Events Fundraiser Jobs
As part of our community team, you will place our supporters at the heart of everything you do by cultivating and stewarding relationships to provide a first-class experience. You are independent, able to work instinctively and have the ability to translate our story to develop and inspire a wide range of community contacts and high street corporates. You'll be joining the charity at the start of an exciting period of growth, as we develop our community volunteer led income, and aim to increase charity reach and recognition in pursuit of our team targets and goals.
Ideally you will have experience of working in a fundraising environment (paid or voluntary), or be able to demonstrate transferable skills within a customer-facing role, and the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of people.
The role will be based at our Liverpool fundraising office (L7 8YA) and will also include regularly working at our Aintree Centre (L9 7AL). The option of hybrid/flexible working where appropriate can be considered.
Travel to both sites and across the wider Merseyside region are essential for this role.
Please send your CV and supporting statement to Antony Jones, Lead Community Fundraising Manager (email address is provided in the job specification). Your statement should give examples of how you meet the criteria of the person specification, and what you feel you would bring to this role.
Closing date; Sunday 7th April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Position: Fundraiser
Paid (OTE - uncapped) (securing funding via grant writing)
This role reports to: The CEO
Responsibilities:
- Lead research for grant opportunities from government and non-government bodies.
- Lead and project manage tenders and funding bids including bid writing and budget development on a timely basis.
- Independently manage bid submissions to deadlines, ensuring delivery of high quality tender/proposal responses.
- Create an annual grants and legacy plan for Rebuilding Lives UK.
- Prepare information about grants, trusts and foundations, advising the CEO and Trustees of the requirements of the applications, the deadlines being worked towards and the final outcomes.
- Co-ordinate fundraising events for legacy and donor programmes.
- Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
- Write and tailor content for grant applications; this includes contributing to a fundraising strategy.
- Take responsibility for writing proposals in detail, the work the charity does and how the charity uses grant money.
- Develop relationships with funders by expanding your network.
- Identifying funding sources.
- Share ideas for fundraising.
- Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
- Organise campaigns to attract donors.
Personal specification
Essential:
- Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising processes
- Ability to study and understand programmes and funding requirements of the Rebuilding Lives UK
- Excellent multitasking, organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity
- Proficiency in using email and Microsoft Office
- Commitment to the values of Rebuilding Lives UK
- Excellent creativity and persuasion skills
- Strong leadership qualities
Desirable:
- A positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Motivated to reach and surpass targets, whilst working under own initiative
- Previous experience in a customer facing role such as sales, customer service or field sales
- The desire to become a passionate advocate for Rebuilding Lives UK
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
Benefits:
- Achievable OTE
- Flexible working hours
- Home based
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: Community & Events Fundraising Manager (maternity cover)
Department: Fundraising & Communications
Contract type: Full Time. Temporary (maternity cover, up to one year)
Location: based at St George’s Hospital Charity in Tooting with flexibility for hybrid working
Start date: April 2024
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (pro rata)
We’re looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Public Fundraising Team as maternity cover in the role of Community & Events Fundraising Manager. You will be joining our talented team at an exciting point as we embark on our new five-year strategy to grow income for St George’s Hospital Charity.
In this role, you and your team will play a crucial role in delivering fundraising growth through developing a portfolio of supporter-led events and community fundraising activities and providing excellent supporter care to existing and future supporters to achieve income goals. You will shape, develop, implement and deliver core events and community activities through the leadership of this function. Critical to your success will be your positive and pro-active approach and your communication skills and strategic thinking capability.
Benefits
- Flexible working - the chance to vary contractual hours to suit your commitments and interests outside of work.
- A defined contribution pension scheme where St George’s Hospital Charity contributes 6% and the employee contributes 3%.
- Interest-free season ticket loan - benefit from a loan to cover the cost of a season ticket to and from your place of work.
- Life insurance
- Non-contractual, non-contributory death in service payment of three times your annual salary.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Primarily focusing on Chestnut Tree House, and covering the locality patch, you will be part of a team delivering activity to maximise funds from the community, including schools, individuals, local business supporters and community groups with a view to increasing net income.
About you
You will be a confident, friendly person who is comfortable talking to anyone. You will thrive in a busy environment and be able to work autonomously – going that extra mile to make the difference. A proactive approach and the ability to multitask is essential, and at least 1 years’ experience in a similar role.
