Aims of the role

The Supporter Engagement team is responsible for communications and fundraising for Wycliffe Bible Translators. The Major Donor Fundraiser will support the Relationships Director to manage our portfolio of major donors.  This will be a varied role which includes developing major donor relationships, managing the major donor lifecycle for individual donors, helping coordinate major donor events, and working with the Relationships Director to ensure that all research, administration and data on major donors is kept updated.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience for anyone interested in developing this crucial income stream through good relationships with our growing portfolio of major donors. The role will be in keeping with Wycliffe’s mission to be an expression of the Christian life and faith.

Key tasks

Working as part of the Supporter Engagement team, and adhering to all departmental procedures, the Major Donor Fundraiser will:

• Represent the organisation to major donors and other supporters in a manner consistent with our ethos, values, branding guidelines, and strategic priorities
• Manage the relationships with major donors in such a way that Wycliffe’s ministry is understood and opportunities to invest are presented appropriately
• Manage a caseload of 50-100 prospective and current key relationships. This involves creating individual plans to develop the relationships, keeping accurate records, providing regular reporting and proposals, meeting agreed annual income targets and progressively growing these
• Assist the Relationships Director in organising events at which major donors and trust representatives will be invited to fund key projects within the Wycliffe portfolio
• Develop and manage the legacy marketing plan, including running agreed events, developing legacy literature and soliciting pledges
• Have a good understanding of where funds are needed, working with colleagues to ensure the necessary supporting information is available
• Make effective use of the organisation’s database, ensuring all relevant information on people and activity is captured in compliance with data protection legislation
• Support the Relationships Director with research into prospective major donors
• Work with fundraising colleagues to deliver a joined-up programme of relationships and income generation
• Accompany major donors on overseas trips when appropriate
• Promote major donor awareness across the organisation to develop a culture of all-staff involvement in major donor activities, and raise awareness of its importance for the benefit of the organisation
• Pray regularly for the key relationships and trusts team, supporter engagement team and wider Wycliffe staff
• Any other tasks and responsibilities as directed by the Relationships Director

Person specification

Essential

• Warm and outgoing personality, able to build good relationships within a small team
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to take initiative
• A high degree of personal organisation, with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Fully committed to upholding Wycliffe’s aims and values
• Comfortable participating in daily office prayer meetings

 Desirable

• Educated to degree level (a new graduate willing to be trained will be considered)
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Knowledge of relationship management software such as Salesforce
• Personal experience of cross-cultural mission
• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to find creative solutions

A really exciting opportunity has opened up to join a leading media charity who work across radio, magazine and interactive websites. Our client is on the search for a Senior Major Donor Manager to join the expanding team, providing first-class relationship management to a portfolio of high value donors.

Role: Senior Major Donor Manager

Location: Pimlico, London

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

With an audience of more than one million people every week across the different media platforms, our client represents a strong Christian voice in the UK, and part of what they do is to campaign on issues of concern to all Christians.

We are looking for an experienced major donor fundraiser to cultivate their own portfolio of HNWI's and identifying new donors through the use of our clients extensive and established networks. You will also be given the opportunity to help lead on cultivation events.

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you must be a strong major donor fundraiser with a proven track record of 5 and 6 figure gifts. You will enjoy desk-based research as well as getting out to meet new donors. We are also very open to looking at candidates from other fundraising streams such as corporate or community.

This is a great opportunity to join a leading faith-based organisation. You do not need to be Christian to be successful in this role but an understanding and empathy for the faith is important.

If you would like to receive an Information pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Hayley on 02078207306.

Closing date for applications: Rolling

We look forward to hearing from you. Please note that due to the high volume of applicants not all candidates will be responded to.

Major Gifts Fundraiser
Norwood 
£35,525
Stanmore
Full-time, Permanent

Norwood has been proudly serving the community for 225 years and is the largest Jewish charity in the UK supporting vulnerable children and their families, children with special educational needs and people with learning disabilities and autism. 

Every day our multidisciplinary teams and dedicated volunteers make an invaluable difference to people's lives. 

The Major Gifts Fundraiser will be responsible for managing an existing portfolio of major donors and building relationships with potential new major supporters to Norwood. You will cultivate the charity’s major donors ensuring long term relationships and engagement with their activities.

