Union Chapel is seeking an interim Head of Fundraising & Development to develop and drive forward the fundraising strategy for all areas of income generation for the organisation.  These include public sector funders, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic giving and membership schemes.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator and networker; have demonstrable success in planning and raising five figure sums, a self-motivated approach to work and be confident in developing and managing a small team. A broad understanding of heritage, the arts and social justice projects, and substantial experience in a similar role are essential.

The current Head of Fundraising & Development is moving abroad in December, but will remain supporting Union Chapel’s fundraising efforts around the Sunday School remotely, as Project Consultant. This interim role will assist in the transition between the current Head of Fundraising and future appointments.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The Global Programme Development and Livelihoods Lead will work closely with the Regional Desks and Institutional Funding team at the UK office, and country office teams to develop and implement quality livelihoods projects as part of a comprehensive livelihoods portfolio for Muslim Aid.

The position holder will support project design and development of programmes ensuring high standard of project design. In addition, the role will focus on quality implementation of livelihoods projects following project management standards.

The position holder will lead the development of MA’s livelihood approach globally and oversee capacity development in the area. He/she will also lead in the programmatic development in Afghanistan and India.

About the Role:

This role will be responsible for some key areas:

• Evaluate MA’s current and recent portfolio of livelihoods programming to identify structural strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities within the MA global structure.
• Lead the development of a technically sound global approach to livelihoods and MSD programming
• Lead the capacity development of core programme staff in livelihoods programming at the UK office and COs
• In conjunction with the Institutional Funding team, conduct a yearly livelihoods specific donor mapping, which will be incorporated into the Institutional Funding Department’s donor engagement strategies.
• Follow and closely monitor funding trends, policies and positions from new and existing donors in market systems and livelihoods programming.
• In conjunction with RDs and COs, develop a program development plan for MA globally on livelihoods programming each year
• Support RDs and CO teams in implementing priority livelihoods projects based on the yearly plan
• Provide technical support in the development of concept notes, proposals and situation analyses – for livelihoods and MSD projects.
• Provide technical support in development, quality control and submission of quality reports (narrative and financial) on priority livelihoods projects.
• Support in the development enhanced programming in countries where MA is planning to enhance its current operational and programmatic functions. This includes, but is not limited to, Afghanistan and India
• Support in developing, in these countries, operational functions, government relation development, partner identification, and programmatic planning and development.

About You:

This role is based in the UK and the post holder will be required to travel to project locations and COs as and when required. Extensive travel to Afghanistan and India will be expected.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Master’s degree in a Development with a focus on Livelihoods Programming
• Knowledge and experience of working with institutional donors such as ECHO, EU, UN, USAID, US State department, and DFID
• Extensive experience and training in Market Systems Development (MSD), Making Markets work for the Poor (M4P), Monitoring and Results Measurement (MRM), Value Chain development.
• Substantial knowledge and experience of working in Afghanistan.
• Experience in project grants management for large and complex projects, including project design, budget preparation, expenditure tracking, monitoring and evaluation, reporting, etc.
• The ability to work with rights-based approach in entire project cycle management
• Experience coaching and mentoring senior programme staff.

In addition, due to the nature of the role and its links to Afghanistan it is essential that you are able to speak and write Dari and Pashtu fluently

Why you should apply:

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Livelihood Programme expert to be able to lead on, build and develop a quality global livelihoods portfolio with a specific focus on Afghanistan and India.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

As Development Manager (Major Gifts) you will join an ambitious Alumni Relations and Development team where you will have responsibility for a portfolio of around 100 to 120 mid-level donors and for identifying and approaching new potential donors, including charitable trusts and foundations.

You will be responsible for securing predominantly 5 and some 6 figure gifts, introducing donors and potential donors to our current fundraising campaign, A Great Campaign. While primarily an endowment campaign, there is scope within the campaign to raise funds for specific areas of College life. Current and prospective donors will generally be in the Greater London area and across the UK, and travel will be required.

You will work with the Development Director to encourage new and existing donors to make their first mid-level (5 figure) gift to the College. You will be provided with a pool of prospective donors to approach face-to-face and expected to work to schedule as efficiently as possible. The Major Gifts income stream is a new one, and the Development Manager (Major Gifts) provides an important link between our Annual Giving programme and the principal gifts work being undertaken by the Development Director and the Mistress.

APPOINTMENT DETAILS AND HOW TO APPLY

Applications should consist of a CV, ideally accompanied by a brief covering letter addressing the criteria in the Person Specification. These documents should be sent to the HR Department via email (address below) or post to:

HR Department, Girton College, Huntingdon Road, Cambridge

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Monday 14th October 2019.

