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Mothers' Union is a global Christian movement working with people of all faiths and none to develop communities, strengthen families and advocate for change. Our members are active in 83 countries and work tirelessly to serve their communities to build a future where everyone thrives.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals and communities to transform their own lives, both in the UK and around the world? Do you want to work for a Charity made up of members from the communities they empower? Do you have drive, creativity, perseverance and attention to detail? If so, you are just the person we are looking for to take on the role of Senior Trust Foundations Manager at Mothers’ Union.
Have you heard of us? We are 4 million members in 83 countries that respond to needs of the communities we are part of. Our work combats injustice, violence and poverty at local, regional and national levels. From a literacy and agriculture project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, through to consultative status with the United Nations commission for the Status of Women, where we share our grassroots knowledge and experience to help shape international policy and approaches to women’s rights and empowerment. These are just two examples of how we put our faith into action.
We are at an exciting time in our organisational journey. We turn 150 years old in 2026 and are currently in the middle of a transformation and growth strategy that will enable us to support and empower even more communities worldwide. We are looking for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager who will play a pivotal role taking this work to the next level. With an existing portfolio as a platform, you will be eager to review this and create a strategy for growth, looking at how we can package existing and new projects to potential trusts whilst using your research skills to identify and secure complimentary funders.
The ideal candidate
We are looking for a skilled trusts and foundations fundraiser, with expertise of securing 6-figure, multi-year funding from grant funders, charitable foundations, lottery or statutory sources. They should have first class research and prospecting skills that are combined with awareness of innovations and upcoming trends in the area of income generation. Someone who can thrive on collaborative working and combine this strategic thinking, plus being able to work with a diverse range of staff and volunteers to ensure relevant information is captured in proposal creation as well as ensuring outputs are correctly monitored for reporting to donors would be a perfect fit.
Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (Part time, minimum 3 days a week considered)
Please refer our job description for more details.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave (full time) plus up to 4 days of leave (full time) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union.
- Employer pension contribution of 7%.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Two volunteering days per calendar year.
- One away day per calendar year.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Bereavement leave & Compassionate leave
- Season ticket loan.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses.
Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern
This role will be based at our Head Office in central London. Mothers’ Union operates a hybrid working model. Staff are required to work an aggregate minimum of 90 days per calendar year (pro rata for part timers) at our Head Office, Mary Sumner House in central London. Tuesdays are our anchor days where every staff member is expected to be at the office. The 90 days includes anchor Tuesdays. In addition, Thursday is a core working day where part time staff are expected to work, either at home or from the office as needed.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply by sending your CV and a Cover Letter via CharityJob. The Cover Letter should clearly outline how your skills match the main responsibilities of the role.
Please note – only applications with a cover letter, alongside a CV, will be considered.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 12 June 2024. Due to the number of applications we may receive, we will not be able to individually respond to each applicant. Kindly note, we will only be getting in touch with the applicants shortlisted for an interview. We aim to get in touch with the shortlisted candidates after the application deadline.
Equal Opportunity
Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.
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ABOUT US
At Turning Tides, we are dedicated to addressing the issue of homelessness in our community. Our mission is to challenge stigma, generate income, promote diversity, and amplify the voices of those experiencing homelessness. We believe in fostering compassion, garnering public support, and driving social change.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the Communications Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting every aspect of our charity’s work. Working closely with the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging communications across various channels. From crafting compelling narratives to managing digital marketing campaigns, your efforts will raise awareness, drive income generation, and amplify the voices of those we serve.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and implement strategic communication plans to promote our diverse range of initiatives.
- Create compelling content that reflects the diversity of our work and inspires compassion and support from the public.
- Utilise digital marketing tools and platforms to reach a wider audience and drive engagement.
- Manage our WordPress website and ensure its content remains relevant and up-to-date.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging.
- Utilise your project management skills to meet tight deadlines and deliver successful campaigns.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good working knowledge of digital marketing via social media platforms and ecomms.
- Familiarity with the housing association and/or homelessness sector.
- Proven experience in marketing and communications within the Charity Sector.
- Track record of delivering creative ideas and successful marketing campaigns.
- Proficiency in IT tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, publishing software, and databases.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage projects effectively and meet deadlines.
STAFF BENEFITS AT TURNING TIDES
SUPPORTING YOUR WELLBEING AND GROWTH
- Flexible Working: Prioritising work-life balance, we offer flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
- Health Cash Plan: Access a comprehensive health cash plan for contracted employees, supporting your healthcare expenses.
- Community Impact: Join a community-led organisation with a meaningful mission, contributing to positive change.
- Stakeholder Pension Scheme: Participate in our stakeholder pension scheme for a secure financial future.
- Healthcare and Life Assurance: Benefit from healthcare cash plan and life assurance for peace of mind.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access round-the-clock wellbeing support for valuable advice and resources.
- Local Discounts: Enjoy local discounts, including gym memberships, for physical and mental well-being.
- Generous Annual Leave: Receive up to 25 days of annual leave, with potential increases based on service, for personal recharge and interests.
WHY JOIN US?
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness. You will work in a supportive environment where your creativity and ideas are valued, and where you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally.
If you are ready to use your skills to drive positive change, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join us as our Communications Manager and be a part of our mission to create a brighter future for our community.
