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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever.
Our Head of Legacy and In Memory Fundraising leads a small, dedicated and highly-skilled team. Working with the Associate Director of Fundraising and Marketing, the role is responsible for building and developing our vital legacy and in memory programme. The role includes the development of innovative and engaging marketing strategies - including recruitment and stewardship across legacies and in memory - investigating new audiences and channels and requires excellent budgetary management including detailed income forecasting.
With an ambitious approach and natural empathy, you will relish the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge of legacy based fundraising to increase income and optimise opportunities. If you lead by example to create a caring, approachable and supportive environment for all – by listening to each other and working together and enjoy driving through improvements to enable team to deliver, then we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list.
We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. To Beat Macular Disease for all we know we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone.
Interviews: First stage interviews to be held week commencing 15 April 2024
As part of our selection process, we will be asking candidates to deliver a short presentation during 1st stage interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Description
Title: Philanthropy Officer
Reports to: Management Team
Salary: £26,000 per annum pro rata. Potential to earn an annual bonus, based on performance.
Hours: 16 hours per week (flexible)
Based: Hospital based/Hybrid. Vale Wildlife Hospital, Beckford, Glos GL20 7AN
Terms: Initial 12-month contract, with a potential to become permanent. 28 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata).
About Vale Wildlife Hospital
Vale Wildlife Hospital is one of the UK’s largest wildlife rehabilitation hospitals, treating over 7,500 sick, injured, and orphaned animals and birds every year, with an aim to release as many of those casualties as possible, back to the wild, where they belong.
Vale Wildlife Hospital was founded back in 1984 and this year, celebrates 40 years of ‘Helping Britain’s Wildlife’.
The hospital is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for any wildlife casualties to be brought in. Our trained staff also attend large mammal ‘call outs’ and assist emergency services with wildlife, when needed.
Our current running costs are over £60,000 every month and we receive no government funding.
Now we need to make a change to secure the future of Vale Wildlife Hospital, exploring networks and establishing a new model of philanthropic giving, building a pipeline of new supporters.
If you have a successful philanthropy background and want to make a difference to our beautiful British wildlife, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Purpose
This new role has been created to develop the charity’s grant income through compelling and bespoke applications to Trusts and Foundations in support of Vale Wildlife Hospital. To secure gifts and lasting relationships from individuals for our priority programmes.
Your experience of developing strong relationships with supporters, clients or customers alongside your confident, clear, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills will stand you in good stead to thrive in this new role.
We are a collaborative, unique and encouraging team, committed to making a big impact on British wildlife, but we also have fun along the way.
Main Duties
Key Tasks
- To take responsibility for securing donations from grant making Trusts and Foundations.
- To research and apply for eligible funding opportunities, having responsibility of the process (initial application through to monitoring and reporting).
- Ensure your approach follows the charity’s internal processes and policies, and abide to all relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activity, including proposals, applications, and donor interactions, and be able to regularly report this activity back to the Management Team.
- Create compelling cases of need to help tell the ‘story’ and vision of Vale Wildlife Hospital.
- Support the development and delivery of an effective legacy-giving campaign.
General Duties
- Represent the organisational ethos and values to supporters and stakeholders.
- Attend events, networking opportunities, and other external meetings to build relationships with potential donors and raise the profile of the charity, ad hoc as time allows.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned from time to time that are in line with the level of the role.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with interacting and developing relationships with supporters or customers using a variety of channels written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate in writing and orally in a succinct and engaging manner.
- At least two years’ experience administering grant programmes.
- Experience of grants administration procedures, protocols and customer care.
- Experience of prospect research within the not-for-profit sector.
Desirable
- Experience developing and managing relationships with fundraisers and other stakeholders.
Skills and Knowledge
We’re looking for someone who has
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A high level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and flexible approach.
- The ability to take initiative and work independently to manage pieces of work, including taking responsibility for managing projects.
- A good understanding of the charity sector and emerging trends in fundraising.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role is essential to delivering Edward’s Trust fundraising priorities and achieving its financial targets. The Fundraising and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for assisting the CEO and the Fundraising Team in developing and implementing Edward’s Trust income generation strategy.
You will work with the Fundraising Team to deliver income targets from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, build strong relationships with new and existing funders, produce timely reports, monitoring outcomes and evaluating the impact of funding.
Working with the other members of the Fundraising Team you will ensure that the donor experience is the best it can be, relationships are strong and that excellent personalised communication systems are in place, ensuring that donors are communicated with in a timely way and using their preferred methods. You may be required to support other members of the Fundraising Team on fundraising activities where extra resources may be required.
You will lead on continuing to develop and implement the legacy income and regular giving strategies to increase donor support and income.
You will be responsible for taking the lead role in ensuring the database (Donorflex) is maintained, kept up to date and reports are produced.
The role will involve tracking the Fundraising Team budget by creating monthly reports and updates and reforecasting income/expenditure if needed.
To apply for this job please submit your CV and a detailed covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification. CVs only will not be accepted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.