About us
Chestnut Tree House, is the children’s hospice for East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, providing specialist palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Our sister hospice, St Barnabas House provides specialist palliative care to adults in the Worthing, Adur, Arun and Henfield areas through a range of services, including in-patient care and community living well services.
We’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer various family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
You will be joining our organisation at a very exciting time, as St Barnabas Hospices and Martlets Hospice are in the process of merging. Bringing our teams and resources together, as one organisation means we can focus on new and exciting visions and plans for our people and patients and provide even greater opportunities for our workforce.
You should be able to demonstrate a passion for the vision of Chestnut Tree House. This role will require you to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and campaigns.
Please note – A full clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Benefits
- Company pension scheme or NHS pension scheme for eligible employees
- Up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- On-site education support and study leave opportunities
- Option to access Health Shield and cover your everyday cost of healthcare for less
- Free parking, subsidised meals and various social activities
- Corporate rate gym membership, discounts with local complementary therapies and Blue Light Card
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Oasis Project is recruiting a Trusts & Foundations Fundraiser. As a fundraiser, you will research information, plan and write bid applications in order to contribute to the fundraising activity at Oasis. Communicating key messages and data about Oasis to inspire and engage potential funders and be successful with bid applications will be key. The post-holder will work with the Senior Management Team and other staff and trustees to implement Oasis’ fundraising strategy with the aim of delivering sustainable income.
For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change. We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.
You will have:
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· Experience of preparing and writing bids and funding applications to Trusts and Foundations
· Experience of researching and presenting information clearly and concisely
· Excellent communication and relationship building skills
· Skilled at writing with flair, creativity, with strong grammatical knowledge
· Enthusiastic and creative and keen to find solutions to problems.
· Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
We offer:
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
· Paid well-being hour once a month.
· learning and development opportunities.
· Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.
This role can be performed remotely but we would expect the job-holder to spend 1 day a month in the Brighton office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fundraiser to join a unique charity in Cheshire!
We are looking for an enthusiastic fundraiser to create and grow income opportunities through events and community activities for the Neuromuscular Centre; a charity in Winsford that provides a range of unique, specialist services for people with neuromuscular conditions. The Centre is a warm, vibrant community that exists as the only one of its kind in the UK and Europe. You'll be joining a successful fundraising team that together raises £500,000 per year, and a charity that has been enhancing the quality of life for people affected by neuromuscular conditions for 34 years.
You’ll be maintaining NMC’s existing events calendar, as well as having the autonomy to develop the calendar further and put your own stamp on it. You’ll also be managing our community fundraising income, which includes individual giving, lottery, working with local groups and supporting individuals with their own fundraising activities. You will be developing and building relationships with new and existing supporters to maximise fundraising potential, as well as recruiting and managing volunteers from all walks of life.
We’re looking for someone with previous fundraising experience, with the ambition to take this to new levels. This is a really immersive role, working with the charity's supporters and donors, while at the same time being based where the charity operates. You will see the fruits of your labours in our warm and friendly environment.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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QualiTalents Recruitment is looking for a Corporate, Community & Events Fundraising Manager to join an exciting and well-known medical charity.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, you will be lead and develop the Corporate, Community and Events Fundraising team & volunteers. You will also:
· Produce and implement fundraising strategy which maximises income from existing community groups, organisations and supporters while increasing income through acquisition of new support
· Oversee community engagement and events of the organisation
· Build relationships with community leaders, local ambassadors and organisations to secure long-term support
· Manage and develop an effective stewardship programme ensuring highest level of donor care
· Line management 5 staff
Our client is looking for a proactive Corporate, Community & Events Fundraising Manager who has a strong experience in creating and delivering community fundraising strategy. You will also have:
· Experience in raising income through corporate, community and events fundraising activities
· Knowledge and experience of using a fundraising database
· Experience of working with marketing and communications teams to promote and market events
· Experience of working, influencing and collaborating across teams
· Be able to travel across and around Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire
Are you passionate, ambitious and amazing at building great partnerships? We're so excited to work with our new Senior Fundraiser, and would love to hear from you if you resonate with our charity mission and are looking to join a caring and likeminded team.
You will specialise in philanthropy and partnerships, and your role will cover major donors, individual giving, and corporate fundraising. You will also have oversight of the trusts and foundations funding stream and help us explore and develop different income streams. You may be in a charity fundraiser role already, or from a different sector with experience of business development, partnerships and income generation. At Peer Power Youth, you will have autonomy in your role to build the fundraising department in the charity by growing a team and working closely with the responsible Co-CEO, and Communications team in a supportive and flexible environment.
