Senior Corporate Fundraiser Jobs

About the role

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including 1.4m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

With a new 5-year strategy in place, the Ri is looking for an experienced and passionate fundraiser to lead a team to deliver growth across all areas of fundraising to scale our charitable impact and reach new audiences. This is a critical role in developing and executing our fundraising strategy, and driving the charity’s financial sustainability.

Leading and working alongside a team of four fundraisers; you will identify and deliver funding sources; including but not limited to major donors, patrons, individual giving, grants, and corporate partnerships. You will deliver exceptional supporter relationship management and by using your entrepreneurial style will realise new funding opportunities.

About you

Are you hungry for growth and success and have a sales orientated approach to securing new funding?

Do you have:

Significant demonstrable experience of fundraising growth and success?

Experience of creating a fundraising strategy and action plan across all main funding sources?

Experience of Ultra/High Net Worth Individual (UHNWI) and Major Donor relationship management?

Exceptional communication and people skills with experience of networking, building relationshipsand influencing senior stakeholders ?

Experience of people management, financial management and business planning?

Prisoners Abroad is a unique human rights and welfare charity providing advice and support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help British people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family throughout the trauma. It doesn’t matter to us the reasons people find themselves in need of our services – and we never judge. Our range of services make sure they survive, mentally and physically, so that they can face the future with hope. 

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and communications manager to join our successful fundraising team and support the sustainable growth of our individual income streams (IG, major donor and legacy), manage our events programme and lead on our external communications work to fund our life-saving services. Line managing two fundraisers, you will bring your experience across these areas gained within a charity fundraising and communications team to support income generation.

We are a friendly team of 7 who work collaboratively across income streams and are extremely supportive of each other in an environment where no two days are the same. 

Here’s what our team say about working at Prisoners Abroad: 
“The fundraising team at Prisoners Abroad is a brilliant place to work. Everyone is here for the same reason – because we care deeply about the cause and want to ensure the organisation has enough money to keep delivering its life-saving services. Raising money from trusts and foundations is challenging, stimulating and rewarding.”

“Being a fundraiser for Prisoners Abroad and campaigning for such a unique and moving cause is really rewarding. The work is varied and interesting, and it is lovely to be a part of both the fundraising team and the wider organisation, as we get along and work well together.”

“Fundraising at Prisoners Abroad is an incredibly rewarding job, and it’s an absolute pleasure to work in such a caring, supportive and welcoming team.” 

We offer enhanced staff benefits including 30 days’ annual leave a year (pro rata) in addition to bank holidays and a 6.5% employer contributory pension (minimum employee contribution of 1.5%). We deliver our services from our purpose-built office that is located a 3-minute walk from Finsbury Park Station (zone 2) which is 10 minutes from Oxford Circus and serviced by the Thameslink, Victoria & Piccadilly lines. 

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 over the long term to help them become stronger organisations.

At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with charities that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.

We provide these charities with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.

We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.

You would be joining an established, high performing team who are warm and supportive and keen to learn from one another.

About the team

The Philanthropy Team raises income for Impetus and for Impetus partner charities. The team consists of thirteen staff and is led by the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships.

The Philanthropy Team works with major donors, corporates and trusts and foundations. Wework collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure we make a compelling case to generate new financial commitments and wider support for our work. The team also deliver a high-quality engagement programme of volunteering and pro bono for Impetus’s corporate supporters (led by our Head of Engagement) as well as an ambitious events programme (delivered by a team of three events professionals), including a gala dinner which raises over £1m annually.

About this role

The Development Director is a talented and ambitious fundraiser who will join our dynamic, collaborative Impetus Philanthropy Team and have responsibility for delivering the team’s annual fundraising target by managing a portfolio of prospects and major gift donors who support Impetus’ core work.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships on all aspects of fundraising and will oversee the delivery of the Volunteer Engagement Programme and Pro Bono Programme. They will also work with Events colleagues to ensure the success of Impetus fundraising events.

