Major Donor Manager Jobs
About Us:
At CHAS, we provide unwavering care for children who may die young and their families, at every step on this hardest of journeys. We make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Since launching our new Strategic Plan in April this year, we’re embarking on our most ambitious journey yet - one that will transform the experience of children’s palliative care across Scotland for dying children and their families. Joining CHAS now is more than just a job; it’s about making a profound, lasting difference for generations to come.
The Role:
We are seeking a Philanthropy Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, aligned to Major Gifts and Trusts.
The Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically focus their resources and skill where it is most needed, to attract, cultivate and retain strategic philanthropic income.
Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy and Trusts Manager you will be instrumental in the recruitment and stewardship of high-level supporters who will help us expand our networks and further our fundraising propositions.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:
- Experience of relationship fundraising, building and sustaining successful relationships
- Experience of managing income and expenditure budgets effectively
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
- Familiarity with the philanthropic sector and expertise in fundraising strategies.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to adapt your style according to the audience.
- Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
- Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
- Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
- Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Further information and how to apply
If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!
Follow the link below to find more information including:
Full job description
·Full list of benefits
·Contact details to arrange an informal chat with the hiring manager.
·Contact details for support with the recruitment process.
To apply you will be asked to answer a couple of questions and submit your CV or complete our full application form.
We expect interviews to take place on Wednesday 9th October.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Birmingham Hospice is looking for a Relief Assistant Shop Manager (RASM) to join its Retail Team to provide assistance and area cover in our Wylde Green, Erdington, Mere Green and Castle Bromwich shops.
As a RASM you will be assisting the shop manager to run the shop and covering their days off and holidays.
Are you a highly motivated and organised individual looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work for a local charity and help make a difference by raising income to help fund care for our patients and families?
No retail experience is required as we can train you; we just require the drive and determination to do a good job.
As RASM you will:
· Own the daily operations in the absence of the Shop Manager
· Achieve income targets by maximising sales & donations
· Provide the highest level of customer service to donors and customers
· Lead by example and support to be able to accept, sort, price, steam & display goods for sale to maximise income within agreed guidelines
· To effectively lead the shop volunteers, respectfully supporting their usual tasks and commitments to meet the shops KPI requirements
· Understand & lead by example to develop a positive team spirit & actively promote the work of the Hospice
· Use of social media to promote the shop
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Maternity Cover
c. 30 hours per week – hybrid working with three days per week based in the office
£28,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Lady Margaret Hall is seeking a motivated, confident and passionate Donor Relations Officer to join the Development Team and ensure we deliver excellent stewardship to our donors.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. Hours and days are negotiable. The Development Team are hybrid working with three days per week based in the office. The position includes some out of hours work for event attendance for which TOIL will be given.
Lady Margaret Hall is in the early stages of a major fundraising campaign in the lead up to our 150th anniversary in 2028. Fundraising activity, particularly at the major gift and regular gift level, is increasing. This increase in donations, forecast to grow significantly as we focus on our 150th campaign, creates a fabulous opportunity for a personable, donor relations focused individual to further develop our stewardship experience.
We offer a wide range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, free lunches and a University contributory pension scheme. Additional benefits include a childcare salary sacrifice scheme, a bicycle purchase scheme, bus and train season tickets, eligibility to apply for a parking permit scheme, employee assistance programme, regular social events and a free annual flu jab.
For more information about the College, full details of the job description and person specification, please go to our website via the Apply button.
If you would like to be considered for this role then please submit a CV and cover letter via our website.
Closing date for applications: midday on 30th September 2024
First interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 9th October and the second interviews are expected to take place on Monday 14th October 2024.
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Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Location: Reloved Brum Charity Shop, Harborne, Birmingham
Hours: 37.5 per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Retail Band 3, £22,623 - £24,471 per year
DBS Requirement: None
“Happy to talk about flexible working”
Our charity shops raise vital funds for Birmingham Hospice. The generosity of our donors and shoppers plays a crucial role in supporting the community, helping us to provide care for local people living with a terminal diagnosis and for their families.
