holder will contribute to the strategy by bringing together two separate development and alumni teams to create a well-structured and high-performing operation that will deliver significant income for both Schools over the coming years. A recently conducted external review of fundraising and development has identified the potential for the Boys’ School to launch a multi-million pound fundraising campaign. This will include raising funds for transformational bursaries that will enable children from all backgrounds to benefit from all that the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys School can provide. The Director of Development will also look at launching an equivalent campaign for the Girls’ School.

The ideal candidate will be a commensurate and experienced fundraiser who can recognise the opportunities and challenges associated with the role. They will have had success securing gifts of six figures and above, and will be adept at building strong, effective relationships not only within their own team but across the School communities; from parents and alumni to academic and support staff at all levels. As the two Development and Alumni teams are brought together, they will manage this process with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy. The Director of Development will liaise closely with the Senior Leadership Teams across both Schools as a senior member of staff and will keep them informed of fundraising developments.

This is an exciting and career-defining opportunity for an outstanding fundraiser and strategic leader to establish a strong combined development function that can deliver significant fundraising success for the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Schools. 

To download the job description for the position and for further information about how to apply, please click 'Apply'. 

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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service.

As Fundraising Manager (Maternity Cover) you will be responsible for the organisation and management of the Brain Tumour Support Fundraising Team to deliver income targets in line with our fundraising strategy. You will manage activity in all fundraising income streams, and as we approach the end of our emergency appeal in response to Covid-19 you will take a pivotal role in implementing and delivering our fundraising strategy for recovery.

Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, passionate and proactive in their work, coming from a charity fundraising background, with the drive to inspire a team, grow income, build relationships and initiate opportunities for development of the fundraising function. This role will suit a dynamic and positive individual, with a proven track record of meeting demanding income targets within multiple income streams. Experience of team management or leadership skills are essential for this maternity cover position to ensure stability in the team.

We have exciting plans for the future of the organisation and for the development of the Fundraising Team, so you will be joining a passionate team at a pivotal time for the charity. Having faced the adversity and impact of Covid-19, we are keen to get back on track with our strategy and you will play an integral part in these plans. Currently the team are working remotely with some office time depending on business needs, at our Thornbury Office, adhering to Covid secure guidelines. (This will remain under review and candidates should be prepared to be flexible with their work base for this role).

Brain Tumour Support was founded in South Gloucestershire in 2003. The charity’s vision is to ensure that no one is alone when facing the effects of a brain tumour diagnosis. Our Support Team provide tailored support to anyone affected by a brain tumour, and we are passionate about making a difference in their lives.

TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are applying for the role, and of course why your knowledge, experience and skills make you the right candidate for this role by Midnight on 1st November 2020. 

Anticipated 1st interview date is Tuesday 17th November with 2nd interviews taking place on Monday 23rd November.

Anticipated start date 4th January 2021

St Peter’s School York is one of the leading schools in the country delivering a dynamic all-round education to children from ages 2 to 18. Superbly located on a 47-acre riverside campus just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of York, St Peter’s is an over-subscribed co-educational, day and boarding school with ambitious plans for the future.

This is a new role for the School and offers an exciting opportunity for a professional with strong fundraising experience to join the St Peter’s community. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Master and engage with the School’s Governing Body, Senior Colleagues and the Whole School Community. Key to this engagement will be the forging of close links with the School’s alumni body, The Old Peterites.

A competitive salary will be offered which will be commensurate with qualifications/experience. 

The closing date for all applications is Tuesday 3rd November 2020 at 9.00am.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered charity number: 1141329

Are you passionate about music?

Music in the Round is seeking an experienced Development Manager who is passionate about what we do, and can develop excellent relationships with a wide range of supporters, donors, participants, staff and organisations. Getting to know existing supporters and Trustees is vital, as is gaining a thorough understanding of our wide range of activity and musicians. This role will include creating a cultivation plan to develop and inspire increased support from existing and new supporters, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Trustees, as well as take the lead on personal approaches to existing supporters and new donors. We are looking for a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in the way we reach out to people in every aspect of our work.