To apply, please ensure you complete an online application form, including your responses to the questions and upload a copy of your CV and complete an Equal Opportunities Questionnaire.
Successful applicants, dependent on role, will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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Role: Poppy Appeal Manager
Location: Wales – Cardiff & Gwent
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,458 to £31,620 Per Annum
Are you looking to ensure the success of this unique initiative for the Royal British Legion as a Poppy Appeal Manager?
As the Poppy Appeal Manager in the Cardiff and Gwent area, your main role is to achieve income, expenditure, and contribution targets, ensuring the success of the appeal. Collaborating with the Regional Poppy Appeal Manager, you will create and manage an income and expenditure budget, providing monthly commentary. Your responsibilities include to coordinating local supporters, partners, and volunteers, building relationships to maximise fundraising potential.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Relationship management plays a crucial role, where you'll oversee a portfolio of regional corporate partnerships and collaborate with internal departments to achieve collective goals. Effective communication skills are key, enabling you to engage with supporters and stakeholders, ensuring a positive experience for everyone involved.
A distinctive aspect of this role lies in the unique Poppy Appeal activity. Beyond managing relationships and budgets, you'll recruit and induct new Poppy Appeal Organisers, ensuring they have the tools and resources for success. Planning and coordinating the Poppy Appeal launch, including PR and media activities, contribute to the appeal's overall impact.
Your role also involves representing Royal British Legion locally, engaging in outreach activities, and providing updates to key stakeholders. Flexibility is essential, as some evenings, weekends, and overnight stays may be required. The successful candidate will embody the values of the Royal British Legion, demonstrating empathy with its mission and objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess commercial knowledge, financial management skills, and experience in supporter relationship management. Strong planning, organizational, and IT skills are necessary, as is the ability to assess the commercial implications of decisions. The role demands a team player who can engage with diverse client groups, showcasing effective communication skills both in writing and verbally.
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
You will be expected to travel regularly in the course of your work including regularly round Cardiff & Gwent. You will be contracted to your home address, expected to live within Cardiff or Gwent area, where you will be expected to work, when not travelling. Please be aware a full UK driving licence is required for this role. We do require that you are adaptable in your approach, with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary. This role requires some travel further afield for meetings, training and seminars throughout the UK and with occasional overnight stays.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 30th June 2024
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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FUNDRAISING OFFICER - EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 - Medium Organisation
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a passion for our mission to equip our organisation with the financial resources needed to meet our objectives as we work to scale our fundraising by growing our charitable income across all funding streams, maximising supporter engagement and fulfilling fundraising operational duties
This is a new role, joining a small but growing Fundraising and Events Team, and having a real input into our plans and strategies for the future. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the successful candidate will oversee most fundraising income generation activity.
The Fundraising Officer will build positive relationships to secure significant income and develop new relationships with groups, business and individuals, bringing in regular and targeted income through regular donations, fundraising campaigns and events. The ideal candidate will have fundraising experience covering several areas including Individual Giving; Fundraising Appeals/Campaigns as well as experience in managing the operational aspects of fundraising (database, compliance with codes of practice and fundraising regulations, creating fundraising campaigns and ‘asks’). Through this, you will assist the whole organisation in our commitment to showing kindness, raising self-belief, and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we support.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Overview
- Develop, deliver, and monitor a fundraising strategy for The Cinnamon Trust.
- Maximise the contributions and connections with local business and individuals.
- Coordinate all appeals including The Big Walk across all income and media streams.
- Research and utilise new fundraising streams and opportunities such as Payroll Giving, Legacies (with help from The Legacy Officer), in Memory Giving and Online Giving.
Supporter Engagement and Stewardship
- Establish systems, procedures, proactive stewardship, and an engagement programme to provide the highest levels of service to The Trust’s supporters.
- To be responsible for thanking all supporters and managing a supporter engagement journey – ensuring that effective processes are in place and driving levels of satisfaction and loyalty.
- Act as the ‘first point of call’ for all fundraising volunteers and maintaining excellent communication with supporters throughout these processes, in conjunction with other teams.
- Develop and implement Fundraising groups across the UK
Database Management
- To ensure efficient, appropriate data capture and analysis for the purpose of effective stewardship, fundraising and communications.
- Maintain data management standards, assisting with the implementation of processes and policies ensuring best practice is followed.
- Train other staff members to support general fundraising.
- Ensure all records, fundraising data and fundraising administration is kept up to date and all information is GDPR-compliant.
- Reconcile fundraising income with the Finance Manager, including Gift Aid claims, missed, failed payments and Direct Debit cancellations.
Individual Giving
- Develop an Individual Giving and Acquisition strategy that drives growth for individual giving across multi-channel campaigns and initiatives.
- Lead the growth of CT100 monthly giving.
- Work with the Press and PR Manager on fundraising communication and to ensure donors are kept up to date on the difference their support makes.
Fundraising Appeals and Campaigns
- Work alongside teams and PR and Communications Manager to promote The Cinnamon Trust.
- Establish a corporate fundraising strategy with an accompanying narrative, alongside the PR and Communications Manager.
- Tailor campaigns and appeals for different audiences and supporters alongside PR and Communications Manager to target corporates; smaller local businesses and individuals
Staff and Volunteers
- Support with recruiting fundraising volunteers as appropriate.
