Permanent Fundraiser Jobs in East Of England
Do you want your job to feel exciting again? If you’re a highly motivated, experienced fundraiser looking for a new challenge in an ambitious and friendly team then look no further.
The individual giving team is responsible for driving sustainable growth through donor engagement, stewardship and acquisition. Could you be the newest member of our team? We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Marketing Officer to join us as we approach our centenary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in not-for-profit fundraising marketing and a passion for leveraging stories to drive fundraising success. This role requires a creative thinker, a data-driven approach, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly, and capable team working to maximise the charity’s fundraising performance. We work with leading fundraising specialists throughout the UK to refine our approach and deliver outstanding results for one of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities.
Location
This position is based remotely. But you must be a resident of the United Kingdom with all the necessary legislative ‘right to work’ documentation. You will be required to attend the charity’s head office located in Norfolk a minimum of 6 times per year and this will be at your own expense for travel and accommodation.
Why become part of World Horse Welfare’s team?
Horses might be part of our DNA but they don’t have to be part of yours. World Horse Welfare has plenty of passionate equine experts already in situ, so provided you share our values of being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking then you could be the perfect candidate.
We care about our people because they are the ones who enable us do achieve such good work. We invest in them, nurture them and listen to them to create a collaborative working environment where everyone feels valued.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service.
World Horse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as we strive to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfare across the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production in marginalised communities worldwide.
World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fundraiser
Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - St Albans
Ref: SEP20240166
Location: St Albans
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 13th Oct 2024
The Role
Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members.
Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.
What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.
What do current employees say about this fantastic position?
‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee
But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.
If you would like to learn more about this role, there will be an open briefing session on Microsoft Teams on the date below:
· Wednesday 2nd October at 5:30pm
· Saturday 5th October at 11:30am
You can also catch the team at the #LondonJobShow on 11th and 12th October at Westfield London.
About You
What we need from you:
· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);
· Ability to work to targets;
· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;
· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).
Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.
Additional information
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP
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Fundraiser
Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Watford
Ref: SEP20240168
Location: Watford
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 13th Oct 2024
The Role
Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members.
Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet – you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.
What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.
What do current employees say about this fantastic position?
‘Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.’ Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.’ - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee
But it's not just about the benefits – it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.
If you would like to learn more about this role, there will be an open briefing session on Microsoft Teams on the date below:
· Wednesday 2nd October at 5:30pm
· Saturday 5th October at 11:30am
You can also catch the team at the #LondonJobShow on 11th and 12th October at Westfield London.
About You
What we need from you:
· A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);
· Ability to work to targets;
· A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;
· Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;
· Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;
· Willingness to work outdoors and independently;
· Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).
Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.
Additional information
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP
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Community Fundraiser Scotland
Brain Tumour Research is looking for a Community Fundraiser to provide support, and to help our donors and supporters fundraise, building connections to ensure a lifetime relationship between the charity and individual.
Position: Community Fundraiser – Scotland
Location: Home based, Scotland
Salary: Circa £28,500 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Benefits: Holiday entitlement, 25 days per annum, excluding UK Public Holidays, access to a Employee Assistance Programme and option to join our healthcare scheme.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to make a difference in one of the most innovative and exciting medical research fundraising charities in the UK.
As Community Fundraiser for Scotland, you will help deliver our strategic plans and objectives, by generating and growing income through community fundraising activities. Our community fundraisers also help raise awareness by engaging people with our work, and recruiting and supporting the fundraising of individuals, challenge event participants, our Fundraising Groups and Charity of the Year partnerships.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you.
Do you have:
- Experience in community fundraising, donor management and stewardship
- Good communication skills, with the ability to converse sensitively and empathetically
- Experience working to and meeting targets
- A high level of empathy for our cause
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
Closing Date: 6th October 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Candidates may also have in experience in, or be looking for a career in: Fundraising, Donor Engagement, Community Events Coordinator, Public Relations, Trusts and Foundations, Fundraising Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Executive
No agencies please.
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Romsey Mill is looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our team and play their part in helping to make our vision of a transformed society, where all young people, children and families fully belong, positively contribute and thrive, a reality.
We are looking to appoint someone with a good track record of developing and running activities and campaigns and appeals to raise funds from individual donors; who is experienced and excited about data management of donor records and using fundraising systems. The post-holder will have a practical understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations.
