Fundraising Manager Jobs

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

The Trusts and Foundations Officer will support the Trusts and Foundations team to meet income targets and develop and maintain relationships with donors and prospects. The role combines supporting the Trusts and Foundations Manager, Senior Trusts Officer, and Head of Fundraising with the maintenance of existing relationships as well as generating their own income from both smaller and larger trusts. The successful candidate will demonstrate success in securing grants from charitable trusts, foundations, and institutional donors. Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising, preferably within the nonprofit sector or a similar environment is essential.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated candidate who is looking for a career in fundraising. We will offer to them a fantastic learning environment where they can test and expand their skillset. They will have a focus on trusts but be invited to learn more about other areas of fundraising too. The successful candidate will be offered the time and space to excel in their research, writing and analytical skills. We will also offer them the chance to take part in face-to-face external meetings with funders, to become involved in events, and in other areas of fundraising where possible.

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Permanent.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Tuesday 28 May 2024.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 31 May 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on in the week commencing 3 June 2024 (flexible).

How to apply

Please visit our Careers page to register and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Job title:Community and Events Fundraising Officer (East Coast of Scotland)

Division:Income Generation

Responsible to:Senior Fundraising Officer

Hours:                        Permanent, 36 hours per week (Full Time). This role will require occasional 

weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be agreed

Location:Home based in the East Coast of Scotland (with travel throughout)

Salary:                         £26,895 – £29,746

• Advertised from: 3 May 2024
• Closing Date: Monday 27 May 2024 at 12noon
• Interview Date: Monday 3 June 2024
• Interview Location: National Office, Paisley

By joining Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) as a Community and Events Fundraising Officer you can play a full and active role in securing income to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease when they need it, regardless of where they live.

Organised, motivated and a confident communicator, you’ll be responsible for driving income and building relationships throughout the East Coast of Scotland, to ensure we have the funds needed to deliver our specialist services for every family impacted by this devastating disease. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) account management, marketing, fundraising, event management, or sales, and candidates who are based in any of the following areas: Aberdeenshire, Dundee and Angus, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Fife or Perthshire. 

From supporter stewardship, event management, delivering inspiring presentations, and managing volunteers, no week will be the same. The Community and Events Fundraising Officer (East Coast of Scotland) will be joining a hard-working and talented fundraising team, working closely with our Senior Community, Event & Individual Giving Fundraising Officer, Community and Events Fundraising Officer (West Coast of Scotland), our SHA Communications team, as well as the wider SHA team.

We are looking for an engaging, passionate and tenacious person who can deliver strong, cost effective and sustainable income growth for the charity, along with good copy writing, admin and organisational skills, experienced at developing relationships, and can manage a busy and varied workload. This is a chance for you to channel your varied skills, qualities, and passion for relationship building to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease in Scotland.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. SHA is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service that is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer, or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

You will work from home with periodic travel throughout the East Coast of Scotland. There will also be occasional travel required for organisation-wide meetings.

This role will require occasional weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be agreed.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexible working practices, and a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days (25 days Annual leave and 12 days public holidays). Upon 5 completed years of service, you will receive an extra day for each completed year up to a maximum of 5 days, and the the opportunity to opt into our competitive pension scheme.

This is an exciting time for the charity, now in the second year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.

About Scottish Huntington’s Association

People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, its impact on families, and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.

Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.

Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.

We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front-line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.

If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors, and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.

Application notes

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification documents then complete the downloadable Application Form and the downloadable Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which are also available in the vacancies section of our website.

Please email your completed application, including the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, with the subject line Community and Events Fundraising Officer (East Coast of Scotland) vacancy, to the email address that you will find on our website in the vacancy section. 

Informal enquiries should be made for the attention of the Head of Income Generation by emailing us.

Fundraising Development Manager

Fixed-Term, (Maternity Cover) Part-Time, Term-Time only

15 hours per week (flexible)

Pay Scale : H8, point 23 to H9, point 28  (dependent on experience)

Required : April / May 2024 

We are seeking a knowledgeable individual to oversee the Fundraising Development Manager position for a fixed-term, covering maternity leave. The successful applicant will have some professional experience of fundraising and/or education development, together with experience of developing good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you have enthusiasm for fundraising and would like to be involved in helping us in continuing this important work for our school, please get in touch.

