Fundraiser Jobs
Across the UK, over 130,000 of us have multiple sclerosis (MS); and more than 6m people have a close personal connection with the condition. It's unpredictable and different for everyone. It's often painful and exhausting, and can cause problems with how we walk, move, see, think and feel. It can make it hard to work and do the things we enjoy. But it doesn't have to be this way.
The MS Society is a community of scientists, campaigners, volunteers, fundraisers and staff who are dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with and affected by MS. We understand what life's like with MS, and we support each other through the highs, lows and everything in between. And we're driving research into more - and better - treatments for everyone. Together, we are strong enough to stop MS.
As our new Executive Director of Services and Support, you will play a pivotal role in an organisation that is on a journey of transformation – aiming to maximise our impact by reaching, engaging and building enduring relationships with many more people in the MS community across the UK. As a key member of our Executive Group, you will spearhead our plans to deliver an integrated portfolio of information, services and support at national, regional and local level - designed in partnership with members of the MS community and responding to their needs.
The Candidate
- A track record of success in leading and managing a large, geographically dispersed delivery function in the voluntary, public sector or multi-site environment of comparable size and complexity, to deliver high quality results to deadlines and under pressure.
- Impressive record of delivering innovation in service design, development and measurement.
- Substantial experience of working in an executive/board level team, determining strategic direction and delivery.
- Track record of working successfully with disparate teams.
- Experience of managing a team to develop, communicate and implement business plans.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, and able to influence/persuade a wide range of stakeholders.
Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2024.
Bloomsbury Football has seen unprecedented growth over the last five years and now seeks a Director of Fundraising to create a high-performing team to deliver an ambitious strategy.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Monday 15th April 2024.
Location: Central London office (Camden) with optional one day from home.
About Bloomsbury Football
Bloomsbury Football Foundation uses the power of football to improve the lives of underprivileged young people in London. Through a curriculum focused on social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, we improve the mental and physical health, social mobility, and life opportunities of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Our step model engages previously inactive young people from underserved communities by running free-to-access programmes in schools, community centres and housing estates, before encouraging participants to join our high-engagement, extra-curricular programmes that take place on weekday evenings, weekends and during the school holidays.
Our trusted coaches build long-term relationships with the young people in their care, allowing at-risk children to build their confidence and soft skills in a team environment.
As a result of our outreach programme, 73% of households in our communities are classed as ‘income-deprived’ by the ONS and over half of our beneficiaries receive income-dependent free school meals – more than double the London average.
Founded in 2018, we have grown to work with over 5,000 young people per week across 6 different boroughs, utilising a sliding-scale model of financial assistance to break down barriers to participation in sport for all.
We have seen the impact our model can have, and we want to expand our offering across London – by 2028, we aim to support 20,000 young people in the capital every week.
About the role
At the beginning of a new five-year organisational strategy, it is now time to make this crucial hire to build on some exceptional fundraising foundations, relationships, and partnerships — to grow a fundraising team that will match the ambitions of the wider organisation and mission.
Who we are looking for
This is a unique role leading the fundraising of a unique organisation who are entrepreneurial, innovative, and growing at pace. Therefore, we are seeking candidates who will thrive in this environment and have a start-up mindset.
We are looking for senior fundraisers who have experience across all aspects of fundraising, paying particular attention to high-value philanthropy and corporate.
It is essential that candidates have a passion for the cause and can articulate and demonstrate the ambition and impact of this incredible movement, centred on using football as a force for good.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 15th April 2024.