The Development team is responsible for generating annual income of £2m through membership and philanthropy, partnerships with businesses, and support from grant giving bodies.

Working within the Development team, you will be responsible for the stewardship and growth of the Friends, Patrons and philanthropy programmes, ensuring that they're bringing supporters closer to their work. If you’re a creative thinker who would enjoy the challenge of running active fundraising campaigns whilst opportunity-spotting new income generation potential, you’ll flourish in this role.

As they open their new home in central Leeds, following the £18m capital redevelopment, you will have the opportunity to play a key part in delivering supporter satisfaction and achieving strong donor retention rates. You’ll be joining a team that works collaboratively and strategically but always with a focus on the company’s objectives, as well as playing an important part in driving income to support their work on stage and off.

To apply, please read the job pack and complete the application form. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, and if you're applying under the Disability Confident Committed Scheme, please contact them via their website.

Individual Giving Requirements:

• Pride yourself on attention to detail and can write compelling copy
• Are a proven multi-tasker with an assertive approach and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Are driven with a proactive approach to meeting agreed income targets
• Can work independently and use your initiative to make decisions and problem solve
• Have demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising environment with direct contact with supporters and stakeholders
• Have a good understanding of fundraising for the arts
• Have sound interpersonal skills and can work effectively with a wide range of people
• Are hungry to learn on the job and build your fundraising skills and abilities

About their organisation:

Our client is an opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. They tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, they also programme their own venue, with an enormous diversity of activity.

Our client is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire - role will be combination of in office/home working.

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £22,500

Benefits: 33 days holiday annually (incl. 8 statutory holidays), Company pension with a 5.5% employer contribution and 2.5% employee contribution, Ticket discounts or complimentary tickets to productions, concerts and events, Salary sacrifice schemes, high street discounts and travelcard schemes, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Deadline For applications: Monday 1st November 2021

Interview Date: Monday 8th November 2021

You may have experience of the following: Individual Giving, Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Partner Relationships, Charity, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 103 825

RSPH is recruiting for a motivated, experienced and talented senior marketing professional to lead the development and growth of our marketing and communications output.  We are looking for an individual with experience across the marketing mix who is able to successfully harness insight to deliver commercial success and impact in our influence and voice. You will be equally at home leading on marketing strategy as you are focused on the delivery of the tactical detail.

In return you will have the opportunity to work for an organisation driven by purpose, values, passionate people and impact.

The Challenge

RSPH is the world’s oldest public health organisation, with 170 years of history and a Royal Charter.  We are currently developing our strategy and are at the beginning of a change process.

Our income is generated across a number of income streams including:

• Qualifications – we are an awarding body, working with over 600 Centres across the UK
• Our membership – over 6,000 members, with a quarter based outside the UK
• Our education products including journals, digital learning , conferences
• Corporate memberships
• Commissioned programmes in public health

Some of these income streams work across multiple markets, both B2B and B2C.  A number of these markets are challenging, both in the context of the pandemic and over the longer term.

You can find more details in our Annual Report

Job Purpose: To build and lead our marketing function

To do so, key activities will be:

• Develop and lead the marketing function for RSPH, working with the Commercial Director to drive growth in profitability that supports the impact we seek.
• Drive the development and implementation of the marketing communications strategy that supports the Business Plan (developed by the Commercial Director). 
• Lead the marketing communications, developing our brand messaging, manage our social media, advertising and SEO, driving our outbound campaigns.  Testing, measuring and analysing will allow you to develop insight into what works and what doesn’t for RSPH.
• Spearhead the development of our website, driven by customer and stakeholder need.  This will involve working across the organisation and, in particular, with the IT Manager and relevant suppliers.
• Support the development of our market, competitor, customer and business insight.
• Coach and develop one or two new Marketing Executives, supporting them to deliver successful collaterals and campaigns.

