The role

It’s an exciting time for Leonard Cheshire, as we launch our new strategy to support people with disabilities around the world to live, learn, and work as independently as they choose. We are delighted to be expanding our major gifts programme to support the organisation’s global fundraising strategy. We are looking for a motivated, proud, and dynamic fundraiser with proven experience of raising funds from individuals and family run Trusts and Foundations to fill this crucial role in our Philanthropy team. This varied role presents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser with drive, intelligence, and passion to truly excel with a leading global disability charity.

The role will see the successful candidate developing and managing their own portfolio of major supporters via our Pioneer Circle giving programme, building relationships with new and current supporters, creating development plans, devising bespoke pitches and proposals, and offering thoughtful world-class stewardship to our most generous supporters. With a combined UK and International project portfolio, LC offers a unique opportunity to have the best of both worlds – offering a growing and diverse major gifts portfolio to cultivate, with the opportunity (with internal support) to pursue exciting new major gift opportunities.

Through phone, face to face and online conversations, and by producing high quality, persuasive pitch documents and impact reports, you will engage with a broad range of existing and potential major supporters to achieve measurable income growth, with the emphasis on themed and unrestricted funder opportunities to deepen our global impact. 

With a keen eye for opportunities, you will research, identify and help establish new groups of funders, developing relationships with a wide range of individuals how could potentially become influential champions of Leonard Cheshire and take on a formally recognised voluntary role. The successful candidate will also build strong collaborative-led relationships with colleagues across the UK and internationally to identify, cultivate and secure major gifts from internal and external networks.

As part of our pioneering new strategy, working closely with the Philanthropy Manager, you will help refine and improve existing known funding models, processes and products to create new major gifts concepts, including developing innovative approaches to fundraising, stewardship and cultivation events.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will be a positive, creative, and proactive individual who embraces challenge and a diverse workload. With success in cultivating new relationships, as well as maintaining warm relationships with existing supporters, the post holder will also be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will have a proven track record of generating four figure donations from major donor sources, and first-hand experience of relationship led fundraising. You will be expected to quickly form positive relationships with internal and external partners as a representative of the organisation.

Benefits

We are a friendly and social team, enjoying regular team drinks and picnics in beautiful Vauxhall Park as well as quarterly team away days. When it is Covid-safe, the Philanthropy Officer would be encouraged to visit projects with supporters in the UK and internationally. There is also the opportunity to work from home or to come into the office in Vauxhall part time or full time.

Other benefits include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement
• An amazing 11% pension contribution
• Private health care options with Hospital Saturday Fund
• Access to an employee assistance programme through CanadaLife that looks after your wellbeing with a 24/7 UK-based online GP, counselling, a get-fit programme, legal and financial guidance, and other services.
• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket Loan
• O2 discount

Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire supports people with disabilities around the world to fulfil their potential. Our support goes beyond supported living. Our programmes range from community volunteering and social action, to skill-development, employment, and digital inclusion in the UK and across 13 countries in Africa and Asia. 

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 14th December 2021

Job Description
LMK is looking for an organized, creative and dynamic Fundraising Manager to diversify and drive forward its fundraising activity, growing income streams. Reporting to the Co-Founders, the successful candidate will sit on the Senior Management Team, working closely with the Evaluation Manager, Programme Manager and Relationship Manager.

The Fundraising Manager will have a substantial, proven track record of successful fundraising and developing and sustaining partnerships in the third sector; and of how to build financial sustainability in a fast-growing organisation. They will be highly organized, creative and bring excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to inspire others about their work.

Joining the team at a moment of expansion, the Fundraising Manager would provide the fuel for this growth as well as valuable thought leadership to the charity’s senior managers and Board of Trustees, helping them expand into new areas, increase sustainability and deepen relationships with key stakeholders. Finally, the Fundraising Manager will be passionate about the work that we do creating a prevention programme against domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault for young people in London.