The Development Director will act as a senior member of Impetus. They will provide important support to the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships and Senior Management Team (SMT). They will have direct line management responsibility for two Heads of Engagement and will also provide leadership to more junior members of the Philanthropy Team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects from the Private Equity Industry and surrounding “secondaries” such as banks, law firms and management consultants, as well as raising funds from family foundations and individuals. 
• Provide strategic oversight of the delivery of the Volunteer Engagement Programme and Pro Bono programme and help both programmes to further grow. 
• Line manage Heads of Engagement providing guidance and support in development of growth strategies, monitor KPI’s and financial targets, mentoring professionalism and best practices. 
• Contribute to meeting the Philanthropy Team annual target. 
• Maintain high-level relationships with donors and prospective donors, maximising opportunities to secure new sources of income. 
• Leverage the contacts of Trustees and pro bono supporters to good effect.  
• Provide support and meticulous follow-up to the Chairman, Trustees, senior management and senior volunteers to encourage introductions to potential sources of giving and to ensure their successful involvement in the fundraising process. 
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships on all aspects of fundraising, producing regular reports of progress against plan. 
• Work with the Communications team to ensure all communications with external stakeholders is prompt, clear and compelling, this includes the continuing testing and honing of all fundraising collateral to continuously improve the fundraising ask and stewardship strategies. 
• Work with the Head of Events and team to ensure fundraising events are a success, in particular the annual awards dinner. 
• Contribute effectively to the wider operational and strategic development of the organisation working at a strategic and cross organisation level.
• Apply technical and digital skills to effectively use platforms such as Office 365 or Google Workspace.
• Use Salesforce and other internal systems and processes to effectively manage work and drive performance.
• Identify and maximise appropriate opportunities for internal collaboration with colleagues .
• Demonstrate a level of professionalism and best practice across the philanthropy team and within the organisation that is exemplary. 
• Fully comply with all of the organisation’s employment and other policies and procedures. 

Person specification

Fundraising skills and experience

• A proven track record in corporate or major donor fundraising, supported by evidence of raising or managing six or seven figure donors. 
• Experience of operating at a senior level with demanding and challenging people including trustees and external stakeholders. 
• The ability to direct, lead and personally work through the fundraising cycle with donors. 
• Intellectually strong, able to grasp and interpret complex ideas, including the venture philanthropy model of Impetus. 
• Strategic thinking, planning and doing – with an ability to generate concepts and ideas, translate then into tangible tactics and execute them.  
• Evidence of an innovative, creative approach and the ability to think laterally.
• Proven experience of building a pipeline for new business.

People and project management

• Experience in managing a high performing team with the ability to mentor on the job and deputise for the Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships when necessary.  
• A track record as a high-performing member of a team, helping to run the team and contribute beyond own area of responsibility. 
• Solid financial management with an ability to establish and deliver a budget, streamlining and finding economies where necessary.  
• Working well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects. 
• Broad knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace and experience with CRM platforms.

Communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional negotiation skills. 
• Excellent relationship skills, with the ability to establish and maintain contacts and maximise networks with key internal and external stakeholders.

Commitment to mission and values

• A commitment to Impetus’ mission 
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

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 if these are options you’d like to explore.

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.

How to apply

For details on how to apply and more information about the benefits of working at Impetus, please see the information pack.

Colchester Foodbank is recruiting a new Director to lead it through an exciting period of challenge and opportunity. Demand for foodparcels is rising incessantly while donations (both financial and in-kind) are not keeping up. Successful fundraising will be critical for a viable future. A major challenge will be our likely need to move out of our current (rent-free) premises, find new suitable accommodation and adjust our operating model and finances accordingly. We are ramping up our community organisation and advocacy work to address the underlying causes of food poverty. Inspiring and collaborating with staff, volunteers, partner agencies and others to create the most effective team we can be will be a big part of the role.

So, we need someone with the skills, experience and commitment to:

• Provide strategic leadership for the food bank.
• Develop new sources of funding from grant, corporate and public donations.
• Maintain a high profile for the food bank with influential local figures and organisations and others, including on social media.
• Lead staff and volunteers to forge an effective, happy and collaborative team.
• Ensure smooth running of daily operations and tight financial management, in compliance with statutory, charitable and Trussell Trust requirements.
• Liaise effectively with partners, other stakeholders and in particular the Trussell Trust.
• Guide and support the volunteers.
• Report regularly to the Chair of Trustees, and more broadly to all trustees.

Profile

To deliver this demanding and exciting agenda we are looking for some or all of the following:

• Someone with previous experience, preferably in the charity sector, who can demonstrate a proven commitment to tackling poverty, deprivation and social exclusion, putting those in food-poverty at the heart of everything the food bank does.
• Someone with a proven track history of successful fundraising.
• A strategic thinker who can set the vision and translate it into deliverables on the ground.
• An experienced campaigner.
• A team leader who can create an effective, happy team which delivers for the people we serve.
• A skilled communicator and networker, able to develop and deliver an effective communications strategy, at ease with clients, staff, volunteers, partners, senior stakeholders and an effective advocate in the media.
• Someone with formal qualifications or proven experience in relevant areas such as financial management, human resources, safeguarding, health and safety, food hygiene and charitable legislation.

Benefits

The position is currently full-time (37 hours) but we are open to consideration of part-time, flexible or job-share configurations. Some flexibility (e.g. occasional weekend or evening working) may be required. Salary is £40k, negotiable.

