The Fundraising and Marketing Directorate raises over £15m, but we need to grow income significantly over the next five years to fund the life changing scientific breakthroughs in blood cancer research. 

The Regional Relationships Team will play a pivotal role in this income growth and the Regional Relationship Manager role will be responsible for significantly growing income across London. 

This is a new role that has been developed following investment in the Regional Relationships Team to deliver our new three year fundraising strategy that was launched in April 2019, and is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of managing strategic fundraising relationships across London to grow our income through managing a portfolio of different fundraising including: 

• High Value Community Fundraising Events 
• Key Individual Donors (up to the value of £5k) 
• Key Regional Corporate Relationships (up to the value of £5k) 
• Community Groups

 
Bloodwise can offer you flexible working and the advantage of working from home. This is a homebased role and you will be expected to travel across your regional area, therefore you must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle insured for business use.

You can apply for this opportunity by submitting a CV and covering letter via our website by:

 9am on Monday 14 October 2019.

If successful in reaching the interview stage, you can expect the following:

Telephone interview (we estimate this to be around 16 October)

Face to face interview (we estimate this to be w/c 21 October)

*Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date*

Are you a Media expert looking to make a mark on the work the BHF does? Do you have brand and marketing experience and are you looking for a new challenge?

We're recruiting for a Media Manager to head up a team to deliver innovative fundraising campaigns that put the brand at the heart of the national news agenda and raise awareness of the urgent need for people to fundraise for our life saving research.

About the role

As Media Manager, you'll run the BHF's series of fundraising and public awareness campaigns promoting the BHF's high profile corporate partnerships, fundraisers, celebrity ambassadors, special events, challenge events, innovation products and community fundraising. You'll also proactively seek new opportunities to raise the profile of the charity's lifesaving work.

You'll be part of the Communications management team that leads the BHF's busy reactive press office to ensure heart patients receive accurate information through the media.

About you

You'll have a good knowledge of digital communication tools and tactics including video, updating and maintaining web pages, blogger engagement, social networks, search and digital marketing.

With a good understanding of UK media you'll be experienced at leading national media campaigns and developing creative ideas to secure high profile media coverage. You'll also have a natural flair for accurate and engaging verbal and written communications and proven creativity in your work.

You'll need to have the following skills to be successful in this role:
* Excellent multi-tasking and time management skills ensuring key deadlines are met.
* An experienced team manager and leader you'll have strong interpersonal skills and be confident in working with people at all levels
* Able to build strong working relationships with key contacts, both internal and external, which in turn help to promote the work that we do.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Able to work under pressure, changing priorities and ensuring tasks are completed on time
* A can-do approach, with strong problem solving skills

About us

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the nation's biggest heart charity and the UK's premier charitable funding body for cardiovascular research, with an annual income of around £170m.

We have a big job on our hands - beating heartbreak from the world's biggest killers. So we need people who share our values -are brave, compassionate, informed and driven. We need people who share our ambition. And we need people who are experts in their field but and want to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you'll be rewarded with a competitive salary and package of benefits at world class organisation, a healthy work life balance and the support to take your career to new heights.

How to apply

To apply for this role please click through to our website for further details. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role's criteria.

Salary Scale: Band 1-2 (from £45,000 including London weighting allowance).

Location: London.

Contract and Hours: Permanent contract.  Ideally a full-time role (37hrs per week) but will consider part time hours and flexible working.

At Traidcraft Exchange, we are proud to have been at the forefront of shaping the discourse around trade justice and advocating for small-scale farmers, workers and artisans worldwide. Most recently, we won an award for our ground-breaking advocacy campaign on Brexit. 

We are looking for an exceptional Head of Policy and Advocacy who wants to make a real difference to the way trade works, and who will build on our excellent reputation and ability to punch above our organisational weight.

You will be a dynamic leader with a track record of successful advocacy work and the knowledge and expertise to navigate the emerging political landscape. You will be able to represent Traidcraft Exchange powerfully in external forums, work in partnership with allies and provide strategic internal leadership, as well as managing a small team of policy advisors.

If you want to combine strategic organisational leadership with staying connected to day-to-day policy and advocacy work, have knowledge of trade and development issues and like the idea of playing a vital role in a small and specialist organisation, this role could be for you.

Interested? Further details including a full job description and application form can be found on our website. 

Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 30th September 2019

Provisional date for interviews:  Week commencing 7th October 2019

Are you an ambitious and organised individual who can deliver our warm Direct Marketing programme?

