The Kensington + Chelsea Foundation is an independent local charity which was founded in 2008 and is now in an exciting phase of growth.  We want to raise our profile, our income and, most importantly, our impact.  While our borough is often associated with wealth and affluence, it also has areas of severe deprivation.  K+C has the worst income inequality of all London boroughs, high rates of child poverty and the highest proportion of people living alone.  Our vision is of a borough without poverty, where everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.  We support local projects which reduce isolation and loneliness, develop skills and employment opportunities, and support children and young people who are disadvantaged.

We played a key role in the response to the tragedy at the Grenfell Tower and continue to work with some of the most disadvantaged communities in the borough to improve wellbeing and opportunities.

The Major Gifts Manager fulfils a key function within our small team with responsibility for increasing income primarily from high net worth individuals, and managing and developing the Foundation’s relationship with them.

Major Gifts Manager – Key Responsibilities

• To grow the Foundation’s major gifts income, working towards and delivering against key targets
• To manage a portfolio of major donors, taking responsibility for their cultivation and stewardship to deliver increased and new gifts
• To develop and deliver an events plan which utilises a range of events to support the major gifts strategy (private home events, pledge dinners, visits to projects etc)
• To undertake research and contact mapping with the team and Board of Trustees to identify a pipeline of new major gift prospects
• To create high quality project proposals for major donors and to deliver timely reports
• To brief Board members, the Director and other K+C Foundation representatives appropriately ahead of meetings with major donors and prospects
• To represent the K&C Foundation and communicate the organisation’s key messages to a range of stakeholders through presentations and meetings.
• To ensure all donor details and communications are accurately recorded in a timely manner on the database

• To work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to build an understanding of K+C Foundation projects and the needs for future funding
• To work closely with the Communications + Partnerships Manager to identify cross over between high net worth individuals, businesses and schools contacts, and to create compelling fundraising materials.
• To support the Director with approaches to Trusts and Foundations, as required
• To work with the Director to develop and deliver a Legacy fundraising programme
• To work flexibly and collaboratively to support the wider aims of our team

Your Qualities

• An experienced fundraiser with at least a 2 year track record of successful fundraising from major donors, including demonstrable experience of securing five and six figure gifts
• Proven experience in face to face fundraising with high net worth individuals
• Proven experience of identifying, cultivating and securing new donors
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Outgoing self-starter driven by results
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• Passion and creativity
• Flexible and collaborative team player
• Enthusiasm for and a commitment to the K&C Foundation’s vision and mission
• Knowledge of and networks in Kensington and Chelsea would be desirable but not essential

Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a supporting statement that fully addresses the appointment criteria (maximum 2 pages of A4). Please also include the names and contact details of two referees who will only be contacted once your permission has been granted.

Deadline for applications: Friday February 7th 2020 

Interviews: February 18th or 19th 2020

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is an independent hospital and medical charity that provides rehabilitation and long-term care for adults with severe disabilities arising from brain injury or illness, including support for their families. The organisation was rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in September 2017.  

As a charity the RHN has to raise over £3M in voluntary income each year to pay for vital therapies and services that improve the quality of life experienced by people with severe or complex disabilities caused by brain injury.  The Trusts & Major Gifts Team have increased substantially the income generated through this stream of fundraising in recent years, with a current income target of £1M.

The Trusts & Major Gifts Intern will work with an established team of fundraisers and have the opportunity to gain the skills and experience needed to lay down a solid foundation for a career in fundraising.

Main Objectives and Key Responsibilities of the Role

The position will proactively lead on all administration associated with Trusts and Major Gifts fundraising and undertake other fundraising tasks as required within the team.

• Draft letters to supporters
• Assist in updating team records
• Research and identify new trust funding opportunities
• Identify appropriate ways of engaging prospective and existing trust donors e.g. through events, visits, non-financial tie-ins such as volunteering, pro-bono assistance, non-financial gifts and advocacy.
• With the help of the Trusts & Major Gifts Manager, prepare and submit appropriate funding proposals based on RHN’s services, capital and equipment needs
• Contribute to the RHN Fundraising Department £3.4M income target
• Familiarisation with all streams of fundraising including: Events, Individual Giving, Legacy, Online, Trusts, Corporate and Major Donors
• Develop and apply knowledge of Raiser’s Edge database and other essential fundraising tools.
• Assist at fundraising events on an ad hoc basis.
• Work with a highly skilled fundraising team to learn the basic principles and practices of fundraising from administration through to relationship management.
• Use the department’s resources to learn about fundraising theory.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Major Gifts Officer to join the Major Giving Team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA is the UK’s oldest tri-service charity, providing lifelong support for serving personnel, veterans and their families. Last year, we helped 82,001 people from the Armed Forces family to get back on their feet. We provide hope, welfare and financial support for as long as it takes to give back independence and dignity to all those who turn to us for help. From the youngest recruit to the oldest veteran, no one’s service is ever forgotten.

