Circa £55,000 per annum

Fixed term – 12 months (maternity cover)

Currently working from home

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Key to achieving this objective is ensuring the public supports our work and gives generously. The Direct Marketing Team at UNICEF UK inspires members of the public to support UNICEF’s amazing work. We do this using a wide range of media channels and across a number of successful fundraising products.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Supporter Retention to cover maternity leave (we call this early moments leave). You will provide strategic direction and leadership to our high performing supporter retention team. You will deliver fundraising campaigns using a wide range of media to inspire our supporters to donate over £40m per year.

To succeed, you will have experience of developing and implementing successful direct marketing strategies for a charity, either in-house or for an agency with charity clients.  As an experienced leader, you will be able to motivate and inspire team members, including coaching and developing them to deliver our ambitious plans.

You will have a track record in successfully developing high level relationships, both internally and externally. You will have experience of managing an expenditure budget of at least £1 million to deliver direct marketing based fundraising campaigns using a wide-range of media.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 22 March 2021.

Interview date: Wednesday 31 March 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights. CVs will not be accepted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

The Scar Free Foundation is recruiting for a Senior Development Officer, salary FTE £30,000-£35,000 with great benefits. We’re based at the Royal College of Surgeons in Holborn, but homeworking for the time being.  

The Scar Free Foundation is a medical research charity with a 20-year track record of delivering transformative research into the causes of scarring, wound healing, and psychological support. You’ll build on our strong record in Trusts and Major Donor fundraising as part of a transformational fundraising campaign to achieve scar free healing within a generation and transform lives. We have an amazing group of volunteers – people with Lived Experience of scarring – with compelling stories to tell about their own scarring, and supportive, well-connected Trustees. Our work is rooted in research excellence and delivering clinically meaningful outcomes, with leading clinicians and researchers in world-class institutions across the UK.

We’re seeking an experienced fundraiser, with a solid and creative background in working with Trusts and Foundations to help bring these elements together. Someone who is a great communicator, enthusiastic and motivated to contribute to our success. Working as part of a small, supportive and experienced team, you will be implementing our T&F fundraising strategy, growing our social media fundraising, and working with the team to drive and support donor relationships – including prospect research, cultivation events and database management.  

For more information see Role Profile and Application Pack attached

The closing date is Sunday 4 April and we’re expecting to interview towards the end of that month.

Good luck, and best wishes

Amy - Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section below and complete it when you click through to our website. Click the 'apply' button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**

Job Purpose

UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency's national charity partner, is looking for a Head of Major Donors & Trusts to join us at a crucial time in our development.  As a start-up, we are a small but high performing team with big ambitions. You will play a key part in developing and leading our major donor and trust work, playing a key part in the success of our fundraising going forward.  You will work closely with the corporate partnerships and individual giving teams as well as communications and operations colleagues and UNHCR internationally. 

Working with the Director of Fundraising, Chief Executive and Trustees you will develop and implement a strategy for the Major Gifts and Trusts income stream, motivating and leading a small team of specialist major donor and trust fundraisers and delivering an excellent supporter experience.  A team player, you will work closely with UK and international colleagues.

Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have demonstrable experience of successfully cultivating and stewarding donors as well as preparing and presenting funding proposals for trusts and individual major donors and of setting annual and longer term plans and budgets.  You will be familiar with leading and managing a fundraising team and with working across a complex organisation with programme delivery colleagues.  Donor focussed and a problem solver, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be someone who enjoys developing strong relationships. 

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. We welcome applicants from minority ethnic and protected groups. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply.

Who We Are And What We Do

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours.  Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities:

· To develop and lead the major donor and trust strategy for UK for UNHCR to substantially and sustainably increase income from major donors and trusts.

· Lead, manage and motivate the Major Donor & Trust team,*  modelling excellence in

management, generating high standards of performance and behaviour, with team members developed to achieve their best.

· To work closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and other supporters to maximise their input, making sure they are supported to identify new prospects and to make their own asks.

· Personally manage and inspire a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the potential to give five and six figure gifts.

