An exciting role for an experienced Major Donor Manager to secure significant gifts of 50k and higher from major donors, to fund vital service growth and build a sustainable revenue pipeline for a much loved national charity.

The Role
Cultivate and secure lead gifts for the charity (10k+), increasing to 50k over time.
Responsible for driving forward peer-to-peer fundraising, building a network of internal and external stakeholders to support high-value fundraising.
Work with other teams in P&P (National Corporate Partnerships, Trusts) to identify opportunities for cross-working and sharing of leads.
Ensure that we maximise all opportunities to generate income and collaborate in order to manage these joint relationships appropriately.
Recruit, develop and motivate a high performing Major Donor Fundraising Team.
Develop and manage a portfolio of new and prospective donors, securing major gifts (50k+), repeat gifts and increased value gifts.
Track all income and activity using available tools (including the CARE database).
Prepare monthly income reports for the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, setting out appropriate activities to ensure targets are met.

The Candidate
Substantial proven ability in major gift fundraising - including soliciting five and six figure gifts.
Proven experience of building a prospect pool from scratch.
Proven experience of identifying, cultivating and recruiting new donors.
Proven experience of donor management, demonstrating the maximisation of relationships.
Proven success of establishing a network of volunteer leaders who can influence major gifts from their networks.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

Enfield Clubhouse is a small charity dedicated to aiding the recovery of people with severe mental health issues.  It is registered with the charity's commission for England and Wales and companies house. We are based in Community House in Edmonton, a culturally diverse area.

We aim to help rehabilitate people into the community through encouraging members to engage in volunteering, work & engaging in community events. We also provide a safe environment in which people can develop friendships, talk about their past experience and participate in a range of social activities. These include art, singing, exercise, cooking, playing games, regular outings and holidays. We also support members with benefit issues and encourage members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Enfield Clubhouse is open two days a week - Wednesdays and Fridays (9:00am -4pm) and employs 3 part time staff.

· Clubhouse Manager (14 hours per week)

· Deputy Manager (10.5 hours per week)

· Assistant (approx 3 hours per week)

As well as having to attend Clubhouse every Friday (9:00 to 4:00) the manager will be allocated 7 hours a week to manage and administer all Clubhouse activities and functions. There is some flexibility around these hours and should the manager need to work additional hours renumeration will always be provided.  The manager will also need to be able to provide cover for staff absences (e.g. sickness or annual leave) on Clubhouse days

Office facilities are provided at the Clubhouse, though it would be acceptable if the post holder chose to work from home on days other than Friday.

As well as having a flexible approach to working, the post holder will need to combine excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an efficient approach to organisational, financial and administrative management. 

Experience of working with those experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems is essential  as well as motivational skills to encourage members to participate in activities.

The new post holder may wish to review and organise the hours and tasks of all staff to ensure Clubhouse is run as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

Clubhouse is independent and has a board of trustees which include members who meet regularly with the manager to discuss plans, financial management and ongoing strategic development.

The successful candidate will make contacts and develop working relationships not only with local mental health and social care professionals but with the voluntary sector and employers and always be looking for fresh opportunities that may benefit Clubhouse, particularly the recruitment of new members.

The successful candidate will regularly give supervision to paid staff and keep all personal data stored and handled in keeping with the data protection act 2018.  They will also identify plan and coordinate staff (and volunteer) development and training.

Candidates should understand members entitlement to confidentiality and the necessity to carry out vetting procedures for potential volunteers and staff. 

Although Clubhouse is currently financially stable there has been a decline in funding and the future  post holder will need to explore ways of bringing in additional funding, including the drafting of funding bids.

Please apply by email with your CV giving a full work history, and a letter outlining your suitability for the post, in particular addressing the qualities and requirements outlined in the person specification.

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered

The Successful candidate must undertake an enhanced DBS check which is paid for by Clubhouse.

Previous applicants need not apply.

This a time of challenges and change in the homelessness sector in London. Homelessness has risen substantially over the last 10 years, and the Homelessness Reduction Act, Universal Benefit, the cap on Housing Benefit, and the structure of tenancies combine to shape the numbers and needs of the people seeking our services. The Margins Project (Margins) has approximately 150 attendees at its drop-ins every year. These numbers have increased in recent years as we have refined and changed the focus of our services from the provision of food towards more advice, advocacy and employability, with the aim of helping our clients make meaningful and sustainable changes to their lives. 

You will be expected to ensure that Margins provides a high quality, responsive and inclusive service that supports clients to make sustainable change to their lives. Reporting to the CEO of UCP, you will be responsible for:

 Operations;

 Staff and volunteer management;

 Communications;

 Finance; and

 Governance and board support

(please see the job description for more detail).