Responsibilities:

• Drive forward the charity’s fundraising operations, growing income streams, with an emphasis on diversification. This will include prospect research, prioritisation and bid writing.
• To establish a corporate supporters programme and individual giving campaigns, plus develop effective stewardship systems for all donors, including trusts and foundations.
• Responsibility for retaining and engaging the charity’s supporters, including providing formal reports and updates on the work of the charity.
• Strategic responsibility for fundraising, including working with the charity’s co-founders on a 3-year fundraising plan, partnership development and maintaining the charity’s strong relationships with a range of funding partners.
•  Contribute to the overall direction of LMK - analysing the long-term fundraising needs, outlining any necessary changes to operations or strategy and offering quarterly fundraising reports to board
• Working closely with the senior management team, particularly evaluation, to make sure the necessary monitoring is in place for all funding applications.
• Report to LMK’s Co-Founders and manage freelance bid writers at busy periods.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with LMK’s policies and procedures.

Essential Skills

• A strong commitment to young people, and an appreciation of why relationship education is vital for health and happiness.
• A proven track record managing fundraising for a charity, achieving specified targets and securing 5 or 6 figure sums, managing the donor cycle from initial stages through to stewardship.
• Knowledge of fundraising from a variety of sources, including some of the following: corporates, major donors, events, individual giving, local authorities and trusts and foundations.
• Organizational skills – employing tactics to manage and prioritise workload and manage a number of projects with deadlines at the same time.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and in an engaging manner in person and in writing to a variety of audiences
• A ‘start-up mentality’ – self-motivated, comfortable with change and collaborative.
• Ability to work flexibly, adapting to a rapidly changing demands and opportunities while retaining clear strategic focus.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with a variety of people both internally and externally.
• Motivated by working for an organisation with a strong social purpose
• Excellent team working, collaboration and people skills in particular the ability to articulate ideas to colleagues and senior management
• Excited at the prospect of playing a vital role in LMK’s growth across London.
• A knowledge of the VAWG sector, Education sector or working with young people would be preferable, although not essential.
• Able to work in a way that celebrates diversity, upholds LMK values and respects everyone LMK interacts with (including: volunteers, staff members, stakeholders and workshop participants).

CPD and Safeguarding

• Hold a DBS certificate or be willing to let us run a check.
• Be willing to comply with our policies and procedures relating to child protection, confidentiality and data protection.

LMK strives to create a fair and healthy environment where all our colleagues feel valued and able to be their authentic selves at work. We understand that our people have commitments and personal interests outside of work and so we create a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.

LMK values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity. We welcome all applicants from any race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, sexuality or any other protected characteristic.

We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. Please let us know, by contacting us separately if you need any adjustments or changes to be made during the recruitment process because of a disability or long-term health condition

Are you a creative thinker with excellent persuasive written skills?  Can you collate large amounts of information and craft a compelling case for support for funders? Are you a great relationship builder with an excellent track record of securing large-scale funds from grant givers?

We are seeking a highly innovative, pro-active, and diplomatic individual with a positive outlook.  Results driven, you will significantly grow the number and level of philanthropic grants from major trusts and foundations (international and UK-based) to the University of Sheffield. 

You will have excellent investigative and analytical skills to identify and prioritise projects around the University that are suitable for funding from trusts and foundations, and that support the University’s key strategic objectives. With exceptional written skills, and a high level of attention to detail, you will have the ability to assimilate academic and technical language and turn it into an articulate and compelling case for support, and the ability to write about subjects about which you may have no prior knowledge. You will also have strong interpersonal skills and a high level of self-confidence that will enable you to work with University colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority, including developing relationships with potential funders. You will be highly self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and with your own initiative, but also be able to work with colleagues in the office and around the University as part of a larger fundraising team.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, and working closely with the Director of Campaigns, you will be a member of the Major Gifts Team within the Campaigns & Alumni Relations Department and play a key role in delivering plans for the University of Sheffield’s first institutional campaign. You will manage and maintain your own portfolio of major trusts and foundations and be expected to undertake travel in the UK where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking to develop a career in University development or the charity sector, as the successful candidate will have the opportunity to get involved with the full range of fundraising and alumni activities at the University.