About the role

This is an exciting time to join the Major Giving team, as we embark upon a new Major Donor Strategy building upon our existing portfolio of high-value supporters and developing new programmes and initiatives to attract and inspire new supporters to our cause.  The role is wide-ranging and will include elements of research, event management, stewardship and communications.  You will have an opportunity to engage at senior level both within the organisation and at external networking and fundraising events.  Some travel will be included but you will be normally based at our City Office in London, right in the heart of the ‘Square Mile’.

About the team

The Major Giving Team covers Trust and Foundations fundraising as well as Major Donors.  The wider directorate includes Corporate Partnerships and Events, Individual Giving and Legacies, Commercial Partnerships and Merchandise as well as Community Fundraising. The Fundraising Directorate is a happy and energetic department and thrives in a collaborative environment. We work closely across the organisation with our volunteers and service delivery colleagues to ensure that we all share a common purpose and understanding of the wonderful individuals and families we help and the amazing people and organisations that are inspired to support our charity.

About you

We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident and articulate individual, as comfortable in networking circles as amongst peers. Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels is a ‘must’ along with a clear eye for detail and pride in quality of work.  You will be adept at following processes, as this will be important in ensuring a high and consistent standard of stewardship experience.  This role is key within the Major Gifts team, supporting the Major Gifts Manager and Head of Major Giving.

A background in charity fundraising will be an advantage, particularly if you have experience of working with high-value supporters or on major gift appeals.  However, you may have equivalent experience and skills from a public, private or education sector background, and these will be considered also.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Interviews: 7 February 2020

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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. 
Working together with the Assistant Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement, your remit will be to develop and implement the Major Gifts & Trust strategy, and leading and managing your team to ensure stewardship of the Major Donors & Trusts cultivation plans. You will also  work closely with the Head of Events in connection with the income generation from the Annual Dinner, corporate events and other events involving major donors.

The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate experience of developing relationships with major donors and major donor prospects, experience of achieving significant major donor gifts and of devising and implementing strategic plans.

Major Donor Manager

London

£44,365 to £46,973 per annum depending on experience (+ £4,105 per annum London weighting)

Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association as the Major Donor Manager based at Thanet St, London.

The role

You will have responsibility and accountability for an individual and team major donor income target and associated Key Performance Indicators.

As the Major Donor Manager, you will play a pivotal role in building a sustainable revenue ‘pipeline’ from major donors to support continued vital service growth. Focusing primarily on new business, you will identify and cultivate major donor prospects to increase and secure future significant gifts of £50K and higher, leading the growth of major donor income across the team.

Who we’re looking for

You will have substantial proven ability in major gift fundraising and the ability to build on an emerging major donor pipeline, through excellent networking and interpersonal skills, to develop strong relationships with a wide range of people.

To find the full list of requirements, please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

Benefits

This role is 9am to 5pm, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

How to apply

Applications can be made using the online application form. You will need to evidence the criteria as set out in the attached job description. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do not accept CVs for job applications.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome, and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from disabled people as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invite to interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

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 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.

Do you have experience securing grants and major gifts to help fund change? Are you passionate to see people lifted out of poverty and fulfil their God given potential? Trust and Foundation income will be a vital revenue stream in realising our vision.  This role requires a dynamic individual who has the experience to build and develop a Trust and Foundation programme in line with our strategic priorities, writing compelling proposals / applications and securing significant income maximising immediate and long-term income opportunities.

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, both internally and externally, as well as developing a Trust portfolio so you will need to be self- motivated and confident.

The role is based at our offices at 175 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2AG. The hours are 35 per week and the successful candidate will be entitled to 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. All applicants must be committed to Mission Without Borders’s Christian beliefs.

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 9am on 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 10th2020.

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

Care to join us? Then come reach your full potential at Quarriers.

We are offering a wonderful opportunity for a driven and focused individual to join the Quarriers fundraising team as Senior Fundraiser (Major Gifts & Events). Quarriers provides practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances across Scotland. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people’s lives.

The Business Development and Fundraising Team raise funds to support this great work and this post will form a new area of focus within a well-established fundraising team.  The post would be suited to someone who is ambitious, and has the ability to develop and build strong and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and has the ability and confidence to develop relationships in the fundraising sector.

