Donor Development Officer Jobs
ROLE
Stella Maris is growing as a charity, in terms of income generation and new programmes of activity around the world. To help support this development, we have created this new important role. The Fundraising & Communications team at Stella Maris comprises about 12 staff members (some full time; some part time). The team and the charity have now reached the point in their evolution where we need to appoint a Major Donor Manager. This post holder will offer excellent stewardship to our existing Major Donors. He/she will also help to identify and cultivate new potential Major Donors from within and outside our existing pool of individual donors. He/she will substantially grow the Major Donor income stream for the charity. He/she will cultivate and steward Major Donors to give in new and more impactful ways, will increase giving levels, will increase the number of Major Donors, and will create lasting and meaningful relationships with our most committed and generous supporters. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated and effective Major Donor fundraiser. The postholder will help us, as a leading maritime charity, to achieve our mission to support seafarers, fishers and their families around the world.
MAIN PURPOSE
The Major Donor Manager, reporting into the Director of Development and working with some guidance from the Head of Major Gifts, will maintain and grow a stable pipeline of income from Major Donors. He/she will secure unrestricted and restricted income from a portfolio of Major Donors to support the activities of the Stella Maris network in the UK and overseas. He/she will produce cultivation plans for individual Major Donors, meet them, craft tailored applications and reports for them.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Manage relationships with a portfolio of Major Donors in accordance with the Charities fundraising strategy and giving programme activity.
2 Establish individual donor cultivation, engagement and stewardship strategies, ensuring each prospect and existing donor has an appropriate communications and cultivation programme in place.
3 Ensure that donor profiling and research activity is undertaken on existing and potential Major Donors (within data protection regulation guidelines) in order to enhance and develop relations.
4 Identify potential Major Donors from within the Mid-Value Donor portfolio and help graduate them up to Major Donor giving levels.
5 Working with the Governance and Executive team, conduct meetings and visits with individual Major Donors around the UK.
6 Accompany Major Donors on port visits within the UK and possibly abroad.
7 Craft carefully tailored applications, thank you letters and reports for Major Donors.
8 Support other senior staff and stakeholders, such as Trustees, in cultivating relationships with Major Donors by providing research and other information as required, and bringing them to meetings with Major Donors when appropriate.
9 Build and cultivate relationships with intermediaries, e.g. wealth advisers, lawyers.
10 Arrange events for Major Donors.
11 Ensure that all activity is recorded accurately on the charity’s Customer Relationship Management database, and that actions are undertaken in a timely and professional manner.
12 Extract monthly reports on activity levels with Major Donors, e.g. number of contacts, meetings, asks, etc., and circulate this internally to selected senior staff members.
Closing date for applications 2359 hours on 25 April.
Short listing 29 – 30 April.
Candidates notified of shortlisting results 2 May.
1st Round of Interviews in London 7 May.
2nd Round of Interviews (if required) 8 May.
Candidates notified of outcome 10 May.
At NoFit State, our mission is to create extraordinary work that changes lives.
NoFit State is a dynamic creative organisation that thrives on challenge and is constantly seeking to learn and improve in all areas of everything that we do. We are inspired by the extraordinary things that ordinary people can achieve and celebrate the communal strength that comes from the traditional circus touring life and the incredible community around us.
The Development Manager is a senior manager role and key to supporting the strategic development of the company through designing and delivering the company’s overall fundraising and development strategy to define and achieve established financial targets.
It is a brilliant place to work where no two days are the same. There is a fantastic sense of support, interest and enthusiasm within the team, with others we work with and for the work we do.
For more information, please take a look at our website.
Role: Development Mananger
Hours: Full time (40hrs per week), permanant position
Location: Cardiff - office based with hybrid working available
Key dates
Closing date for applications: 10am, Thursday 25 April 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 29 April 2024
Indicative start date: June
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Main Responsibilities
· Develop and implement the company’s development strategy including (but not limited to):
- Public Funding (including both ACW and ACE)
- Trusts and Foundations
- Corporate supporters and sponsors
- Private giving (individual donors and major givers)
· Research, identify and draft applications, pitches and asks to appropriate funders/supporters, cultivating relationships and securing support to achieve defined targets
· Manage and nurture the ongoing relationships with current and past supporters/funders
· Plan, manage and deliver a planned programme of development events
· Design and deliver reporting processes that are fit for purpose and satisfy funders’ and supporters’ requirements
· Support Finance Officer and Company Administrator in financial reporting of designated funds
· Manage development budgets
Position in the Company
The Development Manager will;
· Be line managed by the Executive Director and report to her
· Produce written updates for the Board of Trustees and report verbally to them as required
· Work in partnership with the company’s Communications and Marketing Manager to engage donors, prospects and key stakeholders with the company, moving from purely transactional relationships to ones based on emotional connection and commitment
· Work with the company’s Executive Team to cultivate new supporters and strategic delivery partners with which to develop and grow the company’s work both within the UK and Internationally
· Work with the company’s Community Programme Manager to cultivate new opportunities for support
· Manage the Development Officer
NoFit State is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodiverse people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are currently under-represented in our team so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this post, please visit our website to view the Job Description, complete the Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send together with a covering letter and a copy of your CV by email or post to Development Manager Application, NoFit State Circus, Four Elms Road, Cardiff CF24 1LE
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Prospect Research Manager
We are seeking an accomplished and committed person to join us in the role of Prospect Research Manager.
