Fundraising Officer -Trusts Jobs

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people and communities in need? Are you an experienced bid writer, fundraiser and with experience of developing corporate partnerships? You should join one of the country’s largest and most dynamic advice agencies!

Following the recent appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Citizens Advice Staffordshire North & Stoke-on-Trent is looking to recruit its first Business Development Manager. This is a newly created post, offering the opportunity to join an established and nationally respected charity at a time of genuine transformation.

You will work with the Senior Management Team to support our future growth aspirations:

• identifying new opportunities to diversify income streams and support service delivery
• writing compelling bids and tenders to help meet our strategic objectives
• developing corporate partnerships with third, public and private sector organisations

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Resources, the Business Development Manager will work closely with the CEO and Senior Management Team to develop an organisational fundraising strategy, identify new business and funding opportunities, and implement a programme of donor development and corporate sponsorship.

Why join Citizens Advice Staffordshire North & Stoke-on-Trent?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus birthday leave
• pension scheme with an employer contribution
• flexible working arrangements
• investment in your professional development
• generous package of welfare benefits.

Our mission is to provide young people in Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire with a safe place they can stay, people they can trust, and support to fulfil their potential, and where every young person in our community has the means and confidence to belong, contribute and thrive. Working at YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire is more than just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference, an opportunity to be part of making a positive impact on local young people in our community.

We're on the hunt for a dynamic and energetic individual to join our growing team as a Community Fundraising Officer. If you're passionate about making a difference, love rallying people together, and thrive in a fast-paced, exciting environment, then this is the role for you. 

This main purpose of this role is about building and nurturing relationships with existing and perspective donors, specifically to increase unrestricted donations from the community. You will also develop and oversee a programme of community and challenge events to maximise this funding stream for the organisation, taking responsibility for sustaining and developing existing partnerships as well as forging new ones with prospective supporters. Networking and running fundraising events with the purpose of building and nurturing relationships is also an important part of the role. 

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and experienced fundraiser, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets, within the charity sector. They will be a natural relationship builder both internally and externally, someone who people want to engage with and support. Being proactive is also an essential skill, always on the look out for new fundraising opportunities and the drive to take them forward.

Along with a competitive salary we offer many employee benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave increasing by a day a year up to 30 days (plus bank holidays)
• Enhanced sick pay and family benefits
• Regular training and development opportunities
• Cash Health Plan
• 5% employer contribution into a pension scheme
• Life Insurance benefit x 4 salary
• We are open to flexible working and this role being part time

If this is the role for you then you can find a full job description and details of how to apply on our website.

YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire is an equal opportunities employer.

About the role
The Thames Valley Fundraising team are excited to offer out an excellent opportunity to join the Community Fundraising team. You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on recruiting community relationships and developing supporter led activity, running and challenge event recruitment and stewardship.
Another excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected charity and make connections within the Thames Valley community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver income to target and agreed Key Performance Indicators, acquire and develop new supporters in a planned way to achieve income targets and drive growth.
• Champion and facilitate a consistent and exceptional supporter care experience ensuring that all touch points have been recorded accurately and consistently on the database, in a timely manner, to facilitate integrated supporter care
• Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives and raise targeted income.
• Develop good relationships with staff across the hospice and community services and the national fundraising teams.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Access to Employee support programme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 13th June 2024
Interview date: w/c 17th June

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage

If you want more than just a job. We want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Could you elevate fundraising and diversify income streams for a charity helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation transform the pain of their abuse into power?

As the brand-new Fundraising Partnerships Manager for the Maggie Oliver Foundation, you'll develop relationships with high-value corporate and individual supporters. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for the right person, with the prospect of seeing the role evolve and grow as the charity does.

Salary: £35k FTE, flexible around reduced hours contracts
Location: Remote or hybrid with occasional days from Manchester
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours FTE, full and part time considered
Benefits: 28 days holiday (plus Christmas closure) and 3% employer pension contribution
Culture: Flexible, life and family-friendly. Based on trust and mutual respect.

