The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the International Market Development Lead in London or any existing Save the Children office location. There are two International Market Development Leads which are part of the Global Fundraising and Marketing Hub and are responsible for developing the global market portfolio for fundraising, with the aim of delivering on our global fundraising priorities agreed with and through the Fundrasing and Marketing Directors..

This role will work closely at FR and Marketing Director level to focus on building capacity and driving fundraising excellence by supporting priority markets and Members with either current high income, or high income potential that seek support and partnership from and with the Global Fundraising and Marketing Hub.

The International Market Lead is also responsible for supporting and promoting best practice and innovation across their portfolio of markets and in priority regions and will also have the opportunity to lead or support Global Priority Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

A university degree in business/marketing, social sciences or a related discipline and/or relevant work experience at the professional management level, with private sector fundraising experience in a not-for-profit organisation, or an international organisation, or a marketing/fundraising consultancy firm at an international level.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A strategic thinker with strong tactical skills and experience
• Significant marketing / fundraising experience with a proven track record of delivering high-income growth in at least two markets, and ideally at Fundraising or Marketing Director level.
• Proven expertise and up-to-date knowledge of global fundraising techniques, channels and products.

• Experience of a market start-up / fast growth phase for a fundraising or marketing operation.

• A strong understanding of the business infrastructure and leadership requirements of expanding organizations.
• A strong understanding of business and financial planning, budgeting and budget management.
• Good project management skills, and proven ability to devise and operate to contingency plans where necessary.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to analyse marketing and financial data and produce effective management information.
• Experience of managing teams, consultants and agencies.
• Experience of managing and working in cross-organisational working groups with strong co-ordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills with an open-minded attitude.
• The ability to influence and motivate others and to foster collaboration; to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures, and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy.
• Verbal and written fluency in English.
• The ability to travel. International travel will be required to carry out this role when virtual working and remote management is not optimal.

Desirable

• Experience of living and working for extended periods in countries with different cultures
• The ability to work in a second language. Ideally, this would be a language from one of our Members

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector with an option of flexible of working hours

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Permanent or 12 month fixed term

circa £38,000 per annum

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

Key to achieving this objective is ensuring the public supports our work and gives generously. The Direct Marketing Team at Unicef UK inspires members of the public to support Unicef’s amazing work.  We do this using a wide range of media channels and across a number of successful fundraising products.

We are looking for new Direct Marketing Managers to develop and deliver our fundraising strategy. Working across either acquisition or retention, you’ll deliver quality fundraising, excellent supporter experience, and drive long term income for children. You’ll also work in collaboration with a wide range of teams at Unicef UK and with our sector leading agency partners.

If you enjoy working across teams and on a wide variety of projects, in a fast-paced and ambitious environment, this role will offer you a great opportunity to have a big impact. We’re a high-performing, friendly and supportive team, where innovation and collaboration deliver award winning results.

Please indicate which role or roles you’re interested in, in your application.

Closing date: 7 February 2021

Interview date: Tuesday 16 February and Thursday 18 February 2021 via video conferencing

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business 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 are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Head of Fundraising

Racing Welfare is a registered charity supporting the workforce of British horseracing.  It offers professional guidance and practical help to all of racing’s people – including stud, stable and racecourse staff, alongside those working in associated professions – whose dedication is vital for the wellbeing of racing.  The charity aims to help people, from recruitment to retirement, to thrive in day to day live and through a range of life’s challenges.

Racing Welfare is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead it’s high-performing and dynamic fundraising team.  Forming part of the charity’s senior management team, this is a key role in the organisation which would suit a progressive and highly motivated individual to help Racing Welfare achieve its ambitious plans for the future. 

As Head of Fundraising you will report at board level, attending Trustee meetings throughout the year.  You will be responsible for steering the strategic direction of the charity’s growing fundraising portfolio, including a variety of fundraising events and initiatives, empowering your team to innovate new sources of charitable income. 

