Head Of Development Jobs in Flexible Location

• 35 hours a week
• 100 Berkshire Place, Winnersh, Wokingham RG41 5RD
• Office-based, hybrid or remote working considered
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential - we are looking for a quick learner who is able to use their initiative to develop within the role

About us:

Colostomy UK is a national charity that offers support and advice to people who have had stoma surgery (ostomates) and those who care about them. We help ostomates to return to sports, hobbies and other activities after surgery, and give them the confidence to return to a full life and take on fresh challenges. Our campaigns raise awareness of life with a stoma and encourage organisations to make their facilities more inclusive.

About the role:

As the Fundraising Executive you will work to grow income through developing our community engagement, attracting, building and managing relationships with a range of supporters (individual donors and fundraisers, community groups, local businesses, volunteers etc). You will lead on the stewardship of events and challenges, including our annual Step Up campaign, by supporting individuals and groups to raise funds through fundraising activities. The post-holder will also support the recording of donations, send appropriate acknowledgements, review fundraising materials, and prepare fundraising content for social media, our website and our quarterly magazine, Tidings. The right candidate will be in a prime position for career progression as we grow our small team.

Our ideal candidate:

We are looking for a motivated, confident individual with strong organisational skills and an impeccable attention to detail, who is passionate about supporting people living with stomas and those who care about them. The successful applicant will be expected to have a broad understanding of a range of income generation methods and communication styles, and the third sector. Previous experience is desirable, not essential. 

If you’re interested in applying and would like to work with us, but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you – we don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed in the job pack

Core role responsibilities

 · Working alongside the Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy, with a focus on building unrestricted income

· Donor stewardship, including recording and thanking for donations, and other supporter communications, to encourage long-term, repeat support – engaging existing supporters, making them feel valued, proud, and committed to supporting the charity

· Working with our supporters to organise and host interesting activities and events in the community and digitally, to significantly increase fundraising income; ensuring excellent support of their activities during planning and delivery, and arranging attendance from the Colostomy UK team and volunteers as appropriate

· Preparing appealing fundraising materials and content for all types of communications

· Representing and raising the profile of the organisation externally by giving presentations and promoting the need for fundraising among different audiences

· Working with the Marketing & Social Media Executive to ensure fundraising is included in our public-facing communications, to supporters and audiences on social media, in newsletters and on other channels; ensuring our website, social media channels and print material are kept up to date with fundraising news and activities that inspire engagement and giving

· Supporting fundraising with analysis and reports to enable us to continue to build and improve our profile; monitoring engagement and conversions from different fundraising campaigns

The job pack includes the full job description and person specification.

We have a range of benefits that we offer our team, these include:

• Private Health Care, including an employee assistance programme, remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, medical diagnostics and treatment.
• Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
• Increased annual leave allowance based on length of service, up to 30 days 
• Season ticket loan
• 5% contribution to pension scheme
• An extra day holiday for your birthday and one day off a year to volunteer
• Training and development opportunities to support your learning and growth
• Fresh fruit in the office
• Free on-site parking

Permanent, 35 hours per week, full-time (including some out of hours and weekends).  We offer hybrid working with the option to discuss flexible and compressed hours.  You would be expected to work on site at the Home for at least one day per week, with the option of remote work for the rest of the week.

At Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home, love has no limits. We take a big picture view of what is best for dogs and cats; and a tireless, long-term approach to their care. We believe in protecting loving homes, finding love homes, and running our loving Home. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment not only to the animals, but also our people.  

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to join the Home’s Fundraising Team. The purpose of this exciting role is to identify, cultivate and steward a pipeline of opportunities that raise income and deliver impact for the Home through businesses, partnerships, and philanthropists who share our passion.

You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, Director of Income and Engagement, and fundraising colleagues to contribute to the ongoing development of the fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the Home’s goals, and work collaboratively with the communications team to develop marketing and communications support for your income streams. You will develop and implement a major giving strategy, whilst providing excellent stewardship to existing major donors. You will also develop and execute a corporate fundraising and partnerships strategy, securing new partners and managing relationships for maximum impact.

