Fundraiser Jobs
Role Purpose
The purpose of the Fundraiser role is primarily to raise funds from UK trusts, foundations and statutory funders and to identify, generate, grow and maintain this vital income stream. Some engagement to support other strands of fundraising will be required.
Context
The post-holder will work to the Chief Financial Officer and closely with the Chief Operating Officer and other managers of Cathedral teams. Their role will involve research and information gathering on potential donors and funding opportunities, a creative and broad approach to application planning and writing, good written and interpersonal skills and attention to detail in managing application and post-grant reporting processes. It requires the post holder to take a wide interest in all aspects of Cathedral life in order to deliver effective funding support to the work of colleagues.
Overview
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard, shop and café. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all. Donations from visitors, our cathedral community and crucially from trusts and foundations are vital in supporting the work of our team to deliver its work and to conserve the fabric of our heritage site.
Job Description
Job Title: Fundraiser (Grants and Trusts)
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Key Relationships: Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Finance Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, Heads of Department
Salary: £38,000-£40,000 per annum
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some flexibility required. Requests to work from home 1 day per week will be considered.
How to apply: Please submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role, with reference to the main duties and person specification below. The deadline is Monday 13th May 2024 at 12pm.
Interviews: Monday 20th May 2024
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Identification of Funders
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of our research projects and research funding plans, including in response to requests from Heads of Department and Senior Management Team;
- Research, identify and prioritise potential grants, personal & institutional trusts and statutory funders and funding opportunities, including keeping up to date with new fundraising opportunities in the faith and heritage sectors and in London;
- Undertake research on funders and grant making bodies to assess their potential for funding opportunities;
- Gather information and budgetary information from cathedral colleagues as required by potential funders;
- Develop and write high quality, compelling fundraising proposals and applications which communicate Southwark Cathedral’s funding needs clearly and concisely;
- Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to develop a compelling case for support documents and other donor materials to attract support for our research projects;
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of applications to trusts & foundations.
Fundraising
- Secure funding from UK trusts, foundations and statutory funding bodies to meet Budgetary targets and support proposed future projects at the Cathedral;
- Support the implementation of a trusts and foundations programme, with a view to increasing funding for flagship projects alongside core unrestricted funding;
- Assist with the organisation of fundraising events as required;
- Ensure approaches to trusts and other donors are streamlined and targeted.
Contact and Liaison
- Manage the Cathedral’s donor records including gift aid declarations, personal information and legacy pledges and other non-financial information provided by donors - adhering to data protection best practice at all times;
- Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Manager to analyse the existing donor communications and suggest improved methods of engagement;
- Liaise with the Marketing & Communications Manager to arrange for the creation and maintenance of pages on the Cathedral website that highlight the fundraising activity and communicate successes achieved;
- Act as the primary point of contact for all existing and potential trust and grants funders, directing enquiries as appropriate;
- Develop a network of strong relationships with existing and prospective grant, trust and statutory funders;
- Organise meetings and events for prospective supporters and provide briefings for colleagues.
Information Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Maintain the Cathedral’s fundraising database, ensuring all records are updated and maintained correctly in accordance with the Cathedral’s data protection policy;
- Manage the reporting, recording and administration progress of existing grants, advising relevant members of the team well in advance of reporting deadlines;
- Work with others to develop and implement effective evaluation, monitoring and reporting processes for funders, and ensure reporting requirements are fulfilled and activities remain outcome and impact focused;
- Manage and maintain records and monitor progress of applications and relationships, including working to agreed KPIs;
- Prepare regular progress reports on fundraising and activities for SMT and the Chapter as required;
- Use the Cathedral’s fundraising database to analyse the success rates to support fundraising strategy and individual projects;
- Work with the Finance team to ensure that all funding is quickly and correctly processed and acknowledged and that financial reports are available in the appropriate format;
- Work with the Governance & Committees Manager and Finance Team to support reporting requirements and compliance with the relevant legislation and codes of conduct;
- Work with the COO and Marketing & Communications Manager to create appropriate evaluation and legacy documentation.
Other
- Manage the relevant administration that accompanies this role, including booking meetings and taking minutes as required;
- Play an active role as a member of the Cathedral team, supporting each other as required;
- Be an ambassador for the Cathedral and assist the Fundraising Advisory Panel in developing positive relationships with the Cathedral’s key stakeholders.
