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Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:
• Can this be stopped?
• How do I (or my child) live this life?
The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation on 1st April 2023 will enable us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we’ll be the only significant national funder with the efficiency, capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss.
We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors and patrons, such as Sir John Major and Marsha De Cordova MP.
We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Individual Giving Manager (Retention) will work within the Public Fundraising Team and play a key part in growing and sustaining income from our individual giving audiences of cash donors and regular giving supporters. You will work closely with the Deputy Director of Fundraising, Individual Giving Manager (Acquisition), Supporter Care Officer and Database Manager and will be responsible for the development, project management and delivery of the supporter retention, renewal and stewardship program. This is a great role for someone with existing individual giving fundraising experience, who would like the opportunity to use analysis and insights to develop and shape retention and stewardship activity, with the drive to deliver a program which aspires be best in class.
Responsible to
Deputy Director of Fundraising
Direct reports
Potential scope for line management responsibilities in future.
Working hours and contract
This is a permanent full-time role. We will consider part-time and flexible arrangements.
Salary
£35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, based on permanent and full-time (35 hours per week).
Location
Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Two days in the office and external meetings and events as required.
Role Responsibilities:
This role plays a key part in driving income growth and sustainability in our Individual Giving programme.
Your priorities will include:
· Driving the strategic and operational planning of Individual Giving to deliver strong income growth and return of investment (ROI), ensuring agreed targets and KPIs are achieved in relation to retention and conversion of existing donors.
· Devising and delivering the overall Individual Giving retention and stewardship budget to maximise opportunities for growth, preparing robust annual income and expenditure budgets and operational plans.
Strategy, planning and delivery:
· Develop and manage donor retention and upgrade for cash donors and regular givers across all channels to increase our supporter base, maximising ROI.
· Devise and deliver the overall Individual Giving retention and stewardship budget to maximise opportunities for growth, preparing robust annual income and expenditure budgets and ops plans, reforecasting these on a quarterly basis and engaging with month end processes.
· Lead the delivery of an impactful stewardship programme, which includes managing the supporter newsletter to optimise donor retention and development across all supporters, delivering exceptional donor experience; oversee timely responses to donors.
· Optimise data and data capture opportunities to help us better understand our supporters, inform strategy and ultimately deliver insight to help drive retention and lifetime value.
· Provide timely high-quality reporting with robust analysis and recommendations to improve performance – utilising your Individual Giving expertise and sector benchmarks.
· Adopt a test and learn mentality to strategic planning, developing new activities to provide the charity with a balanced portfolio of offers for new/existing donors.
· Direct and manage external suppliers to execute the Individual Giving retention programme to meet agreed budgets, timelines and KPIs.
· Support with the selection and appointment process for new external suppliers, effectively managing relationships to ensure the highest quality service.
· Ensure tools and processes are in place to effectively deliver objectives in collaboration with teams across the organisation.
Collaboration
· Identify opportunities to maximise value from our supporter base and seek opportunities to work with colleagues to facilitate cross-selling of relevant initiatives to engage donors, including mid-value, major gifts and legacies for example.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to develop exciting and relevant content across all Individual Giving activity, including the supporter newsletter, working with colleagues to identify where content could be applied to other communications and marketing channels.
· Keep abreast of new trends, tactics and competitor activity within the sector, disseminating new learnings and information throughout the team.
· Ensure that communications are compliant with all relevant bodies including HMRC, Gambling Commission, Fundraising Regulator, ICO, Charity Commission and ASA.
· Support other areas of fundraising by attending events, exhibitions etc. as required by a small team with varied engagements.
Management
· Carry out effective management of the Supporter Care Officer, ensuring the effective deployment of all their responsibilities.
· Be accountable for the management and development of the CRM database to maximise efficiency, working with the Database Manager to resolve any irregularities.
· Work closely with the Database Manager to establish criteria for data selection and extraction as necessary.
· Work with the Database Manager and Supporter Care Officer to ensure all donations are processed swiftly and accurately, Gift Aid income is maximised, and all declarations are collected and accurately recorded for submission to the Finance team.
