The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. The new REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long Term) is starting a new research and funding programme to provide new evidence and analysis that will help health and social care policymakers consider the long-term implications of their funding, design and delivery decisions.

The Centre will become a hub of expertise for independent, objective and impartial evidence, analysis and methods relating to long term issues about the health and care system. It will comprise of an in-house team of economists and analysts at the Health Foundation, supported by commissioned work and academic research.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a data manager with a passion for engaging with top quality research and a desire for improving health and care. The Centre is looking for a data manager to support our in-house research and our partnership work outside the organisation. The successful applicant will work on the management and architecture of the secure, patient-level data sets used by the REAL Centre.

The successful applicant will be a proficient coder (preferably in R/SAS) and help to ensure that quality controlled, standardised, cleaned datasets are available for quantitative research by the REAL Centre analytical team. In addition, they will engage with other data mangers across the foundation, ensure the data is used securely and help investigate the potential and use of new data.

The successful candidate will be able to work both collaboratively to deliver joint projects and to provide technical mentorship to the growing team of analysts in the REAL Centre. If this role sounds interesting and you are look for an exciting, flexible role in data management, we would love to hear from you. 

To apply for this role please click on the Apply button above to be redirected to our website where you can download a full job description.

Closing date:  6 October 2020, 23:59

Interview Date:  Scheduled to take place remotely w/c 19 October 2020

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

JRS UK is seeking to recruit a dynamic experienced Fundraising Officer on a full-time basis to support our work to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. 
The role seeks to develop JRS UK’s individual giving portfolio UK, both through regular giving and one-off donations. This will involve acquiring new donors and working with the wider Communications and Outreach Team to develop an engaging donor journey, which encourages long-term support of JRS. The Fundraising Officer will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of individual giving activity across a range of channels and for recruiting, stewarding and retaining supporters of JRS UK.
The Fundraising Officer will need prior experience of creating and delivering successful campaigns to grow income, utilising both traditional and digital techniques. Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak and communicate confidently to supporters is essential.
The Fundraising Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring JRS UK diversifies and stabilises its income streams, ensuring the organisation can continue to accompany and support refugees and those who are forcibly displaced. 
JRS UK aims to pay close attention to the experience of refugees it accompanies and all its external communications give priority to their voices, taking care to portray refugees as people with dignity, gifts, joys, hopes and sorrows. JRS UK fundraising activity fits within these broader ethical communications guidelines.

Direct Marketing & Supporter Services Manager – maternity cover                                             

Salary:  £35,000 per annum pro rata (initial 9 month contract – with possible extension)

Based: Please note that in response to COVID-19, All We Can staff are currently working from home until the end of the year and a return to the office  (Baker Street, London) in 2021 will be subject to review and assessment nearer the time. Our homeworking has proved to be very successful and we are continuing to look at flexible healthy working options for staff as we move forward. 

All We Can is looking for an experienced direct marketing professional to lead our individual giving and direct marketing programme as a key manager within our Public Engagement team. You will help build on the success of recent years, including our Regular Giving Programme, as part of our individual giving programme. Our Methodist donor base has been our key supporter constituency over the years and one we seek to maintain and develop while also introducing new supporters, from new markets.

This person will be highly motivated, passionate about the impact of great fundraising, and committed to the vision, mission and values of All We Can.

With proven abilities drawn from a number of years direct marketing fundraising experience, you will have demonstrable skills in increasing fundraising results and engagement with supporters through direct marketing channels, combined with a strong understanding of best practice in back office processing, data management and supporter care. This is a perfect role for an experienced direct marketing fundraiser looking for an opportunity to lead a team and take overall responsibility for a direct marketing function within a charity. It would also suit an experienced direct marketing manager looking to break into fundraising within the international development and relief sector.

All We Can is an international development, relief and advocacy organisation. It helps people in some of the world’s poorest communities to become all that they can. Its approach of investing in partnerships with local organisations has improved the quality of life and created positive, long-term change for hundreds of thousands of individuals and families.

With a 70 year history, All We Can is a faith based organisation with its vision, priorities and values grounded in Christian principles and its roots in the Methodist Church. You will be joining a growing and friendly team at an exciting time in the organisation’s development.

The maternity cover would ideally start Tuesday 1 December 2020 to allow for some handover, with cover expected to continue until early September 2021.   All We Can strongly encourages those with relevant and applicable experience to apply. 

All We Can values people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances.  We are committed to building a culturally diverse team and therefore encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates to help us reflect our world and the communities we work alongside

To find out more and apply, please download the application pack from our website or get in touch for further information.