What you will bring:

• You will have a proven track record in marketing communications preferably, but not essentially, within the not-for-profit sector. 
• You will understand both B2B and B2C marketing and whist you may have specialised in one, you will be able to apply the marketing principles.  You will enjoy analysis and results as much as creativity.  You can balance the science and art that good marketing demands.
• Your diplomatic skills will help you succeed in a matrix environment.
• You will demonstrate an excellent understanding of the testing, reporting and analysis of marketing campaigns and be happy to be judged by your results.
• You will have designed and developed a database driven website which has multiple integrations.
• You will understand the responsibilities of a Manager, and will have developed or be developing leadership skills.
• You will relish the challenge of an underdeveloped marketing function, and have the drive, resilience, ambition to deliver strong results
• You will be able to test copywriting and creative approaches. You are able to undertake basic copywriting.  You are also likely to bring a contact book of copywriters and creatives.
• Ideally, you will have had success in qualifications, membership or education and an interest in public health.  We know you are unlikely to bring all of this – so an ability to learn quickly is a requirement.

In return we offer:

• Pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave
• Organisational commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees
• Flexible working hours and remote working opportunities
• Most importantly, the opportunity to change the world whilst working in a friendly team

RSPH values and actively strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce in a working environment free from discrimination.

ABOUT LAUNCHPAD

Based in central Reading, Launchpad provides vital information and support for vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their homes.  We have been in Reading for over 40 years and have just opened a new Work and Life Skills Centre to enhance life opportunities for clients.  It is an exciting time for us!

Our services work in three ways:
 

Preventing homelessness

Launchpad works to prevent homelessness with a drop-in centre for anyone who needs crucial housing or homelessness-related information and guidance, and our floating support team helps people in the community address more serious housing-related challenges before they get worse.

Providing homes

We aim to break the cycle of homelessness by providing temporary homes with bespoke support for up to 100 people in Reading for periods of six to twelve months.

Rebuilding lives

Launchpad rebuilds lives to give clients the very best chance of success with a range of therapeutic activities, and support with education, training and employment.

THIS ROLE

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for the operational planning and implementation of all fundraising in line with strategic goals for the year, and delivering a range of fundraising events and projects within the charity’s developing fundraising programme – including supporter acquisition, supported stewardship communications, financial appeals and regular giving.

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate is an experienced Fundraising Manager with a passion for helping the vulnerable, looking to work with a small team where you can make a real difference.

With excellent relationship building skills and significant experience of leading events and activities which drive individual donations, and corporate and community fundraising, you are looking for a new challenge and the chance to build a portfolio of innovative fundraising events and projects.

Professional, approachable, confident and empathetic, you love people and are great at motivating, developing, and managing effective performance to achieve successful outcomes - and meet ambitious fundraising targets

An adept project manager, you put the supporter at the heart of everything you do with experience of cultivating, developing and stewarding supporters to deliver a first-class experience.

You are ambitious in your approach, proactively managing stakeholders through excellent communication and planning skills.  You know your way around a fundraising CRM system, are competent with Microsoft packages and have experience of working with volunteers and managing a small team.

This is a superb opportunity for someone with drive, focus and a desire to work with our fantastic charity to help us to prevent homelessness in Reading.  You’ll discover a passionate, supportive environment where the entire team are working toward the same goals and are dedicated to making positive change, and a lasting impact on people’s lives.

Please note the role is primarily office based at our premises in Reading.  There is flexibility for some working at home. As a key service for vulnerable people in Reading, our service has been open throughout the pandemic.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

Please visit our website where you will find more information, including details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 29 October 2021.  Interviews will be held on 1st November 2021.

Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce – and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.

Help us to support more bright, ambitious young people to obtain careers with leading employers!

Social mobility charity LTSB is expanding the programmes and career paths we offer to reach more young people who face disadvantage.

We are recruiting two new Careers Development Managers.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can help us to support young people in particular locations and may be based in or have significant knowledge of the London area.

About the Careers Development Manager Role

Each Careers Development Manager will develop cohorts of young people, aged 16 – 24. They will inspire young people and support them through the first year of their careers. The successful candidates will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with a good understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues.

For more information, please see the attached job description for the Careers Development Manager role.

About LTSB

To read more about our work and the impact we make, please see our latest Impact Report (attached). 

Application Process

To apply, please click apply to visit our recruitment page, follow the instructions and upload your CV and covering letter when prompted to attach documents.

Before applying, please ensure that you full read the job description and person specification.

Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS Disclosure at enhanced level. Our partner organisations may also require LTSB to carry out additional pre-employment screening checks on successful candidates.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received. LTSB reserves the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is seeking a part time specialist Trusts and Foundations Manager.This is a new post and a key position within St Edmundsbury Cathedral because a large proportion of our fundraising income will be restricted.  It is therefore designed for someone who is already experienced and successful in this area of fundraising activity.  We are seeking someone with the ability to work alongside busy colleagues to develop the best possible fundraising propositions for grant-givers and to introduce a robust approach to planning and a longer scoping of projects, so that applications are made in an orderly and strategic fashion.  You will have great writing and creative skills and be comfortable dealing with senior staff and trustees of the trusts and foundations.  In return, we offer flexibility on when you work your two days a week, and where, as well as a good remuneration package and friendly working environment.

Summary

The fundraising function was set up in 2019, establishing three areas of fundraising activity: patrons membership programme, legacies, and grant-giving.  We are now formalising these into an essential in-house function.  A Philanthropy and Membership Manager has been appointed who will look after individual giving, and we are now seeking a specialist Trusts and Foundations Manager.

Key Responsibilities of the post

• Develop trust funding income in support of the Cathedral Master Plan.
• Develop with colleagues a long-term trusts and foundations pipeline which identifies the key projects and programmes, which trusts will be applied to, and when.
• Research, identify and maximise opportunities for support from grant-givers.
• Write applications and reports to trusts, foundations, and statutory bodies.
• Be responsible for the stewardship of existing relationships and work with colleagues to fulfil grant monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Work with the Finance Team to ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation.
• Ensure that the work with trusts and foundations is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Work with the Philanthropy and Membership Manager to consult with other cathedral fundraisers to select the best donor software system, receive training in how to use it and then take responsibility for migrating all grant-givers information onto this system and maintaining it thereafter.
• Build strong working relationships with grant givers, clergy, staff, volunteers, patrons and donors.

Person Specification

Important to have

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a trust fundraising role in the charitable sector
• Demonstrable success in making applications and presentations to grant-givers
• Strong IT literacy
• Initiative, creative, hard-working and resilient
• Empathy with the ethos of the Cathedral and the wider community
• Experience of using a fundraising database

Nice to have

• Fundraising qualification
• Experience of working within a faith-based organisation

Help us to support more bright, ambitious young people to obtain careers with leading employers!

Social mobility charity LTSB is expanding the programmes and career paths we offer to reach more young people who face disadvantage.

We are recruiting two new Careers Development Managers.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who can help us to support young people in particular locations and may be based in or have significant knowledge of the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas.

About the Careers Development Manager Role

Each Careers Development Manager will develop cohorts of young people, aged 16 – 24. They will inspire young people and support them through the first year of their careers. The successful candidates will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with a good understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues.

For more information, please see the attached job description for the Careers Development Manager role.

About LTSB

To read more about our work and the impact we make, please see our latest Impact Report (attached). 

Application Process

To apply, please click apply to visit our recruitment page, follow the instructions and upload your CV and covering letter when prompted to attach documents.

Before applying, please ensure that you full read the job description and person specification.

Your application should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS Disclosure at enhanced level. Our partner organisations may also require LTSB to carry out additional pre-employment screening checks on successful candidates.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis as suitable applications are received. LTSB reserves the right to close the vacancy early, should a suitable candidate be appointed.

The Fundraising Executive will work as part of the Major Gifts Team with responsibility for developing and implementing the cultivation of donors through the mid-level major gifts programme.

The purpose of the role is to identify new and existing individual and corporate donors, developing highly engaged relationships, which focuses on both acquisition and retention of donors making financial gifts from £500 to £2,999 stewarding their donor journey and increasing their giving potential.

Some of the main Responsibilities:

1. To work within the Major Gifts Team responsible for the Mid-Level donor programme to substantially increase income from new and existing donors that traditionally have given through corporate events, challenges, and business networks, stewarding their donor journey and giving potential. 

2. Proactively prospect, generating new links through peer-to-peer approaches, and actively networking to develop a sustainable pipeline of Mid-Level donors through face-to-face relationships and cultivation events to directly or indirectly influence a higher-level financial support.

3. Develop a high understanding of donor motivations and trends, to deliver a bespoke donor journey, continuity of engagement, developing and implementing solicitation plans for your portfolio, highlighting key communications and programmes to actively encourage engagement with the work of Norwood.

