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About Us
We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to pause, relax and escape. But without extraordinary people, and the funding to make it happen, all of this would be lost. That’s where you come in.
We are looking for a Legacy Development Officer to join our Fundraising Team and work with us to deliver our ambitious plans to accelerate growth in charitable income over the next 3 years. This is a new role and will play an important part in growing and building new communities of supporters from the ground up.
We are looking for people passionate about relationship management and stewarding supporters to give a great experience whilst raising money for the Trust. We exist as a fundraising team so that we can do more for communities up and down the country using the power and benefits our waterways have to offer for Wellbeing, Nature, Employability & Urban Regeneration. If you are inspired to change lives young and old then we would love to hear from you. Join us, and make life better by water for everyone. Every day.
Location: This is a remote working role, and as such we are very pleased that we can offer flexibility in location, however the successful candidate will be expected to attend our Birmingham centre hub/office (and other locations on occasions) for team and collaboration meetings on a monthly basis.
About the role
This role will lead development of the Trust’s legacy programme to maximise support and income generation through gifts in wills. Reporting directly to the Head of Individual Giving and Legacies, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive legacy marketing and events programme for our key audiences to create a sustainable legacy income pipeline. To successfully deliver our Legacy programme you will work closely with your Individual & Legacy Giving Team colleagues, and stakeholders across the Trust, within the Marketing & Supporter Development Team, Insight and Evidence Team, Strategic Transformation Team & Finance Team. Ability to influence senior stakeholders internally and externally is essential for success.
Key accountabilities:
Legacy marketing programme
- Develop & lead delivery of the marketing activity that will lead to the Trust having a pipeline for legacy giving. This may include work around direct mail campaigns, telemarketing, digital marketing and production/fulfilment of materials.
- Co-ordinate, plan and evaluate legacy campaigns and initiatives, including free will-writing schemes, legacy promotion consortia, exhibitions and other relevant promotions.
- Plan and deliver a bespoke legacy engagement events programme, designed to overcome barriers and move prospects through the legacy decision-making process. The role holder will be expected to work at events, which could be evenings and weekends, and must be able to travel.
- Develop partnerships with recognised industry specialists such as the Free Wills Network and Co-ordinate with our external legacy administration agency to support day-to-day administrative tasks for the legacy programme including soft thanking.
Fulfilment and Management of Legacy enquiries
- Receive and collate information such as legacy responses, enquiries and various supporter communications, ensuring timely processing on the Trust’s systems while maintaining accurate and reliable records, including recording of suppressions and data consents.
Supporter Stewardship
- Ensure accurate reporting frameworks are established & managed to provide clear evidence/monitoring of the Legacy pipeline.
- Use insight and data to deepen our understanding of our supporters to inform the development of the stewardship programme, working alongside the Supporter Journey Manager and the Supporter Care Team to ensure there are specific and bespoke Legacy touchpoints.
- Ensure all supporters receive the best end-to-end supporter journey experience that includes relevant points of inspirational engagement & key messages to deepen relationships & drive conversions.
- Support the wider Individual Giving and Legacy team when required to steward all supporters and respond to enquiries.
- Build up a good relationship with the finance team and ensure they understand our systems and processes and can create and pull reports that accurately reflect our forecasting and budgets.
About you
- You will be able to demonstrate a strong literacy and numeracy skills. You may be degree level educated, however this is not essential.
- Experienced legacy fundraiser with a proven track record in securing gifts in wills, with the ability to apply specialist marketing knowledge in legacy giving.
- Minimum two years’ experience in promotion and coordination of legacy programmes working for or on behalf of a not-for-profit organisation
- Evidence of creating and organising specialist events and communicate effectively
- A sound knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection rules and other relevant sector regulations.
- Ability to develop relationships with potential supporters but also internal & external stakeholders.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) & fundraising databases
- Strong influencing skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to adapt confidently and effectively to face to face, virtual, and telephone meetings
- Work positively and proactively within a busy and successful individual and legacy giving team.
- Ability to prioritise and and deliver to sometimes tight deadlines.
To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.
Interviews: Initial interviews will be conducted virtually by MS Teams.
If you have any questions about the role please contact our Recruitment Team.
What We Offer
In addition to your salary of £30,000 - £33,545, the Canal & River Trust offers a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement (increasing with years of service) and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found via our 'apply' portal.