- Work closely with Head of Operations and PR and Communications Manager to ensure all fundraising is coordinated.
Wider organisational responsibilities
- Read and adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Lead on applications to charitable trusts or statutory bodies with support from the Head of Operations.
- Undertake responsibilities associated with being a member of The Cinnamon Trust
- Perform all the duties required by the post in line with The Trust’s ethos and values statement, its commitment to a policy of equal opportunity and its aim of serving the community in a caring and practical manner.
- Carry out other duties as agreed by the Chief Executive Officer.
- In agreement with your line manager, pursue a personal programme of learning and development to enhance your skills and performance.
Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our team as we take our fundraising plans to the next level.
As we enter our seventh year as a charity and our work established within West Wales, we are now getting set to fulfil our mission that all children, wherever they reside in Wales, should be able to access the right support, at the right time.
Our fundraising Officer role is being created to develop and lead across all aspects of fundraising and is an exciting position for someone with fundraising experience looking for a new challenge. Working with a small but growing team of volunteers and staff you will have an opportunity to put your stamp on our work and ensure we are able to support beneficiaries now and in the future. Whether your background is as a crowdfunding wizard, or a community queen, the right attitude and aptitude are as important as your credentials!
The role is offered full or part-time and with the flexibility of office based at our base in Pembrokeshire or working remotely from anywhere within Wales. The role will support our work across Wales and will have regular travel around the country and meetings and work at our centre.
Sandy Bear exist to support children, young people and families in the lead up to or following a bereavement across Wales.
About us
Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since 1824, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.
We're looking for a temporary Face-to-Face (F2F) Manager in the North and East region. This is a fantastic opportunity within the RNLI to play a vital role in developing and growing the RNLI in-house F2F Fundraising team.
This role will be required to manage a team of face-to-face fundraisers who will sign up regular supporters within a defined geographical area and raise vital long-term funding for the charity. This will include opportunities to work alongside other specialist teams including our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards, playing an integral part in reaching both local and team income targets and contributing towards the wider objectives of the RNLI.
Some of the benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cash plan
- A vehicle will be made available to you to perform your role
- Flexible working
Your role
As a F2F Manager you will:
- Recruit, train and performance manage a team of motivated F2F Fundraisers.
- Manage and develop a portfolio of fundraising locations in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Cleveland and Yorkshire areas.
- Measure performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) i.e. targets and budget.
- Create and execute detailed delivery plans, mitigating for risks and opportunities.
- Maintain and develop internal and external stakeholder relationships.
About you
Working at the frontline of our fundraising activities, you’ll have excellent communication skills, people management capabilities, proven track record of working to targets and a passion to manage a team who engage with the beach-going public and event visitors to get their commitment for regular support for the cause.
You’ll be an effective team player with a pragmatic and solution focussed approach to problem solving and a calm approach to a busy workload. You’ll be positive, confident, determined, resilient, with very strong communication skills and naturally outgoing.
You’ll be a self-starter who can lead an energetic and innovative team to success. Able to adhere to codes of conduct, policies and be Fundraising Regulator compliant in all that you do and deliver. You’ll be flexible and prepared to work out of office hours with considerable travel throughout the year, peaking through the summer months. Substantial annual leave during the summer would not be practical for this role.
To be considered as the F2F Manager (North East), you will need:
- Proven experience and success in face-to-face fundraising. This will either have been gained working for a charity or a fundraising agency.
- Evidence of managing and motivating a team of paid staff or volunteers to achieve goals/targets.
- Excellent communication skills and teamworking ethos.
- Self-motivation and ability to create and prioritise own workload.
This post requires a valid driving licence.
This post is subject to clearance of a finance check - satisfactory to the RNLI.
Other organisations may call this role Engagement Manager, Fundraising Manager, Face to Face Manager.
So, as a F2F Manager, if you will have the ability to lead a team to achieve targets and want to see how this role supports our organisation’s aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you. Please apply via the button shown.
Closing date: 16 June 2024.
Interview date: 20 June 2024
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment or exploitation. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
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This is an exciting opportunity for a major donor fundraiser to join CSW, to initiate and develop strong relationships with individuals and corporates who have the capacity to make significant donations to CSW and to steward these relationships towards deeper engagement with CSW year after year.
Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)
- Develop a Major Gifts strategy that delivers agreed income goals and leads to increased and multi-year financial commitments from Major Donors.
- Develop individual cultivation plans for Major Donors that provide opportunities for them to make impactful gifts, pray and campaign.
- Research and write funding proposals and cases for support and adapt as needed.
- Produce and send regular letters and reports demonstrating the impact of gifts.
- Develop relationships with a small pool of Corporates that leads to increased engagement and income generation.
The Person
You are an excellent communicator, self-motivated and passionate about enabling donors to channel their wealth to meet the greatest needs. You have strong inter-personal skills which you are able to use to build internal and external relationships. You are able to inspire people to make a difference through their giving and you are just as passionate about communicating the impact of their gift. You are proactive and willing to work well with others to achieve targets.
You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all.
Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)
- A minimum of three years’ major donor fundraising experience for a charity.
- Proven track record of securing five-figure and six-figure gifts from major donors.
- Experience of providing excellent stewardship to major donors.
