Coram is a diverse, vibrant and innovative organisation.Created in 1739 by Royal Charter, we are the UK’s longest-serving children’s charity.Last year we worked directly with some 100,000 children and young people and reached 2.4m beneficiaries via adoption and fostering, legal practice and young people’s advocacy services. This work is delivered alongside the leading health education programme for children in the UK and national specialist advice services.

About the role 

The main purpose of this role is to secure and steward grants up to six-figures from trusts and foundations from a portfolio of existing donors; and to grow this area by securing new and multi-year support. Another aspect of the role will be to build up a portfolio of case stories from beneficiaries which can be used across the organisation.

Coram’s Fundraising team works to raise £3-4million for the charity each year and has just finished a £9.2m capital appeal to develop a national centre of excellence for children, ‘The Queen Elizabeth II Centre' on our regenerated, historic 3.5 acre Coram campus.T

We are looking for an exceptional bid writer who is also comfortable meeting with beneficiaries and compiling case stories. Your success as an income generator will be matched by the flexibility you bring to your work. You will also be a team player who is keen to learn from senior colleagues and share with those more junior than you. Coram is a complex and interesting organisation, so you will be eager to seek out the information you need and delve into the detail. Above all, your belief in giving children the best start in life will come across in the way to work with colleagues, prospects and funders alike.

Coram is based on our Bloomsbury campus, between Holborn and Kings Cross in central London.

To apply for this role, please click on the apply button to complete the application.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 25th October 2019

Interview date: Monday 28th October 2019

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Team: Fundraising Team

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Hours: 35 hours per week

1. Purpose of the Role

To propose, plan and deliver the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s (DSWF) programme of

fundraising, conservation and awareness events to ensure they generate maximum attendance,

income and profit for DSWF.

Currently our events* include (but are not limited to):

• Wildlife Ball: Managing this annual dinner evening for up to 400 people at a central London Hotel, with entertainment, fundraising and other engagement activities.

• Wildlife Artist of the Year competition and exhibition: Managing the call for entries, sponsors, entries and artist liaison, judging panels and processes, exhibition planning, promotion, management and delivery.

• Christmas Concert: Managing our annual festive and community celebration at a venue local to our offices, including readers, school and performer involvement, after concert reception.

• Conservation Led Events: Managing conservation focused events as planned throughout the year (i.e. panel discussions, film screenings, conservation talks etc.)

• World Animal Day: Planning and promoting this fundraising event idea and supporting events planned and organised by schools as part of the initiative.

• Supporter Led Events: Supporting key fundraising events held by our supporters.

*More details can be found online on our website.

2. Principal Accountabilities

Event planning, management and delivery

• Event ideas and opportunities: To research and propose events that generate income and awareness for DSWF; to consider all event opportunities offered to DSWF and report on feasibility, making recommendations to the Senior Management Team (SMT) by preparing a cost benefit analysis for each event proposed.

• Event planning and delivery: To plan and deliver all operational elements of events agreed by the SMT, including full income and expenditure budgets, pre and post events.

• Event attendance: Working with the Head of Fundraising to ensure that attendance at Foundation events is fully maximised, through direct marketing to our audiences, the recruitment and retention of major donors and supporters, the nurturing of contacts, promotion to new audience and other marketing opportunities.

• Event data management: To ensure that a fully comprehensive programme of data capture and development of event attendees / supporter – existing and new – is embedded into all current and new events building demographic supporter data for statistical analysis to support fundraising activity, planning and budgeting.  Administer the integration of other data sources on to Raisers Edge and develop a capture and conversion strategy for e-news subscribers, art purchasers and campaign supporters.

• Event Sponsorship: Working with the Head of Fundraising to identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities around each event as relevant to maximise income and engagement.

• Budget management: To manage all aspects of the financial budgets in relation to each event including agreed income targets and expenditure. To ensure that all avenues for income generation through and at our events, for example through auctions, raffles, sales and donations, are optimised.

