We're looking for someone to lead our fundraising and communications team and activities who has a real passion for fundraising strategy design and development, plus experience of embedding a fundraising culture and focus at an organisational level. You'll be asked to accelerate the growth of our fundraising across a diversified range of streams and donors to achieve long term, sustainable income growth.

To excel in the role you'll need to bring experience of fundraising strategy, legacy programme development, trust fundraising, individual donor programme design and management, alongside your broader communications and marketing skills. The role will include managing a team of six so experience of team management, skills development and taking a team through change will also be needed.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you'll be drawing on your expertise in order to create and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy focused on growth and inspiring our supporters with the outcomes their gifts deliver, then we'd love to hear from you. Please read through the application pack for more details.

Location: The post is based at the CPAS office at Sovereign Court One (Unit 3), Sir William Lyons Road, University of Warwick Science Park, Coventry, CV4 7EZ.

Salary: £43,593 per annum

Contract: This is a permanent, full time appointment of 37 hours per week. A flexi-time system operates for this post.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 8 April 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 28 April 2020

Hopefully our application pack tells you everything you need to know to decide if this is the role for you, but if you would like an informal discussion about any aspects of the role or the details in the pack please contact Jude Palmer (Head of Operations).

The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) is a Christian charity that is passionate about enabling people of all ages to grow in faith and understanding of the Bible. BRF resources the spiritual journey of individuals and the mission and ministry of local churches. BRF also provides a professional education service equipping primary schools to explore Christianity creatively and confidently.

We are looking for a creative fundraiser to work a minimum of 3 days per week, who is looking to apply their diverse fundraising experience in a leadership role. The role gives the opportunity to share stories and impact of BRF’s work through campaigns, newsletters, appeal letters, occasional events and, in collaboration with the communications team, through our websites and social media. The Head of Fundraising will also project manage our largest campaign of the year, the Messy Church £100 Appeal.

We are looking for someone to lead our fundraising team. We welcome both current leaders and those looking to take the next step into a leadership role. This role provides both hands on experience but also an opportunity to shape the future of BRF’s fundraising. BRF sees significant potential in exploring church partnerships and the Head of Fundraising will lead the way creatively crafting, piloting and implementing a new church partnerships campaign, working with others across the organisation.

Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 30 April 2020.

Please note, there is an occupational requirement that the role be held by a Christian, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Over the past seven years, Frontline has leveraged its success to build committed, high impact partnerships with a number of prestigious supporters including corporates, individuals, trusts and foundations. With significant support already pledged in our major gifts programme, the charity is now prioritising sustainable income growth in order to accelerate its impact and expansion.

We are recruiting an exceptional and experienced fundraiser to work closely with the Director of External Relations, our senior team including the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees to lead and manage the growth of Frontline’s fundraising programme, which has a current annual target of up to £2 million. This exciting role will suit a tenacious and inventive relationship builder, keen to make their mark on a growing and dynamic charity. The Head of Fundraising will devise and implement strategies to build and manage partnerships, working creatively to establish new income streams from major donor sources. They will also support our work with corporates, trusts and foundations.

Reporting to the External Relations Director, this role will manage two Fundraising Officers – one who leads on trust fundraising, and the other on corporate partnerships – and a Fundraising and Events Coordinator (who also supports the events team).

Are you a strategic hands on Fundraiser looking for a step up? We are looking for a Head of Fundraising and Operations for the Renaissance Foundation, a small, vibrant and passionate charity supporting young people in East London.

The Company
Renaissance Foundation works with young people with significant challenges in their lives. We work with inspirational people, businesses and institutions to give our beneficiaries resilience, life experience and skills to enable them to achieve their potential. They can offer great flexibility for the right candidate.