Colchester Foodbank is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from those of all faiths and of none.

Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA)

Senior Fundraiser (Trusts and Corporates)

£30,000 - £34,000

Leeds (hybrid)

FT (35h) but PT considered

Permanent

 

“From the first time I called Leeds Women’s Aid I felt supported and ‘normal’. The voice at the end of the phone, understood, and helped me realise that this was not my fault, that what I had experienced for the three years previous, was in fact domestic violence”. (Service User)

Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is the largest women’s charity in Leeds and has been providing support to women and children affected by Domestic Violence and Abuse for almost 50 years. We are looking for a Senior Fundraiser to join the small but mighty team at LWA!

The Role

As Senior Fundraiser you will play a vital role in raising invaluable finds to allow this incredible charity to provide the very best services for vulnerable women and families across Leeds. Duties will include:

• Developing and cultivating relationships with existing business partners to maximise income and maintain long-term relationships.
• Identifying and researching charitable trusts and submitting fundraising proposals and bids to charitable trusts and corporate foundations.
• Developing a portfolio of engagement opportunities, including charity of the year, payroll giving and fundraising initiatives to increase the number of business partnerships.
• Managing and updating LWA’s fundraising platforms, thanking donors, contacting supporters and producing quarterly reports.

 

 

The Person

We are looking for a passionate and committed fundraiser with experience building relationships with businesses, or of delivering income from trust applications. You should have an aptitude for researching prospective funders, and be aware of the issues facing women and girls in Leeds. Perhaps most importantly, you should be a good communicator with a determination to improve the lives of those affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

Why LWA?

Not only is LWA hugely passionate about the individuals whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff welfare and offers all employees the opportunity to be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation. LWA has a range of benefits and promotes a culture that ensures all staff feel valued and respected, but also supported in their roles. Benefits include:

· 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Annual welfare allowance, wellbeing policies and staff survey

· Generous sick leave entitlement and enhanced maternity leave and pay

· Workplace pension (after qualifying period) 5% contribution from LWA & only 3% required from employee

· Free on site parking at most sites

· Two Annual Staff ‘Away Days’

 

 

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and there is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 (Part 1) for the post holder to be a woman.

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

 

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

The Talent Set are excited to be working with an amazing disability charity who are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join their team for an initial 9-12-month contract.

This role is pivotal to help the charity grow and develop its corporate partnerships. The successful candidate will be working with current corporate partners as well as identifying and nurturing new opportunities.

The role will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to implement the corporate strategy and significantly grow corporate income over the coming years, in line with the upcoming capital build plans.

Key responsibilities:

• To implement the charity’s corporate supporter strategy in order to help them reach its corporate fundraising targets.
• To deliver against corporate income targets, both new business and established corporate support, working under the supervision of the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager.
• To raise funds from companies through a variety of ways including corporate foundations, employee fundraising, sponsorship and cause-related marketing.  
• To plan and organise opportunities for corporate contacts to engage with the charity’s work firsthand, including face to face meetings and events.
• To create engaging communications, reports and case studies under the supervision of the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to ensure donors are provided with an excellent supporter service.
• Identify the lead on a number of Charity of the Year (COTY) applications, CRM and sponsorship proposals and corporate pitches, working in conjunction with various colleagues across the charity and with the support of the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager.
• Assist with the design of and negotiate contracts and partnership agreements with companies with the support of the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to ensure that expectations from both parties are met, the interests of the charity are looked after, and risks are mitigated.

Person specification:

• Experience in fundraising or B2B Account Management.
• Experienced in setting and working to budgets, targets and plans
• Demonstrable experience of stewarding and inspiring long-term relationships for mutual benefit
• Evidence of managing prospect/sales pipelines to achieve income targets
• Experience of using a CRM database to monitor and manage contacts, and success against a range of KPIs.

What’s on Offer

This is an initial 9-12-month contract offering a salary of £27,000-£30,000 per day. This role is hybrid with at least 3-4 days on location in East Surrey.

Please apply today so as not to miss out!
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We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises 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.

This is an ideal role for a fundraiser looking to step up into a senior executive role and focus on corporate partnerships. Interviews to be held on 24th and 27th November 2023.

This charity provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. They raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.

You will join a successful team reporting into the Corporate Partnerships Manager, as part of a team of 10 including trusts and foundations, major donor and prospect research overseen by the Head of Philanthropy collaboratively working towards a team target of £1m.

Ideally, you will come from a fundraising role working in corporate partnerships or major donor, trusts and foundations or community income streams. With support from the team, you will be raising restricted and unrestricted income from a range of corporate partners from sectors such as tech, cosmetics, banks, financial and other aligned partners to brand and alignment.

As Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will:

• Work alongside the Corporate Partnerships Manager to secure funds and build partnerships with new corporate supporters at 4- and 5-figure level.
• Support an income target of £1m
• Support the creation and delivery of a new business strategy that aligns closely with strategic priorities, incorporating prospect research and proactive approaches across target sectors
• Establish new and creative cultivation strategies to develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and inspire valuable, long-term relationships
• Manage a portfolio of current donors, to deliver excellent stewardship and retention

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Experience of managing corporate partnerships, ideally involving a range of activity streams
• Experience of stakeholder engagement and influencing, both externally and internally
• Good understanding of fundraising practices in corporate fundraising, with the ability to deliver on partners’ contractual requirements
• Proven experience of building and securing new funder relationships including networking, making approaches, writing proposals and winning pitches, ideally for restricted and unrestricted income

Employee benefits include:

• Flexible working
• Employee assistance programme available 24/7
• Enhanced sick pay/leave
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, parental and paternity pay and leave
• Life cover scheme (4 x salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted membership with PureGym
• Perkbox discounts
• Interest free loans to purchase season tickets for travel to work and/or to pay deposits to secure rented accommodation, and for professional qualifications

Are you an experienced, high-value relationship manager with a passion for enabling young people to find their purpose and reach their potential?

OnSide is a growing national youth charity, now looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager based within easy commutable distance of Crewe.

Salary: £45-52k
Hybrid working: remote from home, attending regular in person meetings with prospective donors and supporters (approx. 3 days per week). Contracted place of work will move to an office in central Crewe once secured.
Permanent full-time, 37.5 hours per week or part-time, 4 days per week (salary pro-rata)
Flexible, life and family-friendly culture

About OnSide

OnSide funds, builds, launches and supports a network of state-of-the-art, multimillion-pound Youth Zones in the UK's most disadvantaged areas. These are incredible spaces filled with energy, inspiration and highly skilled youth workers who truly believe in young people.

About Crewe's new Youth Zone

Crewe contains six of the seven most deprived wards in Cheshire East; within these wards there are acute problems relating to educational attainment, long-term unemployment, and child poverty - a new youth provision will help to tackle these issues head on.

Crewe's brand-new Youth Zone will follow OnSide's tried and tested revenue funding model. This began with a capital campaign run by OnSide, with kickstart funding from Cheshire East council. Now that the capital funds are secured the focus now turns to securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and local companies to cover the first four years' operating costs.

About you

This is an active major gift fundraising role, responsible for creating a family of approx. 34 Founder Patrons who will each commit to four years of donations at £25,000 p.a. or higher.

To get up and running in this unique philanthropy role, you can expect to:

• Develop a nuanced understanding of the Youth Zone offer, including how and when to involve Board members, the CEO, existing Youth Zones and young people in fundraising.
• Research and identify individual and corporate supporters to create an accurate picture of fundraising potential.
• Develop a strong relationship with the existing Crewe Youth Zone board, working with them to reach out to possible local supporters.
• Achieve a small but defined set of KPIs, including activity targets relating to engaging, cultivating and making the ask.
• Have the support and mentorship of a community of highly skilled and experienced fundraisers.

To apply, you'll need proven income generation experience and a track-record of personally securing five-figure gifts (ideally £25k+) from donors, customers or clients. We would welcome applications from fundraisers or candidates with transferable experience including, but not limited to, business development, senior account management or sales.

Please reach out to Amelia Lee at Charity People today (ideally with a copy of your CV or profile) to get the process started. If your experience matches what we're looking for, we'll be in touch to arrange a phone or video call.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.

Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. If this disadvantages you in any way at all, please contact Amelia and she’ll ensure that you don’t miss out. 

For over thirty years, we've recruited extraordinarily talented people into rewarding and vital positions on behalf of some of the biggest and smallest non-profit organisations in the UK and internationally. We also work in partnership with organisations that support diversity in the workplace, recognising the need for continual diverse partnerships in our work. We're proud to be the chosen recruitment partner for many Charities, Universities, Membership bodies and Institutes.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting School-Home Support (SHS) in its search for a new Senior Partnerships Manager – Major Giving.

There is a school attendance crisis with 1.7 million children missing more than 10% of their schooling each year. This figure has doubled since the pandemic. Children are missing weeks, months, even years of their education, severely affecting their future life chances. School-Home Support looks beyond the classroom to tackle the underlying causes of school absence and get children back to school, ready to learn. Whatever it takes.

SHS has well-established trusts & foundations and corporate partnerships income streams and with increased funding needed to tackle this national crisis SHS are now looking for an experienced major donor fundraiser to join their team to increase funds in this area. The organisation has been well supported by high-net-worth individuals during its history and the successful candidate will be responsible for researching and building a pipeline of prospective donors, developing the SHS major donor case for support and will focus on securing transformative gifts. The postholder will be supported by a prospect researcher who works across all fundraising teams.