Romsey Mill is a Cambridge-based charitable organisation creating opportunities with young people, families and local communities, across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to overcome disadvantage, promote inclusion and develop personal, social and spiritual wellbeing. Established in 1980 by local churches and working in partnership with a range of other organisations, Romsey Mill is a charity with a Christian ethos, working openly and inclusively with people of any faith and none.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to make an impact with a creative and compassionate local charity making a lasting difference for good with vulnerable young people, children and families in Cambridgeshire.
To be successful in the role you will have an understanding of what is involved in coordinating and carrying out fundraising activities to raise voluntary unrestricted funds from individual donors, both one-off and regular giving, and to lead on the management of donor records.
If this sounds like you, this could be your opportunity to join our inspiring team within a much-loved charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Romsey Mill is looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser to join our team and play their part in helping to make our vision of a transformed society, where all young people, children and families fully belong, positively contribute and thrive, a reality.
Romsey Mill is a Cambridge-based charitable organisation creating opportunities with young people, families and local communities, across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to overcome disadvantage, promote inclusion and develop personal, social and spiritual wellbeing. Established in 1980 by local churches and working in partnership with a range of other organisations, Romsey Mill is a charity with a Christian ethos, working openly and inclusively with people of any faith and none.
We want to appoint a fundraiser who will work alongside the team to help secure and grow income; and who will be responsible for researching and writing funding applications to charitable trusts and statutory bodies to fund our programmed work to transform young lives, and preparing outcome and impact reports for funders.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser, or somebody with strong transferable skills, to make an impact with a creative and compassionate local charity making a lasting difference for good with vulnerable young people, children and families in Cambridgeshire.
To be successful in the role you will have an understanding of what is involved in securing grants from Trusts and Charitable Foundations and proven experience of making compelling cases for support.
If this sounds like you, this could be your opportunity to join our inspiring team within a much-loved charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join EveryYouth’s dynamic and ambitious team as we seek a passionate and driven Partnership Fundraiser to play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of young people across the country.
You will be at the forefront of our mission, working to raise funds for our vital programmes.
You will be an excellent relationship manager, able to take on, and develop exciting and lucrative partnerships. You should have experience of managing corporate partnerships, and understand how to provide excellent account management.
You will be highly organised and be able to take a leading role in developing EveryYouth's event portfolio. You will relish the opportunity to develop your skills and seek to capitalise on EveryYouth’s start-up mentality to innovate and execute new ideas.
We are looking for someone who is organised, with an incredible eye for detail, who will enjoy working with a highly collaborative team.
EveryYouth prides itself on ‘doing charity differently’ and you’ll be excited about the opportunity to join a new charity where your ideas can help shape the future of the organisation.
If you're looking for a role where your skills, passion, and dedication will come together to create a brighter future for young people, we encourage you to apply. Join us at EveryYouth and be a part of something truly extraordinary – together, we can help Every Youth reach their full potential.
Essential skills & knowledge
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Pro-active and positive, with a creative approach to problem solving.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage conflicting demands of multiple stakeholders.
Preferred skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of issues facing young people experiencing homelessness.
Essential experience
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Experience producing high quality reports
Preferred experience
- Managing relationships with stakeholders including staff and/or volunteers across disparate organisations.
- Experience of financial records management and reporting.
- Experience of using Salesforce or other comparable CRM.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming lives in Africa. Join us to help ensure we reach everyone with water, sanitation & hygiene, leaving no one behind.
Since 2004, Village Water has been dedicated to transforming lives in Africa by providing vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) in rural communities of Zambia and Mozambique.
Working together with local partners, we strive to reach the most marginalised populations in rural villages, schools, and health centres, creating positive impacts on their health and empowering them with opportunities.
As a small yet dynamic team, we pride ourselves on our personal touch and can-do approach. We need a creative and industrious person with excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with trusts, community groups and individual supporters.
Key information:
Location: Remote working. (UK only) Must be able to attend a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.
Contract: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hours a week.
Salary: Between £33,000 – £35,000 a year depending on experience.
Benefits and entitlements: Matched pension contributions - 7% of salary after probationary period, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shut down.
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising, Village Water.
