Location: The Cedars and within the community

Status: Permanent

Salary: £24,018 - £30,555

Closing Date: February 7, 2020 5:00 pm

If you are an enthusiastic professional with experience in sourcing and managing substantial corporate partnerships, there couldn’t be a better time to join Compton Care. We are going through a period of growth and have some very exciting future plans to help us reach our goals.

Our Corporate Fundraiser will play a big part in ensuring the success of our new strategy by helping to develop a range of activities and engagement tools aimed at our corporate supporters to achieve income targets as well as offering excellent supporter care.

Role requirements:

• To work with the Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager to develop and implement the Corporate Fundraising Strategy in order to significantly grow corporate income through a range of work streams such as partnerships, payroll giving, sponsorship and cause related marketing.
• Achieve an agreed income target and work with the Corporate and Trusts Partnerships Manager to seek out new opportunities developing new initiatives and toolkits to exceed those targets where possible.
• Organise a range of specific corporate events to increase acquisition of contacts and increase brand profile
• To develop and maintain an excellent corporate volunteering programme, offering volunteering opportunities that meet the needs of Compton and Corporate partners.
• Act as a key ambassador for Compton Care. Develop relationships within the business community, establishing links and raising awareness of Compton’s vision and mission. This will involve being a member of business networks where appropriate and in agreement with line manager.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

We are looking for a passionate corporate fundraiser with at least 2 years’ experience who can evidence their ability to achieve income targets through successful acquiring and managing partnerships with businesses. You will be used to reporting on financial performance and evaluating the success of projects and campaigns. You will need to provide our supporters with gold standard care and have excellent communication skills. You should have strong IT (including database) skills and a good eye for detail. The successful candidate will be highly organised and able to handle a busy and varied workload.

Interested applicants should be able to evidence how they meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

We are looking for a Trusts Fundraising Officer to join our successful Trusts and Grants team. This key role will lead on stewardship of our vital body of warm smaller trust funders and on engaging new trusts with potential to give up to £10,000. There will also be opportunities to work on some higher-value applications. You will have excellent research skills, and be confident in persuasive communication, both written and oral, to convince funders of the importance of our cause and the impact their donation can make. You will make a central contribution to meeting the team’s ambitious targets and supporting the charity’s drive to beat muscle-wasting conditions.

Applicants

The successful candidate should have:

• Sound knowledge of trusts fundraising processes
• Fundraising experience from trusts in the voluntary sector
• Thorough approach with very good attention to detail
• Ability to convey relevant detail clearly and concisely
• Understanding of research techniques

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

   In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

*Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

GASP Motor Project is in an exciting period of development and growth and we are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and positive fundraiser to join our team.  GASP is an education charity delivering Early Intervention programmes to young people who may be on the periphery of mainstream education, in danger of entering the youth justice system or disengaged with their lives and future.  We work with schools, statutory organisations and charity partners to ensure that the needs of these young people are being met and exceeded.

This is a new role, and we are looking for someone with the drive and determination to deliver the planned increase in income required to execute our strategic development and growth.  You will be responsible for raising core and Operational income from charitable trusts and grants, as well as developing corporate and strategic partnerships.  Capitalising on our success and reputation, you will engage with high-profile individuals and organisations; provide the highest levels of stewardship and ensure existing supporters are engaged and managed.  

Purpose of the role

This role requires an individual who can multi-task and manage their own work timetable. The post-holder will be an experienced, out-come driven individual who understands the needs of the charity and the young people we work with.