The main duties and responsibilities of your post are outlined in your job description. This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are commensurate with your salary and in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
- You will have experience of writing fundraising bids and completing engaging applications;
- You will have knowledge and experience of heritage, community or religious grant-funding sources and how to access them;
- You will have experience of handling applications and administrative procedures for grants;
- You will be proficient in project finances, and budgeting, with skills in persuasion, advocacy, problem-solving, and decision-making;
- Knowledge of best practice in the trusts sector is important;
- You will have strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills;
- Experience in a small or medium-sized charitable organisation;
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising is desirable.
Skills/Aptitudes
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
- Able to think creatively and laterally about funding approaches;
- Good communication skills, both written and oral;
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail;
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working relationships.
Personal Attributes
- Able to work on own initiative and to plan and prioritise workload effectively;
- Discreet and able to work confidentially with donors;
- A good team player with ability to relate equally well to paid and voluntary staff;
- Able to demonstrate sympathy with the aims and objectives of Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Terms and Conditions
Working Hours
The working hours shall be 35 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks). Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.
Annual Leave
25 days per annum as well as statutory bank holidays, with an additional 5 days (pro-rata) after 10 years service.
Probation
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Season Ticket Loan
Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.
Pension
The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.
Working Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for this role, with reference to the main duties and person specification by Monday 13th May at 12pm.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with children charity based in London. They are searching for a Community & Challenge Events Fundraiser in order to lead on planning, delivery and expansion of the charity community and challenge fundraising events.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an organised and committed self-starter to join our fundraising team and support our mission to transform the lives of children and young people
As a Community and challenge fundraiser you will:
- Manage the fundraising processes and supporter journeys, making improvements to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
- Provide first class stewardship and supporter care to recruit and retain supporters.
- Maximise use and effectiveness of digital and social media to recruit, engage and retain supporters.
- Keeping the website fresh and up-to-date.
- Expand visibility of the charity in the local communities where our work is based.
- Proactively explore and develop new areas of community fundraising.
- Develop an operational fundraising plan to grow regular giving.
- Undertake regular communications with donors to include newsletters, fundraising materials and updates.
In order to be successful, you must have experienced :
- In Community or challenge events fundraising
- Supporting and engaging with donors
- Developing tailored supporter journeys through email, phone and written communications
- Excellent communication skills written and oral
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Well organised with ability to successfully manage competing priorities
- Proficient in charity CRM software
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Location: London Bridge, hybrid working, 2 days a week in the office
Deadline: on rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey has been established for over 100 years and is the major provider of services for people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind in Surrey.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Corporate and Community Fundraiser to lead on the development and growth of income through businesses and local communities across Surrey. Through your wealth of fundraising experience, you will research and identify new partnership opportunities as well as manage existing relationships, to drive unrestricted income for the charity.
The post holder must have a minimum of three years fundraising experience and use their initiative, personal presence and drive to support all fundraising activity to achieve a substantial increase in unrestricted income.
The post holder will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively and manage a busy and varied workload. This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity and play an integral role in growing partnerships across Surrey.
Principle Accountabilities:
· Research and identify new partnership opportunities
· Provide excellent account management to new and existing partners in order to meet key fundraising and engagement objectives
· Work collaboratively to generate income from partners through creative fundraising initiatives
· Represent the charity at local functions and give presentations when required
· Create engaging assets for applications and pitch presentations
· Deliver a calendar of community fundraising events, promoting awareness campaigns to supporters and building engagement with new audiences
· Support individuals and organisations fundraising for the charity
· Maintain accurate and up to date record keeping of written and oral communication with supporters.
· Attend evening and weekend events on behalf of Sight for Surrey.
· To comply with best practice and legal requirements including data protection and charity fundraising.
· Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work.
· Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.
· Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
Work Context:
The post holder will be highly motivated and organised to research, identify and build new and existing relationships with local businesses and community organisations in order to increase unrestricted income and engagement for the charity.
Sight for Surrey constantly needs to reassess its priorities in line with a changing funding environment and the needs identified by its members and service users. These factors are crucial to the charity’s survival and need careful attention. In order for Sight for Surrey to successfully manage these pressures there is a need for all staff to be flexible and work wherever their core skills are needed most. No-one will be asked to carry out work for which they are not properly trained.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Strategic Management/Operational Service Planning/Forward Planning
Understanding the overall aims and objectives of the team and how these contribute to Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey’s strategic plan. Planning their work to meet agreed targets, standards, and service user needs. Working within agreed procedures to achieve team and personal objectives. Thinking ahead and identifying where and how their work impacts on the work of the team. The ability to support multiple fundraising initiatives. Develops innovative approaches to fundraising strategy to increase income streams.
Full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum. Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey complies with auto enrolment, we match contributions up to 6% using the Pensions Trust. We offer training opportunities suitable for each role. We pay for annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses.