· To develop new opportunities with major donors, trusts and foundations in line with UK4U’s fundraising strategy. This will include leading and supporting approaches to new prospects.

• Ensure the development and management of a robust prospect pipelines for major donors, trusts and foundations.

· Ensure a prompt strategic and tactical response to major donor and trust prospects in the event of humanitarian emergencies

· Ensure the database of major donor and trust supporters and prospects is up-to-date, accurate and GDPR compliant.

· Oversee cultivation events for major donors and representatives of trusts and foundations, liaising with UNHCR colleagues for input into global events when appropriate.

· Work within UK4U’s  and UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes

· Ensure accurate income recording and earmarking procedures to facilitate financial reporting.

* Currently consists of four posts: Trust & Foundation Manager, Snr Major Donor & Trust Officer, a Major Donor Manager (new role), and a Prospect Researcher (new role).

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

• Experience of line and team management in a fundraising environment.
• Experience of managing complex relationships with major donors, trusts, Trustees and other supporters.
• Experience of successfully identifying, cultivating, asking and stewarding five and six figure gifts.
• Experience of managing and growing a prospect pipeline.
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a complex, multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of applying effective problem-solving when the situation demands.
• Experience of financial and budgetary management.
• Experience of working a fast paced environment.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.

· Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.

· Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to tailor your approach to different audiences

· Ability to communicate complex themes and subjects in writing and verbally.

· Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.

· An understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

· Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM Products/fundraising databases.

· Evidence of up-to-date knowledge of best practice and new initiatives in philanthropy.

· Understanding of the changing fundraising landscape of the UK and what this means for philanthropic fundraising and the charity sector.

Desirable skills/experience

• Demonstrable interest in international development/humanitarian issues and/or a higher education or similar qualification in these areas.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Major Gifts Manager. You will be part of a Fundraising team of three who are responsible for funding from individual philanthropists, foundations and corporate donors to cover our annual operating costs (to cover budgets of over $5m each year).

This role is ideal if you have experience in a fundraising team in a startup environment, your flexibility and eagerness to contribute wherever you can deliver the most value will see you thrive.  You will build on your experience as a front-line fundraiser and develop your relationship-building skills as you introduce some of the world’s most influential philanthropists to the important work that Founders Pledge does.

We're excited to meet you if you demonstrate:

• Experience as a front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts and/or HNWIs
• A proven record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, or supporting a team of front-line fundraisers to secure major gifts
• Expertise in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices for HNWIs, ideally with familiarity of corporate and foundation best practices
• High emotional intelligence, a background in relationship management, and strong intuition for people strategy
• A high level of discretion and comfort working with confidential, sensitive information
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, inspiring trust in colleagues, and adept at managing up
• Comfort working in databases, with complex financials, and spreadsheets to enable effective work - familiarity with Salesforce would be a bonus
• A passion for maximising impact by enabling high-value donations to high-impact charities and interventions
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Reporting to our Development Director, you will:

Deliver against a portfolio of donors and potential donors

• Serve as an ambassador for the work that Founders Pledge does with donors across Europe

• Build and maintain trusted and meaningful relationships with donors, to hold a portfolio of prospects for gifts <$100k annually;

• Collaborate in the development and active progression of our global donor pipeline from target identification through to cultivation, solicitation and ongoing stewardship 

• Prepare proposals and donor reporting

Assist with the UK/Europe portfolio of our CEO and Leadership team

• Be on hand to support our CEO around his meetings with high-profile donors and prospects 

• Help position our CEO for success with powerful proposals, accurate data, proactive outreach, and excellent reporting

Cross-functional support across the org

• Contribute to external communications and programmatic activities in service of fundraising goals; including partnering on appropriate programs/events, highlighting donors in blogs or podcasts, inputting to community newsletters

Harris Hill are working with a wonderful organisation who are looking for a Major Giving Executive, that has a focus on Trusts and Foundations. It is a 12-month FTC.

This post holder will be responsible for building upon the established pipeline of grant making trusts, writing compelling funding proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding new trusts and potential donors, and growing the organisation's support from trusts and foundations to facilitate their work.

