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Fundraising Executive

We are seeking a pro-active, experienced and hands-on individual to join the charity at this critical and exciting stage of growth and development, and to deliver the day-to-day management of individual giving campaigns in the fundraising team.

We are looking for someone proactive, tenacious, and empathetic, as you will be working for a charity that represents 100% of the NHS charity sector in the UK, helping the NHS tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

Position: Fundraising Executive

Location: Home based and flexible (able to work in Warwick and London offices occasionally and at other locations nationally when required)

Salary: £32 -35k per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed term contract, maternity cover

Closing Date: 24th September 2024

Interview Date: 30th September

The Role

Sitting within Supporter Engagement, this role will assist in delivering the individual giving programme of activity, driving income generation through both acquisition and retention campaigns, ensuring long term support and maximising donor lifetime value.

Whilst the team work hard to ensure they can support the NHS through every challenge they may face, they also need to ensure that the team is able to manage the sometimes busy and high-energy. This is done by offering sector-leading flexibility. Your wellbeing is of the most importance, so all staff are offered 9am – 11am every Friday morning as wellbeing time, to do something that makes you feel good. You are also encouraged to speak with your line manager about working patterns that suit your home life to ensure a good, healthy work-life balance as well as place of work being down to you. 

If you are passionate about helping the NHS tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities and believe that through supporting the organisation they can significantly increase the vital support given to hospitals, community, mental health, and ambulance services, we would love to hear from you.  

About You

You will have direct marketing experience, ideally working within the charity sector, and a track record of efficiency, innovative thinking and helping take our charity to the next level. You will have strong analytical and planning skills as well as a confident communicator. However, candidates with exceptional transferrable and personable skills looking to make a cross-over from the private sector are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of charity fundraising is ideal.

Benefits Include:

• 10% Employers Pension Contribution
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum
• Flexible Working
• 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff
• Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Rewards
• Plus many more great staff benefits!

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining which vacancy you are interested in , your interest in the role, how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Equality and Diversity

The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities, it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.

Other roles you may have experience of could Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Fundraising Executive, Marketing Executive, Marketing Assistant, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Direct Marketing Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, with big gardens and space for our residents to engage in music, art and even pottery workshops, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital. The RHN is a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Executive to use our unique history to engage with our community and help the RHN fund more of the vital work we do.

Salary range: £32,000 per annum - Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, fulltime

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement - 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking (rare in London!)
• Blue Light Card
• On-site cafeteria
• RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service
• RHN Volunteering opportunities

Scope

The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

The Fundraising Department is a small and friendly team, responsible for raising funds for a variety of vital therapies and services for the patients and residents. Furthermore, through a variety of income streams, the team helps to fund capital projects, such as ward refurbishments and new facilities.

The post-holder will become a key part in the development and growth of the charity, maximising financial income and raising awareness of the RHN. You will maximise existing relationships and opportunities through excellent supporter stewardship and will identify new fundraising opportunities. This role will involve occasional weekend and evening work, so a flexible approach is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Work together with the Community Fundraising Manager to organise the full calendar of fundraising events, including sporting/challenge, bespoke, special and community events, working towards a £230,000 target and £3.1m team target.
• Recruit participants for a range of existing sporting and challenge events whilst identifying new activities. Overseeing the marketing and stewardship of each.
• Act as first point of contact to community and challenge supporters, providing a first-class standard of supporter care and stewardship to maximise fundraising and supporter experience.
• Support in the delivery of a small portfolio community fundraising events including (but not limited to) the Christmas Fair, Bridge events and school fun runs
• Support volunteers organising their own events in addition to third party fundraising events.
• Identify and build relationships with new community groups
• Work closely with the Communications Team to develop marketing and digital plans for fundraising activities.
• Create and produce a range of publicity materials