Closing Date:  Midday Monday 5th October 2020

Interviews will take place on:  Wed 21st October 2020  

All We Can is the operating name of the Methodist Relief and Development Fund, a charity registered in England and Wales, number 291691.

Digital Fundraising Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Salary circa £38,000 plus benefits

This exciting role is in the dynamic fundraising team based in London, and will make a significant contribution to the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual income.  You will work with the fundraisers in both the individual giving and community fundraising teams to develop and lead on the implementation of digital fundraising campaigns across the website, social media and ecommunications.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.

• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like as well as HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.

You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show initiative, flair and enthusiasm for the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family

A detailed job profile is available below.  For an informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Gibson, Head of Individual Giving.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 19th October 2020

The dates for interviews are 22nd October 2020

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To develop and deliver the RAF Benevolent Fund’s digital fundraising strategy in cooperation with the fundraising teams.  To maximise fundraising income and supporter relationships generated through digital activity.  The postholder will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing digital fundraising campaigns as standalone activity or to support other non-digital fundraising activity with the right message to the right people at the right time.  They will also have responsibility for managing external agencies and meet income, expenditure and agreed targets. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop the digital fundraising aspect of the Fund’s Fundraising and Digital Strategies
2. Take responsibility for the delivery of all revenue generating digital activity.
3. Be the Fund’s expert on digital fundraising and advise the Fund’s fundraisers and Communications Team on innovation and best digital fundraising practice.
4. Develop digital confidence for the fundraisers either direct or by recommending reading or training courses.
5. Work with fundraising teams to develop digital-first content to increase digital conversion rates. 
6. Create and manage the delivery of a wide range of digital fundraising campaigns in cooperation with the Fund’s fundraisers covering community and corporate fundraising, individual fundraising and challenge events. This includes both standalone digital campaigns and integration of digital activity to support and amplify direct mail campaigns.
7. Develop excellent working relationships with the Communications Team to support cross functional working and the sharing of learnings and to ensure opportunities and responses to communications led digital campaigns are maximised in terms of supporter relations and donations.
8. Achieve set targets for supporter recruitment, conversions and income from digital activities and monitor and evaluate income and ROI.
9. Use analytics, user research and audience insight to develop and optimise activity, identifying new target audiences to engage with and drive conversions.
10. Create bespoke supporter journeys for each segment of new supporters.
11. Produce and share regular analytical reports and results measuring campaign performance and impact.
12. Ensure the fundraising pages of the Fund’s website are kept up to date with current fundraising activity and maximise the User Experience and drive conversions. 
13. Ensure implementation of development to fundraising areas of the website are planned outside of campaign activity, fully tested and monitored post-implementation and communicated in advance.
14. Manage the Google Grant to maximise the income to the fundraising activity featured, ensuring the full portfolio of fundraising is represented as appropriate.
15. Ensure all Fund staff are kept up to date on digital fundraising campaigns when appropriate.
16. Be responsible for effective line management of the Digital Fundraising Assistant.
17. Complete monthly reforecasts and report variances with commentary to the Head of Individual Giving and Finance Business Partner.
18. Have an understanding of Charity and Data Protection Regulation legislation including but not limited to, Institute of Fundraising, Charity Digital Code, Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission Guidelines.
19. Keep abreast of digital marketing trends and practice within the third and for-profit sector.
20. Manage contracts and relationship with external agencies and suppliers.  
21. Ensure all digital activity reflects the Fund’s brand guidelines, aims and objectives.
22. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Delivering results and meeting stakeholder expectations
• Creating and innovating
• Analysing
• Presenting and communicating information
• Working with people
• Adapting and responding to change

QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like.
• Solid understanding and experience of HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.
• Line management experience.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.

Desirabl

• Knowledge of online payment gateways.
• Experience of promoting national fundraising events.
• Experience in managing and promoting lotteries and raffles online.
• Experience of using the CARE database
• Experience of ecommerce or managing an online shop.
• Experience in developing content for different audiences to drive conversion.

Skills/Abilities:

Essential

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations – working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a thorough, accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Following instructions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Planning and organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Working with people – working well as part of a team and supporting others.
• Writing and reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way.
• Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction.
• Keeps abreast of digital trends and tools.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels.
• Creative flair, with the ability to spot a good story or opportunity.

Other Requirements:

• Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).
• Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.

0.8 FTE (28 hours), flexible working

Initial one year contract, renewable
Grade C, starts at £26,074 per annum for 4 days per week, plus London weighting if applicable

Mostly based in London, although we are all currently working at home

This new and exciting role at MRG has been created to grow individual giving fundraising at MRG. By ‘individual giving’ we mean engagement of donors primarily through digital but also through traditional, channels.

