High Value Partnership Executive

Job Title:  High Value Partnership Executive

Reports to: Head of Corporate Partnerships

Contract: Permanent (35 hours per week)

Salary: £28k per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

Location: Home based initially - moving to Lambeth office when restrictions allow

The Vision Foundation believes passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. We strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented.

The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and advocacy.  We’ve been going for a hundred years and following a cultural and organisational re-shaping, including changing our name and branding, we have the energy and drive of a start-up. 

We need a Partnerships Executive to join our successful and growing fundraising team to help develop and manage approaches and partnerships with the corporate sector, major donors and grants/foundations.  The role will work closely with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Grants Manager and the Centenary Appeal Manager to research and develop new opportunities across the core high value income streams.  This post will manage a portfolio of current partnerships and will require excellent communication skills and a high level of organisation. Also needed is a love of building relationships and the energy and enthusiasm to work externally to motivate supporters and partners and internally to develop applications and proposals.

You will be joining the organisation at an incredibly exciting time and have the opportunity to develop your skills in fundraising and partnership management with an organisation who has ambitious growth plans over the next five years.

Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to Vision Foundation’s overall fundraising strategy as a member of the Fundraising Team
• Research, approach and develop new corporate partnership opportunities as agreed with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, managing a pipeline of corporate fundraising activity
• Research, approach and develop new trust and foundation opportunities as agreed with the Grants Manager, managing a pipeline of trust supporters
• Manage a portfolio of existing partnerships across the high value team, providing exceptional supporter care and delivering successful partnerships
• Provide general administration support across the fundraising team as required
• Develop partnerships and stewarding them where possible to become long-term supporters of Vision Foundation
• Supporting the development and delivery of partner fundraising and associated activities, attending in person where required
• Provide written reports to trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as required
• Work closely with the Events team and the Centenary Appeal Manager to maximise the effectiveness of engagement and stewardship events in supporting the development of existing and prospective relationships.
• Provide general admin and event support for the delivery of the partner and stewardship events portfolio.
• Support with the development of innovative proposals in conjunction with colleagues
• Confidently present the key messages of the Vision Foundation and encourage support via a variety of media including informal conversations, networking, presentations, written literature
• Set and monitor budgets, in conjunction with the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Grants Manager and Centenary Appeal Manager
• Use ThankQ, the fundraising database, to effectively administer and manage partnership activities
• Manage high value administration ensuring that all donations and income are correctly recorded, tracked and thanked
• To work at all times in compliance with the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice and data protection legislation

Requirements:

• Relevant fundraising and relationship management experience
• Experience of using a CRM database to support relationship management
• Proven ability to engage, inspire and enthuse a range of supporters to raise funds and nurture relationships
• A commitment to undertake training where required and an enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences
• Excellent communicator in formal and informal communications, both verbally and in writing, to all stakeholders
• Good understanding of prospect research methods
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport
• Communicate sensitively; negotiating effectively to generate major support among people from diverse backgrounds and all levels
• Creative thinking, imaginative and entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• IT literate with experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and databases
• A commitment to Vision Foundation’s values namely, collaborate, empower, intelligent, courageous

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Degree or equivalent
• Professional or academic qualification in fundraising
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising techniques

Personal qualities:

• An understanding of and commitment to London’s blind and partially sighted people
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Self-motivated, team worker with ability to work autonomously as required
• Willingness to work flexibly where required
• Approachable, creative, ‘can-do’ attitude

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as Vision Foundation develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Fundraising Partnerships Executive

Location: Wimbledon, London, with an element of working from home and occasional working from our other easy to access locations in South London.

Salary: £31,827

Position Type: Full Time 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) we will consider reduced hours or other flexible working arrangements

Evolve Housing + Support works in the London Boroughs of Bromley, Merton, Croydon, Lambeth, and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. We are the third largest provider of homelessness accommodation in London and work with people of all ages, providing housing, support and guidance to empower them towards independent living and to building a better life.

We’re looking for a Partnerships Executive to join our team and work closely with the Fundraising Team Leader as an integral part of our small Fundraising and Communications Team.  We need someone who can help us to deliver high quality partnership opportunities with external supporters to increase annual income for our Community Services.