Other
· Become fully conversant with the aims and objectives of the organisation.
· Keep up to date with developments in the sector and key new initiatives in our field.
· To always work in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation.
· Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required on either a short or long-term basis.
Person specification:
Skills, knowledge & experience
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
· Successful track record of developing and managing a successful, cause-led Individual Giving retention and stewardship programme, with proven technical ability across channels including print, telemarketing and digital.
· Strong experience of analysing and interpreting data, reporting and using data driven insights to inform decision making.
· Strong experience of developing and implementing successful supporter journeys with thorough understanding of donor motivation.
· Track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
· Proven ability to think and act strategically, with strong planning and evaluation skills.
· Experience of managing, motivating and developing a team.
· Experience of managing agencies and negotiating strong commercial agreements.
· Sound experience of appraising new ideas and activities and making decisions of what, how and when to test as appropriate.
· Demonstrable experience of effective financial management, including, creating, presenting and interrogating business cases managing and reforecasting budgets, providing financial narrative, reconciling results.
· Highly proficient in identifying, creating and editing fundraising content.
· Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral) and influencing skills, with natural aptitude for collaboration and cross working.
· Strong project management and analytical skills.
· Positive, results-driven individual with a confident ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to work to tight deadlines.
· Highly IT literate – proficient/advanced level in Excel and Raiser’s Edge.
· Thorough knowledge of fundraising regulations and GDPR.
· Demonstrable passion for, and commitment to, the vision, mission and values of Fight for Sight/Vision Foundation.
· Demonstrable passion and advocacy for the needs and motivations of our supporters.
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience
· Minimum of two years’ experience within a fundraising team.
· Previous knowledge or fundraising experience with a medical research charity.
· Professional fundraising, marketing or direct marketing qualification.
Personal qualities
· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.
· Strong communication skills and presentation style.
· Evidence of financial fluency.
· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.
· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.
· Personable, with excellent listening skills.
· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
· Growth mindset.
Flexibility
· The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the newly merged charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.
When writing job applications, we want to see if candidates are the right fit for our charity, so they should be written using your own words. Use of Artificial Intelligence, such as Chat GPT, is considered plagiarism, and applications drafted with the assistance of AI will be automatically rejected.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the team
The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of 13 staff. Impetus has an annual income of c.£8-9 million which we are looking to grow significantly within the next few years. The team is led by the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships.
The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and grant making trusts, as well as collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters.
Impetus is driven by a shared belief in tackling the barriers that hold back young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in education and employment. Alongside investing extensive financial and non-financial support in our charity partners through our Investment Team we also seek to influence decision makers to design and implement evidence led policy and direct new resources to get young people the support they need through our Public Affairs team. We are resolutely focused on outcomes, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, ambitious, determined and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
About this role
We are seeking a maternity cover Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager – someone who is a talented and ambitious fundraiser who will join the Impetus Philanthropy Team and have responsibility for building new partnerships and stewarding existing ones.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to make a compelling case for change and write and speak persuasively with major donors, corporate partners, and trusts at the six figure level and beyond to ensure we can deliver our mission: helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed at school, work and in life.
You will be a strong team player, with a collaborative working style. You will be eager to build and manage new and complex partnerships and to advance the Philanthropy Team’s strategic objectives more broadly.
Key responsibilities
- Build and deliver new six figure+ partnerships from Grant Making Trusts and Foundations (GMTs), corporates, co-investment partners and individual philanthropists.
- Work collaboratively with the Development Directors to create and implement a plan for building new partnerships and reporting on progress against the plan.
- Manage a portfolio of active prospects and donors, including co-investment partnerships.
- Build high-level relationships with prospects, maximising opportunities to secure new and higher levels of income.
- Maintain strong, high-level, and long-term relationships with donors to Impetus, while identifying opportunities for further referrals to new prospects and partners.
- Manage co-investment partnerships, working closely across the organisation with Investment Directors and the Policy team, as well as externally with charity partners and their leadership teams to draw on a range of assets to provide excellent stewardship to Impetus’s highest value supporters.
