We are seeking to appoint a Conferences and Events Lead who has in-depth experience in delivering events both online and in-person. This is a new position that will be responsible for managing and developing our conferences and event programme to increase our reach and impact. Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills, staying calm under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines is essential.

The Lead will work with the Conferences and Events Officer and Conferences and Events Assistant, as well as other colleagues within the Training, Conferences and Events Team, and others from across the organisation, to plan, deliver and evaluate the Centre’s strategic conference and events programme. At the moment, the programme is delivered entirely online, and these online events will remain an important part of our offering even once in-person events return. The postholder will provide leadership to the wider organisation and support the team to ensure all events are delivered to a high quality. They would lead on the development and execution of new events helping increase reach and awareness of the Centre’s work.

The post-holder will be part of a lively and dynamic Training, Conferences and Events team, but will work across the Centre with colleagues from Fundraising and Communications, for instance, to develop and deliver innovative events. By the nature of this role, the postholder will regularly be working on new projects for the charity and therefore this role is suited for someone who is ready and excited to get stuck into new projects and opportunities as they arise – stretching yourself and developing your expertise.

To manage and develop the HR responsibilities for the organisation; the payroll and finance systems; IT and Communications; and the Office Management services.

To safeguard children and adults at risk.  To identify risks, report any concerns, refer to the social work teams and attend meetings.

To promote the inclusion of people with learning disabilities, respect their rights and choices; promote independence; involvement in the community.

Incorporate the views of people with learning disabilities in the running of the services.

Maintain appropriate records in electronic and paper formats and provide data and reports in line with the requirement of funders.

Use IT, communications and manage data safely and effectively.

To identify and manage risks for staff and for people who use the services.

To attend reviews, managers’ meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.

To develop skills and knowledge, undertake training, to work in line with best practice.

To implement the Health & Safety policy and procedures.

To investigate and respond to complaints.

To maintain a working knowledge of legislation regarding HR, Data Management and Health & Safety.

To devise and implement an annual Development Plan.

The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families supports distressed children and their families through innovative therapeutic practice and research, training and promoting awareness of mental health issues. In April 2019, the Centre opened its new Centre of Excellence located in King’s Cross.

The Centre values diversity and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking for an efficient, hardworking Conference and Events Assistant to work as part of a large team to help support the Centre’s Conference and Event activity. The role would ideally suit someone with strong administration experience who has experience of working in a busy office environment. We would also consider a self-motivated, focussed individual with a strong interest to develop a career within the events or voluntary sector.  This role requires excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.

The post-holder will be home-based during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic; thereafter the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, 4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH.

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 24 months in the first instance – immediate start.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Tuesday 25 May 2021.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 28 May 2021.

Please note: due to volume of applications expected, we will be unable to notify unsuccessful candidates.

Interviews

Interviews will be held on Thursday 3 June 2021.

How to apply

For more information about this role and to apply, please go to our website. 

We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Great role for an experienced major donor fundraiser with expertise of cultivating new opportunities and managing existing donors.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced major donor fundraiser with expertise of personally securing £20k+ gifts from individuals. As Major Donor Manager you will be responsible for an existing warm portfolio of established donors, alongside new business responsibilities to identify further support.

The team are keen to continue momentum after a significant year of philanthropic support, exceeding targets and establishing further donor relationships.

You will have significant senior stakeholder exposure (internal and external) and play an integral role in contributing to plans for the launch of a new development board in 2022.

Peer to peer fundraising expertise is desirable based on the network opportunities for this position. The organisation benefits from a growing prospect research function who work closely with the philanthropy department.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 26 May. Please get in touch for further details.

New role in a growing team, following significant major donor fundraising success.

This small team have achieved incredible success in the past couple of years, heightened over the past year due to the circumstances of the pandemic. They are now looking to consolidate some of the incredible work and support they’ve been able to secure by recruiting an additional Major Donor Manager to the team who can help ensure long-term support and first-class stewardship of new and existing donors.

This is a great opportunity for a major donor fundraiser ready for that next step in their career who wants to think creatively about how they can engage with HNWIs to access new opportunities for support and inspire long term commitments.

Given the recent success of the team the priorities are to focus on stewardship, processes and supporter journeys to ensure that all the building blocks currently in place are aligned to continue this trajectory. The team work closely with Patrons and Ambassadors to increase network opportunities and are also in the process of establishing a new giving club which this role will support the development of.

