Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager

The Scar Free Foundation has a simple, focused mission; to achieve scar free healing within a generation. We have a 20 year track record in major donor fundraising, sustained relationship building and research excellence that has already delivered clinically meaningful outcomes. With impeccable, senior, volunteer leadership and an amazing group of Ambassadors – those with compelling stories to tell about their own scarring – we now seek an experienced and skilled story-teller, to help bring these elements together, in support of our vision of a world without scarring.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager will assist the Chief Executive in delivering the Foundation’s fundraising campaign by leading on fundraising from major Trusts & Foundations and Governmental sources.

Bid Writing & Reporting

• To prepare and submit well-written, compelling and complete funding applications of the highest standard.
• To integrate effectively with the academic, scientific, clinical and patient communities we support to understand and effectively present the scientific as well as the human, emotional and economic case for funding.
• To develop an excellent working relationship with the Board of Trustees and Development Board to maximise their networks, and to support the Chief Executive and senior volunteers to establish and strengthen Trustee- and Director-level grant making trust relationships.
• To establish productive relationships with senior Trust & Foundation staff.
• To work with the Development Officer (whom you will manage) to research prospective grant making trusts whose interests are in line with the charity’s aims and to prepare summary briefs for the Chief Executive and senior volunteers as and when required.
• To track and maintain an accurate timetable of acquired Trust funding, pending applications and prospects and to record funder interactions using the charity’s database, Raiser’s Edge.
• To work with the Company Secretary & Finance Manager to process and record donations.
• To prepare concise reports to funders on the impact of their giving.

• To log and monitor the progress of agreed funder actions on Raiser’s Edge and to check in regularly against these with staff and senior volunteers.
• To identify and manage resources, key directories and publications necessary to support this research.
• To write content for online and physical supporter materials, as required.
• To support the Chief Executive with the overall campaign strategy, taking on other duties as required.
• To attend events as a representative of The Scar Free Foundation as required.

Person Specification

• At least five years’ experience in trust fundraising for the voluntary sector, though not restricted to working for a medical research charity.
• A proven track record of drafting meaningful, successful proposals to Trusts and Foundations and Statutory sources of at least six figures.
• Evidence of an aptitude to work with senior, highly influential and well-connected supporters, donors and canvassers.
• Some knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising database.
• An expert understanding of the core principles of Trusts & Foundation Fundraising, with a focus on building long-term and sustained senior relationships with grant makers.
• Experience of managing staff

Mission Without Borders (MWB), an international Christian charity, works with over 20,000 children and 9,000 families in Eastern Europe every year. Our vision is to bring practical and spiritual support, enabling and encouraging people to lift themselves out of poverty, and sharing the hope that is found in Jesus Christ.

We have a bold ambition for the future and recently undertook a major strategic review including a new mission, vision and values. Raising awareness in the UK for the work we undertake with children and families in Eastern Europe as well as achieving a significant increase in our voluntary income is vital if we are to respond to the growing needs of those living in poverty.

MWB are investing significantly in the UK and this position is one of several new roles being recruited for, to create a new, dynamic, collaborative and integrated fundraising team reporting into the UK Country Director.

Are you a fundraising professional with great relationship-building skills? Have you developed and built partnerships with churches? Are you passionate to see people lifted out of poverty and fulfil their God given potential? You will be someone with knowledge, experience and understanding of working with churches and Ministry leaders who can inspire them to support our work. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, including face to face, on the telephone and in writing. You will be our representative at Christian events also promoting the charity in presentations and meetings. We want to create something special in this area so you will be self-motivated, passionate and results driven.

You will be working within a growing UK Country Team as well as MWB’s passionate Field staff. This exciting new position is about building great relationships and engaging with churches and community and youth groups. You will need a full, valid driving licence with access to your own vehicle and the willingness to travel.

The role is based at our offices at 175 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2AG, however it is anticipated there will be regular travel throughout the UK with weekend and evening work. The hours are 35 per week and the successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.

As a Christian organisation, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices of the organisation and our Statement of Faith.

To apply please read the enclosed Job description and Person specification and send in your CV with a supporting letter. 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 29th January 2020.  We plan a rolling programme of informal first interviews as soon as possible either face to face or by telephone with a final interview during the week beginning February 10th 2020.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Amnesty International UK (AIUK) in their search for a new Philanthropy Lead to join their incredible team as they raise funds to tackle global human rights challenges.