To be successful as the Senior Partnerships Manager – Major Giving, a passionate communicator you will have a proven track record of inspiring individuals to support and fund the organizations you have represented. You will be confident in approaching and speaking with high-net-worth individuals, understanding their motivations and providing opportunities for them to deliver real impact to the families SHS support. You will be an excellent writer and communicator and will relish the opportunity of working collaboratively to deliver against targets.

This really is a fantastic chance to make your mark on one of the education challenges of a generation.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

 
If you are interested in applying to this Senior Partnerships Manager – Major Giving position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

About us 

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the incurable blood cancer myeloma and related conditions. We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every patient has an empowered present and a hopeful future.

Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every patient live well with myeloma for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change in care.

About the role

 Myeloma UK is embarking on an ambitious five-year income generation strategy, which aims to increase income from £5m to £10m by 2028. This position will play a critical role, working alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships to lead income generation from major trusts, foundations, and grant funders and secure 5-6 figure grants for a range of innovative and life changing programmes – including patient and family support, research and advocacy. This role is also responsible for managing the Trusts and Grants Officer, who delivers our small trusts and grants programme.

Our major trusts and grants programme is at an early stage of development and this role offers the opportunity to build the foundations and significantly grow this income stream. It will involve working across the charity to identify fundraising priorities and co-create projects and will involve all aspects of cultivation – from research to relationship building with key prospects, through to preparing compelling proposals.

This is an exciting time to join Myeloma UK, with a new organisational strategy, a new fundraising strategy, alongside investment in fundraising, creating the opportunity to significantly grow income. We are looking for someone who can build and shape the programme, as well as deliver an increase in income.

About you

 We are looking for an ambitious trusts and grants fundraiser with experience of raising 5-6 figure gifts from a range of UK trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations. You will be a strategic thinker, who is ready to lead and implement our trusts and grants strategy alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Partnerships.

Strong relationship management skills are a must, as this role involves working collaboratively with a range of colleagues to identify fundraising projects and develop project concepts and proposals. We have a committed Trustee board and there is an opportunity to work with them, and other senior volunteers and donors to leverage opportunities within their networks. We need someone who is comfortable working at this level with the ability to build long-term cultivation strategies.

You will also need exceptional writing skills, with the ability to understand complex scientific information and translate it to a range of audiences. We need someone who can communicate the significant impact of our work and inspire funders to work with us.

How to apply

 If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending us a CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements, together with a covering letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good candidate for this role. 

Applications close on 10 December. Interviews will be held remotely w/c 18 December 2023. You may be asked to do a task prior to your interview.

Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
 

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.

 

Every 6 minutes someone learns that they are losing their sight. Every five hours, a baby is born with sight problems. In these moments, two profound questions emerge:

• Can this be stopped?

• How do I (or my child) live this life?

The merger of Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation on 1st April 2023 will enable us to address both questions. By combining our strengths and expertise we’ll be the only significant national funder with the efficiency, capability, and capacity to increase investment in medical research and social improvement. Together we can mitigate both the prevalence and impact of sight loss.

We have a clear ambition, led by our CEO, Keith Valentine, who has valuable lived experience of sight loss. We’ve secured well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors and patrons, from Sir John Major and Marsha De Cordova MP.

We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

As Interim Senior Public Fundraising Manager, covering maternity leave, you will be responsible for an ambitious team of nine with three experienced direct reports covering Individual Giving Community and Challenge Events. As a newly merged organisation we launch our new organisational and fundraising strategy in Spring 2024. The Interim Senior Public Fundraising Manager will oversee the delivery of the new public fundraising strategy. The post holder will also lead the implementation of the new brand across these areas and support with its launch programme.

 

Responsible to

Director of Development

 

Direct reports

Events and Community Manager, Individual Giving Manager and Senior Individual Giving Officer.

 

Working hours and contract 

This is a part-time maternity cover role until July 2024 (3 or 4 days per week).

 

Salary

£50,000 to £55,000 (depending on experience) - full time equivalent, adjusted accordingly for part time hours.

Location

Aldgate E1 and hybrid working. Minimum one day in the office bi-weekly and external meetings and events as required.

Application closing date

Please submit your CV and covering letter as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are submitted ahead of interviews planned for 27th November.

 

Interviews

Planned for w/c Monday 27 November.

Start Date

As soon as possible, ideally early December.

