Permanent Fundraising Assistant Jobs

About Smart Works 

Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed. After visiting Smart Works, 69% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

More information about who we are can be found on our website.

About the role  

As the charity works to double the number of women it helps, we are recruiting for a Fundraising Events Lead to join our Newcastle team. Reporting to the Centre Manager, they will engage new and existing supporters and achieve income targets, raising vital funds across events and community fundraising to support of our mission.

In practice, this involves identifying new locations to deliver our annual events calendar including our sustainable fashion sales, and delivering our annual community fundraising campaign to target income, Cycle for Smart Works.

They will also work with our Communications Assistant to deliver engaging digital content about our events and community fundraising initiatives across various social media platforms.

The successful candidate will have good relationship building skills to ensure lasting and mutually beneficial event partnerships, and excellent written communication skills.

The role will be based at our Smart Works centre in Newcastle with occasional travel to set-up and host corporate and community events. Occasional weekend and evening work is also required to lead and support on our events calendar.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to elevate their career in events and community fundraising for a worthy cause. If you can multi-task and are a strong networker, we would love to hear from you.

Duties and responsibilities

• Leading on Smart Works Newcastle’s signature fundraising events, including high-end supporter events, fashion sales, and pop-up shops, managing the project from planning to execution and ensuring income targets of circa £55K are met.
• Effectively steward and manage multiple event partners to increase annual gift-in-kind support, clothing donations and engagement.
• Manage all external stakeholders involved in an event, sharing event briefs with the staff and trustee team.
• Seek networking opportunities to grow our supporter base, through community fundraising and corporate partnerships, owning KPI income targets for community and events.
• Working with the London HQ Community Fundraising Manager, to deliver our annual community fundraising campaigns such as Cycle for Smart Works and local events such as the Great North Run to income target c. £20k.
• Deliver an event from concept to delivery, ensuring key metrics are shared with the Communications Assistant to update our stakeholder groups accordingly.
• Supporting the team with other income generation streams such as grant applications, corporate relationships and working with the London HQ functions for each stream.

Personal Specification 

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience in event management and delivery, raising income in excess of £55k per annum. Event management in a fundraising capacity is highly desirable.
• Strong relationship building skills and confidence managing various stakeholders.
• Target driven with excellent organisation and time management capabilities, demonstrating an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Effective project-management skills, with proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of writing applications for charitable trust grants is highly desirable.
• A detailed understanding of the fundraising landscape across Newcastle is highly desirable.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) and digital content creation software such as Canva and Adobe InDesign, for professional settings.
• Experience in a fundraising or sales-based role.
• Experience working with VIPs or influencers.

How to Apply  

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Research and evaluate new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant funders, maintaining a 12-month funding calendar.

2. Cultivate and nurture relationships with funding/grant-making organisations, both new and existing.

3. Develop compelling cases for support for designated projects or organisational areas, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly.

4. Enhance Buttle UK's ability to deliver compelling reports to donors, meeting or surpassing their expectations.

5. Submit timely reports to donors, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements.

6. Support the maintenance of systems tracking fund allocation and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information for funders.

7. Manage donor records on the Raiser's Edge fundraising database, including recording activities, income, and producing management reports.

8. Stay informed about funding opportunities and trends in the sector through attending conferences, workshops, and events.

9. Generate accurate and timely management information on fundraising activities and budgets.

10. Ensure integration of fundraising activities within the wider staff team and provide necessary support.

11. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Fundraising and Marketing and/or the Trust Fundraising Manager.

12. Proactively assess own performance and development needs.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

1. Proven experience and success in developing and drafting proposals and/or reports raising funds from trusts, foundations, other grant makers or the equivalent.

2. Experience of creating compelling and concise funding proposals, written documents and reports from a range of information sources, including detailed technical or sector specific information. about the organisation’s work.

3. Proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

4. Experience of research techniques applicable to identifying funding opportunities and framing funding bids.

5. Financially literate with the experience of producing and interpreting budgets, or other detailed numerical information.

6. Experience of working under your own initiative, dealing with conflicting demands and working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

7. Experience of project planning and/or project coordination.

8. Proven IT skills, ideally with experience of using databases.

9. Good knowledge of the charity sector.

Skills & Abilities

1. Driven to meet and exceed targets. 

2. Understanding of what is required to develop long-term and productive partnerships and relationships.

3. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and prioritise own workload; but also to make a valuable contribution to a small team.