About the charity

The Maggie Oliver Foundation advocates for survivors' rights at local and national levels. Their work is underpinned by the passion of their founder to support victims of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation transform, ensuring the criminal justice system is fit for purpose in supporting them to achieve the justice they deserve.

TMOF now supports over 500 survivors per year to turn the pain of their abuse into power through:

• their listening ear phoneline
• advocating through any legal process
• advocating for survivors' rights at local and national levels by raising awareness with the aim of driving improvements in investigating, prosecuting and preventing these crimes.

About the role

You'll support the CEO and Chair in developing and executing a strategic fundraising plan that aligns with TMOF's mission and long-term goals.

Taking the lead on researching, cultivating and stewarding relationships with high-value (£5k+) individual donors, corporate partners and other potential supporters to secure financial support and in-kind donations.

About you

We're looking for an experienced high-value fundraising professional who wants to take ownership of a fundraising strategy, working alongside a CEO with fundraising knowledge and skills.

To apply for this role, we'd love to see you demonstrate the following:

• A proven track-record developing high-value fundraising relationships, from either corporate partners or major donors.
• A hunger and desire to work on new business, as well as stewardship and account management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate and engage with a diverse range of people.
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach with high level of emotional intelligence.

We'll also need to see passion for organisation's work and shared values. If we've managed to capture your attention, then we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a profile or copy of your CV initially to Amelia Lee at Charity People. We will then send additional information about the role, and details of how to complete your application.

Deadline to apply: 9am on Wednesday 5^th June
Interviews dates soon to be confirmed

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Charity People are working with national charity The Migraine Trust on their search for an Interim Head of Fundraising, a senior position which will lead their fundraising strategy and inspire the team to be the best they can be.

This exciting appointment will play an integral role in supporting the charity to have a huge impact on the lives of people living with migraines, through increasing funding, awareness of migraines, and of the charities work.

The Migraine Trust is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine, and are the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research. One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives. Every year over two million people visit their website and thousands contact helplines for information and support on all aspects of migraine and for help in managing it at work, in education, and in accessing healthcare.

The Role

• Full time, 35 hours per week
• Line manage a team of 3
• Salary of £50,000 p/a
• 25 days holiday a year (pro-rata, excluding bank holidays), which increases for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• 8% Pension Contribution
• Generous training budget
• Open to flexible needs of candidates (with minimum one day per month in London office for SLT)

With the opportunity to drive forward the fundraising strategy with a particular focus on looking at new and creative ways of engaging the corporate sector, the successful candidate will take a lead in growing and diversifying the charity's partnership portfolio, and ultimately furthering the charities strategic aims. Additionally, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will attend monthly meetings in London and quarterly Team Connection days, which span two days per quarter.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the postholder will also work closely with SLT colleagues and report directly to the CEO, to maximise opportunities and support the development of wider strategic plans across the charity.

Establishing and leading a fundraising team, the role will also develop and take ownership of the fundraising strategy with a particular focus on raising new funds from the corporate sector.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

• Inspiring management of people and teams
• Experience in building strategic corporate partnerships
• An ability to identify new opportunities and work proactively to generate new leads
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a natural ability to network and build new relationships
• Wider knowledge of other income streams (Trusts and Foundations)
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets and report on financial performance

If this role inspires you to make that next move in your career then please get in touch with Kevin from Charity People to find out more about how you can apply.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Liverpool Philharmonic, one of the largest music organizations in England, is seeking an experienced Trust and Foundation Fundraising Manager. In this vital role, you will develop and implement strategies to grow revenue from Trusts and Foundations to support of our pioneering music education, health, and community engagement programs.