You must have a track record of securing support and income and be excited by developing a multi-income stream portfolio, including creative events that link to our charity mission and brand, with high profile supporters.
It's an exciting time to join our lovely growing team and we are keen to find the right people who live our values, are passionate about shared decision making, committed to social justice and have a deep understanding of the effects of inequality for young people especially those linked to systemic oppression and experiences of Youth Justice, Children’s Social Care and Health systems.
We offer a generous annual leave, flexible working and benefits package and you can expect to work in a warm, friendly and diverse team. Good luck with your application!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Overview
Are you an experienced events fundraiser looking for an exciting opportunity to lead on a portfolio of third-party events and partnerships?
We are currently hiring a Senior Executive to manage some of GOSH Charity’s biggest event partnerships, lead the team’s acquisition activity and play a pivotal role in driving growth within third-party challenge events.
You will use your keen marketing and stewardship skills to support the recruitment of thousands of event participants and deliver a sector-leading supporter experience.
About You
This role will lead on recruitment, stewardship and deliver of a range of high value event partnerships, such as the Royal Parks Half Marathon, and will be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships to retain top-tier partnerships and deliver growth in net income.
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience working in a fundraising event environment
- Experience of marketing events and working collaboratively with digital marketing teams to recruit mass participation event supporters
- Experience of delivering best-in-class supporter journeys
- Event delivery experience
- Excellent relationship management skills, adept at pitching, securing and delivering high value event partnerships
About The team
This role reports to the Senior Fundraising Manager – Challenge Events and sits within the wider Mass Participation Team.
The Mass Participation Team comprises third-party challenge events, owned events and products (including new product development and streaming activity) and virtual events and is responsible for generating over £6mil income per year.
What we can offer you
- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- A flexible approach to working arrangements.
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.
Please refer to the full job description below for more information.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Gosh Charity Pack’ on the Careers Page of our website before you apply.
Closing Date: 02/04/2024
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis, and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
About The Charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found here.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us via email.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
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We are thrilled to partner with the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust (RPMT) in Brighton and Hove, a charitable organisation dedicated to preserving its historic buildings and collections.
RPMT stands as a beacon of cultural enrichment, thanks to its dedicated staff whose expertise brings history to life. With captivating exhibits and the stunning Royal Pavilion, visitors embark on a journey of discovery and wonder. Their commitment ensures each visit is a memorable experience, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared heritage.
Thanks to a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) for the 'A Garden Fit for a King' project, the Trust aims to restore and reconnect the historic Brighton Royal Pavilion Estate. This ambitious initiative involves conservation efforts, enhancing the visitor experience, and fostering stronger ties with the Brighton community.
RPMT is seeking a Fundraiser with experience in trusts and foundations to oversee the fundraising campaign for the project. The chosen individual will take on responsibilities such as identifying and researching prospects, implementing new fundraising streams, and delivering an activity program encompassing members and patrons' schemes, major gifts, public appeals, and fundraising events. The successful applicant will work across all RPMT sites.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Proven and demonstrable experience in raising funds from trusts and foundations.
- Experience of writing fundraising copy, both for encouraging donations and building relationships with supporters.
- Ability to identify and respond to fundraising opportunities and articulate a project, programme, or fundraising appeal in a compelling manner.
- Ability to present information verbally and in written format including progress reports, project updates and briefings to a range of audiences in a clear, accurate and confident manner.
We are seeking an individual with the ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with supporters with a wide variety of interests and motivations. Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the proven ability to organise and plan your own workload and establish clear priorities to meet deadlines will be essential.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Charisma Charity Recruitment.Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Location: Hybrid (approximately 60% on-site)
Closing date for applications: Monday 1st April 2024.However applications are being reviewed and interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
A note from Charisma
Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements? We’d still love to chat, as we’re a people first recruitment partner. We specialise in charity recruitment, with over 22 years working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations.
If you have transferable skills and suitable experience, then please don’t feel put off from applying for the role or giving us a call.
The Prince of Wales Hospice is passionate about providing specialist care for adults with a terminal diagnosis, and also those around them. The hospice offers a 13-bedroom ward for patients who need round the clock care as well as a Wellbeing and Outreach service – in total the Prince of Wales Hospice cares for over 300 people a year! Despite costing £11,000 a day to run the hospice and £4m a year, all of the services are entirely free of charge to patients and their families so the hospice is largely dependent on fundraised income.