Interview date to be confirmed and will be on or around 28th October.

An appointment will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and other relevant pre-employment checks. The appointed candidate will be offered a salary that is commensurate with their experience and the seniority of their new role.

The College provides a stakeholder pension scheme for all staff. It also has a gym, swimming pool and free parking. The College offers 34 days annual leave.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional fundraising team in a dynamic and growing international development charity.

At a time of heightened interest in reforestation as a solution to poverty and environmental degradation, this is a great opportunity to be a part of this thriving fundraising programme. TREE AID works with communities in West Africa and Ethiopia to re-green degraded land, increase food security and grow reliable incomes through tree enterprises.

We’re looking for a fundraising professional who is passionate about raising money for an international development cause. Your role will be to develop successful partnerships with Corporates and Major Donors to grow TREE AID’s unrestricted income.

The role is offered as a full time contract following the probationary period.

OVERALL AIM

To secure and develop support from Corporate and High Value prospects.

KEY OBJECTIVES

• To deliver stewardship and communications to corporate and high value supporters

• To help recruit corporate and high value supporters

• Provide data, analysis, and admin support to high value & corporate fundraising

Who we are looking for :

We’re looking for someone with fundraising or marketing experience either gained at a charity, or alternatively through an agency or commercial organisation.

The ideal candidate will be confident managing multiple fundraising relationships, while juggling deadlines and priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, and have experience in identifying, approaching and securing donations from companies and individuals from across the UK and beyond.

You will have an analytical mind, be good with data and numbers, and have a sound working knowledge of the charity sector. Experience of digital marketing/fundraising is desirable.

Do you want to be involved in changing the humanitarian aid system?  Are you excited about the chance to shape a new charity?  Read on.

Start Network is made up of more than 50 aid agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs. Together our mission is to create a new era of humanitarian action that will save even more lives. We aren’t driven by media headlines or political will, we’re here for the communities affected by crises. Through localisation, innovation and new forms of financing, we’re empowering people on the front-line to provide early, effective responses when crises strike.

Start Network became an independent charity on 1st May 2019 and we are recruiting a Head of Network Development and Membership to be based in our central London office in Holborn.

The focus of the 12 month role will be to:

• Shape and deliver the strategy to increase the number of members, particularly those based in countries affected by humanitarian crises.  Start Network is supporting these organisations to form hubs – collections of organisations to work differently in response to humanitarian needs. 
• Lead the development of the network to be more globally disbursed, working closely with the Membership Committee.  This role and team will play a critical role in supporting the hubs to try new ways of working, including testing different legal agreements, governance arrangements, financial tools and due diligence.
• Represent network development and membership internally and externally, such as to members and donors, to promote Start Network’s ambitious plans, particularly around localisation.  This includes co-leading on the content of an annual Assembly to bring together representatives from all members to shape the strategic direction of the network.
• Lead a team of advisors and managers, based in the UK and overseas, and manage a budget of circa £1m. 
• As part of the Executive Team, work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Finance and Operations Officer and Start Network Board, to shape the future of the network.

The successful candidate is likely to have experience in:

• Experience in a membership organisation or from one of the Network member organisations
• Design of user-centred processes and programme approaches
• Complex / agile programme management
• Organisational development 
• Humanitarian policy, preferably localisation or financing 

Are you driven to make a difference?  To work alongside a dynamic and talented team?  Are you committed to helping people and communities become more resilient in the face of increased risk to humanitarian aid crises?  If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

We strongly encourage secondments from our membership, internal candidates and those with a diverse background/experience to apply.

How to apply

Referring to the job description applications should include the following attachments in Word:

• CV including the names, roles, relationship to you and full contact details for two references and an indication whether these references can be contacted prior to interview
• Letter of motivation (no more than 2 A4 pages)
• Completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Please note that we are only able to contact candidates shortlisted for interview.  No agencies please.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment.  Any offer of employment is subject to relevant checks. 

Please refer to our privacy policy including our candidate privacy notice regarding treatment of your data.

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, working from home and job-sharing.  While our team is office based, home working is part of our culture.

Start Network is committed to developing policies which embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity and eliminate unlawful discrimination.  We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone.  We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME.  We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria.  We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.  Please refer to our Equal Opportunities Policy for further information.