Based in the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement department, the Prospect Research Team drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University. It does this in a number of ways, and the major focus of this role is on the team’s work in carrying out due diligence research as part of the University’s donations acceptance process.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Prospect Research and working alongside two other Prospect Research Managers in a wider team, the postholder will play a key role in overseeing our crucial work in this area. The role also offers the opportunity of line management responsibilities.
This is an opportunity to develop your career in the context of a busy, capable and friendly team, which also works on identifying new potential donors, and providing insights to build relationships with our supporters. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums.
About you:
We are looking for someone who brings substantial experience of prospect research and due diligence in a fundraising context, successful experience of supervising the work of others and of allocating resources, and the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University.
Other qualities that candidates will need include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; outstanding research and written communication skills; attention to detail; knowledge of current affairs; and an adaptable approach.
What We Offer:
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership of CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal to apply to vacancy 171887.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application (maximum of 2 pages), in PDF format, outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 15 April 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 26 April 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
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Doorstep Library is a community-focused literacy charity dedicated to bringing the magic of books and the joy of reading directly into the homes of children who need our support. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to head up our fundraising and marketing teams.
With one in four 11-year-olds leaving primary school unable to read or write properly, we recruit and train home and online reading volunteers to go into disadvantaged areas of London to help introduce young children (aged 0-11 years) to the pleasure and benefits of reading.
Our unique home-based service, whether in person or online, enables us to find the most appropriate books for every child we visit and build a relationship with the whole family. Our goal is to help children develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life.
We also empower parents/carers to create and maintain a supportive environment by signposting them to local services and community support. Our projects not only improve literacy but also increase family wellbeing and bonding. Our tailored service enables us to help prepare children for school and broaden their opportunities in later life.
Our impact is long-lasting. For us, the ‘happy ever after’ is when we know the power of literacy and the joy of reading are helping a child change their own story for good. Every story shared is a story changed.
JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Head of Fundraising
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours per week: 35 (excluding breaks)
Working pattern: Monday – Friday
Main Location: Hybrid
Reports to: CEO
Direct Reports: Fundraising and Marketing Officers
Annual Salary: 40k
Full Time Annual Leave Allowance: 28 days per annum (includes 3 mandatory days between Christmas and new year), plus bank holidays
Pension Contributions: 6% (based on a 2% minimum employee contribution)
Additional Benefits: flexible working, employee assistance programme, employee discount scheme (Benefit Hub)
JOB PURPOSE
· Strategic responsibility for fundraising, including partnership development and maintaining the charity’s strong relationships with our wide range of funding partners;
· Strategic responsibility for marketing, to increase the charity’s profile and increase engagement;
· To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
· To manage and build upon the income streams for the charity;
· To manage the charity’s fundraising operations including coordinating prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and ensuring effective stewardship of donors, corporate supporters and trust and foundations grants;
· To oversee the charity’s marketing operations, including digital and printed content creation.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Head of Fundraising to report to the Chief Executive Officer. The successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and Head of Delivery and Engagement.
You will have substantial, proven experience of working in fundraising and of developing and sustaining partnerships, ideally in the third sector, and of how to build financial sustainability. You will be a highly organised people-person and will be responsible for line managing two Fundraising and Marketing Officers.
You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire others about our work. With outstanding interpersonal skills, you will have the ability to forge new relationships and you will thrive on enhancing our current partnerships and identifying and creating new ones.
