Part-Time Head Of Individual Giving Jobs
Education should be the means to break the link between demographics and destiny. Yet every week 109 children in England – equivalent to three full classrooms – are asked to leave their schools and never come back, with disastrous personal and societal consequences. The Difference, a young education charity, was founded to change the story on this lost learning. It exists to build the status and expertise of teachers working with vulnerable children, particularly those who are excluded from mainstream schools.
By 2030, The Difference want rates of exclusion and absence to be falling nationally and for schools to be better equipped to support all children, including those who may be vulnerable.
The organisation was born out of a year of research into school exclusions with think-tank IPPR. This research identified a lack of inclusion expertise in schools and proposed a new leadership development programme to fill this gap. In 2018, The Difference founder Kiran hired the team who took this idea from concept to reality, beginning work with our first schools.
The Difference is now a 22-strong team delivering multiple school leadership programmes, alongside a growing research and policy arm. The team is supported by our Youth Advisory Board, made up of young people who have experienced exclusion and who provide their expertise and insights on how school inclusion work should be done. This work is needed more than ever. Effects of COVID-19, coupled with the spiralling cost of living, have substantially increased levels of vulnerability. Schools serving excluded pupils face under-funding. The Difference has had excellent early impact but there is work ahead to capture this, share learning with schools and policy-makers, and grow our capacity to lower exclusions across England.
Our first permanent Head of Fundraising will drive the growth and sustainability of our fundraising function. Having proved the impact on exclusions via our programmes, you will help us generate the income to scale this success across the country. We need an expert fundraiser to support this journey. Join us.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the delivery of a new fundraising strategy for The Difference, motivating and involving key members of the team, particularly the Development and Impact Manager.
- Build and manage a dynamic portfolio of around 20-30 major individual prospects and donors with capacity to give £50k+, working with key stakeholders to solicit and close asks.
- Grow overall fundraised income from £1.25m to £1.9m annually in next 3 years.
- Write and submit funding proposals to major donors, trusts and foundations, and corporate supporters.
- Support the creation of engaging content from our impact data and case studies, for The Difference’s website and social media that could lead to online fundraising, including feeding into writing press releases as required.
- Build relationships with major trusts/foundations, donors or companies to secure 5 and 6 figure income
- Plan and deliver fundraising outreach to build out our list of fundraising pipeline.
Person Specification
- High-value fundraising expertise – major donor fundraising is essential, with one or both of corporate and trusts experience desirable
- A strategic thinker, able to develop, implement and adapt a fundraising strategy
- Expert at influencing and relationship-led in approach
- Entrepreneurial in approach
- Organised and an expert project manager
- Clear and concise in communication style
- Ability to represent The Difference and articulate its values with confidence
Benefits
- 6% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Enhanced sick leave and compassionate leave
- Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
Join Us in Transforming Lives: Head of Fundraising & Comms
Are you ready to make a real difference? At STAMMA, we're on a mission to change perceptions and support those who stammer. If you're passionate about driving positive change, ambitious in your goals, and thrive in a ambitious and supportive environment, this opportunity could be yours.
About Us: STAMMA is a small but impactful charity, committed to empowering individuals who stammer and challenging societal misconceptions. We're a close-knit team with big aspirations, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion and determination.
What You'll Do:
- Strategy Building: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising and communications strategy, using insights from our community to drive impactful campaigns.
- Relationship Cultivation: Forge strong connections with donors, corporates, and grant-makers, showcasing the value and impact of our work.
- Legacy Engagement: Integrate legacy giving into our communications to ensure the lasting support of future generations.
- Community Development: Nurture and expand our donor base while fostering engagement through mass participation events and social gatherings.
Why You?
- Passion for Impact: You're driven by a desire to make a difference and excel in cultivating meaningful relationships.
- Adaptability: You can seamlessly transition between strategic planning and hands-on execution, thriving in a busy and ambitious environment.
- Creativity: You approach challenges with innovative solutions, constantly seeking new ways to engage and inspire.
- Inclusivity: You value diversity and inclusivity, championing our vision of a society where everyone is heard and respected.