• Marketing and Communications: To liaise with the Communications & Marketing Manager with regards to DSWF promotion of events incorporating strategies for existing and new supporters and attendees. To encourage all event organisers/venue providers to equally undertake their own promotion.

• Other promotion: To consider and deliver any other opportunities around our events, including working with our Marketing team to create and publish online event listings, e-news and DSWF magazine content and Social Media.

• Celebrity involvement: To liaise and work with the Head of Fundraising to develop celebrity, artist and education involvement and trading value at events.

• General event management: To maintain an up-to-date schedule of planned events and ensure regular updates are provided to all DSWF staff. To manage all ticketing systems as relevant and the processing of relevant data, logging, recording, taking payments etc. To analyse each event to report on success and improvement / change measures.

• Supporter led / other events: To liaise directly with supporters organising their own events, maximising these opportunities, considering relevant income generation possibilities and delivering exposure at events. To attend networking events and represent and promote the work of the Foundation.

Wildlife Artist of the Year

Specific requirements in relation to the management of the above event are as follows:

• To manage delivery of each round of judging of the competition, ensuring that the judges are provided with all necessary information in a timely and professional manner, entries are professionally presented and the judges are able to debate and determine the qualifying entries effectively.

• In conjunction with other key members of the team, to agree the categories for each competition cycle, together with any ancillary exhibitions and features.

• In conjunction with the Marketing team, agree the key dates for release of publicity material relating to the competition including conditions of entry, calls for entry and exhibition information. With support from the Head of Fundraising, to develop a comprehensive plan to promote and support the call for entries and exhibition itself.

• Administratively manage the submission of entries to the competition, ensuring all relevant information is obtained, recorded and collated on the DSWF database, all questions from entrants and prospective entrants are answered effectively and efficiently, and communications are sent to all entrants at each stage of the competition in a timely and professional manner.

• To liaise with the relevant staff at the exhibition venue to ensure they have all relevant information at the time they require it, including information on the number of pieces to be expected for the exhibition and other items to be displayed there.

• In conjunction with other key members of the team agree the operational plan for the exhibition from delivery and hanging of the pieces, through to final judging, any private view/corporate evenings, staffing and collection of sold/unsold works.

• To consider other at exhibition opportunities including guest artists, workshops, evening events etc.

• To work with the Head of Fundraising and wider SMT on maximising sponsorship opportunities.

• To organise the post event de-brief with all key stakeholders.
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3. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

A Level or equivalent level of education

Desirable

Degree level qualification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent administration, planning and organisation skills.

Excellent communication skills, both verbally in writing, to be assertive, tactful and persuasive.

Good IT skills and excellent knowledge and experience of MS Word and Excel, iPhoto and database entry/reporting experience.

Good networking skills to be able to identify opportunities to meet relevant people and engage them in the work of the Foundation.

Excellent ability to build, nurture and develop strong professional relationships.

Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Able to work to deadlines whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Able to prioritise busy workloads.

Desirable

Work experience managing events within the charitable sector.

An appreciation of classical and contemporary art including paintings and sculpture 

A basic understanding of Raisers Edge of other database software

Experience

Essential

Start-to-finish project and event management experience, including budgetary control.

Desirable

Experience of setting, negotiating and agreeing contractual terms within a relevant setting.

Experience of sales and marketing.

Experience of working within the art sector and artist community.  

How to apply: Please apply online with your CV and covering letter (covering letter no more than 2 sides of A4 referencing the job description above)

We will begin interviewing immediately, so this position may be filled before the deadline closes. Please don’t wait before applying!

About the charity/role

Sense International is a global charity for people with deafblindness, estimated to affect up to 2% of the world’s population. Their mission is to ensure anyone facing challenges because of deafblindness can have access to advice, guidance and support. Although a fairly small charity, they have a big impact because of the way they work. Rather than running services themselves, they provide expertise and training to local organisations and schools. They also campaign and lobby governments for policy change.