Other key responsibilities include:

• devising and implementing the charity’s fundraising strategy, in conjunction with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, and ensuring that all appropriate measures are taken to ensure its success;
• evaluating campaigns and managing budgets;
• line managing the fundraising team, ensuring their personal and professional development; 
• supervising applications to trusts and foundations;
• overseeing our partnerships function to develop sustainable and mutual benefit corporate associations and relationships

You will need:

• demonstrable experience of working within fundraising or commercial management/marketing and recruiting donors/sponsors;
• to be a motivational leading and people manager;
• experience of managing budgets, both income and expenditure;
• excellent communication skills and be highly driven.

Experience of the horseracing industry is desirable.

The role is home based with flexibility to work from our Newmarket office if desired, although some travelling should be expected across the UK including some evening and weekend work.

If you wish to play a pivotal role in the future of Racing Welfare, please submit your covering letter and CV.

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a detailed covering letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

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Closing date for applications is 31 January 2021.

Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website 

Racing Welfare is an equal opportunities employer.

Digital Fundraising Executive

Home based (Global)

Salary USD $34k / GBP £25k

Supporter Engagement at Animals Asia is expanding providing a rare chance to join our incredible team. 

This is an exciting role working in the fast growing and talented Digital team within Direct Marketing.  Following a hugely successful year in 2020, we are investing in digital activity worldwide as a critical part of our strategy.  This is a brilliant time to join the charity as we embark on a campaign to end bear bile farming in Vietnam along with our other groundbreaking animal welfare work.  You will get to work on fantastic, rewarding content and play a vital role in freeing over 400 bears from a lifetime of captivity. 

As more and more donor communications move online, this team will play an increasingly important role in the future of Animals Asia.  This is an excellent opportunity to join the team whilst it’s still up and coming – there’ll be a wonderful future career here for the right candidate.

You’ll be comfortable writing copy for web and emails and working collaboratively across teams to help support our direct mail programme. You’ll have an eye for solid fundraising propositions and be able to distill this information so it’s appropriate for digital channels. Ideally, you’ll have some experience working with paid advertising on Facebook and Google search. Working from home means you’ll be a self-starter, always looking for opportunities to create engaging fundraising content and get a buzz raising millions in a dynamic global working environment alongside a team driven by a passion for animal welfare.

Join our family… be part of the end game.

Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? Chailey Heritage Foundation, is currently recruiting a Fundraising Manager and is looking for a dynamic, motivated and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team, running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Development Director, you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the Marketing team to further promote the work the charity does.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people. The Fundraising Manager will work closely with key staff who deliver frontline services and this role offers the right candidate a real opportunity see the impact of their work on the children, young people and the families who use our services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, proactive and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times
• Work closely with the Development Director to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy
• Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support
• Manage and take responsibility for major projects and events
• Support the Development Director in managing major donors

You will have a breadth of experience and a wealth of knowledge of different fundraising channels, be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package

For further information on the role please download and read the Fundraising Manager recruitment pack.

Strictly no Agencies

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.

Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Islington, London, EC1V. Due to coronavirus the role will be based at home until the London office reopens

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: Monday 8 February 2021 at 10am

Interview date: Wednesday 17 or Thursday 18 February 2021

There will be two stages of interviews. Successful candidates after the first round will be invited to a second interview which will take place week commencing Monday 22 February.

The Director of Fundraising and Engagement role at JDRF UK is an amazing internationally-focused opportunity for an ambitious and successful senior-level fundraiser with a proven track record of success. JDRF UK is a medical research charity that is part of a global network of partner charities. The funds we raise go towards our global research programme which funds world-class research to improve treatments and find cures for type 1 diabetes.

As the Director of Fundraising and Engagement, you will have the vision, determination and entrepreneurial flair to lead our award-winning fundraising team to deliver in excess of £8 million year on year, working towards the goal of £10 million voluntary income.

You will have a thorough understanding of a number of fundraising streams and have a track record of delivering income growth. You will be a leader who can motivate, drive and inspire a large fundraising team.

Not only is our research programme global, this role, unlike others, will provide you with the opportunity to work collaboratively with international colleagues and donors. The role and the organisation are international in every sense of the word.

You will need to be able to generate new ideas and ways of working that bring out the best in your people.

You will need to be a strategic thinker and have experience of delivering an income generation strategy. You will be a member of the Senior Management Team, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively across the organisation to deliver the best outcomes for JDRF.