We aim to represent the diverse communities we are part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do. All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
It's an exciting time to join us as the leader of Cash for Kids in the Midlands. Our Central region charities are some of our newest additions to the Cash for Kids family, and we're looking for an ambitious self-starter who can drive & accelerate our fundraising across the region.
As the charity of Bauer Radio, you'll be working alongside the teams at Free Radio, Gem, Signal 1 and Greatest Hits Radio, to continue our mission to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in our local communities.
You’ll excel at communicating with people at all levels, be highly organized, be an inspiring leader & a great administrator. You’ll have a natural flair for sales and be comfortable presenting to groups of all sizes. You’ll manage a small team of fundraisers and have an extensive contact book of local corporates who you can call on to support Cash for Kids in the Midlands.
You’ll be responsible for;
- Delivering the strategic direction of Cash for Kids in the Midlands
- Overseeing delivery of fundraising campaigns including our key pillars; Cash for Kids Day and Mission Christmas
- Continuing to embed the charity as an integral part of each radio station
- Implementing comms plans for the charity locally – including website, PR, social media & influencer engagement
- Creating Local Executive Boards to maximise networking opportunities
- Ensuring implementation and maintenance of quality systems to ensure the integrity of the funds raised and the disbursement of those funds in line with central finance guidelines and procedures
- Line management of a small team of fundraisers spread across the Midlands region
- Developing and sustaining external relationships with corporates, major donors and local authorities
- Monitoring, interpreting and challenging financial results and communicating risks, opportunities and trends
- Preparing the annual Business Plan together with each team in line with national strategy
- Ensuring that all financial controls are in place locally and monitored
- Keeping up to date with charitable governance
- Managing the stakeholder relationships with key Bauer staff including the Regional Content Director, Marketing teams and Regional Sales Director
- Working in collaboration with your fellow Regional Charity Managers to share best practise and drive projects to benefit all
To succeed in this role you’ll;
- Have a strong track record in successful fundraising delivery
- Possess excellent networking skills and be able to increase the charity’s network of corporate supporters and the number of organisations who apply to the charity for grants
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and use them to work with people both internally and externally
- Be able to inspire people with your passion and vision for the charity
- Demonstrate a proven track record and experience of building, developing and managing key relationships
- A proven experience of working with the media to promote fundraising initiatives
- Possess excellent knowledge of major donor/gift giving approaches
- Have excellent organisational and project management skills
- Be able to work on own initiative to ensure delivery of targets
- Have a passion and vision to develop this role with confidence and a sense of humour
- Hold a current, full clean UK driving licence
Location
Currently the Cash for Kids team are working remotely (from home) and this is likely to continue until Q1 2022. At this point (subject to change) we are likely to evolve to a hybrid model of remote/office working. As a regional role access to offices in Birmingham, Nottingham & Stoke-on-Trent will be available (subject to confirmation on our future ways of working model) and travel across the Midlands region will be required.
At Cash for Kids we believe that together we can make great things happen. Our team is driven to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged children and the successful applicant for this role will be key to helping us deliver on that mission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
High Value Fundraising Officer
We’re looking for a flexible, creative and proactive individual with strong written and numerical skills, who can remain calm under pressure and while juggling a multitude of tasks.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
Position: High Value Officer
Location: Homebased, U.K nationwide
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Salary circa £25,000 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 9 August 2021
Interview Date: 18 August 2021
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Case Creation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring donors from each of the four teams within the High Value Engagement department (Philanthropy, Trusts & Grants, Bids & Tenders, and Corporate Partnerships) are provided with timely, accurate and compelling information which persuades them to support our work. You will be exposed to the entirety of the Stroke Association’s work and be the “go-to” person in terms of knowing where information is and how to access it with respect to the High Value Engagement department. Your work will help to ensure donors feel well stewarded and appreciated such that they go on to support us further in the future. You will also be deployed, as required and requested by the Senior Case Creation Manager, to any and all of the High Value Engagement Teams to support on specific projects.
About You
You will have experience of writing for external audiences and be comfortable and confident in working with staff at all levels of the organisation.
