Corporate Engagement Manager, The Good Food Institute Europe

Engage Businesses to Build a Sustainable, Healthy and Just Food System 

Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger, to increased disease risk and poor animal welfare.

The Good Food Institute Europe (GFI Europe) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. Please check out our U.S. affiliate’s website (gfi [dot] org) and read the 2019 Year in Review (gfi [dot] org/2019, in particular pages 10-11 on our Corporate Engagement work), to find out more about who we are and what we do.

We are at an exciting stage in our growth and are looking for a Corporate Engagement Manager to join our team. For more information about this role, please take a look at the job brochure here: shorturl.at/kmsxH.

How You Will Make a Difference
While many excellent alternative protein products and companies already exist, they still comprise a small percentage of the market share of conventional meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood. The Corporate Engagement Manager will drive action to accelerate the growth of the alternative proteins sector in Europe.

You will focus on building relationships with major established companies, influencing them to invest in alternative proteins, stock more alternative protein products, and create new products in this space. As well as engaging with individual decision makers, including senior executives at C-suite level, you will also help to catalyse the sector at the ecosystem level. You could also explore the potential for engaging with entrepreneurs, startups and investors, if this proves to be a strategic area for maximum mission-impact.

As the first Corporate Engagement hire in our growing European team, you will help radically transform the food system by:

• Setting the strategy for GFI Europe’s corporate engagement work, identifying and pursuing the top priorities for impact.
• Managing and delivering all aspects of GFI Europe’s corporate engagement work, and potentially leading a team of specialists in the future.
• Building relationships with established companies (including food manufacturers, co-manufacturers, ingredient companies, and life science companies), influencing them to invest in alternative proteins, produce and stock more and higher-quality alternative protein products, and create new products.
• Potentially also building relationships with other stakeholders, as and when this is strategic for mission-impact. These could include priority grocery stores, restaurants, and foodservice establishments, investors and financial institutions, entrepreneurs and start-ups.
• Acting as a liaison and ‘connector’ between European stakeholders, GFI’s US-based Corporate Engagement team, other GFI global staff, and our broader network.
• Potentially coordinating the creation of resources to help champion the alternative protein sector - for example, databases of investors/companies/ingredients, or ‘manuals’/guides for start-ups.
• Overseeing the generation of new consumer and market research data by contracting external firms, as needed.
• Building communities and coalitions of organisations to champion the alternative protein ecosystem, for example, by bringing together consortia to apply for grant funding..
• Preparing and delivering influential presentations to key corporate decision-makers.
• Being a thought leader by speaking at conferences, webinars etc.
• Performing other duties as required, as a member of our small, growing team.

Who We’re Looking For
You must have:

• A passion for GFI’s philosophy and mission.
• Significant relevant experience, for example in business, management consulting, corporate affairs/management/engagement, brand/product marketing, investment, venture capital, start-ups, food industry sales, or other relevant area.
• Excellent people-skills: the ability to influence, network, and build alliances.
• The ability, confidence and authority to engage with corporate executives, build long-term relationships with them, and to persuade and influence decision-makers.
• Strong team spirit and open and collaborative instincts: you will be working closely with colleagues in our US Corporate Engagement team and around the world.
• Excellent written and oral communication, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic ability.
• A can-do approach: a self-starter with the drive and initiative to take responsibility for delivering impact.
• Comfort working remotely in a rapidly-growing and evolving organisation: the ability to work well independently and under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken (CEFR C2 level). We would also welcome applications from candidates who, in addition, can work in other major European languages.

We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every colour, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritise an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.

