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The Academy of Social Sciences seeks a pro-active, experienced and thoughtful Senior Campaign Manager to take responsibility for developing and delivering its activities to promote and showcase the social sciences. In so doing you will develop further the momentum and public profile of the Campaign, and advance understanding of the contributions social sciences make to enhancing decision-making, society and lives. The Campaign’s work is targeted primarily to policy makers and other decision-makers across all levels of government, business, research funders and media. This is a role at the heart of the Academy and is the lead staff role for the Campaign.
The task of the Campaign is to help shape and deliver a compelling and evolving public-facing showcase and narrative of the social sciences, so that what they are and what they contribute to society is better understood, valued and used. Our approach is to use substantive research evidence, impact and expertise, including that from within our high-profile Fellowship, to ‘show’ and ‘engage’ rather than to ‘tell’. This is primarily a knowledge exchange and engagement role; it is not a parliamentary lobbying role.
It’s an exciting time to join the Academy as we implement our new strategy and build on significant growth and development in 2020, including notable development in our Campaign activities, outreach and profile under the new chair, Professor Bobby Duffy. It is also an exciting time for the social sciences with their rich roles in informing understanding and policy around the ‘grand challenges’, including the UKs social and economic recovery post Covid; climate change and sustainability; and the so-called ‘levelling-up’ agenda, to name but a few.
We seek an articulate team player who understands what it is like to work in a small, busy charity, who relishes a combination of hand’s on ‘doing’, forward planning and managing, who is adept at working with senior figures and who has the drive, ambition and skills to take the Campaign to the next level. You will bring a passion for applied social sciences, and a broad knowledge of them; strong relationship management skills; excellent organisation, IT and communication skills; creativity and a willingness ‘to do’; and the diplomacy and confidence to work with senior figures in the field.
In return we offer a job with a real purpose, significant responsibility, a warm and friendly context in which to work, a sense of shared endeavour, some flexibility as to how the work is organised, and the opportunity to play an essential role for the social sciences. A sense of humour is welcomed!
The Academy and Campaign
The Campaign was formed in 2011 as the public advocacy arm of the Academy. It is funded by a network of supporters across UK social science: universities, learned societies, publishers and individuals. It draws upon expertise in the Academy Fellowship and beyond and benefits greatly from its high-profile board which provides advice, ideas and helps support delivery. The Campaign is chaired by Prof Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute and King’s College London.
The Academy of Social Sciences is the national academy of academics, learned societies and practitioners in the social sciences. Our charitable purpose is to promote social science in the UK for the public benefit. Our membership is composed of around 1400 individual Fellows, both academics and practitioners, elected for their contributions to social science, and 46 member Learned Societies which serve individual disciplinary areas in the social sciences. As a charity the Academy exists for public benefit and, as such, it serves the UK social science community as a whole.
The Role
Working closely with the Campaign Chair and Board, the Academy’s Chief Executive (to whom this role reports) and the Head of Policy, you will be involved at the heart of planning the outward-facing campaign activities and will have primary responsibility for delivering them successfully. On a day-to-day basis you will also work closely with the Academy’s Communications Manager.
This is a key role in delivery of the Campaign’s activities and in meeting its strategic plans. You will build the Campaign’s online profile and presence, organise successful events, lead projects and manage relationships with supporters. You will attract and retain supporters and work with those supporters to deliver benefits and create strong partnerships. Above all, your work will help ensure the social sciences are better understood, valued and used and that the Campaign is funded sustainably.
The four areas of responsibility are:
Campaign Board and annual planning
- Work with the Campaign Board and relevant Academy colleagues to create stimulating annual work/activity plans for the Campaign, aligned with the strategy and available resources, and with clear outcomes, timetable and measures of success.
- Undertake research and intelligence gathering relevant to the Campaign and its activities.
- Engage Board members in supporting the delivery of the Campaign activities as their time and expertise permits.
- Monitor and report on progress with the work plan regularly to Campaign Board meetings
Campaign activities and online presence
- Create and curate an interesting and high-profile programme, relevant to the Campaign’s themes, and drawing on expertise in the Fellowship and beyond, including potential delivery partners.
- Deliver the events programme (e.g., panel discussions, roundtables, lectures) attracting good audience levels and ensuring we reach those communities we seek to engage/influence.
- Manage the Campaign’s online presence and engagement, including web resources (e.g., comment/think pieces, video interviews) ensuring quality and profile as befits the status of the Campaign and Academy; and making best use of a new website for 2021, working with the Communications Manager.
- Oversee the production, launch and dissemination of Campaign and co-badged Academy/Campaign publications and reports, including policy reports, working with the Communications Manager.
- Publicise the Campaign and its activities, managing an effective social media presence, working with the Communications Manager
- Scope new projects / Campaign activities.
Sponsor and stakeholder engagement
- Ensure regular communication and dialogue with all Campaign sponsors, keeping them informed and engaged; draft and disseminate an annual report of Campaign activities and outcomes.
- Plan and deliver tailored engagement for Gold level sponsors; plan and deliver relevant, high profile and high-quality Strategic Leadership Forum activities for Gold and Silver level sponsors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors’ key contacts; gather and evaluate feedback; retain their support.
- Research and recruit new sponsors, including among HEIs and wider sectors of relevance to social sciences, to grow the Campaign’s income sustainably, working with the CEO and Board.
- Extend the Campaign’s reach to wider stakeholders, for example in policy, business and academia, engaging them in relevant Campaign activities, disseminating reports etc., to target audience groups beyond the Academy Fellowship and Campaign sponsors.
Campaign administration
- Act as Secretary to the Campaign Board and any associated working groups, arranging and minuting meetings, drafting papers.