As a key member of our development team, you will craft compelling proposals and materials that articulate the profound impact of our work. Your exceptional written skills will be instrumental in raising funds. This is an opportunity to represent an organization deeply committed to using the transformative power of music to enhance lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to grow revenue from trusts and foundations, building on the organization's current annual income of approximately £800,000 from these sources.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities aligned with the Liverpool Philharmonic's mission and programs.
• Craft compelling proposals, reports, and other materials that articulate the impact of Liverpool Philharmonic's work and make a persuasive case for support.
• Manage a portfolio of existing and prospective trust and foundation funders, cultivating strong relationships through exemplary stewardship and communication.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Philanthropy and other colleagues to align fundraising efforts and ensure a cohesive donor experience.
• Represent Liverpool Philharmonic with professionalism and passion, serving as an ambassador for the organisation's transformative work through music.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of successful trust and foundation fundraising experience, with a track record of securing significant grants.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for crafting persuasive proposals and materials.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in budget development, financial reporting, and data analysis.
• Genuine enthusiasm for music and an appreciation for Liverpool Philharmonic's artistic and community impact.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Key Information:

• Salary: £33,500 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)
• Employment type: Full or Part time, Permanent
• Hours of work: The contracted hours for this post are 35 hours per week, but part-time work will be considered for the right candidate. Normal office hours are Monday – Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm but working flexibly across evenings and weekends is sometimes required. There is the option to work from home up 2 days per week, depending on the business needs.
• Holidays: 26 days (pro-rata if part-time) plus bank holidays
• Place of Work: The normal place of work is Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with flexibility for some remote working. Working flexibly across evenings and weekends is sometimes required.

Benefits:

• Complimentary Staff Tickets
• Health Cash Plan
• Pension
• Training and Development
• Service Awards
• Discounted Staff Parking
• Rail and bus services
• Cycle to work

Support Dog is a unique and innovative national charity that has been transforming the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability for 30 years.

Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dog to give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures; to help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.

Founded and entirely based in Sheffield our charity operates across the UK, growing significantly over recent years. The demand for our work is overwhelming, with requests for support increasing ten-fold over the past few years. Support Dogs provides all of its services free of charge and relies entirely on voluntary donations for funding.

Funding from trusts and charitable foundations is vital to our charities ability to provide its vital, life saving work. Support Dogs is going through a period of growth and is looking for an experienced fundraiser to provide support to help us to reach further and maximise opportunities as our existing post holder takes maternity leave.

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

Senior Scientific Fundraiser - Philanthropy

• Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option
• Salary: Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421
• Contract type: Permanent, full time.

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 two enthusiastic and energetic communicators with a passion for science to work towards meeting the funding needs of a globally recognised centre of excellence. The successful candidates must be motivated by the concept of working on many of the solutions to the problems faced by humanity and beyond. You’ll work with donors and academics at the highest level, part of an energising community of education and research. One of these roles will work across the range of non-clinical science departments at the university and the other will have a portfolio focussed on the Department of Physics.

In these roles you will:

• Play a crucial role in ensuring that philanthropic income against the core priorities of the MPLS Division rises in a steady and sustainable manner year on year.
• Implement solicitation strategies to secure major gift support from individuals, corporates partners and trusts and foundations, often working jointly with a senior academic.
• Identify prospective donors with whom the University will aim to develop significant philanthropic relationships and build a robust prospect pipeline.
• Be able to understand academically complex projects and explain and promote them to potential, non-specialist donors.

Skills that are required to apply for these roles:

• Experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts or corporate partnerships.
• An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals.
• An ability to provide specialist expertise in the area of major gift philanthropy, and to develop a long-term strategy for the solicitation of principal gifts.
• A passion for science and technology, although that could be curiosity and interest, rather than any specific working experience.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Application process:

• Please specify on your application if you have a preference for either of the two roles.
  • The role working with non-clinical science departments is known at Oxford as a Senior Development Executive – Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences. Vacancy ID: 172964.
  • The role with a portfolio focussed on the Department of Physics is known at Oxford as a Senior Development Executive – Physics. Vacancy ID: 172912
• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
• Applications must include a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), 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 7 June 2024 can be considered.