4. Work closely across all the fundraising teams, to recognise collaborative opportunities to identify and influence potential new major donors, ensuring relevant research is undertaken of their business, social and peer links.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience of securing gifts £500-£2,999

• Experience in donor development

• Experience in stewardship and cultivation programmes

• Proven experience of meeting financial targets and managing budgets

• Experience of meeting deadlines#

• Experience in working towards and delivering strategic objectives

• Knowledge of Raisers Edge

• Knowledge of the Jewish community 

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity

• Competitive salary & benefits package

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• 1pm finish on a Friday

• A challenging and varied role 

• A supportive team

• Additional leave during Jewish festivals

Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert, once we receive sufficient applications, so recommend an early application.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

Norwood is a disability confident employer. This means we are committed to employing people with disabilities.

Patron: Her Majesty The Queen.

Registered Charity No: 1059050.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrator to work with the Archdeacon to provide an efficient and effective administrative and organisational support service that promotes effective communication internally and externally with archdeaconries, deaneries, parishes and key stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities

Relationship Building

• Provide a discreet, courteous and efficient first point of contact for all communication to the Archdeacons, showing sensitivity and tact.
• Build understanding and effective relationships with clergy, parochial officers, the Bishop’s Staff and Diocesan Staff.
• Build and maintain a close working relationship with the Archdeacons and clergy in the Archdeaconry areas.
• Alert Archdeacons and clergy to emerging issues and work collaboratively in resolving them.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the Archdeacons’ teams, providing support where necessary.
• Work collaboratively with assistants to the Archdeacons of Plymouth & Totnes and Barnstaple to provide support and a point of external contact for the four Archdeacons collectively.

Administration Support

• Provide high quality support to the Archdeacon; a discreet, courteous, efficient and informative first point of contact for clergy and lay officers.
• Receive and prioritise a wide range of enquiries by phone, email and post, drafting responses or redirecting/liaising with the Archdeacons as necessary.
• As part of the team of Archdeacons’ Assistants, ensure that cover for telephone and email response for the four Archdeacons is provided across all working weekdays in the year.
• Manage the Archdeacon’s diary in Outlook and liaise with the Bishop’s senior staff, their assistants and diocesan employees as necessary.
• Ensure that the Archdeacon has the background information they need on a weekly basis: maintain an efficient system for tracking papers and ensure that all papers for meetings are gathered together.

Vacancy Management and Common Tenure administration

• Set up initial meetings between parishes and the Archdeacon, liaise with parishes over their profiles (In consultation with the Archdeacon).
• Contact with Patrons as necessary. 
• Draw up advert & upload to the diocesan website and arrange for advertising on the Church of England website and when required liaise with Church Times (in consultation with the parishes) and such other media as may be from time to time required.
• Respond to any other information requested by prospective candidates.
• Liaise with the parish representatives over programme for the interviews including any orientation day.
• Take up candidate references after shortlisting.
• Invite successful candidate to complete online DBS application, carry out DBS ID checks, complete & submit the application.
• Ensure relevant information is retained re UKBA requirements.
• Draft Statement of Particulars & Role Description for newly appointed candidates in line with their post.
• Draft Statement of Particulars; for newly ordained clergy, for licensed and for clergy whose appointment has changed.

Information Management

• Work as part of a team to process Disclosure and Barring Service checks, including completion of online DBS applications as required.
• Use appropriate IT packages to keep the national clergy register up to date in line with current legislation.
• Archdeacon’s Visitations: administer the process with the relevant paperwork between the Archdeacon’s office and the parish hosting Visitations. Deal with any queries arising and prepare for the Visitation services. Attend Visitation services to ensure attendance lists are completed and to deal with any administrative matters arising.
• Articles of Enquiry and PCC forms: Follow up returns and any actions arising.
• Keep accurate notes, correspondence and records, and place on file as appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Professional experience and relevant qualifications and/or education to ‘A’ level.
• Good secretarial and typing skills.

Desirable

• First Aid at work qualification.
• Audio typing skills.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing administrative support within a diverse working environment.
• Proven organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, using initiative to plan and prioritise workload from two Archdeacons; determining which piece of work needs to be completed first and responding flexibly to circumstances.
• Experience of working as a key member of a team demonstrating good interpersonal skills and a collaborative style of working.

Desirable

• Experience of committee administration
• Experience of establishing and maintaining systems- setting up paper based and electronic filing.
• Experience working in charitable or similar organisation.