You’ll have a proven track record of winning new business or will have strong corporate and major gift fundraising experience, securing five figure and multi-year gifts, showcasing your ability to foster impactful relationships. Leveraging platforms like LinkedIn for networking and prospecting comes naturally to you, and your exceptional communication skills make you a persuasive negotiator and influencer. Driven by ambition to build partnerships that deliver both impact and income, you're always on the lookout for new leads and opportunities.

If you’re a proactive and confident relationship builder, who is skilled at securing new business and supporting donors to achieve their philanthropic goals, we would love to hear from you!

Closing date is Monday 1st July at 5pm.

This role will see the successful candidate manage and develop a portfolio of successful national events. You will be involved in all aspects of the project management cycle from marketing and participant recruitment to supporter stewardship and race day logistics. With support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) you will prepare and track budgets for your assigned events and continuously look for opportunities to improve income and participant retention.

The role requires a good attention to detail, strong prioritization skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct events fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role.

Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but the role is flexible and is open to remote working with monthly visits to the office (this will need to be more regular during events season). We offer an annual salary of £23,000-£28,000 (job titles and salary banding currently under review), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year. You will report directly to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team. This is a really exciting opportunity to join Meningitis Research Foundation and build a career with a world-leading charity working to defeat meningitis.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of national events including TCS London Marathon and Great North Run executing the planning, delivery and evaluation of these events

· Inspire individuals with a connection to the cause to take on events for Meningitis Research Foundation to support our vision of a world free from meningitis

· Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to ensure we reach our targeted number of participants for each event

· Deliver best in class stewardship (across phone, email, SMS and post) to all supporters ensuring they have the best experience with Meningitis Research Foundation

· Work with the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to ensure we maximize income potential from each event through improving key performance indicators i.e. average value

· Develop the events portfolio by evaluating and monitoring current products and seeking out new events when appropriate

· Manage relationships with external partners including event companies, logistical suppliers and fundraising platforms

· Work with the Communications Team and Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) to identify strong supporter stories and PR opportunities

· Seek opportunities to share knowledge and learning with other members of the Events & Community Team

· Identify supporters with high value potential (i.e. corporate or major donor) and ensure they are shared with the Head of Fundraising

· With the support of the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community)  create and deliver budgets and KPIs targets for your area ensuring you monitor and report on progress against these budgets and KPIs

· Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising

Skills and experience required

· Strong project management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

· Good organisational and administrative skills, able to prioritise, juggle multiple tasks and work to deadlines

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· IT competent including Microsoft office package, Teams and Outlook

· Numerate, able to understand and manage financial information

· Experience managing external partner relationships

· Proven experience and current understanding of the events fundraising market

· Working knowledge of social media

· Experience using a CRM or database

· Effective team player with an ability to build effective working relationships

· Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

· Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work

· Able to work occasional unsocial hours and a willingness to travel, occasionally overnight for events

Location: Remote working in the UK

Responsible to: Chief Operations Officer

Contract type: Full-time/6-month temporary contract, 37 hours a week

Closing date: Tuesday 02 July 2024 at 9 AM

Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis

Who we are

Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.

We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.

By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever. 

Role Summary

The Fundraising team is responsible for establishing and stewarding national donor relationships with high net-worth individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and some corporate partnerships. This is a relatively new team with an exciting challenge; to imbed exceptional new business and donor stewardship practices into the charity’s way of working. Having had the ongoing generous support of a single donor for many years, the team has worked on diversifying the charity’s income and is looking to grow and build on these relationships and develop new and more income generating partnerships.

The interim Head of Philanthropy will report into the Director of Fundraising (currently being recruited) and will be responsible for managing a Philanthropy Manager and the Donor Relations Manager. Further investment in this vital team is also planned. The Director of Fundraising will sit on the Senior Leadership Team.