Music in the Round has supporters who have been involved with us since our earliest beginnings in the 1980s, joined by those who have become Friends very recently to support us in these challenging times. An appeal in early 2020 when lockdown prevented our events from taking place led to a very generous response, and we are looking for someone who can build on this warmth towards us as we plan our activity for the future.

Music in the Round is the leading national promoter of chamber music. Our aim is to bring people and music closer together through performance and participatory activity characterised by passion, excellence and proximity. Founded in Sheffield in 1984 by Peter Cropper, leader of the Lindsay String Quartet, Music in the Round now runs a year-round programme of events in venues across South Yorkshire and the rest of the country, reaching around 30,000 people annually. In 2005 we established a world-class 11-piece group, Ensemble 360, who are our resident musicians and are at the heart of all our events on- and off-stage. A highlight is our annual nine-day Sheffield Chamber Music Festival (SCMF), which takes place in the unique surroundings of the Crucible Studio each May, and we are also known for our extensive Learning & Participation (L&P) programme, which reaches around 10,000 children and young people each year. Music in the Round is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) and is supported in kind by Sheffield City Council.

For more information and to download the Application Pack, please visit our website

Deadline for applications: 9.00am, Monday 26 October

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation is the official charity of Cardiff City Football Club. We use the unique appeal of Cardiff City FC to change lives.

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months - Maternity Cover)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to lead and shape our fundraising activities in order to grow income across the fundraising spectrum.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Strategy and Policy

1. To support the development, implementation andevaluation of the strategic plan.

2. To develop and manage a fundraising strategy to secure income and support the organisation’s growth.

Leadership

3. To demonstrate a commitment to our values, mission and ultimate goal.

4. To be an ambassador for the Cardiff City FC Foundation with a strong external focus.

Management
5. To report to senior management, the board of trustees and

sub-committees about the impact of the fundraising activities. 6. To ensure best use of resources.

Finance
7. To manage the fundraising budget and report on variances to the SMT.

8. To ensure that fundraising income achieves target.

Fundraising

9. To communicate the fundraising strategy throughout the organisation, ensuring everyone understands their role and the importance of fundraising.

10. To develop strategies securing income from Trusts and Foundations, Corporate and individual Giving, Legacies, Fundraising Events.

11. To identify projects and services which could be funded through Trusts and Foundations, cultivate and approach funders, develop proposals which include as many core organisational costs as acceptable to the funder.

12. Identify projects and services which could be funded through major giving, cultivate relationships, develop proposals and secure gifts from major donors.

13. To identify opportunities and manage corporate and individual giving, cultivate relationships, maximise income generation, supporter engagement and lifetime value.

14. To identify opportunities and manage fundraising events, develop a fundraising calendar, to ensure maximum return on investment and maximum supporter engagement.

15. To build a strong, diverse pipeline of future opportunities.

16. To develop engaging targeted fundraising campaigns to broaden our support base.

17. To be aware of and respond to emerging trends in fundraising.

General

18. To understand the fundraising regulatory environment and ensure compliance.

19. To meet deadlines agreed with line manager and key partners with regard to reporting of key performance indicators and other targets.

20. To champion the highest standards for health and safety and safeguarding.

21. To effectively manage and develop strong positive relationships with beneficiaries, key partners and stakeholders.

22. To undertake any relevant training as required by line- manager or in line with expectations of the programme funder.

23. To attend and participate in meetings with Foundation staff, funding providers and other meetings as appropriate.

24. To exhibit and promote company values & behaviours.

25. Promote and celebrate equality, diversity & inclusion.

26. To out carry any additional work and duties that meet the needs of the business.

Key Relationships
Internal: All Foundation Staff and Trustees.

External: Cardiff City FC Directors and Senior Management, Trusts and Foundations and other funders, Major Donors, Corporate and Individual Supporters, any other external stakeholders that support and benefit the work of the Foundation.

Director of Fundraising and Marketing

Location: Curdridge, Hampshire (working from home for the time being)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,000-£47,000 

Do you want to create a wilder Hampshire and Isle of Wight?