The postholder will also be jointly responsible, with the Head of Events, for income to corporate and major donor events.

Along with your fundraising credentials you will also need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the UK Jewish community. This is not just the values, traditions and beliefs that underpin both family and communal life but also how these shape the character and patterns of philanthropic giving by the community.

Applications are in the format and CV and Supporting Statement.

Given the current crisis we are experiencing a high volume of applications for the active searches we are managing at the moment. We regret that it is impossible to provide a detailed individual response to each application received. If you do not hear from us within 7 days of the advertised closing date, please assume that your application is not being taken forward to the selection stage.

Job specification

• High profile national charity
• Manages one report
• Leading engagement with HNWIs, and digital special events
• Inbuilt flexible working

Person specification

• Min. 2 years’ experience of major donor fundraising
• Exprience of making the ask at £5k+

Charity People are proud to be working in partnership with the incredible homelessness charity Cardinal Hume Centre to find a Major Gifts Fundraiser for their high value gifts team. This role will play a crucial role in securing funds through Trusts and Statutory sources, as well as Individual Donors.

Job Title: Major Gifts Fundraiser
Organisation: Cardinal Hume Centre
Location: Westminster, London
Salary: £33,259
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2020
Required: CV and Cover Letter

This role with the charity will play a critical role in the development of funds through Trusts and Major Donors. It's a beautifully balanced role whereby a talented fundraiser can further their knowledge and experience in two income streams.

The Cardinal Hume Centre was established in 1986. The charity runs fantastic services for homeless young people and families in need from the local community on one site, in Westminster. But, it is so much more than a homelessness charity. The people they help are supported to gain skills and support to overcome poverty and avoid homelessness. They currently run six programmes ranging from a running hostel; employment and learning support, to immigration advice and advocacy. The Major Gifts Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in funding these programmes as well as other imperative services.

We are looking for a talented fundraiser to manage their time effectively between Trusts and Major Donor income. The ideal person will have a solid foundation in either funding stream with the drive to take on a fresh challenge. You will have a family unit working with you in the fundraising team. One of the most alluring aspects of this role is the fundraising team itself. It's an environment where you will work with people equally passionate about their work with the charity, whilst enjoying close knit environment that each thrive in.

In this role you raise income from grant-making charitable trusts, inputting to and working within the Centre's fundraising strategy, managed by the Director of Fundraising. As a fundraiser you will need to be proactive and creative in your stewardship of relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors through brilliant thanking and personalised updates and reports.

This role is fantastic. It's with a phenomenal charity looking to reach further young people who desperately need their services.

If you wish to apply or to find out more details, please contact Stuart Milliner at Charity People.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser to work for this evangelical Christian charity. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual who has successfully held a post in fundraising or development, with a proven track record, to make a real difference and mark on the future and impact of this amazing charity, as well as being a unique opportunity to further develop and hone their experience.

You will be an innovative individual with proven communication skills. You will have responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with current and new major donors, of developing and implementing appropriate ‘thank you’ strategies ensuring that donors’ gifts are acknowledged quickly, and ensuring that every major donor receives the due care and attention they need to stay connected to the ministry.

This is a full time role however we would also consider part time (3 days per week). The location is flexible so there is potential for this to be a home-based role.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian. 

In the first instance please submit a CV with covering letter. Please specify if you are looking for a full time or part time role.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to work with the Supporter Development Manager to develop and implement our public facing fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on individual giving including digital recruitment, legacies, regular giving, cash giving and major donors.

This is an exciting time at Family Action as we start to implement recommendations from a significant review of our digital systems and as we seek to move forwards to grow and develop public facing fundraising streams. 

We expect to drive forward a range of initiatives to grow unrestricted and restricted income and you will lead on a number of these with the support of your line manager. 

You will therefore be an experienced, flexible and creative fundraiser, with a track record of meeting financial targets, and comfortable with a varied workload, including project management and delivery.

You will be values-driven, target focused, pragmatic and enjoy the challenges of working within an excellent and busy fundraising team and a highly dynamic organisation.

Person Specification:

1. At least 2 years’ experience of fundraising, including at least one of: Individual Giving, supporter care, or direct marketing. Other fundraising experience also advantageous.