Income generated through this team will contribute towards supporting the social mobility of disadvantaged young people across the UK. Speakers For Schools believe that every young person should be supported to achieve their potential.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Research, qualify and actively seek out new funding opportunities, establishing and ultimately managing a dynamic flow of prospects. Demonstrating clear, timely progression in a pipeline portfolio. 
• Develop relationships with donors and other major funding partners, raising high-value, multi-year donations. 
• Build relationships with new and existing senior volunteers including members of our Board, providing support to the (fundraising) Development Committee to advance prospect and donor relationships. 
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure our funders see the impact of their support and are kept updated about ways for them to stay and increase their involvement.
• Work in partnership with the Development and Programme Directorates to ensure joined up solutions are in place and a seamless customer partner journeys are in place.
• Write persuasive proposals, reports and other engagement materials that clearly communicate the impact and importance of a donor’s commitment to our work. 
• Pitch compelling partnership opportunities through presentations, visits, and personal conversations with potential donors. 
• Use and update the CRM system (Salesforce) to ensure new business and donor activity reflect work being undertaken and progression of all relationships. 
• Support the delivery of events such as dinners hosted by members of our Board and senior volunteers. 
• Manage and inspire the Fundraising Team

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:

• A flair for new business and resilience in the face of knock-backs and challenges
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and confidence presenting in internal and external meetings
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build positive and authentic relationships with a range of people
• A strong understanding of philanthropy and corporate giving trends and what motivates different donors
• The experience to make informed approaches to prospects and manage relationships with emotional intelligence and an appreciation of motivations to give
• A strong passion and empathy for the challenges facing the young people we exist to serve
• Experience of fundraising or new business and knowledge of what motivates donors to support charities
• Experience of building compelling asks responsive to donor/client interests and working with a complex organisation to deliver on these
• Experience of delivering on time within a target driven environment
• A collaborative approach; taking others on the journey with you and sharing knowledge / expertise for the benefit of the wider organisation
• Track record of securing and managing 5 figure gifts from a range of donors

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY:We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY:We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION:We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY:We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Winter shutdown
• Pension scheme
• 3 voluntary days per year
• Wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
• Subsidised office furniture
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.

The deadline to submit your application is Tuesday 02 July 2024 at 9AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Pancreatic Cancer Action are excited to be seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Supporter Care and Fundraising Co-Ordinator to join our fabulous Fundraising Team.  This is a varied role where no two days will be the same.

If you are a proactive individual with a positive can-do attitude who is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Whether you are looking for an introduction into the world of fundraising or to build on your existing fundraising skills, this role will offer you the opportunity to gain a breadth of experience about different fundraising income streams, finance processing, CRM data and stewardship journeys.

Our incredible supporters are at the heart of all that we do at Pancreatic Cancer Action. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with our fantastic supporters daily. Providing them with the tools, knowledge and materials they need to help reach and exceed their fundraising targets. From head shaves to cake sales, dress-down days to extreme sports. You will be the first point of call for all fundraising enquiries and be on hand to provide bespoke stewardship support to ensure we develop long-lasting relationships with our PCA community, groups and companies across the UK.

 

Main responsibilities:  

• Provide admin and operational support to the Fundraising Team
• Accurately record and manage data using the Salesforce CRM system.
• Ensure that fundraisers and supporters get timely correspondents by email or phone.
• Inspire supporters through innovative new stewardship ideas, sending out relevant materials and offering support and advice to enhance their event/fundraising.
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing supporters, helping them to exceed their fundraising targets and inspiring them to become life-long supporters.
• Update all event portals with fundraising details and complete the registration process on time.
• Monitor and input data from various fundraising platforms onto our Salesforce database to ensure accurate reporting on income from events/fundraising.
• Take ownership of fundraising tracker to ensure first class stewardship is provided to all supporters.
• Supporting community-based fundraising volunteers and groups.
• Work collaboratively with the fundraising and marketing team to ensure that email templates, cards and certificates remain up to date and relevant to our audiences.
• Work with the fundraising team to identify ways to surprise and delight our fundraisers and ultimately build long term relationships with a consistent approach.
• Support in the planning and implementation of fundraising events, products and campaigns
• Work across various fundraising streams such as community and events fundraising, Individual giving, In memory and corporate fundraising.

The Bone Cancer Research Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Fundraising Assistant to join our fabulous Fundraising Team and to act as a first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries.

As an integral member of the Fundraising team, the Fundraising Assistant will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activities across the organisation, in order to maximise income for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. By providing our supporters with a first-class fundraising experience, you will give them the tools, knowledge, and materials they need to raise as much money as possible to ensure our life-saving work continues.

Our supporters are at the heart of all we do at the Bone Cancer Research Trust and the Fundraising Assistant role offers a unique opportunity to work with our fantastic fundraisers and supporters daily.

