Flexible and remote working available.  We are seeking a high achieving, proactive Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our successful fundraising team for our much-loved and highly respected hospice.

As a key member of the fundraising team, you will be able to hit the deck running. You will have a proven ability to develop and secure income from trusts and foundations as well as provide support on our wider philanthropy and partnership development. You will be comfortable in building relationships with HNWIs, working together with the Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager and Fundraising and Communications Director. 

The primary focus of the role is to build our base of trusts and foundation donors, developing and increasing our pipeline of new prospects and donors and ensuring we receive ongoing support. You will have proven experience in trusts fundraising and be used to successful delivery of four and five-figure gifts.

Set in beautiful, landscaped gardens, Katharine House Hospice couldn’t keep making such a difference in our local community without experienced and dedicated staff and volunteers.

All staff benefit from:

• generous holiday entitlement of 27 days per year, plus bank holidays
• a contributory pension scheme
• opportunities for training and development
• free on-site parking.

If you have the passion, skills and experience to take this exciting role forward at Katharine House, we would love to hear from you.  Please download the job recruitment pack for more details on the role and how to apply.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a home-based contract within the Private Sector Partnerships Services. 

The position will be part of UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships Unit, which sits within the Department of External Relations (DER) responsible for mobilizing resources to enable UNHCR’s refugee response programming around the world.

As a part of the service, our colleagues in Private Partnerships & Philanthropy (PPH) raise funds from corporations, foundations and HNWIs against an ambitious target. PPH does this through its established network of fundraisers located across 4 regions (Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East and North Africa) and the coordination and support provided by PPH headquarters unit in Copenhagen.

This job will play a critical role in driving strategic growth of private philanthropy among major donors and family foundations– donors giving US $10,000 or more - in the Europe region.

As part of PSP Europe this post will provide technical support to National Partners and country offices which prioritize the major donor fundraising channel. The post holder will accomplish this through offering; training, providing mentoring and coaching, sharing of best practices, monitoring global philanthropic trends, managing work groups, and contributing to the dissemination of information for the purpose of knowledge sharing.  In addition, the post holder will produce sample support materials for use by countries to secure major donor funding.

Title: Associate PSP Officer (Private Philanthropy)

Duty Station: Flexible location within Europe (working from home)

Contract Type: Local Specialist, LICA-9 (equivalent to NOB)

Duration: as soon as possible - until 31 December 2021 (renewable contract)

Application start date: 22nd March 2021

Application closing date: 4th April 2021

Organizational context

The Private Sector Partnerships (PSP) Services works in different regions: Europe, MENA, Americas, Africa, and Asia, and further decentralizes at local levels.

The position will be part of UNHCR’s Private Sector Partnerships Unit, which sits within the Department of External Relations (DER) responsible for mobilizing resources to enable UNHCR’s refugee response programming around the world. The Associate PSP Officer (Private Philanthropy) position will be part of PSP Europe Regional team.

The position

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, who is able to work independently as well, with a strong interest in fundraising, to become a steady and reliable asset to the UNHCR PPH fundraising operation within PSP Europe.

The post holder will collaborate closely with the regional and global staff working on market development offering strategic advice where needed. The role will be outward-facing and support the growth of high value philanthropic relationships for UNHCR across Europe.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Fund Raising Officer, the Associate PSP Officer (Private Philanthropy) will perform the following responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one coaching to major donor fundraisers located in priority markets to ensure the development of their major donor portfolio and/or offer support in developing their strategy;
• Prepare cases for support which can be readily distributed and adapted by major donor fundraisers for their prospects;
• Ensure that major donor fundraisers have in place an emergency plan for major donor fundraising in alignment with the Global Emergency Preparedness plan;
• Support with the writing of compelling cases for support, donor communications and the materials needed for prospects’ engagement and solicitation including briefing materials, slide decks, greeting cards, receipts and elevator speeches;
• Assist in solicitation and stewardship efforts with potential major donors in countries where UNHCR is not present through a PSP office, in close collaboration with UNHCR country offices;
• Work closely with key/senior global UNHCR staff and the wider PPH network to develop and lead engagement plans to build relationships with philanthropic networks in Europe;
• Seek synergy within the wider PPH network and beyond (including other income channels such as legacy and corporate) to ensure prospects and existing donors are cultivated in the most effective way;
• Provide strategic input and support to PSP Europe team in market development and planning for philanthropy within Europe, including support and input on recruitment, strategic planning, integrated regional campaigns;
• Other activities as requested by the Fund Raising Officer and senior Europe Region team members.