We are looking for a Senior Fundraiser (Major Gifts & Events) to develop and build strong and sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and has the ability and confidence to develop relationships in the fundraising sector. The successful candidate has a number of key objectives and accountabilities including:

• Develop strategy for engaging major gift donors
• Develop Volunteer recruitment plans
• Responsible for contributing to the overall Fundraising monetary targets and volunteer recruitment
• Work alongside Senior Fundraiser (Corporate & Events) to deliver high value events and potentially a major fundraising appeal.
• Lead on research and analysis of current and potential prospects.
• Work alongside the team on supporter engagement events
• Work collaboratively with all areas of fundraising, grants and business development
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising Development with planning and strategy
• Represent The Charity at external events
• Develop an understanding of the key aspects of our work and be able to articulate the vision of the organisation in a clear, passionate and confident way

Please note that IT skills are required for all Quarriers vacancies.

Successful applicants should have a driving license and access to their own transport.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation and are one of only two social care organisations in Scotland to have this prestigious award.

At Quarriers our staff are our most important asset therefore we offer extensive training and impressive learning and development opportunities. You could be part of an organisation that not only offers excellent careers but makes a real difference to thousands of People’s lives.

ABOUT US

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide much-needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families to reach their true potential.

Quarriers supports thousands of people across more than 120 services throughout Scotland. Our work promotes a just and accepting society, where everyone is included. We support children and families facing challenging circumstances and help to transform lives for people affected by epilepsy. We support young people to unlock their potential. We give adults with disabilities more opportunities, and importantly, a voice.

Quarriers has been transforming lives for over 145 years and this is just the beginning.

Quarriers in partnership with its recognised trade union UNISON have reviewed the Fair Work Framework and have agreed to work together to ensure that Quarriers continues to be a good and fair employer, by achieving the requirements of the Fair Work Framework.

We are fully committed to supporting the well-being of each and every staff member.

WHAT WE OFFER

Help with training and development

• We offer externally recognised SVQ qualifications.
• We are an SVQ accredited centre.
• We offer training on job specific skills

Help with family life

• Family friendly and flexible working policies and procedures, we will try to match rota requirements to your own commitments, allowing you to achieve a good work-life balance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay and a competitive holiday entitlement.
• Opportunity to join our HSF Employee Benefits service.

Extra support when you need it

• Access to free physiotherapy and occupational health.
• Free access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme.
• Workplace pension.

Extra Benefits

• Christmas savings scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service rewards.

Reports to: Head of Development

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 depending on experience.

Staff reports: No direct reports – key relationships with internal delivery teams, CEO and the Board of Trustees.

Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week although will consider flexible hours between 30-37.5 for the right candidate.

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Who are we?

Why is a culture of curiosity important? Everyone needs to feel safe and confident to ask questions, challenge current thinking and test things out.

We The Curious is an educational charity and social movement using questions to:

• Overcome educational inequality
• Create a compassionate, connected society
• Connect people with art, science and culture
• Remain relevant and accessible to the diverse communities of Bristol
• Lead the way in environmental sustainability

The Gifts and Partnerships Manager will lead on several of our fast-growing fundraising streams: major donors, corporate partnerships and academic partnerships. The Development team have established a strong foundation for these streams and we are now looking for a self-motivated individual to implement this strategy and take the organisation’s fundraising to the next level.

Job description

Lead on new fundraising streams

• Ensure that supporters’ relationship management needs are met.
• Implement the organisation’s Major Supporter Strategy, building key relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), corporate partners and strengthen the existing relationships with regional Universities (University of Bristol, University of the West of England, University of Bath and Exeter).
• Develop individual solicitation plans for HNWI’s.
• Establish and deliver an annual cultivation events plan, to support greater engagement with our key funder audiences.
• Manage and develop the We The Curious Life Membership and Friends schemes.
• Further develop the We The Curious corporate membership strategy with support of the Development Manager.
• To ensure due diligence, agree and produce relevant corporate contracts
• Manage corporate engagement events.
• Contribute to the wider We The Curious fundraising strategy.
• Support other Development Team members with building funding proposals and project reporting.

Consultation

• Work with the Board of Trustees to expand our fundraising base and influencing network.
• Work with the Head of Development in contributing to the annual business planning process.
• Work with Head of Development to ensure responsibilities are aligned and supportive of overall fundraising strategy.
• Contribute to Board reports as required.
• As part of the Development Team ensure that the Tessitura database is an effective and efficient fundraising tool.