Shortlisted candidates for both available roles are currently scheduled to be interviewed on 20 or 21 June 2024, in person in Oxford and we hope to appoint two candidates from the same pool of applicants.

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.

Harris Hill are thrilled to be partnering up with Over the Wall with their search for a new Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager. This role is vital as Over the Wall are running successful capital campaign to open its first permanent site in Derby in 2026. Their new site will bring mischief and magic to seriously ill children and young people from across the UK, taking forward Paul Newman's vision of a place where kids can forget hospital, 'kick back and raise a little hell'.

Job title: Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager

Location: Midlands-based: Home-based, with easy access to Derby

Grade and salary: £42,000 for full time or for 4 days per week (FTE would therefore be £52,000)

Hours: Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Context and Responsibilities within this role:

During 2023 a significant body of work was undertaken to prepare for the commencement of the campaign in 2024, including soliciting a lead gift, preparing a strong case for support and preparing various projects for funding. Furthermore, OTW have begun cultivating relationships with prospective major donors; gaining the support of local politicians and businesses; paving the way for local community partnerships; etc, to facilitate the initial two phases of the campaign. The next steps are to set up a regional Development Board and begin to plan the approaches for major giving and alumni of the school site.

With support from the Capital Trusts Manager (writing proposals for grant-based funding), and the Individual Giving & Philanthropy Manager, the Capital Fundraising Campaign Manager will bring together this project and manage its progress towards agreed goals and timescales. Working closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive and Head of Marketing, the Campaign Manager will represent the project both internally and externally, taking on a truly 360-degree role.

They are now looking for:

* Demonstrable experience in the Midlands region in a previous fundraising/ charitable project-based role
* Demonstrable experience of successfully researching and developing new relationships with HNWIs / celebrities/ ambassadors
* A proven track record in managing significant projects with timescales and visible outcomes, working with the organisation's Leadership
* Demonstrable experience of cultivating and supporting productive relationships with groups (such as a new Regional Development Board)
* Experience of working with senior leaders, key stakeholders and positively representing the work of a charitable organisation
* Experience of working with a wide range of contacts with varying needs, both internally and externally, and with a diverse range of colleagues

If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 020 7820 7331.

The hiring manager is reviewing applications as they come in, so please send your CV and supporting statement asap. Please reach out to learn more. Interviews will be held in June dates TBC.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Purpose

This is a vital role sitting as part of the Senior leadership team at Hope and contributing to the future sustainability and development of Hope.

The purpose of the role is to manage all aspects of Income Generation and manage the commissioned projects which Hope run.

Developing a long term sustainable income generation portfolio you will have responsibility for your own income generation and manage the fundraising team to deliver their financial targets, motivating and monitoring them to achieve success.

Our current income generation activity currently generates around £1.2million per annum and it is the post holders responsibility to grow this income to achieve £1.5million per annum in the next 5 years to ensure Hope can achieve it’s newly launched Operational Strategy.

There is also a likely a facility move in the future, where the Head of Development would need to access funds, in addition to operational budget, for a facility transformation project.

As Line Manager for Hope’s commissioned projects you will have overall responsibility to deliver on the contracts for which we have been commissioned and identify growth potential for the organisation.

Responsibilities

• To Manage all aspects of income generation at Hope.
• To deliver a diverse fundraising portfolio to ensure long-term sustainability.
• To lead a small team of fundraisers and work with the Marketing Manager to achieve income levels as determined by the CEO and Board of trustees.
• To Line Manage and lead on all commissioned work, people recruited and project management.
• To be responsible for all reporting related to grants, trusts and/commissioned work.
• To be part of both Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Senior Management Team (SMT), helping set the strategic direction for the organisation and ensuring it is implemented effectively.

