Job title: Fundraising Officer

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 depending on experience
Report to: Fundraising Manager

Type: Full Time

Magic Breakfast is looking for an energetic and diligent Fundraising Officer to join our passionate organisation working to ensure that no child in the UK starts the day too hungry to learn.

This role is perfect for someone starting out in their fundraising career, with some experience of fundraising and data admin. The successful candidate will have lots of opportunities to work across multiple fundraising streams and will provide essential admin support.

The Fundraising Officer will also be responsible for contributing to our individual, community and event fundraising targets – from helping to run events, stewarding challenge event participants and supporting on key campaigns.

Purpose:

This is a key role that is responsible for administering ffective day to day fundraising administrative duties to maximise internal efficiency along with assisting in ensuring excellent donor care and stewardship across community, events and individual fundraising.

Roles and Responsibilities:

General

· Act as the welcoming first point of contact for all incoming telephone and email enquiries, efficiently managing these within the team to ensure timely follow up.

· Support the Head of Fundraising and other members of the team with ad-hoc fundraising requests such as ordering materials, booking rooms, or preparing meeting packs.

· Coordinate and chair team meetings, working with the HoF to circulate an agenda and ensure timely minutes and actions.

· Manage all fundraising materials, keeping track of stock and re-ordering where needed.

· Help to maintain a positive working environment; be visible and participative, keeping the vision of Magic Breakfast at the heart of everything we do.

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to build a bank of creative and engaging fundraising support materials – both digital and print.

Database

· As the fundraising Salesforce champion, act as the go-to for Salesforce enquiries, supporting the fundraising team to ensure all members are actively recording information, the database is maintained and kept up to date,   and that fundraising information is used to best possible effect.

· Help to prepare key data for fundraising reports

· Ensure that data is gathered and managed in accordance with the relevant fundraising and data rules and regulations

Events & Campaign Fundraising

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to plan and coordinate key events and campaigns, including the Big Give and our exam based restaurant campaign.

· Help to compile and manage guest lists, working with the team to track this information on Salesforce.

· Participate in occasional work-related events at external venues and perform support related activities as required.

· Steward challenge eventers and help coordinate the charity’s challenge event portfolio.

· Work with the communications team and the Fundraising Manager to prepare & distribute relevant promotional materials.

· Ensure all event and campaign information and income is tracked on Salesforce.

Individual & community fundraising

· Work with the Fundraising Manager to ensure effective stewardship of one-off and regular donors, as well as community groups.

· Creatively support with community fundraising ideas and initiatives.

Person Specification: 

Experience:

· Providing administrative support to a team and/ or individual - ESSENTIAL 

· Working with databases, uploading information and pulling reports - ESSENTIAL

· Communicating via email/ telephone in a professional capacity to engage and support - ESSENTIAL 

· Writing and producing communication materials for marketing/ fundraising purposes - ESSENTIAL 

· Supporting/ motivating individuals to fundraise - DESIRABLE

· Helping to deliver/ coordinate fundraising events - DESIRABLE

· Manging multiple deadlines and priorities - ESSENTIAL 

· Working within a charity, ideally within a fundraising team - DESIRABLE

Skills & Knowledge:

· Proficient use of Sales Force or other database - ESSENTIAL 

· Proactive and flexible ‘can-do’ attitude - ESSENTIAL 

· Organised and diligent with excellent attention to detail - ESSENTIAL  

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team - ESSENTIAL 

· High level of competency in the use of all Microsoft Office packages - ESSENTIAL 

· Ability to plan, deliver results and manage time effectively - ESSENTIAL 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ESSENTIAL 

· Good understanding of fundraising/CRM, data, rules, and regulations - DESIRABLE

· Strong IT & digital skills with good literacy and numeracy - ESSENTIAL 

Other:

· Committed to advancing the welfare of children irrespective of their background - ESSENTIAL 