- Build strong relationships externally with senior staff and leadership teams in Impetus’s portfolio charities to support them in pitching for co-investment funding, reporting and stewardship of co-investment partnerships.
- Leverage the contacts of Trustees and pro-bono supporters to good effect.
- Provide support and meticulous follow-up to the Chair, Trustees, Committee Members, and senior management of Impetus to encourage introductions to potential sources of giving and to ensure their successful involvement in the fundraising process.
- Ensure all communication with external stakeholders is prompt, clear and compelling, which includes testing and honing materials to improve the fundraising ask and stewardship strategies.
- Ensure prospect and donor activity and reporting for your portfolio is accurately captured on our CRM system (Salesforce).
- Support the Development Directors and the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships in the wider operational and strategic development of the Philanthropy Team and on major partnerships that they manage.
- Attend Impetus events to provide support to Philanthropy team.
- Build strong and effective working relationships with teams across the organisation.
- Demonstrate a level of professionalism and best practice that reflects our values, across the philanthropy team and within the organisation that is exemplary.
Person specification
Essential
- A track record of raising six figure grants from grant-making trusts and foundations, corporate foundations and/or individuals
- The ability to lead, direct and personally work through the fundraising cycle with donors
- Strategic thinking, planning and delivery – with an ability to generate concepts and ideas, translate them into tangible tactics and execute them independently
- Excellent research and prospecting skills
- Ability to take a pro-active, creative, innovative approach to fundraising and the ability to think laterally
- Experience of operating with senior staff, including trustees and external stakeholders
- Excellent relationship skills to establish and maintain contacts with key internal and external stakeholders
- The ability to work collaboratively to maintain effective relationships
- A track record as a high-performing member of a team and contributing beyond own area of responsibility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid financial management with an ability to establish and deliver a budget.
- The ability to work well under pressure, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the sector – young people, education, employment
- Experience of managing a high performing team and the ability to mentor on the job.
- Digital fundraising experience
- Experience fundraising for grant makers, infrastructure organisations or other intermediarie
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
Please click on the link below to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form)
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 8 April 202
Interviews
First round interviews will take place: w/c 15 April 2024
Second round interviews will take place: w/c 22 April 2024
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Closing Date: 16 April 2024
Ref 6675
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to join us as our Transformational Philanthropy Lead (12 months FTC). This key role within our Partnerships & Philanthropy department requires a dynamic and strategic leader who will make a lasting impact by driving our ambitious strategy forward, focusing on cultivating high-impact, transformational funding opportunities and partnerships.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Transformational Philanthropy Lead, you will be responsible for leading three critical areas within our Philanthropy & Strategic Foundations team:
- Driving New Business: Forge strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, engage with UK philanthropic networks, and work with others in the leadership team to develop a new business strategy that leverages our movement's networks and brand.
- Managing Strategic Partnerships: Oversee key partnerships with high-net-worth individuals and Trusts & Foundations, ensuring exemplary account management and securing multi-year commitments aligned with our priorities.
- Leading Innovative Projects: Take charge of pioneering initiatives within Save the Children UK, including our Next Generation project aimed at engaging philanthropists aged 35 and under.
In this role, day -to- day, you will:
- Support the growth of our pipeline alongside senior leadership, nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, and enhancing our external profile.
- Contribute to the leadership of the Philanthropy & Strategic Foundations team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
- Personally manage transformational philanthropic partnerships, securing significant gifts and providing mentorship to team members.
- Represent Save the Children UK within global forums, collaborating with international partners to maximise the impact of our philanthropic efforts.
- Provide leadership and support to the team, ensuring their well-being and professional development.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
- Proven experience in major donor or trust & foundation fundraising, with a track record of securing six and seven figure gifts.
- Ability to drive new business and identify opportunities for growth.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing complex projects and navigating organizational structures.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
What we offer you:
- Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
- To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
- We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Full time (flexible working options available)
Closing Date: 5 April 2024
Ref 6663
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to join us as our Senior Manager -Transformational Philanthropy. This is an opportunity for a motivated individual to make a lasting impact by managing high-value philanthropic partnerships aimed at transforming the lives of children, families, and communities worldwide.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Senior Manager, Transformational Philanthropy, you will report directly into our Transformational Philanthropy Lead, and take charge of some of our highest-value philanthropic partnerships: multimillion commitments from philanthropic partners, aimed at delivering impact for children, families, and communities.