Are you a great fundraiser with an interest in helping a growing and successful charity based in North-West England? All Aboard Youth Rowing – formerly known as Warrington Youth Rowing – is a charity established to support disadvantaged children achieve life skills using the sport of rowing.  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative fundraising professional to coordinate and achieve additional funding.

The Role

The Fundraising Officer will coordinate all fundraising activities in line with the Charity’s overall strategy and sustainability plans.  Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Fundraising Officer will identify sources of income and build good working relationships with funders to achieve agreed funding targets.

The role is based in the North-West of England working from home and ideally, the Fundraising Officer will be in one of the following locations:

- Cheshire

- Merseyside

- Greater Manchester

Key areas of responsibility for the Fundraising Officer include:

• Contribute and assist with the development of a fundraising strategy for the Charity.

• Achieve the agreed funding target of newly sourced funding within the specified and agreed timeframe.

• Identify potential sources of funding and maximise opportunities to secure funding and grow and develop income.

• Develop relationships with funders aiming to achieve and maintain long-term partnerships.

• Maintain a database of funding sources, funders, and funding partners.

• Apply for funding by letters of interest or application forms dependent on the funding organisation’s requirements. 

About You

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a background in fundraising.  They must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of securing funding from national funders, preferably for the youth or sport sector. They will have experience of monitoring the impact of community projects.  In addition, they will be adaptable and comfortable working on both their own initiative and as a team player.

About the Organisation

The Charity has a desire to grow and become more sustainable, the Fundraising Officer will play a key role in achieving this ambition.  The aim of the Charity is to enhance the life skills of disadvantaged youngsters using the sport of rowing.  The charity works closely with Henley Stewards Charitable Trust and British Rowing to help achieve this aim.

All Aboard Youth Rowing run programmes in Warrington, Merseyside, Northwich, Greater Manchester, Runcorn and North Staffordshire. 

About Made In Hackney

We started life in 2012 as a community cookery school working across London with the mission of tackling the climate crisis, health inequalities and bringing communities together using the power of plants.

The impact of our work is varied, far-reaching and very real; changing hundreds of thousands of people’s lives for the better.  We provide diverse culinary education, inspiration and support networks needed to ensure no one is left behind in the transition to a plant-centred, planet-friendly diet.

When you join Made In Hackney – you become part of this pivotal movement, where a new type of food culture is being formed with care, compassion and justice at its core.

About The Role

This is an incredibly exciting, high-impact role within the organisation. As Head of Fundraising you will be part of the Senior Leadership Team and our key fundraiser, critical fundraising strategist and have the scope to influence and shape our programmes.

You have a broad and well-established funder base to jump off from and will have the opportunity to bring in exciting new funders as more environmentally focused grant givers are starting to embrace diet change as a key tool for tackling the climate crisis.

We are looking for someone who can build on the relationships and initiatives developed over the last few years, to ensure Made In Hackney can fulfil its strategic goals and meet our annual income target. You will be instrumental in driving income development and in leading fundraising initiatives with an emphasis on Trusts and Foundations, individual giving, major gift fundraising, corporate giving and statutory bodies such. You will nurture key relationships with existing donors and potential new supporters and build and manage a robust pipeline of supporters.

Made In Hackney has always been a progressive organisation, seeking to change systems that have not served the world thus far, and, as such we seek to build a fair, equitable, inclusive and collaborative working culture.

If you are a creative self-starter and thrive on a lot of freedom and self-direction against the backdrop of a hugely supportive and caring team of colleagues, all inspired to change the world in an inclusive and caring way – you have just found your dream work-home.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership, Strategy and Governance

• To be an active member of the Made in Hackney Senior Leadership Team, working together to galvanise the organisation behind our strategic plan.
• To contribute to strategic discussions on the future direction of the organisation.
• To participate and / or lead in team meetings as appropriate.
• To act as the lead staff team representative on the Strategy and Fundraising Board Sub-committee, actively contributing and working with Trustees, as well as attending Board meetings.
• To participate in organisational budget planning and monitoring meetings.