The Fine Print

• Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Flexible - we will consider applicants from anywhere in Europe. You will mainly be working remotely: from your home, or wherever you choose. Once the COVID situation has cleared, you and the whole GFI Europe team will get together in-person approximately once every quarter for around 3-4 days at a time, most likely in the London area or Brussels. Subject to COVID, there may also be other frequent work trips within Europe, and occasionally beyond.
• Salary: £38,000 - £50,000. This range is based on a UK hire and will be adjusted if hired elsewhere in Europe.
• Right to work requirements: We are only able to consider applicants who are eligible to work and travel in the EU or UK.
• Application Deadline: 26th October 2020, 11.59pm GMT. We will be assessing candidates on a rolling basis, so please apply now!
• Application process: Please complete this short form, upload your CV and cover letter and complete a short task here: https://forms.gle/2rGC8f37sSt2k3Qd9 - thank you. Your cover letter (of 1-2 pages) and CV should set out:
  • What motivated you to apply for this role.
  • How you meet each of the requirements for the role as listed in the job description.
  • Which bit of the job description energises you the most.
  The full application process is outlined in the job brochure: shorturl.at/kmsxH. We really look forward to hearing from you!
• Any questions? If you have any questions about this role, please do reach out to us at europe [at] gfi [dot] org. If you’ve read this far but decided not to apply, please feel free to share this job description with someone else in your network who you think might be a good fit for the role! Thank you.

Closing date: 11 October 2020 at 11.30pm

We’re looking for a proactive individual with community fundraising and volunteer management experience to join us as a Regional Community Fundraiser and help us maximise our local fundraising activities.

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change — with individuals, in communities, across society – and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Part of our hugely successful Income Generation division, Shelter’s Community Fundraising team is a new and, currently, small team but with big plans to grow our numbers to have Regional Fundraisers in 12 cities across England and Scotland. Community Fundraising is a key part of Shelter’s long-term fundraising strategy and investment is being made available to fund it. We have recently appointed a new Head of Community Fundraising and are now seeking to expand our team of Regional Fundraisers – it’s a great time to join us.

At Shelter we are committed to tackling systematic inequalities and currently we are looking to increase the diversity within our Fundraising team. We would particularly welcome applications from anyone with a BAME background or considers themselves to have a disability.

About the role
Implementing a new community fundraising strategy in Manchester and the surrounding areas is just one of the challenges we’ll expect you to rise to in this high profile role. Essentially, you’ll be responsible for raising the profile of the organisation and attracting new loyal and regular supporters. That means shaping and developing your geographical area and local community to establish a tangible relationship with Shelter and its work. It also means providing a high standard of stewardship to add value to current and new Shelter fundraisers and volunteers. Working in the best interests of the charity by contributing to wider fundraising teams' goals whenever possible will be important too. Put simply, you’ll do everything you can to generate more income and attract new long-term supporters.

About you
To succeed, you’ll need a proven relevant background, including working within community fundraising, volunteer management and a demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets. We’ll also be looking for experience of reporting using Raisers Edge or a similar database. Customer focused, commercially aware and results-driven, you have a creative and innovative approach and will be able to start and build relationships and to effectively tell the story of why people should support Shelter’s fight to end homelessness and bad housing. What’s more, you’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and try new ideas when appropriate. Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is also required, as is a full UK driving licence.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business 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 also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Main purpose of Job

This role requires an experienced charity digital fundraising direct marketing specialist:

· Proficient in managing all aspects of individual giving, including acquisition, welcome, retention and donor development activity

· With a strong track record of successful use of digital channels in fundraising

· Commitment to creating genuine value through communications with supporters

Key Responsibilities

Meet or exceed individual giving income targets:

· Lead Individual Giving, delivering annual growth in net income and lifetime value

· Plan and deliver an effective, balanced calendar of communications to achieve it

· Develop, test, evaluate and refine Eikon’s propositions, ensuring we effectively convey the difference donors’ support is making

· Plan and manage activity across email, search, social, Eikon’s website and print

Legacy marketing:

· Develop, test, implement and monitor a legacy giving marketing programme 

Data, information and management:

· Ensure information systems are up to date and provide an accurate picture of supporter segmentation, communications, preferences, permissions, requests, gifts and pledges

· Ensure fundraising is insight-led and focused on long term growth

· Ensure we comply with all legislation, the Code of Fundraising Practice & Eikon policies

We are looking for two enthusiastic, energetic individuals to join our fundraising team.

If you are a natural networker and compelling communicator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to achieve outstanding results, then we would love to hear from you!

These vital roles will contribute to the development and delivery of the Alexander Devine fundraising strategy by maximising income predominantly from community, events and corporate fundraising.

The post holders will also actively support the growth of a donor acquisition and retention programme, as well as offering exceptional stewardship to a range of supporters across the organisation.

We would welcome applications from candidates with strong fundraising experience and excellent relationship management skills who want to use their experience to make a real difference to the lives of the children and families that we support.