Finally, you will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London and be driven to share our work with as many people as possible.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Development and delivery of the charity’s fundraising strategy
· To work closely with the CEO and trustee board to lead on the development, planning and delivery the Doorstep Library’s fundraising strategy, with further development of a longer-term strategy;
· To manage and build upon the income streams for the charity;
· To take a lead on application bids, including managing, monitoring and evaluating all funding applications;
· To work closely with the SMT and actively contribute to the overall strategy and direction of the charity;
Grow, develop and sustain our partnerships and income streams
· To lead, deliver and grow our existing relationships with all of our funding partners; foundations, corporates, independent schools and individual donors to raise circa £850K pa;
· To identify new potential partners, working closely with the CEO and board of trustees to develop these partnerships;
· To establish a corporate supporters programme and individual giving campaigns, plus develop effective stewardship systems;
· To have responsibility for retaining and engaging the charity’s supporters, this includes providing formal reports and updates on the work of the charity;
· Working with the Fundraising and Marketing Officers to effectively communicate the impact of our work to internal and external stakeholders;
Communications
· Work with the Marketing Officer to implement improvements to our digital presence, including website optimization, social media strategy, and online advertising campaigns;
· Research and analyse sector news/ developments;
· Oversee the creation of the annual report and impact report;
· Create and maintain a stock of case studies/ success stories and photos;
· Monitor and report on the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and campaigns;
Line Management
· To have direct line management responsibility for the Fundraising and Marketing Officers;
· To create an environment where the team feels fully supported and enabled to grow and develop under your management;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria
1. A proven track record of delivery results in fundraising and/or partnership management
2. Knowledge of successful fundraising from a variety of sources, including at least two of corporates, major donors, individual giving, local authorities and trusts & foundations
3. Proven experience in securing five figure gifts, managing the donor cycle from initial stages through to stewardship
4. The ability to maintain current income streams and identify opportunities for growth
5. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and in an engaging manner in person and in writing to a variety of audiences
6. Strong relationship building skills – experience of working with a wide range of people, from large corporate teams to potential individual donors
7. Highly organised – ability to manage a number of projects and tasks at the same time
8. Ability to generate and implement new ideas and see them through to completion
9. A positive team player, working with, supporting and encouraging colleagues
10. Ability to work flexibly, adapting to rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining a clear strategic focus
11. Excellent organisation and administration skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and use office systems
Desirable Criteria
1.Experience of line managing and developing staff in their fundraising abilities
2.Experience of working as part of a senior management/leadership team providing leadership on fundraising strategy to colleagues
3.Experience of working in a small, close-knit team
4.A knowledge of and/or interest in children’s literature/education sector
RECRUITMENT STATEMENT
Doorstep Library is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and all those it comes into contact with. All employees undergo rigorous safer recruitment processes including specified interview questions, a DBS check, and the collection of written and/or verbal references. Safeguarding training is a mandatory part of the induction process for all employees, and employees are expected to always adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Supporter Care Officer
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Terms: Permanent Contract, 25 days Holiday (exc. Bank Holidays) pro rata, 5% pension contribution.
Place of work: Our central office (Bristol) with some hybrid working optional and occasional visits to our Plymouth and Bristol warehouses
About FareShare South West
FareShare South West is the region’s largest food redistribution charity. We take good-to-eat surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, and share it with over 400 charities, schools and community hubs across the south west, joining the dots between food waste and hunger and transforming an environmental problem into social good.
Purpose of role
FareShare South West’s (FSSW) fundraising strategy and income streams have developed and diversified rapidly in line with major growth since 2017. Individual giving (IG) became a new major fundraising stream for us during the pandemic and is essential for ongoing sustainability as we expand and launch new programmes and operations to fight hunger and food waste.
The Supporter Care Officer (SCO) is responsible for all donor support processes, systems, strategies and individual giving fundraising appeals, which ensure we have excellent relationships with our donors to retain and grow our IG income. Powerful narratives, storytelling and engagement with donors is crucial to ensure that our funding need and impact is shared with supporters.
The SCO will work with the Fundraising Manager (FM) and Chief Fundraising and Communications Officer (CFCO) to grow our major donor, regular giving, appeal and legacy income alongside sustaining our irregular giving and Gift Aid income. The SCO will work with the Fundraising Assistant to thank supporters, record donations and support individuals with their own fundraising events.
The pay scale for this role reflects that we're open to applications from experienced Supporter Care and Individual Giving fundraisers, and also those looking to move into the sector who have transferable skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Background and role purpose
Consortium hosts the largest network of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans + groups, projects and organisations in the UK (600 members) and offers a range of support so that they can deliver vital support and services to over 5 million LGBT+ people, their friends and families. We are also a specialist grant funder, having provided over £1.75m in grants since 2019, across 275 awards, with this being an exciting area of growth falling within the remit of this role.