We are a flexible, friendly, and supportive team who work hard to constantly improve the way we work.  Our days and weeks are busy but there is a lot of support and a chance for you to develop your skills in the Fundraising profession in an organisation who put people first.

In this role you will:

Demonstrate your skills as a talented fundraiser. This role offers a great opportunity to deliver your own creative approach to utilising Evolve Housing + Support assets to generate new income. You will be primarily responsible for securing new corporate and community partnerships as well as managing existing partnerships, to help deliver our Fundraising Strategy. In doing so, you’ll enable Evolve to support more of London’s most vulnerable people.

You will need to be:

Enthusiastic about growing new and current partnership opportunities through skilled account management and meaningful fundraising packages

Confident, organised, and self-motivated

Experienced in generating new income and building charitable partnerships that add value to our services

Proficient in Microsoft Office, with Word and Excel to intermediate/advanced level

Experienced in working with Fundraising CRM systems, data management and reporting

Willing to go the extra mile in support of the homeless individuals we work with

Our benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. occupational sick pay, contributory group pension scheme free life assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Tech scheme, Health insurance perks (medicash). 

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion steering group and have engagement across the business. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including people who have experienced homelessness to ensure our colleagues reflect the diversity of the people we support and society. We particularly invite applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic backgrounds as well as people with disabilities.

Charity People are working with the amazing Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to find a Corporate Partnerships Executive to play a pivotal role in securing mid value partnerships for this incredible charity. You will join a high performing team, which is a growing entity within the charity.

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Executive
Organisation: Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000
Location: Chelsea, London
Flexibility: 2/3 days from home
Required: CV and cover letter
Closing Date: Thursday 27th May 2021

About the Charity

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. They ensure their nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.
From funding state-of-the-art equipment and groundbreaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, they will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

The charity is at the end of an ambitious three-year strategy that has successfully delivered significant growth to our income. Along with funding an existing world-class programme of research, treatment, and care, they are also in the final stages of raising £70 million, their biggest capital appeal ever, to build the Oak Cancer Centre that will provide radical new solutions for the research and treatment of cancer. This really is an exciting time to join an incredible charity.

About the role

As Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will be responsible for supporting the Senior New Business Manager and Head of Corporate Partnerships to identify, cultivate and secure new five, six and seven figure partnerships, ensuring development of a dynamic and growing pipeline. You will also be account managing a portfolio of mid-level existing corporate partners, supporting the Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver high-level partnerships and project-managing key campaigns, where required.

We are looking for a motivated and target driven fundraiser who is comfortable in a busy, yet rewarding environment. You will have no end of motivation from the charity itself, given the amazing impact of the charity and so many people.

Our focus will be on an excellent Corporate Fundraiser with proven experience working in a target driven environment. An excellent communicator, writer and networker, you will maximise the relationships with existing corporate supporters and offer appropriate opportunities to work with the organisation.

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to take a significant step along his or her corporate fundraising journey. You could not be in a better team, this role will propel the successful applicant to even more exciting opportunities down the line.

If you are interested and wish to find out more, please contact Stuart at Charity People.

We have a brand new role for a Corporate Partnerships Executive to join the Income team at Samaritans. As Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will proactively deliver and maximise our brand-new and largest £1m+ corporate partnership at Samaritans. 

This is a brilliant opportunity to work on an important issue at a critical time. As the country recovers from the pandemic, we must ensure we have the right measures in place to support mental health and prevent suicide. Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide and together we can make change that saves lives.

• Permanent
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• Home-based with regular travel across the UK, including Reading and Surrey (Central Office)
• £28,000-£31,000 per annum plus benefits

About the team

Joining a growing team of 8 in Corporate Partnerships – you will be responsible for the day to day account management of one or our largest partners. Corporate partnerships play an increasingly important role in growing Samaritans fundraising capacity but also raising awareness of the charity in new and different environments. 

About Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity that provides support to people who are struggling to cope. Last year our volunteers responded to a call for help every seven seconds, and with more than 20,000 volunteers and over 150 staff, our volunteers and staff have been providing emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for over 60 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day account management for one of our largest £1m+ partnerships, supported by the Corporate Fundraising Manager
• Provide Account Management support to our other Charity of the Year partnerships – including organisations within the Financial Services and Construction industries 
• Build relationships with key stakeholders, writing proposals, developing, and delivering presentations
• Achieve personal fundraising targets for each key partnership
• Develop funding proposals and progress reports for supporters

The Person

• Previous work experience within Account Management, Sales, Event Management or Marketing
• Strong presentation skills with experience of presenting to large groups
• Experience of independently working to meet specific objectives
• Track record of working to and meeting targets
• Experience of giving a high level of customer care
• Previous experience working within the Charity/ Third Sector (desirable)
• Experience of managing or working with volunteers (desirable)
• Previous experience in Charity Fundraising & Events or an Account Management role, developing a charity partner relationship (desirable)
• Knowledge of a wide range of fundraising techniques including Charity of year partnerships, Cause Related Marketing, events and sponsorship (desirable)

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

If this sounds like a great role for you, apply through our careers website today. This role will close for applications on 21/05/2021.

Do you want to play a key role securing partnerships with businesses to support St Mungo’s mission to end homelessness? Do you want to be part of a growing, dynamic and ambitious team?

At St Mungo’s our people come from all walks of life. We welcome the skills and experience they are able to bring with them from outside the charity sector, as well as within. Joining the St Mungo’s corporate partnerships team, you will be fully supported in getting to grips with the both the charity and housing sector, and you will soon be playing a crucial role in developing partnerships which in turn will enable us to support nearly 32, 000 people a year who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Like our people, our corporate partnership activity is varied and diverse. No one day is alike. We offer businesses a range of opportunities to invest in our mission to end homelessness and rebuild lives, generate positive PR and brand reputation, increase staff engagement through fundraising, training and volunteering and reach new audiences through mutually beneficial commercial opportunities.

Over the past two years St Mungo’s have seen significant growth in corporate partnerships. We are proud to have long-term strategic partnerships with a range of businesses including Jo Malone London, Taylor Wimpey, Nationwide and Barratt Developments who share our commitment to ending homelessness and rebuilding lives. During Covid-19 St Mungo’s have received exceptional support from the business community towards our pandemic response through funds, supplies and expertise.

The Corporate Partnerships Executive will support the Corporate Partnerships Development Lead to research and identify suitable prospects, develop excellent relationships and produce high quality pitches and proposals to secure new partnerships.

What we’re looking for

In order to be successful in this role you will be a strong and strategic relationship manager with excellent communications skills. You will be ambitious and enjoy working as part of a fast-paced, passionate and creative team. You will also be incredibly organised to manage a busy workload and meet agreed deadlines.

This role is a perfect step for someone who wants to enter the charity or fundraising sector with lots of opportunity for learning and development or someone already within the sector looking for a new challenge within a growing and ambitious team.

St Mungo’s is a diverse and inclusive work place and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Our clients and supporters are at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for someone who shares our vision, passion and commitment to ending homelessness. St Mungo’s is at the forefront of supporting individuals experiencing, or who have experienced, homelessness. Our work is more crucial now than ever before as we support our clients throughout the covid-19 pandemic and ensure that no one who has been housed during this time returns to homelessness.

What we offer

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are a Disability Confident Employer, in the top 50 of Inclusive Employers, in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020

We have eight great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carers and Parents, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work

• Flexible Working and Pension

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 19/20 we supported over 32,800 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document available’ tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 21 May 2021

Interview and assessments on: 1 and 2 June 2021, to take place via video call  

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Employer Partnerships Executive
• Home Based (with some travel to Head Office required