Fundraising and Development

• To co-design and write grant applications and secure grant funding from Trusts, Foundations or Corporate entities in line with our annual target (likely to be in the range of £400k-£500k).
• To work with the Partnerships Manager to secure Fundraising income from individual givers, major donors, Crowdfunding campaigns and other fundraising initiatives in line with our annual target (likely to be in the range of £200k).
• To develop and execute an annual fundraising strategy: building a sustainable portfolio consisting of grants and donations from individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations, to ensure long-term sustainable funding of activities.
• To research and prospect future funders.
• To maintain precise and up-to-date records on current and potential supporters and prospects.
• To create engaging fundraising communication tools.
• To establish partnerships for joint programmes and funding bids where beneficial.

Donor stewardship & reporting

• To retain current donors and maximise fundraising opportunities, including delivering a programme of appropriate stewardship opportunities with the core team.
• To work with the team to co-design programmes and their evaluation requirements to ensure the organisation meets the grant funders' requirements. 
• To complete reporting to grant funders, including developing report templates, creating reports, case studies, and other administrative requirements. 

Communications

• To input into MIH’S communications strategy and the planning and implementation of improvements to marketing plans, digital presence and social media strategy to ensure impact and fundraising successes are communicated
• To maintain a stock of impact-focused case studies and success stories and ensure fundraising successes are communicated on social media and online.
• To ensure the robust monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of fundraising strategies and campaigns; providing key input to the annual report and impact report.
• To coordinate fundraising events with the Community Partnerships Manager. 

Line Management

• To have direct line management responsibility for the Community Partnerships Manager and Social Media & Marketing Manager, creating a supportive environment for growth and development.

CamSight is a respected charity that supports people living with low vision and blindness in Cambridgeshire to live the lives they choose. The charity offers an holistic service ensuring any person with a vision impairment gets the support they need, when they need it.

We are looking to recruit a Community and Events Fundraiser to raise the profile and awareness of CamSight and increase income through developing and securing a range of funding streams including individual supporters, challenge events, community, and digital fundraising. The post holder will help to develop and ensure the effective delivery of the community fundraising strategy in relation to generating sustainable income from third parties, brand campaigns and challenge events.

The role will help grow our portfolio of events, working collaboratively to explore ideas and launch new initiatives to help us achieve our mission. The role plays an important part in helping us to meet our fundraising targets by increasing participation and community engagement in our events and fundraising activities.

We are also currently recruiting for a part-time (21 hours) Corporate and Partnerships Fundraiser and would welcome applicants interested in a full-time role (35 hours a week) covering both job descriptions. If this is of interest, please make this clear in your covering letter.  

If you are keen on joining our forward looking, successful and thriving organisation and taking the next step in your career, then apply now.

The role’s focus is Greater Manchester with some work in Merseyside, and you will also work on joint initiatives and events with the Fundraising Development Manager for Yorkshire.

Good fundraisers come from all walks of life, and we encourage people from minority backgrounds, or with transferable skills to apply. Your positive approach and proven track record in cultivating relationships is key to the role, as is your resilience and ability to keep going when the going gets tough. You’ll be part of a fantastic team who are very supportive, including the Senior Fundraiser who’ll report into you.

A day in the life of a Fundraising Development Manager:

• Generate income from individuals, and corporates
• Promote appeals and events to prospective supporters
• Join forums and networking events to cultivate new income generating relationships
• Meet with supporters in person, on-line and by phone
• Collaborate with colleagues in service teams to identify funding needs
• Recruit and work with volunteers, including corporate volunteers
• Thank our donors and supporters and ensure they feel valued – we love creative ways to say thank you
• We also love creative ways to say please and you will help generate new fundraising ideas
• Contribute to team meetings and collaborate with fundraising colleagues
• Line management of Senior Fundraiser

To be a successful Fundraising Development Manager you’ll need:

• Bags of enthusiasm and a commitment to our cause
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Tenacity and the ability to prioritise
• The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively.
• Planning and budgeting skills and the ability to understand and summarise financial information.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong and productive working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Direct experience of regularly monitoring KPIs for team activities and key corporate partnerships and projects
• sales/marketing experience
• Line management experience
• Experience of building strong and effective donor/customer relationships at all levels

Requirements

Proven experience of planning and managing income generating activities and events

Finance Lead - Fundraising and CAA

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? We are looking for a talented and motivated Finance professional to fulfill a key Finance Lead role supporting the Fundraising and Communications, Advocacy, and Activism (CAA) directorates at Mencap.