For further details of the role please see the job description. A Disclosure and Barring Service will be required which we can arrange.
About our team:
Fun runs, sky diving, fetes, sponsorship, donations, supporter relationships…we fundraising folk love to prove the difference we make.
We’re small enough to be a close-knit team where you can see the difference your projects make to the care we give every day, yet big and ambitious enough for you to grow and explore new fundraising events and techniques, as well as support you with training, opportunities and fantastic wellness benefits.
Discover the difference you can be.
About the role:
Reporting to the Community and Events Lead, you will be part of a friendly team whose aim is to raise money from community and events fundraising activities. Proactively managing projects, building relationships with individuals and groups within the community is key. Along with focusing on maximising opportunities from existing supporters, you will work to harness and support new ideas and partnerships to grow this vital income stream.
About you:
For you the supporter is key, whether they’re a running in a marathon, holding a tea party, or taking part in an international sponsored bike ride.
You’ll be enthusiastic, have strong verbal and written communication skills and some experience working in charity fundraising and of community fundraising - voluntary or paid. Above all, you’ll need to be passionate about community fundraising.
As well as our competitive salary package and the opportunity of joining an organisation where you will be able to make a difference, we also offer a range of great benefits, which include:
- 27 days’ annual leave, plus recognised public holidays – rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service (pro rata for part time)
- Training support and development opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised meals at onsite canteen
- Employee Assistance Programme – promoting staff wellbeing
- Access to blue light card discount
- Access to Pension Scheme
- Excellent changing facilities (with showers)
- Wellbeing - We provide a programme of activities, opportunities and guidance to inspire and support our employees to live a healthy life, at home and at work
If you’re a flexible thinker, share our values, and are looking for a dynamic role in a supportive and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you!
The difference is you.
About Princess Alice Hospice:
Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, south west London and Middlesex. We need to raise over £10million a year to provide our free palliative and end of life care services.
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Please note interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, to meet the requirements of the urgency of role.
Harris Hill are pleased to be working with an influential benevolent fund to recruit an Individual Giving Fundraiser. This newly created role will oversee developing, marketing and managing an individual giving programme that will include one-off donations, regular giving, digital fundraising, appeals and in-memory giving.
The Individual Giving Fundraiser will be a key member of the fundraising team with the task of producing compelling fundraising communications and stewarding individual donors. A main focus of the role will be positioning the charity attractively to potential new donors and then taking them on an engagement journey to result in regular gifts. You will do this with the support of a newly appointed fundraising agency.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate prior experience of working in fundraising and an understanding of good stewardship practices, with a particular understanding of individual giving, developing donor journeys and experience of work with agencies.
If you are a self-starter who enjoys working across teams and varied workload then I want to hear from you.
This is a hybrid working position based from their Oxford Office 2 or 3 days per week.
They offer a competitive benefits package including a 105 pension contribution.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and ambitious fundraiser to apply their skills and experience to have a lasting impact on the beneficiaries of this important charity.
For more information about this position and next steps please apply here now.
Harris Hill Charities Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Community Fundraiser – North East England
Ideal locations include Newcastle, Carlisle or Durham, to allow travel around North East of England.
22.5 hours per week - arrangement of hours to be agreed (with occasional evening or weekends)
About Us
The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.
We provide confidential, personalised support to the whole of the fire services community, whether that’s at our centres, over the phone, online or out in communities.
We are looking for an experienced Fundraiser to inspire the vibrant and diverse communities across the North East of England to unite support for their fire community.
The Benefits
As an Employee of the Charity, we pride ourselves on ensuring you have great employee benefits along with a supportive working environment.
- Salary of £22,279.80 per annum
- £3,400 p/a Car Allowance (Ts & Cs apply)
- Pension: 8% pension contributions (All pension contributions are paid by the Charity on your behalf. No employee contribution is required, though can be made through a salary sacrifice scheme)
- Paid Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holiday (prorated)
- Life assurance: 3 x basic salary
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and other support tools
The Role
Building relationships with the fire and rescue services in your area, you’ll become an integral part of the local fire services community. You’ll join a nation-wide team of inspiring and innovative fundraisers, working collaboratively to secure the much-needed income for the Charity.
Helping to coordinate events, support fundraising initiatives and implement new ideas, you’ll support your people, stations, and offices to raise awareness of the Charity and achieve and exceed income targets, as well as working with local businesses and people to maximise our fundraising potential.
By generating the income, we need to realise our ambitions you will help us to be there for even more members of the fire and rescue community.