From head shaves to skydives, dress-down days to marathons, you will provide excellent stewardship support and help us to develop solid and long-lasting relationships with our supporters, groups and companies based across the UK.

This exciting role is a fantastic introduction into the wonderful world of fundraising, and it will give the successful candidate the opportunity to learn about different fundraising income streams, all whilst making a huge difference to people affected by primary bone cancer.

Duties will include:

• Providing administrative and operational support across the fundraising team;
• Developing excellent and enduring relationships with current and potential supporters;
• Supporting community-based fundraising volunteers and groups;
• Assisting with the organisation of BCRT’s fundraising campaigns and events;
• Representing BCRT at events;
• Administration of Facebook fundraisers and use of our digital platforms to thank fundraisers and record supporter data;
• Inputting accurate information into our database and maintain up-to-date records to help us make informed decisions;
• Managing stock levels and orders, liaising with suppliers, processing orders, and working with the team to ensure the fulfilment of orders.

Application process

Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter (ideally formatted in Microsoft Word), highlighting your suitability for the position and why you are interested.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 25th June at 10:00am

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Officer to join our small yet dynamic Fundraising team to help grow our income through Charitable Trusts and Foundations and from Statutory bodies. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we look to build a future of excellent frontline services and influential lived experience led campaigning. 

You will play an integral role in delivering on generating income to pursue our strategic priorities, managing high-value Trusts and Statutory relationships, joining a dynamic and ambitious organisation with exciting opportunities for fundraisers to contribute to growth and development.

In this role you will:

· Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of £50k+ prospects, working with fundraising and operational colleagues to develop high-value, strategic and multi-year opportunities.

• Prepare and submit compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies to grow income.

· Account manages key Trusts & Statutory funders, leading on the development of impact reports, and ensuring a bespoke and memorable stewardship experience by developing plans for key funders.

We are looking for the below skills and experience:

• Excellent written communication skills, with evidence of creating bespoke written proposals and reports for Trusts and Foundations and Statutory grant making bodies.
• A strong track record of building and managing a pipeline of high-value trusts prospects, with a proactive, new-business focused outlook.

• A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
• An interest and commitment to migrant and race justice and inclusion

See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail. 

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.

· 1-day additional birthday leave

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status. 

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

For further details, please contact Gjori Langeland Head of Fundraising and Communications.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. 

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.

Closing Date: 5 pm 19th June 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 1st July

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individuals to join our fundraising team as a Supporter Engagement Officer. In this role, you will play a vital role in building and growing relationships with our individual donors and managing digital campaigns and challenge events to help the team raise as much funding as possible to support people experiencing homelessness across London.

About the role:

As the Supporter Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for the stewardship of new and existing donors to becoming regular Single Homeless Project supporters. Working closely with the Supporter Engagement Lead and alongside the fundraising team, you will contribute towards the delivery of achieving SHP's overarching vision of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

In your role, you will be responsible for building and delivering a successful supporter engagement campaigns focusing on:

• Building and growing relationships with our fantastic supporters throughout their journey with Single Homeless Project.
• Supporting with the management and delivery of a portfolio of fundraising events.
• Developing and delivering engaging digital campaigns and content through our online portfolio of products and emergency appeals.
• Working with internal SHP departments to create new concepts for supporter engagement.
• Stewarding new and existing donors to become regular supporters of Single Homeless Project.

Please note the role will follow a hybrid working model, with two days working in our head office in Kings Cross and 3 days WFH.

About you: 

• Highly numerate and attentive to detail, with strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically. 
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven and able to work on own initiative and also as part of a team, meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Experience of working on digital campaigns and understanding of PPC advertising.
• Experience working with other internal departments to maximise collaboration and impact between the teams.
• Experience building and managing relationships with individual donors and external funders.

About us:

Over the past few years we have seen an incredible growth across all areas of fundraising and we are offering you the chance to learn and grow your experience as part of a fast-paced, dynamic, and respected team within SHP. There are plenty of opportunities lead, co-create and collaborate with other departments and some of London's most exciting businesses to develop new paths for helping fund and solve the problem of homelessness in our City. We are a team that has hybrid and flexible working with two days a week in the office. 