Technical

Essential

• Excellent oral communications and a professional telephone manner.
• Able to communicate effectively with a broad range of people, providing accurate and timely responses/advice.
• Good written communication skills; able to articulate concepts accurately and succinctly.
• Numerate with financial knowledge and related skills
• Advanced IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn to use new technology to support the work of the Archdeacons.

Desirable

• An understanding of the parish system and the wider organisation of the diocese.
• Knowledge of the MS Office 365 suite of programs, including MS Teams.

Scottish Ballet have been inspiring and moving audiences worldwide with their passion for dance for over 50 years. Ballet can be magical and exciting while boosting personal confidence, wellbeing, and self-expression. This incredible charity strives to provide opportunities for dance to be enjoyed by everyone regardless of their age, ability, or background. By producing dance and learning opportunities, Scottish Ballets desire is to create ballet that makes a lasting impact, develops dance as an art form, and improves the lives of future generations

There are over 12,400 people living in Scotland with Parkinsons and dance has been proven to help those with this heart-breaking disorder. Every week over 100 individuals take part in the Dance for Parkinsons programme which supports balance, spatial awareness, and fluidity of movement. Working across care homes and arranging dance classes for those with dementia and their families, Scottish Ballet help develop communication, expression, co-ordination, and engagement of the brain of those living with dementia to improve their quality of life. Scottish Ballet’s newest dance programme aims to improve the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Their experienced dance education professionals are specialists in dance health, and they now have a full-time Dance Health team which is a progressive first for ballet companies in the UK.

Scottish Ballet need a new Philanthropy Officer. In this role you will play an important part in furthering their inspiring, innovative work. This is an exciting and varied role where one day you could be on tour with the organisation and the next you could be meeting with existing patrons, helping with appeal leaflets, or managing events such as hospitality dinners. By communicating with impact and inspiring others, you will help further the charitable aims of this organisation and keep the art of dance alive.

The new Philanthropy Officer will have the desire to seek new opportunities and build sustainable relationships with patrons, friends, and existing supporters. To generate significant income, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills while being results focused with the ambition to exceed expectations and annual targets. Having meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills with experience of CRM databases is required for this role. You should have an outgoing, positive attitude and be a genuine people person who has an interest and passion for the arts and the work of Scottish Ballet and have experience of working holistically across all fundraising strands or similar relevant experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, driven individual to join a friendly, inclusive organisation who deliver incredible impact by inspiring excellence and creativity in everyone and bring dance to people they haven’t reached before. If you have a great work ethic and share this charity’s values, then please consider this as your next career move.

The Role

The Bishop Simeon Trust is looking to appoint a Director who can provide strategic vision and leadership to the operation and development of the Trust, take overall responsibility for fundraising and for the management and administration of the Trust, working with the Board to help enable them to fulfil their governance duties.

The Ideal Candidate

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody with a broad range of skills who can demonstrate a passion for youth empowerment, co-production, children’s rights and protection in South Africa.

The successful candidate will be able to lead the organisation, innovate, build on the Trust’s history and strategic vision, as well as the strong partnerships it has to deliver its work. They must be a capable fundraiser, able to communicate with a variety of audiences either in person or using social media, newsletters and other publications. 

The Trust

The Bishop Simeon Trust has supported community development initiatives in South Africa since the days of Apartheid. We were founded in memory of the late Bishop Simeon Nkoane, a close friend and ally of our Patron Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. We continue to pursue his vision of a South Africa where children of all faiths and none receive the protection and support that they need to be safe and achieve their full potential in life. 

To arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email Martin Keat, Director - whose contact details provided along with further information regarding the role and how to apply please in the recruitment pack or visit. Please visit our website for more details about our work and history.

Location: London, WC1N

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £85,000 per annum

The Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity), which exists to transform the lives of seriously ill children and their families from across the UK, is seeking a Deputy Director of Public Fundraising to lead their public fundraising department to deliver growth in voluntary net income, tailored supporter journeys and exceptional supporter experience.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world’s leading children's hospitals. Since its formation in 1852, the hospital has been dedicated to children’s healthcare and to finding new and better ways to treat childhood illnesses.

GOSH Charity supports rebuilding and refurbishment at the hospital and helps support families and children, as well as funding research into children’s health and life-saving medical equipment.  