Major giving has been identified as a key area for growth, with a strategic focus on peer to peer fundraising and securing six-figure gifts. With a warm donor pool in place, highly engaged and well-connected trustee board, supportive senior leadership, and a range of compelling projects to share with donors, it’s a hugely exciting time to be joining this passionate and ambitious fundraising team.

Job specification

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement an effective Philanthropy fundraising strategy
• Build relationships with existing supporters to increase the prospect pipeline
• Focus on opening up donor networks and identifying potential for sizeable, multi-year donations
• Design and deliver tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to inspire, engage and promote long-term support
• Work closely with the Sense International Trustees and Executive Team to explore networks
• Work closely with the Special Events Manager to develop and deliver a programme of cultivation/stewardship events and coordinate follow-ups with donors and prospects

Person specification

• A proactive and tenacious major donor fundraiser with success in opening up networks and making asks
• Expertise in producing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters
• Experience of working with senior colleagues, such as trustees, in order to open up networks and help with new approaches
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to write persuasive copy

Vacancy closes on Monday 28 October, with interviews w/c 4 November.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

The role

If you enjoy being part of a team that works to execute exciting campaigns, contribute to the marketing and retention of valued supporters, and ultimately raise money for a great cause – then we’d love to hear from you.

This role is focussed on the effective delivery of our wear it pink campaign, though will have opportunity to help with other Mass Participation Fundraising campaigns. Along with the Mass Participation Fundraising Manager, this role will play a key role in the planning and execution of a campaign that reaches thousands of people and raises upwards of £1.5million a year.

You’ll be responsible for building long-lasting relationships with our valued supporters, accurate delivery of processes, assisting in the design and creation of fundraising materials and working across teams to deliver a high-quality fundraising product.

We’re looking for a passionate, efficient and creative executive who is ready to help and who works well within a very close-working team. 

About you

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in the world of mass participation fundraising, project management and the charity sector. To do this you will have an understanding of mass participation fundraising with excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.  Helpful and collaborative in your approach, your interest in relationship fundraising is essential.

As well as your keen interest in project management and relationship-building, this role will allow you to hone your excellent planning and time management skills as you will lead on several tasks with multiple deadlines.

About us

We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well. 

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

Closing date:  7th November 2019

Interview date: 14th November 2019

Office of the Vice-Provost (Advancement)

London

Head of Alumni and Supporter Care

Full Time

The appointment will be on UCL Grade 8. The salary range will be £44,674 - £52,701 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

UCL is London’s Global University. We do things differently here and we take the long view. We are not afraid to take risks. We remain focused on making a major contribution to the long term benefit of humanity. In September 2016 UCL launched ‘It’s All Academic’, our bold new global Philanthropy and Engagement Campaign to raise £600m to support students, research and the transformation of our campus. It will enable us to achieve more than ever before to secure our position as one of the world’s top higher education institutions.

From fighting dementia to ensuring generations of students reach their full potential: It's All Academic. UCL’s ideas and discoveries are shaping the future, improving lives and having a massive impact on London and the wider world. There has never been a more exciting time to join our Advancement office. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in delivering our Campaign. As Head of Alumni & Supporter Care you will lead your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and nurture life-long relationships with our alumni and donors. You will work in collaboration with internal clients and external suppliers to continually improve and extend the reach of the service provision.

In addition to your experience managing services and developing people, you will bring a restless enthusiasm for continuous quality improvement to the role and an aptitude for optimising systems to improve business processes and supporter journeys.

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. We also value mutual respect and collaboration, and have a strong customer-service ethic.  Expectations are high and we work hard, but the rewards are huge.

UCL is an outstanding place to work. We welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone can give of their best. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, you will also be entitled to a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance.  

For more information about our philanthropic activities please visit our website.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please go to the apply button and search on Reference Number 1829808.

The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work.

Closing Date: 10 November 2019.

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Interview Date: TBC.