Person specification: Essential and Desirable

• Comfortable in an environment interacting with profoundly disabled patients (E)
• Minimum of 1 year community fundraising experience (E)
• Able to work well as part of a team, as well as be self-motivated (E)
• Time management and prioritisation skills (E)
• Networking, relationship & communication skills, both written and verbal (E)
• Enthusiastic and positive approach to supporting event participants (E)
• Confidence in writing marketing and promotional copy (E)
• Computer literate, using Microsoft programmes, databases (E)
• Confident in talking to groups and attending events, speaking about the charity (E)
• Full Clean driving licence and access to car (D)

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

Location: Head Office ‘Camden’ / Remote

Salary: (Salary Band 6) - £50,500 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 30th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: 18th October 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Head of Fundraising & Development at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Role

We are seeking a forward thinking, creative and motivated individual who can manage both commissioned tenders, grant funding, fundraising and our training and consultancy functions.

You will be a highly skilled business development professional and experienced fundraiser.

The role will manage the statutory and non-statutory income generation team including tenders, grants and fundraising staff to achieve a net target of approximately £2m per annum. This team plays a pivotal role in the financial wellbeing of the charity enabling us to support the thousands of women and children who come to us each year as a result of violence against women and girls (VAWG).

About You

You will be someone who is committed to the Solace values, who thrives on leading a team to achieve challenging targets and who has excellent verbal and written communication skills.  You will also enjoy managing time and projects to achieve strategic success.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

· Flexible working

· Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)

· Generous holiday entitlement

· Employer pension contribution

· Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay

· Access to Inclusion Networks

· Daily clinical debriefing

· Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice

· Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings

· Eye Care Vouchers

· Flow & Restore yoga classes

· Meditation sessions

· Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

· Values, Behaviours & Competencies

· Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

Fundraising Executive

We are looking for a Corporate Fundraising Executive to transform lives through the power of partnerships!

Join an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. 

Position: Corporate Partnerships Executive

Location: Reading / Hybrid, with at least one day per week in office - Role requires some travel across London and the southeast

Contract: Permanent, part time position - 18.5 hours per week, with flexibility to work outside of standard working pattern

Salary: Starting salary in the FTE range £28,722 – £35,103 per annum
(pro-rated salary £14,361 - £17,552 per annum)

Closing date:  Friday, 4th October 2024

Interview date: Wednesday, 16th October 2024

Early applications are encouraged as we may close this vacancy on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is found.

About the role:

As Fundraising Executive you will play a significant role in generating income, networks and relationships for the charity, some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the ongoing development of a corporate strategy including a range of products and propositions
• Create a pipeline of new corporate partners
• Identify and secure corporate opportunities
• Deliver compelling proposals and presentations to companies
• Manage multiple on-going high value corporate partnerships

About you:

The successful Fundraising Executive will need to be passionate about social good, have a proven track record in securing high-value partnerships (ideally within charities) and be an excellent relationship builder with strong communication skills!

If this sounds like you then apply today and join a supportive team, in a rewarding role with competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Corporate Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Officer, Partnerships Account Manager, Partnership Coordinator, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Partner Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Officer, etc

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining the team is subject to Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) standard check.  All opportunities are based in the UK. 

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Charity People is thrilled to be working with Flint House Police Rehabilitation in the exciting recruitment for a Fundraising and Engagement Manager. A brilliant opportunity for an ambitious Manager to build a team and make an impact for a wonderful rehabilitation centre for retired police officers

Job Title: Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Location: hybrid working with expectation being in the office for core three days a week in Goring-on-Thames (near Reading)
Contract: Permanent and full time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Free onsite parking, lunches provided, access to gym, 36 days per annum rising by 1 every 5 years to a maximum of 42 days - office closed between Christmas and New Year

About the organisation

Flint House Police Rehabilitation is a registered Charity offering rehabilitation services to ill or injured serving and retired police officers suffering from a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions.