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required

The ideal candidate will be required to have:

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Communication, Social Sciences, Marketing, Journalism, or related field;
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with Undergraduate degree, 2 years of relevant experience with Graduate degree, or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree. Relevant experience in partnership development with high net worth donors and (family) foundations;
• Extensive experience in major donor fundraising from at least one European fundraising market;
• Demonstrated experience in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies and techniques, with private sector donors particularly in the area of major donors;
• Experience in writing proposals, reporting and communication materials at appropriate levels to develop strong donor relationships;
• Demonstrated record of securing income from other private sector donors;
• Experience working with a humanitarian response or international development organization;
• Demonstrated record of success in generating significant funding commitments from private sector donors is desirable;
• Ability to build effective relationships with prospective donors, other fundraising staff and technical teams remotely;
• Strategic, innovative and results driven professional with a track record of securing major donor gifts;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with larger groups of donors, as well as individual donors;
• Demonstrated ability to take primary responsibility for projects and to complete them in a timely manner;
• Ability to use contact management database and to present and interpret data for monitoring purposes;
• Understanding of the UN system is an asset;
• Knowledge of donor advisory funds / fundraising intermediaries is an asset;
• Excellent knowledge of English is a must (written/oral/comprehension);
• Working level knowledge of Dutch and/or German and/or French will be considered as an asset.

Location

The successful candidate will be working from home. Only candidates based in Europe with a permanent address in any European country will be considered for this role.

Conditions

The position is associated with a yearly contract, valid until end of the year, with possibility of renewal. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 9 AM to 6 PM, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).

The salary is in line with the local UN NO Salary scale.  

To apply

Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation, duly updated (with all work experience) and signed Personal History Form (P11) and supplementary pages (if necessary), and CV to the given e-mail address indicating “Associate PSP Officer (Private Philanthropy) Europe” in the subject of the email.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Are you passionate about creating resilient communities?

Launched in 2018 to tackle social isolation and poor mental health, Kintsugi Hope are looking for an Experienced Fundraising Manager to join their team.

Part time, 3 days a week, 7.5 hours a day.

Working from home, once a week at Kintsugi Hope Office (depending on Covid-19 restrictions)

This is a new role which will develop and manage the implementation of our fundraising strategy, working closely with the Senior Management team and Trustees, to embed fundraising work across the whole of the charity, 

I am looking for a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join a national health charity to cover a maternity contract.  

Within this role you will proactively secure income from trust and statutory sources and manage existing supporters and funders effectively.  This charity has a warm pipeline of trusts and foundations that are giving generously, and your role will be to support this giving as well as to identify and approach new prospects.  

You will play a pivotal role in helping the organisation grow income and raise awareness.

The successful candidate will need:

• Proven experience gained in a research and income generation role within the non-profit sector.
• Experience of cultivating prospects and building relationships with donors.
• Experience of fundraising from trusts and statutory sources.
• Experience of working towards challenging income targets and delivering against agreed plans.

Closing Date: asap

Salary: c£31,000

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.

We are looking for a London-based Senior Grants Officer to join our Development department. In this role, you will be managing a large portfolio of grants that fund our vital work - using the power of the law to protect our planet.

Our Development Department is responsible for raising the funds that enable the organisation to deliver its mission. The department is formed of several fundraising strands: an established grants programme, securing funding from trusts, foundations and institutional donors; a newly formed Digital Fundraising raising income from the public; and the Philanthropy team, working with a wide range of individuals and organisations to raise primarily unrestricted gifts to support ClientEarth's work.

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be managed by our Head of Grants, Eleonora Arcese. Eleonora joined ClientEarth in 2016 and is based in London. She leads the team that manages and stewards ClientEarth's growing funding portfolio, which includes foundations, trusts and statutory and institutional donors. Prior to joining ClientEarth, she worked for a number of environmental NGOs where she managed a portfolio of projects focused on EU and international climate and energy policy, sustainable development, and conservation.