The organisation's aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, they campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever it is denied.

As the Philanthropy Lead, you will play a crucial role within the Major Gifts fundraising team. You will build relationships with high net worth supporters, bring in five and six figure gifts for AIUK and support the continuous development of the organisations philanthropy programme. Whether you are identifying key cultivation opportunities, coordinating major donor events or devising strategies for prospective donors, you'll do so knowing you are helping crucial campaigns every step of the way.

AIUK are looking for an ambitious, intuitive and highly motivated fundraiser, with the confidence to work with individuals at all levels of seniority.You will have previous experience of managing high value relationships and have excellent communication skills. Most of all, you will be passionate about growing donor relationships to help Amnesty International achieve its aims and objectives.

The organisation are able to offer flexible working among other benefits. Please be in touch with us at Prospectus to explore this opportunity further.

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.

We’re looking for an energetic individual with an entrepreneurial outlook to join a senior leadership team who will drive INF/UK to the next level.

We have drawn up ambitious plans to significantly grow the scale of the projects we support to help more of the poorest and most disadvantaged people in Nepal.

You will have extensive experience of managing relationships with major donors and trusts at the highest level, including making financial asks both face-to-face and in writing, and a track record of achieving six-figure income targets.

You will understand fundraising dynamics in the context of Christian groups and faith-based audiences, and are also able to relate and grow relationships outside a faith-based sphere.

In accordance with the Equalities Act 2010 (Paragraph 3, Section 9), this post carries a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Could you be the right person for this opportunity? Please download the Job Information Pack and Application Form from our website.

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 3rd February

Interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 12th February

About INF: The International Nepal Fellowship (INF) is one of Nepal’s longest serving international NGOs with decades of experience working with poor and disadvantaged people and communities. Formed on missionary principles in 1952, we have developed into a forward-thinking and impactful organisation, supporting healthcare services (including a cutting-edge hospital focusing on the treatment and rehabilitation of disabled people), plus a wide range of community health and development programmes that reach diverse and hard-to-reach groups in some of the poorest and most remote parts of Nepal.

INF/UK is a key part of the international INF family, raising funds and generating support from the UK to support projects in Nepal, most of which are delivered by INF/Nepal.

We’re looking for a well-organised fundraising professional with proven experience of instigating and building relationships with major donors to join our team in Swindon.

Position: Key Relationships Manager

Location: Swindon (M4 corridor)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £32,000-35,000 pa

Benefits: Flexible Working, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme, Family Time benefits including TOIL, 25 day’s holiday (plus bank holidays) holiday trading, discounted gym membership, Health Cash Plan or Private Medical, Cycle Scheme, Annual Staff Day, Life Assurance, Tastecard, Childcare Vouchers, Loyalty Awards, Staff Events, Free tea and coffee and free car parking

Closing date: 9 am, 21 February 2020

Interview date: 4 March 2020

Our mission is to bring the Bible to life around the world. We are driven by the conviction that when people engage with the Bible their lives can change, for good.

The Role

As Key Relationships Manager, you will be responsible for generating significant income from a portfolio of existing and new major donors. You will work as part of a team to support the delivery of an annual income target of £2 million this financial year, increasing to an annual income target of more than £3.5 million within three years.

The Key Relationships Manager will craft compelling asks and cultivate a growing number of relationships with philanthropists who are excited by and share our vision.

About You

Working in a team tasked to deliver an initial annual income of £2 million, you will know what motivates individuals and trusts to give to our work, at home and overseas. You will have experience of instigating and building relationships with donors with demonstrable knowledge of the principles of major-gift fundraising including identifying potential philanthropists, researching their interests, crafting and presenting asks, and building strong relationships for the long term.

If you think this describes you and you have the legal right to remain and work in the UK, then we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV together with a 250-word statement that sets out your skills and experience in relation to this role.

About the Organisation

Bible Society’s clients mission is to offer the Bible to the world. Our vision is of a world where everyone has access to the Bible and can recognise its value for them, their families and communities. Working for a Christian charity, this is a great opportunity to work for an investor in people gold employer who have won awards for their excellence in investing in people. We are committed to the development of all staff and have fantastic charity-sector benefits to help motivate and retain exceptional people.

