Fundraising and Business Development Manager (Part Time)
Permanent role, 3 days per week.
£40,000 per annum (Pro rata)
Remote working with occassional travel to London office

We are thrilled to be working with a world leading international health organisation to find their first corporate fundraiser for their growing team. This phenomenal charity work with global institutions, national governments, member organisations, and other stakeholders to raise awareness and drive action to improve the lives of the 325 million people globally.

In this pivotel role, you will be responsible for raising funds from industry and corporate partners through grants and event sponsorship. You will develop the organisation's offer to funders and increase income to deliver their five-year strategy. The ideal candidate will have fantastic new business experience, ideally in a corporate fundraising role and will have an understanding of international development charities and their funding models.

To apply: Please email Anna at Charity People for more details.

Introduction:

Spitalfields Crypt Trust (SCT) is an East London charity providing practical help, support and training to people who have been homeless and suffering from addiction. It runs a homeless drop-in, a Recovery Hub (which includes an abstinence-based residential recovery hostel, an addictions counselling programme and a Training & Development Programme), supported houses and two social enterprises supporting people in recovery from addictions to put their lives back together. Our integrative approach is based on the ‘Recovery Capital’ methodology and is a whole-person approach, which takes into account physical, cultural, social, human and spiritual factors and assets.

In employment we actively seek to recruit people with a good combination of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.  We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. (Sources - Equal Opportunities Policy 2.2 (i) and (v)).  SCT is a growing organisation with opportunities for people with good motivational skills and high levels of initiative.

Role and Responsibilities:

Working with and under the direction of the Director of Operations, you will:

• Manage the fundraising and communications team and direct their work where needed.
• Chair fundraising team meetings.
• Ensure fundraising targets are reached.
• Manage SCT communications
• Set targets for the team and track the progress.
• Write reports on the progress of fundraising for the Trustees (normally quarterly).
• Ensure that a good quantity of funding applications are made every month to help reach the funding target.
• With the Community Fundraiser, oversee any volunteer fundraising opportunities that are undertaken for SCT, liaising with Corporates where necessary. Additionally, facilitating liaison with the Volunteer Coordinator in the Retail Team
• Meet regularly with the Director of Operations and provide updates on progress.
• Identify potential donors including trusts, companies, churches and individuals and prepare applications for funding.
• Support and grow SCT’s network of Vice Patrons.
• Establish and maintain relationships with existing funders, including report writing and reapplication.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations from individuals, including major donors and regular donors.
• Develop and maintain efficient and comprehensive records and systems covering all aspects of fundraising work.
• Devise and develop fundraising events and initiatives to raise support and public interest.
• Represent SCT to external organisations including giving presentations about our work.
• Represent Fundraising at the weekly Managers’ Meetings.
• Undertake any other relevant tasks as requested by the Senior Management Team.
• Creating and implementing a fundraising strategy for the organisation.
• Hosting a monthly M&E meeting with services managers

GENERAL

• Represent the organisation at appropriate external meetings and events.
• Implement the Equal Opportunities Policy, understanding its implication in the development of services to service users.
• Abide by the policies and procedures of the SCT and best practice of the Institute of Fundraising
• Attend training courses as required.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the pos

Please apply with CV and Cover letter (max 2 pages).

1st stage interviews will take place on February 8th 2021 and 2nd stage interviews will take place on February 15th 2021.

Are you a Corporate Account Manager looking for your next role within a leading healthcare charity? We are delighted to be supporting Diabetes UK to find talented fundraisers to join their team. This role is available because of an internal promotion plus Diabetes UK has the benefit of an excellent leadership team who champion fundraising and are continuing to invest in their team.

We are delighted to be supporting Diabetes UK to find talented fundraisers to join their corporate team. This Partnerships Manager (New Business) role is a really exciting position. You will identify and secure new strategic, long-term corporate partnerships that help this wonderful charity not only with funding but also to achieve their health goals and improve the lives of people with Diabetes. These partnerships will be worth in excess of £50,000, covering a range of fundraising mechanisms and sectors.