4. Ability to “sell” a cause successfully and be persuasive.

5. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills with the capacity to think creatively and strategically.

6. Willingness to use the telephone to pursue cold leads and build relationships with potential funders and supporters.

7. Ability to write compelling copy for a range of audiences, from succinct ‘pitch’ documents to detailed fundraising bids.

8. High level of attention to detail

9. High standard of literacy and numeracy.

Attitudes

1. A self-starter with energy and drive, who is motivated to make a direct ask of a donor or supporter, but is resilient if a donor says ‘no’.

2. Commitment to promote the best interests of children and young people.

3. Empathetic and non-judgmental towards the needs of children and families living in poverty.

4. Prepared to work flexible hours.

5. Willingness to help with requests made by colleagues.

The Major Gifts Stewardship Assistant is responsible for an existing portfolio of approximately 150+ individual, trust, and corporate donor relationships. Main responsibilities include:

· Maintaining the current portfolio of donors.

· Uplifting donors to give at higher levels, where possible.

· Supporting the trusts and foundations of new business processes through research and outreach.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid (at least 2 days in office per week)

Salary: £28,011.50 per annum

Job Purpose:

To be an integral part of the Philanthropy team, providing stewardship to individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate supporters (typically, yet not exclusively, at the £5,000 to £20,000 level). You will be responsible for a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Excellent and engaging written communication skills and ability to adapt style to suit a wide range of supporters.

• Confident interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and negotiating skills.

• Ability to deal with people at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds.

• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.

• Proven organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritizing effectively.

• Experience of working in an office environment, maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures.

• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player – this role involves working very closely and collaboratively with colleagues in the UK and overseas.

• Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities.

• Computer literate and confident in using all Microsoft Office programs.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF.

• Willingness to travel within the UK.

Desirable:

• Work experience in fundraising, marketing, or sales.

• Experience in bringing in income against targets.

• Experience of working with senior decision makers.

• Experience using a CRM system.

• Interest in international, humanitarian work.

• Willingness to travel internationally.

Other information

Recruitment timetable:

• Closing date for applications: 6 May 2024, 11.59pm (BST)

• First and second round interviews: w/c 13 May 2024

Please note, you will be asked to complete a task as part of the interview process.

Right to work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please click here to check whether you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to discuss your right to work status further, please contact us.

Accessibility

We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know.

Examples of adjustments we can make:

• offering you an alternative if you are unable to use our online application system.

• providing necessary information, such as the job description or assessment materials, in an alternate format

• allowing you to have someone with you during an interview for example, a Sign Language interpreter.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive organisation. MSF UK thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Please read our Equality & Diversity policy for more information.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

Safeguarding

MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.

Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Main Duties and Responsibilities• Undertake community fundraising, individual giving and legacy and in memoriam fundraising under the guidance of the Charity Director.• Support the Charity Director in their fundraising efforts.• Administer bids for charitable funds from the Trust’s services.• Prepare papers for the Quarterly Charitable Funds Committee, which is a sub-committee of the main Trust board• Prepare the Charitable Funds Committee Chair’s report to the Board of Directors.• Keep accurate records of the charity’s income and expenditure• Formally acknowledge any donations in a timely manner and keep records of this.• Manage the charity’s email account.• Manage any grants received from external sources, e.g. via NHS Charities Together• Administer and authorise the Trust’s Team Wellbeing “Big Thank You” bids.• Liaise with the Trust’s Accounts Payable Team to ensure accurate recording of income and expenditure.• Bank any donations the Charity receives via cheque• Dealing with service users/donors• Represent the Trust/Charity in virtual meetings with external organisations

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process

Development / Fundraising Assistant
Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week, with flexibility to increase to 37 hours per week. (Some evening and weekend work required in line with fundraising events).
Salary: £24,031 - £25,863 per annum FTE (£19,484.59 - £20,970 pro rata for 30 hours per week) dependant on skills, experience and knowledge
Contract: Permanent
Base: Osney Mead, Oxford, Frequent travel within Oxfordshire and Berkshire required.