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Main Purpose of Job

The post holder will be responsible for generating income from community fundraising activity across Devon, Dorset and Somerset.  Key to this role is the desire and ability to work with people at all levels, developing and maintaining excellent relationships with staff, volunteers and supporters alike.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the annual community fundraising budget
• Work alongside the Fundraising Manager to develop a supporter engagement strategy to grow community fundraising income to meet annual financial targets
• To devise and implement new community fundraising ideas and opportunities
• To identify and research potential funders, such as community groups
• To actively engage supporters to organise or take part in events and activities in support of the Sanctuary
• Build and maintain relationships with Ferne’s supporters in the community, ensuring they are supported before, during and after their events, and provided with information to maximise their income
• Recruit and manage volunteer fundraising groups across Devon, Dorset & Somerset
• To set up and maintain accurate and up to date records for supporters and their fundraising activities
• Ensure that all community and event fundraising activity on behalf of Ferne is compliant with fundraising law and the Fundraising Regulator’s requirements

Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity with a fantastic supporter base across the South East of England, where this role is based. Brain Tumour Research is one of the fastest growing national charities in the UK. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.

Our vision is to find a cure for brain tumours. Our mission is to build a network of experts in sustainable brain tumour research.

Fundraising Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: c£20,000
Reports to: Head of Events Fundraising
Full Time – Permanent

We are looking for an excellent communicator (both verbal and written) with a strong background in delivering high level customer service to join the Events Fundraising Team. Working core office hours (9am to 5pm) and based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes, the successful candidate will:

• Provide support for the team of Regional Community Fundraising Managers
• Work closely and build strong relationships with our supporters
• Deliver excellent customer service by helping supporters’ with their fundraising needs
• Make and receive telephone calls
• Respond to emails
• Create and deliver regional and national campaign surveys via Survey Monkey
• Run reports, analyse data, conduct desk research, assist in fulfilling merchandise request, undertake ad hoc projects

Closing date Sunday 9th February 2020

Early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.   

TO APPLY:

If you would like to apply for this position, please read the Job Description attached in additional documents before clicking the apply button and attaching your CV and covering letter, demonstrating why you are a suitable candidate, how you could add value to our organisation and detailing your current salary. It will be sent automatically to us.

No agencies please.

At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our fundraising to the next level. We have a bold strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help make it possible. 

Summary of role

As Fundraising Assistant, you’ll play an important role by helping our philanthropy and grants teams to raise vital funds for our work in Ghana. You will help them with tasks like administration, research and producing fundraising materials. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and learn about all areas of a small charity in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.

What you will do

Supporting our Grants fundraising:

• Administration of small trust relationships including preparing feedback reports and new proposals
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Grant funder trips to Ghana
• Monitor and research new funding opportunities from insitutions, trusts, foundations and corporates
• Provide support to high value bids and grant management, including helping with due diligence, risk assessments, admininstration and writing
• Monitor and research credible external information (eg statistics, new articles, etc.) to help us write fundraising proposals and reports 
• Review reports and evaluations of AfriKids’ work in Ghana to produce summaries and information that we can share publically to demonstrate our impact
• Help review and action feedback from funders to continuously improve our fundraising

Supporting our Philanthropy fundraising:

• Write briefing notes on prospects and donors in advance of meetings and events
• Research philanthropic initiatives and prospective donors that might be able to support AfriKids
• Prepare and format documents 
• Help with planning and delivering events
• Ensure we have Gift Aid declarations for eligible donations
• Provide logistical support (travel arrangements and paperwork) for Philanthropy donor trips to Ghana
• Support with ad hoc fundraising campaigns

General:

• Attend fundraising and cultivation events as and when required
• Update and maintain donor information ensuring it is stored correctly, accurately and in line with our data protection policy
• Help us ensure that we are compliant with fundraising quality standards and legal requirements for fundraising, including data protection and gambling law, and that we uphold the Fundraising Regulator Code of Practice 
• Support with diary management and coordinate meetings 
• Provide administrative support for the grants and philanthropy team

Get Grants Ltd, a Birmingham based consultancy that provides a range of fundraising support, grant making services, and fundraising training courses, is recruiting for a Fundraising and Events Assistant to work within our small Moseley-based team.

About the role 

A successful candidate would be instrumental in supporting further growth of the business through a varied role that will touch on all aspects of the consultancy. This will include grant fundraising consultancy services, coordination of training courses and events, marketing activities, and administrative support.

Part-time: 22.5 - 30 hours a week (as arranged)

Salary: Pro rata £19,000 – £21,000 (depending on experience)

How to apply

In order to apply we require a CV and a short covering letter (maximum of 1 side A4).