Hours:  Full time (37.5 hours), part time hours may be considered

Prospectus is excited to be working with Start Network to source a Fundraiser for their exciting Bangladesh Start Fund on a 3-month temporary basis (with possibility of extension).

Start Network is the spearhead of a new era in humanitarian action. It currently brings together more than 50 aid agencies across five continents, ranging from large international organisations to national NGOs. Together, their aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and localisation.

As the Temporary Fundraiser, Bangladesh, you will prepare the business case for further FCDO funding, working closely with the Start Fund Bangladesh team and the Head of Resource Mobilsation. Beyond this, you will focus on setting a plan for diversification of funding and manage all of the everyday activities related to raising funds for Start Fund Bangladesh, this will include prospect donor mapping, writing proposals, and pitching to donors.

You will need to have skills in generation income from institutional donors (particularly FCDO/DFID) and trusts and foundations. You will have an understanding of the funding landscape relevant to the humanitarian sector and be interested in working towards supporting this cause.

Start Network offer a flexible working policy as well as other benefits.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV at your earliest convenience. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Do you want to make an impact by joining an experienced, passionate and energetic team to raise awareness of hospice care? Are you able to build relationships and networks within the community to raise vital funds to make an impact? If so we would love to hear from you.

Rennie Grove Hospice Care provides vital support and care for adults and children at the end of their life. Our greatest challenge for the future is to ensure that we can meet the growing need for our service, which has never been more important than during the Covid-19 pandemic at a time when we saw demand for our services at a record high. To continue to do this, we must continue to increase public awareness about the vital care and support the Rennie Grove nurses provide, and so raise funds to help us to keep pace with the growing need. 

As the Senior Community Fundraiser you will work 3 days a week (22.5 hours per week), Monday to Wednesday with some home working, as part of a job share. You will work closely with your job share who is a longstanding member of the community fundraising team, to deliver on our community fundraising engagement and activity plans, raising income to target. You will be building relationships with our established community of supporters as well as generating a pipeline of new support. Playing a part in the team reaching our realistic, yet ambitious, fundraising targets. You will work within a defined geographical area, reporting in to the Head of Fundraising Development, working collaboratively with the Community Fundraising team comprising of three Senior Fundraisers and one Fundraising Administrator, as well as the wider Fundraising team.

A car and driving licence will be essential for this role.

We offer development, flexible working, opportunities to volunteer and 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).

At Rennie Grove Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’….

Interviews: 19 October 2020

Fundraiser   

£29,020.00-£37,243.00pa Inclusive of London Weighting.                        

Full Time, Permanent

36 hours, 52 weeks per year 

Enfield

Capel Manor College is the only College in London that aims to deliver outstanding and inspirational and environmental land-based learning opportunities across the Greater London region. Our most recent Ofsted report rated the College “good” with good effectiveness of leadership and management. Aspiring to excellence, the College has an excellent reputation for quality, is financially strong and has continuous growth in student numbers.   Fundamental to the College’s forward-thinking strategy is support for the environment and food supply in Greater London and the southeast

We passionately support the environment, greenspace, wildlife, biodiversity, sustainability and climate change adaptation in the capital. We have around 3000 students and about 500 staff, and our curriculum is expanding, the number of students is increasing, and our estates are developing. We are unique in our purpose, our location and our approach to fundraising.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and talented person with fundraising experience to support our fundraising and sponsorship ambitions, help create a vibrant and active alumni associated and support our Patron.

What’s in it for you?

We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme (LGPS), employee assistance programme and full access to Capel Gardens.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. We particularly welcome applicants from groups currently under-represented in senior roles, including females, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), people with disabilities and from the LGBTQ community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment.  We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures.

Closing Date: 9 October 2020

Interview Date:15 October 2020

Children 1st work to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood.  We achieve this by providing direct services to vulnerable children and their families across Scotland.

“A child without a childhood is like a rainbow without colour”

John McGurk, Children 1st Supporter

Join our team and put the colour back into the childhood of children in Scotland.