Who we are, and what we do

• We’re Oxfordshire Mind, the mental health charity, operating across Oxfordshire and Berkshire West
• We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health issue gets both support and respect

Why work for us?

• We offer a friendly working environment and are committed to staff wellbeing
• We are devoted to equity, diversity, inclusion, and equality, with staff working groups and support groups
• We are an Oxford Living Wage employer

Here is a taste of what we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance, 28 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working including; hybrid working, part time, compressed hours
• Ensuring growth and development of our people along their career journey
• Free support package from Health Assured for you and your family
• Great discounts and cash back card schemes

What will you do?

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to learn and grow within the Fundraising sector.

This is an integral part of the development team, providing essential support across various fundraising initiatives and providing excellent supporter stewardship (nurturing our supporters/fundraisers on their journey with us). This is to maximise income and encourage supporters to remain engaged with our charity.

You will represent the charity at various events, meetings and networking opportunities to build opportunities with supporters to help them reach their fundraising potential!

What’s essential?

• Strong administration skills to maintain the Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) and previous experience of CRM systems.
• Excellent customer service and relationship/interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solutions focused approach to work.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting Fundraisers throughout their journey with us (stewardship) such as but not limited to; send materials to fundraisers such as t-shirts, and certificates, making calls/thank you calls, sending letters to event supporters.
• Attending events and assisting with activities on the day.
• Responding to supporters’ queries and requests, providing email cover across multiple inboxes.
• Help support content for communications/marketing.
• Help support the team identify fundraising opportunities.
• Maintain, develop and update the Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) system and in turn become the team's champion/subject expert.

Who you are
Open - Are you open to help people realise their potential?
Together, partnership - Are you a team player?
Responsive - Are you a good listener?
Independent - Do you have the confidence to speak out fearlessly?
Unstoppable – Do you have a positive, never give up attitude?

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Closing date: This post will close as soon as a sufficient number of applicants have been received.
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interview date: TBC
Interview location: TBC

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Oxfordshire Mind is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We therefore require a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for all our roles. The level of which will vary depending on the nature of the role.

No agencies please.

Looking to develop your fundraising skills or to launch your career in fundraising?

Nottingham Hospitals Charity supports the work of Nottingham’s Hospitals, including City Hospital, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham Children’s Hospital and Ropewalk House. We raise over £4m each year to improve facilities and services for patients and families across our community.
 

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Fundraising Assistant to play a key role in the success of our fundraising appeals and campaigns.

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, you will be the first point of contact for our individual donors, providing outstanding donor care and helping to ensure they have the best possible experience with the Charity. You will work as part of a friendly, supportive team who are dedicated to supporting the work of Nottingham’s hospitals.

You will have strong administration and database skills, and the ability to work on a range of fundraising activities around donor acquisition and retention, helping to raise vital funds for Nottingham’s Hospitals. We are looking for someone who can work effectively on multiple projects, has a keen attention to detail and can communicate confidently and appropriately with a range of audiences.
 

As an equal opportunities employer, Nottingham Hospitals Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
 

Nottingham Hospitals Charity offers a flexible working policy.

North West Air Ambulance (NWAA)

Events Fundraising Assistant

£22,000 - £24,000 

Merseyside (Hybrid)

Full time (flexible working will be considered)

Permanent

“There’s no doubt the North West Air Ambulance Charity saved my life. Without the care they provided so quickly at the scene, before airlifting me to the Royal Preston Hospital, it’s unlikely I would have survived.”

 

Do you want to form part of the passionate, driven and talented Income and Engagement team that raise funds to keep this life saving service running?

This hugely reputable and remarkable charity provides the enhanced pre-hospital care needed to make a lifesaving difference and quite simply brings the hospital to the patient, regardless of their location across the North West!

The Role

 

This is a unique opportunity to join NWAA, due to the growth in the charity’s events portfolio. You will report into the Events Manager and support the events and fundraising team, to deliver its ambitious new strategy. Duties will include:

• Supporting the team with event organisation and delivery, including providing excellent support and stewardship.
• Enrolling participants taking part in a calendar of events across the region.
• Meeting fundraisers and re-engaging lapsed supporters to develop long-term relationships and maximise fundraising.
• Providing up to date content for the charity’s internal marketing team, to enable the effective production of regular communications to engage new and existing supporter. 