- Excellent communication skills, especially verbal and written English
- Writing compelling funding applications/ proposals that match donors’ interests with CSW’s mission and activities.
CSW Benefits
We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution, 30 days holiday after 5 years’ service, 3 month paid Sabbatical after 10 years’ service.
Please also fill out the attached application questions.
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About Home-Start:
We are a community-based charity with 30 years’ experience of supporting local families with children under the age of 5. We offer our combination of home-visiting, counselling and group support to families across Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere districts. By offering parents the support and guidance they need when their children are young, we can prevent crisis and ensure children have the best possible start in life. We tailor support to the needs of each family, supporting them to identify and tackle their most pressing needs. Our practical support ensures children have a safer, more stable home environment; our ethos of building family resilience ensures parents are better equipped to cope with adverse circumstances; and our focus on promoting a more secure parent-child attachment ensures parents can identify the kind of support their children need to thrive.
Working closely with colleagues from across the organisation and our contacts within the community, the successful applicant will support the external communications of the charity, helping to extend the reach of the charity. Raising awareness, developing donor and supporter relationships, working with the Directors to identify and develop funding streams.
The role:
As a Community Engagement and Fundraising Officer, you will play a vital role in helping our charity manage and develop relationships with our donors, supporters and our existing key relationships, whilst identifying and creating new relationships in our local areas to garner support and promote our services.
- You will be responsible for delivering activity to maximise fundraising from our community, including schools, individuals, local businesses and community groups. You will proactively recruit, grow and nurture supporters, empowering them to manage their own fundraising activities.
- You will manage our annual challenge event programme from supporter engagement, assisting fundraisers journey and utilising tools to maximise supporter’s impact.
- Crucial to your role will be building strong and lasting relationships with supporters, colleagues and volunteers, positively engaging with members of the public and maximising all fundraising opportunities.
What you’ll do:Principle duties and responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the delivery of effective Community Engagement and Fundraising.
- Actively promote all aspects of Home-Start Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere to local businesses, schools, community organisations, volunteer groups, and individuals.
- Motivate and influence supporters to independently manage their own fundraising activities, with your support, being the main contact for supporters.
- Work closely the Business Support Officer to manage and create social media content to promote fundraising activities, relationships with supporters and the relationships you build in the community.
- Prepare and deliver individualised communications, presentations and assemblies for a diverse range of audiences.
- Attend and run activities at a variety of community events when required, to ensure a strong presence from Home-Start Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere in the communities where we support.
- Identify and implement new fundraising opportunities and initiatives.
- Work closely with the other Community engagement and fundraisers, building on local knowledge, sharing best practice and creating a peer circle of support, including peers from HSUK our parent company.
- Act as an advocate within the community. Uphold our values, and communicate with enthusiasm, credibility, conviction and knowledge.
- This role will require occasional weekend and evening working.
- Keep up to date with all fundraising legal implications.
- You will be responsible for creating our quarterly newsletter, working with the rest of the team, to engage with our supporters.
- Create Bi-monthly board reports on the growth of community engagement, communications and fundraising, which will go directly to the trustee board. Occasional attendance at board, building a relationship with a trustee identified to manage fundraising.
- Annually, you will lead on the creation of the annual report and social impact reporting working across the team.
- Creating strong relationships with local magazines and identifying and managing news tools to ensure that we are sharing our successes and informing our audiences of our services. Occasionally creating press releases for campaigns and building a network of people to help share our news as far and wide as possible.
- You will also be involved in the updating of our website, working with the Business Support Officer and volunteers to ensure our website remains the best tool to advertise what we do.
- Creating and nurturing a small group of fundraising support volunteers to help facilitate events and share our story in the community.
What you’ll bring:Experience
- Preferable, fundraising experience of 1 year, in a community engagement or fundraising role in the charity sector.
- Demonstrable experience in building relationships within the community and with fundraisers.
- Demonstrable experience in managing your own income budget and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets. Analysis of income data, identifying trends, evaluating activity and ROI, and ensuring key learnings and insight are fed into planning and budgeting of future activity as appropriate.
- Demonstrated success in coordinating events, campaigns and initiatives.
- Familiarity with donor databases, CRM systems, and fundraising software.
- Able to provide direction, energy and capability to lead fundraising volunteers at community events.
- Understanding of fundraising principles, best practices, and ethical standards.
- Knowledge of Community Engagement and different fundraising channels.
- Awareness of current trends and innovations in fundraising.
Skills
- A motivated, articulate and confident communicator.
- A passion for making a difference to families and young children.
- An ability to analyse data.
- Understanding of risk management.
- Experience of client relationship management databases.
- Understanding of content creation systems such as Mail Chimp and Canva.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills including excellent attention to detail and effective time management.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a varied group of stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for the vision of Home-Start Watford and Three Rivers and alignment with their values for supporting families.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a positive and can-do attitude.
- Creative approach to a limited marketing budget and working within a small team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and campaigns.
- Ability to represent the organisation professionally and ethically.
- Strong client facing aptitude and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Calm and patient when dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Team Player: working collaboratively and flexibly to achieve outcomes and keen to add value to the organisation’s culture and ethos.
What you’ll get
- Working with a small, friendly, supportive team, who are supported by a proactive trustee board.
- Flexible working.