The Interim Margins Manager will support the trustees and UCP CEO with their review of the position of Margins in the wider Union Chapel. 

Do you have the passion and energy to drive ActionAid UK’s major gift programme, helping us deliver on our new strategy ‘Together, with Women and Girls’?

ActionAid is an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Our dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. We are ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

ActionAid UK is recruiting an entrepreneurial and ambitious Senior Major Gifts Manager to initiate, build and manage relationships with a portfolio of existing and prospective philanthropists who have the capacity to give gifts of £25,000 or more.

A key focus will be to drive new opportunities with prospective donors and support line reports to develop the Next Generation and Ambassador Network programmes, securing long-term, substantial financial support for ActionAid UK.

This role will develop individual cultivation strategies for each supporter, matching donor interests to projects in need of funding, ensuring that priorities are carefully balanced with our funding needs.

You will raise awareness of ActionAid UK’s mission, vision and values, inspiring prospective donors to engage with and support our work for Women and Girls through proactive and extensive networking, and communicating our work through meetings, presentations, and well-targeted funding applications.

With extensive knowledge of philanthropy trends, you will proactively seek and identify innovative and creative opportunities to deepen and broaden relationships with existing and prospective donors, leading on specific areas of philanthropic focus as required, leading or overseeing events and potentially accompanying donors on overseas trips to increase their emotional engagement with the cause.

Innovative and target driven, you will have proven ability to articulate complex issues in a compelling and persuasive manner and to present a pitch with confidence, leading to funds and relationships being secured.

Line managing within the Major Gifts team, you will build and develop individuals and empower them as needed in line with ActionAid’s management principles. 

You will have strong administrative and numerical skills, demonstrated by keeping financial forecasts up to date, producing financial reports and maintaining records of all communications with contacts on the supporter database, in line with data protection legislation.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to build major gift programmes, with a long term aim of achieving financial targets and securing major donations from high net-worth individuals or other high value sources.

Ability and willingness to work in a culturally sensitive and appropriate way in line with ActionAid’s values is also required.

Please note that this role is being offered as a 12-month fixed term contract on a 21 hour per week basis.

Interviews will be held on the 1st of April 2020.

ActionAid is committed to driving improvement through digital channels, tools and ways of working.  We will ensure that we provide the technology and the training to enable all staff to perform their roles to the best of their abilities. In return, we ask that all staff are committed to continually improving their digital skills and knowledge within the working environment. Our recruitment processes will evaluate the digital skills of all applicants. 

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

Want to be part of a team but also have some flexibility to work part time or homebased? 

Proven track record in major donor fundraising?

Fancy the challenge of building up this income stream - almost from scratch - knowing the charity is investing resources into this income stream? Then please read on...

This role is solely responsible for raising the annual income target from our work with Major Donors.

There are a handful of current supporters but this is an untapped area of income for the charity so provides an exceptional major donor manager the opportunity to really make their mark.

With the support of the Head of Fundraising and full backing of the CEO who completely understands fundraising, you will maintain and manage stakeholder relationships with existing high net worth individual supporters, as well as develop a strategy for identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts and grants from philanthropists giving to the charity for the first time. 

The charity needs a professional with excellent relationship management skill and who brings a sound track record already. This is a great time to join given all the untapped potential but you will also be pleased to know that the charity is able and willing to put the resources in to invest in this income stream. 

The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable track record in major donor fundraising and prospect research, be a self-starter, a team player and excellent relationship builder.
If you would enjoy the challenge of building a major donor fundraising programme with an emphasis on long-term donor relationships and face to face contact, then get in touch. Today.

The role is vacant now so charity will be interviewing 'as and when' so please apply soon.

Further Information and to Apply
Please submit your CV via the 'Apply/Enquire' button in the first instance - a full pack will be made available to CVs of interest and/or we will be in contact to discuss the opportunity and organisation with you.

NFP Consulting is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. NFP Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience in every aspect of a major donor/high value process.

This charity’s fundraising, historically, has been from the regular giving of the general public, with £6 million being raised and £4 million in legacies annually.

Their vision is to replicate this within major gifts, which currently generates c.£250k annually from a donor pool of 200 individuals or trusts and foundations giving up to £30k per donation.

The Major Gifts Officer will report to the Major Gifts Manager and work in partnership to prospect new trusts/major donors, write and compose applications for funds, and generate compelling project reports to attract new funding relationships.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience in every aspect of a major donor/high value process.

Job specification

• Prospect research new donors and trusts, providing detailed insight into their giving capacity and alliance to their cause
• Steward a pool of existing donors by tailoring your major donor journey to their specific needs
• Write and create new proposals and applications to prospective major donors and trusts
• Assist the Major Donor Manager in stewarding donor events.