Every year Flint House treat over 3,000 police officers. Located just outside Goring on Thames in our beautiful Flint House and set in 20 acres of ancient woodland, this newly created role will play a crucial role in developing the fundraising team and implementing fundraising strategies to support our mission and ensure the financial sustainability of the Charity

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies to achieve revenue targets and support the Flint House strategic plan and mission.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, major donors, corporate partners, foundations, and other potential supporters.
• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives to engage donors and raise awareness of the charity's mission.
• Write compelling grant proposals, solicitation letters, and other fundraising materials to secure funding from foundations and grant-making organizations.
• Work to create effective fundraising campaigns and materials, including digital and print collateral, social media content, and email campaigns.
• Manage donor stewardship and recognition programs to ensure donors feel valued and engaged with the organization.
• Utilize donor management software / databases to track donor interactions, manage donor information, and analyse fundraising data.
• Provide regular reports and analysis on fundraising activities, goals, and outcomes to the Executive Team and Trustees.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in fundraising, philanthropy, and non-profit management, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage a team that supports our donor engagement and communications strategy

About You

This is a great opportunity for an able and enthusiastic person to make their mark in a busy and successful department.

• Experience in non-profit fundraising, development, or related field, with a proven track record of success in meeting fundraising goals and securing major gifts - annual fundraising income of upward of £1 million.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and effectively communicate the charity's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising appeals, grant proposals, and other donor communications.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in donor management software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant fundraising tools and technologies.

To kickstart the application process, please contact Seema Choudhury today with your CV or profile. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you require any assistance or adjustments during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out.

For over thirty years, Charity People has been dedicated to recruiting talented individuals for non-profit organizations. We are proud to partner with charities, universities, and institutes that promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us in making a difference in the charitable sector.

Fundraising Officer - Community and Events

Location: Hybrid from our office in Stroud, Gloucestershire or remote based

Salary: FTE £23,000 to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Role Status: 28 to 35 hours per week

Start Date: 2 Oct 2024

Make a lasting impact by joining our team as a Fundraising Officer (Community and Events) and help us transform the lives of those affected by meningitis.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the job

To continue our life-changing work, we are seeking a Fundraising Officer on a 12-month fixed term contract to join our friendly and supportive team. Working collaboratively to achieve ambitious goals and play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of our community and events fundraising programme.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to move into a career in the charity and fundraising sector. We would welcome applications from people with no fundraising or charity sector experience, but who have transferrable skills and experience to the role. Please ensure you clearly demonstrate in your supporting statement how your experience and skills fit with what we are seeking below.

What we’re looking for

The successful candidate will have excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to create and implement successful marketing plans using a range of communication channels. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire others and have high levels of project and event management, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency. You will feel at ease speaking over the phone, email and in person with a broad range of people, for example families affected by meningitis.

Personal Specification

Skills and Experience:

• Professional fundraising, marketing or sales experience preferably within a charity
• Event and/or project management
• Experience of working on cross-organisational projects
• Experience of delivering exceptional supporter care
• Working in target driven environments
• Achieving financial targets and budget setting
• Experience of producing a range of effective communications
• Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database
• Data protection (Preferably within the charity sector)
• Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire others
• Excellent networking skills
• Engaging interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency
• Strong administration, ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Excellent written and telephone communication skills
• Numeracy and attention to detail
• Empathy, often working with individuals who have been affected by meningitis.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative identifying and maximising fundraising opportunities

Desirable Selection Criteria

• Professional marketing or fundraising qualification
• Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
• Working with volunteers

Other Requirements

• Commitment to the goals and values of Meningitis Now
• Occasional out-of-hour travel and attendance at support events, when required
• Other requirements as determined by the organisation
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle

Ready to apply?

Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined.

Closing date for applications: 10am on Wednesday 2 October 2024*

Interviews: Thursday 10 October and Friday 11 October

*Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) and Harris Hill are working in partnership to recruit a new Fundraising Coordinator. The London Fire Commissioner is the fire and rescue authority for London. This role is vital for the organisation and will be working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to raise vital funding.

Location: London or access to London. 2 days a week in the office.

Salary: £40,000

Why this role is so pivotal:

Successful fundraising and the development of long-term strategic partnerships enables LFB to support its staff and work more efficiently. This role will i dentify and develop innovative opportunities to generate income to fund the London Fire Brigade Museum and other suitable LFB projects which align with LFB's Communications and Engagement Strategy. In particular, this includes addressing mental health and wellbeing, reaching new audiences, sourcing income generation and supporting engagement with the communities LFB serves.