It is a brilliant opportunity for a Trusts fundraiser who wants to support and manage a large portfolio of trusts, as well as help bring in trusts too. It is perfect for someone who has had a year or two experience and is looking for their next step.

You will ideally have previous experience of writing compelling and successful fundraising proposals, progress reports etc. for the 5 figure and above income band. You will also need to demonstrate that you have achieved funding targets, individually and/ or as part of a team. You will also be someone who is an excellent relationship fundraisier as you will be building relationships with existing and new donors and trusts.

If this role sounds of interest then please do get in contact with Hannah at Harris Hill on 02078207331 or email her on [email protected] Even if you want an informal chat to learn more and receive a full job description, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Closes ASAP so please do get in touch.

About NPC

NPC is looking for a Fundraising Executive, to join our dynamic Innovation and Development team to help deliver an amazing experience for our donors and prospects, and support our day to day fundraising activity, including event management and prospect research.

The Innovation and Development team at NPC lead on new strategies, partnerships and projects and spearhead our fundraising activity to support our work as the think tank for the charity and philanthropy sector. We are a small team so there is plenty of opportunity to get involved with a wide variety of activities and contribute your ideas.

About the role

The Fundraising Executive coordinates the relationships we have with high-net-worth individuals and other key fundraising stakeholders, ensuring an excellent experience of NPC. They are responsible for the philanthropist and funder peer network events and engagement, as well as prospect research, and provide administrative support for our wider fundraising activities.

As the Fundraising Executive you enjoy relationship building and working with people and understand the need to work towards financial targets. You have excellent time management skills and can manage competing priorities. You are an effective communicator, both written and verbally, able to relate with personal credibility to colleagues from across NPC, as well as senior people external to the organisation. Finally, you are enthusiastic about NPC’s mission and for working in the social sector.

Remote-working option available but NPC offices are based in London and so some travel to London will be required for events and meetings.

Salary: £25,000 per annum, pro rata.

Hours: c 37.5 hours per week. However, we are open to exploring flexible working opportunities.

How to apply

Please apply via the NPC website. You should include:

• a one page cover letter
• your CV   
• a completed equal opportunities form (on the NPC website) - Information supplied will be treated in confidence. If you do not wish to complete the equal opportunities form, it will not influence your application in any way.  

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 19th March. Your cover letter should provide evidence of meeting the key skills and competencies noted above and in the job description and will be used in the initial screening of your application. For support in completing your cover letter, please see the Recruitment FAQ's on the NPC website.

Please include the job reference FR04 in the subject of your email. If you require plain text versions of the job description or equal opportunities form please contact us. 

 NPC may close this vacancy at any time, if a sufficient number of applications has been reached so please do not hesitate to confirm your interest in this vacancy.

Interviews will take place weeks commencing w/c 22nd and 29th March.

Head of Fundraising, London with remote working, full- or part-time, £48,000 - £52,000 (pro rata) plus benefits

About AREF

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is a charitable foundation that invests in developing talented young African health researchers.

AREF is now looking for a Head of Fundraising to join our team, leading and managing our fundraising activities.

About the Role

The Head of Fundraising will:

• Develop opportunities to secure gifts from Trusts and Foundations, Corporates, Major Donors and other grant-giving bodies
• Ensure excellent relationship management with all prospects, donors and funders
• Refresh the fundraising strategy to maximise income for immediate and long-term needs
• Develop monitoring systems, reporting procedures and due diligence processes to support continued growth of fundraising income

The post-holder can expect occasional travel throughout Africa, the UK and globally.

What you will bring

• Substantial experience working in a senior charity fundraising position
• Track record of securing five- and six-figure donations
• Significant experience of Trusts & Foundations and Major Donor fundraising
• Experience of fundraising for health research or international development
• Excellent writing skills
• Outstanding skills in relationship-building with prospects, donors, trustees and colleagues
• Strong organisational, analytical and budgetary management skills

What AREF Offers

• The opportunity to make a real difference to health researchers in Africa!
• A salary in the range of £48,000 - £52,000 (pro rata), dependent on experience.
• 36-hour flexible working week, usually worked over 5 days (hours from 0.6-1.0 FTE considered). 
• Competitive additional benefits
• A positive collegiate working culture

How to apply, please:

• Provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, memberships of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• Provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process.
• Complete the equal opportunities monitoring form.
• Let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the recruitment information pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached as separate documents.