We are recruiting for a Head of Partnerships and Development who will support our charity, and the LGBT+ sector, to continue growth in an appropriate and sustainable way. We are seeking an excellent relationship builder who can help us maximise our ability to generate positive social impact through relationship-building and fundraising skills.
As Head of Partnerships & Development you will be responsible for managing key business partnerships, identifying new potential income streams (for Consortium & the LGBT+ sector), and exploring opportunities to increase the impact of our work.
You will devise creative and innovative strategies including campaigns with partners, liaising with corporate contacts and building and developing relationships with new key stakeholders.
You will provide line management and support to the existing Partnerships and Development team of 5 team members (LGBT+ Fund Development Manager; Grants Officer; Communications Officer; 2 National LGBT Heath Partnership Officers). We adopt a collaborative approach across the team, so there are opportunities to actively engage with others across the entire team so we can maximise the impact we have as a charity.
You can read about our approach and our core focus in our Strategic Plan. You can also read more about our grant giving activity in the evaluation of our latest Fund.
As with all of our roles, we are looking for someone who is generous with their knowledge and skills so that our Members and Grantees can also benefit and develop their own organisations in a similar way through training, resource development and other engagement work.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Executive, and our Head of Membership and Engagement, but also be expected to operate with a good level of autonomy, using their own initiative and curiosity to identify partners and win them over with solid cases for support.
Main duties
- Manage and maintain existing partnerships with key external stakeholders (e.g. funding sector, public sector, academics).
- Develop new relationships and exciting opportunities with our partners.
- Working alongside the CEO and Head of Membership & Engagement, identify and lead on new income opportunities for Consortium and its Membership.
- Develop relationships with potential donors and funders.
- Lead the charity in developing new corporate relationships.
- Identify opportunities to develop and increase comms around LGBT+ voices across a range of policy areas, in collaboration with members.
- Line manage and support the Partnerships and Development team.
- Prepare presentations, proposals, plans and reports, as necessary.
Person specification
Essential
- 2 or more years’ experience in a Development or Partnerships Management role.
- Excellent project management, planning and prioritising skills to manage a varied workload while staying focused on Consortium’s Strategy.
- Understanding of building and maintaining corporate relationships with the voluntary sector.
- Understanding of business development/fundraising cycle – generating leads, pipeline development and conversion.
- Experience working with marketing and communications functions to deliver collaborative campaigns and increase reach.
- Understanding of sustainable funding models and a curiosity to explore beyond traditional philanthropy.
- Understanding of the challenges and issues facing LGBT+ organisations, people and communities.
- Ability to act as an ambassador for Consortium and its Membership, with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Ability to produce high-quality written reports.
- Experience of setting outcomes, monitoring, and evaluating work.
- Experience of setting, holding, and managing project budgets.
- Experience of managing a staff team.
Desirable
- Experience of working in second tier infrastructure.
- Experiencing of working for a Membership Organisation.
- Experience of working within the LGBT+ sector.
- Knowledge and experience of Participatory Grant-Making processes.
- Knowledge of small charity governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We require a Policy & Influencing Officer to become part of a dynamic organisation which works across Greater Manchester and parts of Lancashire to influence, advocate, research and contribute to the expansion of our activities in tackling poverty, disadvantage and discrimination across the services we provide.
The postholder may have extensive experience in the field or just seeking to expand and develop on that experience. You will have good knowledge of and an interest in key aspects of social policy and inequalities. It is important that you are passionately committed to upholding and promoting human dignity, enabling the voices of those who are marginalised to be listened to and seeking to promote justice as this is what underpins everything that Caritas stands for.
You’ll be an excellent communicator, self-motivated, committed and reliable. You’ll be able to develop and produce evidence based, high quality policy briefings and research projects in support of advocacy objectives, using a range of tactics. You will need to be able to facilitate effective conversations, especially in spaces with a wide and diverse audience with different interests and priorities. The ability to understand complex information and communicate it both orally and in writing with good attention to detail is also important for this role.
We require the post holder to have the ability to work independently with strong time management, organisational and planning skills. Proficient IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) is essential.
We offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional development. We also offer 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, training opportunities and with flexible working options available.
If this sounds like the next step you are looking for, we would love to hear from you!
Closing date: Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 10am
Interview: Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Caritas follow Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The ability to drive whilst not essential would be helpful as this role requires you to travel around Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer
Registered Charity Number: 1125808
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual to join Positive East as our new Fundraising Officer. This is a key and varied role that sits within the charity’s busy Fundraising Team. You will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager.
You will be responsible for identifying potential new sources of grant funding from charitable trusts and foundations and steward a portfolio of small grants funders. You will also lead on the development of smaller grant proposals and reports, contributing to the wider ambitions of the fundraising team and providing support when needed to achieve annual targets.