You will need experience / be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of managing senior stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally


• Experience securing new high value partnerships in excess of £50,000 in either a charity or commercial environment


• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills with a creative approach to working

Closing Date – 25^th January

Salary - £29,700 - £36,600

Location - Flexible

If you would link to have an informal discussion please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected]

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here <https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/> .

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Major Gifts Manager. You will be part of a Fundraising team of three who are responsible for funding from individual philanthropists, foundations and corporate donors to cover our annual operating costs (to cover budgets of over $5m each year).

This role is ideal if you have experience in a fundraising team in a startup environment, your flexibility and eagerness to contribute wherever you can deliver the most value will see you thrive.  You will build on your experience as a front-line fundraiser and develop your relationship-building skills as you introduce some of the world’s most influential philanthropists to the important work that Founders Pledge does.

We're excited to meet you if you demonstrate:

• Experience as a front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts and/or HNWIs
• A proven record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, or supporting a team of front-line fundraisers to secure major gifts
• Expertise in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices for HNWIs, ideally with familiarity of corporate and foundation best practices
• High emotional intelligence, a background in relationship management, and strong intuition for people strategy
• A high level of discretion and comfort working with confidential, sensitive information
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, inspiring trust in colleagues, and adept at managing up
• Comfort working in databases, with complex financials, and spreadsheets to enable effective work - familiarity with Salesforce would be a bonus
• A passion for maximising impact by enabling high-value donations to high-impact charities and interventions
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Reporting to our Development Director, you will:

Deliver against a portfolio of donors and potential donors

• Serve as an ambassador for the work that Founders Pledge does with donors across Europe

• Build and maintain trusted and meaningful relationships with donors, to hold a portfolio of prospects for gifts <$100k annually;

• Collaborate in the development and active progression of our global donor pipeline from target identification through to cultivation, solicitation and ongoing stewardship 

• Prepare proposals and donor reporting

Assist with the UK/Europe portfolio of our CEO and Leadership team

• Be on hand to support our CEO around his meetings with high-profile donors and prospects 

• Help position our CEO for success with powerful proposals, accurate data, proactive outreach, and excellent reporting

Cross-functional support across the org

• Contribute to external communications and programmatic activities in service of fundraising goals; including partnering on appropriate programs/events, highlighting donors in blogs or podcasts, inputting to community newsletters

Are you an experienced major donor fundraiser, looking for your next challenge, who is committed to conservation and enthusiastic about investing in our environment?

The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity working hard to create a huge new woodland in the heart of the country that will benefit people and wildlife for generations to come.

We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment.  Planting trees and creating new woodlands is no longer just a positive ambition for the country, it’s absolutely essential. It is the simplest solution to help mitigate climate change and create new green spaces that can help reconnect people and communities with nature and the natural environment.

Our goal is to reach 30,000 acres of semi contiguous forest by planting 13 million native broadleaf trees. To date we have planted almost 1.9 million trees.  The significance and scale of our work cannot be underestimated: The Heart of England Forest - already the largest new native forest in the country – will become one of the largest forests in England.

Not only is our Forest expanding, so too is our team, and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us.  The charity is a rewarding place to work and offers its staff a number of benefits.

Please visit the Heart of England Forest website to download a job description / person specification and an application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

Development Manager (Major Relationships) – Part time, 24 hours a week. 

Salary- £30,000

We are excited to be growing our fundraising team at a crucial time of development for the charity. We would love to hear from an experienced major donor fundraiser, looking for their next challenge, who is committed to conservation and enthusiastic about investing in our environment.

The Heart of England Forest has an attractive and varied portfolio of funding opportunities across woodland creation, habitat restoration, education, biodiversity, accessibility, health and wellbeing and you will have the opportunity to develop and generate new major relationship funding to support this work – and really make an impact.

The perfect candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience of developing and managing high level, meaningful funder relationships. You will be an excellent and confident communicator, who has a strategic approach and significant experience working towards and achieving fundraising targets. You will bring a track record of effective prospecting and delivering high quality stewardship.

In return, the charity can offer excellent benefits and the opportunity to help establish important and impactful relationships at a pivotal time in the charity’s development.

Additionally, for the right candidate we will consider a range of flexible working opportunities, including working from home and compressed hours, but you will need to be able to regularly visit and attend meetings at the Forest and on occasion London.