JDRF is the type 1 diabetes charity. We fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. We’re committed to finding the cure for this life-changing condition. Until then we want to make living with type 1 better for everyone.

Our Individual Giving team is growing, and we're looking for a passionate and self-motivated Individual Giving Officer to join us at this exciting and busy time to deliver our established warm programme.  

You will join an ambitious and friendly team and will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating our Direct Marketing appeals by mail, phone, social media and email.

Working closely with colleagues across different teams you’ll manage projects from start to finish, creating compelling campaigns and content which engage our supporters and build support for research into type 1.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and delivering data for supporter journeys and will make recommendations to improve and develop the programme moving forwards. 

The role also offers the opportunity to get creative and contribute to the continued growth of the team by supporting the Individual Giving Manager to test and develop new initiatives as we seek to increase our income. Most importantly you will have the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

To succeed in this role you will already have some experience of working in an Individual Giving team on Direct Marketing campaigns. You will have experience of delivering projects on time and within budget and experience of working with databases. You’ll manage your own workload and work collaboratively across different teams. So if you’re an Individual Giving Officer, Assistant or Administrator looking for your next step up, we’d love to hear from you.

In return we offer you flexible working, generous annual leave entitlement which rises with length of employment, a season ticket or bike loan, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme. We also offer other great benefits including our annual staff conference and an amazing work culture.

A bit more about us

We also provide information for children and adults living with the condition at all stages from diagnosis and beyond.  We give a voice to people with type 1 diabetes and campaign to make sure research moves forward and treatments are delivered as fast as possible.

We want our employees to be committed and prepared to go the extra mile in finding the cure for type 1. We are an ambitious an changing organisation. Be part of the change and help find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

To apply please go to our website.

Closing date: Wednesday, 2 October, 10.00am

Interview dates: 9 October 2019

 JDRF is the type 1 diabetes charity.  We are committed to eradicating type 1 diabetes and its effects for everyone in the UK with type 1. We:

• Fund our world-class research which is approved and administered by our international research programme to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes

• make sure research moves forward and treatments are delivered as fast as possible

• give support and a voice to people with type 1 and their families

We are an ambitious and changing organisation.  Be part of the change and help find a cure for type 1 diabetes.  We’d love to hear from you.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

We are seeking the right candidate for a diverse and rewarding role assisting the Executive Director to: develop and implement long-term strategic development projects, generate funding and manage fundraising activities, support the Director with personnel management, and lead on general administration in the office.

We are seeking someone with experience of charitable fundraising and an understanding of business operations and policies in small charities. This role is flexible; we would like to give the right candidate the opportunity to bring their excellent knowledge of fundraising and experience in the charities sector to Eastside. 

Background

Chance to Shine is a national children’s charity. We give young people the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We keep them physically active, teach them vital skills like teamwork, communication and leadership. And above all, they have fun!

Chance to Shine coaches inspire children and teachers in state schools and disadvantaged communities. We work with half a million children each year - nearly half of them are girls.

Street cricket sessions are fast, fun and loud. They take place in the heart of communities all across the country, anywhere from a housing estate to a sports hall - and all year round.

We’re really passionate about what we do but we’re ambitious and we want to do more.

The Fundraising Team is tasked with securing new partners and donors and the stewardship of existing supporters across a range of funding streams: corporate, events, trusts and foundations, individuals, and statutory funding to support the delivery of Chance to Shine programmes.

We’re looking to grow our fundraising team to help us reach thousands more young people each year.

This is an exciting time to be joining the fundraising team with 2019 being a record fundraising year. In recent months we have worked with Charities Aid Foundation to develop a 5-year fundraising strategy and identify key areas for strategic investment. One of the key growth areas is within major gifts where we see potential to build on a strong foundation of support with a particular focus on reaching new donors who are motivated to support our work in disadvantaged communities and our new programme of work to support secondary age girls.

You will be based at the Oval with a view of the pitch from the office!

Purpose of the role

The role of the Prospect Research Officer is to support the effectiveness of Major Gifts fundraising. The role will primarily identify prospects and provide insight into capacity to give and affinity to the cause in order that the team can prioritise prospects and develop targeted cultivation & stewardship plans.

Applications close: 5pm Monday 7th October 2019

Interviews: 1st Interview dates 17th & 18th October

To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter. Unfortunately we can only respond to those who are invited to interviews. Thank you for your interest.