You can view the supporting documentation and apply for this post via The University of Sheffield webpages.

Ethiopiaid is a small NGO based in central Bath and we are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our team whilst our Fundraising Manager is on maternity leave.

As an organisation we focus on fundraising in the UK in order to deliver grants to our Ethiopian led partner organisations.  They deliver programmes for the vulnerable and marginalised across the country - we listen to their needs and then support them with the funding needed to put their plans into action.

You will head up our small individual giving (IG) team at Ethiopiaid managing all aspects of our direct mail appeals, cold acquisition programme, donor stewardship and engagement, improve our digital offering and support the rest of the IG team to deliver on their objectives.

You will have line management responsibilities for 1, possibly 2 (recruitment pending), members of the team and will work closely with the Snr Fundraising and Compliance Officer (also in the IG team).

We need someone who can hit the ground running with: · At least 3 years fundraising experience in individual giving programmes and direct mail campaigns · Competency in Raisers Edge database or a similar CRM platform · A creative approach to storytelling and experience of copywriting for fundraising appeals that achieve results · Donor stewardship experience · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Line management experience · Attention to detail and accuracy · Good emotional intelligence · Good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office · Energetic with a sense of fun

If this sounds like you then get in touch.

About the role

Are you a passionate and exceptional fundraiser with experience of working with trusts or major donors?

We are seeking a highly motivated, resilient and driven fundraising officer with excellent relationship management skills to support the growth and success of our Partnerships and Philanthropy Unit.

The Philanthropy Officer will manage and steward a portfolio of trusts and major donors working with colleagues across the organisation to identify and research donor prospects, produce compelling concept notes and funding proposals aligned to donor priorities.

About you

You will have good experience and understanding of fundraising, ideally in a trust or major donor environment. With excellent communications skills and an ability to convey complex ideas simply, you will also be great at managing a variety of donors and multiple projects including event coordination.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our modern, open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station, 

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required on an ad hoc basis, including attending events as a Practical Action representative.
• Flexible working hours are encouraged and enabled – depending on the role, remote working is possible.
• 26 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays.
• Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.
• Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
• Bike to Work scheme.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Practical Action believe that having a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture based on respect will enable us to be an effective organisation. We seek to create an inclusive workplace in which people are accepted as individuals, regardless of their differences and where they feel their contribution is valued.  We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Additional information

• Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.
• We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
• Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal checks and terrorist financing.
•  The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Are you able to influence, support and steer cross-organisationally to drive income growth? Do you want to be the person that will lead transformational income growth for Amnesty International at a global level?

JOB PURPOSE:

Managing relationships with Global Trusts and Foundations, the role will be instrumental in securing and stewarding income to support a wide variety of Amnesty's human rights work globally. Gender Justice, Climate Justice, Corporate Accountability, Surveillance and Refugee & Migrant Rights are just some of the areas you could get involved in. It's a role that bridges our programme delivery teams with funders who want to make a difference. You will join a small team of experienced fundraisers who year on year exceed targets.

ABOUT YOU:

An experienced individual who has secured grant funding and/or investments especially from philanthropic funders, you relish the opportunity to not only ensure that Amnesty's work secures more funding but also that our relationships with funders are best in class and mutually rewarding. You are adept at building relationships both internally and externally and able to coach and guide key stakeholders to ensure optimum outcomes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and collaborate with the team on the development of concept notes, proposals and opportunities to secure financing from Philanthropic community particularly Trust and Foundations funding Human Rights work.
• Ensure our commitments to our funding partners especially donor reporting is fulfilled on time and to high quality.
• Work closely with Amnesty Global Teams to develop and design multi-year programmes of work to share with Trust and Foundations. This includes the development of intervention logics, theories of change, impact indicators and budgets.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of developing large scale (multi-year) funding proposals or investment cases ($500k+) to a variety of international trusts, foundations or other institutional sources.
• Experience in developing new philanthropic partnership/business development for non-profits or social enterprises.
• Excellent written communication skillswith a proven ability to explain complex issues clearly to external audiences.
• You are able to communicate with empathy and sensitivity in dealing with and building relationships with key stakeholdersboth internal and external at different levels of seniority.
• You can influence when required and make recommendations on alternativecourses of action if appropriate.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