The Role
Fundraising

The role will have principal responsibility for developing and delivering a fundraising strategy with the primary income focus on trusts, foundation and statutory income with some development with Corporates and Major Donors. The remit of the role is fairly flexible dependent on candidates experience and strengths, but it will include:

• Managing relationships with and applications to trusts and foundations
• Managing relationships, with the support of the CEO, with major donors
• Managing smaller donor programmes; Fundraising and engagement events; Communications with existing funders and other potential supporters; Managing the charities donor and supporter database
• Managing interns and future team development

Operations

Renaissance Foundation is full of creative talent and energy; we need to ensure that this is focused to ensure that we are maximising our impact. The charity is at a stage of its development where we need to strengthen our processes and become more systematic about the way we operate. The remit is thereforebroad, but we expect it to include:

• Ensuring that the workings of and rationale for all aspects of the programme are clearly documented, to ensure alignment of focusinternally, and to assist with the articulation of our mission to potential supporters
• Ensuring that our data on referral agencies, participants and programme partners is of the highest quality
• Assisting the CEO in defining operational targets for employees and volunteers

The Candidate

• At least 3 years experience in a fundraising or fundraising operations role
• You will be an ambitious, energetic and passionate fundraiser
• You will be process driven with strong organisational skills and an attention to detail
• Flexibility, and enthusiasm

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this client is shortlisting ASAP

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.

A great opportunity to lead a team and deliver on community fundraising strategy, taking ownership and shaping the future of this income stream.

Drive a community team to grow income from various audiences, instilling a culture of cross team working and innovation.

Job specification

• Implement a community fundraising strategy, building on current opportunities and developing opportunities for growth
• Implement new fundraising products to strengthen the community fundraising portfolio
• Manage, support and lead the community fundraising team of four, setting objectives and managing appraisals
• Evaluate current processes and procedures and make suggestions for ongoing improvements
• Maintain accurate income and expenditure budgets and lead the team to take ownership of theirs
• Drive innovation and keep up to date on sector trends, using this information to drive the development of new projects

Person specification

• Extensive experience in community fundraising and managing staff
• Significant budget management experience
• Experience supporting the development and evaluation of new fundraising initiatives
• You will feel comfortable in a fast paced, ambitious charity, able to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to cross team working
• Forward thinking, creative and ambitious, instilling this culture into the team you manage

This charity can offer core working hours 10-4pm and one day a week working from home.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard 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.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People creates life-changing partnerships by training dogs to alert deaf people to sounds and danger signals, thereby providing independence and confidence. It is the biggest charity of its kind in the world and we are committed to be the best in our field, with the determination to be the centre of excellence for this unique work.

We are currently looking to recruit a Community Fundraising and Event Support Officer to work in a busy and dynamic Regional Fundraising team. The role involves supporting national fundraising initiatives for regional / local delivery and the development of new ones. You will be responsible for the delivery of annual targets including defined income generation. To be successful in this role, you will need to be:

• Passionate about the Charity
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Target driven and focused on fundraising opportunities
• Well organised and a good time manager
• Able to travel on a regular basis
• Able to talk knowledgeably and enthusiastically about our work.

Are you the kind of person we are looking for? If so, we want to hear from you.

If you wish to apply for this role, please visit our website via the apply link.

Manage and develop all areas of fundraising in your area, maximising opportunities and galvanising support from volunteer fundraisers.

This leading charity has good networks within the area and huge opportunities for growth. You’ll lead on engaging supporters using a wide fundraising portfolio. You will manage fundraising, challenge and cultivation events, small businesses and gifts in wills.

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in:

• community, regional or volunteer fundraising
• planning and delivering events and talks that raise awareness
• fundraising regulations, advising and supporting those wanting to raise money for the charity
• working with local media to generate strong local publicity
• working towards ambitious targets and delivering on KPIs

Home based with regular days spent in the Belfast office and an expectation to be out and about across the area driving support for the charity.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Dawn Ballard 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.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, results driven Fundraising Manager to help to ensure that we raise enough funds to run our projects. 

International Communities Organisation empowers communities, guided by its vision of self-determination and the values of development and human rights. It fosters an environment where cultures are respected, and organisations within these communities are free to pave the way for their own development.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing ICO’s relationship with trust and foundations as well as potential major donors, regional and international proposals and corporate sponsors.

The role involves identifying new Trust, Foundation, Grant and Corporate funders and stewarding those already identified; researching appropriate ICO projects that meet funding criteria; writing compelling and transparent bid applications and filing accurate reports and financial accounts in a timely manner.

