Philanthropy Manager, Feed the Minds

Contract: Fixed term 18-months

Salary: c£37k

Location: Vauxhall, London

About our work

Feed the Minds is a small, but ambitious UK-based international development organisation, operating in 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Our projects emphasise partnership and sustainable solutions promoting economic empowerment, health, and citizenship through practical education. Our funding comes from a wide variety of sources, and we are keen to diversify our funding streams.

About the role

The right person will have several years’ experience of fundraising and securing 6+ figure gifts from statutory, corporates and trusts and foundations that act like institutions etc., to build a sustainable portfolio to enable Feed the Minds to fund the work that we undertake. In this newly created role, you will join a small but high performing team.  You will think strategically and lead on sourcing and responding to new funding opportunities.

Due to current circumstances this role will initially be home based. 

Closing date for applications: 5pm 28th January 2021

To apply, please send your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating how you meet the person specification to Sandra Golding (by clicking on the apply now).  The job description with person specification is attached.  Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 11th February 2021

We do not wish to be contacted by recruitment agencies.  Thank you.

York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s

Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)

Contract:   Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.

We have a new opportunity for an Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Individual Giving Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.

Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist who will establish and steward relationships with current supporters and prospective high value givers, securing growing and sustainable income for the Trust and a successful pipeline that converts mid to high level givers to Major Donors. Working in collaboration with the Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of managing and growing supporter networks, cultivating exciting opportunities and prospecting for new high impact connections. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing major gifts and achieving financial targets.

This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff.  In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly.  Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.

How to apply

Access the job description on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.

Send:

• your CV,
• a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
• the Equal Opportunities form

to the email address on our website.  Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.

CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK.  If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Dates to bear in mind…

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 February 2021

Job Title: Trusts and Major Donor Manager

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week.

Salary: £35,000

Location: London (Flexible hours and location available)

We are working in partnership with an established international Christian charity, who support over 10,000 children and 2,000 families in Eastern Europe. The charity seeks to bring practical and spiritual support, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty.

Following a major strategic review, including a new mission, vision and values, the charity now seeks a Trusts and Major Donor Manager. This exciting new position is aimed at increasing levels of engagement, interest and financial support, from charitable foundations and existing and potential major donors, to safeguard the future of both existing operational programs and future projects.

The successful individual will be able to demonstrate experience in:

• Identifying and raising funds from charitable trusts and statutory sources, as well as prospect research and attainment of major donors
• Developing strong relationships with existing trusts and foundations and growing a pipeline of new funders, which deliver both single and multi-year grants
• Articulating and presenting cases for support and writing strong funding bids, preferably with experience raising funds for a Christian organisation  
• Managing a portfolio of funders and a rolling programme of high-quality applications to large, medium and small charitable foundations, as well as the ability to identify any gaps within the programme

We are looking for a strong communicator, with extensive prospect research and cultivation skills. You will be credible, persuasive and creative, able to influence at all levels within a complex environment.  Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills are a must.

To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Adam Stacey, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Quote our reference JO2800.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Due to the nature of the role, we are reviewing applications as they come in, please apply as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: 18 January 2021

Interview date: TBC

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is an international Christian charity working with over 10,000 children and 2,000 families in Eastern Europe every year.  We operate in eighteen countries across the world with fundraising offices in twelve and field offices in the other six.  MWB seek to bring practical and spiritual support, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, and always sharing the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

We are recruiting for a Trusts and Major Donor Manager who will raise income from charitable trusts, donors and statutory sources for the varied and growing work programs MWB run in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine.

You will be someone who is proactive and organised, with excellent writing skills and works well with others to ensure that applications, cases for support and reports are inspiring, accurate and excellent. You will develop and submit funding applications, approaches and pitches for income to meet agreed annual targets.

You will have experience in trust/ statutory fundraising and in developing and submitting applications to funders. You will also have a great track record of achieving and exceeding income targets. This is an exciting time to join as MWB has recently undergone a major strategic review including a new mission, vision and values.

If MWB’s vision is a cause that inspires you and the position fits with your skills, values and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

The position offers flexibility with a mix of home working and office based to be discussed. This is a full-time position, but we are open to hearing from candidates who are able to work a minimum of 3 days a week.

 To Apply: Please send a  CV,with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your reasons for applying and explaining your ability to fulfil the main tasks of the role and meet the Person Specification.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 25th January. However, we are scheduling informal interviews as applications come in. So apply now.

The Senior Major Gifts Manager is responsible for managing a large portfolio of prospect, donor and key influencer relationships.

They are responsible for developing and advancing these relationships towards clear philanthropic support.

The Major Gifts function sits within the Philanthropy and Partnerships division of Fundraising. The division is responsible for all high value and relationship fundraising from individuals, trusts and corporate partners.