Person specification

• A Major Donor/Giving Officer with a track record in obtaining grants and donations from individual donors and trusts upwards of £5k
• Someone who is target driven with a keen eye for detail, as this role will involve working on different projects simultaneously while maintaining the coordination between internal and external stakeholders
• An individual who has excellent oral and written skills

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

Competitive Salary package (MC range E)

Vauxhall, London

35 hours per week / Permanent (flexible working considered)

Closing date: 29th March 2020 (subject to change)

About the role

We have a rare opportunity for a brilliant individual to join our successful Philanthropy Team at our Head Office in London. This role sits within a high performing and ambitious team and is central to supporting the delivery of our strategic direction.

Managing relationships with Major Trusts, Foundations and Statutory bodies, you will develop and submit high calibre proposals not only to an established portfolio of high value Charitable Trusts but to relevant governmental bodies as and when they arise.

This role has arisen at an exciting time for the charity, with a new strategy under development, you will be encouraged to think strategically to analyse new funding opportunities for the charity and broaden out our supporter base. The role will play a key part in building strong relationships with our Caring Service teams helping develop and create fundable new and innovative projects.

About You

You are resourceful, pro-active, optimistic and curious by nature. With an expert knowledge of charitable trusts, foundations and statutory funding, you work well with other teams and succeed in maximising income whilst providing an outstanding stewardship experience.

With significant experience and a strong track record of successfully securing significant funding, you can generate new prospects through active networking. You are skilled in managing a portfolio of donors through a variety of personalised and creative approaches and have the confidence to build and maintain these strong and effective relationships.

The ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling proposals comes with ease. Your superb written and oral communication skills are second to none and you have a talent in connecting with people at all levels.

Experience of CARE fundraising database or similar and Microsoft Office is essential.

If you are passionate about our cause and feel you could make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Marie Curie is an inclusive employer who values diversity and is a Stonewall champion.

We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We encourage applicants to share their flexible working preferences during the interview process.

This vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of applications.

Duties and key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the philanthropy programme to secure income from active and cold audiences, with a focus on high net worth individuals and new trusts and foundations
• Lead a strategy to maximise income from all major giving areas and events, seeking relevant opportunities and pursuing these opportunities to their full potential.
• Carry out in-depth research, both internally and externally, obtaining relevant information that can contribute to proposals, applications, engagement opportunities and fundraising communications
• Develop a plan to integrate and engage with MAP patrons and ambassadors across all MAP programmes
• Develop and deliver tailored solicitations and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and our understanding of supporters through building strong relationships with them
• Identify, research and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of prospects that will have a significant positive impact on income over the current and future financial years
• Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools
• Manage and develop a database of contacts through planning, communications and analysis/reporting tools to support objectives
• Liaise with the Database Manager to ensure all major donor information is accurately recorded on Raisers Edge and up to date
• Monitor, review and evaluate performance against strategic plans, reports and financial forecasts to an agreed timetable
• Management and development of staff and volunteers as appropriate
• Undertake other responsibilities, tasks or activities as reasonably required

General Responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
• Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work
• Share knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team, as well as other staff across the organisation as needed
• Represent and be an ambassador for MAP
• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as they may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and MAP data

Great opportunity for an experienced major donor fundraiser to drive growth in income as an integral part of an ambitious philanthropy team.

As Philanthropy Manager you will be responsible for driving income from major donors to achieve against a team target of £600,000. With a significant upcoming appeal and plans for some key special events there are great opportunities to engage a wide network of individuals and increase philanthropic support for the organisation.

The organisation benefits from a great prospect pipeline who are now looking to engage across a varied portfolio of projects.

Job specification

As Philanthropy Manager you will:

• be responsible for a portfolio of major donors with the capacity to give five- and six-figures (£50,000+)
• work closely with an engaged group of senior volunteers to leverage networks and increase their personal involvement/support for the organisation
• line manage and support the development of a Senior Philanthropy Officer.

Person specification

This role would best suit:

• an experienced major donor fundraiser with demonstrable experience of securing five- and six-figure donations
• someone with experience of working groups/giving circles who is able to identify new opportunities and increase philanthropic support
• an adaptable fundraiser, able to respond to different major donor audiences accordingly.

Flexible working arrangements considered – please get in touch for further details.

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

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dance to lead the search for their new Senior Philanthropy Manager Major Donors. The Royal Academy of Dance is a world leader in dance teaching and has offices in 36 countries and is one of the most influential dance education organisations.