You will be required to

• Working with the CEO, develop and implement a new fundraising strategy to support the growth of GASP.
• Develop and grow GASPs network of Trusts, Foundations and supporters to ensure long-term income generation and sustainability.
• Create, manage and maintain a fundraising database.
• Identify, research and engage with Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporations and HNWIs to maximise opportunities for income generation.
• Develop and submit high-quality and compelling funding applications, ensuring approaches match interests and priorities, to secure operational and core income.
• Provide the highest levels of stewardship, ensuring current and future supporters feel valued and effective.
• Initiate a programme of meetings/visits for funders and supporters to ensure sustained engagement with the GASP programmes and young people we work with.
• Ensure funders receive the correct level of acknowledgement, recognition and feedback on the monitoring of inputs, outputs and outcomes as per their specific requirements.
• Liaise with the GASP Programme Coordinator to monitor progress on funded programmes and collate information for dissemination to funders as required.
• Work with the GASP team to monitor restricted income and ensure it is allocated in line with the funders wishes.
• Work with the CEO to agree annual fundraised income and expenditure targets; identify appropriate activity plans to ensure these targets are met or exceeded.
• Prepare budgets and reforecasts in line with activity plans and progress to ensure the timing and value of planned income is correct.
• Prepare quarterly fundraising reports for the CEO and Board of Trustees.

Additional notes:

• The post holder must comply with all relevant GASP policies and procedures, the Institute of Fundraising’s best practice, and any other relevant fundraising and data protection legal requirements (especially an appropriate understanding of GDPR).
• The role requires being aware of the constantly changing fundraising environment, and to identify opportunities, keep up to date with current trends, circumstances or issues that may affect the charity.
• The role will involve travel to meet current and prospective supporters.  It is essential that the post holder has a full driving licence and access to a car.
• Some out-of-office hours working may be necessary; time in lieu will be given at a mutually convenient time.
• Working from home and flexible working hours, where appropriate and pre-agreed with the CEO, will be available.
• This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
• This list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be asked to undertake additional responsibilities or duties requested by the CEO.

If you would like to apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV, along with a covering letter highlighting your relevant experience and suitabilitiy for the role using the 'Apply Online' function.  Please note that due to anticipated application numbers, only successful candidates will be contacted.

We’re looking for a dynamic and creative Fundraiser to implement our client’s fundraising strategy in relation to corporate, community and individual donors ensuring that our client can continue to deliver support to meet the needs of those who have been raped and abused across Avon and Somerset.

Due to the nature of the organisation applications are open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Position: Fundraiser

Hours: Part time 27.5 hours per week (Some home working will be possible)

Salary: £25,000 per annum pro-rata

Based: The role can be based from either the Bristol or Taunton Hub (Travel across the region is required) 

Benefits: 5% pension, 27 days annual leave + bank hols (pro rata)

Closing Date: 20th January 2020 

Interview Date: 28th January 2020

About the role:

As Fundraiser you will work closely with the Head of Fundraising to implement the Fundraising Strategy specifically in the areas of community, corporate and individual donors.  You will deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor stewardship. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. 

This is an exciting the opportunity to join our client’s team and to work in a varied and busy role within a collaborative and supportive environment.

About you:

You will be an ambitious and enthusiastic fundraising professional, who is flexible and target driven and has an ability to recognise new opportunities and develop existing relationships to deliver against set goals.

You will have a great understanding of community and fundraising events and an ability to network with corporates and build relationships with supporters.

You will have a proven record of:

• Raising funds in a community setting or related discipline
• Working as part of a geographically disperse team
• Experience of donor acquisition, retention and stewardship
• Sound knowledge of different methods of fundraising
• Excellent skills in communications, influencing and negotiation

You may also have experience as a Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, etc.

The role

The Community Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in our small but committed team. Working in close collaboration with the Head of Corporate and Community Fundraising, the Community Fundraising Officer is responsible for all aspects of community fundraising; including liaising with community partners, religious organisations, schools, universities and individuals. You will play a key part in implementing the community fundraising strategy, as well as identifying key areas to increase income and drive growth.

Other responsibilities include account management, developing new business, delivering supporter engagement events, supporting volunteers and general fundraising admin.

The ideal candidate

Passionate about contributing to provide quality support to some of the most vulnerable and excluded people in London, you will have the drive and ambition to proactively and effectively grow a key area of Providence Row’s income generation in line with our strategic aim to ‘build a community of support’.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail and strong communication skills. They will be confident in working with internal and external stakeholders and able to come up with innovative ideas and solutions to engage supporters.