Closing date:  25 March 2021 at midday

[POST-HOLDER TO BE STATIONED AT NOTTINGHAM & REMOTELY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]

Digital Marketing Executive

As Digital Marketing Executive you’ll form a key part of Muslim Hands’ growing Fundraising team. You will be at the leading edge of digital marketing, helping to share the good work that we’re doing with audiences worldwide.

Why work with us?

Muslim Hands is an NGO that is at the forefront of delivering live saving aid and emergency relief to those who need it most, as well as building long term solutions that help the needy and impoverished worldwide.

The Fundraising team is young, diverse and dynamic and is set up to deliver and turn around tasks efficiently in a fast-moving sector. We thrive on new and creative ideas, always keeping the needs of our donors first and foremost.

Requirements of the Digital Marketing Executive:

You'll have a strong eye for detail and experimentation, with a good understanding of analytics,  A/B testing, user journeys and optimisation techniques.

You will be highly results driven and looking to maximise the return on money invested in these platforms.

You'll have a strong awareness of industry techniques and best practices.

You will be an excellent communicator.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning and executing digital marketing campaigns across all major platforms (AdWords, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc.)

Managing the relationship with our digital ads agency. Ensuring campaigns are managed and targets are hit.

Set up, management and optimisation of social media ad campaigns.

Close monitoring and refinement of in-progress campaigns.

Regular reporting of results and lessons learnt to the Digital Manager.

Plan, initiate and accomplish market research to determine trends, customer preferences, industry brand awareness and product development.

Hit and exceed targets as specified by management.

To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands’ Policies and Codes of Practices.

The essential skills:

Minimum 2 years' experience in a marketing environment with a proven, working knowledge of digital marketing and social media ad platforms.

Experience in creative ad copywriting.

An in-depth knowledge of Google Analytics and Facebook ads.

Preferred experience:

Marketing degree/qualification preferred.

Experience managing advertising budgets across multiple platforms.

Google Analytics and/or AdWords certifications.

Experience working in the charitable sector.

Using Umbraco CSM system.

Work remotely:

Yes, but must have the ability to travel to our Nottingham office on a weekly basis when required.

What you will get in return:

A satisfying experience knowing that you’ve helped some of the worlds neediest people.

Ability to grow and develop your career in a dynamic and creative team.

Job application:

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up-to-date CV, link to your showreel/portfolio and supporting Covering Letter by email by no later than 26th March 2021.

Interviews: As and when suitable candidates are identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter.

Notes:

• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the closing date.
• Unfortunately, we are only able to contact successful candidates, so if you have not heard from us by the closure date your application will have been unsuccessful.

The suitable candidate will be able:

· To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct

· To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in live TV-Appeals during our peak periods.

· To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager

· To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

The suitable candidate must be able to:

· Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom

· Must be able to either:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR

Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Position: Trusts and Foundations Officer

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer of Korea Future Initiative

Based at: We have offices in London and Seoul, but welcome applicants from any location.

Contract: Full-time, 9am - 5pm.

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 PAYE. Freelancers considered.

Context:

We are Korea Future Initiative (KFI). We investigate and obtain the hard evidence needed to underpin future accountability on North Korea through comprehensively documenting current human rights violations, identifying alleged perpetrators, and exposing patterns of gross and systematic abuse.

KFI is a fast-growing start-up with offices in London and Seoul. The charity has been successful over the last couple of years in being awarded some substantial and game-changing grants. We would like to build on these successes by establishing a strong pipeline of trusts and foundations who give annual and multi-year grants.

We will accept applications from any location.

Overall aim and objectives of the post

We want to boost our in-house fundraising capacity to help KFI grow from a small start-up into an effective, well-renowned self-sustaining organisation by consistently growing our restricted and unrestricted income year on year from trusts and foundations.