We are reinventing Community Fundraising at Children 1st and we need an excellent Senior Community Fundraiser to join our team.  Do you want to be part of this exciting new chapter of relationship based fundraising practice?  If yes, we want to hear from you!  This is a new role and we have big ideas and projects, but we are also looking for someone to bring their own influence and inspiration to the post.

We need someone who is focused, driven, shares our vision and is able to deliver innovation and creativity to their work.  Being an excellent communicator on all platforms is vital.  Our values are important to us and we need someone who can communicate this to our supporters. 

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, 40 days annual leave inclusive of 9 days public holidays, a contributory pension scheme and generous maternity/adoption and paternity leave benefits.

This is a permanent, full-time, home-based role of 35 hours per week. Based flexibly in the central belt (preferable east coast to complement our team).  The role will require frequent travel across Scotland.

Animal Rescue Cumbria has an exciting opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and committed community fundraiser to join our small team dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of cats and dogs.  You will have experience in charity fundraising and in planning and organising events.  With strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will have the confidence to work independently in the community with businesses, donors and supporters.  You will be a self-starter, and competent user of IT and social media and have the ability to manage small projects, achieving return on investment.

This is a new role, developed to help support the vital work of the Shelter.  Your objective will be to maximise fundraising income from events, appeals, legacies, fundraising platforms, merchandise and donations.  You will plan and manage communications with our donors and other stakeholders, and also support the work of the Charity's new shop in Kendal, working closely with the Shop Manager to secure quality stock donations and to procure branded merchandise.  Initially, you will also act as Volunteer Coordinator, responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining a committed volunteer force to support all areas of the Charity's work.

About Animal Rescue Cumbria

Animal Rescue Cumbria started from humble beginnings in 1972 when a group of ladies took action after reading about the number of homeless pets being put to sleep, despite being healthy. They began taking in and boarding animals until permanent homes could be found, raising funds to provide food and veterinary care.  
  
In 1974 Alfred & Betty Wainwright joined the group. Alfred, a notable guidebook author and illustrator, became Chairman, registering Animal Rescue Cumbria as a charity. Some years later he generously funded the acquisition of the picturesque site, Kapellan, near to Kendal from which we still operate as a shelter today.  

These days, Animal Rescue Cumbria, affectionately known as 'The Wainwright Shelter', takes in and re-homes over 300 unwanted or lost and homeless dogs and cats every year. We provide a caring environment and help them adapt and find permanent, loving new homes. We provide support for pet owners and work to increase awareness of the responsibility we all have towards animals and their welfare.  

The Charity is at an exciting stage in its development, expanding its activities and staffing in order to ensure its sustainability for the future.  This may involve a move to another site, or a major redevelopment of our existing site at Kapellan. 

Role Description

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week including paid breaks of 40 minutes over the working day, worked flexibly across 7 days per week; normal office hours will be 0900 - 1700, Monday to Friday, but weekend and evening work will be required.

Place of Work:

Your office base will be in Kapellan, Animal Rescue Cumbria, Grayrigg, Kendal.  The role holder will, however, be required to work within the community, nurturing relationships and securing donations and raising the profile of the Charity.  Some home working will be possible during the Covid-19 epidemic, although the Shelter has very strict measures in place to keep the working environment Covid-secure.

Reporting to:  General Manager

Responsible for: Volunteer Coordination

Key Responsibilities:

1. Produce and execute plans to maximise unrestricted income for the Charity from a range of sources.

2. Plan and deliver an annual event calendar, including virtual events.

3. Plan and deliver a communications plan to include press releases, regular social media posts, newsletters, presentations, etc.

4. Engage with the local community and supporters to promote Animal Rescue Cumbria and create and nurture lasting relationships. 

5. Develop appeals to fund particular causes, e.g. feral cat colony projects.

6. Develop website content, marketing and other external communications to ensure accuracy and consistency.

7. Produce accurately written communications with donors and supporters, e.g. newsletters, thank-you letters.

8. Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns, managing resources carefully to ensure return on investment.

9. Develop systems and processes, using volunteer management software, for recruiting, managing and retaining an effective volunteer force; increase the Charity's volunteer numbers.

10. Maximise use of third-party charity fundraising platforms, e.g. CAF Donate and JustGiving, to secure donations and initiate Charity Challenges.