- Manage the timely invoicing of Campaign sponsors; chasing up payment as required.
- Ensure up to date contact records of sponsors and wider stakeholders are held in the Academy’s CRM, supported by the Academy Administrative Assistant; grow the contact list.
Any other duties as required by the Chief Executive or Campaign Chair within the broad scope of this role.
Terms
The Academy is operating as a virtual organisation for the foreseeable future, with all staff working from home. It is currently envisaged that staff will be able to continue to work flexibly from home in the future if they wish, but they should live within sufficiently close and affordable reach of London to travel in for some face-to-face meetings each month. We will reconsider whether to invest in a small central London office once again when the pandemic is suitably under control. This would provide hot desk facilities for those team members who prefer not to work from home and would facilitate in-person meetings.
The position is permanent, full time, and salaried at £44,000 - £46,000 p.a. Working days are eight hours including an hour for lunch, with some flexibility for when the hours are worked during the day. Employees also benefit from a generous holiday allowance and an employer contribution to the pension scheme. There is a six-month probationary period on all appointed posts.
Skills Requirements
Candidates will be expected to meet many of the following key competencies in addition to having the depth of work experience required for this role:
- An articulate graduate with a good degree and a lively mind; a degree in a social science discipline is highly desirable.
- A passion for, and broad understanding of, the social sciences and their contributions to society.
- Substantial experience in knowledge exchange activities and/or event planning and delivery.
- Proven relationship building and ability to engage a complex and diverse range of stakeholders.
- Good judgement and sound diplomatic skills; well versed in working with senior individuals.
- Proven experience of managing projects to deliver agreed outcomes on time.
- Expertise in harnessing social media / promotion skills.
- A very high standard of written and spoken English; excellent communication skills including writing concise web content.
- An understanding of what it means to work in a small charity.
- IT friendly and competent; high level of competence in Microsoft Office suite.
- An ability to grasp the big picture and at the same time to pay attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal attributes sought:
- Drive, creativity, and persistence.
- Well-motivated self-starter, with a pro-active and thoughtful style.
- Well organised with good time management skills and ability to multi-task.
- A person who relishes making a difference.
- Friendly, positive and open manner, and a good team player.
- A willingness to work hard – this is not a sleepy role.
- Someone who seeks enjoyment in their work and brings a sense of humour to it.
Application
Please forward a CV (including your current salary) and a tailored letter of application detailing your interest in the role and your suitability for it by 9 am Monday, 8 March 2021.
If you have any questions about the role or application process please contact Dr Rita Gardner, Chief Executive.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in the week of 22 March 2021.
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The Development Relations Senior Manager (DRSM) identifies, explores and cultivates opportunities with the goal of primarily increasing the number of gifts and diversifying the donor base with foundations, major donors and non-health corporations. S/He will be expected through research, networking opportunities, relationship building and outreach (including being available for travel in Europe and globally) to develop new opportunities for EURORDIS and be the lead on new foundations and major donor contacts. The DRSM would also follow leads for developing other revenue generating activities depending on the opportunities which are presented.
The DRSM will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work directly with the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Projects Director to develop funding opportunities. The DRSM will work across staff and departments depending on priorities and opportunities which arise. Though the DRSM works collaboratively with corporate relations, healthcare fundraising is managed in a separate portfolio, as are European projects.
Motivated to work at an NGO and committed to our cause, the DRSM meets targets with organisations and individuals in line with EURORDIS’ values, and is committed to building long term sustainable partners. The DRSM cultivates relationships and searches for funding which fit EURORDIS’ Strategy, Mission and annual Action Plan. The DRSM maintains a quality, ethical and transparent approach based on best professional practices and aiming at highest standards.
The position is recruited for EURORDIS’ Paris Office (though Brussels and Barcelona offices to be considered).
Candidates must be able to travel up to 30% of their time on average to meet contacts with travel in European cities (primarily Brussels and Barcelona) as well as the United States and other parts of the world.
The main scope of this post includes:
- Identify new potential donors and sources of diversified funding (individual, foundations, and non-health corporate)
- Set up, plan for, and attend meetings with potential donors, involving other members of EURORDIS staff or volunteers as appropriate
- Cultivate and steward relationships with potential donors (new and ongoing) as well as foundations
- With COO and Strategic Projects Director, look to align funding opportunities with our unfunded strategic priorities and develop compelling proposals for support
- In collaboration with the Events Director and other relevant colleagues, source ideas and develop creative concepts for a new special fundraising event, replicable and scalable to grow over time.
- Work closely with leadership, directors, and project leaders across EURORDIS to:
- Write case statements and answer grant opportunities
- Communicate new and current project developments to prospective funders
- Develop marketing literature and improve online fundraising content
- Write reports for donors for cultivation purposes and as required for foundations grants.
- Meet annual diversification targets. The ambition is to build on our current € 400 000 of diversification in 2021, to reach € 1 M by 2023 and 20-25% of overall income by 2025.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for EURORDIS and a strong commitment to its mission, including its advocacy activities, community building and collaboration.
- Be an active team member supporting other staff members in their activities and targets
- Participate in EURORDIS events and activities
Experience & skills
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years’ professional experience in non-profit organisations or equivalent business setting with a demonstrable track record in cultivating and managing foundations and major donors and successful special events.
- Autonomous and highly driven: results and deadline oriented
- Strong business sense with negotiating skills
- Excellent communicator and relationship builder
- Multi-tasker; able to work under pressure; capacity to handle day-to-day management; good organisational skills.