• 35 hours per week • Up to £28,000 per annum
 
The role
To play a key part in the success of the ambitious Employer Services & Partnerships team, within the Health & Wellbeing Income Generation function. This role is responsible for providing an exceptional experience to Ben’s employer partners, promoting, and implementing partnership activity, ensuring strong relationships in line with Ben’s fundraising strategy and organisational objectives.
Key responsibilities • Work with the Employer Partnerships Manager and other Fundraising colleagues, to help plan and implement the corporate fundraising strategy for Ben. • Ensure that all prospects and opportunities identified by the Employer Partnerships Manager are accurately recorded to generate sustainable funding and deliver income and expenditure targets. • Ensure that all existing and new corporate partners records are updated with the most recent information to ensure that Salesforce is current at all times  • Work within Ben policies and procedures at all times. • Manage queries and correspondence from partners, providing timely responses and recording all details on Salesforce • Work closely with the Employer Partnerships Manager to manage employer relationships and ensure a positive and seamless customer experience • Co-ordinate and extract data, produces report and manage dashboards in Salesforce • Co-ordinate GDPR assessments for all mailings, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures • Work with colleagues across the wider H&W Income Generation function to ensure that relevant promotional material is available and monitor stock levels if appropriate  • Attend meetings and automotive industry events as requested by the Employer Partnerships Manager with accounts to develop and maintain relationships  • Work with Employer Partnerships Manager to produce and embed communications plans for partners that increase financial support, event participation and uptake of employer services and training  • Provide corporate partners with excellent stewardship, a good understanding of Ben’s work, and a positive feeling about their engagement. • Support Fundraising colleagues to ensure that all data is up to date and accurate.

 
 
 
Ben - Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund. Registered office: Lynwood Court, Lynwood Village, Rise Road, Ascot SL5 0FG.  A charity registered in England and Wales (no.297877) and Scotland (no.SC039842). A company limited by guarantee, registered  in England and Wales (no.02163894). Registered with the Homes and Communities Agency (no. LH 3766). 
 
 
• Ensure the effective management of partners’ contact information and activities on the database. • Ensure that all partners receive an exceptional experience when they interact with Ben • To value and support diversity and equality of opportunity for our partners and colleagues.
About you
We are looking for an ambitious individual who is amazing at developing and managing relationships, putting the supporter first and ensuring they enjoy an exceptional journey with us. You will have experience of working in a target driven environment and using a CRM to record, inform and report on fundraising and supporter activity. This role is a mix of both account management and sales, and you should be able to influence/negotiate at all levels and be organised. Experience in or an understanding of the automotive industry, although not necessary, would be advantageous.
 
Benefits
 
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays • Contributory pension scheme – matched at 4% • Referral scheme • Life assurance • Discount on certain car brands
About Ben
Ben is an independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry, providing support for life for its people and their family dependents. Ben is focused on delivering care and support to enable total health & wellbeing through working and later life.
 
Ben provides free and confidential advice and support focused on the main areas of peoples’ health and wellbeing: financial, physical, mental and social, supporting people at whatever stage of life. Everyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry can access Ben's support. 
 
By working in partnership with automotive industry companies, Ben can help them to support their people through life’s challenges and build a stronger, more resilient automotive industry. Ben is dedicated to working closely with employers to help support their people, and therefore the industry as a whole.
 

  If you  are ambitious and motivated and want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, get in touch with us.
 

We have a great opportunity for a Fundraising Executive (Partnerships) for a wonderful homelessness charity. This is an exciting role to develop income from corporates and the community within a small, hands on team.

The Role
To join a small team and support the delivery of the organisations fundraising strategy with support and guidance from the Fundraising Manager.
To maximise existing partnerships and community relationships, to increase income.
To be pro active and hands on, eager to identify opportunities for partnerships and development.
To actively seek out new prospects for new business partnership opportunities and to make approaches/pitches to organisations.
Research prospects and maintain the pipeline of long-term and short-term income from warm and cold contacts in line with the Fundraising Strategy.
To work with the Fundraising Team, Communications Team and Service Teams to develop and promote a portfolio of fundraising packages to increase sponsorship for services and projects.
To provide excellent account management, ensuring that all partners receive the highest standard of care and feel that their contribution is recognised valued and actively acknowledged to encourage and develop long term partnerships.
To help develop fundraising campaigns in conjunction with Communications and Service teams.

The Candidate
To have genuine empathy for homelessness as a cause.
Track record of generating new business within corporate, community and/or events fundraising.
Experience of maintaining systems to accurately record information.
Experience of managing projects from start to finish.
Excellent planning and organising skills which include good time management, multi-tasking, personal self-management.
Strong project planning skills, reporting and followup.

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 unsuccessfnd 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.