You may have experience in areas such as Major Donor, Individual Giving, Relationships Manager, Supporter Engagement, Income Generation, Major Gift Fundraising, Major Gifts, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Philanthropy, Philanthropist, Fundraising Manager. 

Mummy’s Star has been providing support to women and their families diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or within a year of a birth since 2013 and operates across the UK and Ireland. To date the charity has supported over 800 families

We are now at the exciting stage where we are looking to recruit a Fundraising Manager to support our work.

For this home-based role, the successful candidate will focus on specific fundraising areas identified in the fundraising strategy. Highly motivated, skilled and resourceful, they will have management skills, influencing abilities and a proven track record of delivery across the fundraising mix including corporate partnerships, trusts and grants and managing high value relationships.

Above all, they will be a creative thinker who can translate ideas into action, whilst demonstrating a strategic and proactive approach to researching, targeting and recruiting donors/supporters.

The post-holder is expected to contribute to Mummy’s Star-wide initiatives and development activities at a senior level. Within the small team all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. Time off in lieu is given for additional hours worked in line with our staff handbook policies.

Post holder will have good IT skills, including Word, Excel and be confident and competent with the internet, social networking sites and email. Travel will be required, therefore driving and having your own car would be preferential but is not essential.

Application is to be provided on no more than 2 sides of A4 to the email address below and emailed to the address below. A CV will be accepted as evidence of work experience but not as application

Head of Ambassadors and Fellows

circa £47,000pa

Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL

Our planet is in peril and as the world’s leading independent conservation organisation, we are on a mission to make our voice the loudest and most respected in helping to save the planet and provide a future where people and nature thrive.  

We now have an incredible opportunity for a senior level professional, with experience of working with senior volunteers, major donors and fundraising, to help develop a strategy and manage a programme to maximise the mission value of our Council of Ambassadors and Fellows.

As Head of Ambassadors and Fellows, you build on a successful programme involving a wide range of influential individuals drawn from a variety of backgrounds and sectors. Your remit will be to create a strategy to align the Council fully with our new ambitious strategy to restore nature. This will include implementing a comprehensive and inspiring support programme involving inductions, regular updates, briefings and events. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the programme is aligned with organisational strategy and to maximise the Council’s value by fully and thoughtfully utilising their networks, voice and influence for our cause. Important will be the ability to nurture and inspire existing and new influential volunteers to be passionate advocates for our mission and work.

To succeed, you must have worked with senior volunteers and major donors and gained significant experience of managing and working with influential thought and business leaders, academics and philanthropists. You will have the ability to work collaboratively, build strong internal relationships and maintain a clear sense of organisational need.  With excellent judgement, you will be comfortable working at pace and under pressure as well as leading people. You will possess first class interpersonal skills, with high levels of gravitas, resilience and emotional intelligence. You will be the sort of person who can build rapport and respect from a wide range of talented people. You will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to the natural world and our core mission too.

How to Apply

If you are committed to the natural world and possess the skills to build a network of high-quality influencers, please click on the link and apply via our website. Complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting what makes you a good fit for us.

Closing Date:16/02/2020

At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Are you an all-rounder in marketing communications, looking to use your skills and experience on a global stage?

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, motivated – with a passion to serve the persecuted church.

You’ll demonstrate experience and ability to apply best practice in integrated communications and major donor relationship management.

You’ll be joining the Campaigns team in Open Doors International, whose goal is to provide Development bases worldwide with the resources they need to grow support for the persecuted church.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Taking the best of Development’s communications output and adapting it for global use: Project management of social media, web, email, film, magazine, direct mail appeals, major donor proposals, church and volunteer resources.
• Support for new market opportunities, with a focus on effective digital communications and managing major donor relationships.
• Promote best practice in marketing communications.
• Help identify, monitor and apply learning from key performance indicators (financial and non-financial) for the global community.

Your profile

• Committed Christian with a passion for the persecuted church – and commitment to living out the ministry’s core values.
• Significant experience in an integrated marketing communications environment, preferably a charity.
• Outstanding organisation and project management skills.
• Servant-hearted, emotionally intelligent, team player, adept at building strong relationships cross-organisationally and cross-culturally.