You will be responsible for nurturing these relationships, managing projects, and liaising with external stakeholders to ensure alignment with our strategic priorities.
In this role, day -to- day, you will:
• Lead 3-4 transformational philanthropic partnerships with meticulous account management, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Deliver exceptional engagement and stewardship opportunities for our partners, including helping to shape and design new strategic programmes, reporting back to stakeholders on their impact, and maintaining excellent relationships with philanthropic partners.
• Secure and uphold multi-year commitments from philanthropists and foundations, driving impact aligned with our organisational goals.
• Act as a representative of Save the Children, advocating for our mission while addressing the needs of our partners internally.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance our transformational giving strategy and support initiatives like Shifting the Power & localisation.
• Represent Save the Children in various forums to foster global collaboration and maximise the impact of our partnerships.
• Foster a positive team culture within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, promoting inclusivity, professionalism, and accountability.
• Serve as an external face for Save the Children, engaging with stakeholders both within and outside the organisation.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Extensive experience in customer-facing or account management roles, ideally within philanthropy, corporate partnerships, or the private sector.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on building sustainable, high-impact relationships.
• Proven track record of securing grants or contracts and managing partnerships through their lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in complex organisational environments with competing priorities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for influencing senior donors and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in prioritising and managing complex opportunities aligned with organisational objectives.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, including reporting, budgeting, and meeting deadlines across multiple teams.
What we offer you:
• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing Date: April 5, 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Full time (flexible working options available)
Closing Date: 5 April 2024
Ref 6664
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Philanthropy Manager - New Business, who thrives in a dynamic environment where their contributions directly shape our success, help grow our portfolio, and secure new philanthropic partnerships.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Senior Philanthropy Manager, New Business, you will be responsible for helping to grow our portfolio, secure new partnerships, and take a leading role on several exciting innovative projects relevant to our audiences.
Reporting into the Transformational Philanthropy Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving pipeline development and leading groundbreaking projects that resonate with our audiences. You will be able to demonstrate a track record of building relationships with a range of stakeholders; have an interest in learning about new ideas and applying them to our partnerships; and with the resilience and decision-making skills to achieve outcomes at pace.
In this role, day -to- day, you will:
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders internally and externally to fuel our pipeline growth.
• Take personal responsibility for overseeing a diverse portfolio of donors ranging from six to seven figures, serving as a role model for top-tier account management throughout the donor engagement process.
• Focus on securing multi-year commitments from philanthropists that align with our SCUK and F&M priorities.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with high-profile donors, showcasing exemplary account management to secure long-term commitments.
• Contribute to essential reporting activities and forecasting exercises to ensure our continued success.
• Foster a positive team culture focused on inclusivity and wellbeing, enhancing our collective morale.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, keeping us aligned with the evolving landscape of philanthropy.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Proven experience in client-facing or account management roles, ideally within philanthropy or corporate partnerships.
• A track record of successfully securing grants or contracts, guiding clients through partnership lifecycles.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating a compelling vision and inspiring others.
• Ability to navigate complex organisational structures and manage competing priorities with finesse.
What we offer you:
• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, and health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing Date: April 5th , 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
Closing Date: 3 April 2024
Ref 6665
Our Global Programmes Division have an opportunity for a Programme Development Manager to join the the Business Programmes Hub for 9 months.
About the Team
The Business Programmes Hub is comprised of programme development, innovation, and MEAL professionals responsible for developing new shared valued partnerships which speaks to interests of the business community and philanthropic stakeholders.
The Programme Development Manager will lead the development of impactful high-quality programmes in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. You will ensure new programmes incorporate creativity and innovation to capture the interest of corporate partners and philanthropists.