11. Work with the Charity Shop Manager on 'donation drives' to secure donated pre-loved pet items for re-sale.

12. Contribute to the educational programme through presentations, and attend cheque presentations and events organised on our behalf by our supporters.

Please apply online, and attach your completed application form.

Job Title: Community Organiser
Salary: £31,044 + £3,000 London Weighting
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (some unsociable hours)
Inclusion: Black and minority ethnic candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply. Part time possible.
Contract: 12 Months (with the hope of extension)
Based: South London (Home Working)

Citizens UK organises communities to act together for power, social justice and the common good. We are the home of broad-based community organising in the UK, with 11 diverse civil society alliances across England and Wales. We build powerful alliances that develop the leadership capacity of our members so they can hold politicians and other decision-makers to account on the issues that matter to them. Citizens UK also creates systemic change through projects such as the Living Wage Foundation, PACT and Sponsor Refugees. 

We are looking for a Community Organiser to be responsible for the day-to-day development or maintenance of a Citizens alliance or small chapter. Supported by a more experienced Organiser, they have considerable independence and responsibility for external political and media relationships. They take responsibility for financial issues and staff training; and may oversee a budget or manage a colleague. A Community Organiser is a practitioner of the craft of broad-based community organising methodology, and focuses on the building of relational power, the recruitment and retention of dues-paying institutions, the development of leaders, the strengthening of member institutions, leader-led public actions, and the winning of systemic change.

Areas of Responsibility include: 
• Manage and undertake a listening campaign in Lambeth on social mobility leading to the co-production of a social mobility strategy for the borough 
• Organiser parents though our Parent Power programme with King’s College London 
• Support listening campaigns in Lambeth on issues such as youth safety, digital inclusion and mental health 

For more information on the application process please click on 'Apply' now. 

Citizens UK is committed to being an inclusive employer. We value a diverse workforce and encourage those with an interest in this role to apply, regardless of whether they meet all the required criteria. We invest in our employees and will support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to deliver the role. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and there are opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Willow is looking to strengthen it's Supporter Fundraising team as we aim to get back to doing what we love - providing Special Days for seriously ill young adults.  Our service has never been more needed by our beneficiaries and as we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, we want to provide those moments of escape, normality and quality time that our beneficiaries and their loved ones so desperately need.  Can you help us to raise funds for these precious experiences and memories?

Please note: the salary for the role will be reviewed no later than 1 February 2021

Reporting to: Head of Supporter Fundraising

Job purpose

• To achieve agreed fundraising targets as set by the Head of Supporter Fundraising

• To be responsible for successfully delivering agreed fundraising activity and fundraising initiatives

• To increase fundraising income and activity within the community fundraising setting

• To provide stewardship and support to key fundraisers and supporters to maximise income potential and donor retention

Key responsibilities

• Work within agreed budgets to achieve agreed fundraising targets as determined by the Head of Supporter Fundraising.

• To successfully deliver the Willow calendar of fundraising initiatives including the annual Take Time for Tea campaign and Fundraising Quiz

• To initiate, develop and foster relationships with beneficiaries, individuals, community groups and schools in order to grow the charities fundraising supporter base.

• To Increase the number of Schools and educational organisations that fundraise for Willow

• To grow individual and peer to peer fundraising

• To build and maintain a pipeline of community fundraisers

• To deliver talks and presentations to relevant organisations to raise awareness of Special Days and promote fundraising

• To attend supporter events and Willow led events as required

• To work with the Fundraising team assistant to ensure all Community related administration is completed in a timely and relevant manner

• To understand and use the Charities database to aid fundraising

• To ensure accurate records are maintained on the Charites database Raisers Edge (RE)

• To prepare regular income and campaign evaluation reports as required

• To keep up- to- date and comply with the rules as set by the Fundraising Regulator, GDPR and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good practice.