This role is subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
About You
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and innovative fundraiser to join our team, full of ideas and a positive attitude.
You’ll need excellent business and project planning skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and adapt your communication style to your audience.
You’ll be responsible for maximising the potential fundraising income from every initiative you support, so you must be able to effectively engage with multiple stakeholders and build strong networks.
You’ll also be able to support and inspire our volunteers, ensuring that these vital links between our Charity and the fire and rescue services are happy and fulfilled in their roles.
Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you’ll be an excellent communicator with exceptional organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.
How to apply
For more information and to apply, please visit our website.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Fundraiser
We are looking for a proactive Community Fundraiser to engage individuals in local communities to maximise income generation by developing and maintaining relationships.
If you feel you have the skills and experience for this varied and extremely rewarding role, then apply today!
Position: Community Fundraiser
Location: Cambridge /hybrid
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 12th May 2024, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the Role
The Community Fundraisers steward relations with Individual fundraisers, schools, community groups, in memory and challenge eventers. Supporting fundraisers who want to make a difference which sits at the heart of the charity’s Fundraising Strategy. What’s more, the new five-year strategy, will launch major fundraising campaigns for a new cancer hospital and a new children’s hospital, fundraising is set to reach an incredible level.
Whilst or community fundraising incorporates various income streams, you will be tasked and targeted to generate income from a specific area which may vary over time.
You’ll be working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager and Head of Community Fundraising to help make the Community Fundraising programme a genuine success, helping to maximise the lifetime value of supporters by ensuring they offer the very best stewardship and gratitude to those who fundraise and donate to the Hospital.
Ultimately, you’ll be playing a crucial role in helping to ensure that the greatest number of people are having the greatest impact to make things even better.
If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in, we cannot wait to meet you!
About You
As Community Fundraiser, you will have experience of managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines and
of working in a similar fundraising role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation
You will be asked to send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.
In return
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
- Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
- Leisure Centre on site
- NHS Discount Schemes
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays PLUS Your Birthday off - increases by one day each year after 2 years’ (up to 29 days )
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
Other roles you may have experience with could include: Fundraising, Fundraiser, Community, Community Fundraiser, Community Fundraising, Events Fundraiser, Individual Giving, Supporter Engagement, In Memory Fundraiser, Challenge Events Fundraiser.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
GMYN is looking for a new Grants & Trusts Fundraiser to join our team, and support our exciting youth charity to apply to a range of trusts/grant giving bodies to generate income.
Salary: NJC scales 23-28 (£32,076- £36,648*)
*pro rata for hours worked
Permanent contract.
Hours: Optional - Full Time or Part Time (28 -35 hours per week)
Base and delivery: Flexible working arrangements available such as flexible hours, working from home, with occasional meetings required at our Manchester office.
The role:
As an integral part of the Fundraising and Development team, you will work closely with the rest of our team to secure financial income enabling GMYN to meet its income generation targets. The Grants and Trust Fundraiser will bring their own ideas to seek new grant providers and apply accordingly for delivery and core funding for the charity.
GMYN has a variety of fundable programmes/models with demonstrated impact that is attractive to funders and supporters/commissioners alike. We also have various partnerships and key strategic links which provides great opportunities for this post.
Reporting to our Head of Development and supported by the wider team, you would be joining GMYN at an exciting time of organisational development. You will have genuine scope and freedom to apply your existing knowledge, trial new approaches and help make a huge impact to young peoples lives.
This role can be based anywhere across the UK, but we expect the successful applicant to be able to travel to our Manchester office for required meetings, generally once a month.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply to a range of trusts/grant giving bodies ensuring that applications are closely aligned to the objectives of the funder and that they meet GMYN’s aims and objectives.
- Ensure that GMYN is generating sustainable, unrestricted income/restricted income for programme delivery by securing multi-year grants in addition to one off gifts.
- Identify prospective trusts and other grant bodies whose aims and objectives are aligned with GMYN.
- Build and develop relationships with trusts with regular communication to deepen and nurture their support.
- Liaise closely with the fundraising team to ensure relevant case studies and marketing can be used to promote GMYN’s impact to stakeholders and funders.
- To take part in and contribute to strategy and planning meetings alongside other members of the business and fundraising team.
- Keep comprehensive records of all trust and grant fundraising activities and be able to report the impact to funders and stakeholders via various methods.
- Ensure the appropriate recognition of grants and gifts is made to ensure relationships are maintained.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that contribute to the organisations overall aims and objectives.