You will be skilled at networking, building external relationships and have proven experience of nurturing and maintaining relationships with key donors, supporters and board directors. Most importantly, you will be a visionary leader, motivating the fundraising directorate to reach new heights in accordance with our organisation values.

You will find a supportive, collaborative and highly motivated team at JDRF, always striving to improve lives for people living with type 1. In 2020, we were voted as one of the top 10 Charities to Work For in Third Sector’s inaugural Best Charities to Work For list.

In return we offer flexible working, a generous annual leave entitlement rising with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket/bike loan and an Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and covering letter below.  Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the person specification with examples.

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

Brand Marketing Executive

£29,000pa

London or RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey (home working during Covid-19 restrictions)

We’re on the look-out for a creative, proactive and organised Brand Marketing Executive to join our fast-paced and friendly team. As Brand Marketing Executive you will be responsible for supporting the roll out of the brand positioning to ensure that RHS brand awareness and engagement continues to grow.

For more than 210 years the Royal Horticultural Society has been the force behind the nation’s gardening. Our vision is to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place. As a charity, the RHS aims to inspire a wide range of audiences by demonstrating the positive impact of gardening through all that we do including our gardens and shows, in our publications and online, and through our work in the community.

Key responsibilities of the Brand Marketing Executive role include:

• Supporting the Brand Marketing Manager in developing and delivering the brand and creative framework for the RHS
• Support the brand implementation project plan
• Be the brand guardian and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Manage a suite of brand guidelines and assets
• Support the development and delivery of RHS campaigns
• Work with key stakeholders on the development and delivery of brand partnerships

About you:

We’re looking for someone with at least 2 years’ experience. Having previously worked for a consumer brand or a charity would be an advantage. You’ll ideally have a love of gardening and plants, along with the following skills:

• A good understanding and foundation of brand and marketing
• A great eye for creative and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence colleagues at all levels
• Highly organised with demonstrable time management and project management skills
• Competent using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• A degree or equivalent with either a formal marketing qualification or demonstrable on the job marketing and brand training

The RHS provides a great range of benefits including pension, 25 days holiday, an employee assistance programme, free access to all RHS Gardens, a free monthly copy of The Garden magazine and free access to gardening advice.

It’s never been a more exciting time to join the RHS. We’re in the process of making a landmark £160 million investment into the future of horticulture. This will allow us to bring the joy of gardening to millions more people, delivering on our brand commitment of inspiring everyone to grow.

Apply via our website using the link by Monday 22 February.

Safeguarding

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share this commitment.

GRI Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature.  We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations.  We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.

Job Title:              Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland

Department:         Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department

Reports to:           Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Start Date:            1 April 2021

Salary:                  £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus

Job Outline:

The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
• Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
• Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
• Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
• Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
• Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
• Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
• Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
• Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
• Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
• Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
• An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives

Advantageous Skills:

• Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
• Good working knowledge of CRM software

Career Progression

GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision.  The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner.  Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.

Annual Leave

In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days

Application Deadline:  15th February 2021

Join us as an Intern within the tcc Foundation to learn how company giving and employee engagement can contribute to social impact for vulnerable children.We believe in a world more loyal, and a world more loyal starts with our people.  tcc global is a hugely successful and internationally recognised leader in loyalty marketing

This is a development opportunity with global impact and you will receive mentoring for the duration of the placement. In return, you will bring enthusiasm, energy, curiosity, brilliant digital communication skills and a flexible approach to your work.

About the Role

This internship would suit recent graduates and those looking to build a career in fundraising and making a difference to our society.As an Intern, you will be working closely with the Director of the Foundation to help develop the next stage of the Foundation to increase donations; improve employee engagement and their understanding of the lives of children who are struggling in the communities within which we all live and work.

Based between our offices in Heathrow and remotely from home, this is a varied and challenging fixed term internship for 12 months, with exposure to working across a wide range of activities including grant making, marketing, digital communications and corporate fundraising to improve the lives of children in need.Some of the ways you'll contribute is by:

Communications:

• Work with the Director to devise creative content ideas to grow our engagement across digital platforms. maximising its potential and monitoring its performance
• Design and create impactful content for all digital channels including website, social media and e-newsletters that are accessible and user-friendly.