Person specification

• At least three years of fundraising experience, with success at delivering against targets within deadlines.
• The ability to network, build and manage high value relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of philanthropic motivations and current funding trends across the UK with the ability to identify and maximise new opportunities and mitigate against threats.
• A good understanding of budget management and the ability to work effectively with allocated resources.
• Highly organised, with excellent time management skills and experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to understand broad-ranging project content and financial data and tailor it into appropriate style and content for target funders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholder at all levels.
• Ideally an understanding of education, culture and science charities.
• A commitment to equitable and inclusive practices.
• Embody our vision and values.
  • Progressive – we think about what’s next, we listen and invent
  • Creative – we generate and test new ideas and experiment freely
  • Inquisitive – we ask questions and listen
  • Collaborative – we share and learn generously and value difference and the space where ideas and disciplines meet
  • Playful – we embrace the unexpected with a sense of fun and support each other to explore uncertainty
  • Inclusive – we are led by people and the curious nature of human beings. Curiosity belongs to everyone.

Benefits include:

• A pension scheme with 5% company contribution
• 25 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays 
• Death in service benefit of 4 x your annual salary
• Access to an Employee Support Programme which offers confidential advice and counselling in addition to free professional coaching and a range of support from the Being Well team.
• A vibrant, friendly working place hosting a range of free in-house clubs, from yoga to Planetarium karaoke club!
• Ample opportunities for training and professional development.
• Free entry to We The Curious with up to 4 guests. You are also entitled to 12 entry tickets per year to give away.
• Discounts:  You will be eligible for staff discounts of 20% off in the We The Curious café and 25% off in our shop, as well as a range of discounts with local organisations, from restaurants to free family passes to local attractions.
• Flexible, family friendly policies and working environment.
• Free, secure parking for your bike or car.
   

We believe in celebrating people's differences. So regardless of your background or personal characteristics, if you are great at what you do, we want to hear from you. 

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

Following recent successes in our Gifts and Partnerships team, we are recruiting for a second Gifts and Partnerships Manager to support and deliver new and existing partnerships with our much-loved family-led charities.  

This role is full time - 37.5 hours and will be based in our Farnborough office, with some out‑of‑hours working.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also be passionate about engaging with our supporters, as well as having the ability to listen and interpret individual donor needs.  High levels of empathy and discretion are absolutely critical for this role.

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c£38,000 per annum  (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

Advert close date: Sunday, 26th January 2020

First interview date and location: tbc via Skype

Second interview date and location: tbc at our Farnborough office

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing team.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information, please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

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. 

Would you like to join a dynamic team that is supporting a growing movement of communities that are building genuinely and permanently affordable homes? Do you thrive on being the person in a high performing team that ensures the things run like clockwork? Will you enjoy supporting  a small team with excellent financial acumen and organisational development?

We are seeking a finance and operations manager to cover our existing manger’s maternity leave for 14 months, allowing handover before and after the leave.

Community land trusts (CLTs) are a growing force for social good. They are set up and run by ordinary people to develop and manage homes as well as community shops, pubs and other assets that are important to that community. They aim to make sure the homes are permanently affordable, based on what people actually earn in their area.

As the Finance and Operations Manager you will play a key role in the senior team to ensure we are an effective, sustainable and thriving team. 

About the National CLT Network

National CLT Network is the national membership body for community land trusts established in 2010. We provide resources, training and advice for CLTs, and work with government, local authorities, lenders and funders to establish the best conditions for CLTs to grow and flourish.

We are a small, dedicated and ambitious team. Our strategy is to scale up the CLT movement and to develop our charity into a strong, viable and resilient social enterprise. We are also part of major partnerships to build up the infrastructure across the country for all forms of community led housing, and to scale up the CLT movement across North-West Europe.

Our successes have had the following impact:

• A rapid growth in CLTs from 30 in 2010 to over 300 in 2019;

• One in three local authorities providing some kind of support to CLTs in their area;

• 935 homes built by CLTs with another 16,600 community led homes in the pipeline.

About the role

Working closely with our small, dynamic and ambitious team, this role will work at a senior level to ensure the National CLT Network is well run, has a positive working culture and appropriate and sustainable resources to meet our strategic aims and thrive as an organisation. 

Working  with the co-chief executives and administrator you will be instrumental in ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly, that we have sustainable finances and that we are fostering staff well being and engagement, all of which will be key to our ongoing development and success. 

The challenges and opportunities for this role in the coming year include:

• Working with our accountant to oversee the external audit of 2019-20

• Reviewing our trading arrangements, exploring the possibility of setting up a trading arm

• Working with the co-chief-executives to develop income-generating member services

• Inputting and supporting the trustees with a governance review

• Researching and implementing gift aid to boost individual donations

• Benchmarking and producing a method of reviewing staff engagement and wellbeing

A full job description is included in the job pack available from our website.