Job Purpose
To develop and manage your own portfolio of existing trusts, community and individual donors, and research and prioritise new opportunities ensuring high quality stewardship to secure ongoing support. This role will focus on producing high-quality applications and reports to funders and by providing excellent account management and cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Trust Fundraising
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Develop, manage, and maintain a trust fundraising portfolio with a clear, scheduled pipeline of funding applications, coordinating opportunities and team resources to meet targets.
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Cultivate strong working relationships with current and new trust and foundations, proactively seeking meetings.
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Collaborate with colleagues to create compelling proposals and reports.
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Work with monitoring and finance colleagues to inform impact and budgetary needs, ensuring timely reporting to donors in line with their grant conditions.
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Build resilient, long-term relationships with identified supporters, keeping them well-informed about events, campaigns, projects, and the charity itself, to foster a strong sense of belonging to Village Water.
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Use multiple research methods and communication channels to build and manage a prospective donor pipeline.
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Research and write applications to grant-making trusts, targeting an amount in line with Village Water's annual budget, with an emphasis on securing unrestricted funds where possible.
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Maintain legacy communications and promote legacy options to our long-standing supporters.
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Ensure all information on your portfolio of donors is well stewarded, recorded, and actioned in Village Water's database.
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Develop ad-hoc events and campaigns both in person and via Zoom, recruiting and managing volunteers where necessary.
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Send personalised thank-you communications and updates to individual supporters, manage ongoing engagement with regular donors, and oversee the distribution of physical milestone cards to celebrate significant achievements.
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Support fundraising team with social media content ideas that highlight our activities and showcases the impact.
General
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Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, external suppliers, and local partners to advance organisational goals.
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Attend networking events and build relationships that benefit Village Water.
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Participate in and report during weekly team meetings and, when necessary, at Trustee meetings.
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Provide assistance for other fundraising initiatives as needed, promoting a collaborative work environment and supporting the overall fundraising efforts of the organisation.
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Ensure compliance with the organisation's safeguarding policies by completing all required training.
Skills and experience:
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Demonstrable success in securing grants, including awards between £20-£100k.
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Confident and effective communicator with excellent presentation skills, able to engage with a range of supporters in groups, individually, face-to-face, and remotely.
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Proven experience in writing compelling cases for support and supporter updates that inspire and persuade donors.
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Ability to develop, analyse, and interpret budgets and financial information.
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Strong database skills, including experience in fundraising performance analysis.
Equality and Diversity
Village Water is dedicated to promoting a workplace that embraces inclusivity, values diversity, and honours the unique contributions of its employees and partners. It ensures equal treatment for all individuals and encourages everyone to reach their full potential.
Village Water is an advocate for disability inclusion, so if you require alternative application methods, please get in touch with us for further assistance.
Please only apply if you are legally entitled to work and currently live in the UK and can easily travel to Shrewsbury for in person meetings?
Better health, education and opportunity for everyone, through safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming lives in Africa. Join us to help ensure we reach everyone with water, sanitation & hygiene, leaving no one behind.
Since 2004, Village Water has been dedicated to transforming lives in Africa by providing vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) in rural communities of Zambia and Mozambique.
Working together with local partners, we strive to reach the most marginalised populations in rural villages, schools, and health centres, creating positive impacts on their health and empowering them with opportunities.
As a small yet dynamic team, we pride ourselves on our personal touch and can-do approach. We need a creative and industrious person with excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with corporate supporters.
Key information:
Location: Remote working. (UK only) Must be able to attend a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere.
Contract: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hours a week.
Salary: Between £30,000 – £33,000 a year depending on experience.
Benefits and entitlements: Matched pension contributions - 7% of salary after probationary period, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shut down.
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising, Village Water.
Job Purpose
To maximise income for Village Water’s work from corporates (UK and International) & to develop and manage your own portfolio of existing corporates and research and prioritise new opportunities ensuring high quality stewardship to secure ongoing support. This role will focus on networking, delivering compelling pitches to corporates, organise and support corporate fundraising events, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports, providing exceptional account management, and fostering cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
Corporate Fundraising
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Develop, implement, and sustain a dynamic corporate fundraising portfolio, maintaining a well-organised pipeline of funding opportunities.
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Attend and contribute to networking events, while actively organising events to foster relationships with new and existing corporate donors.
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Identify and pursue corporate funding opportunities by aligning proposals with companies' ESG policies, emphasising shared values and potential partnerships.