Closing date: midnight Sunday 7th February 2021

Interviews will be held either via zoom or at one of the Forest sites in Warwickshire on Monday 1st March 2021

Who we are:

The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission-driven, energetic team focussed on problem-solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period. 

We are seeking a senior fundraising professional to make their mark in ending the abuse of animals raised for food.

If you would like to learn more about the Head of Development role and want to ask any questions, join us by registering for our webinar, on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 6:30 PM GMT. You can attend this whether you have applied already or are considering the role and want to find out more.

Please click on APPLY to access the link to register for this webinar.

Who you are:

This is an ideal position for an experienced individual to build our development work in the UK with a current predicted annual turnover of nearly £1 million in 2021/22. You will have at least 5 years of experience managing a team and working with large donors and have a detailed understanding of how to manage grants from end to end. A credible influencer and communicator, you have an inclusive, consultative and adaptive approach to decision-making, and a strong alignment to the work of THL UK.

This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills: tactful, diplomatic and confident in managing and developing relationships with a diverse range of donors and volunteers while managing a growing team of fundraisers.

We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds - #NonGraduatesWelcome 

This role reports to the Managing Director and is a full-time, remote position, however, travel to London and the US may be necessary occasionally.

Requirements:

1. Fluent in written and spoken English
2. Live and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK, and proof will be requested prior to interview)
3. Be committed to animal welfare and aligned with the mission of The Humane League

With these attributes:

Ideally, you will have all of the following attributes, but if you have most of them, we would still be keen to hear from you.

• Thought leadership - An informed opinion leader on fundraising and the go-to person for the organisation. A breadth of knowledge to provide guidance on implementing development throughout the organisation. 
• Strategic thinking - As the department grows and as we build support for the team you will have the foresight and experience to deliver a strategy to secure the funding we need year on year. 
• Management - Builds a team of high-performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leader that empowers their team.
• Productivity / Time management - Handles a significant volume of work under deadlines and without sacrificing quality. Oversees and structures complex projects, plans backwards and ensures quality end-products are delivered on or ahead of schedule.
• Communicator: You are an exceptional communicator and can adapt to different tones and styles.
• Team player: You enjoy working with people and understand the benefits of collaboration.

How you can make the difference

The key focus of the role will be:

1. Developing a 3-year strategy to secure funding
2. Ensuring a focus on new opportunities, organising the necessary research to identify
   potential funders
3. Continuing to build our donor base to expand our regular monthly income
4. Seeking, managing and maximising key major donors, grant-making trusts and foundations. Developing a range of engaging proposals around key aspects of The Humane League UK’s work
5. Establishing and managing the Development team as THL UK expands and ensuring delivery of their objectives

Primary duties include:

Developing and implementing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan and timeline to include:

Major gifts program (40%)

• Analyse prospects, oversee cultivation and solicitation
• Write proposals based on organisational needs and donors’ interests
• Prepare regular updates and facilitate frequent communication with major donors
• Attends meetings to develop contacts and maintain relationships with major donors

Effective Altruism Grants, Charitable Trusts & Corporate Foundations (25%)

• Attend Effective Altruism events, liaise with the community and manage funding opportunities & reports
• Research prospects, write proposals & reports
• Relationship management and stewardship of funders

Strategising and managing a growing team (35%)

• Establish the development program and team in the UK, working closely with the Managing Director 
• Manage and lead the Development team to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members 
• Delegate responsibilities and sign off fundraising appeals, peer to peer fundraising, digital marketing and other forms of fundraising as needed
• Set/clarify job expectations and provide regular feedback & guidance
• Support the team in the development of their strategies and techniques for achieving their goals
• Manage Time Off requests for Development team members and sign off expenses
• Travel domestically and internationally to meet with donors as required

Good to Know:

Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a workplace pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, and family-friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.

At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only vegan meals and refreshments.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of colour and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. To enable us to monitor our progress, we would be grateful if you would complete the short anonymous survey that will be sent to you after you have completed your application. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, contact us and we will endeavour to work with you to make adjustments throughout the process.

We welcome applications from all mission-aligned candidates wherever you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food, so if you don’t feel you match all of the requirements, and are unsure whether you should apply, we would be happy to chat through your concerns.