Closing Date: Friday 7th February 2020 at 5pm

Interview Date: Friday 17th February 2020

Visit our website to view the Job Description and for full details on how to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain fundraising and event management experience, supporting East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity to raise funds for amazing causes such as children, cancer and the elderly.

Ideally you will have a background within customer services and administration, excellent communication skills and a passion for events. Candidates must have driving licence and access to a personal vehicle to be able to attend charity and community events.

Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.

Role: Executive and Fundraising Assistant

Reporting To: Finance & Operations Manager

Term: Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 p.a.

The Initiative:

We want to see a world where everyone, everywhere, has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. However, this is not currently the case.  Worldwide mental health conditions are increasing, and depression alone is on track to be the leading disease burden by 2030. The world is not yet equipped to handle this growing crisis, especially in low and middle-income countries where the majority of conditions occur.  United for Global Mental Health was established in 2018 as an organisation focused on increasing global advocacy, campaigning and financing for global mental health to address this growing global need and increase the political and financial commitment so that everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.

Together with over 80 people from 14 countries, we have launched the first global mental health campaign that is led by passionate campaigners and people with lived-experience of mental health from all over the world: from Nigeria to the US, from Indonesia to Australia and from Sierra Leone to Tonga. Supported by high-profile partners and ambassadors, our campaign unites efforts to bring greater action on mental health.

The role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Assistant with an interest in fundraising to join a growing charity in supporting the Chief Executives and Fundraising Manager.

Reporting to the Finance & Operations Manager, the Executive and Fundraising Assistant will regularly liaise with Trustees, the Board, Donors and high net worth individuals.

You will be a confident and energetic individual with proven experience to provide comprehensive support to the CEOs, including but not limited to:

• Proactive diary management
• First point of contact for the CEOs
• Managing the CEOs’ worldwide travel arrangements, including flights, ground transportation, transfers, hotels and produce detailed itineraries and packs

• Providing administrative support to the Fundraising Manager, including scheduling meetings and taking minutes
• Researching prospective UHNWI donors and grant-givers
• Supporting donor management as required including gift processing and donor acknowledgement
• Support on writing grant applications and reporting to funders
• Keep our funding pipeline up to date
• Ensure that all fundraising files and data is well managed and stored
• Oversee the creation of briefs for designers and lead on creative briefs for external creative agencies
• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the CEOs and delegate actions to others when necessary
• Commission briefing and other materials for all appointments from members of senior staff, ensuring the CEOs are fully prepared for all meetings in a timely manner
• Project manage workstreams close to the CEOs priorities ensuring there are clear agendas, actions and next steps.
• Collate business expenses with the support of the Office Administrator
• Working with the Finance & Operations Manager to assist in the administration of board meetings, including board paper collation, formatting and distribution.
• Production of board meeting minutes and updating of actions
• Timetabling of 1:1s and internal meetings
• Working with the Office Administrator to coordinate operational set-up of internal & external meetings
• Support the wider team when required
• Occasional travel alongside the CEO may be needed

About You:

The right candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach, have strong interpersonal skills and will have provided executive support to an executive team in the past and maintain discretion at all times.

You will be comfortable working in a fast paced environment and working as part of a team to achieve goals.

Communication

• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels, internal & external stakeholders and people with lived experience of mental health
• Building lasting relationships with staff and stakeholders

Organisational

• Highly organised, confident and diligent with excellent communication written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and proactively
• Have the ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining rigorous attention to detail

Requirements

• Three years’ experience of working in a similar role
• Ability to work proactively and under pressure
• Excellent computer literacy. Experience in Google Apps (Mail, Calendar, Docs), Mac OS (Mail, iCal), Excel, PowerPoint and Word to an advanced level
• Basic research experience
• Previous experience supporting senior executives as a PA/EA is essential
• Ability to travel
• Solution oriented

Desirable

• Third sector experience
• Experience of working in a small, entrepreneurial team

What’s on offer

The opportunity to work within a growing team located Somerset House on the Strand, overlooking the Thames, with regular invites & discounts to Somerset House events.

5% Employer pension

28 days annual leave

Weekly fruit delivery

United for Global Mental Health is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals therefore this position will be subject to a background and DBS check.

This document must be read in conjunction with the attached Staff Recruitment Privacy Notice.