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Job satisfaction, changing families lives and enabling children to have the childhood they deserve.
- Working in the charity hub, based near Leavesden film studios, in a modern office space, sitting amongst other charities and the local CVS, W3RT, within a collaborative and supportive workspace.
- Café and dining facilities, including outside space.
- Free onsite parking.
Closing date is July 11th at 5pm 2024, interviews are likely to take place w.c. 22nd July, in person, at our offices in Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role involves being the first point of contact for a wide range of enquirers and supporters, assisting with the implementation of a regular giving strategy and supporting donor communications and retention. Day to day task will include ensuring accurate records on the Development database, supporting the work of Alumni with a range of events and promoting the work of the Development Office with the use of social media.
The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively nurture relationships with a range of external contacts.
This post is a varied and busy role and will require someone who is highly organised, has proven ICT skills ideally with some knowledge of CRM systems, and is willing to deal with a variety of tasks with a ‘can do’ and flexible approach to work. Previous experience of working in fundraising ideally within the education or charity sector would be an advantage.
Salary: Competitive salary discussed at interview.
Hours: 8.30 to 4.30 Monday to Friday on an all year contract.
Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including Bank Holidays
This role is fixed term for one year in the first instance.
Closing date: Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 a.m. on Monday 17th June 2024. Interviews are planned for week commencing 24th June 2024.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
- We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic team member, who will work closely with the Partnerships Manager.
- You will help provide excellent account management to our valued partners, encouraging them to think of new and innovative ways to support us, also working to build our profile in the local area.
- You will lead on coordinating our corporate volunteers; working closely with the services teams to come up with engaging volunteering opportunities and ensuring our corporate volunteers have a great experience when they give their time to us.
- We are looking for a personable and professional self-starter who is comfortable communicating with people at all levels and sometimes representing the charity at fundraising events.
- This role would suit someone who currently works in a fundraising role and is looking to develop their career within corporate partnerships or, someone with a customer service/account management background who has excellent relationship building skills.
Salary: £33,860
Closing Date: Tuesday 11th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 18th June
Full job description can be found on our website
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a self-motivated and ambitious individual with experience of building lasting relationships that make a meaningful impact?
We have ambitious growth plans for community fundraising and regional partnerships at British Heart Foundation (BHF), and we are recruiting for several Fundraising Manager roles across the UK. We offer sector-leading benefits including private healthcare, excellent pension, and 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
BHF’s vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory disease, conditions that will impact more than half of us in our lifetime. It’s more important than ever that we build on our fundraising expertise to raise vital funds to save more lives.
We are looking for a talented person to join our team from the private, public or third sector, who can demonstrate:
- Knowledge and experience of building relationships with a variety of diverse audiences to achieve financial targets.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to motivate and inspire supporters.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational skills with firm understanding of KPIs, targets, budgeting, and risk mitigation plans.
- Curious and data driven to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities.
- Creative thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills.
About the role
Across your geographic area of South East Wales, you will:
- Identify, develop, and steward supporter relationships with businesses, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.
- Understand supporter motivations, identifying opportunities across the Charity that inspire and engage, enabling them to achieve their fundraising goals and reach their potential.
- Identify and steward corporate prospects using a pipeline process resulting in applying for and converting opportunities.
- Be proactive within your area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the Charity.
- Manage supporters effectively using our CRM system (OneCRM) to provide excellent stewardship.
- Meet agreed financial targets, provide monthly financial progress reports, and put mitigation plans in place for any shortfall.
Promote the BHF’s activities and campaigns to raise awareness and drive income.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced growing team, in an organisation that supports the nations hearts from their first heartbeat to their last.
Working arrangements
This is 12 month fixed term contract covering family leave.
- This is a field-based role covering South East Wales. You will need to live in South East Wales or be able to relocate to this region.
- Regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK.
- You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
- There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
What we can offer you
When you join the BHF, you become part of our MyBHF Career Academy, where we'll help you grow, learn, and develop your career.
We offer our staff generous benefits, such as:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
- Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
- Life assurance.
- Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme.
Please note that we are unlikely to be able to sponsor applicants for this role, as it does not meet the minimum salary criteria for sponsorship eligibility.
Y cyfle
Ydych chi'n berson uchelgeisiol a llawn cymhelliant sydd â phrofiad o feithrin perthnasoedd hirdymor sy'n cael effaith gadarnhaol?
Mae gennym gynlluniau uchelgeisiol ar gyfer twf yn ein partneriaethau codi arian cymunedol a'n partneriaethau rhanbarthol yn y British Heart Foundation (BHF), ac rydym yn chwilio am sawl Rheolwr Codi Arian ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Rydym yn cynnig buddion gyda'r gorau yn y sector, yn cynnwys gofal iechyd preifat, pensiwn rhagorol, a 30 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol, ynghyd â gwyliau banc.
Gweledigaeth y BHF yw cael byd heb ofn clefydau’r galon a chylchrediad y gwaed, sy'n gyflyrau a fydd yn effeithio ar fwy na'n hanner ni yn ystod ein hoes. Mae'n bwysicach nag erioed ein bod yn adeiladu ar ein harbenigedd mewn codi arian er mwyn achub rhagor o fywydau.