Following a recent organisational restructure, the charity is launching a recruitment drive this October to create a new Fundraising Directorate to support a new and bold five-year strategy and investment. This includes the role of Deputy Director of Public Fundraising, the strategic lead for the charity’s investment in public fundraising at a truly exciting and transformational point in the charity’s history.

The role will be responsible for managing Heads of Committed Giving, Legacy and Donor Development, Legacy Management, Mass Participation and Community, and will develop and lead the charity’s high performing public fundraising team, enabling them to raise more than £50m a year.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leadership of a public fundraising function, with success in innovation and driving significant income growth across a multi-million pound fundraising portfolio. You will also have experience of delivering seven or eight figure income growth through individual giving and mass participation events/products. You will be an experienced people leader, able to inspire, unite and motivate diverse and talented teams. You will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills, and be highly skilled at internal and external networking and in developing relationships at all levels.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you require an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner at AAW Group on +44 (0) 7960 932 315

PLEASE NOTE: We expect high demand for this opportunity and will be longlisting applications as soon as we receive them, so please apply early to register your interest. 

CLOSING DATE: Monday 15th November, 9am (GMT).

Job Title: Head of Fundraising

Charity: The Way Youth Zone

Location: Wolverhampton (hybrid working – 2 days home based)

Type: Full time

Deadline for applications: 15th November

Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000

About the role:

Potential is everywhere. In every home on every street, from affluent suburbs to inner-city estates. The difference is that some young people get every opportunity to explore their potential. Others don’t. It’s about opportunity. 

At The Way, we believe that all young people in Wolverhampton should have the opportunity to discover their passion and their purpose. To find out what they’ve got and where it could take them. Our Youth Zone is a purpose-built space fizzing with energy and crammed with incredible facilities. It is staffed by skilled and dedicated youth workers who truly believe in young people in the city – helping them see what they could achieve, and giving them the skills, confidence and ambition to go for it. 

Year in, year out we deliver life-changing support that helps thousands of young people in Wolverhampton from a diverse range of backgrounds to thrive. It’s inspiring. It’s empowering. And it works.

MAIN PURPOSE

A truly exciting post, working alongside the Chief Executive and key members of the Trustee Board, to deliver circa £1.1 million of philanthropy for Wolverhampton Youth Zone, The Way. This is a senior leadership role, where you will steward and renew Patrons & Supporters who have made major gifts; drive new Patron (major donor) income; oversee the work of the Trusts and Grants Manager to generate large trust gifts for unrestricted income plus occasional targeted programmes; and manage the Fundraising Officer who drives corporate and community income. This role will lead on the strategic development and implementation of new, diverse income streams (notably a mid-level giving programme, and events & community fundraising). 

Key responsibilities 

• Driving a programme of high impact, donor-centric stewardship of existing donors (HNWIs and corporate partners), involving the Chief Executive and Trustee Board as appropriate, in order to maximise retention and, where possible, increase levels of support over time.

• Developing new, sustainable major donor relationships, both through cold prospecting and working closely with the Trustee Board, the Chief Executive and existing supporters, to identify other prospects within their networks.

• Overseeing the Trusts & Grants Manager (PT), to deliver high quality bids that support the universal offer to young people (core income).

• Overseeing the Fundraising Officer to deliver mid and high level corporate income and some community fundraising activity.

• Diversifying income generation activities to include events and community fundraising, at the appropriate stage, whilst not losing sight of major giving – the key driver of income generation.

• To produce high-quality, written proposals and make verbal presentations / face- to-face asks to a range of audiences.

• Be a role model for young people, present a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and take personal responsibility for their own actions

Person Specification to include:

• Experience in generating six-figure income from major donors (corporate and/or high net worth individuals) with an impressive track record in securing significant funds and meeting challenging financial targets, including both new business and account management.

• Experience of managing a pipeline of potential supporters / donors and aligning their interests with a charity’s needs, in order to maximise the gift level.

• Experience of supporting senior colleagues and/or Trustees to learn the art, craft and science of major donor fundraising.

• Understanding of issues effecting young people and disadvantaged communities.

• Proven experience in generating income from event & community fundraising.

• Proven experience in generating income from trusts, grants and statutory fundraising

The Way Youth Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. This post is subject to Enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from acquiring the post.