Job description

The role would best suit:

• A candidate with experience of major donor fundraising, keen to work in a creative manner across a broad portfolio of existing donors;
• A fundraiser with personal experience of making 5-figure+ asks from individuals;
• Someone who is passionate about fundraising and doing things differently – this team are keen to find new ways of inspiring HNWIs to commit to long term support;
• An individual who is process driven, interested in working creatively but ensuring that underpinning systems support continued fundraising success.

Please get in touch for further details – first stage interviews will be held in early June

Manage a varied and exciting special events portfolio for this fantastic animal welfare charity.

The roles will join a Special Events Team Manager, and as a team will deliver:

• a large-scale public art trail, which will include project management for the day, as well as a series of lead-up events including art selection events, sponsorship events and an auction
• cultivation and stewardship events for the philanthropy team. These include HNWI host-led events as well as charity-led events and receptions
• corporate events, including networking events between existing and new prospects, seminars, virtual events, etc
• opening of new project centres, one in the wings for spring for a royal opening event

Person specification

We are looking for someone with:

• experience of running events end to end
• experience dealing with HNWIs/ VIPs
• confidence dealing with committees and corporates at events
• experience of owning an event or events portfolio

Great role within a dynamic team, currently generating c.£1m of income with ambitions to further establish philanthropic support.

As Senior Major Giving Officer you will have responsibility for manging a mixed portfolio of donors and prospects, creating new opportunities through senior volunteers, peer to peer fundraising and network mapping in order to increase income.

With a focus on 6+ figure gifts, multi-year donations and uplift of current donors you will develop and lead relationships that support the organisation’s strategic aims.

Key highlights

• An opportunity to work across a broad spectrum of products and services, linking to donor motivations and establishing further support;
• Senior level exposure – working closely with key stakeholders (internal and external) to achieve team objectives, including senior volunteers and fundraising committees;
• Line management experience of a Philanthropy Officer;
• 6+ figure donation experience, working with a range of supporters to focus on long term relationships with significant impact.

Person specification

As Senior Philanthropy Officer you will:

• Have substantial major donor fundraising experience, with expertise of making high-5 and 6+ figure asks;
• Be adept at managing a pipeline of donors and prospects, developing relationships and identifying new opportunities;
• Have proven experience of identifying and establishing new relationships, with a focus on long term support and tailored cultivation plans;
• Be an experienced relationship manager, focused on excellent stewardship and depth of relationships to ensure long term support;
• Have experience of working with senior volunteers/development boards to support network mapping and peer to peer fundraising in line with organisational objectives.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 26 May, please get in touch for further details.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Major Gifts fundraiser to join our Development Team on a maternity cover 12-month fixed term contract.  You will need a strong track record of developing and maintaining successful one-to-one relationships with individual high net worth donors and a demonstrable record of meeting challenging financial targets. 

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be responsible for building relationships with a strong portfolio of major donors to enable Kew to deliver its ambitious strategic objectives. You will have a strong understanding of effective major-gift fundraising techniques, the motivations for high net-worth individuals, excellent analytical skills and judgement combined with a highly professional and diplomatic approach.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will be a strong communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 16/05/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

Streetwise Opera is recruiting an enthusiastic Development Officer with inspiring and engaging communication skills, and experience in individual giving, community or events fundraising roles. The ideal candidate will be able to develop strong relationships with individual supporters and be committed to providing an excellent supporter experience.

We are looking for someone who is keen to use and develop their skills and experience in a small team. This new role will work on a range of individual fundraising for the delivery of our work, with a focus on coordinating and growing our Friends programme, delivering fundraising and stewardship events, and assisting with our major gifts programme.

You will be joining an award-winning performing arts charity that, since 2002, has inspired and empowered people affected by homelessness through singing and creativity. We are an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (2018-22), we were recognised as one of the Big Issue’s Top 100 Changemakers 2020, and we’ve been described by The New York Times as “combining social purpose with serious artistic endeavour”.

Homelessness is a complex issue that requires a range of joined-up approaches to solve. Frontline services are vital, however people need more than a bed and a roof to recover from homelessness; they need to feel that they are seen and heard, and they need to know that they have a legitimate place in society. That’s why we work closely with partners in the homeless sector to enable Streetwise Opera participants to build confidence and skills and become part of a supportive and creative community.

As an employer, Streetwise Opera offers a range of benefits including professional development and training opportunities, time off for volunteering, and season ticket loans. You will be joining a friendly, committed and supportive staff team and have the opportunity to make a real difference to our ambitious and life-changing work.