Your Role:
As Programme Development Manager, your role will be to oversee the development and writing of high quality, bespoke pitch decks, concept notes, and proposals for business and philanthropic partners. You will project manage the opportunity development process to ensure we are designing programmes that truly leverage the unique assets and capabilities of the private sector – beyond philanthropic funding – to create transformational change for children. This includes designing innovative, sector leading partnerships that emerge through a process of co-design which you will facilitate in partnership with colleagues across the organisation in the UK Impact, Global Programmes, and Fundraising and Marketing Departments.
Your Key Accountabilities:
- Identify and develop innovative partnership opportunities that leverage the unique resources and capabilities of prospective business and philanthropy partners, working closely with the UK Impact, Global Programmes, and Partnerships & Philanthropy departments to ensure alignment between partner and Save the Children priorities
- Work with Partnerships & Philanthropy to proactively steer new opportunities and enquiries with business and philanthropic partners towards Save the Children's strategic objectives and priorities
- Project manage the proposal development process, including ensuring quality assurance of the programme design, including theories of change and budgets.
- Lead on writing high quality, bespoke and engaging pitch decks, concept notes, and proposals for business and philanthropy partners, as well as cross-sectoral proposals that bring together partners across business, philanthropy, and government.
- Build excellent working relationships with colleagues in the UK Impact, Global Programmes, and Philanthropy & Partnerships teams to ensure our business development materials are compelling for potential partners whilst driven by Save the Children priorities and needs
- Maintain updated systems and databases that track our funding and grant management activities
About You
To be successful, it is important that you have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of working in programming and an understanding of programme design and programme management
- Deep understanding of corporate engagement with society and business motivations for societal engagement, including corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and shared value creation
- Exceptional proposal writing skills – a proven track record of producing high-quality written concept notes and proposals for business and/or philanthropy partners
- Proven ability to conduct analytical research on business to identify corporate opportunities to contribute to development outcomes through core business investments
- Keen ability to tailor your work into persuasive and visually appealing materials for different audiences, including business, philanthropy, and government partners
- Outstanding project management and coordination skills, including an ability to manage high workloads and meet deadlines
- Ability to understand financial information and produce budgets
- A strong team player with an empowering and collaborative working style and excellent interpersonal skills
- Solutions-focused with a creative problem-solving approach
- Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload, taking the initiative, and meeting deadlines
- Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
At JW3, our mission is to increase the quality, variety and volume of Jewish conversation in London and beyond. We seek to achieve this by offering multiple entry points into Jewish life, culture and community for the widest possible range of people, and programming outstanding events, activities, classes and courses – the diversity of which reflects the diversity of our community.
We receive over 200,000 visits each year to our purpose-built centre that houses a Cinema, Restaurant, Bar, Café, Nursery, and over a dozen spaces where a year-round programme of over 6,000 activities takes place, including adult education, language classes, theatre, music performances, youth programmes, after-school activities, food & drink workshops and demonstrations, parties, ‘big name’ talks and debates, films, family programmes and more.
An important part of JW3’s funding comes from high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) who support the charity on a long-term basis. As Philanthropy Manager, you will maximise charitable income through building strong and authentic relationships with these HNWI's, and will be responsible for developing the major donor strategy with the support of the Development Director.
POSITION: Philanthropy Manager
LOCATION: London, NW3 (with scope for hybrid working)
REPORTING TO: Development Director
SALARY: £45,000-£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
HOURS: Full time, 37.5 hours/week
BENEFITS: JW3 staff enjoy working in a dynamic, vibrant community centre environment. You will have access to discounted and free tickets to a wide range of cultural, educational and other events and activities that take place under our roof, including free cinema tickets (subject to availability) for our gorgeous boutique cinema. You will enjoy eating and drinking in our cafe with a staff discount, taking a break on the JW3 Beach in the summer or coming for a skate on the JW3 Ice Rink in the winter. You will also benefit from a best-in-class proactive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers mental health support, 24/7 medical support through a free online GP, death in service 2x salary, and a physical and mental wellbeing app accessed through gamified technology which offers rewards and discounts. You will also have 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), alongside all Jewish holidays that fall on a working day.
HOW TO APPLY: Click on the Quick Apply button below, and you will be asked to submit a CV and covering letter.