Role Responsibilities:

Strategy and team management

· Working closely with the Director of Development, to implement the new fundraising strategy and business plans within public fundraising to ensure delivery of the ambitious goals set for the newly merged organisation

· Develop and innovate the strategy as required to maximise on opportunities and risks are minimised

· Engage in market and customer insight to inform decision-making and development of new activity/products in areas identified as growth areas

· Investigate and implement opportunities to grow the charity’s digital fundraising offer

· Maintain up to date knowledge of fundraising, and retail trends and challenges proactively seeking and seizing opportunities to continuously improve and innovate

· Develop a good understanding of our supporter base, their motivations and behaviours and to use our CRM database and data analysis and insights to inform the development of new fundraising campaigns and products working closely with our Marketing and Communications team

· Play a lead role in developing digital fundraising capabilities within the team

Operational delivery

· Lead the public fundraising managers to deliver their individual area workplans

· Support the development of the new charity’s brand and take a leading role in implementing this across individual giving, community fundraising, static media collections and events

· Develop and oversee the delivery of stewardship events

· Be the fundraising lead for campaigns led by the organisation, coordinating communications activities and capitalising on fundraising opportunities associated with the campaign. 

· Be responsible for the setting and managing of public fundraising budgets, targets and KPIs. Report on progress, trends and take action when required. Analyse results and critically evaluate activity to inform future plans, supporting the fundraising managers to do the same

· Work collaboratively with the High Value, Marketing and Communications, Retail and Grants teams to ensure that all income generation activity is integrated and opportunities for cross-team working are maximised

· Support with developing new and existing relationships with donors and partners in addition to acquisition and marketing strategies

· Manage external partners and agencies involved in fundraising delivery, ensuring due diligence, high quality and effectiveness

· Ensure legal and regulatory compliance across all areas of the public fundraising portfolio, including with the Fundraising Code of Practice, data protection and Gift Aid. Model best practice and coach team members as required.

Leadership

· Drive a positive, ambitious and solution focused culture with the team, coaching and motivating where needed. Ensure that team members have the skills and attitude needed to succeed and deliver against income targets

· Be an effective and supportive line manager to all direct reports

· Provide management information for Directors and Board of Trustees as requested and attending meetings when required

· Ensure that the team are up-to-date with developments in the sector and keep abreast of latest fundraising innovations to ensure the charity can capitalise on new opportunities and adhere to regulatory and legal requirements

· Represent the charity at local, regional and national meetings and conferences as and when required

· Engage with the sector, learning from peers and sharing best practice.

Other

· Produce excellent written materials (hardcopy, email and online) to support all aspects of the team’s work

· Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications to ensure tone of voice is aligned.

Key relationships

· Direct reports and line manager

· Development Board and other high level fundraising committees

· Trustees, our Patrons and key supporters with influence to make the most of their networks

· Suppliers and third party providers

· Work closely with the corporate team, to ensure challenge events are promoted to employees and that opportunities for development and uplift are identified and mutually agreed

· Build good relations with the Grants and Impact teams, both to recruit supporters/volunteers and to understand and accurately reflect the charity’s  work in event communications

Person specification:

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience

· Appropriate professional fundraising qualification

· Track record of achieving high level Individual giving (£2-3m) overall income targets - both personally and through leading a team of fundraisers

· Line management experience with demonstrable commitment to staff development and progression

· Management (including the planning, resourcing, implementation & monitoring) of successful fundraising campaigns involving multiple income streams and rigorous deadlines

· Track record of implementing successful IG acquisition initiatives including digital and hybrid fundraising strategies.

· Experience of devising and implementing fundraising strategies and operational plans

· Excellent understanding of finance with experience in the development and management of budgets

· An effective networker, with an ability to build high level relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and track record of managing high-level relationships with Trustees and/or senior volunteer committees

· Effective time-management with the ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet planned and unplanned demand, ensuring that deadlines are met.

· Understanding and experience of working within the requirements of the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation.

· Experience of working within medical research, disability, or social impact

 

Personal qualities

· An understanding of and commitment to the sight loss community.

· An accomplished written communicator, adept at using the latest statistics and data to evidence need and impact whilst maintaining an engaging and human tone of voice.

· Excellent financial fluency.

· Flexibility and a practical, can-do attitude.

· Highly motivated and able to juggle a varied workload.

· Personable, with excellent listening skills and high emotional intelligence, with the ability to think creatively.

· Ability to identify new fundraising initiatives, assess likelihood of success and impact on resources, develop appealing ‘asks’ and match donor interests to funding needs/projects.

· Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Flexibility 

The role description is a general outline of duties and responsibilities and may be amended as the newly merged charity develops and the role grows. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time.

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking to use your passion and expertise to support impactful arts activities involving people with experience of homelessness? Experience of implementing successful major giving and corporate income programmes? Want to be part of a dynamic, ambitious, joyful organisation? Then this could be the role for you!