The strength of the OnSide Network of Youth Zones is the diversity of its people: we place huge values on different people doing different things in different ways and we welcome applications from what might be considered non-traditional backgrounds. The one thing we all have in common is our desire to raise the aspirations of young people across the country.

We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.

For a full job description and further information about applying for this role please contact us using by applying for this role.

Full-time - 40 hrs per week  - £28,386 pa

Are you…

• Experienced in delivering quality EET and meaningful activity programmes?
• Organised and enjoy project management?
• Dedicated to working with vulnerable people?
• Looking for a varied and people focused role?
• Passionate about doing a job that makes a difference?

The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity within the Project, delivering meaningful activity and EET opportunities for women, giving lots of scope for creativity and development. Within this role you will be required to provide exemplary support to the women we serve, supporting them in their journey to recovery.  This role plays an integral part in developing life and employability skills and providing opportunities for involvement and ultimately job procurement. You will gain varied experience developing a revitalised service, one which serves and works with our women.

This role works with all departments of the Marylebone Project, and will develop exciting new relationships with external partners, and creating work and training related opportunities for women. The post sits within our Centre Team.
You will have the opportunity to develop our Meaningful Activity and EET programme a which will really make a difference to women’s lives and have the privilege to see them through their journey into independence.
 
The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of teaching, careers advice and/or meaningful activity programme delivery.
• Be passionate and inspirational in their work.
• Possess excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills.
• Be confident in delivering training and support sessions.
• Be willing and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the women.

 Hours: 40 hours per week, across Monday to Sunday. A shift-based rota which includes early, late and weekend shifts.

Pension: The employee will be assessed under auto-enrolment pension legislation and if eligible, minimum contributions will be made.

Annual Leave: 28 days rising by one day a year to a maximum of 33 days after each full year’s service; this includes 8 days for bank holidays.
 
Contract: Full Time, Open-ended

DBS: An enhanced DBS check required and compliance with Church Army’s safeguarding policies. Safeguarding training will be required. 

Occupational Requirement: *Positions are exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
Physical requirement: The job regularly involves walking throughout the Project, which is based over 2 sites 100m apart, over a number of floors with stair access. There is also a requirement to travel across London for meetings and service user support. Physical mobility and ability to carry smaller items are required as essential.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

To apply: 
Please find attached the Job Description and fill out the Application Form.
 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 29th October 2021 at 8:00am.

 
Interviews:  To be Confirmed.
 
*Positions are exempt under Section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
 
Registered Charity No. 226226                 

Fundraising Administrator

Performing Arts Charity

£25,000 per annum

35 hours per week

Temporary

Hybrid working (50% office, 50% at home)

Charity People is thrilled to be supporting a performing arts charity to find their next Fundraising Administrator. The charity is a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building innovative partnerships to deliver flagship programmes that have gained acclaim for artistic excellence and creativity.

The Fundraising Administrator will play a key role in coordinating new members - processing new memberships and gift memberships - sending welcome letters, invitations to welcome events and update memberships on the CRM/database. You will be responsible for coordinating renewal mailings for Friends and Patrons, issuing memberships, collating member packs, sending "thank you" forms of communication. You will also coordinate the members' magazine by liaising with contributors, maintaining schedules, and communicating with the Marketing and Communications department on production and distribution. The Fundraising Administrator will assist with planning and delivering of campaigns, identifying prospects, preparing press and marketing material, as well as support the Individual Giving Manager with stewardship of donors.

This is an exciting, varied and hands on role for someone with proven experience in administration and communications management. The fundraising department require support with admin and campaigns in their Development Team. Ideally, you will have:

• Significant experience in administration in an arts or fundraising environment
• Knowledge of CRM and/or ticketing databases, Tessitura or similar.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in person and in writing,
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Professional and ethical approach in all aspects of your work as an ambassador for the charity
• A hard working, personable and unflappable nature.
• A team player - able to work collaboratively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with different audiences.
• Excellent office technology skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat and a willingness to continue to develop these skills and keep up to date
• Fantastic organisation skills and can multi-task across different projects.

Interviews: week commencing 18th October 2021

The charity are moving to hybrid working, with an approximate split of 50/50 for office and home working. You will be expected to take a lateral flow test each week, there are strict Covid measures in place as performers and support staff are usually on site.

If you have fundraising experience and wish to be considered for this role please send you word CV in word format to Zelda Leader ASAP! [email protected]

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