Grant management with renowned and grass roots charities to include:

• Assist with partner, project and donor communications around project successes and key dates
• Monitor the project pages of the website to ensure they are up to date and engaging
• Monitor timely completion of reports on potential partners, presenting findings in accessible format

Support our employee fundraising and engagement programmes including:

• Help to organise meetings, workshops and webinars
• Support local office volunteering and fundraising
• Develop and test new fundraising and engagement activities that work globally, are culturally sensitive and viable whilst many teams are working at home.

About You

With previous volunteering or fundraising experience and the ability to comfortably work in a fast paced, dynamic and driven environment that is non-hierarchical and collaborative in its attitude, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Social Sciences or related field
• A good capacity for analysis and adaptation and the ability to plan, prioritize and organize
• High energy, resilience and a motivation
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• Digitally fluent – Instagram, Facebook, etc
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• A pragmatic approach to work, adaptability and be a team player

About the Benefits & Culture

Our culture is professional, entrepreneurial and focused around our people.  At the heart of our business are our core values, which we regard as fundamental to our way of working. We believe in Respect, Truth, Collaboration and Care while having fun!  Together with a competitive placement salary, we will:

• Ensure that you gain a wide range of fundraising and marketing experiences to boost your CV
• Ensure you have meaningful projects to work on
• Provide coaching and mentoring
• Respect and listen to your views and ideas
• Provide an encouraging and friendly working atmosphere

Skills you will Develop:

• Understanding of project cycle, project management skills and sub-granting processes in an international development / human rights context
• Knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable children particularly around hunger and safeguarding
• Understanding of direct service delivery initiatives in the countries within which tcc operates.
• Use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems such as Salesforce
• Use of Content Management System (CMS) such as WordPress and how to make website edits
• Use of social media for social impact in a work context
• Administration, data and team coordination.

About the tcc Foundation

Set up in 2017, the tcc foundation is a corporate foundation that aims to create brighter beginnings for children around the world. The Foundation’s mission is to support children’s development in meaningful, measurable and innovative ways by funding and helping to ensure:

• Children aren’t hungry and have access to good nutrition
• Vulnerable children are protected to enable them to thrive

To lead and deliver a sustainable and high-performing fundraising function that delivers a sustainable mix of income streams founded upon excellent donor relationship development and stewardship and that is aligned to the Blesma strategic plan and is compliant with UK legislation and regulation governing fundraising activity.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising

· With the Operations Director, contribute to the development and implementation of the strategic plan for fundraising that is aligned to the overarching business objectives.

· Prepare annual fundraising operational plan and associated budgets factoring in risk and compliance.

· Identify development opportunities in major partnership fundraising with individuals and organisational donors.

· Ensure accuracy and completeness of the Association’s fundraising activity that evidences compliance with legislation and regulation and that exceeds minimum standards.

· Ensure that the measures are in place to deliver excellent donor experience and that they are thanked appropriately for their support.

· Ensure that all data is collected, managed and stored appropriately in compliance with GDPR.

· Report against agreed income targets and other performance indicators to the Executive Management Team and trustees.  Assess key issues, report budget variance and make recommendations.

· Represent Blesma externally to relevant audiences and stakeholders.  Participate in appropriate professional networking and development events.

· Manage external suppliers to derive best value.

· Lead and motivate the fundraising teams to deliver against agreed KPIs through clear direction, delegation and regular feedback on key activities.

· Manage and support direct reports in line with organisational employment legislation and corporate policies and procedures – Corporate Partnership Manager, Trusts Manager, Database Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager and Community and Events Senior Fundraising Officer.

· As a member of the Executive Team, contribute to wider business strategy development, future workforce planning and supporting organisational change.

· Champion the professional integrity of Blesma and foster a culture which promotes innovation and constantly strives for excellence.

· Work to promote the development of a fundraising ‘aware’ organisation.