What are the key responsibilities:

* To write funding proposals and develop major donor and sponsorship packages.
* Work on large Fundraising Projects with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
* Developing innovative new ways to acquire funding
* To cultivate close relationships with various departments across London Fire Brigade and identifying opportunities for potential fundraising and sponsorship partnerships.

* Developing innovative new ways to acquire funding

Experience:

* Experience of being a relationship fundraiser with at least 3 years' experience
* Proven fundraising experience and a successful track record of raising income.
* Experience of negotiation at all levels with internal and external stakeholders, corporate sponsors, donors, charities, and grant giving bodies.
* Experience of working as part of a team with minimal supervision and demonstrating initiative and flexibility to deal with a range of tasks.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role with details on how to apply, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill:

Hannah Laking: [email protected] | 020 7820 7331

Closing date for applications: ASAP - Applications are being seen by the hiring manager as they come in.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

JOB VACANCY PART-TIME COMBINED ROLE

(Roles could be considered separately)

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR & COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

· 24 hours per week (13 hours VC & 11 hours CFC)

· Hours worked over 4 days with flexibility required – very occasional evenings and weekends

· Excellent organisational & communication skills

· Experience in managing individuals and teams

· Events management and community fundraising involvement desirable

· Ability to work independently

· Based in Leatherhead, Surrey, with occasional travel to Kingston (x1 day per week wfh considered)

· Free on-site parking

· Start date: September 2024

£27k p.a. pro-rata

Key Responsibilities:

To support the delivery of Dyscover’s Fundraising strategy by taking responsibility for Community Fundraising.

Main Areas of Work:

Funding – support and delivery of the Funding Strategy in conjunction with the Head of Fundraising and the Trustees • Understand and work within the Code of Fundraising Practice

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a community fundraising programme to meet agreed targets • Coordinate and develop the community fundraising team

• Be proactive in identifying community fundraising opportunities including liaising with local clubs, businesses and societies

• Communicate fundraising activities via email, monthly bulletins, Newsletters etc.

• Provide and distribute promotional materials for events • Recruit volunteers to support events

Volunteer Coordinator Main Areas of Work:

• Research, write and regularly review volunteer policies and procedures, including risk assessments, relating to all aspects of volunteering

• Liaise with Dyscover staff colleagues responsible for admin, marketing, fundraising and service delivery to understand how they work, develop partnerships and assess volunteering needs across the organisation

• Identify appropriate volunteering opportunities and match with volunteers who possess the right skills for the role

• Identify additional training or support needs that volunteers might have and seek to meet them. Provide inductions and training both internal and external (with Service team)

• Lead monthly volunteer meetings in collaboration with colleagues.

• Develop role descriptions based on the needs of the organisation

See attachments for further details around the responsibilities of the role

To find out more

We would be delighted to tell you more about this opportunity, and encourage you to visit us at Dyscover.. 

Fundraising and Supporter Relations Officer

We are seeking a self-motivated and detail-orientated individual to oversee the effective running of the supporter relations programme and support the growth of fundraising from individual donors.

This is a hybrid, flexible working role.

Position: Fundraising and Supporter Relations Officer

Location: London/Hybrid (office days are 1 day per week on Tuesdays)

Hours: Part-time (0.7 FTE), permanent with flexible working available

Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 per annum [up to £24,500 pro rata]

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Life Assurance, Staff Seminars, All Staff Gatherings, Access to LinkedIn Learning platform, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee

Closing Date: 25 September 2024

Interviews: 10 October (online) and 22 October (Theos)

The Role

In this role, you will manage key donor relationships, co-ordinate mailings and plan supporter events. You will work closely with the Communications team to develop and implement creative strategies that inspire generous support through digital and social media channels. Your responsibilities will also include developing a new legacy fundraising stream and ensuring all supporter data is managed in compliance with data protection legislation.