This is a salaried position. Working at Open Doors means that you are actively involved in the worldwide persecuted church. We offer you a versatile position in an international environment and a professional team. The position is to be allocated in Europe, most likely the UK (Witney) or The Netherlands (Harderwijk).

INTERESTED?

Please send your email with your resumé and short motivation including how you believe God prepared you for this position by 14 February 2020, to the HR department of Open Doors International. If you have questions about the position, please use this same email address as below.

All jobs at Open Doors International have an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 to be held by an active, practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.

Cash for Kids is the umbrella brand for 22 local children’s charities in the UK.  Owned by Bauer Media, we are aligned to the Bauer Radio local radio stations and raise funds to grant to under 18’s who are sick, disabled or underprivileged.

Reporting to the Managing Director you will be working in the lively and stimulating atmosphere of a busy radio station.

We are looking for an ambitious self-starter who can communicate with people at all levels and is a great administrator. You will be required to establish relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally. You should have excellent sales and presentation skills.  The ideal candidate will have extensive local corporate contacts and be able to demonstrate how these relationships will be beneficial.

Networking will be a major part of this role in order to recruit companies to adopt Cash for Kids in the Hits Radio Manchester area.

Strong presentation skills are essential and must be demonstrated.

A background in fundraising is preferable.

A clean UK driving licence is essential and must be proved.

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for delivering the strategy, planning and day to day management of the charity.
• Responsible for achieving agreed fundraising targets through the effective implementation of high profile events and campaigns in the plan.
• Manage the team of two Charity Fundraising Executives ensuring they deliver their KPI’s.
• Research, identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and areas of potential support, with new corporate partners whilst maintaining relationships with current supporters including identifying high net worth supporters and corporate contacts
• Assess the potential of all fundraising activity and propose strategies for their management and development to ensure that fundraising is maximised
• Develop the charity as an integral part of the business
• Create and implement tactical PR plans for the charity
• Administer and advise on all future grant applications prior to Local Executive Board assessment
• Work closely with all station stake holders to work as active project teams to ensure effective delivery of on-air appeals
• Recruit, manage and maintain a volunteer/street team base
• Building and maintaining profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with corporates and potential donors across the Hits Radio Manchester area.
• Liaising with fundraisers, beneficiaries and radio personnel to ensure smooth running of all fundraising activities
• Use this database to encourage donors to fundraise in the future
• Maximise fundraising potential of all events and activities and hit targets.
• Making risk analyses and balancing time-cost ratios to focus effort upon the most appropriate fundraising activities with the highest chance of success
• Raising awareness of the charity and its work
• Providing client management and project co-ordination with colleagues
• Undertaking other duties that might be assigned from time to time

High Level Objectives

Facilitate and increase funds raised in line with Business Plan targets

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills – both verbal & written
• Be energetic, positive, persuasive and  enthusiastic, with a hands-on approach and great work ethic
• Proven track record in a sales/corporate environment
• Project Management skills and ability to collaborate with key stakeholders
• Be able to prioritise work effectively with maximum impact on cash growth
• Have the ability to work on own initiative
• Have flexibility to work evenings/weekends when required.
• Be a holder of a current, full clean UK driving licence
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, 365 Teams, Outlook & presentation systems
• Have a solid knowledge of all modern Social Media networking tools and able to use them effectively
• Be a team player - to develop a good working relationship with the charity team, wider radio station teams and national charity team
• Experience of either charity fundraising, events, or marketing/PR is advantageous
• Presentation and sales skills are essential
• Have a passion and vision to develop this role
• Have a good personality, confidence and sense of humour

Specialised skills and knowledge

• Marketing/sales/skills/fundraising and or event management.
• Demonstrate a proven track record and experience of building, developing and managing key relationships.
• Good network of contacts.

Because of the changing nature of our business your job description will inevitably change. You will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.

Are you an incredible communicator and a talented collaborator? We are seeking a Stewardship Manager to shape stewardship and supporter experience for an inspiring health charity.

The Charity This incredible charity provides care and support to people with terminal illnesses and their families all over the UK. They offer a forward thinking environment and champion flexible working policies.