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Establish and nurture relationships with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to unlock new support avenues.
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Work closely with colleagues to develop compelling proposals and reports that effectively communicate the organisation's impact and funding needs.
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Coordinate with monitoring and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, adhering to grant conditions and budget requirements.
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Maintain precise and well-managed donor information in the organisation’s database to facilitate efficient tracking and follow-up.
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Organise pop-up events for and with corporate partners to enhance engagement and visibility.
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Support fundraising team with social media content ideas that highlight our activities and showcases the impact.
General
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Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, external suppliers, and local partners to advance organisational goals.
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Participate in and report during weekly team meetings and, when necessary, at Trustee meetings.
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Provide assistance for other fundraising initiatives as needed, promoting a collaborative work environment and supporting the overall fundraising efforts of the organisation.
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Ensure compliance with the organisation's safeguarding policies by completing all required training.
Skills and experience:
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Demonstrated ability to secure funds from new corporate partners, with experience in winning awards exceeding £10,000.
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Confident and skilled in delivering presentations to a diverse range of supporters, whether in groups, individually, in person, or remotely.
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Proven experience in crafting persuasive cases for support and donor updates that motivate giving.
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Expertise in building and maintaining strong donor relationships to ensure sustained support.
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Strong writing skills for creating compelling cases for support and effectively presenting the organisation’s work to potential donors.
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Ability to develop, analyse, and interpret budgets and financial information.
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Proficient in using databases for fundraising performance analysis.
Equality and Diversity
Village Water is dedicated to promoting a workplace that embraces inclusivity, values diversity, and honours the unique contributions of its employees and partners. It ensures equal treatment for all individuals and encourages everyone to reach their full potential.
Village Water is an advocate for disability inclusion, so if you require alternative application methods, please get in touch with us for further assistance.
Please only apply if you are legally entitled to work and currently live in the UK and can easily travel to Shrewsbury for in person meetings?
Better health, education and opportunity for everyone, through safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ased at either our Ely, Cambridge, Huntingdon or Peterborough Hub but with travel across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Salary: £29,500 - £33,000 per annum
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Purpose of your Job:
This is an exciting new role at Centre 33 and will play a key role to support the advancement and successful implementation of an operational plan to fundraise across Corporate and Community opportunities.
We would like to hear from ambitious fundraisers who have experience in these income streams, maybe as a team member, who is looking for the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge further within Centre 33’s growing Fundraising department. The role holder will work closely with the Development & Partnerships Lead and Director of Development & Partnerships to help create an operational plan and will then have ownership of delivering the plan and the associated income target. This will include identifying opportunities, creating cases for support, and arranging engaging and productive events for existing and potential partners. There will also be the opportunity to feed into the Communications team on external campaigns that the charity develops to build awareness and showcase Centre 33’s amazing work, including an upcoming capital appeal. You will also work closely with the Operations and Finance teams to understand the charity’s services and funding needs, and to ensure timely sharing of programme information to facilitate funding applications and reporting to existing grant holders. You will support the Development & Partnerships Lead and other team members with Trust and Foundation applications and other fundraising activities as required.
You will be confident establishing new and growing existing meaningful relationships and will maintain clear records of progress in our CRM (Donorfy). Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will prepare high-quality communications, proposals and pitches which demonstrate our deep understanding of young people’s needs and help us to successfully meet our fundraising goals.
You will work to Centre 33’s values of being young person-led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence. You will also be an exemplar of our relevant policies, compliance, standards and values and to help build a team culture.
This post is subject to a DBS check and references.
Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements.
Applications must be received by 23rd August 2024.
Our Vision is for a future where all young people are listened to, respected and supported
Marie Curie is looking for a Community Fundraser to cover the North London area. (additional £3,500 pa LLW)
To ensure they can continue supporting individuals and families in need of end-of-life care, the Fundraising team are incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of their activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join the team. Marie Curie’s fundraising team has a lot of ambition and just need the right people to join the charity who can help them realise that ambition.
Our Community Fundraisers are the face of Marie Curie in their local communities, building relationships and networks with a wide and varied range of supporters. From local businesses to local fundraising groups and everyone in between. Reporting to the Head or Deputy Head of Region and working closely with some of the most talented fundraising people in the charity sector, your role will be to provide support and guidance to people who fundraise and volunteer for Marie Curie across our regions, helping them achieve their ambitions and ultimately raise vital funds for Marie Curie.