The Person

If you are enthusiastic about the work of NWAA and driven to be a part of its future growth, we would love to hear from you!

You should be organised, diligent and driven to develop your career in fundraising. It is a varied, busy role so you should be able to work proactively - prioritising and working under pressure to make the most of opportunities. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and the ability to build long standing relationships.

The role will involve attending events in the evenings and weekends so will require a full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle. 

While charity experience would be advantageous, we are also keen to speak with people looking to transfer their skillset into this incredibly rewarding area of fundraising and events coordination.

Why NWAA?

 

NWAA is a widely recognised charity that has a huge impact on saving lives. Now is an especially important time, as the charity celebrates its 25th anniversary and moves forward with its future 5 year strategic plan. There are exciting plans to support the organisation of NWAA’s first Charity Ball as well as two new mass participation events in 2024.

This role offers the opportunity to build a career within the charity. There will be huge scope to learn and grow as part of an incredibly supportive, collaborative and fun team.

On top of this, the charity’s benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Cash Back Scheme which includes cash back for dental treatment and a range of medical treatments as well as staff discounts with a range of retailers
• 24-hour confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme for pension contributions
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Sick pay
• Holiday buy back scheme

If this sounds like the type of environment that would suit you for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! The role is permanent and full-time (although flexible working patterns will be considered) and offers the opportunity to work flexibly from the charity's offices based in Knowsley and Barton, as well as across the region, and from home.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, apply here, or get in contact with Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

 

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Events Fundraising Officer

As our Events Fundraising Officer, you will be leading the charge, creating and delivering innovative and captivating events that will stand out and will inspire long-term support for HHC like never before. You will know what makes a sensational event, you strive for perfection and using your creativity and experience, you understand how to motivate, excite, and innovate.

About you:

You will be the ‘go-to’ event lead for a number of the events in our portfolio, able to inspire confidence across the organisation and demonstrate impressive skills in a range of events spanning live, hybrid and virtual. A custodian of major opportunities, you’ll keep everyone on track and on target to smash our objectives.

About Hope and Homes for Children:

We believe children belong in families, never orphanages. Because orphanages harm children. The majority of those who experience life inside an institution suffer violence, abuse and neglect. Denied the chance to grow up in a family, they’re more likely to become homeless later in life, to have run-ins with the law, and to experience mental and physical health issues.

The shocking truth is that these are almost always children who have, or could have, a family to look after them. To love them. But every day, a broken system puts pressure on parents to give up their children. They'll be safe from war, can escape poverty, will get an education. False promises. No child should have to trade their family for their future.
Today, over 5.4 million children are trapped within institutions. It’s not right and it must stop. Children deserve so much better. Always.

Since 1994, Hope and Homes for Children has been working to stop the institutionalisation of children. We’re 250 people, in ten countries, inspiring organisations, including the UN, EU and governments around the world, to close the doors of orphanages forever. Instead, we fight for every child to feel the love and belonging of a safe family home.
Further details

Location: Our Salisbury or London office with flexibility to work from home for part of the week.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 gross per annum including any London weighting.
Closing Date:  The final cut off for applications is 13th May 2024. However, we may close the vacancy early if we receive strong applications. So, don’t delay, please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience, and passion for our cause.

To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter (500 words max) indicating why you are interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.

Other information: This post requires the post holder to have the right to work in the UK. The recruitment process may include a relevant DBS check.

HHC actively encourages equality and diversity, and we look to recruit across age, gender, ethnicity and background as we believe diversity brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages.

You may also have experience in the following: : Events Coordinator, Hospitality, Events Co-ordinator, Conference Manager, Events Assistant, PR, Public Relations, Events Manager, Sales, Business Development Events Organiser, Events Assistant, Events Manager, Events Administrator, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Administrator, Events Management, Funding Coordination Officer, Fundraising Coordinator, Charities, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Donor Management, Regional Fundraising, Third Sector, Charity Funding, etc

REF-213 405

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. We are looking a new Fundraising Administration Officer to support our passionate and ambitious team. 