- Personal and professional integrity
- Enthusiastic and flexible team player with skills in relations including: relationship building, strategic planning, verbal and written communication, organisational and time management abilities
- Ability to work with several operational team members and project leaders with varying backgrounds, building a donor acknowledgement culture internally.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite – high level in Donor database and reporting a plus
- Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills is a must.
- Good level in French desirable; other European languages a plus.
- Applicants must have a valid working permit for France
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About HCF
Hertfordshire Community Foundation is the natural port of call for grant making and philanthropy in Hertfordshire and supports voluntary and community organisations across the county. HCF provides a professional service to support donors, whether individuals, businesses or other organisations to achieve their local charitable giving objectives. Since 1988 HCF has distributed in excess of £15m in grant aid and has supported over 1,500 charitable groups. Additionally, HCF provides training and development support to the voluntary sector through HCF Training & Development.
The opportunity
Hertfordshire Community Foundation has been commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council to oversee and manage the distribution of grants in support of the Government funded, Holiday Activities Programme. This is part of a national programme, announced in November 2020, to support disadvantaged children during the Easter, Summer and Winter holidays through the provision of health food and enriching activities.
To drive this excellent opportunity forward we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Grants Manager to deliver this c.£2m grants programme during 2021 aimed at supporting disadvantaged children. This is a new position requiring someone with the skills to hit the ground running.
The newly appointed Grants Manager will focus on supporting grant applicants, evaluating applications, providing monitoring reports and liaising closely with the funder and project manager.
Reporting to the Head of Grants and working alongside HCF’s grants team the new Grants Manager will play a key role in the delivery of this new programme ensuring the effective management of grants and high level funder management.
Key responsibilities
Grant and Relationship Management
- Liaise with Hertfordshire County Council and the third party Project Manager to ensure all key deliverables are met.
- Support applicants (of all fundraising abilities), over the phone, zoom/teams and via email
- Assess applications within set timescales, in line with HCF’s grant making policy and within the criteria of this new fund
- Undertake monitoring visits (in line with Government guidlines) and collate online monitoring feedback at the end of the programme
- Oversee the management of the fund budget in conjunction with HCF’s Finance Manager s and Head of Grants
- Use HCF’s database, Salesforce, to accurately process and track grants and to maintain records at all times
- Provide regular progress updates to the funder and attend meetings as required
- Produce a comprehensive end of programme evaluation report
- Support the Marketing Officer to maximise PR opportunities
Other Responsibilities
- Identify and ensure best practice procedures are adhered to.
- Carry out any task as deemed appropriate by the Foundation Director and Head of Grants
- Attend appropriate training as required
- Work as part of a team ensuring that all team functions are covered in times of staff absence
The ideal candidate
With previous grant management, account management, relationship management and/or donor management experience you will demonstrate an ability to provide exceptional donor stewardship. You may have either a commercial or charity background and experience in managing statutory funding will be beneficial. In addition, your strong analytical and communication skills will ensure HCF provides the best possible service to applicants and the funder alike.
Essential skills and experience include:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Experience of relationship management
- Experience of grant programme management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- An ability to think creatively and to identify opportunities
- A good understanding of the voluntary sector and community issues
- High level of computer literacy including Word, Excel and databases
- Strong commitment to the values of the Community Foundation, including equality and diversity
- Enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability to cope well under pressure
- A good team player who is able to support colleagues
- Access to a car with a clean driving licence
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience of SalesForce
- Experience in managing statutory funding
- Experience of project management
- Experience of working in the voluntary and community sector
To apply
HCF is an equal opportunities employer. Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining why you think you are suited to this position and what you can bring to this role.
Interview date 30 March 2021 via zoom
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Investment Manager
Salary: £48,700 per annum
Reporting to: Investment Director
Team: Investment
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Location:Initially remote working with office arrangements for 2021 TBC (within Central London). Attendance will be required in Central London for meetings.
Starting date: ASAP
Deadline: 9am Monday 22 March 2021
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.
About this role
The Investment Manager (IM) works as a part of the Investment Team to support charities to deepen their impact and scale their outcomes. This role works closely with Investment Directors and includes both charity-facing support and internal support to the investment team.
The IM uses analytical rigor, project management and relationship skills, to support a portfolio of amazing organisations that, together, will help shift the life chances and outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key responsibilities
Investment management
- Work closely with Investment Directors to support charity partners’ in areas of leadership, impact, and sustainability, working towards leading specific work streams on impact management.
- Build trust-based relationships with charity leaders including delivery staff and Programme / Impact leads, to become a valued advisor on practice improvement.
- Work closely with members of the Impact team at charity partners to develop and refine impact management practices; data collection, dashboard development, performance review meetings, programme design and evaluation - providing guidance and thought partnership.
- Support Investment Directors with design and delivery of Impact strategy workshops, analysing charity impact data, developing and analysing pre-workshop surveys, developing facilitation materials, and coordinating logistics, and synthesizing outputs.
- Supporting Impetus’ quarterly peer learning forums for our charity partners, in particular the Impact Forum. This includes relationship management with Head of Impact of charities, developing content for learning and discussion, facilitating forum meetings and all logistical support.
- Lead on benchmarking charity outcomes data against comparable external data. You will work closely with our Public Affairs teams to identify and secure external benchmarking data and lead on the analysis comparing it to charity partner performance.
Investment Team support
- Lead on key analytical projects internally including strategic modelling, analysis of financial and impact data. This includes distilling the insights from the analysis and developing a compelling narrative of the key findings and implications.
- Support the annual cycle of identifying new investments - mapping the landscape of charities in thematic areas (e.g Apprenticeship and Skills), identifying high potential charities though analysis of key impact and financial data and reviewing the current evidence base.