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

This is an exciting and challenging role for a professional with strong fundraising and marketing experience in both strategy and implementation. This small but growing charity wants to expand its local impact and if you would like a role with variety and enjoy the challenge of exceeding fundraising targets then First Love Foundation would be ideally suited for you. In this new role and part of the SMT (Senior Management Team), you will lead on all internal & external communications on behalf of the charity and its wide-ranging and diverse stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate must have the ability to creatively develop and deliver innovative and effective fundraising strategies, compelling presentations and the ability to network. A team player, they will need to be organised, able to work under pressure, pro-active, a self-starter, with a track record of achievement within a similar role.

This role would suit someone looking to move from corporate communications into the charity sector or someone already working in the sector and seeking a new challenge. Please note this role is sponsored by our highly respected global creative partner, and so comes with exciting personal development opportunities.

Interview Date: Thursday 31st October 2019

The role

This is an exceptional role in a charity which represents the very best of the voluntary sector. Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, the Assistant Director of Philanthropy will be responsible for 11 staff in the newly formed Philanthropy team; raising money from major donors, trusts and foundations, and special events. We have an ambitious target of c.£7m with a clear strategy to  generate more funds for our ground-breaking research and support people with breast cancer.

About you

An exceptional fundraiser, you will have proven experience of leading a successful philanthropy team in the UK and a track record of securing income from a range of different funders.  An articulate, engaging and confident communicator and leader, you will have personally secured significant donations and worked alongside Trustees, senior staff and key influencers to achieve your targets. 

About us 

We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.

By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well. 

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

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 28 October 2019 

Interview date: Tuesday 5 November 2019 

Role: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Organisation: Homelessness charity

Location: E1

Salary: £47,000 - £55,000 pa

Contract: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join a leading homelessness charity who support over 15,000 per year. Our client is on the search for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join the team, providing first-class relationship management to a portfolio of high value donors, developing a major donor strategy and managing a team of 2.

We are looking for an exceptional major donor fundraiser to join and lead the Philanthropy Team - someone who is hungry to develop as an individual but who also has the capability to lead by example and develop a team.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must be a strong collaborative leader with proven experience of cultivating 6-figure donations.

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected charity that puts service users at the heart of all they do.

If you would like to receive an Information pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to Zach Stuhldreer at Harris Hill 

Closing date for applications: 9.00am, 10 th October

We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Philanthropy Manager

9 - 12 month maternity contract

£38,500 per annum,

London with regular travel to RHS Wisley in Surrey and other RHS gardens. 

The Royal Horticultural Society has been the force behind gardening for more than 200 years.  Best known for our world famous flower shows and gardens, our charitable work is diverse and includes connecting millions of children with nature through the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, supporting RHS Britain in Bloom, and conducting essential horticultural science research.

We believe everyone in every village, town and city should benefit from growing plants to enhance lives, build stronger, healthier, happier communities and create better places to live.  We want to enrich everyone’s life through plants and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. 

The RHS is currently 5 years into a major investment programme, which includes a range of exciting new capital and non-capital projects. As part of this programme we are creating a brand new National Centre for Horticultural Science and Learning at RHS Garden Wisley, which will open in September 2020.

We are looking for a confident Philanthropy Manager to join the team for 9-12 months as maternity cover, to lead the focus on raising the final £2m for the new centre from a portfolio of major donors, companies and family foundations, as well as fundraising for other appeals and projects, working closely with the President of the RHS and other RHS Council members.

Building on a strong understanding of the major donor sector, your role will focus on reaching our financial targets, along with expanding our current networks and managing our cultivation and engagement events to secure significant funding from high net worth individuals, companies and other trusts. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will be part of a small team based in London.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a major donor fundraiser who has experience of working closely with senior volunteers.  During this time you will manage three direct reports, including two Philanthropy Executives and one Philanthropy Administrator.

For more information on this post and to apply, please visit our website via the link and apply online.

All applications should be received by midday on Friday 11th October 2019.

About the role:

The Andrew Simpson Foundation seeks a Fundraising Officer to join our foundation team in raising significant gifts to transform the lives of the people we work with through sailing. Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising Officer will be responsible for identifying and developing relationships with grant-making organisations, high net worth individuals and corporate partners who have, or may, support key charitable projects run by the organisation.