Rydym yn chwilio am rywun dawnus i ymuno â'n tîm o'r sector preifat, y sector cyhoeddus neu'r trydydd sector – rhywun sy'n:
- Wybodus ac yn brofiadol mewn meithrin perthnasoedd gyda chynulleidfaoedd amrywiol er mwyn cyrraedd targedau ariannol.
- Gallu cyfathrebu'n rhagorol (yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar) ac yn gallu ysgogi ac ysbrydoli cefnogwyr.
- Gallu rheoli nifer o flaenoriaethau sy'n cystadlu â'i gilydd, a hynny er mwyn gwneud gwaith yn brydlon.
- Trefnydd ardderchog ac sydd â dealltwriaeth gadarn o KPIs, targedau, cyllidebu, a chynlluniau lleihau risgiau.
- Chwilfrydig ac yn trin data'n fedrus er mwyn rhoi darlun eglur a dadansoddol, a chanfod a meithrin cyfleoedd.
- Meddwl yn greadigol ac yn eithriadol o dda am ddatrys problemau.
Gair am y swydd
Ledled eich ardal ddaearyddol, De-ddwyrain Cymru, byddwch yn:
- Sefydlu, datblygu a stiwardio perthnasoedd â chefnogwyr fel busnesau, grwpiau codi arian, a chyfranwyr hael.
- Deall cymhellion cefnogwyr, gan ganfod cyfleoedd ar draws yr Elusen i ysbrydoli ac ymgysylltu â nhw, gan eu galluogi i gyrraedd eu targedau codi arian a gwireddu eu potensial.
- Canfod cwmnïau sy'n gefnogwyr posibl a stiwardio'r berthynas gan ddefnyddio proses systematig a fydd yn arwain at ymgeisio am gefnogaeth a'i sicrhau.
- Bod yn rhagweithiol yn eich ardal wrth ganfod cyfleoedd i godi arian a chodi ymwybyddiaeth o'r Elusen.
- Rheoli cefnogwyr yn effeithiol gan ddefnyddio ein system CRM (OneCRM) i sicrhau stiwardiaeth ragorol.
- Cyrraedd targedau ariannol y cytunwyd arnynt, darparu adroddiadau ariannol misol, a rhoi cynlluniau lliniaru ar waith ar gyfer unrhyw ddiffyg.
Hyrwyddo gweithgareddau ac ymgyrchoedd y BHF i godi ymwybyddiaeth a chynyddu incwm.
Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â thîm prysur sy'n tyfu, mewn sefydliad sy’n cefnogi calonnau’r genedl o’u curiad cyntaf i’r olaf.
Trefniadau gweithio
Contract cyfnod penodol am 12 mis oherwydd absenoldeb teuluol yw hwn.
Bydd y sawl a benodir yn gweithio yn y maes yn Ne-ddwyrain Cymru. Bydd angen eich bod yn byw yn Ne Cymru neu'n gallu symud i'r ardal.
Teithio'n rheolaidd o fewn yr ardal, ac yn achlysurol i rannau eraill o'r Deyrnas Unedig.
Rhaid bod gennych drwydded yrru lawn y Deyrnas Unedig pan wnewch y cais ac y gallwch ddefnyddio'ch cerbyd eich hunan.
Bydd angen bod yn hyblyg a gweithio y tu allan i oriau i gefnogi gweithgareddau gyda'r nos ac ar benwythnosau yn achlysurol. Cewch eich digolledu am hyn ag amser i ffwrdd yn lle'r oriau a weithiwch.
Beth y gallwn ei gynnig i chi
Mae ein buddion hael i staff yn cynnwys:
- 30 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol ynghyd â gwyliau banc.
- Yswiriant meddygol preifat, trefniant iechyd deintyddol, ac arian tuag at aelodaeth o gampfa.
- Cynllun pensiwn â chyfraniad o hyd at 10% gan y cyflogwr.
- Tâl llawn am 12 wythnos ar gyfer absenoldeb am resymau teuluol yn cynnwys absenoldeb mamolaeth, tadolaeth a mabwysiadu.
- Aswiriant bywyd.
- Absenoldeb ychwanegol o hyd at 10 diwrnod â thâl os bydd ar weithwyr angen mwy o amser i ffwrdd o'r gwaith i ofalu amdanynt eu hunain neu eraill sy'n agos atynt.
- Rydym yn gofalu am lesiant ein gweithwyr trwy ein rhaglen Live Well. Work Well. sy'n cynnig gweithgareddau, cyfleoedd a chyngor i'ch helpu i fyw bywyd iach a hapus, gartref ac yn y gwaith. Rydym yn cofleidio amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant ac yn annog ein holl gydweithwyr i fod yn nhw eu hunain.
Sylwch: Mae'n annhebygol y byddwn yn gallu noddi ymgeiswyr ar gyfer y rôl hon, gan nad yw'n bodloni'r meini prawf ar gyfer isafswm cyflog i fod yn gymwys am nawdd.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Phyllis Tuckwell provides supportive and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness. Based in Farnham and Guildford, we serve a population of 550,000 across West Surrey and part of North East Hampshire.
We are about to embark on a very exciting time as we build a new hospice. This Community Fundraising Manager role will play an important part in leading a team to deliver the best supporter care to our community as they fundraise for us not only in support of the upcoming Capital Appeal but also to continue to provide the current and ongoing care to our patients.