- Play key role in due diligence of new charities, reviewing charity information (quantitative and qualitative) and drawing insights about their suitability for investment. This includes considering impact and scale potential, financial stability and developing a business case for investment including identifying risks.
- Developing knowledge and expertise in Education and Youth Employment staying up to date on relevant sector developments. This includes latest reports, evaluations, partnerships, awards, initiatives etc.
- Work closely with Public Affairs team and ensure teams are integrated in their thinking and approach. This includes ensuring charity work is informed by developments in the policy landscape and are positioned to benefit from them and that policy work is informed by the on the ground experience of our charities and their work with young people.
Cross team initiatives
- Support Impetus’ public affairs and philanthropy objectives through input into case studies, research and policy campaigns;
- Share the learning from our work across the team, across the organisation and externally;
- Work within Impetus strategy, policies and procedures.
Person specification
- A commitment to Impetus’ mission
- Highly analytical and numerate, with strong command of excel with modelling capabilities.
- Comfort with, and a talent for, strategic thinking; able to identify key strategic insights from a range of data outputs and translate into clear communication, including PowerPoint
- Previous experience working with charities. Could be in a previous role, pro-bono volunteer or Trustee capacity
- A strong interest in partnering closely with charities that are doing what it takes to get better
- Able to build productive, trust-based relationships internally and with external stakeholders including charity partners and co-investors
- Proven ability to work independently, and engage in substantive discourse
- Strong planning and time management, able to balance between priorities
- Displays tenacity and initiative
- Growth mind-set; seeks out and acts on feedback
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
- Experience in consulting, or investment management.
- Experience in UK education and employability sectors
- Experience in charity impact management and/or evaluation
- Experience with scaling a venture/ project/ organisation
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is
encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a one-page cover letter telling us why you’re applying for this role by 9am Monday 22 March 2021:
In order to complete your application please also complete our equal opportunities monitoring form:
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
First round interviews will take place week commencing 5 April 2021
Second round interviews will take place on week commencing 12 April 2021
Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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The Philanthropy Manager plays a critical role in implementing a major donor program that supports Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s strategic conservation and community development goals. He/she will primarily focus on UK and Europe based opportunities.
The Philanthropy Manager is a key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director. Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London. The position sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.
The Philanthropy Manager is entrepreneurial, experienced in nonprofit management and development, and passionate about both fundraising and donor cultivation. This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work independently. He/She understands the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, and budget oversight. A deep commitment to and interest in the protection of wildlife and natural heritage is advantageous.
Occasional domestic and international travel, including travel to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya, will require adjustments in personal schedule. The Philanthropy Manager should be flexible to work from a home office and/or shared Lewa office in central London (post pandemic restrictions).
Key Responsibilities
1. Major Donor Management and Stewardship
- Manage a portfolio of 100+ individuals, institutions and corporations giving between £5,000 and £100,000 including:
- Regularly conduct prospect research. Qualify prospects and present information and strategies to Deputy Director
- Cultivate meaningful relationships through substantive contacts and visits, as appropriate
- Develop and execute solicitation strategies
- Steward existing donors
- Build a robust international donor base, primarily focused on the UK and Europe
- Lead and/or assist team in writing thorough reports and grant-winning proposals
- Lead development and submission of some reports and proposals that require coordination among offices, including international offices and Lewa Kenya, and across LWC programs
- Meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets annually
- Support development and communications goals related to annual giving by participating in campaign discussions and strategy development; increasing awareness of campaigns among donors; and securing matching gifts to be offered during campaigns.
- Manage all aspects of Lewa UK’s participation in the annual Big Give campaign.
2. Special Events
- Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility and attract new major gift donors.
- Primary contact for bi-annual gala in London (post pandemic restrictions). Work with team to plan and execute successful fundraising events, including mobilizing sponsors for the gala.
- Support US-based team members as needed on planning and executing a bi-annual gala in New York City (currently planned for fall 2022).
- Work with Lewa’s International Advisory Council and Board members to plan and staff smaller cultivation or fundraising events.
- Work with Kenyan colleagues to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events in the UK and Europe.
- Support the annual Lewa Safari Marathon held in Kenya and virtually. Help manage sponsorship, donor relations, and travel for the marathon.
- Support team in preparations for International Board and Committee meetings (both virtual and in-person).
3. Fundraising Management
- Regularly input development actions and donor information into Salesforce;
- Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved;
- Utilize team tools like Dropbox, Salesforce, Google products, and Basecamp to manage tasks and projects.
Qualifications and Competencies
This challenging role demands a highly organized, self-driven, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision.
The post holder must demonstrate:
Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors to meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets.
Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.
Professional Qualifications
- At least five years of experience in major gift fundraising required
- A successful track record of stewarding and securing gifts from major donors
- Experience writing/editing successful technical proposals highly preferred
- Experience working with Boards and/or fundraising volunteers
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM required
- Knowledge of conservation/international development issues is preferred
- A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential. Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable
Personal Qualities
- Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment
- Self-driven and able to take direction
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically
- Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
- Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
- Dedicated to personal professional development.
- Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.
Education and Training
- Relevant University degree required; MSc in Conservation/ relevant field preferred
- 5+ years’ experience in similar role at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce)
Compensation and Benefit
- Lewa provides a competitive salary between £42,000 and £52,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package
- Will consider flexible work from home/work from Lewa office (post pandemic) arrangement
Overview: The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
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Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families, teachers and school staff. Place2Be provides mental health support and training for over 600 primary and secondary schools, reaching a total school population of over 350,000 pupils.
Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life. Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the 'comprehensive CAMHS system’.