If you are a fundraising professional with at least one year of experience of trusts and foundations fundraising in the social justice and/or human rights sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a challenging, yet highly rewarding role supporting KFI’s work. As part of a small, ambitious team you will be responsible for expanding income streams from trusts and foundations and administering ongoing grants.
 

Job Description

• Research and identify trusts, foundations and other grant-givers with the propensity to support the work of KFI and adding them to our pipeline of potential prospects.

• Develop and submit high-quality proposals to small, medium, and large trusts, foundations, and institutional funders in the UK and overseas.

• Contacting trusts and foundations and other grant-givers in order to cultivate new donor prospects and to strengthen relationships with existing supporters.

• Work with the senior management team to create robust cases for support.

• Organise donor cultivation events and meetings to attract new supporters and keep existing funders updated as to KFI’s impact.

• Provide administrative support to prepare timely and accurate reports to funders.

Essential skills and experience

• At least 1 year of experience working in a busy fundraising function either as part of a small team or part of a larger organisation, ideally including experience of administering grants.

• Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of KFI

• Experience in researching trusts, foundations, and other grant-giving organisations/institutes.

• Knowledge of the human rights sector. Experience of successfully fundraising from trusts, foundations and/or statutory bodies who support human rights.

• Demonstrable experience of writing and editing high-quality written content. 

• Korean-language fluency is desirable.

You:

• Are friendly with a positive attitude

• Have demonstrable experience of producing high-quality written content.

• Have a track record of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Are highly organised, able to act on own initiative and meet deadlines

• Are creative and confident in putting forward and discussing new ideas

• Have the capacity to work collaboratively and constructively in a small team with an entrepreneurial feel

• Are keen to build and develop the role as suits the needs of the organisation

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or learning), LGBTQI+ or relationship status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, gender or social class. We particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

Application Process and Deadline

Applicants should submit a 1-page cover letter with a CV to the CEO. Applications close March 31st. We expect to interview early April for a mid April to early May start.

Wood Green is investing in growing and diversifying its income, set against a transformational organisational strategy to develop and meet the changing needs of pets and their owners.

In addition to the growth in fundraising, this will see the organisation implement an exciting programme of major change projects including capital development of our sites and facilities; innovation and service design to broaden the services we provide for pets and people; and investment in our brand and digital capability.

Within Income & Innovation we want to build a high performing Trusts and Major Giving programme, engaging with major donors, trusts, foundations and other sources of institutional income. With many new areas of work on the horizon and organisational receptiveness to restricted fundraising, we have all the ingredients to succeed, and this role will sit within an ambitious and fun team with exciting plans ahead.

To support and deliver our strategic and fundraising ambitions, we are looking for an experienced Trusts Executive to maximise and grow income generated from charitable trusts, foundations and institutional sources. The Trusts Executive will play a critical role in developing project-based cases for support and writing high quality, targeted applications to trusts.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for setting the standards for high-quality applications, reports and engagement opportunities. To be successful in this role you will have a proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with funders. This will include managing key existing relationships and developing new partnerships.

We are looking for a tenacious, confident and enthusiastic professional with a sound knowledge of Trusts fundraising and the ability to form positive and long-lasting relationships with funders.

Remote/London/Godmanchester based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation.  We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The Director of Partnerships at UNICEF UK leads the teams responsible for approximately one third of our income. You will have the opportunity to motivate and guide a high performing, multi-functional team to deliver our ambitious plans for increasing income from companies, trusts and foundations.

To succeed, you will be an inspiring fundraising leader who is supporter driven and results focused. You will have experience of long term strategic and tactical planning, and budgeting in a non-profit fundraising environment.  You will have personal experience of developing and managing high value relationships (£1m+) with companies, trusts and foundations, and you will have the appetite to explore innovative strategies for growing and stewarding our partnerships.  Above all, you will be motivated to use your talent, skills and experience to achieve greater results for children around the world.

Are you an experienced Prospect Researcher role? In this role you will identify opportunities and links, plus deliver a robust and dynamic pipeline of prospects and high-quality research, while providing key donor insight on how to approach and develop new business opportunities.