Would you like join the team that helps raise a substantial amount of these core running costs and enable the hospice to continue to support hundreds of patients and families every year?
We are looking for a Community and Partnerships Fundraiser to join the ambitious and dedicated Fundraising Team at the hospice.
The Role
As a Community and Partnerships Fundraiser you will be responsible for developing community and corporate fundraising activity in aid of the Hospice by proactively engaging community groups. Duties will also include:
- Analysing Partnerships fundraising income streams and developing a work programme for growth
- Designing and delivering fundraising campaigns for community groups, schools, individuals and companies
- Identifying and researching contacts from priority organisations, planning approaches and developing relationships
- Representing the Hospice at community and corporate fundraising events, assisting in the smooth running of events where required
- Working with the Supporter Care Team to maximise the use of the fundraising database.
The Person
We are looking for a dynamic, personable and passionate person who is excited by the prospect of building relationships and working towards stretching targets! You should be able to communicate confidently and professionally with individuals of varying levels of seniority and have gained this experience either within fundraising, or in a sales and customer service environment.
A creative and flexible individual with a collaborative approach to working, you will enjoy making personal relationships and be out and about a lot of the time meeting supporters and supporting their activities.
This is a hugely exciting time to join the team as the organisation focusses on wellbeing and staff development so you should be ready to embrace this supportive and passionate culture!
This role is permanent, full-time and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from their office in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, and from home. Please note to be considered for this role you ideally need to hold a valid Drivers Licence and have access to your own vehicle.
If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this. Also, please let us know if you require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.
Do you want to be the change that lasts a lifetime?
The early years of a child’s life require nurture and stability. Yet we all know that life is complicated, and when a crisis hits and no support is available, the devastation experienced by children can last a lifetime.
Home-Start Butser provides a vital service to families in need across a large area of East Hampshire, from Greatham in the North to Rowlands Castle in the South.
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Community Fundraiser with a proven track record of success to join our team and play a crucial role in advancing our work.
The Community Fundraiser is a new role and will have overall responsibility for sourcing and converting local fundraising opportunities into unrestricted income. You will develop and deliver a communication strategy that raises Home-Start Butser’s (HSB) local profile, help with volunteer engagement and convey key national and local Home-Start messages.
You will be an experienced fundraiser with a minimum of 2 years success in a similar role in a small local charity. Transferrable skills will be considered for exceptional candidates.
You will be office and community based and will develop a good knowledge of the local area, and a range of key contacts. You will recruit and manage event volunteers to assist you in your role.
You will be an excellent communicator, committed to collaborative team working with colleagues to create positive change.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Income Generation and Supporter Engagement
Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to raise unrestricted income to include local corporate partnerships and individual giving
Cultivate relationships with existing supporters and potential donors
Identify, win and support Charity of the Year partnerships
Manage HSB-led fundraising events and coordinate and support corporate and community partners with their fundraising events
2. Marketing and communications
Raise HSB local profile and increase local engagement by developing and implementing a regularly evaluated and updated communications strategy
Management of social media/digital channels and local press/TV/radio
Presentations to local groups, networking with local businesses and key influencers
Develop digital and printed material to support fundraising and communications strategies including impact reports, newsletters and promotional flyers as required
Oversight of the HSB website, posting news stories and updating pages
3. Operational
Produce and control a budget for all marketing and communications activities on an annual basis, working with the Treasurer
Develop and manage a membership/ambassadorial scheme with a fully developed database of donors
Benefits
23 days holiday entitlement (excluding bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year, up to 28 days after 5 years (pro rata).
On completion of your probationary period you will be eligible to join the pension scheme. Employee contribution 5% and employer contribution 3%.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join us as a Regional Fundraiser at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association! You will play a pivotal role in identifying and executing fundraising activities to achieve our income and expenditure targets.
As a Regional Fundraiser, you'll engage with various fundraising avenues, including community, corporate, trusts, major donors, and legacies. By collaborating with specialists across these areas, you'll ensure our fundraising efforts are maximised for impact.
Understanding the characteristics of your local community will be key to tailoring our strategies effectively. By building strong relationships with local supporters and those with influence in the community, you'll drive engagement and support for our cause.
You'll also play a vital role in developing our volunteer network, providing support and motivation where needed. Your focus will be on activities that offer a strong Return on Investment (ROI), fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing across branches and groups.
Representing at MND Association events, cheque presentations, and through talks and presentations, you'll amplify our message and inspire participation of branches and groups in national events.