Community Fundraising Manager FTC (Maternity Cover)
37 hours per week (Part time/flexible hours considered)
Salary: £32,760 - £34,672 per annum WTE based on 37 hours (dependant on experience)
Hybrid working – with a minimum of 2 days a week based in Farnham.
We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager to come and lead our team of Community Fundraisers in a very exciting year. We are just embarking on building a New Hospice, launching a capital appeal whilst also delivering a very busy community fundraising calendar. There couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us and play a key role in this transformational year!
Are you looking for a fun, varied role, where no two days are the same? Do you love working with the local community, inspiring them into action and leading a team to deliver excellent supporter care? You will need to be enthusiastic, professional, an excellent presenter and a strong leader that can both manage a team, think strategically, and deliver results.
If you would like to find out more before applying, then please do get in touch, I would love to hear from you. Ruth Masters – Head of Fundraising (Community, Corporate & Events)
A full driving licence and car is required for this position.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience managing a small team to deliver results.
- Have experience in community fundraising management, managing budgets and targets.
- Have the ability to manage conflicting priorities and be adaptable to changing demands on your time.
- Be a natural people person with strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences and ages on the phone, face to face and in written comms.
- Be proactive and seek out opportunities to raise awareness and funds.
- Have excellent presentation skills.
- Have experience working with supporters/customers/volunteers to deliver exceptional service and support, with a solution-focused approach.
- Be confident in managing your own time with the ability to work independently with a proactive approach.
- Enjoy building effective relationships with colleagues as part of a lively team.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours as the role involves some evening and weekend working and be prepared to travel across the PT catchment area to maximise fundraiser support.
In return we offer:
- 6 weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
- Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions to 7.5%)
- Excellent education and training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Staff Benefit Voucher Scheme
- Blue Light Card membership
Further information can be obtained from Ruth Masters, Head of Fundraising.
If you are unable to apply online, application packs are available from HR.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 10th June 2024
Interviews to be held week commencing 17th June 2024
This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Phyllis Tuckwell is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Post no: 597
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £35,020 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to work for Mind BLMK as part of the Fundraising & Engagement Team.
The Fundraising and Engagement Manager will lead the development and successful rollout of Mind BLMK’s Fundraising and Engagement strategy, annual plans, generation income and key project work which aim to deliver significant net income growth and increase awareness by maximising local support.
The successful applicant will ensure the Fundraising and Engagement strategy meets the needs of supporters, including those affected by mental health issues, as appropriate.
Key Duties
- Be the leading authority on Fundraising and Engagement activity at Mind BLMK, devising the strategies as well as developing and delivering the annual operational plan.
- Maintain a strong strategic vision of Fundraising and Engagement activity at Mind BLMK and ensure developments are in line with the wider organisation strategies. Support colleagues to embrace change for long-term benefit.
- Ensure the Fundraising and Engagement strategy meets the needs of supporters, including those affected by mental health issues, as appropriate.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the department in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of the Fundraising and Engagement support role).
- Manage and develop the risk analysis of Fundraising income to provide up-to-date financial forecasts to Line Manager / CEO and Board as required.
- Take a leadership role within the organisation to promote collaborative working with colleagues to deliver on Fundraising and communication potential.
- Provide expert advice on fundraising to wider Mind BLMK colleagues, volunteers and supporters on Fundraising theory and operational delivery, as required.
- Source and nurture local major donors, building and maintaining the relationships to deliver on Fundraising targets.
- Contribute to local trust and grant applications, working collaboratively with colleagues and following agreed systems and processes.
- Deliver successful portfolio of local events which meet or exceed agreed participant numbers, average raised per participant and overall return on investment.
- Provide exceptional stewardship to current supporters to ensure that income and opportunities are maximised in accordance with Fundraising processes.
- Hold responsibility for the implementation of Mind branding guidelines and specifications across the organisation, reviewing, monitoring and advising as necessary to ensure corporate identity is maintained in line with Mind BLMK policies and procedures.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on 20th June 2024
Interview date: 2nd July 2024
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
- Are you an experienced corporate fundraiser with an interest in working within a mission driven organisation transforming lives through STEM education?
- Are you creative, strategic, highly organised, a confident and effective communicator and strong team player?
STEM Learning is looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to drive new donor engagement and secure sustainable, multi-year funding.
If you are seeking a dynamic and engaging role which offers you the chance to play a pivotal role within a highly purpose driven business, then this could be the job for you.
About Us
At STEM Learning, we believe that every young person deserves access to quality STEM education, regardless of their background. Our vision? To empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. Here’s how we do it:
- Professional Development: We provide subject-specific training for teachers and educators in Science and Computer Science.
- Resources: Our quality-assured materials enhance teaching and learning.
- Destination STEM: A world of student-facing experiences awaits!
- STEM Ambassadors: Imagine 30,000 volunteers from 7,500 employers inspiring the next generation. That’s us!
The Role
You will be an exemplary relationship builder and have experience in developing multi-faceted corporate partnerships. With experience of applying to corporates, trusts, and foundations to secure 6+ figure donations over multiple years, you will be comfortable developing a strong pipeline of new business to meet income targets. This role will identify and cultivate new business and relationships to advance the mission and goals of STEM Learning.