There is also significant opportunity to develop and grow community fundraising and individual giving income streams which will form a part of this role’s development.

As the sole fundraiser, you will be required to work closely with other members of the Foundation team whilst also quickly prioritising the opportunities available to you.  This role is a great opportunity for someone with a few years of professional fundraising experience to take on greater responsibility and to direct the future of fundraising at the Andrew Simpson Foundation.

About you:

The successful candidate will inherit an established portfolio of organisations to continue working with and updating but there is huge opportunity to explore new income streams. With a new range of exciting and innovative charitable projects coming up, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow the future of fundraising at the ASF.

You will have experience in major partnerships whether in corporate or philanthropy however candidates with a variety of fundraising backgrounds will be considered. An informal chat before the application deadline can be arranged.

This role is a full-time position of 35 hours a week (although part-time and flexible terms will be considered for the right candidate) which can be based at any of our three UK centres and we can also accommodate some level of home-working. You will also have plenty of opportunities to visit our centres across the south of England as part of the role.

To apply, or for more information, please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you feel you meet the requirements of this role.

You may have experience of the following: Trust Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraiser, Donor Management, Charitable Trusts, Charity, Charities, Not For Profit, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser etc

Closing date: 11th November 2019

Interviews: Week commencing 25th November 2019 in Portsmouth

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? We are Chailey Heritage Foundation, a pioneering Sussex based charity changing the lives of children and young adults with complex neurological disabilities.

With plans to further develop our range of fundraising initiatives, we are looking for a dynamic and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.

This is a new role, reporting to the Development Director, where you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the communications team to further promote the work the charity does.

This role is a superb opportunity to join an exceptional charity at an exciting time in its development, where you can really make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. You will have experience in fundraising and be ready for a new opportunity. This is a hands on role, with a huge opportunity to make a real impact.

Chailey Heritage Foundation has been successful in raising its profile and increasing voluntary income through a targeted programme of events, corporate sponsorship, community fundraising and appeals. We now need a Head of Fundraising to lead our team, working closely with the Development Director, to build on this success.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people.

Key responsibilities will include:

· To head up and manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, pro-active and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times.

· To work with the Development Director and CEO to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy

· Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support and ensure key messages are communicated effectively to relevant stakeholders and are in line with CHF’s strategic priorities and ethos of the charity.

· Develop and manage ongoing relationships with existing and potential donors, including

You will have proven experience of operating at a senior level and leading and managing a team, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package.

Closing date for applications is 13 October 2019

Chailey Heritage Foundation is recognised as one of the UK’s leading charity centres for children and young adults with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy, and we have a national reputation for our work in supporting young people’s communication and developing independence through powered mobility.

An outstanding special school, residential homes for children and young adults and range of day services for young adults are based on this site, which is shared with Chailey Clinical Services. The site includes a large hydrotherapy pool, riding facilities and a small farm as well as a grade 2 listed chapel and a brand new exciting facility for the whole Foundation - the Dream Centre, which was paid for by generous donations and fundraising events.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff.

Rainforest Concern is seeking an experienced fundraiser committed to the conservation of critically endangered habitats across Latin America, India and Romania.  The Fundraising Manager will help us in our ambitions to raise vital funds for growth and sustainability and should be quick to understand Rainforest Concern’s needs. You will have a proven track record in fundraising from major trusts and foundations, institutions, high net worth individuals and the corporate sector.  Previous experience does not have to be limited to the environmental charity sector.

Job Title and Summary:

The key function of the Director of Fundraising will be to financially enable Soi Dog Foundation to deliver its mission to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia, resulting in better lives for both the animal and human communities, to create a society without homeless animals, and to ultimately end animal cruelty. The Director of Fundraising will have overall responsibility for the fundraising actions, initiatives and outcomes for Soi Dog Foundation

Key Responsibilities: 

Job Purpose: 

• To lead, manage and develop activities of the existing Fundraising Team in line with long and short-term goals of the organisation.
• To implement a robust strategy and vision for the Fundraising Team, raising the organisation’s income and developing significant long-term sources of income consistent with the overall long and short-term goals of the organisation.
• To maximise income from all existing fundraising channels and explore opportunities for new donor acquisition from new revenue streams.