About You

With hands-on experience in charity fundraising and CRM database management, you will track and report financial performance against fundraising targets, collaborating with our Philanthropy and Fundraising teams to maximise giving opportunities. Your excellent communication and organisational skills will enable you to prepare compelling cases for support and build strong, lasting relationships with donors

If this sounds like you and you have the legal right to work and remain in the UK, we’d love to hear from you. Please provide your CV and a 250-word statement that sets out why you’re the best person for this position.

In Return…

Commitment - As a Christian organisation, the charity believe you have gifts and abilities that are all your own. So they’re willing to explore how what you have might fit what’s needed.

The checklist – There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate. You don't have to tick every box on the job description before you apply!

It's personal - You have a life outside work, and the organisation want you to be able to live it well. So are happy to talk to you about flexible working hours and working from home.

Learn and grow - When you're trained in a new skill, or learn a different perspective, it benefits everyone. The organisation is committed to making it possible for everyone to flourish, with a huge variety of learning resources available.

Together and apart - The charity believe in home working where it’s appropriate, and during lockdown they made that work really well. But know how important it is to meet face to face, too and are committed to making the office an enriching environment, where people are glad to be.

Celebrating difference - Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of the organisation and it promotes diversity of thought, culture and background. Diversity is valued and this is reflected in the workforce.

Level ground - We want you to bring your best to the application and selection process. If you need any adjustments to be made for that to happen, let us know and we'll be glad to help.

About the Organisation

Join a Christian think tank which seeks a world in which Christian ideas about human flourishing are drawn upon to answer some of the world’s biggest challenges. It stimulates debate about the place of religion in society, challenging and changing ideas through research, commentary and events.

You may also have experience in areas such as Fundraising, Fundraiser, Supporter Experience, Supporter Care, Individual Giving, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Supporter Experience Officer, Supporter Care Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Philanthropy, Fundraising Executive.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Do you work in Fundraising or Bidding and are ready for a step up ?

We're looking for someone with drive, initiative and experience of supporting the submission of funding proposals to join our Development team as a Bid and Fundraising Officer, (internally known as Development Senior Associate) on a permanent basis.

You'll be responsible for efficiently and effectively supporting the work of the team to diversify Ambition Institute's income across multiple funding streams. You'll also play an important role in supporting the team across all parts of the process to contribute to responses to government tenders, grands and funding applications.

Who are Ambition Institute?

A great teacher changes the future every day. Especially for children who have had a tough start in life, a teacher can be the critical factor in their success.

At Ambition Institute we help schools tackling educational disadvantage to keep getting better and help their teachers and school leaders to become more expert over time.

That’s how we’ll make sure every child gets a great education and the best possible start in life.
 

• We train teachers and leaders at all levels to get better at the things that make the biggest difference: what you teach, how you teach it, and how you create the conditions for schools to thrive.
• We share what works. Everyone can benefit from evidence of how great teaching and leadership can improve schools and change lives, so we connect people to the latest research and best practice.
• We champion every teacher and school leader’s potential to develop, as the driving force for sustainable school improvement.

We would like you to:

• Support the team to identify and pursue funding opportunities across all income streams.
• Coordinate and maintain the opportunity pipeline for all bids and grant applications, supporting the team to manage and have good visibility of pipeline
• Support the delivery of funder bids, applications, proposals and EOIs, delivering high-quality content and materials to secure funding.
• Support the team in working with internal stakeholders on proposals, reporting, engagement opportunities, as well as to develop new projects and products, ensuring donor requirements are accounted for and met.

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to the Development Manager.  In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition. 
 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

To succeed in this role you'll have proven experience of supporting the submission of funding proposals. You'll also demonstrate experience of using CRM systems to manage funder details, contact and pipeline for bid and grant applications.

It's essential that you have experience planning the delivery of external reports to a high standard. Whilst it's desirable that this experience be obtained in a development/fundraising environment it is not essential for applying to this role.

If you have an ability to work flexibly in a fast-moving environment, managing multiple competing priorities whilst meeting deadlines effectively, we welcome an application from you.