Our Ideal Candidate
Candidates will demonstrate our values: Sustainable – Innovative – Proactive
To be successful as Head of Fundraising:
- You will have an entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership for identifying opportunities for new funds and contributing to the overall fundraising strategy of STEM Learning.
- Adaptable and agile, you may already have an existing range of investor contacts and will be required to develop external relationships with institutional investors and High Net Worth individuals.
- Confident and communicative, you possess exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills – feeling at ease in presenting to a range of audiences made up of C-level executives, decision makers and High Net Worth Individuals. You must be comfortable ‘making the ask’.
- You will have strong networking skills at events and conferences - gaining insights into market trends and opportunities, helping you to develop a full understanding of the investment landscape and constantly seek out ways to grow our business.
- You will be able manage multiple priorities and influence others and demonstrate your knowledge of the business and its strategic priorities to achieve our goals.
- You will be comfortable delivering at pace with the ability to manage your work in a fast-moving environment whilst prioritising your tasks effectively to maintain momentum.
Our Benefits
- 30 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Access to an excellent pension scheme
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; electric car scheme, health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Next Steps
Closing date for applications: 09:00, Monday 10 June 2024
To Apply
Please provide us with:
- Your up-to-date CV including the contact details of two referees (please note, references will not be approached without your permission)
- A covering letter (no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4) explaining your interest in the role and why you think you would be the ideal candidate.
STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're recruiting for a new Fundraising Assistant to join our Fundraising Team at Cherry Trees...
Job title: Fundraising Assistant
Job type: Permanent, full time 37.5h p/w (part time working considered)
Location: Cherry Trees, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RS
Salary: £22,360 p.a.
About Cherry Trees
Cherry Trees helps to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities that gives families a much-needed meaningful respite break.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive person to join our small yet ambitious fundraising and communications team at Cherry Trees as Fundraising Assistant. Whilst support and administration are at the heart of this role, you will play a key part in supporting the team with sight and activity across all fundraising areas and could be a great opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into fundraising.
We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processed to improve on efficiency.
Key responsibilities
1. Fundraising
- To be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries that come in by telephone, email, and post.
- Support the team by recording and sending fundraising materials to those raising money for us through events and challenge event.
- Ensure letters, certificates and emails are processed in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Provide support to the events and individual giving teams and their programme of activity.
- Supporting the Head of Fundraising with partnerships, community groups and club activity.
- To develop a good understanding of our fundraising activity and to maintain the processes behind registration and online giving platforms such as JustGiving.
- Monitoring and replenishment of office supplies.
- Help to actively promote participation in our fundraising events and activities.
- Other general fundraising and administration duties, as and when required to ensure the smooth running of the department including assisting in other team projects when they arise.
- To represent Cherry Trees on occasion at community events or other activity, and being flexibility and willing to travel and attend events outside normal office hours (time off in lieu given).
- Support the Community and Events Officer in volunteer recruitment and management.
2. Stewardship
- Provide excellent support and stewardship to our supporters, challenge event participants, individual givers, community supporters and volunteers.
- Build, manage and maintain rewarding relationships with existing and new supporters and colleagues and teams across Cherry Trees with a ‘friendly-face’ approach.
3. Information Management
- Using the fundraising database (Donorfy) ensure all activity and correspondence is recorded accurately, as well as supporting our team’s financial processes and data export needs (training will be provided).
- Be responsible for ensuring all records are maintained/updated on the fundraising database.
- To develop an in-depth knowledge of the database to be the go-to person, and identify opportunities to support your own activity and that of the team.
- Continuously aim to improve the efficiency of administration processes necessary for the smooth running of the fundraising department.
- Ensure that data processing is in accordance with GDPR compliance.
4. Finance and other
- To ensure all donations are processed and on the fundraising database, correctly, and supporters are thanked in a timely manner.
- To process the weekly fundraising income and financial reconciliation, with the support of volunteers (training will be provided).
- To undertake other reasonable activities as required by your line manager.
About You
- Understanding the value of our supporters: You will need to help build our relationships and processes to ensure we can make everyone feel as special as they are, whilst growing the number of people supporting us.
- Passionate about the charity sector: You are enthusiastic about the mission of Cherry Trees and committed to supporting families and children with complex disabilities.
- Strong organisational skills: You have a keen eye for detail and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a busy fundraising environment.
- Excellent communication skills: You are confident in both written and verbal communication, able to engage effectively with supporters, colleagues, and the wider community.
- Tech-aware: You are comfortable using databases, Microsoft programmes, and online giving platforms, with a willingness to learn new tools and software. Full training will be provided.
- Team player with initiative: You thrive in a collaborative setting but are also proactive and capable of working independently to drive our fundraising vision forward.
For the complete Job Description and Person Specification, please download a copy.
Application Process
Please apply only through CharityJob with a CV and covering letter to the Hiring Manager, no more than one side of A4, using the JD/PS to demonstrate your suitability for the role.
There is no set timeline for the application process or closing date. We will respond to candidates as and when we receive applications and look to move through the steps as quickly as suits both the applicant and our own diaries. We may also choose to close the job before the closing date if a suitable applicant is found, so please apply at your earliest convenience.
This is a new role with an ASAP start date.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.