Passionate….motivated……. unstoppable……. that’s just the profile of our diverse range of students, customers and partners, so you will need to more than match these qualities. If you’re passionate about major gift fundraising and are unstoppable in your pursuit of nurturing relationships, then read on……….
An outstanding opportunity currently exists for a major gift fundraising leader to join the University of Salford at an exciting time in our growth and development. The University has ambitious goals to transform the campus over the next 10 years by investing over £300 million in new campus facilities, creating an estate that is not only digitally enabled but also fit for the future. Our masterplan presents an opportunity for an institutional step change in how we approach philanthropy and the role it will play in realising our ambitions for the campus and beyond.

The role of the Strategic Development Manager is regarded as key to supporting our ambitions to shape a growing philanthropic programme in support of the University’s core strategic goals. The ideal candidate for this post will be an experienced and creative major gift fundraising professional and manager who will be able to work closely with the institution’s senior leadership, its staff and students, and with an aptitude for nurturing and building relationships with key stakeholders, as well as having the skills required to uncover and develop new funding opportunities.

The post requires energy, flair, creativity, very strong people and communications skills and a focus on delivering targets and results. Applicants should be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) and have relevant work experience in either Higher Education or charity sector major gift fundraising.
The role reports directly to the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development and is a member of the department’s management team, taking a lead role in the development and implementation of the University’s fundraising strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious organisation that is really going places, to be part of Salford’s story and help to shape our future.

All of us are made of many identities and passions – it makes us who we are, we are proud parents and passionate performers, we’re innovative engineers and network reformers, we’re local, we’re global and all different races, many cultures, many faiths and from many places. We have different genders, we’re proud to be LGBT, we’re younger and older and focus on ability, we’re agile, we’re balanced, we make sure we rest, we’re supported to work the way we’ll do our best. We’re academics, students and colleagues from near and afar, we’re a community of many things – it makes us who we are. #UoSEquality

Please note this vacancy will close at 11:59pm on 23rd October 2019.

Location: Bristol or London, UK

Closing date for applications: 18th October 2019 

Start date: Immediate

Contract duration: Permament

Remuneration: Competitive salary based on experience

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures develops locally-led approaches to marine management that benefit people and nature alike. By listening and responding to basic needs, we design our models to catalyse and sustain marine conservation, unlocking the potential of coastal communities to manage their resources. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies, and are committed to advancing the rights of small-scale fishers throughout the coastal tropics.

Summary Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced fundraising professional to lead Blue Ventures’ fundraising and development efforts.  The position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our fundraising and development to nurture high-value funding relationships and secure resources to support growth of our work and impact.

The role will be a pivotal position within our global leadership team, working closely with senior managers, field colleagues, donors and partner organisations to ensure the effective resourcing of high impact, scalable marine conservation initiatives. 

We’re looking for someone with excellent leadership and partnership development experience, a high degree of emotional intelligence, and sensitivity to the needs of high-value donor relationships.  At the same time, you will be attuned to the needs and interests of colleagues and partner communities and organisations.

We are seeking a passionate, articulate and highly motivated individual who will be pragmatic, resourceful and entrepreneurial in identifying and pursuing opportunities for future funding partnerships.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished communicator, showing originality, crisp writing, and clarity of thought in your written work.  You will demonstrate an ability to write compelling pitches and to communicate complex environmental and development issues clearly. 

You will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate and ambitious, and have a proven track record of communicating effectively and professionally with funders, delivering high quality written work and managing competing priorities to meet deadlines reliably.

You will be able to lead a team of highly skilled fundraisers, ensuring staff have opportunities to undertake new and rewarding work, while balancing personal and professional commitments. 

The role entails working as part of an interdisciplinary and international team, with excellent opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will report to Blue Ventures’ Executive Director, and will be based in one of our UK offices in London or Bristol, with occasional overseas travel to work with partners and field teams.

Application Process

Applicants should apply online, using the form below, by 18th October 2019. 

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline.

All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date.

Senior Development Officer
Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire (with some travel to Bradford)

Are you an experienced development professional with great networking skills? Want to join a determined team who are helping tackle inequality and deprivation in Leeds and Bradford? 

If so, this is a brilliant opportunity to develop your career as a Senior Development Officer while making a difference to people in your community.

About Us

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

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

We’re now looking for a Senior Development Officer to join us and drive income generation from private individuals and corporate relationships, enabling us to do even more for the people of Leeds and Bradford. 

The Benefits

- Salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per annum
- Pension (contributions start at 4%)
- 24 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas close-down
- Offices in Leeds city centre 
- Business mileage allowance (we encourage use of public transport where possible) 

This is an incredible opportunity to help combat local inequalities and forge partnerships that will create opportunities for those that most need our help. 

Built on strong values of honesty, ambition and empowerment, we provide the ideal environment in which to make a difference and realise your potential.