Working closely with the Director of Regional Care and the team, you'll contribute to achieving our strategic objectives. Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including Charity Commission standards and the Data Protection Act, will be central to your responsibilities.
Effective management of our community fundraising activities, including financial tracking and reporting, will be essential. You'll utilise tools like our fundraising database (Raisers Edge) to maintain accurate records and provide insights for decision-making.
This role is home-based with travel requirements across the Thames Valley region, and will include occasional evening and weekend hours. A driving license is essential.
What are we looking for?
A passionate and driven individual with a strong background in Community Fundraising or Relationship Management with evidence of working with volunteers.
Experience of devising, implementing, and monitoring systems and procedures, and experience and managing complex projects is essential.
With experience of motivating and coaching individuals, you will also need to excel in building and maintaining relationships, communicating with creativity and precision, and thrive in a target-driven environment.
For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Recruitment Pack.
Our Benefits
- 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
- Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
- Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
- Life assurance
- Confidential counselling helplines
- Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
- BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Opportunities for training and personal development
- Hybrid working
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- A strong background in Community fundraising or Relationship Management.
- Evidence of working with volunteers
- Ability to communicate effectively to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.
Alternative Applications
To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. For example, if you would like to apply via video or audio format, please email your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect.
About Us
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.
We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.
Important Information
Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.
We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Beloved national charity is in search of a Corporate Fundraiser, and Harris Hill are delighted to be assisting them with their search. If you’re an ambitious, proactive, creative individual with fundraising experience or business-to-business sales professional who would have generated income from partnerships previously and looking to move into the charity sector, then we want to hear from you!
As a Corporate Fundraiser, you will:
- support the Corporate & Community Engagement Manager to research new business opportunities, develop and deliver pitches, presentations and proposals
- plan and co-ordinate the stewardship journeys of each partner as well as providing good account management with existing corporate partners
- assist in the organisation and smooth delivery of corporate volunteering days.
To be successful in this role, you need:
- Experience using donor databases e.g. ThankQ, Raiser’s Edge etc.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable experience of working in community, corporate or event fundraising.
- Demonstrable experience of being able to research and make informed decisions to implement learning of research.
- Demonstrable experience of developing fundraising products, events or initiatives
- Ability to build relationships with supporters
- Ability to effectively communicate with different groups and supporters
- Ability to work independently and to be an effective part of a team
Salary: £31,025 - £39,765 per annum inclusive
Location: London, hybrid (3 days in the office)
Contract type: permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Deadline: On rolling basis
Application: please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
If you’re interested and would like to review a full job description, please contact Daga at Harris Hill at [email protected] or call 02078207315.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
35 hours per week (Compressed hours will also be considered)
It has never been a better time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses to fundraise and take part in events.
Parkinson's UK has recently made a huge investment to help us deliver our strategy for our community. Our strategic aims are focused on improving access to health and care; improving our community offer and continuing with our groundbreaking research.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, read on:
About the role
This is an exciting time to join our dynamic Community Fundraising Team who are dedicated to providing support and advice to thousands of individuals, groups, local businesses to fundraise and take part in events. As a Community Fundraiser, with expert relationship building skills, you’ll be responsible for engaging with current and potential new supporters within your designated area to generate leads to raise funds for the charity.
This position is home based and you will be required to travel across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
What you’ll do:
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Develop and deliver ambitious local fundraising plans and budgets to maximise local support, provide exceptional stewardship and achieve financial targets in line with the community fundraising strategy.
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Actively support, motivate and manage a portfolio of individual supporters to fundraise for Parkinson’s UK, ensuring opportunities realise their full potential and key supporters are retained.
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Lead on the development and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising activities such as local delivery of the Walk for Parkinson’s event series.
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Lead in developing all streams of local fundraising in allocated areas, including community support, local corporate activity and collaborating with central teams.
What you’ll bring:
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Demonstrable experience of general fundraising principles and at least two of the following fundraising disciplines: community, events, corporate and major donors.
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Experience of setting and effectively managing budgets to achieve agreed targets.
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The ability to identify and maximise on opportunities to grow and develop income.
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Experience of project work and building strong relationships internally that promote a one team ethos.
Interviews to be held 24 April 2024 in Reading
Whilst this is advertised as a full time position, we are committed to being flexible in our roles and would consider compressed hours. Please specify in your supporting statement if you are interested in a specific working pattern.
The successful candidate will be required to:
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Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
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Have a confidential space in which to work
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Travel around the region regularly without reliance on public transport
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Due to the scope of the role an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. If you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.