You will provide administrative support to the marketing and income generation team to help us raise the vital funds to help more people than ever before.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the role is the opportunity to work closely with fundraisers with a connection to Beats cause. Candidates with the personability to work with people, with a positive attitude and ability to empathise with stakeholders will therefore do well in this role

Free Tibet is a small but effective campaign organisation based in south London. We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager who can transform our routine fundraising and lead expert strategies for income generation. This role is best suited to an experienced solo fundraiser who is confident in managing multiple streams of income, but we welcome applications from any fundraiser with a diverse skillset and collaborative way of working.

We are currently implementing a pay grading system at Free Tibet, offering increases with each year of service. The salary for this position starts at £40,000.

About Free Tibet and Tibet Watch

Free Tibet is a campaign group (UK company) that brings human rights abuses in Tibet to international attention through parliamentary advocacy, media outreach, and mobilising thousands of supporters for change.

We stand with Tibetans around the world. For their homeland, for their future and against China’s brutal occupation. We keep the eyes of the world on the atrocities being committed in Tibet and lead effective campaigns to push back.

Free Tibet’s work is supported by our research partner Tibet Watch (UK charity), which gathers crucial information from occupied Tibet, one of the most closed-off places in the world.
Tibet can be free. It must be free – and one day it will be. Together we bring that day closer.

Job Description

Fundraising

• Oversee all income-generation activity across Free Tibet and Tibet Watch. Ensure continuous improvement and innovation and an appropriate balance of fundraising activity across all streams. Current streams include postal appeals, online appeals, and the Free Tibet online shop.
• Manage applications for grant funding on behalf of both Free Tibet and Tibet Watch, working with the Fundraising Officer to build a strong portfolio of five and six-figure grants and steward them for renewal.
• Lead on the recruitment and retention of donors, especially Major Donors, and redevelop supporter journeys and stewardship programs.
• Evaluate new ideas for income generation and strategies for implementation, especially corporate and challenge events / community fundraising.
• Impact reporting of fundraising activity and the performance of quarterly appeals, with a view to improve internal processes for greater income innovation and ROI.
• Liaise with the Free Tibet Campaigns & Research Teams to ensure that campaigning, digital and fundraising activities are seamlessly coordinated.
• Managing relationships with third party agencies, like mailing services and digital mobilisation agencies, making sure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard.
• Ensure that our new Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, Raiser’s Edge NXT, is used effectively and to its full potential.
• Take a supporter-facing role in managing relationships with Major Donors, leading by example in securing mission-critical income.
• When needed, providing on-the-ground support for direct marketing, including copywriting and editing.

Leadership & Management

• Line manage the Fundraising Team, which currently consists of a full-time Fundraising Officer, part-time Administrative Assistant, and part-time Supporter Care & Shop Officer, nurturing their professional development and working collaboratively to produce fundraising projects.
• Act as a leader within the organisation, representing staff to the board and executive committee where appropriate.
• Work with the Finance and HR manager to monitor expenditure against budget and prepare regular reports on expenditure and projected income for the Free Tibet and Tibet Watch boards.
• Develop annual and project-specific Fundraising Strategies, reporting on appropriate indicators.

General Responsibilities

• Participating in regular team meetings.
• Participate in events and actions as required, with protest attendance highly encouraged.
• Ensure that volunteers working with your team are managed appropriately.
• Participating in monthly finance/fundraising meetings.
• Provide regular fundraising reports for the FT-TW Boards and Head of Campaigns.
• Any other tasks, where appropriate, required to ensure the smooth-running of the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven ability to look at the big picture of an organisation’s fundraising and prioritise what needs particular attention.
• Proven track record of delivering income across one or more of following income streams:
  • Individual Giving: postal appeals, online appeals; emergency appeals; matched giving campaigns.
  • Major Donor Fundraising: soliciting and stewarding donations from HNWIs; prospects research; Major Donor recruitment.
  • Trusts and Foundations: soliciting and stewarding major grant
• Digital fluency with a deep understanding of how this relates to fundraising.
• Line management of other fundraisers, especially with agile working and diverse skill sets.
• Experience of overseeing the development of team members.
• Excellent knowledge of proper practice in fundraising data and compliance, especially with reference to The Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR principles.
• Confident reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and representing staff interests.
• Commitment to Free Tibet’s mission.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a high intensity environment, working collaboratively and skillfully in response to fast-moving developments in global news.
• Personal achievement/s securing five or six-figure grants, especially for research or human rights projects.
• Experience of managing lead generation campaigns at both a strategist and practitioner level, especially Facebook ads, with past examples of success.
• Experience using RENXT, Mailchimp, and digital tools (e.g. Engaging Networks or Impact Stack).