CLOSING DATE: 29th March 2024
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead on the development and delivery of our major donor strategy,
- Identify and build relationships with new individual supporters and prospects and ensure a consistent, healthy pipeline of new supporters
- Increase the number of individual supporters making regular donations (annual/multi-year) year on year
- Employ a variety of personal engagement and communications mechanisms to ensure that prospects and supporters become, and remain, fully engaged with our cause
- Research and identify new donors,
- Analyse income of donations in-building and online, working with Marketing to leverage fundraised income and engagement
- Organise fundraising events, ensuring a smooth donor experience
- Oversee the effective use of internal systems to ensure best practice in fundraising, data collection, gift aid and gift acceptance policy
- Provide support as needed to the wider JW3 Development team, particularly at fundraising events
- Develop and maintain detailed knowledge and information on JW3 services, projects and priority areas in order to keep donors updated
- Represent JW3 externally, communicating the vision, values, and case for support to the wider community at appropriate external forums
- Build and manage appropriate relationships with relevant local and national organisations to strengthen our individual giving abilities
- Attend Development Board meetings and follow up fundraising leads with Trustees
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive and demonstrable experience in a fundraising-focused role
- Proven ability to engage confidently and effectively with a range of audiences
- Demonstrable experience of achieving income against target
- Strong event management skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with an ability to develop effective approaches and cases for support
- Experience of developing positive, effective relationships with trustees
- Demonstrable understanding of the principles of Data Protection legislation, alongside other relevant legislation and guidelines within fundraising
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Strong presentation and numeracy skills
- Highly organised, with efficient management of time and responsibilities
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and organisation
- Ability to navigate competing priorities and manage time-sensitive issues in a calm, professional manner
- Proactive and solution-focused, with an ability to take initiative and a creative approach to problem-solving
- High level of IT proficiency
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Mencap – Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: London, E1. Hybrid working.
Salary: £47,064 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Mencap - the leading charity for the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability, their families and carers - is seeking an ambitious, experienced fundraiser to develop a sustainable, ambitious Major Donor programme that will grow in volume and reach in coming years, taking Mencap to new heights of support.
Mencap wants the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Mencap is making this a reality by: providing services that model their vision and ambition; campaigning locally and nationally; helping people with a learning disability to stand up for what they want and need; empowering people, groups and organisations to create real change in their own communities; helping people with a learning disability to gain employment, skills and find paid jobs; offering people information and advice for all areas of their lives and conducting research into important issues to create a positive impact and see real change.
This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of new and existing relationships for Mencap with philanthropists and grant-makers, providing first class creative relationship management, proactive engagement and efficient reporting, as well as securing five and six figure gifts. The post-holder will also build and manage a pipeline of sustainable income, with a heavy focus on acquisition, supported by the High Value Relationships Lead and Senior Leaders across the organisation.
Mencap is seeking a professional fundraiser with a talent for philanthropy acquisition and securing five-figure+ sums from Major Donors. The ideal candidate will have an ambitious and creative approach to Major Donor fundraising with excellent relationships management abilities and the gravitas and skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
You will have proven experience of building long-term effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external and of project management and cross-organisational working. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be a must, as well as being a strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex and emotive topics in a clear and compelling way. Finally, you share Mencap’s passion about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd April.
Fundraising Manager (Grants and Trusts)
Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Fundraising Manager will help secure and sustain existing and new grant income streams from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, statutory bodies, and other local or national funders. The Fundraising Manager will work with others to research and identify prospective new funding opportunities, write and submit grant applications, and build strong relationships with donors. They will have strong confidence in presenting AFRUCA to prospective donors and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships with them.
We are looking for a strong candidate able to develop compelling AFRUCA funding proposals tailored to the requirement of each funder. They must have a strong knowledge and understanding of the UK charity sector fundraising landscape. They must possess excellent written communication and organising skills. They must possess sound interpersonal skills with an ability to influence and negotiate with external and internal stakeholders. They must be assertive, able to demonstrate personal resourcefulness in the generation of new revenue and funding streams for AFRUCA.