You will have the chance to act as a catalyst for positive change and strengthen community efforts to help  disadvantaged people throughout Leeds and Bradford. 

The Role

As our Senior Development Officer, you will generate income through private and corporate relationships in Leeds and Bradford. 

A key aspect of your role will involve recruiting and stewarding supporters of the 100 Club, our popular supporters’ scheme for individuals and businesses who, like us, are motivated to make a difference in Leeds and Bradford. By investing in the 100 Club, supporters enable the Foundation to become increasingly resilient.

You will also secure sponsorship, support the generation and account management of corporate funds, and nurture and increase our network of decision-makers and influencers. Above all, you’ll act as an advocate for the Foundation and our work. 

About You 

To join us as our Senior Development Officer, you will need: 

- At least two years’ experience in a similar role 
- Experience of sales and negotiation in a fundraising and/or development environment 
- Great networking skills, including the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders 

You will also need experience in one or more of these areas:

- Working on a membership scheme, including recruitment, administration and retention 
- Stewardship of existing donors 
- Soliciting and securing large funds from High Net Worth (HNW) individuals and/or private sector companies

We’d like to hear from you if you’ve worked as a Fundraiser, Fundraising & Development Officer, Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Officer, High Net Worth Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Corporate Fundraising Executive, or Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is a full time role, working 35 hours per week, usually Monday – Friday between 9:00 – 17:00. You may occasionally be required to work outside normal office hours for events and functions – time off in lieu will be given where excessive out of hours working is required.

The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2019, with interviews scheduled to be held on the 14th and 15th November 2019. 

Leeds Community Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we particularly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, and trans and non-binary people, who are currently under-represented within our staff team. Our offices are fully accessible.

So, if you are eager to make a difference as a Senior Development Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

An international charity are looking for a Programme Development Officer to be responsible for the implementation of a portfolio of international programmes and projects that the charity are delivering and to be responsible for fundraising for new projects. You play an instrumental part of resource mobilisation from both existing and new sources, managing proposal development from concept to submission.

This is role that's is split between managing a portfolio of grants/programmes and fundraising and project design.

Key Responsibilities:
-Maintain and expand the organization's success rate in fundraising from institutions and foundations
-Contribute to the overall fundraising team's efforts to identify new opportunities and funding sources
-Manage proposals from concept through to submission, coordinating inputs from Hand in Hand International and network colleagues, drafting technical and organisational inputs, and liaising with funders
-Coordinate and support the design of new project concepts together with programme colleagues in London and in-country programme teams, ensuring new projects are achievable and deliver maximum impact
-Manage relationships with existing donors, inputting into engagement strategies, communicating with donors regularly, and sharing key information about their projects in between reporting periods
-Ensure effective delivery of a small portfolio of multi-year grants, working closely with network partners. Provide technical support and advisory where necessary.
-Develop detailed annual workplans and reporting systems for new projects coming into the portfolio.
-Liaise with implementing teams in network countries, monitoring progress of portfolio grants according to pre-agreed indicators and assessing any challenges as they emerge.
-With support from programme team colleagues, provide high quality project information to both internal and external stakeholders, extracting detailed project data relevant for reporting, and making sure all projects are compliant with donor requirements.
-Coordinate and produce high quality project reports together with in-country project teams

Skills and Experience required:
-Strong experience managing multiple international development projects
-Demonstrable track record of writing successful proposals to different types of institutional donors (governments, foundations, trusts)
-Understanding of proposal management, including prospecting, project design and proposal writing;
-Experience of building relationships with government agency or foundations' grant-giving staff;
-Experience of successfully managing projects in complex matrix or network organisations;
-Familiarity with standard grant management tools such as logframes, workplans, and risk matrices
-Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation as it links to implementing successful development projects, both day to day and when measuring and demonstrating impact

To apply please send your CV initially. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please do apply as soon as you can.

The Limehouse Project is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the organisation ethos to reduce poverty and raise aspiration of the local deprived community. The Fundraiser will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Limehouse Project service needs with sufficient experience to hit the ground running. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, local and central government institutions, Corporate sector and high net worth individuals. This is a newly created post and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join a small, dynamic team, where their work can have a real impact. The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director and play a key role in the development and implementation of Limehouse Project’s fundraising strategy in order to secure funding for its range of services and organisational core costs.

Role Description

Specific Tasks

• To identify and secure new sources of income from major trusts, foundations, institutions and government bodies. Work with the project teams to develop written persuasive communications.
• To network in order to develop and cultivate new opportunities for fundraising.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as required within a small working team.
• To build on relationships with existing and new trust supporters, writing letters, reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding.
• To manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of Limehouse Project, building on an annual calendar of key prospects.
• Develop core generic trust proposals for each programme that requires funding.
• Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations.
• Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Limehouse Project and secure funding.