In her spare time, Eleonora is also a Trustee of the Board of the Hawks and Owls Trust, in the UK.

Main Duties

• Working with the Head of Grants and our legal teams to effectively deliver a work plan comprising a busy reporting and renewal schedule;
• Leading and coordinating internal stakeholders including our finance, legal, communications and operations teams to produce and review the required materials to satisfy grant and funding requirements;
• Maintaining and strategically utilising our databases (including Raiser's Edge and SharePoint);
• Representing the Development team and ClientEarth at external meetings with relevant stakeholders, to cultivate and steward new or existing funder relationships.

Role requirements

• Significant experience of working in a grant management or project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity
• Experience in managing six and/or seven figure grants/gifts
• Experience of reporting to private foundations including trusts and foundations
• Experience drafting proposals and securing funding from foundations and other funding institutions (six and/or seven figures)
• Significant knowledge of budgeting, and organisational finances
• Ability to work with fundraising databases and internal information management systems (e.g. Raiser's Edge, SharePoint) (Desirable)

Further Information

Flexible working: Post-covid, we are giving our staff the choice to decide where they want to work for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based.

We are moving offices in London later this year. Our new office is located close to Drayton Park overground and Highbury & Islington stations.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) is looking for a Development Manager to help develop the next stage of our growth. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, motivated leader who has strong capabilities in resource and people management, experience of fundraising, excellent communications and project management skills, and a desire to contribute to a growing organisation working within a collective, feminist ethos.

This is an exciting time to join our organisation – we have experienced several years of significant growth in order to meet the demand from growing numbers of survivors looking for specialist support. We have an ambitious strategic plan to continue to innovate and develop our service provision, particularly to reach survivors currently not accessing our services.

This role is subject to a six-month probationary period. The post holder will be eligible for 28 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and a 5% pension contribution.

For more information and to apply please complete our online application form.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 7 June. Interviews will be on Wednesday 16th June.

This post is restricted to female applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is looking for an experienced trusts fundraiser for an exciting new role where you will have the opportunity to grow a trusts and grants fundraising stream while managing a number of existing multi-year relationships with the likes of Children in Need and Big Lottery.

A great home working role for an experienced fundraiser who can shine while working autonomously.

With a role that covers the entire trusts fundraising process from prospect research to monitoring and reporting, you will have the opportunity to diversify the trusts and grants fundraising stream – bringing new funders to the charity and developing key relationships with existing and new funders.

You will inherit a strong portfolio or existing grants (over £250K) and a database of ready to go applications and prospects.

We’re looking for an experienced trusts fundraiser who is willing to take responsibility for all aspects of trusts fundraising – including prospect research, relationship building and reporting) has a track record of securing a wide range of grants (up to 6 figure would be preferred).

With a prominent cause in the spotlight, and a very financially stable charity, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of applications and bids and join an emerging fundraising team that’s set to grow over the next year.

Trusts and Grants Fundraising Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Home Based / Remote – With occasional meetings in London area.

Circa £35,000 per annum

Duties will include:

• Generate fundraising income from key Trusts and Foundations and research potential new avenues for funding
• Write tailored, inspirational applications and reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
• Building strong relationships with other teams within the organisation in order to understand the work of the Charity and thus build a case for support
• Maintain and deliver a pipeline of applications and reporting to grant makers, including prospecting for new funders
• To research relevant Trusts and Grant making bodies, developing compelling applications
• Build new relationships with trust and grant awarding organisations, updating them with the work of the charity and impact of trust funding.
• Stewardship of existing trusts and foundations, reporting on impact and identifying new opportunities for support

The ideal candidate will have:

• Track record in trusts fundraising / winning funds through bids and applications to grant giving, statutory bodies and foundations
• First class, demonstrable written communication skills with the ability to write compelling and innovative proposals and funding reports
• Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship building skills
• Proven experience undertaking research, developing proposals, and winning funding.
• Experience in managing relationships with trust and grant awarding bodies

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Gwent Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation charity in Gwent, working for the wildlife and people of our rich and varied landscape. For over 50 years, we have been protecting wildlife and working to educate, influence and empower people to understand and care about their local environment. 