As part of this role, you will also lead on the development and the day-to-day management of our social media presence and digital communications and explore new ways to engage audiences as well as with our individual donors.
Benefits include 6% pension contribution & option of some remote working.
To apply, please click the apply button to be taken to our website, where you can download our application forms.
Closing date: 5pm on 24 April 2024.
Positive East welcomes applications from people living with HIV and from groups and communities disproportionately impacted by HIV.
About the role
Are you looking to develop your fundraising skills in the international development sector? Are you proactive, highly organised, a good communicator and a friendly team player?
If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging role which offers a wide range of fundraising experience, then this could be the job for you. This position would suit someone with administrative experience and a passion for fundraising. All we ask is that you are willing to learn and willing jump into the role and organisational culture feet first!
The Senior Programme Funding Officer role sits within the External Engagement Department and will be responsible for the majority of the team administration. The role will be working closely with the Senior Fundraising Manger and Head of Programme Fundraising to identify and approach new donors, coordinate cross team proposals and support on the development of trips and events. A critical part of the role is also managing the Foundation’s CRM (Raisers’ Edge) system across the organisation.
You will be line managed and supported day-to-day by the Senior Fundraising Manager, who will work with you to upskill and develop you in the charity sector. This is a pivotal role in supporting the smooth running of the team. It can offer you the opportunity to develop your fundraising skills and gain experience in international development, as well as the opportunity to meet a diverse range of interesting stakeholders.
What can the Foundation offer you
- You will be part of an organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and seek all staffs input into strategy, annual plans, and organisational values.
- A positive and collaborative culture – we are proud of our leadership and management style that encourages teamwork, open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
- One-on-one regular meetings with your line manager or director to focus on career and professional development while also taking an interest in your personal wellbeing. We have a dedicated staff training budget and we are dedicated to spending it!
Guidance and how to apply
To apply, please download the job description and send us the following:
- Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (one A4 page max).
- We will not accept or consider applications submitted without a cover letter.
- When writing your cover letter, please refer to the job description, focussing on the essential and desirable criteria.
- Current CV (two A4 pages max).
All applicants should have the legal right to work in the UK prior to applying.
Please send your application in by 9am GMT on 8th April 2024.
Interviews will be held the following week.
The Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process.
For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation with its EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. The link is available via our website.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, please note that you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.
Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
1. About Us
Sound and Music is the national charity for new music.
We support anyone who wants to make music and sound to shape the modern world. We enable individuals to challenge expectations and discover their potential, and act as a friendly guide for those who want to listen deeper. Our work sustains more careers, progresses creativity and achieves greater equity across music in the UK.
We are guided by our Fair Access Principles, a code of best practice which ensures our work is open and inclusive for all.
Sound and Music is supported by Arts Council England and proud to be a National Youth Music Organisation.
The creative programme for Sound and Music makes a unique and distinctive contribution to the arts in the UK. We are a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England. NPO funding is confirmed until March 2026.
Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making recruitment and employment at Sound and Music inclusive and accessible. We particularly welcome applications from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse, to whom we will offer an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role (see section 4).
2. Job Description
The Head of External Engagement is a key leadership post within the organisation. The role encompasses responsibility for the development and delivery of the organisation’s external activity, including profile, brand identity and stakeholder engagement (including the public), fundraising, and driving income generation in new areas, notably commercial partnerships. It also forms part of Sound and Music’s senior management team, who under the leadership of the Chief Executive are responsible for overseeing the organisation’s programme of activity, strategic development, external profile and a positive and productive organisational culture.
An experienced fundraiser and communicator, you will lead the external engagement team and support the delivery of its strategic and operational plans. The broad remit of the role means the successful candidate will be a strong and confident communicator who builds networks easily and prioritises exceptional stakeholder management and relationship development.
Sound and Music operates a hybrid working model with a mix of in person and remote working, so we welcome applications from anywhere in the UK. Our office is in London and the minimum requirement will be to attend one day per week.
The post holder will support Sound and Music’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, contributing to a culture of respect and collaboration in the organisation’s internal and external activities.