• To keep up-to-date with changes and trends in the UK fundraising environment

• To undertake any other tasks reasonably required.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Educated to A level or equivalent

• Community Fundraising experience or equivalent

• Proven track record in delivering and exceeding fundraising targets

• Proven experience in delivering timely fundraising campaigns and initiatives

• Hands on budget management experience ideally within a fundraising environment

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK funding environment and good practice

• Understanding of relevant fundraising legislation and the Fundraising Regulator

• Experience of producing fundraising reports for activity and outcomes

• Full driving license

Skills and Abilities

• Self motivated and able to work on own initiative

• Well organised with attention to detail

• Ability to inspire and influence others to support Willow

• Ability to develop, motivate and manage individuals and groups of individuals

• Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and skilled at prioritising

• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

• Effective negotiating and influencing skills

• Strong numeracy skills and ability to forecast and analyse fundraising results

• Decisive and quick problem solver with the ability to adapt easily to change

• Innovative outlook and a willingness to suggest new ideas

• Fundraising database experience – preferably Raiser’s Edge

Other

• Regular travel across the county will be required.Willing to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.

0.8 FTE (28 hours), flexible working

Initial one year contract, renewable
Grade C, starts at £26,074 per annum for 4 days per week, plus London weighting if applicable

Mostly based in London, although we are all currently working at home

This new and exciting role at MRG has been created to grow individual giving fundraising at MRG. By ‘individual giving’ we mean engagement of donors primarily through digital but also through traditional, channels.

As a strong digital all-rounder, you must have hands-on experience in a wide range of digital marketing channels and platforms, as well as the ability to translate data into meaningful insights to drive action.

You will contribute to the design and delivery of a donor acquisition and retention program, helping us understand and attract new, committed supporters  and develop existing supporters.

You will lead on implementing individual giving appeals. You will also contribute to high value donor and legacy fundraising.

You will liaise across the Communication and Fundraising teams to utilize audience insight (especially social media followers) and evaluate activity to grow income and engagement. An enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, you will be capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team managing cross-organization campaigns across several channels to deliver against targets and objectives.

As an accomplished communicator, you will be able to write engaging content for a wide variety of donors and through different channels, ensuring that they feel personally connected to us. You will also ensure effective response handling and excellent customer care and that our supporter care systems and processes are efficiently maintained and delivered, ensuring donors have the optimal experience.

Details

For more information, download the job description and person specification from our website.

We particularly want to encourage applications from people from minorities, especially from people of colour and people with disabilities, as these are under-represented within this team.

We are occasionally able to sponsor visas, but only if we cannot find an applicant with an existing right to work in the UK.

How to apply

Please see our website for details.

Interviews will be on 16 October 2020 via zoom.

This post is to be normally based in the London office at least part of the time.

In these interesting times we are looking for an exceptional person to join our organisation, to work in local communities across Shropshire  developing new and imaginative ways to reduce loneliness and isolation, encourage self- help and improve well -being and independence for isolated, elderly and more vulnerable individuals.

We are a long-established LOCAL charity with a great reputation and a strong track record of delivering community projects. For 60 years we have been working county-wide with local people to develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems. We reduce the disadvantage that can result from living in a rural area, such as poor access to services and support, and greater vulnerability to isolation, poverty and poor health.  We deliver our work through a variety of projects.

In the midst of the current pandemic we have seen an upsurge in community activity and volunteering, and support to enable this activity to be harnessed and developed is needed more now than it has been for many years.

Whether your  background is public sector or voluntary sector you will have a proven track record of developing initiatives with local partners; supporting community groups; organising events and working with volunteers. Your excellent “people skills” will enable you to build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective partners. 

About us

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

The Community & Special Funds Fundraising Officer will contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by building exceptional supporter relationships that maximise income generation and supporter recruitment & retention.

You will operate as a key member of the Community Fundraising Team and will have the opportunity to explore new exciting opportunities for the charity. You will be a primary contact managing a variety of Special Fund relationships. You will also respond to and manage emerging community fundraising opportunities as they arise.

In the first few months of the role there will also be some varied temporary responsibilities to help with the delivery of the charity’s virtual fundraising challenges.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a mature attitude who can effectively and empathetically communicate with supporters, patients, relatives of patients and wider charity colleagues. You will have a can-do, proactive attitude and will be a team-player, happy to help colleagues if required. You will have demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising role for over 1 year and will have an understanding for various fundraising practices.

Applications from around the Leeds area and national home-based applications will be accepted, however, please note travel to the charity office in Leeds will be required approximately once a month.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: Wednesday 30th September 
2. Telephone interviews 1st & 2nd October
3. Face to face interviews W/C 5th October

For more details please see the full Job Description.