The Choir with No Name (CWNN) has been building supportive choir communities with homeless and marginalised people since 2008. We were founded on the premise that singing makes you feel good; it distracts you from all the nonsense in life and helps you build confidence, skills and genuine, long-lasting friendships.

“I’m so happy to have found CWNN. It’s made such a difference to me. I’ve broken a 25-year cycle with drugs and honestly, I don’t think I could have done it without the choir. I’m not existing anymore, I’m living, and that’s huge.”

- Richard, choir member

We are at an exciting stage as an organisation with an ambitious 10-year strategy to increase our choirs from six to thirty by 2033, so we are investing in our fundraising team to grow our income in line with our bold strategy and plans.

Reporting to the Head of Development, the Development Manager will take an active role in building a robust and sustainable major donor and corporate fundraising programme to help us expand our work across the UK over the coming years. They will work closely with the Head of Development to establish new and exciting partnerships with high-net-worth individuals and companies who align with our values, to grow income sustainably and guarantee the long-term stability of the organisation.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and firmly believe that each team member can provide a unique perspective and valuable contribution to the lives of the people we work with, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, ethnicity, religion or belief. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness. We follow an anonymous recruitment process.

• Reports to: Head of Development
• Contract: 2-year fixed term contract with potential to extend
• Hours: Part time, minimum 15 hours to max 25 hours a week, flexible and compressed hours possible.
• Location: Remote, with colleagues in London, Colchester and Sheffield. Must be UK resident/taxpayer.
• Annual leave: 25 days per year pro rata (rising with length of service) + UK bank holidays
• Salary: £33,500 to £36,000 (dependent on experience).
• Benefits: 6% employer contribution pension, Employee Assistance Programme, home working allowance, flexible hours

Job description

Major Donor Fundraising

• Proactively research, identify, and develop support from high-net-worth individuals.
• Manage a portfolio of philanthropy partners, building our income from major donors and developing a long-term major donor strategy.
• Plan and participate in engaging cultivation events, fostering strong donor relationships.

Corporate Fundraising

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with companies of all sizes, taking a proactive approach to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships nationally and locally in our choir cities.
• Securing gig sponsorship and Charity of the Year partnerships, both on a national and local level.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate partners of all sizes, building our income from businesses and developing a successful long-term strategy for securing financial, pro bono and in-kind support.
• Develop long-term relationships with companies and senior business people for the Choir with No Name
• Develop our workplace singing workshop programme into a sustainable self-earned revenue stream

General

• Contribute to the annual fundraising strategy, alongside the Head of Development and CEO.
• Develop a robust fundraising pipeline and stewardship plan to generate sustainable income in line with our targets and strategy.
• Produce accurate and timely reports for funders and Trustees.
• Ensure donation data is accurately recorded in accordance with data protection regulations.
• Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by the Choir with No Name within the scope of the role.

Experience/skills

• Demonstrable experience securing and stewarding high-value relationships with supporters.
• Demonstrable experience cultivating, securing and managing successful corporate partnerships.
• Proven success in achieving challenging fundraising targets and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to produce high quality reports & narratives
• Excellent presentation/pitching skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across a dispersed team.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to work effectively using MS 365 products
• Experience using a CRM system/donor database
• A strong understanding of legal and best practice fundraising requirements

Personal requirements

• Love networking, relationship building and have an eye for opportunity.
• Ability to work well with a board of trustees and respective sub-committees.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences – as comfortable pitching to a team of corporate partners as you are talking about our fundraising with our choir members.
• A self-starter who can work with a high degree of autonomy.
• Results driven.
• Good at managing priorities and remaining calm under pressure.
• Consistently work with integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent at creative problem solving and a positive can-do attitude.
• A desire to be part of a committed and hardworking team working in alignment with the values of the Choir with No Name.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.
• A good sense of humour!
• A love for music and singing is a bonus!

Deadline for applications is 9am Friday 6th January 2024

The Opportunity

As the Major Gifts Associate, you will play a key role in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and prospects in the UK. Using your outstanding relationship building and communication skills, you’ll engage with both current and prospective donors to generate new revenue as well as build a pipeline for future growth.

You’ll report to the Development Director, EMEA, and manage a portfolio of mid-level donors, building awareness of Room to Read’s goals and strengthening their commitment to our mission.

If you are based in London and are dynamic, personable, results-oriented and self-motivated with a track record of delivering fundraising results in the non-profit sphere, we’d love to learn more about you.