About The Role
MAT Cover for 13 Months
Hours: 35hrs p/w
Days: Mondays to Fridays
Location: London, EC1V 4LW
As Philanthropy & Special Events Manager at Place2Be, you will play a significant part in the Philanthropy & Special Events team, in a busy and varied role. This small but dynamic team consists of a Head of Philanthropy, Special Events and Individual Giving, a Philanthropy and Special Events Officer and an Individual Giving Manager. You will work with the team to deliver first-class event delivery and donor care to achieve ambitious financial targets.
This is a key role within the team, which is split between leading on the special events programme and managing a portfolio of high net worth prospects and donors. We are looking for someone who has extensive special events experience and can deliver excellent relationship management (cultivation and stewardship) for a growing portfolio of major donors.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent communication, organisation and writing skills. To be successful as our Philanthropy & Special Events Manager, you will have a passion and interest in people, have previously managed special events and have experience working with high net worth audiences.
What will I be responsible for in my new role?
You will:
- with support from the Philanthropy & Special Events Officer, manage the scoping and organisation of the special events such as the annual Carol Concert, Golf Day, bespoke receptions and biennial Fundraising Dinner
- provide creativity in developing the content of events, as well as meticulous guest list management, production of related collateral, regular reporting and financial monitoring
- manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, donors and senior volunteers
- fully capitalise on Place2Be’s networks of contacts and maximise opportunities to develop new relationships, turning prospects into donors
- support the development and delivery of both the Philanthropy & Special Events and Fundraising strategies.
The successful candidate will have:
- demonstrable experience of working in a philanthropy fundraising role, or relevant experience/ transferable skills
- previous experience of organising fundraising and engagement events
- strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate and influence others through both verbal and written media and demonstrate the ability to sustain relationships
- experience of building effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- previous experience of delivering significant (six figure) financial targets to deadline
Interview dates: Monday 15th March 2021 ZOOM Video Interview
In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:
- Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
- Robust Learning and Development Programme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance, 4x Annual Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE Network)
- Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
- Extended Maternity/Paternity Pay
If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity and have the counselling skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable young people and families, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping to give young people a brighter future.
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Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to manage the Philanthropy team in order to meet financial targets by taking the lead on the management of key individual relationships, working closely with senior volunteers, senior leadership, Trustees and other influencers to open up networks and introduce new supporters to Battersea.
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Fundraising Team
Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £10m in 2019, and we will continue to grow our income to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.
Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial
Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial work to engage philanthropists and partners to support Battersea’s current and future work; helping them to understand the dramatic difference their donations can make to the work of our charity.
- Philanthropy and Trusts Team
Philanthropy and Trusts sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Commercial team, made up of Trusts, Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships, Special Events and Commercial. As a team, our aim is to build a solid base of trust and major donor support through stewardship of existing supporters and building a network of senior volunteers to help us reach potential new supporters. We develop strong cases for support showcasing the full range of Battersea’s work, including building new animal care facilities, refreshing those in need of updates, the day to day care of the cats and dogs at our three sites, lobbying for changes to the animal welfare laws, and providing support to smaller rescues both in the UK and overseas. Philanthropy, Trusts and Commercial are key areas for growth, given the nature of the cause, awareness of the brand, and the clear need for the services they provide.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.
For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.
We’re looking for someone special to fill a brand-new role as Working Chance’s Partnerships Manager.
As part of our growing communications and engagement team, but collaborating with the entire organisation, you’ll be responsible for strategically mapping our key stakeholders, and then making magic happen by building on those relationships and showing the world who Working Chance is.
2021 is a big year for Working Chance, as we grow our team and embark on a new organisational strategy. We are a unique, award-winning charity supporting women with convictions - many of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in.
This postholder will help change the employment landscape for women with convictions: showing employers the benefits of giving a woman the chance to reset her life and thrive. They will also be responsible for overseeing our partnerships with prisons and the probation service, as well as other organisations who refer women to us.
The right person will ardently believe that women with convictions deserve a chance to thrive and will empathise with the needs and experiences of the women we seek to support. We welcome applicants with lived experience of the criminal justice system.
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The role of the Senior Programmes Manager will be to plan, develop and manage a cross-strand range of programmes with an initial focus on community and society programmes. This role will co-deputise for the Head of Programmes and line and matrix manage some of the programmes delivery team. Blueprint for All’s programmes, at time of appointment, are in a very exciting phase of diversification and growth. This post has a special focus on managing our existing Lewisham BME Network, our landmark partnership LoveSexLife programme alongside other exciting programmes and projects. The Senior Programmes Manager will be responsive to programmes growth and diversification, implementing the co-developing the programmes strategy with the Head of Programmes; they will also, manage key programmes partner and stakeholder relationships, produce funding bids and proposals, and oversee programme evaluations and continuous improvement.
To apply please email a cover letter of no more than 2-sides and a CV to the email address in the JD.
Background to Blueprint for All
At Blueprint for All we believe in a future where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce and where our communities can come together and thrive. This is our blueprint to set the foundations for a more inclusive society to grow.
Our high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society.
Blueprint for All Programmes
Our programmes span three main areas:
Careers: We work with schools, universities, community groups and employers to inspire and enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13-30 to pursue the career of their choice. From career advice to support gaining skills, qualifications and the critical foundations required to ensure professional success, we aid young people on their journey to a fulfilling and successful career.
Communities: We run programmes that support community groups working with people from BAME backgrounds to maximise their impact and make positive changes for local people.
Our BME Network supports over 120 small voluntary and community groups, and our Community Leadership Academy provides learning and development tailored to the needs of small and micro charities that are led by or serve people from BAME backgrounds. In partnership with other national and local charities, our Love Sex Life project challenges inequalities in access to and provision of sexual health services for BAME communities in Lambeth, Southwark, and Lewisham.