Dimensions

Fundraising

• To provide strong leadership and management of the Fundraising Team
• To lead and manage all fundraising activities or the organisation
• To review and evaluate fundraising programmes, align resources appropriately and to develop the structure to deliver income effectively.
• To deliver a fundraising strategy for the future that will deliver in line with the organisation’s plan and review this strategy at regular intervals with the CEO.
• To achieve annual fundraising income targets in line with the long and short term goals and objectives of the organisation.
• To develop and manage activities to expand the organisation’s individual donor base, exploring and implementing methods to achieve this especially within Thailand.
• To develop and manage relationships with existing and new donors in order to maximise fundraising potential and supporter retention.
• To present the organisation to appropriate donors, funders and networks to secure ongoing and new support.
• To research, test and where appropriate, develop new fundraising ideas and opportunities to generate income.
• To keep up to date with key development and projects in the organisation and maximise the use of relevant project and case studies with the fundraising programmes.
• To keep up to date and comply with current Fundraising legislation and standards of each country and/or regions.
• To develop a major donor fundraising programme and long term legacy making strategy.
• To continue to build the Soi Dog Foundation brand and reputation through fundraising activities.

Budget/Line Management and Reporting

• To manage the fundraising budget, including planning, phasing and forecasting in line with the organisation’s financial procedures.
• To manage, develop and motivate members of the Fundraising Team.
• To ensure communication within and between teams are effective and working relationships are supportive and productive.
• To set clear team targets and priorities and set individual objectives.
• To manage staff objectives against their personal performance on a regular basis.
• To prepare regular management information reports in respect of all aspects of the organisation’s fundraising activities, including performance against income generation targets to the CEO and Board of Trustees.

General

• To contribute to the strategic development and operational running of the organisation with the CEO and other Senior Managers.
• To represent the organisation at external meetings, where appropriate.
• To perform all other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.

Department and Supervisor: The position reports to CEO.

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Strong leader.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to represent Soi Dog Foundation to other organisations.
• Strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Able to exercise good judgement.
• Highly professional.
• Ability to work in a complex, intellectually rigorous environment whilst remaining focused on delivering results.
• Problem solving skills.
• Commitment to learning.
• Good financial management skills.

Work Experience

• A passion for animal welfare and the drive to want to make a difference.
• Experience working in a similar position.
• Be able to demonstrate Senior Management experience in progressive organisational environments.
• Been educated to degree level (essential)
• Post-graduate qualification in management, sales or fundraising (desirable)
• Proven experience of delivering significant income growth and programme development across a number of different areas of fundraising.
• Demonstrate significant personal experience of developing and building successful professional relationships.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Location: The position is based at Soi Dog Foundation in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand.

Type of Employment: Full time employee.

Benefits: 

• Five-day work a week 08:00-17:00 with two days off. (May be required to work weekend or flexible time depending on their duties as directed by their Head of Department.)
• 19 annual holidays (including Thai National Holidays 13 days) rising to 25 days with year of service
• Annual Salary Adjustment
• Annual Service bonus
• Social Security
• Provident Fund
• Uniform

Initiatives of Change International is seeking a Development Officer to play a critical role in finding resources for our new International Trustbuilding Program. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills but above all someone who is committed to IofC’s mission and values.