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th June at midnight

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 8th July 

Please note we will be interviewing candidates as applications are submitted, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if the positions are filled, please submit your application as soon as possible. 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Are you passionate about providing great stewardship to corporate partners? Zoe’s Place have created a safe, caring and fun place, where parents know their children will receive the best care possible – a home away from home. In order to continue our specialist work, we need to ensure the charity continues to grow its corporate support.  Come and join our friendly team based in Coventry.

If you’d like an informal chat please call Lisa Harrison – Byrne at the hospice.

Villiers Park is generously supported by charitable trusts and foundations, which contribute over £500,000 every year towards our work. The Trusts Manager will build on and develop Villiers Park’s trust fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current and prospective supporters, preparing compelling applications and reports, and seeking new funders and opportunities to help us to realise our goals and those of the communities we serve. Our established portfolio offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Trusts Manager to steward relationships and meet with funders across our hubs, to see our work in action.

This is a rewarding role at an exciting time for Villiers Park. We have four regional hubs cross the UK, with a fifth in development, and an evidence-based approach that makes a proven impact on young people’s lives. We are going into the second year of Scaling Award support from the Fair Education Alliance, which is helping us to extend our impact and reach.

About you

• Passionate about supporting young people from under-represented backgrounds;
• Experience of successfully building relationships with charitable trusts and securing five and six figure gifts;
• Excellent communication skills and able to cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Excellent planning and organisational skills;
• Ability to work autonomously and on own initiative;
• Good understanding of financial information and ability to communicate this effectively;
• A team player, who is personable, curious and empathetic;

• A commitment to learning and professional development;
• An understanding of current fundraising trends and connected with relevant fundraising networks.

Main duties and responsible 

• Prepare and write compelling applications to charitable trusts and foundations who have the capacity to make five and six figure gifts towards the charity’s work;
• Prepare and submit scheduled applications and reports to current funders, ensuring that we hit deadlines and develop relationships with the trusts and foundations currently supporting Villiers Park;
• In collaboration with the Senior Leadership team, and colleagues in Fundraising and Communications, create engaging and accurate reports to current funders that share the impact of their support, including trusts, major donors and university partners;
• Develop and implement targeted stewardship strategies that bring current donors closer to our work;
• Identify new prospects and propose engagement and cultivation strategies;
• With the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and Chief Executive, develop the trusts and philanthropic strategy to support the organisation’s five year plan from 2025;
• Prepare regular financial and pipeline reports, working closely with the Finance team on budgeting and forecasting;
• Support the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships to identify and develop fundraising channels, including family trusts, corporate foundations and legacy giving;
• Ensure compliance with Villiers Park’s safeguarding policies, and with the charity’s gift acceptance and fundraising policies and processes.

This list is not exhaustive and the post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability.

Desirable skills and experience

• Experience of fundraising for an educational or social mobility charity;
• Experience of securing multi-year six figure gifts;
• Interest in extending fundraising knowledge and experience, to include major donors, legacies and university partnerships.

This is a hybrid role with in-person meetings at our office in North Cambridge at least every two weeks.

Location:Hybrid (to meet in Cambridge at least every two weeks)

Salary:£38,000 - £41,000 FTE

Deadline:25 June 2024

Interviews:Interviews will be held online, first stage: 1 July 2024 and the second stage: 8 July 2024

Join our vibrant team at a leading Children's Hospital Charity! Work with the Head of Community and Events to drive our fundraising strategies. Lead exciting projects like Christmas Jumper Day, PJ Day, Summer Virtual, Gaming, and more. Expand our supporter base and boost annual income.

An opportunity to also develop In Memory and Schools campaigns, create innovative fundraising products, and enhance supporter stewardship programs. Manage the Community Fundraising team, ensuring top performance and alignment with our strategic goals. Be part of a mission that makes a real difference in children and young peoples lives!

Please identify your notice period and salary expectation in your cover letter.