You will

• engage with Programme Manager and others to obtain information needed in order to properly complete funding applications. 
• identify and maximise any funding opportunities.
• lead on ensuring that grant applications are finalised and submitted in a timely manner and meet the required criteria.
• complete  funding bids to support delivering the right to self determination projects as set out in the recommendation letter.
• undertake proactive, responsive and accurate research on prospects and potential sources of funding on core right to self-determination projects such as Research, Publishing, ICO Fellowship Projects, Forum for Cities in Transition.
• help manage Project Workers (Volunteers) and identify their workload related to fundraising.
•  working with the Director and Programmer Manager and colleagues, assist in making applications to Trusts and Foundations.
• maintain effective communications so as to work as a team. 
• provide a brief email at the end of each week to summarise work undertaken and progresses. Review meeting at the end of each month to discuss fundraising pipeline and progress report outlining where we are with funders.

To join us in this you’ll need to have...

• Proven experience of exceeding targets
• Excellent ability to motivate and influence people 
• Strong networking skills and proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrative ability to effectively manage budgets and multi-tasking to meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events
• Confident in curating a variety of proposals and reports
• Excellent time management experience to control and develop your own pipeline and portfolios

The fundraising manager can work at our Oxford Street office or home-based during the Covid-19 outbreak until further notice from the government. Please send us a copy of your CV with a cover letter by clicking on Apply.

Note: Your Cover Letter should outline your interest and explain how you meet the roles criteria with clear track of records in fundraising, i.e please explain past leadership activities in fundraising with direct and clear references to the methodologies and achievements and quantitative as well as qualitative examples. During March and April 2020 on-line interviews are being arranged.

Due to growth of fundraising income, this forward-thinking charity has created a new role within fundraising compliance.

This charity is looking for someone to take full responsibility for fundraising compliance. The right person will understand fundraising methods and motivations, and can use compliance as a positive tool.

Job specification

• Ensure fundraising compliance in all fundraising activities
• Develop and management of risk frameworks
• Ensure data protection in fundraising
• Implement and develop processes and procedures for fundraising compliance

Person specification

• Experience within fundraising compliance
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication skills and a relationship builder
• Problem solver
• Creative thinker

Applications are being received on a rolling basis.

Remote interviews will be conducted and the successful candidate will be online on-boarded.

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.

TPP Recruitment are currently supporting an amazing national Children's charity as they look to continue their recent growth within their regional Fundraising team with the recruitment of a Community Fundraising Manager.

This is an exciting role to join a very successful regional fundraising team that covers the whole of the UK. The role will give you the freedom of working in a new way for this team, taking more of a relationship and creative approach to their fundraising. You will play a key role in focusing less on the local small corporates and major relationships and more on build up their volunteer network and community groups. Working with them in their fundraising efforts and engaging them to take part in fundraising events. Coming up with new campaigns and events to deliver in your region with be a big part of this role and the continued success within your region. This role will be responsible for the fundraising in the East of England, this covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Job title: Community Fundraising Manager
Causes: Children's charity
Salary: £24,500 to £27,741
Location: home based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire.

They are looking for an experienced fundraiser, someone who is comfortable in building relationships with a variety of people. Experienced in presenting the vision of the charity to a variety of groups, showcasing the passion there is for this charity. Experienced in developing fundraising ideas that can be delivered to their region with the aim of increasing income. Someone that can work with minimal supervision and must have a driving licence.

If you are located in the region this role operates and you are looking for a role that gives you the freedom of engaging with a variety of supporters, being able to put your fundraising ideas into practice then this might be the role for you.

Job Description : Fundraising Manager

Job Title : Fundraising Manager

Job Location : Ace of Clubs, Clapham, SW4 7AP

Hours : Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Reports to : Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee

Responsible for : Fundraising, Shops Manager

Purpose of Job.

To proactively seek out funding opportunities, develop project concepts and proposals, and to prepare and submit detailed applications for funding.

To oversee the management of two charity retail shops, and staff, for generating additional income streams.