Do you want to join an innovative and trail blazing charity retailer who has been awarded UK charity shop of the year for 2024/25. Our flagship superstore in Harborne, Birmingham, Reloved Brum is seeking to appoint a Floor Manager, who will support the Retail Area Manager and Superstore Manager through being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shopfloor.
In this new, exciting role, you will be responsible for a range of key activities, such as visual merchandising, stock rotation and health and safety. You will supervise and coach shop staff and volunteers. You will drive and maximise sales to meet and exceed targets, ensure the shop is up to brand standards at all times. Additionally, you will be responsible for opening and closing procedures, as well as till operation, making sure that all monies are recorded, secure and banked.
You will always ensure that our customers receive the highest possible standards of customer service, actively seeking to drive customer engagement, seeking feedback to improve the services offered.
We are looking for an enthusiastic; creative individual with bags of personality who puts customers at the heart of their decision making.
If this sounds like the role for you, then we’d love to receive your application. Come and join us in our charity shop like no other!
Requirements:
· You will have a good standard of education
· You will have significant retail experience, and experience of retail management/supervision
· You will have experience in shop merchandising and working within sales targets
· You will be able to provide an excellent customer experience as well as deal with complaints and difficult situations
· You will be a confident communicator and have excellent organisational skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Location: Home based (1 day a week at our Northern Centre)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: circa £31,000 per annum
What we do
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
What you will be doing
As part of the Community Fundraising and Events Team, the Community Fundraising Manager's core role and purpose is to work individually and collaboratively as part of a wider team to deliver fundraising income, recruit and support volunteer and community fundraising supporters, engage and support volunteers and colleagues in the wider organisation, and promote Hearing Dogs in line with our strategy, standards and supporting plan. This role oversees Yorkshire, North East and East Scotland. You can view the full job description on our website.
What you need to succeed
- Proactive and confident self-starter with either direct experience of raising funds or from equivalent experience gained either within the voluntary sector or the commercial world.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills coupled with an enthusiastic and positive approach.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to contribute towards the success of the Community Fundraising team and wider team at Hearing Dogs.
- Computer literate with MS365 applications and knowledge and experience of databases and an ability to keep accurate records of all contacts and relevant information.
- Ability to work on own, without close and constant support and supervision and to be able to handle pressure, deadlines and targets.
How to apply
If you are interested in working with us in this varied and immensely rewarding job, please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience, and how this reflects the essential criteria in the job description.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 7th October 2024
Interviews will be held w/c 14th October 2024 at The Beatrice Wright Centre.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:
· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.
· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.
· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.
To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.
This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity.
Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities, budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.
Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy.
2. Maintain a diverse range of income streams
3. Bid Writing & Reporting
4. Legacy fundraising
5. Corporate relationships
6. Supporter engagement
Employee Benfits:
- SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme,
- eLearning opportunities
- Staff discount scheme
- Free parking
21 - 50
• Provide a rescue service caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. • Rehabilitate the animals in our care and return them to the wild.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Paths for All's vision is for a happier, healthier Scotland where physical activity improves quality of life and wellbeing for all. To achieve this mission, Paths for All are investing in their fundraising capability with a new Head of Income Generation role.
The Head of Income Generation will join Paths for All at an exciting stage, with a roadmap planned but plenty of opportunities to put your personal stamp on the role. Paths for All have some successful existing fundraising products such as their Step Challenge, and a huge volunteer base to tap into. They are continuing to invest, with a brand review also happening – there is plenty of energy, enthusiasm and ambition throughout the organisation, and they need the right person to join the team to use that energy to deliver fundraising success.
Working as a core part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be the fundraising expert for the organisation, providing relevant and useful insight. This role has a great mix of ‘doing the doing’ and operating at a strategic level. There are significant opportunities for income growth across fundraising products, trusts and grants and corporate fundraising. Many areas of potential have not yet been explored.
If you are an experienced leader, looking for a chance to make a fundraising function your own, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a popular cause at a pivotal time.
For further information relating to this position, and how to progress your application please download the candidate pack.
Interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 8th October.