Society: We are working to create a society where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce, and where our communities can come together and thrive. All our work is designed not only to support our beneficiaries, but to drive systemic change in organisations and society as a whole.
Our programmes are diverse and growing aligned with the needs of the breadth of our beneficiaries, partners, funders, and organisational strategic aims. This role is a key role to creatively and confidently manage the existing programme strands and new programmes and projects that we have.
To apply please email a cover letter of no more than 2-sides and a CV to the email address in the JD.
Main Duties: (subject to update with organisational and funder priorities)
Data management: to manage delivery partner, beneficiary, volunteer etc contact data on the S Drive/SharePoint and CRM system
Strategy: to hold the communities area strategy and feed into and develop cross-programme strategy with other programme manager(s) as guided by the Head of programmes and the rest of organisational management
Work Record: to ensure records of programme working are retained for posterity
Continuous improvement: to analyse programme data and work to suggest continuous improvement for each programme and project in your portfolio to the Head of programmes, and act upon approved suggestions
Line management: to line manage any officer(s) or assistants that are assigned to you
Reporting: to complete internal and external reports for your portfolio of work and arrange feed in from delivery members of the team
Fundraising: to grow the funding and funding pipeline for programmes by completing funding applications and submitting
Media and Comms etc: to manage the external communications of your portfolio of work
Relationship Management: to hold key relationships with partners and other key programmes stakeholders
Evaluation: to develop high quality evaluations
Programme Delivery and Admin: to deliver aspects of programmes and projects and manage programme admin and logistics associated
*this list is non-exhaustive and is subject to updates following funding or organisation priority changes
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check
KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience delivering community programmes and with BAME communities
- Knowledge and/or experience of community issues specifically in Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, and Croydon
- Line management experience
- Ability to perform all main duties outlined above
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Programme management experience
- Line management experience
- IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of programmes and continuous improvement
To apply please email a cover letter of no more than 2-sides and a CV to the email address in the JD.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
King Edward VII’s Hospital is special due to its charitable status, founded in 1899 with the express purpose of those injured in the Second Boer War, that care for servicemen and women and for veterans continues to this day.
King Edward VII’s charitable work focuses on helping support those men and women who have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, and also their spouses and partners. In 2016 they opened the Centre For Veterans’ Health which has become a focal point of the hospital.
The Talent Set are working exclusively with the hospital to recruit a Philanthropy Lead to join their small but impactful Fundraising team to support their annual income target of £6 million. You will work closely with the Fundraising Director and take responsibility for the day-to-day development, management and delivery of multiple income channels with a focus on individual giving.
King Edward VII has a very well established donor base and pride themselves on the exceptional stewardship and donor journeys they provide to their supporters. You will be the first point of contact for all enquiries and take responsibility for communications with regular donors in order to develop and nurture these relationships. You will proactively seek out new avenues to attract supporters to the charity and help deliver a high-end calendar of networking opportunities and events.
To be successful in this role you will have exceptional interpersonal skills and be confident building relationships with a diverse audience including their very prestigious donors. This position offers an excellent development opportunity with a strong mentor however an independent approach to your work will be important, as well as the ability to quickly assume responsibilities. Excellent written skills and attention to detail will be vital, and knowledge of the fundraising landscape essential.
The Talent Set are King Edward VII’s Hospital’s exclusive recruitment partner and will be conducting initial interviews on their behalf before final shortlisting stage.
Please submit a CV to be considered for this position, we are expecting a very high level of interest for this role and regrettably will only be able to respond to successful applicants.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Please note any third party CVs submitted to King Edward VII’s Hospital will be redirected to The Talent Set for review.
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This role is responsible for a portfolio of trusts and foundations funders delivering income of c.£500k pa (£800k this year due to Covid-related activity).
A number of these funders are based in Scotland. Some knowledge of this funding environment is desirable but not essential.
You will be responsible for managing existing relationships of £5k-£250k and ensuring long term support for the organisation through excellent stewardship and relationship management.
In addition to this you will work with the wider team to focus on pipeline development and the identification of new funding opportunities at five- and six-figure levels.
The ideal applicant will have previous experience of securing five- and six-figure donations from a variety of funders, matching donor priorities with new/existing projects and programmes which require further financial support.
You’ll work as part of a wider high value fundraising team, ensuring that relationships are maximised and collaborative working is supporting the identification of new opportunities.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10 March but interviews may be held on a rolling basis. Please get in touch for further details.
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We are recruiting for a local hospice who are searching for a Philanthropy Lead to join their team. The role will lead the high-value function for the organisation, managing a team of two-three people specialising in trusts, major donors, corporates and in-memory giving.
The main focus of this role will be building and managing relationships with donors worth in excess of £5,000, the hospice have an established database but major donors is an area of investment for them and they need someone with strong experience of generating income from HNWIs to drive this forward.
The team there is lovely, you will be working with a supportive and collaborative manager who is realistic and will help you succeed in post. You won’t need experience managing people previously as you will be supported to develop in this area but you will be experienced making asks in excess of £5,000 from individuals.
You will need:
- Strong experience of securing funding from high-value sources, ideally HNWIs but if you have a combination of other high-value areas (corporates and trusts) we would be keen to hear from you
- Experience of managing, negotiating and renewing funder relationships, you will have excellent stewardship experience and be able to demonstrate growing funder value
- Strong internal stakeholder management ability
- Excellent writing ability and able to prioritise workload
Closing date: 23rd Feb
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
If you would link to have an informal discussion please call Ashby 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.