About you

In order to achieve the National CLT Network’s vision and goals the Network needs a senior manager who will bring finance and organisational skills. We are looking for a steady pair of hands to continue the work of our current manager. 

We are looking for an experienced finance manager with senior experience and good working knowledge of the charity finance. As you will be running human resources, recruitment and coordinating our membership services we’d like to see experience in a similar role in a small charity, social enterprise or membership organisation.

You will have strong leadership and management skills with experience of motivating others; the ability to think clearly and strategically with strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail. You will possess sound judgment and integrity. You will also feel strongly about the importance of community development, social justice and the difference that CLTs can make. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation. Whatever your motivations the National CLT Network would like to hear from you. Particularly if you enjoy a variety of tasks and challenges and have a passion for getting things done! 

Details

The role is for a fixed term 14 month post desired start date being 1st April to cover our existing manager’s maternity leave. The role is part time: 4 days/28 hours a week, the working pattern is negotiable (the current post holder works 9am - 5pm, Monday to Thursday with a one hour lunch break).

The salary is £30,980 - £35,640 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience (£38,725 - £44,550 FTE)

Benefits include 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, a generous employer match scheme for pension contributions, healthcare and a personal training budget. Full terms and conditions available in the job pack.

How to Apply

Please download the application form and candidate job pack which contains a full outline of the role and full instructions on how to apply available from our website.

Deadline for applications 10am Monday 3rd February 2020 10am 

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At DEBRA we are currently looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our team based at our Head Office in Bracknell (with some UK travel). In return you will receive a competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum.

About the Corporate Partnerships Manager role

You will contribute towards the successful achievement of corporate and overall fundraising goals at DEBRA.  To maximise income from new and existing corporate contacts through a range of different methods including Charity of the Year partnerships, long-term relationship building, CSR and more. 

Growing corporate income is a key element of the overall fundraising strategy and this role will contribute to the success of this goal.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate income from the corporate sector – team target of circa £240,000 in 2020

- Input into the current corporate strategy to ensure success in a diverse target market

- Identify new opportunities and pursue these to bring more corporate supporters on board to support DEBRA.  Input into a pipeline of opportunities

- Manage all aspects of ongoing relationships with companies

- Work with supporter services team to identify opportunities DEBRA members could provide

- Apply for new opportunities as appropriate including but not restricted to Charity of the Year and corporate foundations.

- Help identify additional resources to assist with the success of Corporate fundraising at DEBRA – also input if existing resources could be amended

- Identify corporate volunteering opportunities by working with the wider DEBRA team

- Ensure all donors are thanked in a timely manner

- Ensure that the database (Progress) is kept up to date with communications

- Work with the Major Partnerships Team and the wider Fundraising Team to identify corporate leads.

- Work with the wider Fundraising Team to identify opportunities to grow income from the corporate sector across all areas of fundraising such as sponsorship for events, gifts in kind, etc.

- Identify and pursue networking opportunities to grow the number of corporate leads.

- Represent DEBRA to external organisations

- Provide reports to Head of Corporate Partnerships on monthly basis

What we’re looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Manager:

Essential

- Highly developed communication (verbal and written) skills in order to secure introductions, deliver presentations and pitches, which will lead to income generation;

- Sound commercial awareness and a good knowledge of the corporate environment.

Desirable

- Two years’ experience of working within the corporate fundraising arena with proven ability to drive new business;

- Educated to degree level or equivalent;

- Adopts a flexible and adaptable approach to work, working quickly and effectively in a fast moving environment;

- Displays a high level of functional expertise and constantly updates knowledge to ensure expertise remains relevant;

- Works cooperatively and effectively with others in a team to achieve shared objectives;

- Commercial Focus: Demonstrates understanding of overall business and commercial issues facing the charity and uses this knowledge to improve results;

- Creates and develops the effective relationships needed to achieve business results;

DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

Our vision:

We have a vision of a world where no one suffers from the painful genetic skin condition EB.

Until that day, DEBRA focuses its work in two areas:

- We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for EB.

- We provide care and support to individuals and families living with EB.

We couldn’t do any of this without raising substantial funds, which is why you will be so integral to our success.

If you are enthusiastic about the contribution you could make and would like to join our team as our new Corporate Partnerships Manager please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An exciting new role will see you join an ambitious team looking to transform income. Covering all sites within East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals’ Charity you will predominately be fundraising for specialist equipment, research and projects to improve patient experience at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support delivery of an exciting new strategy to raise funds for amazing causes such as children, cancer and the elderly.

Ideally you will already have a background of proven success securing five and six figure gifts from trust and foundations and/or or major donors

Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.