This role will deliver high quality insight and financial management which informs decision-making and helps to ensure maximum impact from our fundraising income. As the Finance Lead for Fundraising and CAA you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient utilisation of financial resources to maximise fundraising returns and ensure efficient spend which is aligned to strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare timely, accurate, and insightful management reporting for the directorates, facilitating informed decision-making and effective financial management.

· Lead financial planning processes and provide analysis, guidance and challenge to ensure the development of robust and credible plans.

· Identify risks and opportunities related to fundraising financial performance, providing strategic guidance to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities effectively.

· Support business development with financial scrutiny of tenders, fundraising bids, and business cases.

· Conduct fundraising portfolio ROI analysis and investment appraisal to optimize fundraising returns.

· Manage restricted reserves to ensure spend alignment with intended purposes.

· Provide external reporting to funders as required and act as the primary contact for annual report and audit queries.

· Ensure financial compliance with technical and regulatory requirements, including gift aid and Charity Commission guidance.

· Support the implementation of a new Fundraising CRM system scheduled to go live in April 2025.

· Line management to a Finance Business Partner, offering coaching, support, and career development.

What You Will Bring:

· A commitment to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities.

· Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and ability to communicate financial information effectively.

· Strategic thinking and the ability to prioritise conflicting priorities while effectively managing stakeholder expectations.

· Self-motivation and a desire to make an impact.

· Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships across Finance and non-Finance areas.

Your Experience:

Essential:

· Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).

· Strong Excel skills.

· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Highly Desirable:

· Relevant post-qualification experience in commercial, non-profit or charity sectors.

· Experience providing Finance Business Partnering support at all levels up and including Director level within a complex organisation - ideally in fundraising or income generating business units.

· Knowledge of charity finance regulations and fundraising practices.

Benefits

Why join Mencap?

· 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.

· Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

· A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

About Mencap

At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more.  With us, it is never ‘just a job’.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Senior Fundraising and Marketing Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do you love devising new and innovative fundraising strategies to achieve goal after goal?

Have you got experience within the Charity sector at a senior level, with a proven track record of strategic thinking and leadership? Then this is the job for you!

Beechwood Cancer Care is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising & Marketing Manager to join our friendly Team.

Key responsibilities:

• Forging impactful community and corporate level relationships
• Initiating and executing successfully innovative fundraising campaigns and events to drive growth in aid of the Charity’s mission
• Overseeing all aspects of the Charity’s fundraising and marketing, from grant applications and donor relations, to CRM systems and digital marketing

If you’d like to join us in driving impactful initiatives for local cancer care, download the full job description and get in touch now!

N.B.  There will be a presentation and short written exercise as part of the recruitment process.

Candidates can apply via the application form on the Charity's website or by submitting a CV and supporting statement demonstrating their suitability for the role.

Any CV's submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

CamSight is a respected charity that supports local people of all ages living with low vision and blindness in Cambridgeshire to live the lives they choose. The charity offers an holistic service ensuring any person with a vision impairment gets the support they need, when they need it.

We are looking to recruit a Corporate and Partnerships Fundraiser to raise the profile and awareness of CamSight and increase income through developing and securing a range of funding streams including Corporates and their employees whilst developing new relationships and partnerships. The post holder will help to develop and ensure the effective delivery of the corporate and partnerships fundraising strategy to generate sustainable income from new and existing partnerships.

The role will help grow our portfolio of partnerships, working collaboratively to explore ideas and launch new initiatives to help us achieve our mission. The role plays an important part in helping us to meet our fundraising targets and increasing participation and engagement in our fundraising activities.

We are also currently recruiting for a part-time (21 hours) Community and Events Fundraiser and would welcome applicants interested in a full-time role (35 hours a week) covering both job descriptions. If this is of interest, please make this clear in your covering letter.

If you are keen on joining our forward looking, successful and thriving organisation and taking the next step in your career, then apply now.