Corporate

• Develop and manage partnerships with corporate sector organisations, suggesting a number of ways to build on these relationships
• To secure new high level corporate donors and be responsible for the account management..
• Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees.
• Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support the work of Limehouse Project.

General Fundraising

• Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc.
• Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.
• Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information.
• Participate in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.
• Represent the work of Limehouse Project at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations
• Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role

Communications

• Contribute to the production of the Annual Report.
• Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date.
• Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field.

Person Specification

Essential skills & experience

• Excellent proven track record of fundraising from major charitable trusts, foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and corporate. We will require evidence of your successful fundraising over the last 3 years and the role you played in that fundraising.

• Strong research skills with the initiative to identify and build relationships with potential donors.

• Self-motivated with ability to inspire, engage and encourage charitable trusts and corporate to support the work of Limehouse Project.

• Excellent organisational, written and spoken skills including proposal writing, report writing and presentations and demonstrate confidence at face to face meetings.

Desirable skills & experience

• A good knowledge of the charity sector.

• An understanding of current funding priorities of local and central government departments, trusts and other funders..

• Knowledge of large-scale funding agencies

Working knowledge and understanding of the needs of local BMER Communities  

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and of being heard, because better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. An important part of our work is ensuring we generate enough income to continue offering support and to develop new projects where needed, as guided by our values of Openness, Belonging, Strength and Collaboration.

The Fundraising Officer will support our Fundraising Manager and Senior Fundraising Officer in continually developing our capacity and sustainability. This new role is a vital development within Manchester Mind at an exciting time of growth. We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to contribute to our long-term strategy.

Position: Fundraising Officer

Salary: £19,446 pro rata (£9,723 actual)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of working in fundraising.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

Applications must be received by 12noon, Tuesday 29th October 2019.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Executive
London, EC2
£24,479 - £29,213 per annum

We are looking for a professional and confident Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Executive to support our busy team and focus on developing high value relationships.

We are looking for an engaging and friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills who can multi-task effectively. To be successful within this role, you will excel at developing internal and external networks and feel confident presenting and writing content for a variety of audiences.

This role will be responsible for managing our small partnership accounts, submitting 'Charity of the Year' applications, developing tailored donor journeys and progressing our Major Donor programme.

This is a varied role and a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced team.

To apply for this role you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Monday 21st October 2019 at 23:59.
We expect interviews to be held in London on Monday 4th November 2019.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Corporate Partnerships and Major Donor Executive, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Other organisations may call this role Partnerships Officer, Partnerships Executive, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Fundraising Executive, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive, or Fundraising Officer.

A great opportunity for an experienced Director to take fundraising into new territory while managing a successful multi-income stream team.

A fantastic SMT level role for an experienced, senior fundraiser with multi-income stream experience. HNWI expertise and a background in successfully leading teams essential.

If you have the right experience and would like to know more please fill in the form or get in touch at naomi [at] quarterfive [dot] co [dot] uk

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

About the charity/role

Sense International is a global charity for people with deafblindness, estimated to affect up to 2% of the world’s population. Their mission is to ensure anyone facing challenges because of deafblindness can have access to advice, guidance and support. Although a fairly small charity, they have a big impact because of the way they work. Rather than running services themselves, they provide expertise and training to local organisations and schools. They also campaign and lobby governments for policy change.

Major giving has been identified as a key area for growth, with a strategic focus on peer to peer fundraising and securing six-figure gifts. With a warm donor pool in place, highly engaged and well-connected trustee board, supportive senior leadership, and a range of compelling projects to share with donors, it’s a hugely exciting time to be joining this passionate and ambitious fundraising team.

Job specification

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement an effective Philanthropy fundraising strategy
• Build relationships with existing supporters to increase the prospect pipeline
• Focus on opening up donor networks and identifying potential for sizeable, multi-year donations
• Design and deliver tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to inspire, engage and promote long-term support
• Work closely with the Sense International Trustees and Executive Team to explore networks
• Work closely with the Special Events Manager to develop and deliver a programme of cultivation/stewardship events and coordinate follow-ups with donors and prospects

Person specification

• A proactive and tenacious major donor fundraiser with success in opening up networks and making asks
• Expertise in producing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters
• Experience of working with senior colleagues, such as trustees, in order to open up networks and help with new approaches
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to write persuasive copy

Vacancy closes on Monday 28 October, with interviews w/c 4 November.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.