The team includes prospect research support and enjoys a strong relationship and support from our research and other mission teams to identify and develop compelling cases for support on projects and programmes in support of our mission to beat blood cancer.

This role will engage extensively with Fundraising and Mission teams, including significant work with our research community around the UK.

About us

Humane Society International/UK is a global animal protection organisation, striving for a better future for animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programmes. HSI UK is a leading force for animal protection, with hundreds of thousands of supporters across the country. We are an effective voice for animals, with active programmes in wildlife protection, alternatives to animal experiments, and farm animal welfare. A small but effective team, HSI UK has big ambitions to create further positive change for animals both here in the UK and around the world.

About the position

We are looking for an experienced relationship-focused major gifts manager to join our UK team and drive forward ambitious growth plans for HSI UK, increasing our income from existing revenue streams, namely trust and foundations, corporates and high net worth individuals. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional specialised in high value giving to work as part of a global organisation. We are seeking a dynamic individual with more than 5 years’ experience in high value giving and a track record of developing and delivering significant five figure gifts. This role is responsible for corporate, trusts and foundations as well as high net worth individuals. You should have a deep understanding of one or more of these key areas and be skilled in building donor journeys and managing income pipelines and budgets.

Reporting directly to HIS’s Senior fundraising Director UK/EU, this maternity cover post will work closely with colleagues in Philanthropy teams in HSI’s Washington DC headquarters, in order to deliver a coherent global fundraising approach, optimising opportunities and maximising results for our animal protection programmes around the world. The position is supported by a part time Major Gifts Consultant. 

Key areas of responsibility will include: 

1. Develop and deliver Major Gift (institutions, corporations, and high net worth individuals) fundraising, to generate funds for our global animal protection programmes.

2. Acquire, develop and maintain relationships with new high-value prospect, leading to ongoing financial support. Initiate, manage, and develop relationships with corporations, trusts, and foundations.

3. Identify and qualify new prospects in order to meet set income targets. 

4. Develop and produce compelling and accurate cases for support for HSI’s campaigns and projects. Liaise with international colleagues to prepare tailored fundraising documents including grant applications and project proposals, and other supporting materials as required. 

5. Ensure provision of tailored updates to high value donors, including managing any specific conditions attached to grants or donations.

6. Manage the major gifts consultant to ensure all work is delivered in time and to budget. 

7. Work collaboratively with colleagues to manage comprehensive information in donor records, ensuring compliance with all relevant data protection and privacy regulations and adhering to best practice guidelines from the Fundraising Regulator. 

8. Oversee institutional funding and major gift budget expenditure and income.

About you

Our successful candidate will be a confident, positive and proactive fundraising professional with a proven track record of achieving revenue growth, ideally within the third sector. An excellent communicator with experience and understanding of the spectrum of individual giving channels, you’ll possess a good understanding of donor care, with the skills and experience necessary to acquire and cultivate meaningful relationships with major donors, and you’ll have demonstrable history of success raising five figure gifts. You’ll have a good understanding and experience of what it takes to make successful applications to trusts and foundations, and to build on those successes where possible. You’ll have an eye for detail but also be able to see and analyse the big picture, continually applying learnings in a positive feedback loop to improve donor journeys and increase return on investment. 

If you want to use your skills to make a difference and be part of a global team, we want to hear from you! 

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter via the CharityJob website by Sunday 31st January 2021.

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to join our small, dynamic Fundraising team, with the chance to really make your mark.  Your role is to engage influential and high-profile individuals and Family Trusts in the UK, connecting them to the difference they can make by enabling 1.5 million people to live a life free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

Providing the highest level of stewardship, you will ensure existing and new supporters feel valued, inspiring them to make five, six and seven figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men, women and children living in poverty today. You’ll also harness the support of our enthusiastic and influential Trustees and Leadership Team, involving them in ‘making the ask’, thanking, as well as attending events.

What we want from you

You will be a strong team player, with the enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in achieving targets and outcomes. With significant experience of major donor and/or Trust fundraising and a proven track record of achieving five and six figure gifts, you will have outstanding persuasion, negotiation and communication skills, along with the ability to develop strong relationships

You’ll be highly organised and adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, with an  ability to balance management of existing donors with exploring potential new support.  You’ll be able to dive into the detail of individual engagement plans whilst keeping an eye on the big picture potential of the overall programme and how to achieve it so we can transform more lives. 

Why we’re here

Opportunity International unleashes the power of entrepreneurs in some of the world's poorest countries. Through innovative partnerships, our programmes enable people to access financial services and training to expand their businesses, feed their family, access quality education for their children, create jobs and change the world.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an agile, dynamic charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, and life insurance,– but much more besides. We are also committed to flexible working. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future  people can live free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

Closing date: 5th February 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 15th Feb 2021

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the team at a leading eye charity in their search for a new Head of major gifts. We are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser and leader with an interest in being part of an exciting once-in-a-century major campaign.