Our client is one of 46 trusts working across the UK. With the invaluable support of volunteers and members they manage over 50 nature reserves. They also work with other organisations and landowners to protect and connect wildlife sites across the county and inspire local communities and young people to care for wildlife where they live.

Wildlife is in freefall both locally and nationally and, in order to get nature on the road to recovery, everyone needs to take action!

The role: 

Our client is looking for an innovative, experienced and capable Director of Fundraising and Marketing with a genuine passion for wildlife to lead the team and help drive forward an ambitious Wilder 2030 Strategy.

Your focus will be on tactical planning and delivery to meet strategic goals whilst leading and developing your team and working collaboratively across the organisation and with key partners.

The role heads up the Fundraising and Marketing team which leads on all forms of charitable fundraising, with a particular focus on developing membership and individual giving, growing legacy gifts, developing grant bids, and developing key relationships with major donors and corporate partnerships to support the Trust's work financially. 

Additionally, the team leads marketing, communications and supporter engagement, ensuring the Trust’s reputation is maintained and that we raise awareness of, and build support for, the mission and aims for wildlife.

About you: 

They are looking for someone with the following skills and experience;

A proven track record of success in a similar role and the skills and experience to deliver real impact.

Experience of all aspects of charitable fundraising and income generation.

Senior level marketing and communications experience.

Sound financial and budget management skills.

Knowledge of major donor fundraising and development, legacy fundraising, supporter acquisition, membership development.

Charity sector legislation and fundraising regulations.

Knowledge of the environmental sector, its structure and key players.

This is a great opportunity to make a real difference in a rewarding job in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.

If you are an excellent communicator, innovative fundraiser, inspiring team leader and skilled relationship builder, we would love to hear from you!

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Reports to: Chief Executive 

Location: Westminster, SW1P 2DG

Salary: Full Time £31,000-£36,000 (depending on experience)

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays, pension scheme contributions.

Interview: w/c 9th November 2020

Background

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fundraiser, with a proven track record, wanting to help enrich young lives by raising vital funds for St Andrew’s Club in Westminster, the world’s oldest youth club.

Established more than 150 years ago, St Andrew’s Club is a registered charity.  Each year we provide a sense of belonging, fun and informal education to around 700 members, many of whom live locally in Westminster, and come from homes on very tight budgets. The Club is in action seven days a week: we have Senior Club programmes Monday – Friday evenings; we run Junior Club on Monday and Wednesday evenings; we rent out to a Karate Club on Friday and to a performing arts school on Saturday and we field football teams on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, we run programmes during school holidays through the day and into the evenings.

The Club is a vital resource for the local community, providing value for money opportunities in a safe, attractive environment.  Members develop educationally, socially and personally through an exciting and wide range of sport, art, excursions and practical skills.

Purpose of Position
Over the last few years, the Club has developed a diversified portfolio of fundraising programmes to help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability of our important youth provision, with a strong focus on support from Trusts and Foundations, for both project and core funding.  

Following a recent restructure at St Andrew’s Club, the former post holder has been promoted to Chief Executive.  The Club is now seeking a new, self-motivated, talented and ambitious professional Head of Fundraising to build on the success of the last few years, shape the funding future of this unique organisation and make your own mark. There may be capacity for the right candidate to grow in responsibility in relation to a potential capital appeal.  Plans and preparations are underway for a capital appeal to realise the Club’s ambitious development plans and the Head of Fundraising will play their part in moving this forward.

As the principle fundraising resource, you will be adept at working under your own initiative. However, your role will see you work closely with the Chief Executive, the Youth Club Manager and a Fundraising Group of committed Trustees.

This is a diverse role that reflects where we are at as an organisation - a new leadership team, with energy and ambition to grow the membership of, and the funding for, the world’s oldest youth club.

You will come with a strong track record of cultivating relationships with a wide range of supporters and will take ownership of the Club’s fundraising strategy of delivering a costed annual mixed fundraising plan to provide a pipeline of core and project income that will grow the existing programme and meet the annual income target.

Effective stewardship and retention of existing Trusts and Foundations support will be key to your early success, as will timely reporting and acquisition of new support from this source.