Our funders and supporters, whether grant-making trusts, local authorities, individuals, businesses or community organisations, are absolutely vital. We’re entirely funded through grants, membership subscriptions, legacies and donations and have developed a good reputation for our project delivery, campaigning and influencing over many years. 

The Role

We’re looking for a talented person to lead on our fundraising from grants and trusts, working within a friendly, committed and professional team in Gwent and as part of the wider movement of Wildlife Trusts in the UK. This role presents an exciting opportunity to make a highly significant contribution to nature’s recovery in Wales, working for a highly-regarded regional charity with ambitious goals.You will continue developing strong relationships with our major funding partners, building on our track record in securing multi-year project funding to restore wildlife and help nature recover in Gwent The successful candidate will enjoy finding creative and proactive ways to build relationships with new and existing funders across current and developing streams of work.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, you’ll also work closely and collaboratively with our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Management Team (SMT) and the wider team, taking the lead on securing and increasing our income from trusts and foundations and other major sources.You will be responsible for maintaining relationships with key funders and project donors, and identifying new potential funding sources.At this important time for fundraising, as we look to increase our income from Trusts and Foundations from 50% to 60% over the next few years, to include approx. £150-£200,000 into core operational costs, you’ll need to work across teams and have the drive to seek out and maximise a wide range of opportunities. With a proven track record in successful grant fundraising, or similar bid-writing experience, you will support and upskill other staff in developing their project ideas into high quality funding applications.You will take responsibility for ensuring best practice at all times, including use of Full Cost Recovery in budgets and for maintaining good standards of monitoring and evaluation of funded Projects. You will be the main point of contact for all statutory, grant, trust and foundation fundraising so whilst you don’t have to have specific environmental sector fundraising experience, you do need to be able to get to grips with our key areas of work and impact, and be able to articulate this in a way that is accurate and compelling. Although primarily focused on grants fundraising, this role has the potential to grow to include wider project and partnership development. 

Workplace Details

This role will be based at our premises in Gwent.  We can facilitate flexible working and due to current Covid-19 restrictions within our offices it is likely that the successful candidate will need to work from their home address at least some of the time.

To Apply

Please visit our website for more information and to apply for this position.

CPSL Mind is a progressive and collaborative mental health charity, working across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and experienced Fundraising Manager with demonstrable experience in developing and securing new fundraised income streams, particularly through engagement of corporate partners and major donors.

Fundraising Manager
Peripatetic across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire with Peterborough/Cambridge Office base.
30 – 37.5 hours per week
Permanent contract
£32,910 Per Annum - Full Time Equivalent (NJC Salary Scale Point 29)

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing successful corporate partnerships, excellent stewarding skills, and experience of digital fundraising and traditional media relationships. Working alongside our Community Fundraiser, your role will be to develop new corporate partnerships, engage major donors and increase online fundraising income.

If you are an experienced and self-motivated Fundraiser with a passion for mental health, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st June 2021
Interviews: Tuesday 8th June 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'APPLICATION DETAILS / HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Please read the person specification and job description for details and relate to the person specification in your application.
We will only accept complete applications, which should include: Application Form, Covering Letter and your completed Equality & Diversity Monitoring form. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. 

We are seeking to recruit an Impact, Communications and Grants Officer (4 or 5 days/week) on a one-year temporary maternity contract to assist with presenting the impact of our portfolio of grants as well as managing a small number of awards.  GDS Services International Limited (GDSSIL) advises a private Trust which supports work on international development and disasters, and manages the Trust's portfolio of grants. We are a small team with an office in Farnham, Surrey – though currently the team works from home. The successful applicant will have proven experience in communications using a variety of media and an interest in international development. If you are interested, please download a copy of the job description and details of how to apply.

Deadline for applications: 24 May 2021.

Join a sector-leading team working on 5- and 6-figure warm and cold funding applications.

The roles will both have a mix of account management of warm funders, and developing relationships with new funders.

Some of the key relationships include a £150k five year agreement with a foundation who are funding two programmes in Bristol, a trust at £50k, Garfield Western plus match funding, and many other big names.

There are also plenty of eligible funders coming through the prospect pipeline and there are new relationships at various stages of development in both portfolios.

We are looking for proactive, ambitious fundraisers who want to make the most out of every opportunity, grow existing partnerships, deepen relationships and seek new partnerships.