Fundraising Officer

Hours of Work: 3 days a week, 21 hours a week

Salary: £40,221 (pro-rata)

Duration of Contract: 1 years - renewable subject to funding

Accountable to: Executive Director

About IKWRO

IKWRO –Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO) is an award-winning charity founded (as the Iranian and Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation) in 2002. IKWRO is a registered charity which provides advice and support to Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls living in the UK, who have experienced, or are at risk of all forms of “honour” based abuse, including; forced marriage, child marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM), or domestic abuse.

We work with women and girls of all ages, including lesbian women, bisexual women and trans women. We offer services in Kurdish, Farsi, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Turkish and English. IKWRO offers free advice, advocacy and counselling services and operates a refuge which provides safe accommodation and specialist support to single women at risk of “honour” based abuse, forced marriage and domestic abuse.

IKWRO also provides training for women and girls to help them understand their rights in the UK. In partnership with other organisations, we assist survivors of abuse with accessing English language classes and education, training and employment opportunities.

As well as supporting women and girls directly, we offer advice and training for professionals from the statutory and voluntary sectors, to better understand the needs of the women and girls we represent, the types of abuse they experience and to provide best practice prevention and support services.

We campaign to increase awareness and improve laws and policies to tackle all forms of “honour” based abuse and harmful practices including; forced marriage, child marriage, marital captivity, female genital mutilation, virginity testing and hymenoplasty, discrimination by sharia courts and to push for better laws and policies to protect women’s and girl’s rights.

Purpose of Job

The Fundraising Officer will work as part of the Fundraising and Marketing team and will be responsible for:

• Nurturing relationships with existing and prospective donors

• Sustaining and developing our group of individual and community-based supporters.

• Growing income, including regular giving, donations, appeals, legacy giving, community groups and other fundraising activities.

We are looking for a strong communicator with some experience of fundraising who is keen to develop their career in this area.

This post can be undertaken on a hybrid working basis with some days home-working and some days working in IKWRO’s offices.

Main purpose of post  

The main purpose of this post it to work alongside the Events Manager and Fundraising team to help deliver a range of charity events, both Weston Park Cancer Charity led and third part events, throughout the year. This will also involve seeking out new opportunities and events that the charity can get involved with in order to continually grow the events portfolio year on year.

This Role will also involve working closely with our supporters, especially those attending/taking on an event for the charity by providing a high level of donor care.

We are looking for someone with a passion for events and the charity sector, and the ambition to help continually grow our event generated income.

What you do  

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Events Manager to plan, organise and deliver the Weston Park Cancer Charity key events across the year including: Doncaster Race Evening, Golf Days, Walk as One and Sing Under the Stars.

• Work with the Events Manager to deliver third party active events including: Skydive, Yorkshire Three Peaks and Great North Run.

• Provide support as well as lead on other events that the charity may be involved with throughout the year including hospital engagement events.

• Work with the Events Manager to continually develop the charity events portfolio for 2025 and beyond

• Provide high level donor care to support donors on their ‘journey’ for those taking on an event for the charity, through exploring opportunities to feel connected and enthusiastic about the work that we do. This will involve welcoming supporters, sending them good lucks and following up with them post event to see how they got on.

• Work closely with our fundraising platform, Raisely, to give our supporters the best stewardship journey possible.

• Seek new event opportunities that Weston Park Cancer Charity could partner with or be involved in.

• Keep up to date with current event trends

• Represent the charity at charity events across the region and the UK

• Understanding the opportunities for developing new relationships as well as retaining existing ones.

• Working on agreed targets and objectives to increase both awareness of the charity, and funding to maintain it’s vital services.

• Working as part of a supportive fundraising team to positively promote Weston Park Cancer Charity within South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire.

• Support the whole fundraising team with innovative and creative ideas for income generation that make us stand out from the crowd.

• Ensure that all communication and interaction with donors is captured through the Fundraising database CRM System and that all donors are thanked timely and efficiently.

• Apply the guidance provided by the Fundraising Regulator and Institute of Fundraising or any fundraising governing bodies to any fundraising activity

• Providing support for fundraising initiatives, campaigns & events during the year

• Attend and contribute to team meetings and 'away days' and be an active, invested member of our team

General Responsibilities:

Every employee is required to:

· Adhere to, and comply with, organisational policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.