Application Process

Completed applications must be received by 10:00 am on Monday 22nd April 2024. There will be two rounds of interviews, with the first round of interviews on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
Your application should include:

• Your CV (1-2 sides of A4), attached as a PDF. We recommend including any qualifications or training from fundraising bodies and showcasing your personal achievements in fundraising.
• Cover letter (1 side of A4), attached as a PDF, detailing how you meet each point in the personal specification. We recommend highlighting your specific interest in working for Free Tibet and Tibet Watch.

The role

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a newly created fundraising products team that’s responsible for both new and innovative product development and our sector leading virtual events programme. There are ambitious plans to grow income from a broader portfolio of supporter-led fundraising products over the next three years, which is backed by investment, organisational support and audience insight. 

As the fundraising products officer, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering and helping develop diverse and innovative fundraising products. Ensuring that net income targets are met while providing an exceptional experience for our supporters.

Reporting to the fundraising products manager and with a line report you’ll be implementing plans to attract, steward and retain supporters. While also working closely with your wider team from across community and events, you’ll be involved in new propositions to reach and engage new and existing audiences. And at all stages you’ll be encouraged and supported to innovate, test and learn and think creatively.

The fundraising products team sits within community and events. You’ll join a vibrant and collaborative team renowned for its exciting and successful products and events.

About you

We’re looking for someone with a real drive and a passion for charity fundraising. Who is digitally focused, driven by insight and understands the importance of great stewardship.

You’ll have experience in a range of fundraising activities including virtual events. Adept at supporter stewardship and journeys through a variety of channels, such as digital communities, phone, and email. You’ll have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding KPIs. As well as being highly organised, comfortable managing projects and if needed the ability to work to tight deadlines.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. And if you have any questions, we’re also happy to discuss the role with you ahead of submitting a potential application. 

Working at Breast Cancer Now also comes with lots of benefits including:

• Up to 3 days working from home each week

• 25 days of paid leave, increasing by a day each year (to a maximum of 30 days) plus the time off between Christmas and New Year

• Pension plan with a company contribution of up to 8%

• Two volunteering days per year

• Season ticket and bicycle loan scheme

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.

Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now. 

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 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 Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 9am on Wednesday 24 April 2024 

Interview date Wednesday 1 May and Thursday 2 May 2024 

Fundraising & Philanthropy Assistant

Full Time – 35 Hours per week

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 depending on skills and experience

Location: Beechcroft House and Hybrid

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is a grassroots movement working for nature’s recovery and to bring people closer to nature.

‘Our vision for a wilder future is beautiful and vital!’

Our future has to be wilder!

We are seeking a Fundraising & Philanthropy Assistant to join our cause.

Our fundraising team is ambitious, with a strong track record of success and plans for growth. Working within the Marketing & Fundraising department, this is a varied role which provides support to the Trust’s philanthropy and fundraising efforts in generating income and providing an excellent supporter experience. 

The post-holder will be expected to undertake tasks including admin and data support for the team, providing first-class stewardship for supporters and donors, researching new prospects or potential funding opportunities, and helping to plan and run our exciting and developing events programme. 

We’re looking for a proactive, enthusiastic and highly organised individual with excellent communications skills. This role would suit somebody with outstanding people skills who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills within a busy and successful fundraising department. 

Wild About Inclusion!

As an inclusive employer we recognise that our workforce needs to better reflect the communities in which we live and work.  We encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly those underrepresented within our sector, including people from black, Asian, minority Ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.

We are happy to discuss the possibilities of hybrid and flexible working

This role will be based at our office in Curdridge, however, we are happy to accommodate a hybrid working routine, and discuss a pattern of work which suits the candidate. Traditionally, office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with an hour lunch break.

We offer a wide range of benefits including a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, learning and development support, 24-hour access to our employee assistance programme and more.