Registered in Switzerland, Initiatives of Change International (IofCI) is a non-profit membership organization active in 44 countries, with a near century-long track record of spiritual formation and transformation, dialogue, peacebuilding and trustbuilding worldwide. Its tagline is “building trust across the world’s divides.” A priority of IofCI today is the design, development, funding and launch of an international Trustbuilding Program (TBP) marshalling the knowhow within the movement and offering it to affiliate national teams through a focused program to help them address critical divides in their respective societies. The program, co-created and conducted in partnership with the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo, Michigan, will be tested in collaboration with local teams in three pilot countries – Kenya, Canada, and France – in 2019-2020, and conducted in collaboration with local teams in 9-15 additional countries over the three years 2020-2023.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Development Officer (DO) to work under contract with IofCI and play a pivotal catalytic role in helping IofCI prepare for the next generation of its work. This individual will be responsible for helping to devise and execute the fundraising strategy being developed to support the international TBP, with the added goal of laying the groundwork for long-term institutional sustainability. The DO will work closely with the Program Manager, the Executive Director, and the Program Steering Group to reach both these goals. The DO will play a major role in leading the transition from an essentially internally funded organization, to one that obtains substantial resources from the global philanthropic marketplace. Progress is already being made: $2 million has been secured to leverage the remaining $2.1 million needed to fulfil the TBP over the next four years. 

Long term, the DO is expected to help develop strategies for how IofCI can better serve its global network and further IofC’s work and standing in the world. The DO will cultivate long-term partnerships with foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government entities as appropriate. As IofC lacks a deep tradition of professional/institutional fundraising, the person in this position will be expected to work with IofCI staff to build a fundraising culture and the systems needed to support a successful fundraising program. This will entail training and supporting some IofCI staff and national affiliate teams in what is required to raise external funds successfully. The DO is expected to work with the broader network to develop protocols for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with national teams to avoid conflicts and to develop leads in ways that benefit both the national teams and IofCI. If the DO does the job well and succeeds in building an institutional fundraising program, the job could become a full-time IofCI staff position with benefits and a future.

Work is both office and/ or home-based / virtual depending where the candidate is based.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with leadership to revise and refine the initial development planning and strategy for the TBP and IofCI;
• Identify and research funding prospects to support the TBP and build up IofCI’s organizational infrastructure;
• Develop individual strategies for connecting with, cultivating, and soliciting prospects;
• Develop a moves management system to track touches, guide cultivation, and help us move strategically to convert prospects into donors;
• Work closely with the Program Steering Group to harness their knowledge and contacts, and to involve them in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting prospects as appropriate;
• Work with the Program Manager, the Executive Director, and the Program Steering Group to ensure that evaluation of the TBP is yielding the information needed for fundraising; 
• Work with the Executive Director, the Program Manager, the Communications Director, and the Program Steering Group to develop attractive, compelling communications that support the development and fundraising strategy of IofC International;
• Work with affiliated national teams to help them develop local fundraising capacity that works in coordination with IofCI;
• Some travel to meet with affiliated national teams and donors.

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities and skills:

• Commitment to the core principles and vision of IofC, including spiritual grounding;
• Familiarity with IofC or comparable work (desirable);
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Strong communication and presentation skills (in English); and a commitment to open two-way communication with colleagues and volunteer leaders;
• Demonstrated leadership and people skills;
• Proven success as a development professional in the international arena, with independent responsibility for a portfolio of donors; or comparable experience in corporate sales or advocacy;
• Extensive experience of proposal development and writing in the international arena;
• Demonstrated skill in cultivation, networking, solicitation, and stewardship of a broad array of donors, including foundations, individuals, businesses, and government entities;
• Research and analytical skills;
• Problem-solving skills;
• Resilience and perseverance;
• Clear understanding of the ethics and accountability required in the fundraising field;
• Ability to juggle multiple demands and remain poised and diplomatic at all times; and
• Ability to work with a small integrated core team and with a multiplicity of volunteers from diverse cultures across the globe;
• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel;

REPORTING AND REMUNERATION

The DO will report to the Executive Director of IofCI and will work closely with the Program Manager and the Fundraising Chair of the Program Steering Group.

Remuneration is to be commensurate with relevant experience.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should include a CV plus a letter of application (max two pages), showing how you meet the requirements of the position. Please provide 2 references; at least one reference should be a professional one.

All applications should be sent by 03 November 2019.

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.