What You’ll Do

Fundraising (90%)
• Generate a minimum of £800,000 in donations annually by managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners.
• Manage a portfolio of 100+ prospects and donors in the region making gifts at the £5,000+ level.
• Develop and oversee a mid-level giving strategy focused on engaging and upgrading donors of £1,000+.
• Deepen donors’ commitment to the organisation by developing long-term cultivation and stewardship strategies that leverage the expertise of key Room to Read staff and leadership.
• Build long-term relationships with donors and prospects, identifying, cultivating and stewarding their interests.
• Recommend potential funding opportunities to donors by staying current with organisational strategies and programme details and plans.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and build the individual and corporate prospect pipeline in the UK.

Other (10%)
• Support the EMEA Events Manager during donor events.
• Assist with senior management engagements, income tracking and forecasting, data entry, developing proposals and reporting.
• Collaborate with Room to Read’s global fundraising team to prepare donor communication materials, including concept papers, proposals, donor updates and mailings, and additional materials as needed.
• Represent Room to Read at fundraising and awareness-building events and in donor cultivation meetings.
• Use specialist databases and other tools to actively manage donor stewardship and tracking.
• Manage the UK Board of Trustees and governance tasks such as the UK annual report for the charity commission.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising or sales to high-net-worth individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain donations of GBP 5000 or higher and/or sales results, including successful relationship management and income generation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage existing and cultivate new relationships with foundation, corporate and high net worth individual donors, and in securing five-figure donations.
• Persuasive and effective public speaking and presentation skills for in-person and virtual events, proposal pitches and cultivation meetings.
• Skilled at developing strategies to engage with and retain donors and increase long-term giving.
• Proven success at creating fundraising pipelines.
• Adept at using database systems, such as Salesforce platforms or other fundraising CRM’s.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Candidates with applicable skills and experience from the private sector (private banking, family offices, luxury organisations, corporate foundations, etc.) will also be considered.

We Offer

Compensation: The salary range for this role is GBP 38,451 to GBP 45,706. Compensation may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, skill set, and relevant education or certifications.

About Room to Read

Room to Read is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. Working and collaborating globally, we develop literacy skills among primary school children, and support girls to complete secondary school with relevant life skills. Room to Read has reached children across five continents, with plans to benefit more than 40 million children by 2025. 

Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Location: Home Based
Contract type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Salary: £29,857 (FTE)

Closing date: 2nd January 2024
Interview date: 8th January 2024

Do you want to join our commitment to ensure no family faces cancer alone?

We are looking for a standout relationship manager to join our fantastic team of fundraisers who work tirelessly to raise funds for Young Lives vs Cancer. This is a role of variety, opportunity and innovation and we are looking for someone who embraces change and constantly strives to achieve more.

A great personality and team ethic are really important in this role as you will maximise income for Young Live vs Cancer by coaching our supporters to reach their goals, whilst seeking out new fundraising opportunities for your geographical area. This role sits within the ‘Supporter Experience’ team, and we need someone with natural customer service skills who wants to deliver a legendary experience to all of their supporters. Your team of supporters will range from volunteers and individuals to groups and local corporates.

We are not your average employer, nor are we looking for an average candidate in a 9-5 role. What we offer is the flexibility and adaptivity to ensure that your personal work/life balance is taken care of. Whether it is finishing early for an appointment, picking up from school or further education, we can help to make it work for you. Many of the team work condensed or flexible hours to suit their individual circumstance so we would love to discuss your needs more at interview.

Experience within a similar role, or within the charity sector, would be great but we know that a lot of the most important skills in this role are easily transferable from another sector. We want the right person, and we will invest in training the right candidate. The skills we are looking for in this role are:

- Strong prioritisation skills
- Great communicator
- Self-Motivated
- Emotionally intelligent
- Master at storytelling
- Epic at relationship building.
- Self-Aware
- Great at spotting opportunities
- Influencing/Negotiating
- Compassion
- Bravery
- Integrity
- Team player

The must haves:

- A full UK driving licence and access to a car (including business insurance)
- A sufficient Broadband connection if home based.
- Live in the East or West Midlands of England. Candidates who live outside of the local authority should highlight an intention to relocate to the area in their covering letter for their application to be considered.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you think this sounds like you then please have a read of the attached job specification. If you would like to discuss the role before applying, then we welcome these informal chats.

Diversity declaration

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their race, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation.

We are committed to taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities and creating equitable opportunities for all. We are passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable organisation, as well as reflective of the diverse children and young people we support. Click here to find out more about our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.  Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss any specific requirements.

What we offer

Every quarter we offer a wellbeing and development day where no meetings are held. It’s a day for everyone to spend time on whatever supports their own personal wellbeing and professional development – whether that’s catching up with training, life admin, exercise or reading. There is no prescription to these days as we know everyone is unique.

You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Business Development, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Account Management, Supporter Engagement, Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector etc.

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