Personal Specification:
You don't have to have worked in the voluntary youth sector previously. Our aim is to find a suitable candidate that can meet the selection criteria below. This can be from a past/current income generation/bid writer role, or a role with transferable skills.
More importantly we are looking for someone with genuine passion for working for a youth charity. Someone who can join our fundraising team and make a big impression, helping us to achieve our income generation goals.
We want to hire an enthusiastic person who can maintain positive working relationships with various supporters, delivery partners and all stakeholders.
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience of bid writing or other similar income generation work with demonstrable transferable skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken with the ability to present confidently.
- Ability to self-manage, work independently to targets but also join up your work with the rest of the fundraising team.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams with a “can do” attitude in order to produce positive results.
- Experience and/or understanding of producing impact reports and reporting to various audiences, ideally funders.
- Motivation to work towards the charitable purpose of the organisation.
- Ability to effectively steward existing funder relationships to generate continuation funding.
- Competent in Microsoft office.
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising methods and changing trends in the funding environment.
- Experience of researching trusts and grant funders to identify suitable income opportunities for both programme related and unrestricted core costs.
- Knowledge of the Voluntary and Community Sector and wider fundraising environment.
- Experience of using customer relationship management data bases.
How to apply:
Please download the application pack on this page which provides more information on the post, GMYN and also the various methods on how to apply. Once your have read the information, you can send all the information directly to us or apply via the charityjob link on this page.
Please contact us for any information and good luck with your application!
TeamGMYN
Please see the job pack for all the details on how to apply for this position inclduing options to use audio/video applications.
At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan, and our goal is that young people are safe, heard, and capable of great things.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Job title - Events Fundraiser
Office Location – Wendover, Bucks.
Salary - Up to £30,000 (FTE)
Benefits – 25 days annual leave (FTE) + 8 statutory days. Workplace pension 5% employer contributions. Must be able to attend events and meetings across the UK, some of which will be outside of normal office hours. (Clean driving licence and own vehicle essential, mileage will be reimbursed).
Working Hours: 3 days a week (Hybrid, working with two days in the office each week)
About the Role
The Events Fundraiser will support the charity’s aim to provide all life-limited children, their families, and carers, within their hospice, emotional support through the power and pleasure of nature. The post holder will be responsible for generating income through the management of a range of fundraising events, as well as supporting individuals organising their own fundraising activities within their community and/or corporate environment.
You will ensure efficient event management and administration as well as provide excellent supporter care.
The Event Fundraiser will:
- Project manage a range of events, including planning, marketing, and supporter stewardship, through to event delivery and evaluation.
- Effectively manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver and schedule events, on time, within budget, meeting fundraising goals.
- Deliver exceptional supporter care to those who support the work of the charity.
- Plan and deliver events, including logistics, briefing of stakeholders and volunteers, compiling risk assessments and any other tasks relevant to ensuring an excellent supporter experience.
- Ensure the supporter database is accurate and up to date, as well as follow all relevant financial processes to ensure event income and expenditure are accurately recorded.
- Report fortnightly to the Director of Fundraising & Communications on agreed fundraising targets and activity.
- Be responsible for ensuring relevant community and events pages, news, and forms on the Greenfingers website are accurate and up to date.
- Work collaboratively with the team.
- Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required.
- Work in line with the Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission guidelines, and other relevant codes of conduct.
Working as an integral part of the Fundraising & Communications Team, you will be:
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- A great people person with good public speaking and presentation skills as well as strong networking skills.
Essential:
- Experience of excellent high-quality event planning and delivery.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of Community and Event Fundraising.
- Demonstrable experience of growing events, in terms of both income and participant numbers.
- Experience in providing excellent levels of supporter care and building strong relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in managing third-party suppliers.
- Experience working to agreed budgets and deadlines.
- An excellent networker, excited about working for the gardening industry’s favourite national charity.
- Experience of, or willingness to learn to use the Donorfy database.
- Willingness to travel and attend events across the UK (some overnight stays may be required).
Desirable:
- An understanding of the principles of relationship marketing and supporter care.
- Experience in volunteer management.
Must possess a full driving license.
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 FTE depending on experience
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours pw (would consider Part time: minimum 30 hours pw)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring they pay their employees fairly, they offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal, Social Activities.
Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024
Interviews will be held between 22-31 May 2024
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for a proactive, dynamic, enthusiastic and entrepreneurial individual to help develop and grow our networks of supporters in the West Midlands.
Ideally, you will be a warm and friendly communicator, and have experience of working in a relationship fundraising role, with experience of recruiting and engaging new supporters and volunteers and cultivating existing relationships through events and community outreach activity.