35 hours per week | 6 months (intitially) with scope to extend

Stratford, East London

This is an exciting and varied role for a Media Engagement Manager who would relish the opportunity to work right across the media – from driving our engagement work with programme makers and influencing producers working on soaps, dramas and documentaries to develop mental health stories with real impact and accuracy. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about the power of the media to influence public opinion, and is equally happy juggling busy news days with managing longer term projects.

You’ll be an experienced events and project manager who can oversee the showcase annual Mind Media Awards, requiring a high degree of logistical expertise and ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

You’ll have strong news judgement, confidence in your ability to spot an opportunity to promote Mind’s work and use your influencing skills to deal both proactively and reactively with journalists.

You’ll oversee the work of the Media Advisory Service and lead the development and delivery of the Mind Media Awards and play a prominent role in the media management group that drives all our Media and PR activity.

In addition to news and media relations skills and strong experience of major events/project leadership, a good understanding of mental health issues would be a definite advantage.

To apply, please follow the link below to our website.

Closing date: Midday on Monday 23rd September 2019

Interview date: TBC

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be a part of a growing corporate partnerships team focusing on both account management and new business development for a national charity helping people affected by spinal cord injury.

About the role:

The Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser role is hands-on – you’ll be responsible for building relationships and securing income from a range of new and existing corporate partners.

The role requires a strong team player who can demonstrate timely completion of multiple projects whilst remaining flexible. The post holder will work with a range of stakeholders including staff within the charity, corporate partners, trustees, and other volunteers, in order to maximise the opportunities from our corporate partnerships.

About you:

You will have experience in a fundraising or a customer-focussed sales role with experience of growing income and support from partnerships and securing new business. You will be solution-focused, ambitious, target-driven and a team player.

You will have:
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

- Strong relationship building skills

- Ability to take responsibility for agreed objectives and targets
- A good working knowledge of corporate partnerships fundraising

- A positive attitude
- Excellent time-management skills
 

About the charity:

You will work for a charity with an international reputation in its field, with some great staff and volunteers and a great working atmosphere. You can be proud of raising money for vital, award-winning services for spinal cord injured people and their families.

Every four hours in the UK, someone will sustain a spinal cord injury and become paralysed. Their life and the lives of those around them will be changed forever – Back Up exists to help people pick up the pieces and get things back on track again.

This is a great opportunity to be responsible for the development, writing and submission of tenders and major grant applications for this environmental regeneration charity .

Charity
An environmental regeneration charity that works with communities across the South of England to create better places to live and work in a greener, more sustainable way and to improve their economic prospects.

The Role
Oversee and Manage the Fundraising and Development activity for the organisation across the South of England, identifying and implementing new systems and processes where appropriate.
Lead and manage strategic tender submissions and major grant applications
Work closely with Fundraising and Development colleagues to share and embed best practice across all Fundraising processes.
Support and deputise for the Head of Fundraising as required, to help manage the Fundraising function and secure income to meet Business Plan objectives
Line manage posts as determined by Head of Fundraising and Directors

The Candidate
Proven experience in writing high value (100k) bids and tenders
Confidence in writing creative and compelling proposals for targeted funders
Excellent relationship building skills and experience of line managing staff
An ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks An ability to take the initiative in identifying and proactively developing new Fundraising & Development opportunities.
An interest/ passion for creating greener, more sustainable communities

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.

We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraising Manager for a wonderful team in Bristol to support vital care across the city for vulnerable people.

The Role

Direct Reports Community Fundraising Officers x 2, Volunteer Co-ordinator (p/t)
Responsible to Head of Supporter Engagement

As a senior member of the fundraising team, your main purpose is to lead the development and management of our Community Engagement programme to maximise income to meet annual targets. (Currently 50% community 50% events)

You will be responsible for stewarding effective relationships to maximise support from our existing supporters and crucially driving new donor acquisition to ensure sustainability.

Developing the community fundraising programme, driving participant numbers for challenge events and recruiting volunteers.

Supported by the Head of Supporter Engagement, you will develop strategic and operational plans and budgets for your operational area, to ensure alignment with the overall Fundraising & Marketing Strategic plan and that growth targets are achieved.

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of community and events fundraising or the ability to clearly show transferable skills.
A passion for supporter stewardship and proven experience of community and events fundraising engagement.
Demonstrable experience of achieving and exceeding targets.
Excellent people management and interpersonal skills, a confident networkers and a real people person.
Experience of leading others to achieve targets including recruiting and retaining volunteers.
Desirable: Car driver with own car, willing to travel for events and meetings.

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.