Closing date:  22 April

Interviews:  29 April 

To apply for the role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page. In the ‘supporting information’ section, you’ll need to demonstrate, with detailed examples, how you meet the job requirements using the Job Description and Recruitment Pack on our website.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented fundraiser to make a tangible difference to London’s landscape and its people.

Heritage of London Trust restores the buildings and monuments that tell the story of the city and the people who live within it. Founded over 40 years ago, our mission was to rescue characterful and neglected historic sites all across the city. We focus on sites at risk in areas of least investment - in local communities that most need our help - ensuring a sustainable future for every project we work on. To date, we have restored nearly 800 sites across London.

In 2020 we launched our ground-breaking Proud Places youth programme to inspire and  engage young people with the world around them, helping them develop knowledge and skills now and for the future. We work with mainstream schools across London and are the only UK heritage organisation to specialise in working with excluded pupils, young  people at risk of gang exploitation and young refugees. To date we have worked with 6,000 young people and the programme continues to expand.

As our programme work has grown, so has our team and investment into our fundraising capability. We are now looking for a dedicated fundraiser who will help us build on our relationship based fundraising activity to grow our income. The Head of Philanthropy is a new role reporting to the Chief Executive.

We have a great pipeline of corporate partners, opportunities with charitable foundations and attractive offers for our dedicated group of high-value supporters to experience our work up close. Our Board of Trustees are committed and well connected, many of them are generous personal donors. We steward our supporters through a series of high-quality events such as intimate lunches, VIP behind-the-scenes visits, site based workshops and expert-led conferences.

We are looking for a Head of Philanthropy who shares our ambition and drive and is excited to work closely with a dedicated and collaborative team while enjoying autonomy to build on our great work to date. Based in a vibrant newly developed impact-hub for charities who work with young people, this role will work in partnership with senior peers in communications and programmes, alongside a fundraising assistant and the Chief Executive, who herself was a professional fundraiser.

The role would be suited to an experienced relationship fundraiser looking to step up or into a role with exciting growth opportunities, or could suit an experienced relationship based sales or communication professional looking to pivot their career and make a positive social impact. Regardless of your background, with support and collaboration, this is an incredible opportunity to spread your professional wings and help drive our growth, reach and impact.

To learn more about this fantastic opportunity, please download the full appointment brief, where you will also find contact details of our talent consultant Ami Jenick, should you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation about the role.

Are you ready to transform lives through philanthropy? Samaritans is looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to shape and expand our philanthropy programme. You’ll have a strong track record in major gift fundraising, managing end to end major donor processes, leading to gifts of 6 figures and experience as a strong leader.

You’ll be a charity expert in philanthropy, bringing knowledge and skill to the fundraising programme. ​You’ll drive positive change and be instrumental in unlocking substantial income streams to support our vision of fewer lives lost to suicide.

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• £48,000-£51,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office, with the option to work from
• Linked to Ewell (Surrey) with home and office working, including the option to work from our London Bridge office (EC3R)
• In office working - we'd love to see you in person at least twice a month
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

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Major Gifts at Samaritans

Samaritans is on a mission to make a profound impact on suicide prevention, and we need your expertise to drive our philanthropy programme to new heights. With a small yet promising portfolio of supporters and donors, we're poised for growth, fuelled by a national rise in wealth and philanthropy. Annual income is around £500K with donations typically at 5 figure values.

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Our ambition is to grow the programme sustainably in the long term but also ensure the target is met in 2024-25. This year will be about proactive engagement with a wide range of potential supporters, developing programme infrastructure and securing mid-value donations to build the pipeline from the ground up. In year two we hope to drive up gift volume and value.

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Your Impact:

• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to our Philanthropy Officer, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead the charge in strategic planning and operational leadership to drive significant growth and sustainability within our philanthropy programme.
• Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, ensuring their alignment with our mission and vision.
• Fundraising: Actively manage your pipeline of prospective supporters, eloquently communicating our mission and securing vital donations.

Job Description is here

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What’s in it for you – our benefits

So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.

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Hybrid and flexible working

We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, do the school run, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

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Being Inclusive

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

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Application

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and your transferable skills. 

Applications close at 9 am on Friday 26 April. Video interviews likely to be w/c 29 April.

This is your chance to join us in making a tangible difference and shaping the future of our vital work, apply today!