Do you speak Church? Can you help build passion for mission across a wide range of church styles and traditions using your fundraising and/or marketing skills for a great cause? Do you have the gift of administration?
If so then come join our Church Relations team and play a key role in helping us build and maintain relationships with churches for the sake of God’s mission.
Since CMS believes that all of God’s people are called to mission, it is specifically the task and responsibility of the Church Relations team to engage the UK church in the cause of mission and foster relationships that inspire and challenge: to increase awareness and understanding of mission and foster fruitful partnership. CMS offers a range of ways for churches to engage with global mission, including opportunities to establish formal links with individual people in mission, to receive a CMS speaker, and through prayer and fundraising resources.
The role is responsible to the Church Relations Team Manager, and the CRO will work closely with and support the Church Relations Advisers (CRAs). S/he will also liaise regularly with the wider Fundraising team, Mission Partners, and other colleagues within CMS whose functions have a direct bearing on his/her responsibilities, particularly within the Church and Community Mission, International Mission and Finance directorates.
The Church Relations Officer is a fixed term, either full-time or part-time role 28 – 35 hours per week (4 or 5 days a week), with a starting salary of £27,775 (full-time; or £22,220 for 4 days a week), and a generous pension scheme contribution. The role will be based at home due to the current pandemic but the post holder will be expected to work from the CMS House, Oxford from time to time (occasionally) when the government’s regulation allows it as well as for key team meetings.
Currently CMS employees are working from home following government advice, and will continue to do so until the government allows office working. As this role is fixed-term, it is envisioned that the appointed person would be able to support the team working from home and equipment/ working tools will be provided.
The ideal candidate will be educated to A level, ideally degree level, and have experience of fundraising and/or marketing experience, awareness of broad differences in church styles, traditions and etiquettes and experience of building and maintaining excellent ‘customer’ relationships, as well as proven administrative and database skills. The post holder should also be a committed Christian, in agreement with the aims and values of CMS, which can be found on our website, and willing to attend evening or weekend meetings occasionally if required.
This post is fixed term because the Church Mission Society is currently undergoing a strategic review to ensure that our approach to mission is fit for the next generation. The outcome of this work will be clearer organisational alignment around an agreed strategic focus, and organisational clarity that will improve the sustainability of our work, financially and otherwise.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications:
- Midnight on Sunday 07 March 2021
- Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16 March 2021 at CMS house, Oxford or Zoom depending on government guidance.
As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.
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Fixed term contract for 12 months
Office based at London Bridge with some remote working (currently we are working fully remotely due to Covid-19 restrictions)
What the job involves
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join our established, experienced and successful Philanthropy fundraising team. Your role is to engage small to medium sized trusts and major donors, connecting them to the difference they can make to thousands of men and their families facing prostate cancer.
Together with the Senior Philanthropy Executive, and Philanthropy Managers, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that you put together high-quality funding proposals, that will inspire supporters to make four and five figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men facing prostate cancer.
As a Philanthropy team, we work hard to support and motivate each other. We’re inclusive, enthusiastic, open, helpful and driven. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion to achieve success and work collaboratively.
What we want from you
Our experienced team will support you in this role, helping you to grow and develop your strengths and skills. We work in a fast-paced environment that is ever-changing and we are always looking for new ways of working, constantly trying to improve our approach and increase our efficiency and growth.
You’ll be creative in collaborating with colleagues to think of the best way to present our life-saving work. You will spot and act quickly on new fundraising opportunities. You will have a way with words and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a personable and enthusiastic individual to really shine!
Why work for us?
We’re here to stop prostate cancer killing men and damaging bodies and lives. We unite the brightest minds in science and healthcare and the most passionate and caring people to help men live long and live well. As the number of men diagnosed with prostate cancer continues to rise, we continue to make advances in research to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment and support so that we can build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer.
The support we’ll provide
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – with agile working and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, an enhanced contributory pension scheme, life insurance, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.
For more information and to apply online go to our website, via the link.
Closing date: 7th March 2021.
Interview date: Week commencing 15th March 2021.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 2653887.
Job Title: Development Manager, Trusts
Salary: £35,881-£37,763 dependent on experience (inclusive of London weighting of £3,490 applicable to London based applicants
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: ThinkForward head office, Angel, Islington, with flexibility for remote working
Reporting to: Director of development and communications
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.
Closing date: 9am on 29th March, Successful applicants will be contacted within seven days of the closing date.
Benefits: 4.5% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure days at Christmas, two paid volunteer days, commitment to CPD, employee assistance programme, rewards programme, wellbeing focus, special leave opportunities, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
Key relationships: CEO, executive team and business partnership managers, trustees, development committee, senior representatives from grant-making trusts, foundations and statutory bodies.
Overview of ThinkForward
ThinkForward runs two breakthrough coaching programmes which intervene early to ensure young people at risk of becoming unemployed make a successful transition from education to work. Long-term coaching support over a number of years helps young people to take control of their own lives and believe in themselves.
The ThinkForward programme works with young people who face multiple challenges that might be holding them back from achieving their potential so that they can prepare for and gain work. The MoveForward programme works with young people with mild to moderate learning disabilities who have the potential to work but who may find it hard to prepare for and access opportunities.
At the heart of both programmes are coaches who provide young people with personalised one-to-one coaching and access to targeted activities which provide insights into the world of work and develop the skills needed for it.
The ThinkForward programme has a strong track record of delivering sustained impact, 83% our most recent graduates were in education or employment when they left the programme.
Having started as just a small pilot in London in 2011, the organisation and programmes have since expanded to Nottingham, Kent and the West Midlands. Our new five-year strategy aims to grow our work sustainably. To do this we are focused on evaluating what works and seeking strategic partners who can help us achieve our expansion aims.
