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About us
Madina Mercy envisions a world of hope, growth and opportunity for all. We strive for the health, education, and financial stability of every human being in every community. We have been, combatting food and water poverty in the UK and abroad since 2012, supporting single mothers, widows, orphans and the homeless. For over 30 years Madina Mercy has tirelessly supported the right to education, working with the global community to improve literacy rates with thousands of students of knowledge having benefited from its programs. The candidate themselves does not need to be a practicing Muslim but must match our values and want to further the impact that Madina Mercy can make. A core principle of Madina Mercy is to serve all of humanity, without prejudice nor discrimination, as we believe that 'giving is living'.
Role purpose
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Head Fundraiser to lead efforts in securing financial support to continue our vital humanitarian work. With the goal of expanding outreach and strengthening our services, this role will be at the heart of driving real impact in the lives of the homeless, families/households, refugees displaced by war and natural disaster.
From organizing community-led events and securing grants to managing fundraising campaigns, the Head Fundraiser will play a key role in ensuring our mission thrives. Whether it's providing meals to those in need, distributing essential seasonal supplies, or supporting youth and educational programs, the money raised will go toward uplifting communities and those in need in the UK and beyond. Our ethos is simple – if you have a need, Madina Mercy is here to facilitate.
This role has a huge potential for growth, being at the forefront of fundraising for the organisation and with success, will be able to build a team and lead the way for how our fundraising is carried out.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Identify and apply for at least two grants each week to support Madina Mercy's charitable projects.
- Develop and implement online marketing campaigns for fundraising, collaborating with the marketing team and volunteers.
- Expand the volunteer base by reaching out to communities and identifying new recruitment opportunities.
- Identify key festivals and activities where Madina Mercy can promote its work, providing guidance and facilitating involvement.
- Strengthen social media presence and expand brand awareness.
General Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies, including grant applications and sponsorship opportunities.
- Organize and execute major fundraising events throughout the year.
- Expand community engagement initiatives to raise awareness and build supporter networks.
- Manage social media and marketing campaigns to increase outreach.
- Plan and oversee awareness events to further engagement between the charity and the local community
- Work closely with volunteers and community leaders to maximize impact.
- Cultivate partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
- Monitor and report fundraising performance, ensuring transparent financial management.
- Provide hands-on leadership in fundraising activities, working closely with the charity's core team.
- Support the expansion of international aid efforts in regions affected by poverty and conflict.
Quarterly & Annual Objectives:
- Organize major fundraising dinners and events every quarter, aiming to raise at least £150,000 per event.
- Obtaining licenses and permits from the local councils for city centre and street collections/marketing campaigns, also for the distribution of aid.
- Establish connections with universities and secure permission to set up stalls at freshers' fairs to attract young volunteers.
- Guide and oversee a comprehensive marketing strategy that showcases the charity's core principles and long-term mission, particularly in cities where projects are already established.
- Ideally, the candidate will have an existing network of donors and supporters that they can engage for fundraising efforts.
Closing date 18th July, 2025
Inteviews with potential suitable candidates will start from 1 July 2025
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Asylum Matters is looking for a dynamic campaigner committed to upholding the rights of people seeking asylum in Yorkshire & Humber and across the UK at a critical time. Asylum Matters plays a significant role in working towards positive change for refugees and people seeking asylum. We are a small team based around the UK, working locally and nationally with an extensive network of partners to advocate for progressive change in the asylum system. We work with frontline organisations and people with lived experience across the UK on a range of issues that affect people in the asylum system. We co-lead the award-winning Lift the Ban coalition campaign, that brings together almost 300 organisations calling for the right to work for people seeking asylum. The Yorkshire & Humber Campaigns Manager also lead our Lift the Ban campaign Nationally, working with our powerful coalition to raise our collective voices and call for working rights for people in the asylum system.
We are a facilitator of collaboration and joint action. Our work helps strengthen collective advocacy on asylum reform and ensures it is informed by the reality on the ground. We became an independent charity in 2021 and have ambitious plans for the future as we seek to maximise the potential of our collaborative campaigning model and identify opportunities for change at local, regional and national levels, in a challenging external environment.
The successful candidate will work in partnership with local organisations and networks in Yorkshire & Humber to develop and implement strategies for achieving change locally and nationally. They will have experience of developing and delivering impactful campaigns that have achieved change. They will be an effective communicator, able to build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with partners. They will be proactive, able to spot influencing opportunities and quickly mobilise support to respond to them. They will have a commitment to the vision of a fairer and more effective asylum system, and to empowering and working with those with direct experience of it.
We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of the UK asylum system, anyone with lived experience who meets the essential criteria will be granted an interview.
Candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Please submit your current CV, plus a supporting statement that details how you have the experience to meet the essential criteria within the Job Pack attached. Failure to submit a supporting statement or cover letter that details how you meet each of the 8 essential criteria will disqualify your application.
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