We are really excited to be working with a NHS charity who are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join their fundraising team. Last year, there was a real spotlight on NHS charities and the important work they played during the pandemic. As a result, this charity is looking to bolster their high value team to capitalise on this potential area of income. This is an organisation that supports hospitals through grants, arts, volunteering, and fundraising. They fund major re-developments, research, and medical equipment.
 

As part of this role, you will be working with trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and major donors to drive forward income in these areas, however the main focus will be on working with major donors.  You will play an integral part in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, whilst working closely with other teams to maximise cross-collaboration.

You will need:

• Experience of securing high level of funding (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of fundraising in the NHS or charities/health related organisations
  
   

Closing Date: ASAP
Salary: £40,087 - £44,306

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Autistica is the UK’s national autism research charity. We create breakthroughs that enable every autistic person to live a happy, healthy and long life. We are seeking a talented individual who can help us identify and steward key supporters, and take our events portfolio to the next level, so that we can double our income year on year, by 2030.

Why we’re growing

In November 2021, we will launch a new strategy and a major campaign to dramatically improve the lives of autistic people. With this new strategy and a new brand launched in 2020, this is an exciting time to join a dynamic, progressive and talented team.

About the role

The Philanthropy and Events Officer will join our fundraising team, supporting the team in a variety of ways, including:

• Conducting prospect research, to help us identify new key supporter opportunities
• Event management of special donor cultivation events and participation events across all income lines
• Identifying appropriate ways to inform and inspire, producing propositions, products, messaging, cases for support, reports and digital infographics that can support our communications and fundraising
• Providing best-in-class donor stewardship to our key community and Challenge Event supporters as well as our ‘1 in a 100 Club’ Major Donor Supporters
• You will report into the Supporter Engagement supporting the work of the wider team in development and stewardship of Major Donors, Corporates, Trust & Foundations, Community and Challenge Event as needed through events

The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, who enjoys giving bespoke donor stewardship to key supporters that have the potential to become high-value supporters. You will enjoy working on event development and management, understanding how special events and sponsored events can be used in a donor development cycle. You will enjoy researching donor prospects, fundraising prospects and be confident in feeding back to teams about where the best opportunities lie. You will enjoy the rapid pace of a nimble fundraising team and you will be comfortable with making decisions quickly, working off your own initiative, and having variety in your work.

Job Location

We are presently working from home but are hoping to move towards a blended working pattern, where you will work partly from our London office, as well as from home (or wherever else you enjoy working from!)

Role responsibilities

• Provide quality donor stewardship by delivering donor touchpoints and asks, as part of a key donor engagement calendar, including communicating with donors via phone, email, letters, in-person and at events
• Work with the Head of Major Gifts to develop and manage a series of cultivation events to help drive high-value prospects along the pipeline
• Support the fundraising team to create an engaging digital and face to face events calendar across all income lines
• Work with colleagues across the organisation, to identify funding opportunities that excite and engage high-value donors.
• Work with colleagues within the Fundraising team to develop propositions and offerings to key donors on an ongoing basis
• Work with Supporter Engagement Manager to identify key prospects for the Autistica Philanthropy programme from the Individual Giving database thus ensuring an ongoing pipeline of donors.
• Carry out prospect research to determine major donor prospects from our database, Raisers Edge
• Support senior management team staff/ volunteer leaders in advance of meetings with prospects and supporters by writing briefing and debriefing documents and lead on appropriate follow-up.
• Work with the Supporter Engagement Manager on campaign planning
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of relationships on our database, Raiser’s Edge, working in compliance with GDPR and Fundraising regulations 

To apply, please send your CV and a statement outlining why you are interested in the job and how you fit the job description (1 A4 side max). Interviews will be held on Monday 13 December.