· Take all reasonable steps to manage and promote a safe and healthy working environment which is free from discrimination.

· Comply with the organisational policy on confidentiality, and the General Data Protection Regulations

· Respect the confidentiality and privacy of donors, guests and staff at all times.

· Maintain a constant awareness of health, welfare and safety issues affecting colleagues, patients, volunteers, visitors and themselves.

· Participate in personal and organisational training and development and performance framework meetings

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Who you are 

· A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude & part of a fast-paced events and fundraising team

· You will have excellent communication skills (both written and oral) as you will be supporting donors over email and the phone as well as liaising with external venues and suppliers

· You are happy to work in a variety different locations Ability to organise and manage projects through to completion. To work on own initiative by managing your own workload and priorities to agreed deadlines

· You will be a forward thinking and environments, you are practical and keen to be involved in all aspects of event delivery

· Participate in and contribute to team meetings

· Continually strive to learn and develop and up skill in all areas of Fundraising and Events Fundraising.

Head of Fundraising and Engagement | Gresham College

Join a charity that has been providing high-quality free education to millions of people since 1597. Gresham College is seeking an experienced charity fundraiser who is committed to engaging new audiences and developing a range of income generation activities as the next Head of Fundraising and Engagement.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 17th May 2024.

Location: Hybrid/London (3 days minimum on site)

About Gresham College

Gresham College is a charity that provides high-quality free education to the public across a broad range of subjects. The College aims to stimulate a love of learning and intellectual curiosity while championing academic rigor, professional expertise and freedom of expression.

Gresham College has been providing free lectures within the City of London for over 400 years. Lectures are attended by in-person audiences and are live-streamed around the world.

About the role

As we continue to build on the successes achieved over the last 3 years, Gresham College is seeking a new Head of Fundraising and Engagement, who will be responsible for driving income generation for the College and for engaging our audiences through traditional and digital means.

The Head of Fundraising and Engagement will play the central role in continuing to draw new forms of income to support the College’s educational mission. You will lead on a portfolio of income-generating activities, including individual giving and legacies, corporate sponsorship, events, trusts and foundations, business development, venue hire and collaborative partnerships.

You will build on the success of the 6.5 million annual views of our YouTube channel to generate income from small donations and memberships, as well as play the lead role in growing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporations.

As Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will have responsibility for the College’s wider profile and engagement, in owned, earned and paid-for media, including traditional and digital channels.

You will be responsible for brand management and development, including management of the College’s online and PR presence to grow our profile and reputation.

The Head of Fundraising and Engagement will line manage a team of four.

Who we are looking for

You will have a track record of success in raising income in a charity environment, alongside knowledge of the requirements of the fundraising regulator and best practice in the sector.

You will bring experience of working across a range of income generation areas and activities, including membership, HNWIs, corporate, and trusts and foundations. It is essential that candidates demonstrate their ability to identify, build and maintain strong donor, sponsor and supporter relationships. You should also be familiar with managing engagement and communications programmes, particularly through digital means.

Candidates should bring experience of managing individuals or teams focused on income generation within a relevant setting and be able to demonstrate the impact of their leadership through the achievement of successful income generation activities.

Gresham College encourages applications from those of diverse backgrounds who meet the role specification brief. The College is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 17th May 2024.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as we take our fundraising plans to the next level.

As we enter our seventh year as a charity and our work established within West Wales, we are now getting set to fulfil our mission that all children, wherever they reside in Wales, should be able to access the right support, at the right time.

Our fundraising Officer role is being created to develop and lead across all aspects of fundraising and is an exciting position for someone with fundraising experience looking for a new challenge. Working with a small but growing team of volunteers and staff you will have an opportunity to put your stamp on our work and ensure we are able to support beneficiaries now and in the future. Whether your background is as a crowdfunding wizard, or a community queen, the right attitude and aptitude are as important as your credentials!

The role is offered full or part-time and with the flexibility of office based at our base in Pembrokeshire or working remotely from anywhere within Wales. The role will support our work across Wales and will have regular travel around the country and meetings and work at our centre.