The Fundraising Manager post is a newly created role within AFRUCA, therefore an exciting opportunity for someone to make it their own and implement ideas and strategies to support the organisation’s growth.
The successful candidate will have at least three years’ fundraising experience and be able to demonstrate a track record of meeting income targets in grant fundraising disciplines, and growing and managing a donor base
Applicants will be sent a application form on receipt of successful CV and cover letter
Interviews will be held in person at either our London or Manchester offices
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help shape a better future for carers across the UK? Are you ambitious and ready to secure high value and impactful partnerships with grant-making organisations?
Carers Trust is recruiting for a passionate and talented Fundraising Manager to support colleagues from all parts of our organisation and network to produce high impact propositions, co-create transformational partnerships with prospective funders and provide best-in-class supporter stewardship.
This role would suit someone looking for an opportunity to build upon their experience of bid writing and donor engagement, and to develop their stakeholder management skills across a multi-disciplinary and fastmoving organisation. You will be creative and ambitious, while able to take a methodical approach and juggle multiple workstreams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find their new Philanthropy Manager.
The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and occasional travel for engagement activities and donor meetings.
This role will play a key part in maximising income for the charity by developing and managing existing relationships and identifying new major donors to secure gifts upwards of £5,000.
Key duties include:
· Raising funds for key projects in line with agreed income targets, making asks at a 4, 5 and 6 figure level.
· Recruiting new philanthropic support into the supporter pipeline whilst managing an engaged pool of existing donors.
· Regularly attending meetings and events with key major donors to maximise income and charity profile.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to research, identify and develop new funding opportunities to achieve strategic objectives.
Experience required:
· Significant experience of managing new and existing high-value fundraising relationships, with a comprehensive understanding of major donor fundraising.
· Track record of securing significant funding for existing and proposed new projects.
· Ability to produce compelling cases for support on social policy issues.
· Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Wimbledon and Putney Commons currently has a full-time vacancy for a Fundraising Manager to join the team as maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person who loves making new connections, managing projects, working closely with a friendly team and for someone who would like to make a difference for nature and people.
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated fundraiser to join our small team to manage income and relationships from a range of funders.
You will support the charity that manages the Commons by increasing income from a range of philanthropic sources by building relationships with supporters, developing grant funded projects and delivering fundraising campaigns and events. Through public appeals, major gifts, grants and sponsorship, you will raise funds to enable the charity to deliver nature and people engagement projects, helping the Commons team to improve accessibility and manage conservation.
We would expect the post holder to at least work the majority of their time in the charity’s office on the Commons to quickly build an understanding of the charity’s work and build relationships with the staff team and stakeholders.
This is fixed term contract, initially for six months but likely to extend for up to one year (ending early May 2025).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Abortion Support Network is a largely volunteer-run charity that helps people living in European countries with bad abortion laws and provision access safe abortions in clinics abroad. ASN provides practical information, support, funding, travel and accommodation.
We are looking for a candidate to cover our Fundraising and Communications Manager’s maternity leave from the end of June 2024 until the end of March 2025. Your role will be to implement ASN’s fundraising strategy, working with volunteers and a small staff team to diversify and increase the charity’s income. You will focus on fundraising from trusts and foundations and major donors, as well as managing individual campaigns and overseeing ASN’s external communications.
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and a team player, who can hit the ground running as part of a dynamic and growing organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Major Gifts Fundraiser and Manager, with a track-record of leading teams to achieve ambitious targets and a desire to end homelessness?
We are looking for a motivated and experienced major gifts fundraiser to join our team as our Senior Philanthropy Manager.
This is a fantastic time to join St Mungo’s as we look to increase awareness of our work and change the homelessness landscape throughout England. In this crucial role, you will lead a team of four to grow income from individuals supporting St Mungo’s work at a transformational level and will help us meet an income target of £2.3 million in 2024-25.
In this role you will:
- Lead a team of four skilled philanthropy fundraisers (with direct management of two) to achieve an ambitious fundraising target.
- Personally manage a portfolio of donors giving at a transformational level.