The charity believes that they can help bring new treatments to patients and people with eye disease faster than ever before. By raising funds for the crucial research, education and patient care at its partner specialist NHS Foundation Trust hospital and its academic partner, the charity is able to help ensure that they remain at the forefront of ophthalmic care and research.

The charity is in the early stages of a campaign, in partnership with its academic partner, to raise £100m to support the creation of a state-of-the-art integrated treatment, research and education centre in central London for the partner Hospital and the academic partner. This centre will transform lives, push the boundaries of clinical science, and disseminate knowledge and understanding.

As the Head of major gifts, you will lead the team responsible for securing major gifts from high net worth individuals, charitable foundations and corporates, working closely with the Director of development. This includes being responsible for overseeing the delivery and growth of the organisation's legacy fundraising programme. You will play an essential role in the strategic planning and delivery of the major £100m campaign and in addition, be responsible for personally securing high value gifts.

You will need to have proven experience of successfully cultivating and stewarding relationships with key high value supporters and, a track record of securing gifts at six and seven figure level. You will need to be comfortable working in a large, complex organisation with multiple internal stakeholders. You will also have experience of managing and motivating teams and volunteers and working with senior leaders.

If you are a major gifts fundraiser with leadership experience and, if you are excited by the prospect of playing a key role in a unique major campaign and in embedding and creating a step change in the role of philanthropy across the charity’s partnership, then please do get in touch for more information.

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 support 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 you are required to cover 37.5 hours a week, the charity is happy to consider flexible working and partial home working. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit an initial CV and supporting statement (the statement can be up to 2 sides of A4) via the Prospectus website. Should you meet the essential criteria outlined in the attached Job Description/Person Specification, we will arrange a briefing call/meeting. You will then have time to refine your application and submit formally via Femke Vorstman at Prospectus. If you have any questions before getting started, please get in touch with Femke, at Femke via email. 

Fundraising Manager - Major Donor

We are looking for an exceptional and motivated fundraiser for this exciting role. The role centres on the stewardship and cultivation of both major donors and the next generation of philanthropists.

Relationship skills are vital. You will lead on projects, Fundraising and Young Professionals Board management and events within the Major Donor team and will represent the department to the rest of the organisation. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for identifying, agreeing and planning the approach of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to raise vital funds for Missing People to an agreed annual target.

Fundraising Manager Responsibilities:

- Identify, research and approach prospective new major donors to meet agreed targets;
- Provide the Chief Executive/Directors/senior level volunteers with the donor insight and cultivation structure so they can build relationships with major donors;
- Personally steward an agreed number of active donors/prospective donors towards further gifts/new gifts;
- Project manage Fundraising Board(s) meetings and major donor events (including third party events) to meet agreed income targets.
- Ensure the delivery of high quality regular updates, reports and a range of ways to engage with the charity’s work/projects to ensure supporters feel informed, thanked and recognised;
- Ensure high quality data is inputted and supporter records are maintained in line with the charity’s Data Protection Policy. We use NXT/Raisers Edge;
- Go the extra mile to ensure the charity’s Fundraising Promise is embedded across the Major Donor Programme.

Fundraising Manager Requirements:

- Experience in developing and monitoring the implementation of fundraising strategies, budgets and operational plans;
- Experience of working with high net worth individuals;
- Significant experience within a major donor fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets;
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire others including volunteers;
- Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues;
- Ability to manage high profile people, acting with a high level of professionalism at all times;

About Missing People:

Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations. Our Vision is that every missing person is found safe.

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working around the clock for everyone who needs us. We provide free 24-hour confidential support, help, advice by phone, email, text and online, including the opportunity to reconnect. We also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search when someone goes missing.

Location: Mortlake, South West London
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum

Closing date: 8th February 2021 (23:59)
First Interviews: 15th February 2021
Second Interviews: 19th February 2021

Please ensure you include your CV as well as a Supporting Statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. This statement is crucial to help us consider you for the role, so don't forget to address each criterion in the person specification and specifically highlight any relevant experience and skills you have, and why you want to work at Missing People

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Major Donors, Major Donor, Business Development, New Business Development, Senior Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Charity, Charities, Rasiers Edge, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Major Gifts Officer within the Fundraising department at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

Built on firm foundations of traditional major donor development over the last five years, we have a small but committed portfolio of major and mid-value supporters. Now we need to make a step change, exploring new potential donors, expanding our networks and building a robust pipeline of new supporters for the future, whilst continuing to offer excellent stewardship to our current supporters.

About the team

The Major Gifts team is a small professional team raising substantial fundraising income from Trusts and Foundations and High Net Worth individuals. The Senior Major Gifts officer will have responsibility for adding to the income stream through individual donors. There is a wealth of experience within the team and a positive supportive team ethic.