Don't forget, we are holding a webinar on Thursday 11th February 2021 at 6:30 PM GMT. You can attend this whether you have applied already or are considering the role and want to find out more. 

Please click on APPLY to access the link to register for this webinar.

Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route: 

• Preliminary informal phone call
• Skills Test (completed remotely)
• Screening Interview (via audio call)
• Second Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)

Care4Calais is looking for a resourceful, ambitious and experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager to help shape and drive income during a time of rapid growth. The role will focus on creating a strong pipeline of new trusts and foundations from annual and multi-year grants, whilst managing our existing relationships. This is a crucial hire for the organisation as we enter a new phase of work and there is huge scope to make the job your own.

Care4Calais is a volunteer run charity delivering essential aid and support to refugees living in Northern France, Belgium and the UK. We believe in a fair and tolerant British society and advocate for a welcoming and inclusive attitude towards refugees.  We have worked In Northern France and Belgium for five years, delivering direct aid and social support to 3,000 refugees sleeping rough near to Britain’s coast.  Our UK operation launched in July 2020 and now works with approximately 3,500 asylum seekers in the UK who are currently living in Home Office accommodation.  We provide direct aid and assistance with access to services including legal aid and medical support.   

We are seeking a fundraiser with the T&F experience and network to navigate both our overseas and UK operations.

You may come from a small charity where you handled all aspects of the trusts and foundations funding cycle. You may have experience as a Fundraiser, Philanthropy Manager, Senior Trusts and Foundation Officer, Trusts and Foundation Manager, Partnerships Manager or from working at a Trust or Foundation directly, where you learnt what it takes to produce a killer funding application and to manage relationships. You might be looking for your next step on the ladder or want to move into a rapidly-growing charity doing essential work during a time of global crisis. Wherever you come from, you’ll find a fast-paced and rewarding role at Care4Calais where you will make real impact on the future of a charity working at the centre of the refugee and asylum-seeking crisis.

We are looking for a flexible, dynamic and enthusiastic fundraiser who can represent Care4Calais by articulating our work to funders both in written applications and in-person (when current circumstances allow). To succeed in this post, you will have the following skills and competencies:

• Experience of the whole funding cycle from researching donors to writing applications, securing funding, managing relationships, applying for and securing re-appeals
• Ability to create your own strong pipeline of trusts and foundations willing to support our work in Europe and the UK
• Proven track record of securing annual and multi-year grants of £10,000 and above
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to deliver on your own financial targets
• A strategic fundraiser who can work alongside the CEO to create longer-term strategies for T&F income streams, in line with the charity’s wider fundraising strategy
• Exceptional communicator with strong skills in writing, networking, influencing, negotiating and persuading
• Demonstrable experience building and maintaining strong working relationships both internally and externally
• An ability to get ‘stuck in’ as part of a small yet dynamic team
• Experience operating within humanitarian aid contexts is desirable but not essential

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais - we will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.

Talitha Arts is seeking an experienced, results-driven fundraiser who has a proven track record in fundraising for charities and growing annual giving and income. Talitha Arts is in the midst of an exciting time - we are growing our practitioner base and external partnerships, both in the UK and abroad.  We are seeking a relational Head of Fundraising who can expand on the current established portfolio, help to enable our growing charity’s groundwork by steadily increasing our grant income annually, and increase our small but dedicated donor base.

At Talitha Arts, creativity is at the heart of everything we do, and therefore we are seeking someone who shares our belief in the transformative power of the creative arts and can reflect our creative ethos in their approach to development. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for the overall fundraising and development of Talitha Arts as a charity, including: leading, developing, implementing and communicating all fundraising initiatives for Talitha Arts.

This role is home-based (with occasional meetings in Central London).

Who are we?

Talitha Arts is a therapeutic arts charity that believes in empowering individuals through the freedom of the creative arts. We deliver training, and offer therapeutic arts workshops to partner organisations who work with clients that have experienced trauma (in particular: women who have experienced domestic violence, women who have been trafficked, refugees, people experiencing homelessness, and people with dementia).

