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UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD - Senior Fundraising Executive, Humanities
The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.
We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities. Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.
About the Role
This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties as well as securing support for the activities of the Cultural Programme and Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.
To Be Successful You’ll Need:
- To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
- Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
- The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship
What We Offer
As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance
- Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
- Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional
- Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities
- Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future
- Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings
- Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being
- Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting
- Discounted bus and transit travel
In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.
Application process:
- Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be taken to our online Applicant portal.
- Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application in your own words, in PDF format (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 2 May 2024 can be considered.
Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 10 May 2024, in person in Oxford.
Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
First Give was founded in 2014 to inspire, equip and motivate young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. As we approach our second decade, it is an exciting time to join the charity. Our vision is of a more generous society where all people are willing and able to give their time, money and skills to causes that they care about.
We are currently developing a new strategy which by which we aim to have reached a million young people by 2034. We intend to do this by developing new programmes and activities that will support us to achieve our mission: to create opportunities for young people to be inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that matter to them. Our existing programmes are delivered in partnership with schools across England and Wales, ensuring that as many young people as possible, regardless of their background have the opportunity to take part.
As second most senior leader in the charity, the Deputy Director will provide leadership to the First Give team and support the Board of Trustees and Director with strategy and governance.
The Deputy Director will play an integral role in the development of the charity as we move into our second decade. They will spearhead our fundraising, communications and marketing to ensure the charity has the capacity to deliver against our strategic goals.
Our values at First Give inform who we are and what we do. We are:
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Altruistic
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Inspiring
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Empowering
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Collaborative
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Professional
Location
Remote/hybrid. We welcome applications from across England and Wales, however desk space is available at our London office in West Hampstead should the successful candidate be based in London.
Regular travel to London (approximately once a month) and occasional travel across England and Wales will be required.
Reporting to:
Director
Direct Reports:
Administrator
Key responsibilities
Organisational Leadership and line management
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Deputise for the Director when necessary
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Provide leadership and positive role modelling to the First Give team
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Support organisation-wide improvements and innovation, including strategic planning and organisational structure
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Develop connections and networks that increase the profile and opportunities for the charity
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Work with the Director and Head of Programmes to create opportunities for young people to influence and engage with our work and impact
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Line management of our Administrator
Fundraising
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Work with the Director and consultants to own and implement a robust fundraising strategy to support the organisation as it executes its new strategic plan
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Develop processes for managing fundraising applications and stewardship of existing funders and supporters
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Write and submit high quality, inspiring and tailored funding applications and reports for trusts and foundations (expected to be in the region of £10,000-150,000)
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Identify and develop potential new funding opportunities for First Give, including major donors and corporate funders
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Manage relationships with a set number of key funders, ensuring that we proactively seek feedback, engagement and involvement in our work
New School Partner Recruitment
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Oversee and co-ordinate all new school partner recruitment sales and marketing activity
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Work with our marketing agency to develop and implement marketing campaigns
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Support the Programmes Team to recruit new partner schools in priority regions
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Proactively seek opportunities for growth of the First Give partners network
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Develop and design and production of marketing and sales resources to support all sales activity
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You may also be required to deliver sales meetings with networks including Headteacher meetings and attend conferences to promote the work of the charity
Communications
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Lead the development and manage the delivery of our communications strategy, including all messaging to key stakeholders via a range of appropriate channels, including newsletters, social media and our website
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Be responsible for the First Give website, ensuring it is up to date, relevant and meets the needs of the organisation
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Brand champion, ensuring that all external communications and resources are aligned with our brand identity and tone of voice
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Management of retainer with external design agency
The job description gives an outline of key duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to take on other relevant responsibilities as reasonably requested by their line manager.
Safer recruitment
Safer recruitment and safeguarding is of paramount importance to us, as an organisation that works with and for young people. The successful candidate will be made a conditional offer subject to two references (one of which must be your most recent employer) and any offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.
Person Specification
Essential
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Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change
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Leadership experience, ideally in a charity of similar complexity and scale
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Ability to triage between the strategic and operational with ease and confidence
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Demonstrable success as a fundraiser, particularly bid-writing, reporting and funder stewardship
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Experience of developing and implementing a communications strategy
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Experience of creating a range of content for different audiences and channels including marketing materials, newsletters, blogs, social media content etc…
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Experience developing and implementing successful sales and marketing strategies, preferably in the education sector
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Experience of writing and managing budgets, delivering plans using resources available
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Track record of stakeholder management at senior levels
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Experience of working in or with teachers and schools
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Excellent presentation skills, with an ability to deliver concise, engaging and persuasive presentations
Desirable
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Experience leading the development, implementation and evaluation of marketing activity and campaigns
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Experience of remote line management
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Experience of working in a remote, decentralised team
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Experience of using Salesforce
Why work for First Give?
First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:
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Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance. Annual leave allowance increases year on year after 3 years with First Give.
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Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme.
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As you will use your personal mobile for work, First Give provides a phone allowance to contribute towards your mobile costs.
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Training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation.
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Laptops are provided on a ‘paid for through service’ arrangement and become the employees after three years of service.