Leadership:

• To develop and deliver a Fundraising Strategy and associated annual Fundraising Plans to achieve income levels that enable Hope to fulfil its Strategic Framework priorities 2024-2029.
• To work with CEO and our new ‘finance sub-group’ to develop and oversee our budget and forecasting process, agreeing targets, providing realistic profiles, understanding the seasonality of income, and highlighting risks.
• Identify new opportunities for income generation and deliver an agile approach to trends in fundraising and changes in society giving.
• Lead the commissioned program teams to achieve the desired outcomes.

Management:

• Lead a small team of dedicated Fundraising Senior Coordinators to access funds to ensure the ongoing delivery of Hopes Homeless, Hunger and Hardship priorities.
• To manage 1:1 meeting, annual appraisals.
• To manage all posts associated with commissioned project’s sitting outside our core objectives,
• To ensure that the values of Hope are embedded across all the work we do.
• To engage and maintain relationships with volunteers to support and enhance the work of the fundraising team.

Partnerships:

• To be an ambassador for Hope in the community, showcasing the work we do across Northamptonshire to facilitate fundraising opportunities to fulfil your personal fundraising objectives and those of the wider team.
• To build relationships with:

o Trusts.

o Grant providers.

o Major donors.

o Corporate partners

o Public with a focus on regular donations

o Churches and other community groups including schools.

• To build and maintain relationship with WNC and NNC, especially the Public Health Teams and Councillors, to maintains Hopes positive relationship, so that we can continue to be a trusted partner and access commissioned contracts to enhance our core offer.

Fundraising

• Work closely with Marketing Manager to ensure a clear public donation pathway exists linking to website, social media, events promotion, and any other marketing- tracking success of each communication approach at increasing income.
• To manage all grants and trusts contracts from application to reporting and ongoing engagements.
• Lead on major donor, VIP and legacy events to ensure further income opportunities.
• To manage all commissioned projects from application, to oversight of project delivery, including management of posts recruited to reporting and ongoing engagement.
• Lead any future capital fundraising appeals for new of existing facilities.

General:

• To be an active and effective member of the Senior Leadership team and ambassador for the work of the organisation, our strategic framework 2024-2029 and our values in all you do.
• To work some hours outside of normal office hours (including evenings and weekends).
• To carry out every aspect of your duties with due regard to Northampton Hope Centre’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To always maintain a professional level of communication.
• To keep clear records and plans of all contacts with clients, professionals, and meetings with external agencies.
• To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal, and help identify your own job-related development and training needs.
• To attend and lead staff meetings as and when required.
• To attend relevant training sessions and courses.
• To carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the CEO.

Other Characteristics:

Commitment to the values underpinning Hope:

• Person-centred:

Focus our support on the needs of individuals.

• Empowerment:

Enable service users, staff and volunteers to take responsibility with the ability to act upon their own initiative.

• Collaboration

Work positively, effectively, and productively with others both internally and externally.

• Honesty

Be truthful and transparent in all actions and interactions.

• Personal development

Encourage the development of skills and knowledge in order to maximise the support of our staff, volunteers and service users.

• Non-judgemental

Adopt a non-judgemental, non-biased attitude where everyone counts.

Person Specification

This person specification sets out the essential and/or desirable experience and abilities needed by the successful candidate for this post. Please bear these points in mind when applying for the role as these requirements will be taken into account at both the shortlisting and interviewing stages.

Qualifications

Essential:

Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable:

Degree level qualification.

First Aid certificate.

Fundraising qualification.

Member of Institute of Fundraising.

Experience

Essential:

Proven fundraising experience for a minimum of 5 years.

Experience of voluntary and community sector.

Experience of managing budgets.

Desirable:

Experience of developing and delivering a fundraising strategy.

Experience of writing and delivering commissioned projects.

Experience of writing and delivering grants to Trusts and grant providers for both small bids £5k-£10k and larger multi-year bids of £250k+.

Experience of managing a fundraising function and or team.

Experience of dealing with the media.

Personal Qualities

Essential:

Self-starter, organised and good at planning.

Ability to work under pressure.

Positive persona who is Goal and Values orientated.

Excellent inter-personal skills.