What’s in it for you….?

• Competitive annual salary
• Professional development for all staff
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
• Employer pension contribution of 11%
• Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
• Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
• Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
• Shared parental leave package
• Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
• Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
• Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
• Interest free season ticket / bike loans

We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:

You should apply for this role if:

• You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
• You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
• You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
• You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
• You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
• You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
• You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact

You'll love working at Ambition if…

• You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
• You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
• You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
• You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
• Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.

How to apply…

Applications will be considered for all office locations.

All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 20 September 2024. Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity supporting young unaccompanied refugees in England who are looking for an Interim Head of Fundraising & Communications to join their team for an initial 6 months period.

The Head of Fundraising & Communications will operate as an effective member of the Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO and acting as the strategic lead for the charity’s fundraising and communications activity.

Given the fluctuating nature of statutory income (currently c.75% of total income) it will be the responsibility of the Head of Fundraising & Communications to develop and implement a fundraising strategy that enables the organisation to diversify its income portfolio, ensuring a sustainable funding model that spreads risk and allows for greater donor engagement.

There is a blank canvas to be creative and try new things, with lots of scope for the successful applicant to determine where the network opportunities might lie, build long term relationships and develop an exciting programme of external communications and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate as an effective member of the Leadership Team, working collaboratively to ensure the delivery of organisational objectives.
• Develop, lead and deliver the fundraising strategy – focused on diversification and sustainable income whilst remaining hands on in the establishment of new income streams.
• Establish clear stewardship plans for all supporters, maximising their engagement with the charity.
• Develop and implement the communications strategy – utilising external comms to engage supporters and underpin income generation whilst raising awareness about the issues faced by unaccompanied child refugees.
• Oversee the generation of tailored, multimedia content that raises awareness of the charity and drives increased support.

Person Specification:

• Aligned with the charity's values of: Respect, Integrity, Passion, Grace, Compassion and Wisdom.
• Proven expertise of fundraising across different income streams (e.g. trusts and foundations, community, regional, philanthropy). Expertise of developing new income streams from scratch/a low base would be beneficial but not essential.
• Relational approach – focused on developing long term commitments and support from key stakeholders and donor audiences.
• Experience of working in a communications role/closely with communications teams to maximise the opportunities to engage externally and increase support/awareness.
• Creative approach to fundraising, with realistic ambitions within a small charity environment.

What’s on offer:

• An initial 6 month contract with the potential for extension
• A flexible hybrid or remote working pattern, although some travel around the midlands area for the role is required. (please note you must have the right to work within the UK).
• A salary of £45,000 is on offer

This is a fast moving process with interviews happening w/c 23rd September and a potential start date between 30th September to 14th October.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

World Jewish Relief provides life-saving and life-changing action to people in crisis around the world. We work with our trusted local partners to help people survive the consequences of conflict and disaster, to thrive and rebuild their lives. We deliver programmes using our expertise, with urgency to achieve maximum and sustainable impact for those within and beyond our community.

We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Events Co-ordinator to assist in the smooth running and successful management of our well established and growing events portfolio. Working with our dynamic events team you will be instrumental in ensuring that all World Jewish Relief events are of the highest standard and delivered with immaculate care and precision. This role is critical in ensuring that World Jewish Relief continues to grow and engage a wide-ranging audience, raising funds in support of our inspirational projects and programmes worldwide.

 You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the events team in the planning, coordinating, administration and delivery of World Jewish Relief events including our flagship Annual Dinner.
• Managing and leading on the planning of smaller engagement and fundraising events both in person and online.
• Supporting and overseeing World Jewish Relief’s Young Committee by assisting with the delivery of their events and attending committee meetings
• Liaising with colleagues and partners to organise supporter Insight Trips: creating itineraries, booking transport and managing all details.
• Supporting and assisting donors who are planning events to raise funds for World Jewish Relief.
• Working with the communications team to organise World Jewish Relief’s participation at communal events and attend these events.
• Managing and leading on stewardship of World Jewish Relief runners in the London Marathon and other challenge event activities.
• Working with the fundraising and marketing team to launch and deliver a new fundraising initiative supporting World Jewish Relief's Home Repairs programmes in Ukraine.