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Multiple team socials and volunteering days throughout the year.
The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.
Application process
Please fill out the Microsoft form by clicking the Apply Now button which includes a statement of how you fulfil the specification above, and why you want this role at First Give. Please also fill out our equality & diversity monitoring form (this will not be linked to your application).
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Application closes: Thursday 2nd May, 12pm
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Interviews: Tuesday 7th May
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Start date: ASAP
To create opportunities where young people are inspired and empowered to give their time, money or skills to charities and causes that they care abou
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Stokenchurch (just off Junction 5, M40) Hybrid Working (Remotely up to 3 days per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 37.5hours
Salary: £47,345 - £57,670
In return they offer a competitive salary and great staff benefits such as:
- 25 Days holiday plus a day off for your birthday
- Hybrid Working
- Holiday Trading
- Free annual Flu Vaccination
- Option to purchase a Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Pension Scheme
About the organisation
Our client is one of the UK’s leading air ambulance charities. They continuously push the boundaries of medical intervention, helicopter aviation and on-scene patient care to deliver a unique emergency service to patients, where and when it is most needed.
The role
They are seeking a dynamic senior fundraiser to lead their Philanthropy and Partnerships team. This role presents a great opportunity to build on the success of their growing Philanthropy and Partnerships programme. You will be a member of the Fundraising Leadership Team and manage a team of 5 fundraisers overseeing their major donor, legacy, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnership income streams.
About you
You will have a proven track record of leading fundraising teams and manging high value supporters.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, creativity, and experience in growing income in teams they have led. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders from across the organisation to help deliver long term philanthropic goals.
If this sounds like the right role for you and you have the relevant skills and experience, then they would love to hear from you. Please submit a personalised cover letter along with your CV.
1st stage Interviews will be held on 13 and 14 May 2024
2nd Interview will be held on 20 May 2024
Closing Date: 6th May 2024
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.
You may also have experience in the following: Head of Partnerships, Partnership Management, Philanthropy Manager, Special Events Coordinator, Donor Relations Manager, Fundraising Events Manager, High-Net-Worth Donor Manager, Development Events Specialist, Charity Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Coordinator, Special Events Fundraiser, etc.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
- Position: 6 month FTC (with potential for extension)
- Part time hours will be considered (min 3 days per week)
- Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 pro rata, depending on experience
- Location: Remote first with an office available in Central London
- Deadline for applications: URGENT - This role is interviewing on a rolling basis and will close when filled.
The Position:
Our outstanding charity client is recruiting an Interim Head of Fundraising (Election). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading and managing their fundraising initiatives, helping them to build strong foundations for the future, liaising high-profile donors, and maximising on the increased profile and visibility they will have during this election year.
You will be a key member of the management team and will work closely with teams across the organisation and their high-profile, experienced board to shape organisational ambition and exceptional fundraising practice.
You will also lead an ambitious multi-disciplinary team of fundraisers across all income areas.
Requirements:
- Significant experience of fundraising gained at a senior level, with a proven track record of securing and grant managing six-figure+, multi-year funding from charitable trusts, companies and/or individuals.
- Confident in managing key donor relationships.
- Comfortable directing and supporting senior staff to engage in fundraising.
- Good knowledge of and networks in the UK fundraising space, including working with major donors, charitable trusts and individual giving.
- Experience of working with donor CRM systems to support high quality relationship management, preferably Salesforce.
- Available to start immediately.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Winchester / Hybrid (minimum of 1-2 in the office per week)
We are working in partnership with Hampshire Cultural Trust (HCT), who were established as an independent charity in 2014. HCT operate visitor attractions, galleries, museums, and arts centres across Hampshire, and are responsible for conserving and maintaining one of the largest and most significant regional collections of historical artefacts in the country. Their charitable purpose is to change lives through culture, both for Hampshire’s residents and for visitors to the county, placing particular emphasis on reaching individuals, groups and communities who are vulnerable or disadvantaged, breaking down barriers of access to arts and culture.
HCT are now seeking to appoint a Director of Development to lead and deliver a trust-wide strategic approach to fundraising, in alignment with organisational needs and priorities. The director will develop and lead a high performing team and will be responsible for growing income from a range of sources, including trusts and grants, individual giving and developing a philanthropy programme based on a portfolio of designated funds to support strategic projects and ongoing revenue funding. This role sits on the SLT, with shared responsibility for setting and realising the organisation’s goals, strategic priorities, and business plan.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Significant experience in fundraising, including developing and implementing successful development strategies and securing income from a wide range of sources.
- Significant experience in securing philanthropic gifts at the five and six figure level.
- Strong track record in developing successful proposals and securing grants from trusts and statutory funders, with an ability to convey information in a concise, relevant, and compelling way.
- Experience of managing and developing high-performing teams, and senior stakeholder relationships, including donors and funders.
- Good working knowledge of charity finance, budgeting, and reporting.
We are seeking a strategic and operational fundraiser, with an entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset, and the ability to persuade and influence, and lead and develop.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: Sunday 5 May 2024
Charisma interviews must be completed by: Friday 10 May, prior to shortlisting on Monday 13 May 2024.