Key duties :

Funding

• To develop a deep understanding of Ace of Clubs work and values, so as to identify key matches with external donors.
• Take the lead on research for new income streams from donors (such as Institutions, Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, individuals).
• To develop and prepare compelling and high quality funding proposals that are strategically relevant and attractive.
• Write, co-ordinate, submit funding applications to donors.
• To generate income from a range of donors, across a number of projects, to agreed targets, with a focus on large grants.
• Lead on account management of existing donors (providing regular contact, updates and required reports).
• To develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications and high quality reporting.
• Manage the on-going process of Ace of Clubs funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Manage donor and application database (both existing and potential).
• To  innovatively consider, devise, promote fundraising events and activities for Ace of Clubs (including digital and cashless giving).
• To manage and promote Ace of Clubs internet and social media presence.

Retail charity shops.

• Effectively manage the Shops Manager, who is responsible for the smooth-running of two charity shops (i.e. staff management and rotas, shop lay-outs, stock management and control).
• Imaginatively direct sales initiatives and promotions.
• Develop an Ace of Clubs Shop brand.
• Utilise shops as means of raising the profile of Ace of Clubs and associated activities.

General duties.

• Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations as stated in Ace of Clubs employee handbook.
• This job description is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties, responsibilities and projects from time to time.

Key relationships.

Internal : Trustees Management Committee, Company Secretary, Manager of Centre Operations, Shops Manager.

External : Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Institutions and individual donors.

Person Specification.

Qualifications.

• Good basic education to GCSE.
• Minimum level C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Degree (or further education) expected but not a pre-requisite.
• Institute of Fundraising (or equivalent) desirable.

Experience.

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising, preferably in the charity sector.
• Ability to work flexible hours, particularly in meeting deadlines.
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets.
• Proven ability to manage and develop relationships.
• Proven database experience.
• Proven experience of  thinking, developing and delivering “strategically”.

Skills and competencies.

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.
• Proven time management skills with regard to prioritising and meeting deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and presentation abilities.
• Staff management experience.
• High standard of numeracy, computer competency, digital skills.
• Experience of interacting with members of senior management (such as Directors at Board Level, or Trustees).

Personal attributes.

• Highly motivated and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and trustees.
• A proactive and creative approach.
• Commitment to delivering quality services.

Other.

• Cross-cultural sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs of  Ace of Club’s client group.
• Good diplomatic skills.

Recruitment process.

Stage 1 : Submit C.V. and cover letter through Charity Job, online.

Stage 2 : Short-listed candidates invited to preliminary interview with Ace of Clubs interviewing committee.

Stage 3 : Finalists invited to interview with Ace of Clubs Trustees Management Committee, involving presentation from candidate according to previously notified criteria.

Reports to: CEO

As the Sophie Hayes Foundation embarks on an exciting phase of growth and development, supporting women survivors of Human Trafficking, the Fundraising Manager will be a member of the new Senior Management Team.

The right candidate will focus on growing our income, in particular from lottery sources, charitable trusts and foundations, whilst ensuring appropriate stewardship of all fundraising relationships.

Detailed Role Description

The post-holder will:

• Work closely with the CEO and other relevant staff .
• Establish and manage a rolling programme of approaches to a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, and lottery bodies to achieve annual plans and income targets.
• Write bespoke proposals, applications and fundraising materials aimed at charitable trusts and foundations, individuals and companies.
• Research and identify new sources of funding while keeping abreast of the grant giving marketplace and related developments within the sector.
• Develop cultivation and approach plans for new prospects.  
• Assist in the development of, and attending, fundraising and cultivation events.
• Ensure the timely and appropriate thanking of donors and manage any subsequent communication and reporting requirements.
• Proactively build donor relationships through all communication mediums to ensure their continued support.
• Liaise with colleagues to publicise successful funding and partnerships in support of wider plans to enhance reputation amongst key audiences and raise awareness of our work.
• Prepare regular fundraising updates for the CEO and Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising strategies and targets.
• Accurately maintain and manage a database of prospects and supporters ensuring compliance with all data protection legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Participate in any training and development activities to maintain own development or to enhance competence within job role.
• Be an ambassador for the Sophie Hayes Foundation, promoting the vision, aims and objectives of charity with all external contacts.
• Manage occasional fundraising volunteers.
• Will be an active member of the Sophie Hayes Foundation SMT including supporting the formation of strategic vision, goals and activities, running team meetings, supporting the CEO on other projects and working with trustees as required.