· Act as deputy for the Operations Director on fundraising matters as required

Financial 

• Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed income and expenditure targets.
• Monitor, analyse and report on income and expenditure variances to support the month end and quarterly forecasting process. 
• Identify shortfalls in performance and, with support from the Operations Director, prepare and implement contingency plans to ensure financial targets are met.
• Adhere to all Blesma financial policies and guidelines and ensure all financial documentation is produced to agreed deadlines.

Organisational

• Work with relevant Blesma departments to achieve targets, objectives, and strategic priorities identified in the Fundraising and Marketing strategy.
• Have a good working knowledge of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and impact including relevant achievements through use of internal resources.

Additional responsibilities

• Undertake project work when requested by the Operations Director.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Operations Director.

The Main Duties above are issued for the purpose of guidance and may be subject to variation.

Key Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours: 

Competencies

• Ability to generate and execute a fundraising plan.
• Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets.
• Ability to confidently ask supporters to raise money and continue their support for Blesma.
• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products. 
• Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters.
• Ability to identify the best use of time and resources (own and supporters) to maximise income.
• Ability to recognise and reward people’s contribution.

Experience

• Proven experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors.
• Experience of preparing and applying financial reports and commentary.
• Experience of working in a customer/supporter focused environment.
• Experience of events planning.
• Experience of line management.
• Experience of planning and delivery.

Skills

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills. 
• Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone.
• Strong, confident presentation skills.
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of Windows, MS office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge).
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the charity sector.
• Understanding of fundraising.
• Understanding of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and achievements.
• Understanding of sector best practice and relevant fundraising/charity legislation (data protection act, health and safety, etc.).

Other

• Willing to work unsociable hours, travel and stay away from home as required.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience in the voluntary sector.

This job description covers the main tasks expected to be involved in undertaking the job and the main characteristics and qualities required of the jobholder.  It is not meant to be all embracing and other tasks may be assigned to the jobholder as necessary and/or operational needs dictate.

Corporate and Community Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Location: Cambridge
Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 pro rata, per annum

About the role:

The current post holder has developed excellent, long-term relationships and links within our community, supporters and the public and private sectors.  She has had considerable success in raising funds through ground level fundraisers and events with the corporate sponsors and the local community.

We are looking for a dynamic, confident and experienced person to join our very creative and supportive team and to build on the excellence and achievements to date.  You will enjoy being part of a team and have excellent communication and people skills. You will nurture team and volunteer contributions to assist you in your work. Strong customer facing and relational skills and the ability to confidently communicate is essential to this role.

Ideally the successful candidate will have at least three years’ experience of Corporate and Community Fundraising, or similar commercial experience.

A self-starter, you will have proven success, be self-motivated and goal oriented, a strategic and innovative thinker and possess the ability to work under your own steam as well as being part of a team. With the ability to manage multiple relationships with a variety of stakeholders, you have a passion for creating opportunities for people with learning disabilities.

You have a mindset which includes the ability to monetise your work, planning and delivering events, staying focused on relationships which lead to increases in revenue, benefits in kind or volunteer hours. You will have sound knowledge and understanding of supporter relationship management and enjoy the challenge of building relationships within the community

You love the challenge of meeting new people, asking for support for the charity and maintaining and developing relationships. In return you will find a uniquely positive 'can-do' environment and a very supportive team which enjoys trying new challenges.

This is a part-time (30 hours/week position) with 5 weeks holiday/year and 8 Bank Holidays pro rata. The salary range will be between £30,000 and £35,000 pro rata depending on experience.

About Rowan

Established in 1984 Rowan achieves its charitable and legal aims through its Arts Centre in Chesterton, Cambridge, which works with adults who all experience learning disabilities and very often associated physical disabilities and mental health needs.

We currently have 6 studios and work in a number of art forms and media. These include wood, print, textiles, ceramics, mixed media, drama, music and movement. Each of our sessions are headed up by arts and crafts professionals who work alongside our students. We currently have 18 staff members and 30 volunteers.

We provide a safe and creative environment where our beneficiaries can grow creatively and, as importantly, meet their friends and grow in confidence and self-esteem as they and their artwork is valued.

Rowan’s short-term and longer-term aims and objectives are driven by our continuing programme towards providing the very best experience for each of our students. We endeavour to make life interesting, fulfilling and enjoyable.