To meet ever growing demand for our services, myaware seeks to recruit a part-time Trust Fundraiser to develop, organise and support trust income generation. 

The successful candidate will build on current relationships with high value UK charitable trusts and grant making organisations. They will also proactively seek out new opportunities to fund core costs and project work. There will also be the requirement to manage records and relationships through the CRM system in line with GDPR, therefore legislation necessitates a well organised and efficient individual with IT skills.

To meet application deadlines, occasional out of hours work may be required and occasional meetings are held at our headquarters in Derby, therefore flexible working hours are a necessity. The role is two and a half days a week and the Trust Fundraiser can either be home-based or work from our Head Office in Derby. 

For a copy of the job statement and to apply, please click 'Apply with CharityJob' to send us your CV and a covering letter, including details of current salary.

This is a seriously rewarding job and ideal for anyone who loves building new and retaining exisiting relationships to help develop philanthropy for local communities here in Northamptonshire.  We are the leading independent local grant making charity in the county and have grown substantially in the past 20 years; increasing our endowment to make us stronger and sustainable to support our communites for the challenges and issues they face today and in the years to come.

We need a passionate, articulate and excellent communicator, a person who will embrace our work and help us raise the profile of the foundation in order to increase our network of donors and fund holders.

We are looking for a confident, self-starter, someone who will work closely with our team, our committed Board of Trustees, to build positive working relationships with a range of clients to secure new donations to endowed and revenue funds. You will work with our CEO to develop new philanthropy and maintain and develop positive relationships with existing donors.

As a member of our Team, you will work directly on projects with all other staff members, managing donor’s funds and assisting them first hand in the distribution of those funds to a wide range of beneficiaries. 

You will need to be a quick learner who relishes a challenge.

Main Tasks

Develop new philanthropy targets from a range of donors (private and corporate),

from prospecting and gift solicitation through to stewardship.

Increase the number and range of Foundation fund holders through solicitation and the securing of new  relationships.

Steward new fund holder relationships in conjunction with relevant members of the Programmes team, ensuring retention and renewal of donors.

Present to various sized audiences to raise the profile of NCF and specific fundraising initiatives.

Develop and implement a fundraising campaign for Friends of the Foundation to increase the number of Friends.

Work closely with the CEO to increase the Foundation’s endowment in line with the 3 year business plan to reach an endowment of £20 million by 2021.

Nurture and increase donor engagement using a range of activities including events, Project visits and Grant Panels.

Work closely with the Communications Officer to maximize marketing and awareness-raising opportunities.

Play a key role in nurturing and developing donor relationships.

Contribute to a stewardship programme for all donors to include: regular contact by email, letter or in person, an events programme and engagement opportunities.

Ensure the database (Salesforce) and all records are kept up-to-date with relevant

Information and be fully GDPR compliant.

Be an effective grant maker to ensure funds are distributed effectively on behalf of the fund holder.

Understand the foundation’s grant-making priorities, criteria and restrictions.

Seek to continually improve the service we provide.

Provide support to the Philanthropy Team and Board.

Support and work with the Philanthropy & Events Officer responsible for:

Fund holder and donor engagement and awareness raising for key events.

Support the Trustees and CEO in the development of their philanthropic work.

 Provide progress against targets and management reports to the CEO and Board.

Work with individual trustees to support their development activities.

 Provide support to the Trustees and CEO in all aspects of the development strategy, including work on borough funds, local authorities and trust transfers

Contribute as a member of the team to the development and success of NCF and the wider UKCF network

Work with all members of the team to achieve NCF’s vision.

Engagement in regional and national UKCF working groups, meetings and forums

Contribute to and be knowledgeable of the field of Philanthropy and best practice at a local, national and global level.

Act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Undertake any other reasonable responsibilities as directed by the CEO

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Educated to degree level 

• Minimum 3 years fundraising, business development and/or marketing experience and the capacity to grow funding from a range of sources

• An experienced networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

• Financial literacy, with experience of managing budgets and overseeing financial systems and reporting

Desirable Experience

• Staff line-management

• Experience of working with high net worth individuals (major donors)

• An understanding of needs in Northamptonshire, and familiarity with the voluntary sector

• Experience of marketing and/or product development

Personal Qualities

• A strategic and creative thinker

• An excellent communicator both verbal and written

• Strong presentation skills

• Empowering management style

• Flexibility and a practical, ‘can do’ attitude

• Highly motivated and commercially astute

• A strong and persuasive negotiator

• A good team player

Other

• Full clean driving licence and car owner -

• Availability for some evening and weekend work (Time off in lieu given for out of hours work)

Job title: Community Development Coordinator

Hours: full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: NJC point 14 (£22,462) to 19 (£24,799)

Responsible to: Community Development Lead

Location: Chorley, with extensive travel to other areas of Lancashire
 
Are you looking for a new challenge? We are piloting an exciting new project working with local communities to improve wellbeing, join us!