This is a part time (21 hours), 6-month maternity cover role.

The Company International Animal charity

The Role
Expand and refresh the prospect pool and identify new prospects to target
Develop the prospect pool by identifying and researching prospects
Complete extensive network mapping projects on current donors, key contacts, and top prospects
Using a range of sources, complete appropriate research on current and prospective donors
Prepare appropriate research profiles as needed and prepare briefings in advance of identified meetings Provide reactive support as requested by members of the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, Senior Management Team, Chief Executive and Trustees,

The Candidate
Understanding of major relationships fundraising and a solid knowledge of donor and prospect research, including the importance it plays in fundraising
Experienced and highly competent researcher in a professional fundraising capacity
Evidence of working strategically and demonstrating analytical and planning skills.
A proven track record of completing high quality research quickly
Ability to create high quality, in depth research

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Flexible remote working with regular travel to our London Bridge office (currently closed due to Covid-19 restrictions)

What the job involves

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Direct Marketing professional to join our Individual Giving Team. This new role, focusing on our mid-value programme, will assist with the production and development of campaigns aimed specifically for this mid-value audience.

Direct Marketing plays an important role in the Charity’s fundraising and overall corporate strategy, and we are looking for a confident and proactive fundraiser to take responsibility for the delivery and development of this new audience focus. You will use a range of channel content to reach and meet the needs of your audience.

You will deliver timely, targeted, relevant communications to both cold and warm mid-value audiences to engage them wider with the work of Prostate Cancer UK with the overall aim to increase their life-time value.

With internal and external stakeholders, you will project manage direct marketing campaigns in the form of seasonal appeals, digital adverts, newsletters and occasional stewardship events. You will consistently analyse KPIs and make evidence-based decisions to help assist with growing the programme and delivering our overall financial target.

What we want from you

Aside from excellent knowledge and experience of working in a direct marketing environment, which includes developing and implementing direct marketing campaigns, you will also be able to demonstrate your knowledge and/or experience of stewarding donors by understanding the importance of meeting their needs.

You will possess first class communication skills; a strong team ethic and you will be at ease working with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels. The ability to manage budgets and projects is also essential, along with proven knowledge of data protection and sector compliance. Knowledge of direct marking and fundraising law would be advantageous.

Why work for us?

We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.

What we offer

Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will support you to develop your skills and expertise. We’re particularly proud of our agile working arrangements which allow (as appropriate to the role) for flexibility around where and when we carry out our work to ensure we can achieve the best results for the charity, at the same time as balancing our working lives with life’s other commitments!

We also offer a competitive benefits package including generous leave entitlements, season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance and group income protection as well as free advice and support on pretty much anything via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date: 14th March 2021 - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please do apply early if you're interested in the role.

Interviews: w/c 22nd March 2021.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

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Prospectus is excited to be supporting the Sophie Hayes Foundation in their search for a new Head of Development to lead the growth and diversification of income as the organisation expand their impact as part of their new 5-year strategy.

The Sophie Hayes Foundation is the UK's only charity focused solely on ensuring all women survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery achieve complete and sustainable freedom, through an independence that can only come with the ability to live and work without fear.

As the Head of Development, you will be a key member of the new Senior Management Team. You will work closely with the CEO and the board to lead and develop the fundraising strategy to diversify and grow income. You will build strong relationships with existing and new funders, including trusts and foundations, corporate partners and high net worth individuals. You will refine case for support, processes and policies as well as being responsible for the delivery of income targets.

To be successful, you will need to have experience of developing and delivering fundraising strategies to achieve targets of £500 - 800,000. You will have experience of fundraising from trusts and foundations, corporate partners and/or high net worth individuals. You will have a proactive approach and an enthusiastic attitude to make things happen. A commitment to the mission and a strong belief in your capacity to make a positive impact is also essential.

You will need to have the desire to grow and adapt in a fast-paced environment. There will be support for you to develop in your role as the fundraising team grows.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The office is located in Central London although all employees are working remotely at the moment. This is a part time position where you will work 30 hours a week, this organisation is happy to consider flexible working and partial home working in the future. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.