You will be a team-player who wants to work with like-minded people in a vibrant and friendly fundraising team, while contributing to the success of both the fundraising department and the wider organisation to help make positive lasting changes in people’s lives.

For an application pack, please visit our website.

The deadline for applications is Friday 31st January 2020

Date of interview: 6th or 7th February 2020  

Access to justice should be equally available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Receiving the legal advice they need makes a huge difference to people's lives, reducing debt, poverty and homelessness, and combatting discrimination and injustice.

The London Legal Support Trust (LLST) works to support law centres and legal advice agencies in London and the Home Counties by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support. We do this by holding large fundraising events, most notably the London Legal Walk, which raised £869,000 this year, and providing the funds through grant rounds to the agencies where they are most needed. We offer our knowledge and experience of the sector to help the agencies become more sustainable. We also work with other grant-making bodies.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser with excellent communication skills and a successful track record of exceeding targets across a range of income streams.  They will be able to influence and motivate others, build positive relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively throughout the organisation.

Working in a small, energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have a real impact on the fundraising, communications output, marketing and organising of events. You will work very closely with the CEO of LLST as well as Head of Fundraising and Events Manager.

Flexible working and part-time options are available for the right candidates.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters.

We are currently recruiting for the position of ‘Regional Desk Officer’ to join the International Programmes Division whose responsibility is to keep the organisation focused on the socio-economic and humanitarian needs of vulnerable people.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to allocated country offices in delivery of effective programmes according to the Country Programme and Regional Strategies and raising profile amongst donors and potential funders.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• A graduate degree or equivalent experience in development/humanitarian areas
• An in-depth understanding of international development issues
• Proven track record of working in a similar role with an International NGO or the successful completion of a one year trainee programme for this role
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation of programmes; use of quantitative and qualitative research data collection in support of programme development
• Strong and well developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place on 25th February 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK (If required)
• receipt of satisfactory references

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be working with a great charity focused on the issue of social isolation of the elderly. An opportunity has arisen for a community fundraiser to join their successful fundraising team in London to input into the fundraising plans and further develop and implement the existing suite of events and programmes.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have previous experience of community fundraising and working with broad volunteer groups. You will be highly enthusiastic and innovative in your approach. You will possess great communication skills being able to work collaboratively with wider teams as well energise volunteer groups and wider stakeholders. Please do apply directly or enquire with Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we are working on a rolling basis.

Community Fundraising Officer

Position: Community Fundraising Officer
Location: Winchester, Hampshire
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £25,000 per annum depending on experience

About the role:

In this role, you will be responsible for generating income against set targets from community activities and events. You will be the fundraising point of contact for members of the community, including our clients homes and clubs and provide support, advice and encouragement for their fundraising activities.

Their mission is to care for older people with dignity and respect, providing care for life in their care homes, in a way that maximises their residents' independence, safety and quality of life.

What they are looking for:

They are looking for someone who has previous experience of working within a fundraising team or similar environment.

In addition, you will need to possess excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team or autonomously, are detail oriented and can identify opportunities which will benefit our client. Experience of using Raisers Edge or a similar fundraising database, and knowledge of fundraising best practice and charity law is desirable, but not essential.

Some of the key responsibilities:

- Identify, establish and develop long-term relationships with member of the community to help build our clients supporter base;
- Deliver and support the annual programme of events including challenge / sporting events, special events and mass participation initiatives;
- Implement and deliver tailored approaches to community groups including, but no limited to; Faith Groups, Schools, Rotary Clubs and Sports Clubs;
- Maintain records of all donor and prospect relationships on Raiser’s Edge;
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of our clients work, in order to develop a compelling case for support for a range of projects and initiatives.

What they offer:

In addition to a competitive salary, they offer 23 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service, and a commitment to continuous training and development.

The proposed interview date for the role is the 23rd January 2020.