As a strong digital all-rounder, you must have hands-on experience in a wide range of digital marketing channels and platforms, as well as the ability to translate data into meaningful insights to drive action.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of a donor acquisition and retention program, helping us understand and attract new, committed supporters  and develop existing supporters.

You will lead on implementing individual giving appeals. You will also contribute to high value donor and legacy fundraising.

You will liaise across the Communication and Fundraising teams to utilize audience insight (especially social media followers) and evaluate activity to grow income and engagement. An enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, you will be capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team managing cross-organization campaigns across several channels to deliver against targets and objectives.

As an accomplished communicator, you will be able to write engaging content for a wide variety of donors and through different channels, ensuring that they feel personally connected to us. You will also ensure effective response handling and excellent customer care and that our supporter care systems and processes are efficiently maintained and delivered, ensuring donors have the optimal experience.

Details

For more information, download the job description and person specification from our website.

We particularly want to encourage applications from people from minorities, especially from people of colour and people with disabilities, as these are under-represented within this team.

We are occasionally able to sponsor visas, but only if we cannot find an applicant with an existing right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please see our website for details.

Interviews will be on 16 October 2020 via zoom.

This post is to be normally based in the London office at least part of the time.

Main purpose of Job

This role requires an experienced charity digital fundraising direct marketing specialist:

· Proficient in managing all aspects of individual giving, including acquisition, welcome, retention and donor development activity

· With a strong track record of successful use of digital channels in fundraising

· Commitment to creating genuine value through communications with supporters

Key Responsibilities

Meet or exceed individual giving income targets:

· Lead Individual Giving, delivering annual growth in net income and lifetime value

· Plan and deliver an effective, balanced calendar of communications to achieve it

· Develop, test, evaluate and refine Eikon’s propositions, ensuring we effectively convey the difference donors’ support is making

· Plan and manage activity across email, search, social, Eikon’s website and print

Legacy marketing:

· Develop, test, implement and monitor a legacy giving marketing programme 

Data, information and management:

· Ensure information systems are up to date and provide an accurate picture of supporter segmentation, communications, preferences, permissions, requests, gifts and pledges

· Ensure fundraising is insight-led and focused on long term growth

· Ensure we comply with all legislation, the Code of Fundraising Practice & Eikon policies

Individual Giving Officer, 12 Month Contract
£28K - £30K
Based in Surrey, with some working from Home

Our client is a Children's Charity based in Surrey who are looking to recruit an Individual Giving Officer on a 12 month contract. Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Manager, your role will involve planning, managing and delivering innovative and impactful supporter campaigns across a range of channels, with a particular focus on developing their lottery and raffle programme.

An exciting and varied role, you will be expected to deliver a range of Direct Marketing fundraising campaigns through the full creative process, from briefing to concept, through to final delivery, as well as reviewing results and making recommendations. The role will involve managing digital fundraising channels.

We are looking for someone with a working knowledge of direct marketing and fundraising principles and practice, with the ability to use this knowledge to engage with supporters. You should have experience of working in both print and digital channels along with sound experience of project management or managing complex programmes of work. With a creative flair and ability to manage projects, you should be personable, sociable and people oriented with a drive to succeed.

Interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

Centre for Ageing Better has an exciting maternity cover opportunity for a research and evaluation focused individual to play a key part in our Evidence team as a Senior Evidence Manager. If you are passionate about improving later life and the role of evidence in promoting social change, we’d like to hear from you.    

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a purpose in later life.

About the role

As Senior Evidence Manager you will be responsible for leading the implementation and further development of an ambitious package of research and evaluation activity in two of Ageing Better’s priority areas: healthy ageing and housing (specifically our work on the safety, condition and quality of existing housing stock). This will involve working closely with colleagues in the evidence team and wider organisation to support the completion of some current projects, and the development and initiation of new projects, using a range of methods including evidence synthesis, qualitative research and evaluation. 

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and experience of a wide-range of social research methods and approaches, experience of using research to influence change and of leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have high-quality analytical and critical appraisal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. We commission research and evaluation from others (such as academic teams) rather than carry out the research ourselves in-house, so experience of commissioning and contract management would be useful.  An interest in Ageing Better’s agenda is essential. As a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, this role could be of interest to someone as a secondment opportunity, or as an opportunity for a high-potential individual who is looking to gain experience at Senior Manager Level.

Please apply with a CV, covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria of the person specification for the role and the below Equality and Diversity form.

The closing date is Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 9.00am with interviews to take place on 12 October using video conference facilities.