About you

A proven track record of achieving income targets through successful philanthropy fundraising, with experience of developing thriving relationships with funders or key partners and a proficient understanding of donor management will allow someone to thrive and develop within this role.  Our small team would benefit from new perspectives and idea so that together we can grow this income stream for one of the oldest military charities.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 25 January 2021

Interviews: 2 and 3 February 2021. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to undertake an aptitude test / deliver a presentation as part of the selection process.

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies, you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.

Are you an experienced major donor fundraiser, looking for your next challenge, who is committed to conservation and enthusiastic about investing in our environment?

The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity working hard to create a huge new woodland in the heart of the country that will benefit people and wildlife for generations to come.

We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment.  Planting trees and creating new woodlands is no longer just a positive ambition for the country, it’s absolutely essential. It is the simplest solution to help mitigate climate change and create new green spaces that can help reconnect people and communities with nature and the natural environment.

Our goal is to reach 30,000 acres of semi contiguous forest by planting 13 million native broadleaf trees. To date we have planted almost 1.9 million trees.  The significance and scale of our work cannot be underestimated: The Heart of England Forest - already the largest new native forest in the country – will become one of the largest forests in England.

Not only is our Forest expanding, so too is our team, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us.  The charity is a rewarding place to work and offers its staff a number of benefits.

Please visit the Heart of England Forest website to download a job description / person specification and an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

Development Manager (Major Relationships) – Part time, 24 hours a week. 

Salary- £30,000

We are excited to be growing our fundraising team at a crucial time of development for the charity. We would love to hear from an experienced major donor fundraiser, looking for their next challenge, who is committed to conservation and enthusiastic about investing in our environment.

The Heart of England Forest has an attractive and varied portfolio of funding opportunities across woodland creation, habitat restoration, education, biodiversity, accessibility, health and wellbeing and you will have the opportunity to develop and generate new major relationship funding to support this work – and really make an impact.

The perfect candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of developing and managing high level, meaningful funder relationships. You will be an excellent and confident communicator, who has a strategic approach and significant experience working towards and achieving fundraising targets. You will bring a track record of effective prospecting and delivering high quality stewardship.

In return, the charity can offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to help establish important and impactful relationships at a pivotal time in the charity’s development.

Additionally, for the right candidate we will consider a range of flexible working opportunities, including working from home and compressed hours, but you will need to be able to regularly visit and attend meetings at the Forest and on occasion London.

Closing date: midnight Sunday 7th February 2021

Interviews will be held either via zoom or at one of the Forest sites in Warwickshire on Monday 1st March 2021

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. It is a home based role until at least April 2021.

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 10th of January

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity making a daily difference to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis, and those who care for them. We invest in cutting-edge research, drive up standards of clinical care, offer support for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis, and campaign hard on the issues that matter. 

Cystic fibrosis is chronically misunderstood, kills thousands worldwide and is carried unknowingly in the genes of millions. We’re here to beat it.Putting people with cystic fibrosis at the centre of everything we do is key to helping us beat the condition for good and doing this is a challenge that you’ll relish.

This is a key role in the Philanthropy team to help achieve its plans for growth and sitting within the Philanthropy Team, you will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager, Trusts, and the wider Philanthropy Team to deliver agreed income targets from charitable trusts and statutory funders and contribute to the ongoing growth strategy development.

You will manage a portfolio of trust and statutory relationships with a focus on five figure grants in line with agreed income targets. This will involve developing strong partnerships with funders and working collaboratively across the organisation to develop proposals and timely reports. You will also have the opportunity to work on larger funding opportunities.

If you feel you can contribute to helping us create a life unlimited for people with cystic fibrosis, take a look at the full role description on our website where you will also find details on how to apply. 

*Please note: due to COVID-19, you will be working from home until further notice

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from people with cystic fibrosis, disabled people, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and LGBTQI candidates.

Closing date for completed applications will be 5pm Thursday 21 January 2021

Interviews will take place week of 25 January 2021.

Are you a talented fundraiser with a deep commitment to world mission?

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith. We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this important new role.

Key responsibilities include:

·developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds;

·creating compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals;

·designing and developing a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan;

·co-creating a new major donor development strategy.

You will have:

·a clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry;

·a successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts and foundations, and/or held a major fundraising role;

·a strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups;

·the ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal skills;

·great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approaches and techniques.

The Feba team is small (currently less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:A combination of both office and home-based working, so the postholder is likely to live within reasonable traveling distance of West Sussex.

Closing date:9.00am on 1st February 2021

Preliminary interview:   Wednesday 3rd February 2021

(via video conferencing)

Panel interview:Friday 5th February 2021

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.