Fundraising Jobs
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are a family run business and a market leader in securing high-quality, long-term donors for our charities, providing an excellent return on investment which allows them to carry out their life saving work.
Zen are currently seeking to expand into a number of new cities in the UK and are looking for driven, ethical and organised leaders and managers to help us enable even more incredible work to be delivered by our partners.
We offer outstanding working conditions to our fundraisers, they are all directly employed, paid the Real Living Wage or more and have the opportunity to earn daily bonuses. Furthermore, we offer 4-day working weeks to any fundraiser that would rather have a better work/life balance.
If you have at least six month’s experience leading a face-to-face fundraising or direct sales team and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
We have various opportunities and are keen to speak with any leaders with experience in private site (shopping centre etc), door-to-door or street sales.
You will have the opportunity to work with various charities, both UK based and those involved in overseas development and conservation. Some of our campaigns are regular giving and others are lottery campaigns.
As a Manager of a Zen team, you will be responsible for:
- The compliance and ethical practice of your teams
- The organisation and logistics of your teams
- The motivation and morale of your teams
- Staff retention and development
- Achieving quality and quantity goals
Reporting directly to the National Fundraising Manager, Zen will ensure that you are supported to develop and grow within the role. We have a highly experienced, devoted and caring team of managers and office staff, covering various roles such as client account management, recruitment, compliance, HR, welcome calling, training, and administration. Zen will ensure that you are warmly welcomed and quickly feel part of the family. You will always know where to turn with a query and you will be given clear expectations and goals for the development of yourself, your career and your team.
We offer:
- Excellent salary and bonus structure focused on a very achievable level of quality performance.
- An incredibly experienced management team
- A dedication to support, growth, and development
- The opportunity to take real ownership of your teams and regions
- The opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas and experience and have the support to bring these to fruition
If you have the experience outlined above and would like to find out more about what Zen do, how we do it and how we could help further your career please send us your CV and we will schedule a meeting with the CEO and Director.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are a family run business and a market leader in securing high-quality, long-term donors for our charities, providing an excellent return on investment which allows them to carry out their life saving work.
Zen are currently seeking to expand into a number of new cities in the UK and are looking for driven, ethical and organised leaders and managers to help us enable even more incredible work to be delivered by our partners.
We offer outstanding working conditions to our fundraisers, they are all directly employed, paid the Real Living Wage or more and have the opportunity to earn daily bonuses. Furthermore, we offer 4-day working weeks to any fundraiser that would rather have a better work/life balance.
If you have at least six month’s experience leading a face-to-face fundraising or direct sales team and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
We have various opportunities and are keen to speak with any leaders with experience in private site (shopping centre etc), door-to-door or street sales.
You will have the opportunity to work with various charities, both UK based and those involved in overseas development and conservation. Some of our campaigns are regular giving and others are lottery campaigns.
As a Manager of a Zen team, you will be responsible for:
- The compliance and ethical practice of your teams
- The organisation and logistics of your teams
- The motivation and morale of your teams
- Staff retention and development
- Achieving quality and quantity goals
Reporting directly to the National Fundraising Manager, Zen will ensure that you are supported to develop and grow within the role. We have a highly experienced, devoted and caring team of managers and office staff, covering various roles such as client account management, compliance, HR, welcome calling, training, and administration. Zen will ensure that you are warmly welcomed and quickly feel part of the family. You will always know where to turn with a query and you will be given clear expectations and goals for the development of yourself, your career and your team.
We offer:
- Excellent salary and bonus structure focused on a very achievable level of quality performance.
- An incredibly experienced management team
- A dedication to support, growth, and development
- The opportunity to take real ownership of your teams and regions
- The opportunity to share your thoughts, ideas and experience and have the support to bring these to fruition
If you have the experience outlined above and would like to find out more about what Zen do, how we do it and how we could help further your career please send us your CV and we will schedule a meeting with the CEO and Director.
Recently crowned top place on The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live list, Stockport is fast becoming a desirable place to live, work and visit.
The town's vibrant Voluntary & Community sector have undoubtedly played a vital part in creating warm, welcoming and inclusive neighbourhoods.
As Stockport's local infrastructure organisation, Sector3 advocates for, and on behalf of Voluntary, Community, Faith based and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to foster a sustainable sector that can support vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities.
We're an independent organisation and we work collaboratively with cross-sector partners to secure a smarter way of working that ultimately benefits residents.
The role
The Senior Funding Development Lead will dedicate 50% of their time in assisting youth-related organisations and the remaining 50% to support the wider voluntary & community sector.
The primary objective of this role is to empower local organisations to enhance their knowledge, skills, and experience in securing funding; and ultimately support the sector to thrive.
Working for Sector3
Sector3 are a Real Living Wage employer, we believe our staff should earn a wage that meets their everyday needs.
In addition to this we offer our staff:
- Flexible working
- Holidays: 25 per year pro rata for this role + 1 volunteer day per year
- Healthcare: Access to Simplyhealth
- Discounts: Access to Charity Worker Discounts
To apply please send a copy of your CV and cover letter, explaining how your experience matches the person specification in the job pack.