You will have genuine drive and innovative approach to fundraising engagement, to deliver results and your exceptional communication skills will enable you to thrive in a busy, fast paced team, whilst also being able to work on your own to go that extra mile to make the difference.
Reporting into the community, events fundraising manager, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining valuable lifetime relationships with individuals and organisations, and volunteers developing new opportunities, and maximise engagement in existing products.
This is a great opportunity to play a key part in developing and delivering fundraising growth for an underrepresented charity with a compelling cause and strong ambitions to deliver more for kidney patients sooner.
In this role, you will utilise new and emerging technologies to communicate with both supporters and colleagues through various channels.
The role will involve travel when necessary to events, support individual fundraising activity, or to explore new opportunities and meet with your wider team. You must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
About Kidney Research UK:
Kidney Research UK is the leading charity in the UK focused on funding research into the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. Our vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease and for more than 60 years the research we fund has been making an impact. But kidney disease is increasing as are the factors contributing to it, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity, making our work more essential than ever.
At Kidney Research UK we work with clinicians and scientists across the UK, funding and facilitating research into all areas of kidney disease. We collaborate with partners across the public, private and third sectors to prevent kidney disease and drive innovation to transform treatments.
Over the last ten years we have invested more than £58 million into research. We lobby governments and decision makers to change policy and practice to ensure that the estimated 7.2 million people living with all stages of kidney disease in the UK have access to the most effective care and treatment, and to make kidney disease a priority.
Most importantly, we also work closely with patients, ensuring their voice is heard and is at the centre of everything we do, from deciding which research to invest in to how we plan our priorities and our work across the charity.
Those patient contributions are vital, always helping us and our partners to understand what life is like with kidney disease, always ensuring we see the patient behind the treatment and always reminding us that behind every statistic and every number is a person – the patients and the carers who inspire our mission and push us forward to make a difference and change the future of kidney disease.
You may have experience in the following: Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraising Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community and Events Relationship Fundraiser, Fundraising Coordinator, Fundraising and Outreach Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Community Partnerships Manager, Community Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc.
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We are thrilled to be working in partnership with a children's health charity that supports families whose children have cancer or life-challenging conditions to recruit an experienced Corporate Fundraiser who can help the charity secure vital funding from local and national businesses to support their work.
Role: Corporate Fundraiser
Contract: Full-time
Hybrid working - 3 days a week in office (Surrey)
Salary: Up to £33,000 p/a depending on experience
A valid driver's license and access to a car is essential for this role
Benefits: 6.6 working weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holiday), contributory pension scheme, personal development training, employee wellbeing incentive including opportunities for stays at one of the company holiday cabins, in-office massage therapist visits, peer-to-peer support, wellbeing focus group
About the role
- As a Corporate Fundraiser you will help streamline the corporate fundraising portfolio and develop relationships with businesses to create opportunities.
- You will also steward your relationships to ensure your donors have the supporter experience.
- You will maintain and update accurate information on the database system and oversee administration linked to corporate fundraising.
About the candidate
Joining the team means becoming a part of a group of dedicated fundraisers who are passionate, supportive, and driven. We are looking for someone who embodies a proactive 'can-do' attitude, excels in strategic planning for pipeline development, and continually seeks out new opportunities.
- You have experience in client-facing fundraising, account management or sales.
- You'll have excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise workload.
- You'll have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and be a team player who can work on their initiative.
- You'll also have a good working knowledge of MS Office and CRM databases.
How to apply
To apply please send your CV to . If your CV is of interest, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis. We wish you all the best in your application.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with cancer? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Young Lives vs Cancer to find their new Senior Philanthropy Fundraiser.
Senior Philanthropy Fundraiser
Full-time, part-time and condensed hours to be considered
Hybrid based in London or Bristol, Flexible working options availble
Salary: £34,836 to £36,677
Benefits: 27 days leave plus bank holiday, enhanced pension, Well-being and development days, employee assistant programme, 2 volunteering days, bike-to-work scheme.
About the charity
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world (and their family's) can feel like it's falling apart. Their anxieties are deep. Their education, mental health and social lives suffer. Their futures feel very uncertain. Young Lives vs Cancer is the only charity in the UK with specialist social workers dedicated to providing tailored psychosocial support to children and young people with cancer, and their families. They stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Major Gifts Fundraiser to join our team. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for securing six-figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment to meet ambitious targets. Your primary role will be to manage and develop relationships with wealthy and/or influential individuals and senior volunteers, inspiring and motivating them to meet objectives as per their solicitation plans. Additionally, you will manage and inspire the Philanthropy Executive and support them in executing donor cultivation events. This role is all about strengthening the already existing relationships and using already established contacts to tap into new potential donors.