3. Key Responsibilities
Leadership and management
External leadership:
· Represent Sound and Music publicly, including through stakeholder and supporter events
· Work with the Head of Programmes to ensure Sound and Music’s advisory groups are meaningfully engaged
· Be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for Sound and Music
Internal leadership:
· Shared strategic responsibility and accountability for Sound and Music’s three core aims and their associated objectives, outcomes and outputs
· Shared accountability (with other senior management colleagues) for the successful delivery and implementation of the organisation’s Business Plan
· Lead the organisation’s External Engagements team. This team includes a Communications and Insights Manager and Fundraising Coordinator (both line managed by the Head of External Engagement) plus support from other Sound and Music team members
Development and fundraising
· Develop and support the Chief Executive on the overall business and development strategy for the organisation to ensure we meet fundraising targets (£200k in 2024-25) for annual programmes and major projects
· Develop an ambitious fundraising programme which builds our supporter base and individual funding streams, including individuals, major gifts and public funders
· Drive income growth by identifying and negotiating commercial partnerships and contribute to the development of an enhanced commercial mindset across the organisation
· Develop and cultivate the existing trusts and foundations pipeline
· Prepare documents and reports for key funders including Arts Council England
· Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with key funders, commercial organisations and stakeholders and cultivate existing relationships within the organisation
· Establish new income streams, for example, by maximising the intellectual property created within the organisation
· Engage the Board of Trustees and senior management team in fundraising activities and the ongoing strategy to optimise donor management and stewardship to develop a culture of fundraising across the organisation
· Maximise the opportunities provided by the new CRM system and contribute to the development of a data-led mindset across the organisation
Communications and campaigns
· Develop and lead the overall communications and reputation management strategy for varied stakeholders to ensure we increase our visibility and influence in the sector
· Support the Chief Executive to build the profile of our brand, drive the media messaging and oversee and power our content media campaigns
· Support the Chief Executive to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with government and culture and media opinion formers
Strategy and planning
· Work with the Chief Executive and other senior management team members to monitor, evaluate and review KPIs, strategies and activity so as to maximise Sound and Music’s impact. This includes reporting and presenting to the Board and externally to help build engagement and relationships in the sector and with funders
· Assess the reputational, financial, delivery and other risks associated with current and new projects and partnerships
· Empower, model, support and encourage cross-team working to realise the full income generating possibilities of projects
Finance and governance
· Contribute to creating and monitoring the overall organisation budget
· Work closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Programmes and Finance Manager to formulate financial strategy against specified budget areas, and to ensure that the programme activity is sufficiently resourced, planned and delivered to budget
· Ensure close monitoring of income and expenditure for relevant budget lines and contribute to senior management team financial planning and review
· Attend Board and Financial Subcommittee meetings to present and report impact on a quarterly basis
Special conditions of the post
· Travel within the UK, as required by the role
· A willingness to represent the organisation internationally on an occasional basis
· Evening and weekend working to attend and network at events will be required (time off in lieu is taken afterwards)
· Satisfactory completion of an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (if offered the role, and paid for by Sound and Music)
4. Candidate profile
Essential:
· A demonstrable commitment to Sound and Music’s vision, mission and values
· A track record of generating income across different channels, meeting targets, with the ability and experience to manage and develop long-term and sustained fundraising relationships (for example, with major donors and trusts and foundations)
· Leadership (a strong combination of these are essential):
· A track record of leadership, including leading or working at a senior level in an organisation during a period of growth and change
· Excellent team leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence and generosity, a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging the input and ideas of others
· Strong budgeting and financial planning skills, and the ability to work collaboratively on this
· An entrepreneurial mindset: success in leveraging income, developing new income streams and value through commercial acumen and effective strategic partnership building
· A track record in championing and addressing under-representation in culture and a deep-rooted commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable:
· Experience of increasing brand profile, developing brand awareness, and expanding audiences for a specialist product or service
· Understanding of the current political, economic, social and technological climate, including the context for culture and public funding and an active engagement with technological developments in creativity
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to engage confidently with different audiences and areas of the sector both publicly and on a 1:1 basis
· Excellent understanding of digital communications and infrastructure and how it can build reach and engagement, including using data to drive decision making
5. How to apply
If you are interested in working with us, please apply by completing the application form.
Sound and Music is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making recruitment and employment at Sound and Music inclusive and accessible. We particularly welcome applications from backgrounds that experience racism, and/or who are disabled or neurodiverse, to whom we will offer an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self-motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Location: Blended working between home office and community venues in North Lanarkshire
Contract; Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £57,000 to £62,500, with starting point depending on experience
About the organisation
Our client is a major charitable organisation which provides support to community and voluntary organisations across the whole of North Lanarkshire. They are one of 32 Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) in Scotland and a registered charity. The role is to:
providing guidance and support to community and voluntary sector (CVS) organisations of all types and sizes on a wide range of issues such as funding, strategy, governance, HR, ICT and more
Role Background and Purpose
- support capacity building and effectiveness of the third/community and voluntary sector (CVS), including social enterprises
- support volunteering
- support public empowerment and CVS engagement in community planning and other cross-sector partnerships
- manage a Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire’s strategic investment programme in the CVS – Community Solutions.