2. Experienced in the use of CRM system or databases. Family Action uses Salesforce for which training will be provided.

3. Solid understanding of delivering excellent customer service (internally and externally).

4. Experience of working in a team and managing work in pressurised situations without sacrificing quality of work, attention to detail or courtesy. The ability to organise workload and meet competing priorities.

5. Strong interpersonal skills; proactive, positive and creative attitude to problem solving.

6. Strong organisational and administrative skills including IT (Microsoft Office, Google documents etc).

7. Ability to work outside of office hours and country-wide travel on occasion.

8. A commitment to equal opportunities and diversity and equality.

9. Respect and reflect Family Action’s values at all times, which underpin Family Action’s mission of ‘building stronger families’ by being people focused, having a can do attitude, develring excellence in our work and promoting mutual respect internally and externally. 

For an application pack and further information, including the benefits we offer, please visit our website. As we work with children and vulnerable adults, we operate a Safer Recruitment policy which requires all applicants to submit an application form.

Job Title: Corporate Fundraiser

Hours:  Full time/permanent – 35 hours per week

Salary:  £36,000 + benefits

Location:  London SE1

We are working in partnership with a leading maritime charity, incorporating a civilian youth organisation based in London, whose vision is to be the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning.

They are now seeking to appoint a Corporate Fundraiser who, reporting directly to the Director of Fundraising and Communications, will proactively identify and seek new relationships as well as develop existing relationships with their corporate partners.

With demonstrable experience of corporate partnerships fundraising, the successful candidate will:

• Devise and implement corporate partnerships strategy in line with the principles of the organisation’s fundraising strategy
• Lead on the generation of creative and impactful collateral to ensure all applications, proposals and pitches are successful and align with the charity’s strategic objectives and messaging
• Generate income opportunities, including:
  • Developing annual sponsorship packages with key financial targets
  • Working with events, marketing, digital media, membership and major donor teams to identify other opportunities for income growth
  • Writing formal proposals as and when appropriate and include financial modelling
• Managing key partnerships and identifying and securing new corporate income by developing relationships and devising mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Develop and present creative and engaging new business proposals and pitches for corporate prospect

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is dynamic in their approach, and who has experience of working with external and internal stakeholders to develop trusting relationships, and the ability to help grow the charities’ portfolio.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then please submit your CV and supporting statement to Adam Stacey, Senior Consultant, quoting our reference JO1749.

For any further information, please contact Adam Stacey at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Our client is keen to appoint so please apply without delay.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Lockdown has brought a number of serious issues to the foreground for society's most vulnerable; victims of domestic abuse and violence are much greater risk at home with their abusers. We're looking for a talented and passionate Fundraiser with skills and experience across the income generation spectrum to help this phenomenal Yorkshire charity meet the increased need for their services.

The charity's plan has always been to diversify their income portfolio, so this is a permanent opportunity playing a key role in futureproofing the organisation. There is now a pressing need to find sustainable ways to fund their core services with rising demand for their help.

Currently funded mainly by commissioned services, local authority funding, trusts and foundations, so you'll need to be a strong bid and grant writer with an excellent track-record of success. The charity wants to explore fundraising from individuals and local corporates too, so the best fit for this role would be a good all-rounder with a mixed skillset across a range of income streams.

As the charity's sole fundraiser, you'll work creatively and with autonomy to develop new initiatives, working closely with the senior leadership team to develop a strategy for the future.

Who are you?
* You're a solid bid and grant writer who thrives working to targets and manages their own pipeline
* You're a connection-led fundraiser who can steward supporters and nurture relationships to maximise their potential
* Ideally, you'll have some knowledge and experience across other income streams (community, corporate, individual giving, major donor)
* You bring positive energy by the bucket load and encourage those around you to do the same
* You think strategically and see the bigger picture, as well as being someone who rolls up their sleeves and gets the job done
* You're proactive, imaginative and love what you do

Flexible life and family-friendly employer. For now, based from home with an expectation that you'd go back to an office a couple of days a week (or more) when able.

For lots more detail on this role, please send a copy of your CV to our Yorkshire consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We're working on this opportunity on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

NL Recruitment is currently looking for a Corporate Fundraiser to join a maritime related charity, based in London. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, you will join a positive and forward thinking team and proactively bring new business and managed existing corporate relationships.