We are looking for an Office Manager to be the key person of the organisation's central operations, providing an effective administrative support function at our offices. You will need to be proactive, systematic and solutions focused, have two years administrative experience, be literate, numerate and have good IT skills and the ability to provide a high quality,professional service to our clients and the beneficiaries we support. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, a willingness to explore new ideas and approaches, learn new skills and take on new challenges is essential. Experience of working in a growing charity or income-generating organisation in the sector, and direct exposure to and knowledge of the needs of the Latin American communities and the charity sector will be distinct advantages.

The post is part-time, 28 hours per week over four days. Flexible working arrangements may be available and you will occasionally be available on evenings or weekends.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Job vacancies section on our website and submit your completed application and monitoring forms by the 6th of October 2020.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 15th of October 2020

We may receive a large number of applications and unfortunately we may not be able to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us five days after the deadline, please assume you have not been shortlisted. We wish you good luck.

We welcome applicants for all age groups, backgrounds and genders. We are a London Living Wage Employer.

To be responsible for the implementation, management, monitoring and continuous improvement of Spires adult learning contract with the London Borough of Lambeth Adult Community Learning Department.

Spires works with many socially excluded individuals for whom an entry level course can to their first step towards integration to the community.

We are currently running courses on-line and aim to develop blended courses. maintain social distance, when circumstances allow.

The role

The Senior Direct Marketing Manager – direct debit and cash is responsible for generating income in excess of £4.9 million per year through the acquisition and retention of new and existing direct debit and cash supporters. This role will build and lead activity across multiple media channels such as Face to Face, Telemarketing, Direct mail and Digital.

This is an exciting time to be joining Breast Cancer Now’s Individual Giving team. Despite the obvious challenges that Covid-19 has brought to the fundraising sector, within IG there are still many activities that are generating fantastic results. We have recently relaunched our face to face program and this role is key in the delivery of that, the right candidate will be working with 2 key agencies and leading the relationships and investment delivery. We will also be looking to widen our portfolio of activities, with a heavy focus on digital.

We are looking for an inspiring and passionate Manager who will motivate the team, ensuring they have the skills required to meet if not exceed the income and investment targets required.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic fundraiser with energy and vision who manages by example; someone with emotional intelligence and the ability to build and manage a diverse portfolio, with a track record of significant success. You will be an exceptional manager, who will shape and lead on our strategic objectives and delivery of income. The successful candidate will be a talented and experienced direct marketer, who is committed to delivering the best supporter experience possible.

About Us 

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date for applications: Monday 28 September 2020 

About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest community funder in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK. Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£508.5 million) of National Lottery funding to over 11,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. We support a wide range of health, educational, environmental, and charitable projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes. 86% of our new grants were for less than £10k.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities. We have changed how we work across the Fund to help us serve people and communities more effectively, working flexibly and on their terms; working closer to communities.

About the Role

Your role will be to manage the external evaluation contract for the Ageing Better strategic programme, an £84m investment tackling loneliness and social isolation amongst people aged 50+. You can find out more about Ageing Better here.

The evaluation contract is key to ensuring Ageing Better is achieving a successful legacy. Both the programme and the contract have been extended in response to the pandemic to March 2022. As a result, the contract needs to be reviewed and re-designed. You will work to support this, ensure deliverables are met and contractors are provided with appropriate support and information to fulfill their role.

You will be the main point of contact for the evaluators and liaise between them; the The National Lottery Community Fund team and 14 Ageing Better VCSE-led partnerships. You will also work closely with the Ageing Better external Dissemination Contractor and learning lead, and with the Fund’s Knowledge and Learning team for specialist support.

As the programme moves into the final stage, it is vital we capture the evidence that helps to tackle social isolation and loneliness among people aged 50+. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to align the programme and its evaluation with important activity in similar thematic areas.

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 18.5 hours per week, flexible working considered

Interview Date: Wednesday 29th October/Wednesday 4th November 2020

Essential Criteria

To do this, you will:

• have managed a similar complex evaluation or research contract, requiring strong analytical, planning and project management skills
• be a skilled relationship manager, able to develop, hold and manage internal and external relationships relevant to this work
• have knowledge and understanding of some of the thematic areas covered by the Ageing Better strategic programme (tackling social isolation/loneliness; working with older people; place-based working)

Desirable Criteria

Desirable criteria includes:

• Project management or evaluation/research-related qualification
• Experience of working in a similar working environment (a large, national organisation within a team split between multiple locations)
• Lived experience of any of the thematic areas explored by the Ageing Better programme

For You

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including:

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave

How to Apply 

Visit our website The National Lottery Community Fund for further details about the vacancy and our application process.