Ability to work with a wide range of people .

A excellent team player and role model to others.

Flexible approach to working hours.

Experience of current fundraising/CRM software packages (currently using eTapestry).

Desirable:

Must have access to a car and clean driving licence.

Knowledge of online fundraising tools and social networking .

Knowledge of Homeless, hunger, hardship sector.

Experience of working in an environment with vulnerable, often chaotic and challenging adults.

Knowledge of West Northamptonshire area.

Applications Process:

Please submit your CV by Wednesday 5th June 2024

Those successful for interview will be notified no later than Wednesday 5th June 2024.

Interviews will take place Monday 10th June 2024. Successful applicants who reach the interview stage join the team at Hope for the whole day.

The day will follow the below structure:

• 9am: Candidates arrive at Ash Street.
• 9.30am: Candidates will be provided tour of our local facilities at Ash Street (home of Hope in the Community) and Oasis House (Home of Hope for the Homeless) 9.30am a chance to see our service and meet our service users.
• 10.15am: Break
• 10.30am to 11.30am, candidates divided into groups including volunteers and service-user volunteers to complete the following task:

‘As a group we would like you to discuss the Strengths, Weaknesses, Threats and Opportunities of working with other charities and community groups locally to deliver a shared event portfolio (eg. Bike rides, Sponsored runs, sponsored abseiling, charity balls etc) when comparing to running the portfolio of events in-house for just Hope”

• 11.30am to 12.15pm candidates asked to work in different groups (of two or three candidates only):

You will have 40 minutes to develop an eight to ten minutes presentation:

‘Discuss and present the value of a diverse portfolio of income, and consider the benefits and risks associated with strategy creep* when accessing funding from grants-providers and trusts’

*Strategy Creep is defined as the phenomenon in which an organisations initial strategy/delivery plan slowly grows to include more goals, tasks or requirements.

• 12.15pm to 1pm – each group will present their model of support to all other candidates.
• 1pm to 1.45pm – lunch to be provided by Hope.
• 1.45pm – candidates will be advised who is through to the second stage of interviews as follows:

2pm-2.30pm: Interview 1

2.45pm-3.15pm: Interview 2

3.30pm-4pm: Interview 3

4.15pm-4.45pm: Interview 4 (if needed)

5pm- 5.30pm: Interview 5 (if needed)

Rethink Mental Illness and Mental Health UK are looking for an experienced and passionate Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our Fundraising Team.

The Fundraising team is a dynamic group of fundraisers all passionate about raising money for our life-changing work in the mental health and mental illness space. We have a diverse portfolio of income streams across Events, Community, Individual Giving, Legacies, In-Memoriam, Philanthropy, Trusts and Grants, and Partnerships.

Sitting within the External Affairs directorate, we work across both Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness enabling us to harness the collective power of both organisations and deliver nearly £7million to support their work.

How you will make a difference

We are looking for an experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships to join our passionate team of fundraisers to develop and implement an effective partnerships strategy for Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness. Their work will drive income growth and brand awareness, deepen relationships with existing partners and proactively engage new partners.  

This role is suited to an experienced charity partnerships professional who is keen to make their mark in the mental health sector. As a senior leader, you will work collaboratively across Fundraising, Senior Leadership and the wider departments of Mental Health UK, Rethink Mental Illness and other charities in the Mental Health UK group. You will effectively lead and nurture a growing team to evolve our partnership offering, create new and dynamic partnerships and drive an ambitious pipeline with the potential to change the mental health landscape in the business community and beyond.

We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

*London Allowance is paid for roles that are based within the Greater London area only.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

Please see further details on our website

You can also follow us on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and LinkedIn to find out more about the work we do!

Don’t meet all requirements?

If the role sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t exactly match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, you may be just the right person for our position!

Caring for our people.