Joining at an exciting time ahead of the centenary next year and a brand new headquarters opening in 2021, the Senior Philanthropy Manager Major Donors will lead on the development and stewardship of the organisation's major donors and will grow major gift income for the future. You will develop an exciting engagement programme with individuals who have the capacity to give five and six figure gifts and longer term, will be able to develop a patron's programme too.

The selected candidate will have a proven track record of securing income from major donors and will be an expert relationship builder with donors and colleagues at all levels. You will also be able to account manage incredibly passionate major donor supporters and will understand how to plan a major donor pipeline effectively. You will also have a passion for the arts and culture sector and will ideally enjoy working in the performing arts space.

Get in touch with Ryan at Prospectus for a confidential discussion to learn more about all the RAD has to offer!

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

As a successful Philanthropy and Partnerships Researcher you will provide strategicall aligned prospect research to enable the Philanthropy & Partnerships team to maximise its engagement with donors and prospects effectively.

The Charity
An international animal welfare charity.

The Role
Develop the prospect pool by identifying and researching prospects, analysing the prospects capacity, propensity and connection and track donors on the donor pipeline.
Using a range of sources, complete appropriate research on current and prospective donors, including high net worth individuals, charitable trusts and foundations and institutional grant makers, allow for more efficient account management and cultivation.
Conduct specific research on the fundraising landscape, particularly around major donors, charitable trusts, foundations and grant making institutions.
Contribute to the prospect and donor moves management system and reporting function across the teams.
Ensure the teams are making best use of Care through improving care guidlines and ways of storing information on care, and being an advocate for its use across and the teams.

The Candidate
GCSE Mathematics and English or equivalent; familiar with the Institute of Fundraising codes of practice relating to fundraising research and data protection legislation.
Understanding of major relationships fundraising and a solid knowledge of donor and prospect research, including the importance it plays in fundraising.
Experienced and highly competent researcher in a professional fundraising capacity. Evidence of working strategically and demonstrating analytical and planning skills.
A proven track record of completing high quality research quickly and accurately using a variety of research resources (on line systems, specialist publications and informal networks)
Ability to create high quality, in depth research reports and condense large quantities of information into a use friendly format.
Experience of analysing fundraising data relating to funding environments and funding trends.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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

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

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

Donor Relations Manager - £35,000 PA - London

Your new company
Your new role is a chance to work with a globally recognised international development organisation. They are looking for an exceptional individual to support the organization in its next phase by joining their dynamic team, supporting them with their fundraising goals.

Your new role
Reporting into the Grants, Reporting and Contracting Manager, the main purpose of this role will be to ensure the organisation fulfils its exciting new strategy.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing and building relationships with existing investors/donors, responding to their requests and keeping them up-to-date about the work of the organisation
• Ensuring timely and accurate processing, recording and acknowledgement of donations
• Maintaining and updating the database, ensuring all individual records are accurate and produce monthly reports to monitor fundraising progress
• Undertaking independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organisation
• Assisting in writing concept notes, project ideas and project proposal and ensure timely submissions
• Regularly monitoring donor websites and identifying investor opportunities matching the work of the organisation
• Analysing donor data to identify trends in giving
• Support the wider team in fundraising events

What you'll need to succeed

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Building and developing donor relationships, to enhance their experience
• Working with customer relationship management system Blackbaud's Raisers Edge
• Promoting fundraising campaigns through social media
• Processing donations, including gift aid and online donations
• Good knowledge of fundraising regulations and a thorough understanding of GDPR and confidentiality of handling donor data
• Consolidating information in a clear, accurate and comprehensive way and communicating outcomes

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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About the role

As Data and Salesforce CRM Manager, you’ll play a critical role in the success of the Development team. As a passionate advocate of Salesforce, you’ll help ensure we take a data-driven approach to fundraising strategy as well as supporter communications. You’ll help to inform our decisions on fundraising activities to enable a better experience for our donors and stakeholders, leading to a growth in our supporter base and grow our income for the future.

As well as managing Salesforce and key data, you’ll manage the integration with other platforms and systems. You’ll be the expert point of contact for our CRM system, improving its use and understanding across the organisation.  You’ll also maintain the data to ensure compliance with all relevant data protection legislation.

About you

You’re Salesforce CRM system certified and have significant experience of managing Salesforce, as well as having a strategic mind-set, to proactively identify new opportunities and improve data use and management.

You’ll also be a great communicator, helping to inspire our CRM use and understanding across the Development team and wider organisation. Finally, you’ll bring motivation and a passion to embrace the values and goals of our global organisation. 

Please send in your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages please) with your name and CRM Manager in the subject line, telling us how you meet the role requirements by Midnight on Sunday 12 April 2020.