Note: Unfortunately we cannot support applications from international candidates at this time

Job Title: Trust Fundraising Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Anywhere in the UK, we are a remote-first organisation

Our mission is to tirelessly support and champion how parents can participate in education and have their voices heard.  We want to be a powerful force for good in education in the UK that strives to bring homes and schools together for the good of all children and society.  We have ambitious plans to increase our impact and are establishing a central fundraising strategy for the first time.  Therefore, we are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser to play a key role in delivering organisational growth. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fledgling Fundraising Team and develop a trust fundraising programme from the ground up.  We are looking for someone with experience in raising funds from trusts and foundations, who is an excellent communicator - spoken and written – and who can undertake research to effectively identify appropriate prospects.  You will help to develop our case for support and develop a suite of proposals and reports that will convey to funders what Parentkind does, what the parents and schools we work with want, and how we support them.  Attention to detail is key, as is the ability to manage your time and prioritise your work.

If you are excited by the potential for helping to establish a brand-new fundraising team and the opportunity to build something transformational alongside passionate and committed colleagues, we would love to hear from you.

You’ll have

• A minimum of two years of experience in trust fundraising
• Demonstrable success in securing four and five-figure gifts
• Experience in managing funder relationships, and developing them into longer-term partnerships
• Strong research skills to help identify suitable prospects whose mission aligns with Parentkind
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication skills - strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality written applications, and proposals and deliver impactful presentations

You’ll get

• To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
• To help build a trust fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
• Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
• 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.

How to apply

A job description is attached to this listing.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Grants, Seth Bara, at seth dot bara at parentkind dot org.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 28th June 2024

Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications received after the deadline.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via video conference.

Parentkind is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally.  We would be grateful if you would complete the equal opportunities monitoring questions when applying online to help us check that we are carrying out our policy of equal opportunities for all people.  The information will be kept confidential and will be separate from your application.  It will have no bearing on your application.

Parentkind is committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities.  Please let us know if you require any adjustments to your application or interview process.

More about Parentkind

Parentkind is a national federated charity that aims to advance education by encouraging the fullest cooperation between home and school, education authorities, central government and all other interested parties and bodies.  We are proud to be the leading membership organisation for parent teacher associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.  Parentkind seeks to represent all these parent groups as they strive to help every child in their school and we support our 12,500 members to raise £122m annually.

As well as helping parent groups on the ground, we provide resources to support parent participation in education at school and home so that every child can thrive and reach their potential.  Ultimately, we want more parents to be empowered to be involved and engaged in their child’s education.  The evidence is clear that parental participation in education benefits children in schools and society and increases the opportunities for social mobility for our younger generations.

We are working towards a future where this is considered an essential ingredient in the success of our children’s education by society, schools and parents themselves by:

• Engaging and inspiring individual parents
• Supporting our PTA and other member associations and growing the number if PTAs across the UK
• Helping schools be parent-friendly through guidance and training
• Working with partners
• Championing the role of those with parental responsibility in their child’s education through our research and by influencing education sector interests and policymakers. 

The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.

Fundraising Events Officer

Location: The role is based at the Trust’s office in West Berkshire with a minimum of three days per week expected to be worked at our Newbury office. Flexible working arrangements are available with the understanding that this must meet the objectives of the charity and requirements of the role.

Accountable to: Fundraising Events Manager

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours of work: Full-time, permanent.

Salary range: £22,000 - £25,000 FTE, depending on experience.

Purpose

This is an exciting and vital role supporting the delivery of the events programme within a leading mental health charity.

We are looking for someone with a love for events and a passion for supporting people wanting to raise money to make a difference for young people’s mental health. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and able to work on multiple projects concurrently. You will be committed to delivering an exceptional supporter experience for our event participants and community fundraisers. Experience within the third sector is desirable but not a necessity.

As Fundraising Events Officer, your role is to support the Fundraising Events Manager to plan, deliver and review an exciting calendar of Charlie Waller fundraising events, supporting a wide range of third-party challenge events and community led activities.