We are a community-facing, growing, proactive and forward-looking organisation and leader within our sector.

The deadline for applications is 21 February 2021.

To apply for this role please click the apply button and attach your CV, with two references, and a covering letter. It will be sent automatically to us.

A job description is attached to help you with your application.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

No agencies please.

Wanted! Experienced Marketer with strong experience of digital and direct channels for contract in membership body

Marketing Executive - Up to £35,000 - 12 months FTC - South West London

THE COMPANY
Our client is a professional membership body with amazing offices in South West London (although everyone is obviously working remotely for the foreseeable future). They have a great working environment and fabulous opportunities for candidates to learn and grow.

THE ROLE
You will take ownership of multi channel campaigns with a focus on direct and digital marketing in order to deliver growth through acquisition and retention, in particular
- email marketing
- segmenting of data to reach the right audience and analysis to optimise the campaigns
- development of messaging and strong segmented marketing copy
- working with inhouse specialist and design teams

YOU
This Marketing Executive opportunity is considerably more senior and involved than your average marketing exec job would be which is reflected in the requirements.

The successful candidate has
- extensive experience of planning, delivering and analysing complex, multi-channel marketing campaigns with a focus on digital and direct
- an excellent track record of email marketing and automation
- strong experience of data segmenting and analysis
- excellent copy writing and communications skills
- experience dealing with internal and external suppliers and stakeholders

Previous experience of having work in a membership body would be desirable but not a must have.

If you can tick the boxes above we'd like to hear from you NOW!

Marketing Executive - Up to £35,000 - 12 months FTC - South West London

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Marketing, Digital and Creative Recruitment - The Stopgap Way.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families through recruiting and training volunteers to provide family support. Our vision is to be a society in which every parent / carer has the support they need to give their children the best start in life.

Home-Start Kirklees have a new vacancy. The post is full-time and open to job share.

We are currently recruiting for:

Fundraising Manager

37 hours per week - annual salary NJC scale SCP 30 £33,782

We have a new vacant post available for a Fundraising Manager, who will be required to increase the profile of Home-Start Kirklees for the purpose of raising funds to achieve long term financial sustainability for the business, and take a lead on marketing, fundraising and bid writing. Working as part of the senior team, the postholder will also deputise for the Director during absence. Some evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. The post holder will report to the Director.

Essential requirements include:

• Successful experience in fundraising, bid writing and marketing.
• Experience of generating income for sustainability.
• Full ability to use IT and social media.
• Ability to work as part of a team with supervisory support.
• Understand confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Car driver/owner (expenses will be paid)

Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals.  We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and the receipt of appropriate references.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2021 (12 noon)

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 2nd March 2021

(subject to change by Home-Start if required due to restrictions)

In Memory Fundraising Officer

Full Time 37.5 hours per week (flexible and part time working by agreement)

Salary up to £30,000

Leeds Hospitals Charity

Leeds Hospitals Charity is proud to support Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The Trust comprises seven hospitals and a dental institute, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James University Hospital, Leeds Children’s Hospital and Leeds Cancer Centre.  At Leeds Hospitals Charity, we work with NHS staff to improve the experience of patients and families. We’re passionate about healthcare and about making our hospitals amazing.

The Role

This is an exciting new role giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop our In Memory offering.  The role reports to the Head of Individual Giving and will work closely with the other members of the Fundraising team, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust staff and volunteers.

The focus of this role will be to champion In Memory Giving both internally to Hospital teams and volunteers and externally to the community and local businesses.

Responsible for the delivery of a new and sizeable income stream, this role will identify, develop and implement plans to maximise income and ensure a regular flow of income to achieve annual targets.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:

• proven experience of in memory fundraising /marketing in a product management or development role,
• developed new, audience-led products and propositions, and monitored their ongoing effectiveness,
• experience of fundraising and stewardship with a passion for supporting in memory donors.

You will:

• be highly organised, detail focused and sensitive when leading on our In Memory Giving programme,
• be an innovator and be able to creatively market this important aspect of fundraising,
• have excellent communication skills with the ability to empathise and build relationships.

To apply for this position please send a copy of your up to date CV with a covering letter.

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021.