In addition, you will lead on broadening the Club's local recognition and support to develop income from local corporates and neighbours; manage the Regular Giving Supporter Programme and plan and deliver the Club’s 3-4 annual fundraising events, mostly virtual in the short term. You will also line manage the Fundraising & Communications Officer to ensure optimal messaging and content across our various platforms and media.

You will be joining an organisation committed to delivering outstanding provision for its members, and a staff team committed to enriching young lives. Our commitment to training and support will help optimise your own development.

Your passion and commitment to the cause will be critical to your success in the role, as will your ability to articulate with great confidence, the huge impact that St Andrew’s Club has on those that it serves.

Job Description

The Head of Fundraising will be expected to:

• Produce professional proposals with a compelling case for support, that marry the Club's needs with the potential supporters' skills and resources, and build on national, regional, local and internal evidence and good practice;
• Lead on development of a mixed fundraising plan to provide a pipeline of core and project income that will grow the existing programme and ensure the charity’s financial resilience; 
• Prepare applications to grant-making Trusts and Foundations, cultivating positive relationships with grants officers, face to face, on the phone and in writing;
• Prepare timely follow-up reports, working with colleagues to demonstrate evidence of impact, outcomes reached, measure value for money and evaluate success and learning from funded activities;
• Research and apply to new funding bodies;
• Broaden the Club's local recognition and support to develop income from local corporates and individuals by stewarding current supporters and researching prospects to build the pipeline and provide opportunities for engagement; fundraising – direct; via 3rd party challenges; through our own Westminster 100 Club; or in-kind support;
• Manage the Regular Giving supporter programme through stewardship of current supporters and developing recruitment plans to grow the supporter base;
• Plan and deliver the Club’s 3-4 annual fundraising and supporter events, developing engaging innovative virtual experiences;
• Prepare timely ‘thank yous’ and follow up with appropriate communications to steward supporters;
• Work with cross-borough colleagues in the sector to build new funding partnerships and to identify and formalise best practice evaluation methods of youth work;
• Line manage and support the Fundraising & Communications Officer to ensure optimal messaging and content across our various platforms and media;
• Manage the Supporter CRM database to full effect, ensuring GDPR is adhered to at all times;
• Prepare progress reports for and attend the bi-monthly Fundraising Group meetings with Trustees;
• Maximise Gift Aid claims through the Club’s CRM system;
• Other tasks to be agreed in relation to the capital appeal.

General:

• Be an ambassador for St Andrew’s Club embodying and communicating our values at all times to a range of audiences;
• Attend weekly team meetings with youth workers to keep up to date with outcomes and impact;

Person Specification

To be appointed to the post of Head of Fundraising at St Andrew’s Club the candidate must be able to evidence and demonstrate the following:

Essential – Evidence of:

• Management experience;
• Sustained success in raising upwards of £200k for similar sized charities from a mix of sources, particularly evidencing a high success ratio from trusts and foundations;
• In addition to trusts and foundations fundraising, success in at least 3 other key fundraising methods, including individual giving, major gift, community, corporate, event and legacy;
• Being truly innovative in your fundraising approach to ensure an engaging portfolio of choice;
• Using technology to influence; including IT packages, social media and Fundraising programmes;
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills leading to income generation;
• Ability to work on multiple tasks to overlapping deadlines with a good eye for detail;
• Being highly self-motivated and self-aware in terms of personal style and impact on others;
• Excellent employer references spanning 3 years;
• A willingness to occasionally work at evening events as part of the fundraising calendar;
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping to create opportunities for young people, particularly those facing barriers.

Preferred:

• Certificate or Diploma in Fundraising;
• Member of Institute of Fundraising;
• Experience of capital appeals;
• Experience of working with volunteer fundraising leaders;
• Experience of strategic planning;
• Experience of participating in grant-making panels.

Closing date: noon, 30 October 2020. 

Applications:   By email by clicking on apply.

Please submit your CV along with a letter providing evidence of the points outlined in the person specification. Closing date noon, 30th October 2020.

Applications will not be considered without a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Location: part time homeworking, part time Westminster.