Equal Opportunities

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

We do this through our long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to over £8M in 2017. We are also in the midst of an organisational wide digital transformation programme. We are looking to innovate and adapt to ensure we are best placed to succeed in a digital climate. Every member of the organisation is involved in this process and your input will be vital.

About the role

As part of the Public Giving & Engagement Team, the Fundraising Manager (Single Gift Appeals) is responsible for managing Orbis UK’s single gift appeal programme, encompassing acquisition and ongoing retention of single gift donors. This includes developing new, and refining existing, supporter engagement strategies to deepen relationships with supporters and maximise engagement, response and income.

Demonstrating a good mix of creativity, organisation and leadership, you will have significant experience of developing fundraising campaigns with six figure income and five figure expenditure budgets. Focussing on audience segmentation, storytelling and exceptional supporter care, you will prioritise relationship building over a transactional approach to fundraising. And your strong data analysis skills will enable you to base decisions for optimising the programme on solid insight.

A good understanding of fundraising, direct marketing and data protection guidelines and regulations is essential.

Title:

Fundraising Manager (Single Gift Appeals)

Department:

Public Giving & Engagement (team of Fundraising & Communications)

Reports to:

Head of Public Giving & Engagement

Location:

London, UK (near Monument)

Contract:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week permanent

Salary:

£35,000 - £37,500 per annum, subject to experience

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Project manage multi-channel fundraising appeals and campaigns to existing and prospective single gift supporters, from planning through to delivery, execution and analysis.
• Identify, research and recommend opportunities to further develop the single gift appeal programme, introduce new products and drive income growth.
• Use insight to develop and roll out engaging supporter journeys to build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, ensure a positive experience, help them to feel part of a community that saves sight, and ultimately maximise income.
• Monitor and analyse appeal/campaign performance and make recommendations to optimise the programme for response, supporter engagement and income.

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• 22 days holiday plus three days between Christmas and New Year
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Access to low cost gym within the building

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Flexi-time
• Interest free season ticket loan

Application and interviews

Closing Date: 9am Monday 28th September
First Interviews: Monday 5th/ Tuesday 6th October
Second Interviews: Friday 9th October
Start Date: Monday 2nd November

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants may be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by Wednesday 30th September, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favorable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, race, disability, gender, marital status, religion or faith or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

We are looking for an experienced and driven Fundraising Manager to develop our funding mix, in particular from individual giving and trusts and foundations. Working as part of our small team you will work closely with the FRAME CEO and Scientific Liaison Officer, contributing significantly to the charity’s future development. You will be responsible for developing and delivering our fundraising strategy to maximise income and ensure our future sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to make a positive impact on our future. We are a small, supportive team who work closely together, despite all being based at home (and yes, we worked like this pre-COVID).

FRAME has a long and proud history as the oldest charity focused on replacing animals in biomedical testing in the UK. We have been influential in developing and validating new research methods as well as advising regulators and policy-makers. As a result of our loyal support base we have benefitted from substantial legacy income putting the charity on a secure financial footing to move forward.
It is now time to diversify our income to underpin the large number of activities and projects we want to undertake, and that’s where we need your help.

As a driven, self-motivated and results-oriented fundraising professional you can be part of shaping FRAME’s future. Our size means we are able to work highly collaboratively, supporting one another and ensuring that everyone has a voice in how we develop. You will work closely with the CEO and others to develop our fundraising strategy and take the lead on developing contacts and resources, building networks and creating communities of support. As such you must be enthusiastic, confident and articulate, able to inspire both corporate and industry professionals, as well as students and members of the public, about what we do.

If you are passionate about realistic ways of ending the use of animals in scientific research, and you thrive on your work making a direct difference then we really look forward to hearing from you.

KEY OBJECTIVES
• Work with the CEO and Scientific Liaison Officer to develop and implement FRAME’s fundraising strategy
• Identify appropriate sources of funding for projects, write and submit bids, and manage funding agreements including any associated reporting requirements
• Work with CEO and Chair to develop cultivation and approach plans for major donor prospects
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Develop tools to track and report prospects and income pipeline for future funding
• Write supporter engagement material and work with our marketing team to plan and deliver fundraising campaigns
• Proactively build relationship and manage supporter communication to foster continued support for the charity
• Contribute to development and implementation of our data collection and supporter engagement tools, including procurement of a CRM
• Maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Provide regular updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets
• Keep up to date with the funding environment and best practice to advise on risks and opportunities, and engage in and relevant CPD activities to maintain and enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for FRAME promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.

To apply:  Please downlaod and read all the information in the Applicant Pack, including the person specification.  Applications will be in the form of a CV and supporting statement (word or pdf) submitted via our applicant portal.  Details are in the applicant pack or on the FRAME website.