You will look at lapsed relationships and grab opportunities you see coming through the prospect list. You will grow partnerships with funders recognised as having propensity to give more.

Excellent benefits including 30 days annual leave and a strong track record of development and internal promotion of employees.

There are two roles available . One is a 12 month contract and the other is permanent.

Closing date: Wednesday 26 May 2021

Fundraising Officer 

We are looking for an exceptional Fundraising Officer to join a friendly and dynamic team to support The Horse Trust's ambitious fundraising goals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify potential funders (major donors, trusts and foundations and corporates) for projects and core support of The Horse Trust and lead them through the solicitation process. 
• To develop relationships with grant making Trusts, Foundations and major gift individuals.
• Ensure records are fully up to date with all compliant information. 
• To attend meetings with existing and potential funders, to record meetings as required. 
• Researching new major donor prospects adding potential donors to the database to be included in the rolling programme of applications. 
• Organising and delivering engagement events for Trusts and major donors. 
• To provide updates and project reports to Trusts, Foundations and major donors as required evidencing the impact of their funding. 
• To report monthly activity to the Director of Fundraising and Marketing on performance against objectives and to demonstrate KPIs are on target.

Person Specification to include:

• Understanding of major gift fundraising including prospect research, due diligence screening, application writing and submission and donor pipeline management.
• Ability to put together funding bids with the ability to write compelling funding applications and cases for support 
• Understanding of fundraising processes, donor relations and high value fundraising principles.
• Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to read and analyse data.

About The Horse Trust

The Horse Trust, the oldest horse charity in the world, was established in 1886 to help the plight of the working horses of London. Set amongst the rolling Chiltern Hills, The Horse Trust provides a sanctuary for the retirement and respite of modern-day working horses from the Police, Military, Royal Mews and other charities such as Riding for the Disabled and Horse Rangers as well as caring for equines rescued locally from abuse or neglect and in need of urgent care. In addition to providing a retirement sanctuary for 142 animals, The Horse Trust Charity is committed to promoting equine health and welfare through training professionals and funding ethical scientific research to reduce disease and suffering for the UK equine population.

A great opportunity for an experienced Trust Fundraiser has arisen, working with a fantastic charity that use the power of music therapy to change the lives of vulnerable and isolated people.

As Trust & Foundations Manger you will take responsibility for contributing to meeting and raising the teams annual financial target by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts from Trust, Foundations, and Statutory funders. You will line manage two Trust Fundraisers, setting and monitoring their individual annual objects, ensuring their ongoing development.

You will ideally need to have a proven track record of achieving financial targets and have previous Trust fundraising experience. You will need to show that you can think strategically and can grow a Trust fundraising function.

This role is full time, based three days a week from home and two from their office in North London.

If you would like to see the full job description or find out how to apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call Natalie at Harris Hill 0207 820 7326.

The role closes at 9.00 am on the 31st may so please get in touch early to avoid disappoint. We look forward to hearing from you.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Clinks is looking for a Fundraising Manager to join its growing team. Can you lead income generation from a variety of sources including: statutory funds, trust and foundations, corporate and self-generated income.

Clinks actively and passionately supports, represents and advocates for the voluntary sector in criminal justice, enabling them to provide the best possible opportunities for individuals and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives. Our organisation seeks to represent a fully diverse, inclusive  and cultural dynamic both internally and externally.

The Fundraising manager is responsible for the governance of existing income and generating new income strands to ensure that Clinks has the funding that it needs to deliver on its strategy whilst measuring and understanding the fundamental impact of the charity. The fundraising manager will lead on the delivery of our income generation strategy, secure grant fundraising from statutory and charitable sources and develop and manage corporate partnerships.  They will incorporate new developments and trends to ensure Clinks has diverse and robust income streams. They also ensure that Clinks understands the impact of its work from both an internal and external perspective.

The role delivers on Clinks’ 5th strategic objective – “Clinks being effective, efficient and professional in its work and operations. Ensuring we have the systems, resources and processes to achieve maximum impact”.

Clinks is an equal opportunities employer and individuals with direct experience of the criminal justice system and/or with protected characteristics are actively encouraged to apply. This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, there is no requirement to disclose any convictions.