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Executive, Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Business Development Manager, etc

Ref: 91270

Charity People are proud to be working with an amazing health charity that to recruit their new Events & Community Officer. This exciting and varied role, based from Aldgate, will involve delivering the charity's challenge event portfolio and engage with a wide range of volunteers, membership groups and associations, students and local businesses. You will lead on the delivery of key challenge and special events, such as London Marathon, Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon and their own carol concert. We are looking for a candidate who is a confident self-starter, who can build rapport quickly, has a natural passion for building relationships and delivering the highest levels of stewardship. You will be an ambitious fundraiser with a minimum of 12 months community or events fundraising under your belt.

This is an amazing opportunity with responsibility for various fundraising streams, from philanthropy, community and events and corporate fundraising - it's a great chance to develop your expertise in these various fields and collaborate with various teams. As the challenge and special events portfolio is relatively developed, they are looking for an ambitious fundraiser who is experienced in new product development who is confident to develop new relationships with community and volunteer groups to further build the community fundraising side of the charity

The ideal candidate will be a stewardship-focused fundraiser, be resilience in outlook and have great relationship-building skills, ideally with experience of having developed volunteer fundraising groups.

The role is a full-time, permanent role to be based from Aldgate, London. It is paying £25,000 and applicants will need to send through cover letters and CVs. We are submitting applicants on a rolling basis so please get in touch as soon as possible!

We actively encourage people from ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ Individuals to apply for this role. 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), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you are not interested but know anyone suitable for this role then we do offer a £250 referral fee if successful.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your (word doc) CV to [email protected] or call on 020 7939 7425 to have an initial chat about the position.

Job Title

Challenge Event Fundraising Officer 

Location

33a Islington Park Street, London N1 1QB

Mission

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps of Lebanon.

Job Purpose

To provide administrative and logistical support to MAP’s international challenge events. To produce fundraising materials and work closely with participants to ensure full recruitment of places, fundraising targets are met and participants have an excellent experience with MAP.

Hours

21 Hours

Salary

£30516

Reporting to

Events and VIP Manager

Key Internal relationships

SMT; Overseas Staff; all UK teams; Volunteers.

Key External relationships

Challenge fundraisers, local partners, sponsors and suppliers

Contract

Fixed term - 3 months with possible extension to 6 months

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Challenge events

• Be a point of contact for International Challenge event participants and support these relationships
• Pro-actively contact participants to follow up on fundraising and logistics and keep them engaged
• Ensure a timely and accurate response is given to all these supporters and their queries
• Evaluate supporter’s activity level by monitoring Justgiving and Virgin Money Giving pages and responding promptly to supporters as and when pages are set up
• Lead on the delivering of appropriate fundraising materials for these supporters
• Proactively recruit participants to events where we have outstanding places

Additional Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Digital & Campaigns/Advocacy team regarding any press coverage
• Write content and update the website and about international events, and their stories
• Assist the fundraising team, where needed, with our fundraising events
• Participate in other activities within the charity from time-to-time
• Ensure that data security is maintained and that legal and regulatory requirements are fully complied with (such as the Data Protection and Consumer Credit Acts, Institute of Fundraising Regulations and other financial instruments).

Administration

• Monitor income and expenditure on challenge event activities regularly, identify problems (actual or potential)
• Ensure timely thank you letter and acknowledgments are sent to all fundraisers
• To carry out all necessary administration (including coding of income/expenditure)
• Assist with other administrative tasks as required by the Events & VIP Manager

General Responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values of MAP
• Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Experience in organising and administrating events
• Highly organized and experienced on Microsoft Office
• Understanding of motivating and supporting fundraisers through the written word (eg. letter/email) to secure/uplift income received
• Experience or understanding of motivating and supporting fundraisers through the spoken word (face-to-face and meetings; telephonic conversations) to secure/uplift income received
• Experience or understanding of using social media platforms (eg. website/Facebook/twitter/ JustGiving/challenge events) to promote fundraising opportunities
• Experience of challenge event fundraising is desirable
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory issues relevant to fundraising, marketing and charitable giving is desirable
• Experience of using a database (Raiser’s Edge an advantage)
• Ability to prioritise and work on numerous projects simultaneously