You will be able to write successful, inspiring, emotive, and detailed six-figure proposals, tailored to a major donor audience. Moreover, you will support the creation of a major donor development board or committee and work towards creating a better stewardship journey for supporters. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference and can bring their expertise to help us achieve our goals.
About you
You are an experienced Philanthropy Fundraiser with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of securing significant grants, or you should be able to demonstrate transferable skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully soliciting donations and supporting senior volunteers and trustees to do so.
You should be persuasive and credible with all audiences, including those at the highest level, both internally and externally. You should also have the ability to disseminate and present complex information clearly and compellingly.
You should also be able to work effectively under pressure and to prioritise workload. We are looking for someone who is creative in their thinking and who can apply problem-solving techniques when met with complex situations. A team player with strong cross-team working, influencing, and negotiation skills is essential.
If you're an ambitious and goal-orientated individual with a passion for building high-value relationships with individuals, we want to hear from you. The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your updated CV to for more information or contact Tanya for an informal confidential chat about the role and to hear more about the next steps. The role is interviewing on a rolling basis so please get in touch soon if you are interested.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Trusts and Grants Fundraiser
Offering flexible working with a friendly team, we’re looking for a Trusts & Grants Fundraiser to support The Haven’s financial sustainability through efficient grant research, application, and grant management. You will navigate the world of trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies to identify funding opportunities aligned with our objectives and submit high quality applications for support.
Your responsibilities include maintaining a well-organised grant pipeline, tailoring applications to funder criteria, and collaborating with colleagues across The Haven to ensure projects are delivered and measured. Building and nurturing relationships is essential. Your contributions will inform our grants strategy, ensure ethical practices, and contribute to our mission's success.
The role is full-time or part-time (30 hours), and can be remote, hybrid, or office based in Wolverhampton, depending on your preference.
Please note, we will be holding interviews on a rolling basis. Due to the current fast-paced nature of recruitment in the sector, we advise you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Main Responsibilities
- Grant Research, Application and Management:
- Conduct research to identify potential funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant-making organisations to align with The Haven’s goals, priorities, and funding needs.
- Develop and maintain a robust grant pipeline, tracking the progress of all grant applications from identification to closure. Include monitoring and review of application and reporting deadlines.
- Collate external research and collaborate with frontline managers and staff, as well as other team members to gather pertinent, compelling information needed to develop robust cases for support.
- Prepare tailored funder applications that match the specific requirements and guidelines of each funder.
- Provide relevant materials and support to The Haven’s communication team regarding grants publicity, ensuring funder requirements are met.
- Work closely with project delivery leads to deliver comprehensive grants handovers to ensure compliance with all grant agreements, terms, and conditions, ongoing monitoring and evaluation is in line with funder reporting requirements, and submission of timely high quality reports.
- Collaborate with the finance team to develop grant budgets and monitor expenditure against the project budget, to ensure funds are spent as required and in a timely manner.
- Maintain documentation and records, ensuring The Haven’s CRM is kept up to date.
- Stay up to date with statutory contract opportunities and share information with relevant colleagues as and when opportunities arise.
- Support the tender writing process, undertaking research and developing copy with the support of the Senior Leadership Team where needed.
- Support the monitoring and administration of tender submissions, including deadline tracking, monitoring communications received and updating colleague stakeholders.
Relationship Management:
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and funding partners, and initiate and nurture relationships with new prospective donors and funding organisations.
- Identify opportunities for stewardship of relationships and explore engagement activities and events.
Grant Strategy and Planning:
- Contribute to the development of The Haven’s grants strategy.
- Identify long-term funding opportunities and trends within the grants landscape.
- Capture, track, and analyse data to evaluate the success of applications and make data-driven decisions for future strategies.
- Work towards agreed metrics and KPIs.
Compliance and Best Practice:
- Adhere to relevant legislation and regulation such as GDPR and the Codes of Fundraising Practice and stay up-to-date and with any changes.
- Ensure ethical practices including transparent and accurate representation of The Haven’s work and achievements.
- Stay informed about changes in grant-making practices and trends.
- Attend relevant workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance grant-writing skills.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as maybe reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.
- To have personal responsibility for maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and The Haven, by undertaking appropriate training and development activities. This includes encouraging and supporting staff and managers in their training and development.