We offer a wide range of support. Some of our benefits include:

• PULSE: our recognition, rewards, wellbeing, and benefits platform. Providing access to thousands of discounts and benefits including cashback; reloadable cards; savings etc. As well as being able to thank colleagues and nominate them for awards. 
• Wagestream: gives you instant access to up to 50% of your pay. Also provides a library of expert tools, tips and articles plus, helps you start building a rainy-day pot straight from your salary.
• Wellbeing support: our Wellbeing hub gives physical, emotional, and mental health support. We also have a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme with access to appointments. 
• Taking time for you: we work flexibly –you get to choose where you work, managing your own diary. We have generous annual leave, starting at 25 rising to 30 days, plus bank holidays, as well as your birthday off. We also offer the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave. 
• Planning for the future: We have a contributory pension scheme. 
• Structured Corporate Induction: Onboarding you into the Charity supporting your wellbeing along the way. 
• £300 when you introduce a Friend: receive up to £300 when you introduce a friend or family member. 

Who are we? 

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

It is an exciting time to join our growing charity. We are on a transformation journey, one that supports the delivery of the organisation strategy – delivering Communities that Care. Supporting employees, managers and leaders through this change is a key priority for the People function. Just like its key that we attract diverse people to come and work for us.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks for our Black, Asian and minority ethnic and our LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrate our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

We are looking for someone with a great track record of success in fundraising, who can thrive in a small ambitious team. The Fundraising and Development Director will lead income and resource generation through development strategies, bidding and relationship building. We will expect you to represent our interests in a range of public and private sector contexts and expect you to be a confident and proactive verbal and written communicator and a skilled networker with a strong track record of relationship building. 

This is a senior role in an expanding organisation and is closely aligned with our growth and capital development ambitions with the next three years focused on capital fundraising alongside strategic project development.

The postholder will work closely with and report to the Chief Executive, you will also have a close working relationship with the Executive Director (Programme and Impact) to ensure the resources are in place to fulfil our programme ambitions. You will support the charity’s trustees to be effective champions of our work.

We are a mission orientated team that work to a high standard with each other and with external partners and pride ourselves on the quality of our relationships. You will join a warm and welcoming team that has inclusivity and social justice at its heart.

Strathmore Community Rugby Trust has an opportunity for a part-time grant funding officer or self-employed consultant to join our team and wish to invite qualified and experienced individuals to submit an application.

Founded in June 2017 and based in Forfar, Angus, the purpose of Strathmore Community Rugby Trust (The Trust) is the advancement of participation in rugby union and rugby league. We achieve this through our community rugby projects which include a Rugby Academy for secondary school pupils, Walking Rugby for the less able, an inclusive rugby team for adults with learning disabilities and Autism-Friendly Rugby for primary age children with Autism.  Each project is designed to meet our vision of ‘Developing People Through Rugby.’

You will be a self-motivated and proactive team player who will lead on the development of our approach to fundraising through trusts and foundations. You will identify new opportunities, submit grant funding proposals, and develop ongoing engagement to maintain and increase our income from grant funders. 

The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate the benefit of our projects to a range of potential funders using practical examples of the impact we can have on individuals, backed up by data and statistics. An understanding of the additional needs of marginalised groups, in particular people with learning disabilities, and the power sport (in particular rugby) has to enhance people’s lives is essential.

 

For further information and applications please visit the opportunities secion of our website.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function community fundraising and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

We’re now looking for an events officer to play a key role within the team. You’ll lead on the delivery of a range of events including runs, triathlons, cycles, treks and overseas challenges, with a focus on growing income and engagement. Your role will also help to drive us forward as the go-to charity for challenge events by providing an excellent supporter experience.

About you 

We’re looking for someone with a real drive and a passion for charity events fundraising. You’ll be delivering your own portfolio of events including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet net income and supporter retention targets.

We’re a dedicated team with our supporters at the heart of what we do. If you have experience and interest in delivering events and building relationships with supporters, then this could be the role for you.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London or Glasgow office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home. 

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role please contact The Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date 9am on Friday 21 June 2024 

Interview date Week commencing 1 July 2024