Lancashire Mind is the leading mental health charity in Lancashire. Our Community Wellbeing Challenge project, funded by BUPA UK Foundation, aims to bring members of communities together to develop skills, expand their network and take ownership of wellbeing in their community.

The Community Development Coordinator will work with our Community Development Lead to bring people together, plan and deliver activities in order to mobilise 4 sustainable community-led initiatives across the county. The Community Wellbeing Challenge started in 2016 working within schools, and now we want to take our evidenced-based model out into the heart of neighbourhoods and communities across Lancashire.

We seek someone who is a confident and experienced motivator, who can successfully engage members of the community and adapt to the needs of others. An understanding of asset-based community development is necessary for the role and knowledge of barriers to achieving mental wellbeing is important. You will also need experience of monitoring and evaluating projects, gathering evidence for reports and promoting activities via social media.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team working to achieve mental wellbeing for all. You’ll be making a real difference in Lancashire communities and see first-hand the progress that people make whilst accessing Lancashire Mind services.

Everyone who works for Lancashire Mind is fuelled by a passionate belief that achieving mental wellbeing will reduce the occurrence of mental health conditions and help those with conditions to manage them better and stay well for longer.

In return for your passion and commitment, you'll have access to 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), paid time off for emergencies, a workplace wellbeing scheme, a company sick pay scheme and a range of other benefits.

Lancashire Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly candidates with a lived experience of mental health conditions who fulfil all the criteria within the person specification.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Thursday 26th September 2019.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th October 2019 in Chorley. Please reserve this date in your diary because it will not be possible to offer alternative dates.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This is a great opportunity for an outstanding relationship builder who loves to inspire people to make a difference. The Charity for Civil Servants are expanding their team, and this is an exciting time to be joining this highly successful occupational charity. We are looking for high calibre professionals who have the ability to engage and inspire donors so that we can continue to support civil servants, past and present, offering practical, financial and emotional support.

Charity Ambassador
Permanent
Part Time | 18 Hours per Week
£11,500 to £15,000 pa (FTE £23-£26,000)
Home Based (with extensive travel)
Cardiff | South Wales

The role: 
In this role you will be an integral member of our national field engagement team. With comprehensive support and a high level of autonomy, we believe this position offers a genuinely attractive and interesting opportunity. This is a part time, permanent position and you will be responsible for developing brand awareness and engagement within your region. The majority of your time will be field based, visiting offices and work places, presenting to serving Civil Servants.

As well as increasing awareness of what we do and the range of services we offer, the role involves identifying potential new donors and volunteers and raising funds through new and existing channels.

Your key objectives will be to:

• Achieve revenue/fund raising targets that will support the strategic growth plan and mission of the Charity.
• Help identify, cultivate and secure donors.
• Develop, care for and grow the volunteer and donor database.
• Support volunteers to create and run fundraising events.

What we are looking for: 
While fundraising experience is desirable, we are open to applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and full training will be provided. You will need to be organised and self-disciplined with the ability to work diligently to deadlines while managing your own time. A background in sales or business development would be useful. You need to be comfortable presenting face to face to a large audience and have a natural, charismatic and empathetic personality. You will also need to be a strong networker with great time management skills, capable of researching, emailing and calling senior decision makers, getting involved with volunteers, fundraising activities, promoting awareness, leading fundraising discussions and running presentations.

In this role you will be well trained and well rewarded. Salary £11,500 to £15,000 per year depending on experience + car allowance and expenses. It is a permanent, part time position, ideally worked Tuesday to Thursday of each week.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as there will be extensive travel within your region and from time to time you will support colleagues in other locations. 80% field based.

The Charity for Civil Servants is one of the largest occupational charities in the UK. We support civil servants, past and present, when times are tough, listening without judgement and offering practical, financial and emotional support. People came to us for assistance over 48,000 times last year and we distributed 2.2 million in financial support. We are one of the 100 Sunday Times best not-for-profit organisations to work for.

Closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday 18th October.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job descrption and complete your application for this position. 

The Charity values a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Strictly no agencies please.