ThinkForward’s fundraising track record
The original ThinkForward programme was funded by a social impact bond (SIB) which provided 50% of the funds needed for the programme to operate. The rest of our funding came from a few strategic and significant corporate and grant making trust grants. When the SIB ended in 2015, we developed a more diverse mix of philanthropic partners through funders including The Big Lottery Communities Fund, the GLA Young Londoners Fund, BBC Children in Need, Credit Suisse, Epic Foundation and Paul Hamlyn and at present our philanthropic income is close to £2m. In 2019 we created another SIB as part of the Government’s Life Chance’s Fund to grow our MoveForward programme and are now looking for further ways to grow our statutory income as part of our new five-year strategy.
We have many repeat funders and a strong community of loyal supporters who we keep in touch with our work through regular engagement opportunities.
Whilst our funding heritage is strong, we are an incredibly ambitious team and know there is more for us to do to build strategic partnerships which not only provide valuable funds but also open doors and create fairer employment opportunities for the young people on our programmes.
The development team benefits from the networks and advice of an active development committee, a sub-committee of ThinkForward’s board of trustees, as well as a network of business partners and contacts across the regions where we work.
Overview of role
The development manager will play a key role in a small development team, working alongside the director of development and communications, another manager leading on corporates, their foundations and major donors and a development officer. The purpose of the role is to play an active part in generating new business as well as account management, through the creation of a strong pipeline of opportunity and high-quality relationship development of future and existing partners.
It is a great opportunity for a proactive individual who wants to apply and develop a range of skills in a dynamic and ambitious team. There will be plenty of exciting project management opportunities which will include developing bids with the delivery team, the chance to influence strategy and lots of room to grow.
The development manager will have an impressive track record in building new partnerships and securing high-level funding from grant making trusts, foundations and statutory sources. They will embrace challenge and be excited by the prospect of being able to work in a small and entrepreneurial organisation, with the chance to shape ThinkForward’s future fundraising and profile.
The organisation is open to receiving applications from individuals with transferrable skills from the private sector.
Core responsibilities
- Working closely with the director, contribute to the development of the organisation’s new funding plan, which will reflect the organisation’s new five-year strategy and ambition for trust and statutory income growth.
- Work closely with the development team to build a pipeline of funding prospects, conducting research to qualify prospects and prioritise approaches.
- Work closely with the development director and director of programmes to identify fundable projects and manage a portfolio of opportunities which can also be drawn upon by other members of the team.
- Work closely with the delivery team to design proposals to secure core and project-based funding, where possible prioritising the organisation’s core funding needs and multi-year commitments. Ensure the needs of donors are balanced with the needs of the organisation and that a strong return on investment is achieved in the design and delivery of partnerships.
- Manage the development of a trust, foundation and statutory pipeline. Establish clear metrics to monitor its success and inform regular financial forecasts and team KPIs.
- Manage cultivation and solicitation plans for a portfolio of new business prospects and secure a significant portion of the team’s new business target for the 2021/22 financial year (financial year September – August).
- Manage a portfolio of existing funders. Ensure each partnership is managed carefully with the delivery team and other internal stakeholders. Take a pro-active approach to securing renewals and scaling-up existing funding.
- Own the team’s funder reporting calendar, working closely with the head of impact to make sure reporting requirements are planned in a timely way and are achievable.
- Become the team’s expert on impact, working with the impact team to understand data and create a strong narrative for funders to easily understand how ThinkForward’s programmes are making a difference to young people’s lives.
- Write high quality funding applications, donor communications, project reports, briefing documents and donor updates to support excellent stewardship.
- Working closely with the rest of the team and communications, take a lead on designing new and engaging cultivation and stewardship opportunities for prospective and existing donors.
- Provide financial management for partners, including developing and managing budgets and ensure prompt completion of finance data for the team’s cycle of quarterly income forecasting.
- Support the implementation of effective fundraising processes and systems, including maintaining all prospect and donor information on ThinkForward’s relationship management system CiviCRM.
- Network to stay ahead of the latest trends and developments in fundraising. Use this knowledge to proactively contribute towards the team and organisation’s strategy and longer-term ambitions.
Person specification
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- A proven track record of success raising funds from trusts, foundations and statutory sources min £50k+ and multi-year.
- Minimum of three years in a similar fundraising role.
- Creative thinker who can identify needs and spot opportunities for business development.
- Strong project management skills to bring relevant internal stakeholders together to create fundable projects and scope out financial and operational requirements.
- Ability to develop detailed knowledge of ThinkForward’s work and impact.
- Strong relationship development and management skills to grow and retain funding.
- Networking and influencing skills.
- Strong written and communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and tasks.
- Willingness to support with other team’s projects including volunteering from time to time.
In order to succeed in the role, you will also have the following competencies:
- Creative and innovative mindset and confidence to challenge the status quo
- Strategic thinking and strong judgment.
- Proactive and driven.
- Solutions focused.
- Confidence to lead work with senior stakeholders and step in to support the director and CEO from time to time.
- Affinity to ThinkForward’s work.
The organisation reserves the right from time to time to make reasonable changes to this job description, to take account of organisational changes.
Please note, as a minimum requirement, applicants will have the right to work in the UK.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to contact successful applicants.
ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
ThinkForward are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As a registered Disability Confident employer, ThinkForward has an accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to all applicants who meet the job requirements and who declare themselves as having a disability. For anyone or any PAs who require adjustments or an accessible version of our application process please do contact us and we will ensure you have what you require to successfully complete this process.
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