Charity People are pleased to have partnered with Alzheimer's Research UK in their search for a Philanthropy Officer. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing team and manage a varied major donor and trusts and foundation portfolio.

About Alzheimer's Research UK

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity, dedicated to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and cure. Backed by their passionate scientists and supporters they are challenging the way people think about dementia, bringing together the people and organisations who can speed up progress and investing in cutting-edge

Benefits & Culture

* Listed in the top 100 companies to work in 2021
* Permanent role, full or part-time
* Generous benefits package

About the role

This is a lovely role, part of a small and high performing major gifts team. You will be one of four officers, working collaboratively as part of a team of eight, and will manage a portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundationsgiving five-figures upwards.

You will be responsible for managing their supporter experience. You will also write high quality and compelling funding
applications and progress reports.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with experience in a major donor, trust fundraising or client relationship management role. You will enjoy face to face time with donors and developing long-term relationships. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This role is suited to a candidate who enjoys a team orientated and ambitious work culture that is always evolving to support Alzheimer's Research UK's important work.

This role is open to full and part-time candidate and offers flexible working. The salary is c£31, 000, negotiable, depending on experience.

To apply please send your CV to Emma Adams at Charity People. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis.

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.

Charity People is pleased to have partnered with Southampton Hospitals Charity in their search for a Philanthropy Officer. This is a varied role managing a portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations. This is a 12-month, fixed term contract.

About Southampton Hospitals Charity

Southampton Hospitals Charity bring people together, to raise lifesaving funds for University Hospital Southampton - the South Coast's leading NHS provider. The hospital is a centre of excellent for research and provides a range of health services to over 1.9 million people.

Culture & Benefits

* Fantastic time to join the NHS and foundation during some key projects
* Attractive NHS benefits package
* Flexible, hybrid home/office model

About the role

You will join a small, ambitious and high impact fundraising team who have recently doubled their income and remain on a trajectory of growth.

In this varied role you will manage a portfolio of major donors, trusts and foundations. You will develop relationships with donors, provide high level stewardship and write successful grant applications that all result in income. You will also support the Trusts and Foundations Manager on a variety of key projects including a grant making project.

About you

We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser, preferably with a mix of experience in major donor/gifts and trusts and foundations.

You will be pro-active with strong communications skills and will show attention to detail when managing relationships with donors. You will be an excellent writer, able to submit creative and compelling grant applications.

This role would suit an ambitious candidate, looking to enhance their career by working in an environment that will expose them to managing high level donor relationships and a range of exciting and innovative projects.

This is a full time, fixed term 12-month contract with possibility of extension for the right candidate. The salary is £32, 306 + a range of NHS benefits.

To apply please send your CV to Emma Adams at Charity People. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis.

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 diversitywill lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Great role for someone looking to specialise in philanthropy fundraising, with lots of opportunity for creativity to develop the programme.

This role forms a key part of the organisation’s philanthropy team and will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of major supporters via their major giving programme (individuals giving £1k+ per annum).

There’s opportunity for the successful post holder to shape and develop this programme, continuing stewardship of existing donors but also identifying and establishing new relationships and effective ways to grow their donor networks.

The role will work closely with individual giving, legacy and corporate teams to develop processes that allow for cross-team collaboration and the reduction of siloes, ensuring that donors of this level receive consistent experiences of the organisation.

It’s a great opportunity to take ownership of developing and formalising these processes internally to ensure long term success for major giving.

Relationships are at the core of this role. The philanthropy programme is at a key point of development, with great opportunities for how it can be shaped in the long term.

They’re looking for an individual who can support existing relationships and get to know their donors on a much deeper level.