Skills and abilities

• Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity
• Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge, understanding, and experience of Palestine or the Palestinian cause and community is desirable
• Able to prioritise and organise own workload, and work under own initiative with least supervision
• Ability to recognize and cultivate fundraising opportunities

Education/training

• Qualified to at least 5 GCSE’s (grade C or above) or equivalent, including English & Maths, or demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills.

Personal attributes and other requirements

• Strong administrative skills; supporter care skills; computer literacy; good numeracy
• Ability to think creatively
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, resilient and a good sense of humour
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Commitment to MAP’s aims and values

TPP are working with an excellent healthcare charity in their search for an Events & Community Fundraising Officer.

A diverse position responsible for both community and events fundraising, this is an excellent opportunity for you to have real development and to widen your events portfolio.

A hands-on role that will work closely with the Events and Community Fundraising Manager, this role will be greatly supported and will take ownership of events such as the London Marathon, major donor receptions and more.

Involved in the stewardship of community fundraisers too, you will also get to interact with a whole range of people determined to increase brand awareness and income for this great cause.

To be successful, you will have:

Proven charity experience, ideally within events
Knowledge of fundraising and be keen to introduce new ideas
Confidence in communicating with a wide variety of people

Joining a friendly team who are very collaborative, this is a great culture to join and not one to be missed!

Closing date - rolling deadline - applications considered as they are received

If you would like to apply, please send your up to date CV and contact details to TPP Recruitment today.

Community Fundraisers looking for some festive cheer need look no further! We are working with one of the largest, national children's charities to find their latest Community Fundraising Officer.

You will be responsible for the delivery of the centralised marketing of the community programmes across businesses, individuals, collections, education and fundraising groups. You will manage a portfolio of supporters, including volunteer and community groups in order to maximise fundraising opportunities, increase retention and long-term commitment to the charity throughout the UK.

This is the perfect opportunity for any community fundraising looking to hone their fundraising skills in a large team and organisation, with a lot of development and training potential, as well as collaboration with other teams in public fundraising, marketing and data.

It is paying £29-31,000 (inclusive of Outer London Weighting) and is a permanent, full-time position, based in Barkingside, Ilford.

We actively encourage people from ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ Individuals to apply for this role. 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), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

If you are not interested but know anyone suitable for this role then we do offer a £250 referral fee if successful.

For further information and to apply for this fantastic role please contact Pete [email protected]

One of the UK's largest children's charities are looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join their successful team at their London Head office.

Location: London-Essex Border
Salary: c. 28,500 - 31,000
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Key Responsibilities and Activities will include:
-Consultation with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager, devise an operational marketing plan for growth across allocated community programmes
-Monitor and evaluate financial targets and KPIs, raising any potential shortfalls with the Senior Community Fundraising Manager and planning in contingencies when required
-Lead on developing and maintaining a portfolio of high value supporters, fundraising volunteers and organisations providing first class stewardship management and supporter care
-Advise and optimise the fundraising of supporters who wish to fundraise through their own efforts for the charity
-Influence key supporters and stakeholders within the community fundraising environment to deliver the organisations strategic goals
-Own and develop a portfolio of high value supporters, following an excellent
reward and recognition programme to maximise retention and repeat giving
rates
-Implement, manage and execute a proactive programme of activity to drive growth across the allocated community programme

In order to apply for this position, you should have the following skills and experience:
-Significant experience within community fundraising
-Experience of working with individuals, businesses and community groups in a community fundraising context.
-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
-Excellent project management skills
-Strong organisational, multi-tasking and administrative skills
-Ability to build strong relationship

To find out more please send a copy of your CV to [email protected] Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please get in touch ASAP to avoid disappointment. Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted with further information.