Applications close Sunday 21 April
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Grant-making
ShareGift
London/Hybrid with ideally 1 day a week in the office in SW1Y (Green Park) but flexible
Permanent
Part time, 2-3 days a week with flexible working
Salary £45,000-£50,000 pro rata depending on experience
Excellent benefits, including 8% employer contribution pension, 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays pro rata, and private health insurance
Are you a passionate and skilled communicator with experience working in the charity sector in grant-making and/or trusts and foundations?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with ShareGift, the UK’s only specialist share donation charity, to recruit a Head of Grant-making.
ShareGift release value from shareholdings of all kinds, generating a multi-million pound stream of funding for charities across the UK. Since 1996, ShareGift have made more than 10,000 grants worth almost £50 million and supported over 3,500 charities, providing a vital source of funds that would not otherwise exist.
The charities chosen to receive ShareGift’s grants are suggested by donors and the organisations ShareGift work with, as well as being identified through independent research, with thousands of charitable causes suggested by the donor community as potential ShareGift beneficiaries every year.
Working as part of a small team, the Head of Grant-making will be ShareGift’s key liaison for charities and will promote ShareGift’s work to charity and corporate partners in person, at events and via social media.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement charity distributions aligned with ShareGift’s grant-making policy and ethos for approval by the Executive Grant-making Committee.
- Act as the key liaison for charity contacts, including handling enquiries, helping charities to promote share donation to their supporters and act as the champion for ShareGift’s unique grant-making and distribution model.
- Research charitable themes and cause areas, conduct due diligence on potential beneficiary charities, maintain updated records in the CRM system, and record charitable distribution on 360Giving.
- Promote ShareGift’s work at relevant industry events, in publications and via ShareGift’s social media platform (primarily LinkedIn).
The Head of Grant-making will have wide-ranging and detailed knowledge of the charity sector as a whole and grant-making specifically. The successful candidate will also have wider knowledge of fundraising and trends within the sector. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing and via presentations as promoting ShareGift’s work within the charitable sector is a key element of the role. You will be able to work effectively as part of a small team and be able and willing to get involved in a wide variety of tasks as required by the charity. The ideal candidate would have experience in marketing and social media in a professional setting, but this is not essential.
The successful candidate will be based in London or within commutable distance to the office. The role is 2 or 3 days a week (15 – 22.5 hours) and this can be worked flexibly, such as spread across the week or within 2 or 3 days. Ideally you will come into the office near Green Park once a week, but this is flexible.
If you would like to work within a small, dedicated team making a big impact across the sector and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV or contact us for an informal confidential chat about the role. The closing date is 9am on Wednesday 10 April. First stage interviews will take place online on Tuesday 16 April, with in person interviews near Green Park on Friday 19 April.
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.
I am thrilled to be partnering with Prism the Gift Fund (Prism), a registered charity dedicated to enhancing philanthropy by providing personalised services to individuals, families, and groups of donors to find a Relationship manager to join their team.
Position: Relationship Manager
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
Role: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Marylebone, London, W1 (On-site, 3 to 4 days in office and 1 to 2 days WFH)
Reporting to: Senior Relationship Manager
About this Charity
Prism the Gift Fund (Prism) is a registered charity dedicated to enhancing philanthropy by providing personalised services to individuals, families, and groups of donors. They specialise in facilitating charitable giving for high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and collective groups, offering tailored solutions that streamline the process of giving. At Prism, they are committed to professionalism, dynamism, and hard work. The team consists of talented individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the charitable sector. Through their Donor Advised Fund (DAF) services and Collective Fund (CF) services, they work hand-in-hand with high-net-worth individuals, families, and groups to facilitate their philanthropic endeavours, making charitable giving easier, more impactful, and tax-efficient.
About the Role
As a Relationship Manager at Prism the Gift Fund, you will play a pivotal role in managing diverse and exciting accounts within our organisation. Working closely with our team, you will personally oversee and administer a portfolio of High Net Worth (HNW) donors and their charitable contributions, as well as several Collective Funds accounts. Your responsibilities will include financial administration, client liaison, due diligence, and developing effective strategies to steward our valued donors. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, contributing to the increased flow of funds into the charitable sector and witnessing the tangible impact of your work.
About you
If you're detail-oriented, highly organised, and possess excellent communication skills, you might be the perfect fit for our team. Here's what we're looking for:
- Proven strong communicator, capable of effectively liaising with clients and stakeholders.
- Understanding of the service expectations of HNW individuals and a dedication to delivering exceptional donor stewardship.
- Confident speaker with the ability to promote Prism and articulate complex concepts with clarity.
- Comfortable handling confidential information securely and responsibly.
- Meticulous attention to detail and adept at managing multiple priorities under pressure.
- Team player who can collaborate effectively to develop and implement processes for client management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and other relevant software tools for efficient administration.
- Self-motivated and solution-driven approach to tasks and challenges.
If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply. We are working in partnership with Prism. All applications will need to be made via Charity People.
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your updated CV to Tanya at Charity People for more information or contact Tanya for an informal confidential chat about the role and to hear more about the next steps. We are operating on a rolling basis so do get in touch asap as the role may close early.
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.