Person Specification:

Essential

1. Minimum 3 -5 years experience of successful fundraising in the UK charity sector
2. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate competence through experience
3. Experience of working to, and meeting, fundraising targets
4. Experience of proactively researching and engaging current and prospective funders
5. Knowledge of best practice in fundraising and of current trends in philanthropy
6. Ability to write compelling and persuasive fundraising proposals
7. Outstanding communication skills and the ability to tailor written and verbal content and style to a range of audiences.
8. Ability to work under pressure and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines
9. Strong IT skills (Blackbaud Etapestry or similar CRM systems etc. Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,)
10. Ability to work on own initiative as well as a key member of a team
11. Flexible and proactive approach and attitude
12. Enthusiasm and drive to make things happen
13. Ability to work occasionally outside of normal office working hours
14. Supportive of a small but fast paced team  
15. Supportive of non London locations

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the human trafficking and modern-day slavery sector
2. Experience of using social media and digital communication tools for fundraising purposes

APPLICATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA:

• Applications without a covering letter will not be progressed to the next stage
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a DBS and have the right to work in the UK
• As a provider of programmes for women survivors of human trafficking, we are seeking female candidates only. 

World Villages for Children are delighted to announce this new, pivotal role within the charity. Responsible for creating and leading fundraising strategy for the organisation, this is an exciting opportunity for a resourceful fundraiser to define and grow this new role, generate immediate impact and transform the lives of the world's poorest children.

By supporting the Christian, humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary, each year we help more than 20,000 impoverished children of any faith or none to receive the chance of education in their schools in the Philippines, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Honduras and Tanzania. So far over 150,000 children and their families have been helped out of poverty.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of fundraising, including a proven track record of writing proposals, negotiating, winning and delivering partnerships with, and funds from, charitable trusts and foundations, companies as well as major donors.

The role is part of the senior management of the charity and involves close collaboration with UK Manager and trustees as well as working within our small and friendly office team. The role also includes international scope, both through liaison with our partner organisations around the world, and with overseas donors.

If you are a self-starter, with the big picture in mind, hands-on, brilliant with people, experienced in setting up a prospect pipeline, managing partnerships and closing the deal this could be the role for you.

For more information please see attached full advertisement together with Job Description and Person specification and recruitment information pack. 

Apply online here and send us your CV and covering letter. Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday 26th March 2020. Interviews will be held week commencing 6 April 2020. 

Due to our size it may not be possible to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us by 3 April 2020 you should assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful. Thank you for your interest in World Villages for Children.

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An excellent opportunity for an experienced individual giving officer/manager to work across retention/acquisition and legacies.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is the largest voluntary movement dedicated to girls and young women in the world. The diverse movement represents 10 million girls and young women from 150 countries.

Last financial year, WAGGGS secured £110,000 via regular giving and £400,000 via legacy fundraising, showing great potential for a committed and forward thinking all-rounder to drive their acquisition/retention and legacy campaigns.

Job specification

WAGGGS needs a Fundraising Manager to:

• develop and deliver a series of products and initiatives that encourages support for WAGGGS from individual donors
• utilise online platforms and direct mail to attain and retain supporters
• liaise with external agencies and internal teams, providing briefs, working on copy and providing insight on donor demographics
• lead on the implementation of donor stewardship and reporting plans for lower level givers
• develop, promote and grow legacy income to WAGGGS from all supporters, building a significant, long term income stream for the organisation

Person specification

This would best suit:

• an experienced individual giving fundraiser, who has secured donations using direct mail, digital platforms and product development
• someone with experience in legacy fundraising is desirable, but not essential
• an individual who has budget development experience

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Ellie Taff 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.