Closing date for applications: 29th January 2020

1st Stage interviews: 3rd February 2020

Are you enthusiastic, creative and highly organised? We need someone who will be able to prioritise workload effectively and be experienced in providing excellent customer care. We’re looking for someone who is driven and passionate and will work to maximise our income and increase the impact we have on the lives of people affected by cancer.

An individual with strong organisation and communication skills who can support various team members, manage a busy workload, and help to develop new team resources will be best suited to this role.

Fundraising experience is not essential for the role, but we’re looking for someone with the drive and passion to learn. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to learn and develop and be keen to get involved in all our activities. Only those with a right to work in the UK need apply.

Main tasks of the role:

• Good organisational skills
• Responding to fundraiser queries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Implementing stewardship plans for supporters.
• Fundraising data management: inputting data into our CRM system.
• Supporting on fundraising projects and campaigns.
• Event support: organising and attending events.
• Help with social media/digital/design/communications

• Excellent, enthusiastic telephone manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of supporting fundraisers or working in another customer service role.
• Confident working with computers – good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and social media. Design a plus
• A professional and hard-working team player.

We are looking for a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant to support the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £12m in 2017, and we aim to reach a net income of £18m by 2020 to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

Job Title:Fundraising Interns

Reporting to:Managing Consultants 

Place of Work:London

Contract:6 months

Hours of Work:35 hrs per week

Salary:£1,250 per month

Role Summary – fast-track your career with the UK’s leading fundraising consultancy

Compton Fundraising is the leading fundraising consultancy in the UK.

We have an established paid internship scheme and are currently looking for interns to join our team, working with clients based in London.

This is an entry level position for graduates looking for a way to fast-track a career in fundraising or Third Sector management.

As a Compton intern your role and responsibilities include:

•Act as the first point of contact for, and respond to, all fundraising enquiries and provide efficient and effective supporter care

•Assist with the maintenance and updates of the database ensuring all individual records are accurate (training will be provided if you do not have previous fundraising database experience)

•Assist in the preparation of newsletters and other mailings to supporters

•Assist in the development of fundraising proposals and supporting materials

•Regularly update web pages and social media channels

•Organise and attend information and cultivation events and fundraising meetings

•Write and issue agendas and meeting notes

•Maintain fundraising files

•Conduct other duties as assigned by the Managing Consultant and/or Compton line manager on the job

Some travel within the London area will be required from time to time.

Person Specification

Well presented, confident, articulate with the ability to write clearly and concisely, you will possess an open, creative, enquiring mind and have an enthusiasm for fundraising and commitment to the Company objective of delivering transformational performance for our clients.

You will be trained and supervised on a daily basis by experienced Compton consultants. 

This is a new exciting opportunity to learn and develop roles in both administration and fundraising with an important local Charity. No one day will be the same, delivering your main office-based work in Leeds but also supporting our various fundraising events across West Yorkshire from walks to sleep-outs!

You will be the first point of contact for the charity, so politeness and professionalism are key to the staff team, public, clients and stakeholders. A high level of detail, methodical approach and organisation will be needed to undertake the administrative tasks as well as an excellent knowledge of IT systems. To support the Development Manager in fundraising you will need to be innovative and confident in working with corporate partners and the public to help generate income as well as an excellent advocate for the organisation.

To apply please visit our website to download a recruitment pack.

Closing date: midnight 2nd February 2020.

Interview: 11th February 2020.

We are looking for an experienced temporary Community & Events Fundraising Assistant for an inspiring medical charity . You will need strong FR/Events experience with use of Raisers Edge. Immediate start !

The Role
Be responsible for importing key data to Raisers Edge. Ensure all supporter data is logged accurately on Raisers Edge. Assist with amendments and data cleaning as required. Monitor income coding and ensure accurate record keeping.
Provision of administrative and project support to the Community & Events.
Attend events and assist with activities on the day as directed, including set up and break down, preparation of event materials, and assisting volunteers/fundraisers.
Offering excellent customer care and delivering high standard of stewardship to supporters.
Assist with collation, packing and dispatch of materials for events. Monitor and maintain department stock levels of fundraising and support materials.

The Candidate
Experience of general office administration and support.
Experience of using a customer database, such as Raisers Edge or similar.
Demonstrable commitment to collaborative team work; able to develop positive working relationships internally and externally.
Good IT skills, in particular use of Word, Excel and Outlook.
Good standard of numeracy; able to maintain/monitor accurate financial records.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.