- Continuous Growth: You're eager to develop professionally and personally, seizing opportunities for advancement and learning.
Essential Requirements:
- Excellent Fundraising Experience: Great experience in fundraising and communications, with a focus on achieving measurable results.
- Strong Communicator: Outstanding writing skills and the ability to craft compelling narratives across various channels.
- Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and utilising insights to drive decision-making.
- Team Leadership: Experience in motivating and leading teams, both paid staff and volunteers.
- Tech Savvy: Familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce and email marketing tools like MailChimp.
Benefits:
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum.
- Flexible Working: Hybrid or remote, with regular travel to our London office and donor meetings, you will very likely live a commutable distance from London.
- Generous Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional time off over the Christmas period.
- Pension Scheme: Nest pension with contributions matched up to 8%.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our transformative journey, we want to hear from you!
The application process is straightforward, we need a CV and a tailored cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Please email Frederick Hillinger at TPP Recruitment () for the full job pack and to arrange a chat about the role.
Application Deadline: 18th March at 9am Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a passionate team dedicated to creating positive change. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
Join Us and Make Your Mark at STAMMA. Together, We Can Change Lives.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
This new Legacies Manager role is an exciting opportunity to deliver Speech and Language UK's first proactive legacy programme, which is a key part of their new strategy.
For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like an impossible hurdle. Speech and Language UK helps children with communication disabilities and provides a unique combination of specialist therapy, teaching and care for children, information for families, and training for teachers and other professionals.
To deliver their new strategy, the charity have created several exciting new roles, all aimed at embedding a relationship fundraising approach to engaging and inspiring institutional, high net worth and long-term supporters.
As Legacies Manager, you will develop, manage and grow the organisation’s legacies portfolio, including securing legacy pledges and stewarding donors who have chosen to leave a legacy gift.
There is an option to work remotely (UK-based) or hybrid (2dpw in Islington office) for this 21 hours a week, part-time role – please discuss options and FTE implications with Joe.
As Legacies Manager, you will:
- Work alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and implement Legacies operational plans to maximize income in line with agreed targets
- Lead and manage relationships with legacy supporters to achieve and exceed income targets
- Provide insight and learning so that the charity can optimize its initiatives both in lifetime-giving and legacy fundraising
- Build and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of actual and potential legacy supporters
Ideal skills and experience:
- Proven track record in legacy giving
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining relationships with legacy supporters
- Strong understanding of relationship fundraising and legacy giving, including the latest trends and opportunities
- Passion to support Speech and Language UK’s mission and values
Benefits include:
- 28 days per year (including 3 Christmas closure days) plus all bank holidays. 2 additional days annual leave after 5 years’ continuous service
- Life Assurance – x4 annual salary
- Perkbox – Online and instore discounts ranging from retail to restaurants, cinema tickets and fitness.
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline, up to 4 structured counselling sessions, wellbeing resources and much much more!
- Free annual flu vaccinations
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
We are looking for a part time Senior Fundraising Officer for an inspiring medical charity, to focus on growing income from the existing donor database in order to develop mid-level and High Net Worth Individuals programmes.
The Charity
A small, passionate charity dedicated to supporting individuals and their families who are in serious hardship due to age, illness, injury or bereavement. Based in South West London, Hybrid working with an option to work from home one day a week. They offer a great training budget for staff development.
The Role
Work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to implement donor segmentation, build on supporter stewardship and appeal strategies for mid-level and high value individuals.
Identify potential major donors and approach them for support in an appropriate and GDPR compliant manner.
Produce compelling written funding proposals, give verbal presentations and make face to face asks as part of donor solicitation.
Support with the creation and implementation of a legacy and in memory strategy.
The Candidate
Ability to think strategically to identify potential donors, prioritise efforts and develop effective fundraising strategies, including analysing data, assessing donor potential and adapting approaches based on feedback and results.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain donor relationships and understand donor motivations and interests.
Strong written skills with an ability to craft compelling and personalised proposals, with a meticulous attention to detail.
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.