The Community Fundraiser role is one where you just don’t know what happens one week to the next as you never know who will choose to support Marie Curie in your community!
The role would suit someone who can be flexible and react in a calm, measured manner to whatever the day brings, who is excited by potential and is ambitious, and who can deliver a high standard of customer service (supporter stewardship) to everyone they meet.
Community Fundraisers are remote/hybrid based, with some presence expected at your local office or Hospice. It is expected that you will be based within or in close proximity to the region e.g. North London. For this role, the post holder will need to be willing to travel to Embassy Gardens (Embankment, SW11 7BW) occasionally. Due to the requirement to be London based, this post holder can choose if they opt to recieve an additional £3,500 LLW on top of the offered annual salary. If selected, the candidate will cover the cost of travel into Embassy Gardens themselves.
This isn’t a role where you will be behind a desk every day, a good Community Fundraiser has a willingness to be out and about within your region meeting and supporting fundraisers.
For further information relating to this position, please check out the Candidate Pack. Proposed interview date: Thursday 3rd October.
If you would like to know more please email Jo to arrange a conversation about the role and next steps, contact info is in the Candidate pack.
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Senior Community Fundraiser
Location: Ipswich, IP3 8NS
Hours: Full & Part Time Applications Considered (minimum 30hrs per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,800 per annum
* Role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required *
If you can demonstrate these 3 key qualities, we would love to hear from you!
- A desire to make a difference to families in Suffolk
- A great communicator with a history of building long-standing relationships
- Enthusiastic, willing and ready for an exciting challenge where no two days are the same
As a member of the Community Fundraising Team you will contribute to the development and implementation of the wider Community Fundraising strategy, working with colleagues to embed a culture for fundraising success and support across the wider organisation.
You will be responsible for contributing to the team income target, growing and maintaining relationships with existing supporters, and developing new relationships and opportunities within Suffolk and parts of East Essex. You will inspire and motivate a variety of supporters to reach their fundraising goals effectively and efficiently through building great relationships and offering first-class support. You will be focused on uplifting income and spotting fundraising opportunities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Organising and supporting fundraising events
- Engaging with local communities to raise money and awareness
- Proactively seeking out new fundraising opportunities
- Working as a part of a wider team, contributing ideas and examples of fundraising success
- Meeting income targets to ensure we can continue to support families across Suffolk, Essex and East Anglia
- Reporting on budgets for your area and keeping an up to date pipeline of expected income
- Maintaining accurate supporter records on our fundraising database
- Delivering talks and presentations to organisations to secure long term support
- Stewardship; through telephone calls, emails, letters, meetings and presentations you will correspond with a diverse range of fundraisers and develop an understanding of how our supporters like to be communicated with individually
The organisation
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensure the best possible quality of life and make every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We employ around 400 employees and have more than 1,800 volunteers across the organisation, including 49 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
Closing Date: 22nd September
Interviews: 26-Sep-2024
Please note: EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
The benefits
- Enhanced holiday plus holiday purchase scheme
- Flexible / hybrid working
- Employee wellbeing support scheme
- Free eye tests & Cycle to work scheme
- Employer pension scheme (up to 7% employer contribution) inc. life assurance cover
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
Diversity statement
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.
EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
No agencies please.
This role is offered as office, hybrid or remote working for the right candidate, and with hours above 28 per week on a flexible basis adapting to your needs. CAP is proud to offer 2 mental health days and 5 emergency caring days per year, in addition to A/L, enabling you to care for yourself and the people you love.
In this role you will captivate our supporters, inspiring them to contribute to our vision to see an end to UK poverty! Through creative and efficient management of fundraising programmes and projects you will play your part in increasing engagement and income.
We have an incredible 28,000 regular givers, our Life Changers, who make possible all the incredible work that churches do to free our clients from debt! As the Regular Giving Lead you will develop a strategy to grow the number of Life Changers by finding new audiences and creating innovative products to reach them. You will make effective use of data, and testing, learning, and evaluating your ideas.
You will work alongside other members of the Supporter Development team which delivers direct mail appeals, digital engagement, supporter journeys, partnership opportunities, church fundraising, and other creative and effective means of engagement. As part of the Supporter Development team you will collaborate with colleagues to sharpen and support all of our projects so that we can achieve the best results.