You should have:

• Proven experience in event planning, coordination and delivery to a high standard, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrable knowledge of event fundraising techniques and sector trends.
• Experience using a database (ideally Raiser’s Edge) to the highest level, both to record and analyse information.
• Experience in successfully managing numerous priorities at one time, meeting tight and non-negotiable deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Excellent administrative skills, impeccable accuracy and attention to detail.
• The ability to use your own initiative, make quick and independent decisions where necessary and to work under pressure.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Jewish holidays. After 2 years’ service holiday entitlement increases to 25 days.
• Pension scheme – we contribute 5% to the World Jewish Relief pension scheme.
• Life Insurance – up to 3 times salary to nominated beneficiaries.
• Health Cash Plan – cash back to cover the costs of dental treatment, optical care, specialist consultations and a range of complementary therapies.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice or support with any personal or work. related concerns or free counselling if needed.
• Season ticket / travel to work loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• On Friday the office closes at 3pm.
• We encourage flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

World Jewish Relief promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We invite and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and of faith or none that meet the criteria set out for this role. You don’t need to be Jewish to work for us, but you must share our desire to assist those who need help based on their vulnerability, not their identity, recognising the dignity and potential of all people.

To apply

As part of your application, we ask you to demonstrate your suitability for the role by answering the following questions in your cover letter:

• Why does this role appeal to you and what skills do you have that will help you to excel in this role?
• What do you think makes a successful fundraising event?

Are you  an experienced major donor fundraiser with a track record of achieving significant gifts from HNWI, corporates and trusts? This is a challenging and demanding role, bringing together all major gift sources. Supported by a fundraising assistant, you will be responsible for delivering ambitious income targets from HNWI, corporates, trust and legacies. You will need excellent communication and networking skills and be able to produce high quality, imaginative and compelling presentations, proposals, letters and pitches. You will also be responsible for our individual giving and fundraising in the community by directing and supporting the fundraising assistant. 

Main purpose of the role:

To support, develop and coordinate a variety of areas of activity within the Fundraising team.

Key responsibilities:

Assist with the stewardship of fundraising supporters across the various income areas and maintain and improve supporter retention and engagement.

Utilise the charity database, carry out regular analysis, generate reports, ensure fundraising records and folders are accurate and up to date and provide regular feedback to the Senior Fundraising Manager.

Support with and coordinate seasonal raffles, distribution of mail-outs and merchandise, and manage stock levels.

Conduct regular supporter research to ensure Retina UK remains innovative with fundraising activities. 

Liaise with venues, supporters, exhibitors and attendees ahead of fundraising events and activities.

Thank supporters in the appropriate manner and update and refresh supporter letter templates quarterly to effectively communicate the value of donor contributions.

Take a proactive approach in guiding supporters and potential fundraisers on how they can be involved with Retina UK. Offer clear advice on fundraising opportunities and ensure incoming enquiries are directed to relevant activities that align with their interests and needs.

Work collaboratively to maintain an efficient and practical admin system.  Arrange, attend and take minutes at fundraising team meetings as and when required

Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager, senior management team and the CEO.

SPECIFICATION:

E = essential D = desirable

Skills & Experience

Minimum of 1 year working in a similar role  E

Working in a small team D

Educated to ‘A’ level standard or commensurate experience  E

IT literate and highly adept in the use of MS Office Suite  E

Familiar with email and internet  E

High standard of written and verbal English and grammar  E

Database experience  E

 Personal Attributes

 Confident, polite and cheerful telephone manner  E

 Quick learner able to act on initiative and in the absence of managers E                                                                                                   

An eye for detail and a flair for organisation E

 Ability to empathise with people with disabilities (particularly visual impairment)

Able to manage a busy workload E

 Commitment

 Empathy with Retina UK’s aims and objectives E

 Willing to live Retina UK’s values E