Alongside this you’ll have ample opportunity to think creatively about how they can maximise their networks and engage further supporters.

The position would suit someone with existing philanthropy expertise, an individual with experience of uplifting donors from individual giving to mid/high value programmes or a relationship based fundraiser, focused on getting to know donors and establish long term support.

Job description

As Philanthropy Officer you will:

• be responsible for your own portfolio of supporters, linked to their giving circle, with capacity to give £1k+ per annum
• work closely with the immediate and wider teams to identify opportunities to engage with potential major donors and increase their support
• play a key role in the wider team, ensuring excellent donor stewardship and cross-team collaboration which supports the identification of new prospects
• take responsibility for prospect research of your donor portfolio and pipeline of prospects, working across broad thematic areas to further support

Person specification

The role would best suit:

• an individual who is passionate about developing their expertise in philanthropy fundraising
• someone who can be creative and innovative about new major giving opportunities while remaining task orientated and ensuring information is recorded accurately to support long term relationship development
• a fundraiser with expertise of 4-figure gifts or uplift of donors from individual giving to mid/high value programmes
• someone focused on relationship development, with a passion for getting to know donors and understand their motivations to give in order to identify opportunities to secure/increase their support.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 14 December with informal conversations to take place with the hiring manager before Christmas. Successful applicants will be invited to interview w/c 3rd January. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Role Profile:  Partnership Manager

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s first social investment organisations which has provided over £0.5billion worth of loans and grants to thousands of charities and social enterprises all across the UK in its 20-year history.

We specialise in helping organisations become more resilient and sustainable so that they are in the best place to grow and increase their impact in our communities where the need is greatest. 

At SIB we want our team to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve.  We also want our organisation to be one where different backgrounds, experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.  This means that when recruiting we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates.  It also means that we are happy to make changes to the recruitment process and to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential candidates may have as a future employee of SIB in order to reach their full potential.

Our Values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable

About the Role

Reporting to a member of the relationship management team this exciting role sits in our investment team, identifying, targeting and building a network of relevant organisations, encouraging applications from the widest possible range to our funding programmes, featuring loans and grants.

It is central to our outreach, building relationships with well-connected umbrella organisations rooted in communities up and down the UK, and supporting them to introduce charities and social enterprises to the right kind of funding. Our ambition is to have the best and widest ranging set of partner networks, nurturing our existing relationships and building new ones.

At the start of 2022 SIB will be launching a programme to provide dedicated funding and support to  Black and Minority-Led organisations. Part of this role will involve working with partners who have great expertise, experience and reach into those communities

As well as the external perspective, it will involve leveraging the great experience across our organisation, working across our Teams to identify new opportunities. 

You will balance managing a healthy and high-performing pipeline of applications with nurturing relationships with our broker network.

Key responsibilities

1. Identifying, targeting and building a network of relevant organisations, and supporting them to introduce a wide range of charities and social enterprises to our funding programmes, featuring loans and grants.

2. Work with partners to bring our funding to organisations in communities throughout the UK including those that have been historically underserved by funders.

3. Undertake initial eligibility screening of funding applications against eligibility criteria and where appropriate introduce them to a relationship manager to fully assess.

4. Balance your time managing a healthy pipeline of funding applications from charities and social enterprises with nurturing relationships with our partner and introducer networks.

5. Track and report on referred funding applications internally and externally.

6. Attend and present at external events and webinars.

7. To work within the organisation's processes and procedures required to contribute to the effectiveness of the quality management system.

8. Contribute to the knowledge management, equality, diversity and inclusion and learning priorities in SIB’s strategy and support the implementation and delivery of the strategy.

9. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks that support the objectives of SIB as required.