Key responsibilities and duties

The Fundraising Events Officer will support the overall delivery of our varied events programme, bringing their enthusiasm to a calendar of events that aim to raise significant income for the charity, whilst also raising the charities profile and reach. They will play a key role in the delivery of well-loved annual events and support our growing network of event participants. Including but not limited to:

• Supporting the overall delivery of our events programme, working closely with the Fundraising Events Manager, Head of Fundraising and fundraising committees.
• The opportunity to take a lead role on the planning, delivery and evaluation of a number of events, managing the expenditure budget and meeting income targets.
• Maintain event income and supporter records in the database, working closely with the Fundraising Assistant and finance team on processing income and invoices.
• Support the fundraising committees with their activities, providing administrative support and guidance as needed.
• Support the promotion of our fundraising events, writing copy, building emails and supporting social activity.
• Support the development of our event marketing collateral, to support participants fundraising efforts.
• Build relationships with third-party event organisers.
• Provide regular updates on progress against agreed objectives and contribute to wider departmental fundraising reports as required.
• Represent The Charlie Waller Trust at events as required which will include ad-hoc evenings and weekends for which time off in lieu will be given.
• Monitor online fundraising, through supporting those raising funds, to creating and maintaining clear income and communication records.
• Develop excellent and enduring relationships with existing supporters, fundraisers and community groups and engage new audiences. Including recognising and supporting their fundraising efforts and thanking them appropriately.
• Send fundraising materials (including t-shirts, information packs, etc.) to individuals raising money for us.
• Ensure that systems and processes are used as expected, and that our database is being updated and utilised as the central source of information.
• Liaise with a wide variety of people and organisations including supporters of the charity, trainers, funders, other statutory and voluntary organisations who work in the mental health field, and members of the public.
• Ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures.
• Other duties as may be reasonably prescribed by the trust, appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
• Routine call handling as part of the wider office administrative team.

About our Trust

The Charlie Waller Trust was created by the Waller family in 1997 in response to the loss of their son and brother Charlie who tragically took his own life whilst suffering from depression.

We have since become one of the UK’s most respected mental health charities for children and young people. Our overarching mission is to educate young people and those with responsibility for them - parents and carers, teachers, college and university staff, and employers - about children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

The Charlie Waller Trust is a great place to work. We care about mental health and wellbeing in our team and have a positive, enabling workplace culture. Our values drive our work:

• Warm: Positive personal connections are central to mental health; we aim to reflect that in all our relationships with beneficiaries, supporters, staff and volunteers.
• Empowering: We support all those we work with, and who work for us, to use their minds, hearts, energy and creativity to fulfil their potential.
• Collaborative: Partnership and cooperation are at the core of our work; we seek the views of those we wish to support and aim to put them at the centre of our activity.
• Compassionate: We recognise vulnerability in ourselves and others, especially where there is more than one reason people may be vulnerable to mental health problems, discrimination or inequality.
• Open: We believe in being honest about the way we work, our aspirations and where we need to improve; openness and good communication are key to good mental health.

Terms and Conditions

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are working to ensure that our staff represent the communities we aim to support. We activity utilise positive action as set out in the Equalities Act (2010) to ensure we attract and recruit candidates from backgrounds and groups that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We therefore particularly encourage applications from men and non-binary folk, and those from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.

When we recruit, we will ask all our shortlisted candidates to tell us about any reasonable adjustments they need. Our current office is only accessible via a flight of stairs. We would of course discuss home-based working and holding team meetings in an accessible location as appropriate.

Benefits

We want people to thrive at the Trust; we believe you do your best work when you feel your best. That being the case, our team comes first, and we are proud of our culture: we offer a supportive, flexible and enjoyable place to work.

As part of our employed team, the following benefits are available to you:

• Flexible working policy - we're committed to helping you find a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave allowance - pro rata 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service), PLUS bank holidays PLUS the period between Christmas and New Year.
• A workplace pension scheme to support you with saving for your retirement, into which we pay 3%.
• Access to a 'Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan' - helping staff to stay mentally well and to support them through periods of poor mental health. This includes support for the cost of talking therapies where these are not available via the NHS.
• Opportunities to experience our charitable activities and impact at first hand by attending training and events and through involvement in relevant projects.
• Learning and development opportunities specific to job roles and on mental health and wellbeing topics.
• Coaching (offered to CWT pro bono, depending on team member and need).
• Social events and team days.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Time off for volunteering.
• Unpaid leave/sabbatical particularly if this supports personal or professional development (offered after 2 years in post).

To apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter, demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. Applications will not be considered without a covering letter. The deadline for applications is Sunday 30th June.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient and suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you’re interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

You will hear back from us by Friday 5th July, if not before and should you be shortlisted, an interview will take place w/c 8th July and will involve a competency interview along with a short 10-minute task relevant to the role.