We are working to build a more diverse organisation: one where we recognise and promote everyone’s individuality with kindness, and where we harness the value and diversity that everyone brings to help deliver our goals. We encourage applications from anyone who wants to be part of that future. And in particular, we would encourage anyone with lived experience of stroke to apply.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
Trusts Fundraiser, Foundations Fundraiser, Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Fundraising, Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Partnerships, Income Generation, Income Generation, Fundraiser, Engagement, Trusts, Foundations, Supporter Engagement, Marketing, Communications, Music, Arts, Bids, Trusts Officer, Foundations Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Communications, Trusts Executive, Trusts and Grants, Senior Trusts, Senior Trusts and Foundations, Trusts and Grants Manager, Trusts and Grants Fundraising, Major Donor, Major Donor Fundraiser, Bids, Bids and Tenders, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Income Generation Manager, High Value, High Value Engagement, High Value Fundraising, Philanthropy,
Individual Giving Manager
We’re looking for an experienced and driven individual to join the Growth and Acquisition team within Mass Engagement. You will be joining the Stroke Association at an exciting and important stage as it continues to develop, diversify and significantly build its individual donor bases and income.
Position: Supporter Acquisition Manager
Location: Home-based, U.K Nationwide
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Salary circa £34,700 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum/pro rata or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum/pro rata may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 14 August 2021
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application
The Role
Your significant experience within supporter acquisition will stand you in good stead as you take responsibility for delivering growth and income across the cash, regular giving and lottery programmes and further develop our In Memory offer across multi channels. If you have a proven track record in innovation, recognising and developing key opportunities for new supporter recruitment, then this could be the role for you.
You’ll work closely with colleagues right across to support growth in income and engagement.
About You
We’re looking for someone with key strengths and experience in the following areas:
- Multi-year budget development, planning and forecasting
- Developing and delivering multi-channel, high volume response campaigns / appeals
- Innovation and insight-led product / proposition development /audience personas
- Charity / marketing legislation and regulation
To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K
You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
In return…
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. The charity offers a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Acquisition, Supporter Acquisition, Supporter Acquisition Manager, Supporter Acquisition Lead, Supporter Acquisition Officer, Insight, Individual Giving, Individual Giving Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Donor Acquisitions, Income Generation, Income Generation Manager, Major Donor, Partnerships, Disability, Charity, Supporter Engagement, Legacy, Legacy and In Memory, In Memory, Legacy and In Memory Manager, In Memory Fundraiser, Legacy Fundraiser, Marketing, Fundraising Marketing, Digital Marketing, Stroke, Charity, Not for Profit.
In addition the role may be invited to work alongside the Head of Compliance and Risk to deliver other significant projects related to the delivery of the Society’s wider Compliance and Risk strategy.
Fundraising Compliance Manager Requirements:
You will be passionate about Fundraising and committed to helping the team meet its targets and objectives. You will have deep understanding of how Fundraising operates as well as a deep knowledge of the compliance issues that matter. You will be used to helping Fundraising to operate in a supportive, constructive and pragmatic manner. An excellent communicator, you will be at home talking to people at any level of the organisation.
About Alzheimer’s Society:
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Fundraising Compliance Manager
Location: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 per week
Salary: £41,585 - £46,725 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience) (+ London Allowance of £3,600 if applicable)
Closing Date: 08 August 2021
Interview Date: TBC
You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Compliance Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, NFP, Nor for Profit, Fundraising, Compliance Manager, Fundraising Manager, Compliance Specialist, Compliance Analyst, Financial Compliance, Financial Standards, Fundraising Compliance, etc.
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About Reall
Reall is an innovator and investor in climate-smart affordable housing for people living on low incomes in urban Africa and Asia.
Reall’s purpose is to improve the lives of 100M people in urban Africa and Asia by 2030 through affordable housing. We’re doing this because homes aren’t just a fundamental human right; they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean air, renewable energy, and socio-economic justice.
The Role
Reall is looking for an exceptional individual to join the Fundraising and Investor Relations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension based on performance.
This is a critical role within Reall as it seeks to generate new funding by writing compelling and winning proposals. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Investor Relations, this role will also work closely with the Commercial Director and Head of Investment to produce collateral for potential investors into Reall.
Full details are in the job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through to apply for this role.
Why work at Reall?
With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with comparatively huge ambitions and a track record of significant success.
Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence. This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse. A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms. You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights firmly on global impact.
Reall is committed to equality and diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, and those who have disabilities, because we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.
The closing date for applications is 27th August, but we will be interviewing suitable candidates as they apply, so early application is encouraged.
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