Core competencies

· Exceptional presentation skills

· Excellent customer service skills

· Great at building relationships

· Flexible approach to taking on and adapting to new and changing projects

· Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment and strive to stretch expectations

· Past or current experience of working in a customer facing sales role

· Ability to work using own initiative, managing and planning own workload, making informed decisions with minimal supervision

· Excellent oral and written communication and Influencing skills that can be adapted for a variety of audiences

· Knowledge or interest in the funding of organisations or businesses

· Commitment to equalities and customer care

· Actively contribute to and enjoy being part of a team

· Experience of providing products, services or support to minoritised ethnic communities

Desirable competencies

· Track record of generating new loan and/or grant applications through building external relationships

Reward package

In addition to salary, SIB offer a generous rewards package which includes:

· Hybrid working

· Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays

· Birthday leave

· Group life assurance – Death in service scheme which pays three times annual salary

· EAP & WeCare – confidential counselling, wellbeing, GP & information services

· Perkbox – free access to over 200 exclusive perks

· Wellbeing benefit

· Remote Working benefit

· Access to training, personal and professional development

· Digital Detox afternoons

· Cycle scheme

· Volunteering and visits – the opportunity to volunteer at or visit one of the many charities and social enterprises we support.

· Enhanced Family Friendly benefits

Pecan is a highly respected and dynamic Christian charity. We have been working throughout Southwark for 30 years, helping people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish. Our strong staff and volunteer team work with the most vulnerable people to transform lives and communities. Our work is founded on our mission, vision and values, and we are committed to showing kindness, raising self-belief and inspiring hope for the future in the individuals we serve.

As Fundraising and Partnerships Manager you will have the responsibility to maintain and grow our partnerships and fundraising with corporates, community and individuals.  You will be the key link for our external trusts and grant fundraiser and manage our Women’s Service fundraiser. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain important partnerships, with a strong track record of generating income from diverse funding streams.

When working for Pecan, you can expect to become a valued member of a diverse and supportive team. In addition to a place in our 30-year legacy, you will receive a generous holiday allowance, pension contribution and life assurance cover. You can also expect regular team meetings and social opportunities, and a variety of other benefits.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about equality and social justice
• Want to play a key role in ending poverty
• Have experience of corporate and community fundraising

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and potential high net-worth individuals
• Develop digital fundraising output

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Engaging communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of corporate, community, or individual fundraising
• Experience of digital fundraising campaigns
• Competent in the use of fundraising CRM system(s)
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience of working with disadvantaged groups
• Lived experience of issues faced by Pecan service users
• An understanding of marketing and design

Please read the job description before applying. Please see the full instructions to apply below. 

Closing Date: Monday 13th December 2021, 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st December 2021, Time TBC

Grants and Contracts Manager Maternity Cover – (12 months)

This is an exciting and busy time to be joining UK Youth having recently launched our ambitious Unlocking Youth Work strategy to 2025. We believe every young people should have access to the opportunities they need to thrive and be empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

This role offers an exciting 12 month opportunity to join a supportive and highly ambitious Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, which sits within the wider External Relations Department. It will enable you to build your knowledge and expertise across relationship management and securing new support from prospective funders with a focus on Trusts and Foundations, Statutory and Government Contracts.

You will be working closely alongside the other Grants and Contracts Manager, playing an integral role in ensuring UK Youth can triple its income in the next three years (from c. £12m in 2021/22) to meet the growing needs of young people and the youth sector. You will manage a portfolio of existing funders, building relationships with key stakeholders, managing the cycle of feedback and reporting as well as developing compelling propositions to take to prospective funders.

Who we are

UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We believe youth work is a critical, yet under-valued mechanism for delivering this support and so we work to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.

UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.

Why work at UK Youth?

We are a values-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.

UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.

We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture.

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• Cyclescheme and Techscheme

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please click here and complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system (provided by Applied)

• Closing date for applications will be Fri 10th December at 17:30pm.

• Interviews are due to take place Mon 13th Dec and Tues 14th Dec.

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.

As part of the recruitment process UK Youth will be gathering and uses certain information about you. For further information regarding this please review our Data Protection Privacy Notice which explains what data of yours we process and how we use it.