We will provide details about the task and provide the interview questions in advance to allow candidates time to prepare.

Person Specification – Fundraising Events Officer

The successful candidate is likely to have most of the following competencies and experience but not necessarily all. If you feel that you are a strong candidate, please do apply.

Skills required and relevant experience

Essential

• Highly organised and able to prioritise, plan effectively and work to deadlines.
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable working with databases to manage supporter records and report on progress.
• Knowledge of standard Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable with digital tools to aid promotion and fundraising.

Desirable

• Experience in using database software or a willingness and competence to pick up this skill quickly.

Attainment

Essential

• Experience of working in an events role or in a similar field

Desirable

• Experience of managing budgets and working to targets
• Experience of evaluating events
• Knowledge of GDPR requirements
• Experience of a variety of different fundraising events
• Knowledge of fundraising in the UK charity sector

Personal attributes

Essential

• Initiative-taker and solution-minded with a can-do attitude towards any task or challenge.
• Professional, enthusiastic and flexible, with a strong willingness to learn.
• An ability to work independently on projects as well as an enthusiasm to support the wider Fundraising Team.
• Great interpersonal and social skills
• A commitment to working to meet the charity’s objectives.
• Enthusiasm for events and community fundraising
• Creativity and willingness to try new things
• Comfortable in representing the charity

Desirable

• Interest in and awareness of mental health issues.

Settle is a charity that supports young adults as they leave the care system and move into their first home. We provide intensive one-to-one support addressing practical life skills, sustaining a tenancy and managing emotional wellbeing. Our preventative approach to homelessness helps care-experienced young people to make long-lasting changes and thrive.

This is an exciting time to join Settle as we look to invest in and grow our fundraising and development capabilities. As Trust and Foundation Fundraising Manager, you’ll be working to generate income which will enable Settle to expand its reach, achieve its strategic goals and, ultimately, make a real difference to the amazing young people we serve.

You’ll work closely with our senior leadership and support team to help deliver our fundraising strategy. Reporting directly to our Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead on writing grant applications, reporting to funders, managing our prospects pipeline and developing and nurturing long-lasting and rewarding relationships with Trust and Foundation funders.

As a potential candidate, you’ll bring at least two years of grant-writing experience to the role and a strong track record of securing 5-6 figure sums. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to step up to a managerial role, or someone already established at that level.

In joining Settle, you’ll be joining a fast growing and truly impactful organisation with lots of opportunity for progression and development within our friendly team. We are proud to have been voted one of Escape the City’s Top 100 companies to ‘escape’ to in 2021. In our recent Staff Satisfcation and Wellbeing Survey, 93% of employees said they'd recommend Settle as a good place to work.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
• Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
• Annual performance and pay progression reviews
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
• Work phone and laptop
• A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events

What we're looking for

You care about improving the lives of our young people
You’re deeply committed to our mission and will go the extra mile to ensure young people are receiving the best quality support they deserve.

You have outstanding writing skills
You’ll have a track record of writing high quality applications to trusts and foundations with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of what funders want to see in an application.

You’re great with people
You’re going to be working with colleagues, partners and young people from a range of backgrounds. It is essential that you demonstrate the compassion and communication skills to build good relationships, and that you are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into all areas of your work.

You take a strategic approach
You apply a considered, research-informed approach, both when identifying and approaching funders. You manage our fundraising pipeline and prospects with the bigger picture in mind, but are also meticulous in your attention to detail, recognising the rigour required in collecting data and in record-keeping, as well as the nuances of grant-writing. You are exceptionally organised and can manage multiple funding deadlines.

You are proactive
You will take ownership and responsibility for Settle’s Trust and Foundation fundraising, and you’ll be able to take initiative as well as instruction, leading on projects independently as well as working collaboratively with other team members when required. You will be able to prioritise your time effectively and approach tasks strategically to reach targets.

You are reflective
You’re continually looking for opportunities to learn and improve, both on your own practice and on Settle’s fundraising practice more broadly. You’re able to recognise areas for development and demonstrate an appetite for continual professional development and growth. You use data and evidence to make decisions and are able to recognise and learn from mistakes. You view feedback as a gift and use it to shape your practice.