- Embed strong stewardship and prospecting approaches to maximise opportunities and support the team to develop their portfolios.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Fundraising team and across the organisation to identify new funding opportunities, and lead on cross-Philanthropy initiatives.
- Work closely with senior leadership, trustees and St Mungo’s clients to take a strategic approach to major donor fundraising, being the organisational expert.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and driven individual with the ability to think strategically.
You will be an excellent relationship manager with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts, who will lead by example in stewarding your own portfolio of donors. You will have the skills and knowledge to provide support and effective line management that will consistently bring out the best in your team.
Overall, you will be dedicated to the overall aims and ambitions of St Mungo’s and working towards our fundraising strategy.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly with 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date for applications: 10 am on 3 April 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Full-time arrangement involves minimum 2 days per week in-person at a private members club in Covent Garden, the heart of London. Part-time arrangement of 4 days per week also possible.
Benefits: 25 days’ holiday allowance, flexible working, occasional 1-2 days extra holiday for Christmas period. Access to world-class climate/finance experts.
Reports to: Chief Project Officer at the Global Returns Project
Timetable: Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis
Preferred start date: 1 May 2024
What we are looking for
We seek an exceptional communicator and grant-writer to build and nurture our campaign’s vital relationships with trusts, foundations, donors and journalists.
The ideal Development Manager will relish the challenge of building relationships with trusts and foundations. They will approach C-suite executives and other industry leaders with confidence.
The ideal candidate will find joy in thanking our donors and ensuring they understand the full impact of their support. They will see a donor of any size as an opportunity to broaden GRP’s community and secure even more significant donations in future.
Our Development Manager will also enjoy the intricacies of coordinating the various events that build and sustain relationships with trusts, foundations, donors and journalists.
Successful applicants will excel in multitasking and meeting ambitious deadlines in a fast-paced start-up work environment.
Professional experience required
Minimum 1 year of experience within the charity sector in a relevant field (philanthropy, development, stewardship, etc). Strong understanding of UK trusts and foundations sector necessary.
Skills required
- Grant-writing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Very high attention to detail
- Time-management and self-organisation
- Ability to take initiative, identify problems, and solve them creatively
- Understanding of, and passion to address, climate change and biodiversity loss
Skills preferred but not required
- Journalism or PR experience
- Event planning experience
- Understanding of the financial services industry
- Customer Relations Management (CRM) experience (Salesforce, etc)
Main duties and responsibilities
Trust and foundations management (25% of work)
- Identifying, researching and engaging with potential trust and foundation core funders (for GRP’s operating costs)
- Writing and submitting persuasive grant applications and evaluation reports to GRP’s existing/potential core funders
- Supporting Chief Project Officer in presentation and pitching of GRP’s upcoming comprehensive campaign for multi-year core funding
- Assistance with calls, meetings and presentations with potential core funders
Event coordination (25% of work)
- Assist with coordination of GRP fundraising events for various target audiences, including large panel discussions, small/medium-sized networking events
- Coordination of venue hire, panellist outreach, invitation design/distribution/follow-ups, guestlist tracking, name badge production, preparation on the day and oversight, etc
Donor stewardship (25% of work)
- Relationship-building with individual and corporate donors to:
- GRP’s portfolio of climate charities (portfolio funding)
- GRP’s operating costs (core funding)
- Assistance with impact report production; coordination of report distribution
- Coordination of donor thank-you notes, newsletters, webinars, feedback solicitation, etc.
- Develop comprehensive donor stewardship journey to ensure donors fully understand their impact and develop a deeper connection to GRP
Public relations (25% of work)
- Maintenance and growth of GRP’s database of journalist contacts
- Drumbeat communications with journalists, including press releases and e-alerts
- Identification of podcast, interview, and article-writing opportunities for GRP team
- Other creative engagement with media, including press events/conferences
While selection will be based on merit, we recognise the importance of elevating underrepresented voices in climate action. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK.
Applicants should send both a CV and cover letter to the Chief Project Officer, Jack Chellman. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please include the name, email and phone number of a reference we can contact. Applicants must be available to interview in London.