The Role
Design a suite of bespoke stewardship tools and implement a calendar of stewardship communications, including the potential for events, that provide a profound and enjoyable supporter experience.
Conceive, develop, and lead projects to streamline and improve internal systems and processes to ensure the most effective working methods.
Collaborate with fundraising colleagues to track, analyse, and report on stewardship activities, determine reporting needs, and create strategies for stewarding our supporters most effectively.
To promote exemplary stewardship and assist high value fundraisers in their responsibilities to provide high quality, consistent levels of stewardship for their donors and help to create a complete donor journey for P&Ps supporters.
Evaluate existing and new resources and suppliers to ensure that the most effective tools are available to the team and purchase stewardship resources within the agreed budget (including liaising with suppliers).

The Candidate
A love for incredible fundraising supporter experience, and preferably an understanding of high value giving.
Proven experience in providing stewardship to individuals and organisations.
Good working knowledge of major gifts fundraising, stewardship communications and recognition, and using data management techniques to support fundraising. However this insight can be open from any fundraising discipline.
Experience of working with fundraising or customer databases, complying with data protection regulations.
Experience in developing and implementing strategies.
If you have had enough of targets and KPIs but still love fundraising and designing inspiring supporter journeys please get in touch ASAP to discuss!

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.

This is an exciting time to join Ushaw. Since opening as a heritage visitor attraction in 2015 we have seen huge growth with over 52,000 visitors in 2019. We are a truly unique estate combining culture and heritage with creative commerce, conferencing and community engagement. Steeped in over 450 years of history, Ushaw is equally a dynamic and innovative organisation. We are now moving into a new phase which includes a major capital project to transform the visitor experience.

We have an opportunity for a Fundraising Manager to join our small team. We have already developed strong relationships with many key stakeholders such as Arts Council England, NLHF, Durham County Council and County Durham Community Foundation. We are now seeking an experienced and successful fundraiser to develop, manage and co-ordinate a portfolio of statutory, trusts and foundations, individual and corporate supporters, cultivating strong and long-lasting partnerships. 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of developing, writing and submitting large grant applications for major projects. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing grants and achieving financial targets alongside proactively searching out new funding streams through research and networking.

Closing date for applications 7 February 2020. Interviews will be held week beginning 24 February 2020.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: London (Blackfriar's Circus)

The Prince's Trust is a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

In this exciting and varied role, your responsibilities will be split between driving and co-ordinating the team’s charity of the year pipeline (all sectors) and developing strategic partnerships across diverse sectors including Technology, Creative Industries and Financial Services. You will be focusing on securing income from all available streams, including donations, sponsorship, cause-related marketing and employee fundraising.

You will have an income target of £250k+ and support a wider Business Development team target of circa £3m. You will develop pitches and proposals working alongside the Head of Business Development. Together, you will harness the skills and networks of Prince's Trust Senior Volunteer Groups and other key stakeholders alongside targeted prospecting techniques to meet your objectives.

Excellent relationship management skills will be second nature to you, with the ability to relate to people at all levels within potential corporate partners as well as within The Prince's Trust.  You will be organised and a strong project manager, confident in solving problems and securing financial targets, and take a creative approach where needed.

With a proven track record of securing charity partnerships you will have a good understanding of both the corporate responsibility agenda and the needs of business.

You will be joining an organisation committed to being the best for young people, our supporters and our staff. Training and support will help optimise your own development alongside the rich and diverse nature of this role.

Your passion and commitment to the cause will be critical to your success in the role, as will your ability to articulate with great confidence, the huge impact that The Prince’s Trust has on those that it serves.

We are so excited to be working on this great opportunity for a Senior Relationship Manager -

Philanthropy for a children’s educational charity.

This role will play a crucial part in working with colleagues and champions to grow a network of major donors. You will be responsible for identifying people who are passionate about education.

You will be a natural relationship builder with experience of managing major donor relationships and developing a portfolio.

You will need:

• You’ll have significant experience of fundraising relationship management and building relationships with high-level stakeholders.


• You will have prior prospect research experience, or similar experience conducting research on potential clients to support new business


• You’ll be a fantastic communicator, compelling and engaging both in person and in your written work.

Closing date: asap

Fixed Term until 23rd October 2020

Salary of £37,544

Based in London office with options for flexible working from home

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or email us at [email protected]. The charity will be interviewing people as soon as they have applications so please don’t wait to apply.