Fundraising Partnership Executive / Fundraiser 

Location: Wimbledon, London, with an element of working from home and occasional working from our other easy to access locations in South London

Salary: £31,827

Contract Type: Permanent 

Position Type: Full Time

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) we will consider reduced hours or other flexible working arrangements

Closing date: Thursday 13 May 2021

Interview dates: 20th May 2021

Our client works in the London Boroughs of Bromley, Merton, Croydon, Lambeth, and the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. They are the third largest provider of homelessness accommodation in London and work with people of all ages, providing housing, support and guidance to empower them towards independent living and to building a better life.

They’re looking for a Partnerships Executive to join their team and work closely with the Fundraising Team Leader as an integral part of their small Fundraising and Communications Team. They need someone who can help them to deliver high quality partnership opportunities with external supporters to increase annual income for their Community Services.

They are a flexible, friendly, and supportive team who work hard to constantly improve the way they work. Their days and weeks are busy but there is a lot of support and a chance for you to develop your skills in the Fundraising profession in an organisation who put people first.

In this role you will:

Demonstrate your skills as a talented fundraiser. This role offers a great opportunity to deliver your own creative approach to utilising their assets to generate new income. You will be primarily responsible for securing new corporate and community partnerships as well as managing existing partnerships, to help deliver their Fundraising Strategy. In doing so, you’ll enable them to support more of London’s most vulnerable people.

You will need to be:

• Enthusiastic about growing new and current partnership opportunities through skilled account management and meaningful fundraising packages
• Confident, organised, and self-motivated
• Experienced in generating new income and building charitable partnerships that add value to their services
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with Word and Excel to intermediate/advanced level
• Experienced in working with Fundraising CRM systems, data management and reporting
• Willing to go the extra mile in support of the homeless individuals they work with

The full Job Description & Person Specification for the role is also available. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then they would love to hear from you!

Our clients benefits

Competitive salary, comprehensive training and development programme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. occupational sick pay, contributory group pension scheme free life assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Tech scheme, Health insurance perks (medicash). 

Our client are an equal opportunities employer. They are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, they have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion steering group and have engagement across the business. They encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including people who have experienced homelessness to ensure their colleagues reflect the diversity of the people they support and society. They particularly invite applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic backgrounds as well as people with disabilities.

The Opportunity

As the Partnerships Officer, you will perform a central function in supporting and advising colleagues developing strategic partnerships at country, regional and global level. You will provide critical support to advance Plan’s engagement with youth-led networks and organisations whilst also conducting research and gathering intelligence around emerging partnership trends.

Working cross organisationally, you will be responsible for helping to maximise opportunities to advance both programmatic and influencing collaborations that contribute to Plan International’s mission and purpose, as well as completing a range of duties to support partnership development efforts across the team

The Individual

We are looking to recruit a proactive individual who has knowledge of current issues and trends in international development and the Girls’ Rights space and who has knowledge of INGOs and/or other civil society organisations. You will need to be aware of the power dynamics and privilege involved in partnerships and be passionate and committed to actively dismantling systems of oppression; employing an intersectional feminist, anti-racist and decolonial lens wherever possible.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills and you have the capacity to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Working in a fast-paced team environment, with strong communication skills, and an aptitude to prioritise tasks and manage workloads.

Location: Global Hub, Woking UK, or flexible location - in most locations where Plan International has a legal entity and you have the pre-existing right to live and work. Our preference is for the person to the based closet to the point of impact.

Type of Role: Permanent

Reports to: Head of Global Partnership Development

Salary: We will be happy to disclose the salary and applicable benefits to applicants as part of this process, however, please kindly note that this will vary according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore, it is not possible to include full details here. If you were based in the UK, we would expect to pay between £30,000 - £38,000

Closing Date: Sunday 23 May 2021

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

1 Grants Management

• Support the management of grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units and AKF(UK)’s programme finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget; proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively
• Undertake coordination and administrative tasks related to grants, including collecting and forwarding information to different units and any necessary follow up tasks specified
• Support the maintenance and updating of grant management tools and tracking systems