- To undertake any health and safety training and related activities such as First Aid, Fire Marshall, Duty Hold, Health & Safety representative etc. as required for the post and as required by The Haven Wolverhampton to ensure their Health & Safety Policy is implemented effectively.
- To ensure equality of opportunity both in service provision and employment, having regard to the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
- To act in accordance with the organisations standing orders, financial regulations and financial procedures.
- To supervise and support volunteers and placement as required.
- To comply with legislation and The Haven’s policies including Confidentiality, Information Sharing, Data Protection, Computer Security, Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, and Human Rights.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post subject to reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act.
- The duties of the post may change and develop from time to time in the light of new legislation, The Haven’s Policies, organisational development and social trends. Such development will be monitored in conjunction with the Chief Executive and will be reflected as necessary in the aims and objectives of the post.
Person Specification:
Essential knowledge experience, skills and attributes
- Proven track record in trusts and grants fundraising with track record of successful applications.
- Ability to write compelling, tailored funding applications, exhibiting excellent written communication, grammar, vocabulary, and attention to detail.
- Proficient in researching, analysing, and presenting information from diverse sources in a clear, coherent format tailored to funder needs.
- Skills in organising, planning, and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Showcase experience in administration tasks, proficient use of Microsoft packages (Teams, Forms, Word, Excel), coupled with numerical and data analysis skills.
- Experience of using a donor management system or CRM.
- Capable of working autonomously and as part of a team, with self-motivation, proactive initiative, and the ability to establish effective relationships.
- Openness to seeking and implementing constructive criticism, demonstrating adaptability and willingness to implement change.
- Familiarity with The Haven Wolverhampton's work and issues related to domestic abuse, showcasing sensitivity and understanding.
- Understanding of GDPR principles and the importance of maintaining confidentiality concerning data.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Desirable:
- An understanding of the issues and effects of domestic abuse and/or homelessness among women and children.
Other Requirements:
- Able to work effectively and with others in remote/ hybrid working context, utilising technology such as MS Teams
- Able to travel and work unsociable hours on occasions if required to undertake activities or continued professional development activities
Location: Wolverhampton
Contract type: Permanent,Full time
Salary: £30,000
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We are looking for a part time experienced Trusts fundraiser, to focus on larger trusts and foundations to join a growing fundraising team for an incredible LGBTQ+ organisation. This role is for 21.36 hrs p/w (3 days), and looking for one day a week in the London office.
You will be confident working with diverse and intersectional groups who face social exclusion and inequalities around access to appropriate health care, wellbeing and holistic support. You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
The Role
You will join a growing team of three to maximise income by researching, developing new relationships with trusts, foundations and other funders.
Youll be delivering compelling and impactful applications, and providing a high standard of stewardship to existing funders focussing on bids of c10k+.
You will be building on the existing relationships that have been established as well as cultivating new leads that will increase income from these sources, resulting in a more sustainable mix of income.
The Candidate
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who can build on their own area of fundraising practice and actively contribute to the fundraising team ambition of growing and diversifying income.
Demonstrable experience of raising multiple five, ideally six figure, grants from mutliple funders.
Experience in securing multi-year gifts from Trust and Foundations
Experience in creating bespoke reports, updates and fundraising copy.
Applicants with lived experience of LGBTQ+ or from marginalised communities actively encouraged, howveer not essential.
IMPORTANT NOTE
This client is reviewing CVs on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to not miss out.
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
We are looking for a Senior Community and Events Fundraiser for an inspiring hospice to join a team to maximise income and support from the community, individuals, groups and businesses.
This role will be based on site in Surrey and can be Part time (30hrs) or full time (37.5hrs), offering £35,000 (pro rata for part time).
The Charity
A cherised hospice, dedicated to creating space for people to live in comfort and dignity. They have a staff of c400 people securing c£17m last year.
You will be joining a close-knit ambitious team, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture offering fantastic benefits,including 27 days annual leave, plus recognised public holidays, support and development opportunities and access to a competitive pension scheme, as well as much more!
The Role
Join a team to maximise nceom from an array of community activities and events.
Manage your own portfolio for specific projects, activities and events. Project manage open challenges (e.g. London Marathon, skydiving, international bike rides etc.)
Organise hospice led events as required, including liaison with venues, suppliers, monitoring expenditure against budget, volunteers and participants.
Line management of the Community and Events Fundraising Assistant(s).
The Candidate
2 years experience of fundraising in a community, challenge or mass participant event capacity.
Experience of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with individual fundraisers/supporters and of developing partnerships.
Experience of setting and working to budgets, targets and plans.
Ideally previous experience of managing staff and/or volunteers.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.