If you’re excited about this opportunity, but unsure you have all the experience you need in fundraising, then we can offer you a career track. You can join the team at a junior grade (minimum full time salary £26,664.75) while you are mentored and undertake the Certificate in Fundraising from the Institute of Fundraising, stepping up to the next grade once you have achieved the qualification and experience level.
If you are ready to unleash your passion and skills in a role that will make a difference, we invite you to join our Supporter Development Team. Together, we can create lasting connections with our supporters and drive sustainable growth to support our mission. Apply now and start making a difference!
We will be pleased to discuss this with you if you would like any further information about this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £34,085 per annum
Location: Norwich office
Contract: Permanent
Hours : 37.5 per week
Closing date: Monday 30th September 2024 at 11:30pm
Are you passionate about fighting the UK housing emergency? Do you want to use your skills and connect with local communities to win change? Then join Shelter as a Community Organiser and help build the movement to end the housing crisis.
About the role and team
This is an amazing opportunity to work with communities facing housing injustice to tackle the housing emergency. You will be part of our Community Organising programme which listens to, supports, and works alongside communities to campaign for change on the housing issues which matter to them.
Whether you are having 1:1 meetings, delivering training or developing campaign strategies with people, you will be able to build on the existing approaches, skills and knowledge within Shelter in campaigning, advice or community networks, and use those resources to build the power of the UK housing rights movement.
You will also be working with a team of Organisers and Campaigners across the UK to help influence and shape how Shelter campaigns to end the housing emergency.
As this role focuses on building the power of those with direct experience of the housing emergency to shape campaigns, you are expected to be able to work compassionately alongside people who may have had traumatic experiences and be resilient in protecting their and your boundaries and welfare throughout your work.
About you
Above all, you are passionate about making the voices of those most affected by the housing emergency heard. You believe in the power of people coming together as a community to make a tangible difference.
An excellent communicator, you can negotiate and influence outcomes on behalf of Shelter and the local community you represent.
Experienced in campaigning, organising, and project management, you understand how to build an effective strategic campaign and build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders. You’ll also be an effective facilitator that can bring individuals together to form a team, and support them to make change happen.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension, and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support, and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need. Yet millions of people across the country struggle daily with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, and across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, motivated individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We are committed to combatting racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV, and responses to points 1-4 of the ‘Person specification’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format to ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
We will also be holding an informal drop-in session for people to speak to us about the role on the 18th of September in our Norwich hub from 12-3pm, at Whitefriars House, 50 Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1SE
If you can’t make that time, but have questions about the role, please contact Jessica Barnard- see our ad for more details.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London
Salary: £29,450 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)
Length of contract: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis
Who are Women’s Aid?
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Purpose of the Community Fundraising Officer role:
As Community Fundraising Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in nurturing relationships with existing and prospective supporters, as well as overseeing a portfolio of community fundraising events and activities in order to increase donations. Attending fundraising events and networking will be a key part of the role, paired with a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid work, business plans and strategic priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Community Fundraising Officer:
- To be responsible for a rolling calendar of events and activities. Providing fundraisers with tailored stewardship, resources, ideas and recognition for their event to maximise income and cultivate them to become a long-term supporter of Women’s Aid.
- To assist with the development and production of a range of fundraising stewardship materials including posters, our fundraising newsletter and annual thank you to donors.
- To work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks for all stewardship documents.
- To ensure appropriate means of monitoring and evaluation of fundraising events and activities are established to feed into the fundraising team’s KPIs.
- To use the fundraising database to produce reports and analyse success rates, to feed into the fundraising strategy.
- To take responsibility for purchasing places for events through raising Purchase Orders and invoices where appropriate.
- To develop and manage relationships with fundraisers, encouraging the to become long term supporters of Women’s Aid.
What we are looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:
- Knowledge of feminism, domestic abuse and the role of Women’s Aid
- Understanding of social media channels and their audiences
- Experience of using a CRM
- Fundraising background with proven experience of having met/exceeded targets
- Excellent computer and written skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
- Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships
Benefits of joining us as our Community Fundraising Officer include:
- Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
- Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
- Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
- Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
- Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.
How to apply?
- Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).
NB:
- Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
- If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
- All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
- Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
- Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website
- Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.