They are committed to fulfilling our role to a high standard, informed by the needs and views of the CVS, residents and our public sector partners and working
collaboratively with the CVS and public sector partners. VANL champions the vital role and contribution of the CVS.
The role of CEO is to:
- Lead and steer the organisation in achieving its vision, mission, values, objectives, and outcomes.
- Ensure they remain a high-performing Third Sector Interface (TSI).
- Effectively manage and develop resources to achieve organisational strategies.
- Represent the organisation externally, promoting services, and enhancing its reputation with partner agencies and member organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and strategic direction for the organisation, ensuring alignment with its mission and goals.
- Governance: Work with the board of directors to establish and maintain effective governance structures and practices.
- Resource Management: Secure and manage resources, including funding, to support the organisation's activities and sustainability.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners.
- Organisational Culture: Foster a positive organisational culture that aligns with the values and objectives of the third sector organisation.
- Program Development and Delivery: Oversee the development and delivery of programs and services in line with the organisation's mission.
- Financial Management: Ensure sound financial management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Advocacy and Representation: Serve as the public face of the organisation, advocating for its mission and representing it in various forums.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage risks that may affect the organisation's operations and reputation.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitor and assess the organisation's performance against established goals and objectives.
- Innovation and Adaptability: Encourage innovation and adaptability to respond to changing external factors and emerging trends.
- Communication: Effectively communicate the organisation's mission, goals, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders.
- Legal and Ethical Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and ethical standards in all organisational activities.
- Human Resources Management: Oversee the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled and motivated staff.
- Crisis Management: Be prepared to address and manage crises that may impact the organisation's operations or reputation.
About you:
Educated to degree standard or equivalent professional qualification.
Ability to pursue the mission and objectives of an organisation with passion and drive and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Inspirational leadership, management, and motivational skills with a balanced approach that is:
Inclusive, flexible and consultative.
positive, pro-active and dynamic
confident and assertive
How to Apply:
You should send your CV and cover letter by the 29th of March 2024. Any applications made after this date will not be considered for the role.
You may also have experience in the following: Chief Executive, Executive Officer, Deputy Chief Executive, Chief People Officer, CEO Team Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc
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Do you have experience in a fundraising environment and would like to be involved in an exciting and ambitious campaign? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our small and friendly Development team based in the centre of Oxford
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Development, this exciting role will ideally appeal to someone who may already have some experience of fundraising, who is passionate about higher education and wishes to advance their skills in a highly successful college development and alumni relations office. The post is varied but in general the appointee will assist the overall purpose of the office of fostering and deepening relationships between the Hall and its alumni and in securing financial support from those alumni. This role will focus on regular giving and wider fundraising support, whilst there will also be the opportunity to take the lead on some more general projects and responsibilities. The Development Office can be a busy and demanding environment at times as the team work to engage the College community to capitalise on our philanthropic potential and successfully complete the current HALLmarks campaign in line with our ten-year strategic plan.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week) usually 09:00 to 17:00 (some flexibility is negotiable in regard to the start and finish time). The role is based in the centre of Oxford but we can offer the possibility of working one day per week at home if you wish so please get in touch to discuss.
You will have excellent organisation skills and be confident in your ability to work across a range of internal and external audiences. You will have excellent relationship building skills with a strong commitment to supporting the delivery of the highest level of donor engagement and care.
In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive and inclusive organisation (part of a world-leading university) offering good development opportunities to broaden your skills plus a comprehensive benefits package as follows:
- A free three-course lunch.
- Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service.
- Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loans.
- Access to the College's employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
- Annual flu vaccination.
- Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University's gym and pool.
The appointee will be automatically enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.
Interested candidates should visit the College's website for further details and application instructions.
The College seeks to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment which promotes equality, diversity and inclusion together with a policy of assisting all our employees to achieve professional growth. We strive to appoint committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every student achieves their best.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £29,720 – 34,180 per annum at 1.0 FTE (or pro rata equivalent if part-time).
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Working pattern: Full-time (37.5 hrs per week at 1.0 FTE) or part-time at 0.8 – 1.0 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered.
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Contract: Permanent with a 6 month probationary period
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Team: Campaigns Team (50%) and Fundraising Team (50%)
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Location: This role can be office-based or hybrid. Team meetings take place in-person from the London office every Thursday and availability to attend some ad hoc events and meetings around London is required too.