As the Corporate Fundraiser, you will lead on acquiring new corporate income opportunities and manage and develop existing client relationships. You will generate income opportunities, including;

• Developing annual sponsorship packages with key financial targets
• Working with events, marketing, digital media, membership and major donor teams to identify other opportunities for income growth
• Writing formal proposals as and when appropriate and include financial modelling

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic and customer-focused Corporate Fundraiser who has:

• Knowledge and understanding of corporate partnerships, corporate social responsibility or the commercial sector
• Fully able to effectively use IT including Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Database
• Able to confidently pitch to a variety of audiences clearly

Great opportunity to join this inspiring youth charity in their Corporate Fundraising team

The Charity
A wonderful youth charity focussed on supporting children cope with the world as it is today.

The Role
Devise and implement corporate partnerships strategy
Generate income opportunities by
Developing annual sponsorship packages with key financial targets
Working with events, marketing, digital media, membership and major donor teams to identify other opportunities for income growth
Writing formal proposals as and when appropriate
Manage key partnerships and develop new relationships
Identify and secure new corporate income by developing relationships
Develop and present creative and engaging new business proposals and pitches for corporate prospect.

The Candidate
Knowledge and understanding of corporate partnerships, corporate social responsibility or the commercial sector
Good level of education with relevant qualifications in Marketing/Sponsorship.
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Works collaboratively and influences across management structures
Able to confidently pitch to a variety of audiences clearly

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 a fantastic opportunity to join the successful Trusts and Grants team to manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value for this inspiring health charity.

The Charity
Our purpose is to help people take of their lives so they can live the lives they choose, despite their health condition. They invest in their staff and focus on developing talent with an emphasis on the skills that excite you. They are innovative and encourage new ideas.

The Role
To manage and develop a portfolio of trust donors, securing long term, increased value.
To develop a stewardship programme of your own portfolio, including writing relationship development plans for account managed trust donors and prospects and following through on agreed next steps.
To contribute to the planning, organisation and execution of trust prospect cultivation and trust donor stewardship events. To contribute to the teams overall stewardship plans in order to build strong and lasting face to face relationships with Trustees.
To research and tailor project information, in order to write appropriate and compelling grant applications which meet the aims and objectives of grant making bodies.
To play a full role as a member of the Trust and Lottery Team, working with colleagues from the Major Donor and corporate teams to ensure that all opportunities and prospects are developed to their full potential.

The Candidate
Proven track record of achieving income against agreed financial targets.
Proven track record of successfully applying to charitable trusts and/or the Big lottery Fund and preparing written reports to fundraisers.
Demonstrable experience of writing high quality, persuasive applications to potential funders.
Ability to influence , persuade and negotiate with trustees and key decision-makers of grant making bodies, both in writing and face to face.

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.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join and inspiring childrens charity and help drive growth aspirations in fundraising. This position is for three days a week and the salary is pro rata.

This is an ambitious charity making a big difference through its specialist literacy support for disadvantaged children.

The Role
To contribute to the development and implementation of operational plans to achieve income targets focusing on existing and new grant funders, through research and creating applications and proposals.
Continue to develop the funding pipeline with a particular focus on grant funders, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major donors.
Develop, write and submit compelling proposals and applications of the highest standard to secure both restricted and unrestricted funding.
Work with the Head of Fundraising to facilitate relationships with potential funders across the UK, working collaboratively with colleagues from other departments.
Work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation to develop innovative project proposals to secure funding in line with the organisational strategy.
Ensure effective and accurate recording of partnership working on Raisers Edge or alternative CRM and ensure information held is accurate and up to date.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a trust fundraising position successfully securing one off donations and multi year funding from major grant funders and charitable foundations.
Experience and knowledge of securing four and five figure donations from trust, lottery, corporate and/or major donors, contributing to the overall financial target of the team.
Experience of researching and developing relationships with current and prospective funding partners and stakeholders.
Experience of developing compelling funding applications and presentations for existing and new funding prospects.
Experience of contributing to annual strategic and operational plans.

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.

• Lead on building a successful High Value and capital appeals strategy for the next five years
• Identify the immediate and long term opportunities for Trusts & Major Donor cultivation, and deliver the strategy to an exceptional standard
• Grow the High Value team and function in line with charity’s aims, with an initial 2020 income target of £240,000