2 Resource Mobilisation

• Support the review and strengthening of concept notes and proposals across a wide array of sectors
• Conduct due diligence of new partners (donors, NGOs, universities, etc.) in coordination with AKF(UK)’s programme finance team and AKF’s global programmes team
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• Research, scan and source relevant information regarding new donors and funding opportunities to identify potential funding matches and gather intelligence around European and Asian donors
• Prepare donor briefs and talking points for donor meetings, referencing latest donor strategies, field-level discussions and possible donor/AKDN matches to consider positioning during meetings
• Coordinate (bi-)monthly conference calls, organising the resource mobilisation tracker and relevant documents for specific units to support pipeline management processes
• Support the maintenance and updating of resource mobilisation tools and tracking systems

* Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred

 * Skills

• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Ability to communicate AKDN/AKF values and strategic plan effectively to partners and colleagues
• Creativity and critical thinking
• Efficient project management
• Must be an entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• The ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships diplomatically with colleagues, governance entities and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Strong financial literacy, including the ability to review detailed budgets and financial reports
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel, and familiarity with Apple platforms  

* Knowledge

• Knowledge of international development
• Understanding and knowledge of the UK/European donor landscape preferred

* Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience
• Experience in developing and writing proposals, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources
• Experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders desirable

StreetGames is a fast moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of deprived communities.

Our aim is to help young people and communities enjoy lives that are healthier, safer and more successful through sport and physical activity.

To do that, we work with community organisations to engage young people from lower socio-economic groups through sport and physical activity at the right time, in the right place, at the right price, in the right style and with the right people.

The role if the Partnership Sustainability Lead will form a crucial part of our approach to growing participation in sport among young people from the communities we work in. Working in an area team, reporting to the Area Lead and collaborating closely with local Doorstep Sport Advisors and Fieldworkers, the Partnership Sustainabiluty Lead role will help community organiations to access new sources of income for the delivery of the local sporting offer through their abiluty to link the needs of inverstors in wider social outcomes with community organisations capability.

The Partnership Sustainabity Lead will support both the national and regional work of the StreetGames Fundraising Team; ensuring national priorities are reflected in local work undertaken with groups of orgnisations and individual community organisations.

Who are we looking for?
StreetGames is looking for candidates with experience of successfully developing collaborative funding bids and proposals working with multiple partners.

You will have excellent networking and relationship building skills with the ability to apply these to a range of local, regional and national organisations.

With strong written communication skills, you can write concise and coherent funding bids, drawing on your experience of working with a range of different funders and stakeholders.

You will also be an excellent relationship builder and manager with experience of working collaboratively with funders and partners.

As the successful candidate you will be a self-starter maximising your excellent comunication and people management skills. Outcomes and solutions focussed, you will possess a good knowledge of wider social outcomes and ways to address them for people living in the communities we interact and work with through sport and physical activity.

The role is offered as a full time post.

Partnerships Officer

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year to achieve their potential. From Autumn 2021 we will have thirty-seven centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

At this exciting time in our evolution, the Partnerships Officer will play a key role in ensuring the charity maintains and develops some of its key relationships with universities and independent schools. This role will also be key in creating a multi-year strategic plan of challenge and event fundraising, and increasing event fundraising income.

You will be a confident networker who will enjoy dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact with a very wide range of people at all times projecting a positive image of the charity. You’ll be meticulous, organised and work to high standards, with a sharp eye for detail. You’ll also be keen to develop your skills and be proactive in helping us to improve and innovate.

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.

If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit a Partnership Fundraising Officer to secure long-term, high value, mutually beneficial corporate and non-corporate partners across a range of disciplines, including Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship.

You will also be responsible for researching key prospective sectors and companies, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Head of Fundraising.  You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate experience in corporate fundraising new business or a sales experience within the voluntary and/or commercial sector.

Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer - New Business

We are seeking an experienced and driven new business focused Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer to join our Development team in Kew Foundation. 

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. 

You will need a demonstrable track record of securing new business from corporate prospects (75% of role focus) and managing corporate accounts (25%). This is a fantastic opportunity to support the development of corporate fundraising at Kew, and you will be responsible for building relationships with and pitching to some of the leading companies in the UK and further afield.  You will have a strong understanding of effective corporate fundraising techniques, the motivations for corporate involvement in charity partnerships, a highly professional and creative approach as well as experience of achieving agreed financial targets.  You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks and work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines.

An interest in the mission of Kew and an understanding of Science and Horticulture would be an advantage.

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: 21/05/2021

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.