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Reporting to: Digital Mobilisation Manager
Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Digital Officer to coordinate key areas of our digital campaigning and fundraising work. It is an exciting time to join SPI, offering the right candidate the opportunity to drive our social media efforts and influence various facets of our digital work. As we amplify the call for routes to safety and expand our supporter base, the Digital Officer will play a pivotal part in supporting the development and delivery of strategic fundraising initiatives and shaping our new digital mobilisation strategy.
Reporting to the Digital Mobilisation Manager (DMM) and working across both the fundraising and campaigns teams, you will help develop and deliver an engaging, data-driven content strategy for our social media, using both paid and organic methods to raise SPI’s profile and engage supporters. You'll also create impactful content for other digital channels, such as email and website, and collaborate with Safe Passage’s Expert by Experience Consultants, Young Leaders, teams in the UK, France and Greece, and other international projects.
We are looking for candidates who share our hunger for a fairer system for refugees, as well as a genuine passion for social media and online activism. Prior digital experience is welcome, but this could also be your first paid position in the charity sector, or you could be returning to work after time out.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop and hone their skills in line with the roles’ requirements. This position will have a dedicated training budget, and you will be supported to grow and develop within the role.
We value equality and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.
As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application. We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.
If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.
If you would like an informal chat about the role and your experiences, please visit the job advert on our website.
How do I apply?
Please visit our website for more information and click on the attached documents to read the full Job Description & Person Specification alongside our ‘How to Apply Guide’ below.
Closing date: Sunday 7th April at 11.59 pm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager (Grants and Trusts)
Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Fundraising Manager will help secure and sustain existing and new grant income streams from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory bodies, and other local or national funders. The Fundraising Manager will work with others to research and identify prospective new funding opportunities, write and submit grant applications, and build strong relationships with donors. They will have strong confidence in presenting AFRUCA to prospective donors and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with them.
We are looking for a strong candidate able to develop compelling AFRUCA funding proposals tailored to the requirement of each funder. They must have a strong knowledge and understanding of the UK charity sector fundraising landscape. They must possess excellent written communication and organising skills. They must possess sound interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders. They must be assertive, able to demonstrate personal resourcefulness in the generation of new revenue and funding streams for AFRUCA.
The Fundraising Manager post is a newly created role within AFRUCA, therefore an exciting opportunity for someone to make it their own and implement ideas and strategies to support the organisation’s growth.
The successful candidate will have at least three years’ fundraising experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of meeting income targets in grant fundraising disciplines, and growing and managing a donor base
Applicants will be sent a application form on receipt of successful CV and cover letter
Interviews will be held in person at either our London or Manchester offices
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer
Do you want to make a difference and help drive donor engagement, boost campaign performance, and shape the future of fundraising?
Join an award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives!
This is a hybrid working role which includes some amazing benefits.
Position: Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer
Location: Godalming, Surrey (hybrid working pattern, 2 days in the office)
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (depending upon skills and experience)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15th April 2024
The Role
In this role, you'll manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of direct marketing campaigns, including key projects such as the Lottery and Raffle. Responsibilities will include collaboration both internally and with external agencies, ensuring campaigns are efficiently managed from conception through to delivery while prioritising cost-effectiveness.
Reporting directly to the Direct Marketing Fundraising Manager, the primary objective is to support direct marketing initiatives and ensure the financial success of the fundraising program.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities. These include proficiency in direct marketing campaign planning and creation, print and digital production management, and project and supplier management.
Additionally, experience in developing prize-led giving content and campaigns is an advantage, as well as a track record of delivering full-funnel marketing communications, would be beneficial. Knowledge of digital marketing techniques, data marketing techniques, and CRM databases such as Salesforce would also be advantageous. You’ll need to be a confident and creative communicator, a persuasive copywriter with excellent written English and grammar, and a strong team player. Attention to detail is essential.
About the Organisation
This international charity is the leading global farm animal welfare organisation and campaigns to end factory farming worldwide and are a growing a movement of people concerned about how industrial agriculture mistreats animals, impacts people, and is destroying our planet.
Why work here?
- For animals, people and planet: the charity is on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system.
- To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions
- 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, the international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey.
- Work in a modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes’ walk from Godalming station
Benefits
- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays
- A comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App
Join the team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way.
You will be asked to complete an online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. No agencies please.
In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of the selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
The charity is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background and value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within the organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
You may also have experience in areas such as Direct Marketing, Direct Marketing Fundraiser, Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer, Direct Marketing Officer, Marketing Officer, Campaigns Officer, Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Officer, Content Creator, Content Officer, Data Marketing, Marketing and Communications Officer, Communications Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.