We seek applications from all ages and backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the arts and homelessness sectors.

We especially welcome applications from people who have been affected by homelessness. Those who can demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be guaranteed a first round interview. Please ensure that you communicate this clearly in your application.

We are seeking a Major Gifts Officer to join our High Value Giving team. This is a key role in the next phase of our growth, and we are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills to help us develop sustainable relationships with new and existing major donor supporters.

As Major Gifts Officer you’ll be responsible for engaging new and lapsed donors at all stages including prospect research, meeting with potential donors, making the ask, and leading on a variety of communications including reports and proposals.

With a wide and varied workload you will have an ability to plan and prioritise your work effectively. Experience of working in a fundraising environment and of securing gifts from major donors is desirable but more important are excellent verbal and negotiation skills, and we are looking for someone who is comfortable making personal approaches to ask for gifts of £5,000 and above. With excellent supporter or customer service skills you will develop bespoke engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities to engage donors in our work.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to be part of our major gifts programme and to make a real difference to our ambitious strategy to end HIV transmission by 2030.

Are you a driven fundraising professional looking to do some real good with your career? Want to play an integral role in the ongoing success of a progressive wellness education charity? If so, we want to hear from you.

Nanak Naam is dedicated to creating a world where everyone can improve their mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing through the universal wisdom of Oneness and meditation. As a young organisation, we’ve made a significant impact in the lives of thousands of people globally through our online educational programs, digital content and live lectures and courses teaching emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing through ancient wisdom and practices including meditation and mindfulness.

This is a great opportunity to join us at a key point in our evolution. We are entirely funded by public donations and our fundraising efforts are pivotal in supporting our mission. With a newly recruited team and our inspirational CEO/Founder, we have ambitious plans to scale up our already highly successful initiatives – and that’s where you come in.

As our audiences are growing rapidly online we are investing in our teams. We’re currently looking for a Major Donor Fundraiser to join our Head Office in Uxbridge, London to help create engaging new e-learning wellbeing courses for our global audiences. We are searching for candidates who have a can-do attitude and a notebook full of creative and innovative propositions. We’re looking for someone who brings energy and enthusiasm to the role.

You will have the chance to shape our business, which will enable us to continue our vital work, reach more people in need of our support and ignite real change.
 

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a new major donor development strategy to secure significant gifts from individuals.

• Identify, cultivate, secure income, and steward relationships to deliver maximum long-term impact and income through effective personal relationship management with major donors.

• Develop strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors

• Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals

• Design and develop a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan

Requirements

Essential

• Strong knowledge of and successful track record in delivering significant new income through personal approaches to Major Donors.

• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing new, mutually beneficial relationships with Major Donors.

• Experience in other methods of fundraising, such as grants and trusts.

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to review and improve the quality of existing fundraising initiatives.

• Ability to negotiate and influence effectively with strong written and verbal skills

• Great networking skills and familiarity with the current fundraising landscape, approach and techniques.

• Must be able to commute to and work from our office in Uxbridge, with a possibility of occasionally working from home.

Highly desirable

• A keen interest in mental wellness through meditation and mindfulness-based practices. (Please include any details of this in your covering letter)

• A successful track record of securing five or six-figure grants from trusts/foundations

If this sounds like you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Benefits

• Salary Circa £32,000 - £36,000 (based on experience) per annum

• Location: Flexible working considered, yet within regular traveling distance to our head office in Uxbridge, London

• 28 days’ holidays inclusive of public holidays

• Join a small, friendly and dynamic non-profit organisation that is really making a difference to people’s mental wellbeing worldwide

• Become part of a determined team who are passionate about what they do

• A modern working environment and innovative culture

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months with the potential for future extension.

Please send your CV with a cover letter highlighting any relevant experience.

Position Overview:

The Development Manager, United Kingdom is an integral part of Room to Read’s UK Development team and is based in our London office. This position reports to the Development Director, United Kingdom, and will play a key role in the implementation of Room to Read’s fundraising throughout the UK, focusing on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and prospects. We are looking for a dynamic, personable, results-oriented and experienced person to help continue to grow our success in the UK market. The Development Manager must be a self-motivated team player who is committed to our cause and has a track record of delivering fundraising results. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with high net worth individuals and corporate partners, generating minimum £2 million per annum
• Manage a portfolio of 200+ prospects and donors in the region making gifts at the £10,000+ level
• Work together with the UK team to develop and oversee a mid-level giving strategy focused at engaging and upgrading donors of £1,000+
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and build the individual and corporate prospect pipeline in the United Kingdom
• Use sound fundraising principles to develop long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies that utilize the expertise of key Room to Read staff and leadership in deepening donors’ commitment to the organization
• Build long-term relationships with donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating and stewarding their interests
• Stay current with organizational strategies and program details and plans in order to recommend potential funding opportunities to donors
• Participate as a member of Room to Read’s internal High Net Worth resource group
• Support the work of the Development Director in the following areas, as required: managing high level events, supporting senior management engagements, income tracking and forecasting, data entry, developing proposals and reporting
• Support the organization of major fundraising events, both virtual and in-person. This position will support the development of gala fundraising strategy, soliciting current donors and prospective donors to secure tickets and tables, securing pre-committed funds to the event, securing auction prizes and other duties as necessary 
• Collaborate with Room to Read’s senior management team to co-manage key relationships
• Collaborate with Room to Read’s global fundraising team to prepare donor communication materials, including concept papers, proposals, donor updates and mailings, and additional materials as needed
• Represent Room to Read at fundraising and awareness-building events and in donor cultivation meetings
• Utilize specialist databases and other tools to actively manage donor stewardship and tracking
• Undertake other duties as necessary

Qualifications:

Required:

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience of achieving fundraising results, including successful relationship management, and income generation
• Proven experience in successfully cultivating individual and corporate donors and in securing five and six-figure donations
• Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities, paying close attention to details and results
• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
• Ability to be flexible and proactively problem solve
• Ability work independently and collaboratively with a team
• Event management experience
• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Adept at using database systems, such as Salesforce platforms or fundraising CRM’s

Preferred:

• Management experience
• Fundraising experience in a fast paced, growth oriented organization; candidates with applicable skills and experience from the private sector (private banking, family offices, luxury organizations, corporate foundations etc) will be considered

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.

Location(s):

Global Office - United Kingdom - London

To be successful at Room to Read, you will also: 

• Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization 
• Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness  
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of workers in international supply chains.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising & Partnerships professional to provide leadership and direction to meet ambitious fundraising targets working with others in ETI to create compelling and credible proposals in line with ETI's organisational strategy. We are seeking someone who can explore innovative fundraising approaches and partnerships to access new revenue streams.

The ideal candidate should have a substantial experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation in in a fundraising or income generating role and have a proven success of developing and implementing a targeted organisational fundraising and/or partnerships strategy.

We are also looking for someone with experience of relationship management and development, experience of securing core funding and familiarity with current foundation, corporate, trust and government fundraising landscape.

This is a full-time post with a salary of between £51,674 - £57,783 plus benefits.

Please be aware that due to current restrictions we are working remotely. The office will reopen in line with the governmental advice.

Why join ETI?

• Great people!

• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays + office closed over Christmas

• 13 weeks of contractual sick pay

• Flexible working hours and central London location

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 7% Pension Contribution

• Enhanced maternity(90% pay for first 20 weeks) and paternity leave(full pay for 6 weeks)

• Staff Union Representatives

• Season ticket loan

• Cycle to work

• Childcare vouchers

• Staff social

To apply please visit our website and complete application form.

Closing date for applications: 28th May 2021 however early applications are recommended as we are inviting people on rolling bases. 

Harris Hill are working with a brilliant international development charity who work across various countries across the world. Their mission is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. They are now looking for a fantastic Major Donor fundraiser to become their next Development Manager.

They are based in central London, but there will be flexible working if needed. The new Development Manager will play a key role in the implementation of the charity's fundraising throughout the UK, focusing on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and prospects. This role will be responsible for managing relationships with high net worth individuals and corporate partners, generating minimum £2 million per annum. This role will also manage a portfolio of 200+ prospects and donors in the region making gifts at the 10,000+ level

The Development Manager will work together with the UK team to develop and oversee a mid-level giving strategy focused at engaging and upgrading donors of 1,000+. They will also be expected to Identify new fundraising opportunities and build the individual and corporate prospect pipeline in the UK.

To apply to this role you will need to have:

* Proven experience of achieving fundraising results, including successful relationship management, and income generation
* Proven experience in successfully cultivating individual and corporate donors and in securing five and six-figure donations
* Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities, paying close attention to details and results

The hiring manager is keen to see applications as they come in and will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so if interested please do get in touch.

Salary is £44,000 - £52,000

If you would like to learn more about this role and receive a full job description please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill who will be able to give you more color and context around the role too. 

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.