Through our one-of-kind, person centred approach, Talitha Arts exists to serve individuals and communities by bringing restoration, transformation, and freedom to their lives. We believe in the unique value and dignity of the individual and offer unconditional positive regard to all participants. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead our highly motivated and successful fundraising team, and take our income to a new level.  This new position will develop our fundraising and communications strategy and oversee its implementation. The role includes working closely with colleagues in Zambia.

You will line manage a team of four who work out of our open plan office in Shrewsbury (or from home), and be a key member of the SMT, supporting the wider development of the organisation.

We are flexible on employee location but expect the post-holder to spend a considerable amount of time in the Shrewsbury office (at least 40%).

The successful candidate will have:

• Overall responsibility for defining and implementing our fundraising strategy, steadily increasing our income towards £2M
• Strong affinity with our mission, values and approach
• Senior fundraising experience with proven leadership skills and at least 3 years experience in a not for profit organisation
• Sound understanding of and ability to pursue a relationship based approach to raising funds
• Some experience of international development – ideally in a fundraising capacity. Familiarity with Zambia/southern Africa an advantage.
• Forward-thinking and dynamic with proven experience of leading, developing and managing a high performing team

To Apply

Once you have read the job description and Information Pack attached, please email your CV and a brief supporting statement (no more than one page of A4) with Director of Fundraising in the email subject title.

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;  

• providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
• providing advice through our help lines and web sites
• campaigning for the changes that people with a learning disability want

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and self-motivated Community Fundraiser to join our welcoming and established fundraising team. 

The successful candidate will be achieving and gaining additional funds to directly improve the impact we can have for people with a learning disability across the United Kingdom.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!

Covering Wales and the Midlands, the Area Fundraising Manager will be directly responsible for the strategic direction, planning and day-to-day management of all community fundraising for your geographical area.

Within this role, you will achieve agreed fundraising targets for the area through effective management, support and cultivation of both existing and new regional supporters including: individuals, groups, associations, local corporates and schools whilst maximising the current portfolio of Mencap Owned Products. You will research, identify and develop new community fundraising opportunities, areas of potential support and build a robust regional pipeline.

The role is home based. There will be travel around the areas that the role covers – Wales and the Midlands at present.

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The nature of community fundraising is that there will be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Key skills and requirements (essential):

• The ability to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans, present budgets and interpret financial information
• The ability to research, assess and initiate new opportunities within the context of an overall plan
• Able to recruit, develop and train, motivate and manage individuals and teams of Volunteers to give their very best
• Able to use interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with others, understand what motivates them and respond appropriately
• Written communication skills and a high level of numeracy to be able to produce business plans, monthly reviews, press releases, letters, presentations and other similar documents
• Excellent verbal communication skills, to be able to deliver presentations and give local media interviews
• Able to work as part of a team, to see and understand the national picture and to contribute effectively to team plans and goals
• IT literate – use of word-processing, spreadsheets PowerPoint and databases
• Experience of working in community fundraising and delivering or exceeding income targets

(Please see the ‘role profile’ for a more extensive list of responsibilities, experiences and key skills required for this role and the full Job Description and Personal Specification)

If you have the relevant skills and experiences we are looking for and this opportunity sounds like the perfect role for you, please click the “Apply” button to express your interest and to begin the application process.

Please apply with your up to date CV and a covering letter informing us why you feel you are suitable for the role.

This role will close on close for shortlisting on 29th Jan 2021 and interviews will take place via MS Teams on

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 32 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 35 days with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
• Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
• Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
• Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
• Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
• Access to award winning training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract

We are looking for an experienced and talented Fundraising Manager who can develop and execute an effective fundraising strategy to deliver growth across a wide range of existing and new income streams.

You will have the proven ability to research and develop winning fundraising applications, negotiate sponsorship deals and develop and maintain positive relationships with donors. A natural multi-tasker, you will have the flexibility to manage a varied workload, juggling responsibility for meeting bid deadlines, ensuring delivery of fundraising events, reporting to funders and managing key corporate accounts. With attention to detail and excellent written and verbal presentation, you will also have the negotiation and project management skills to co-ordinate the production of complex bids and budgets.

Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham works to improve the quality of life and enhance the status and influence of older people. Between now and 2022, we intend to diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our work. The Fundraising Manager role is a new management post, working closely with the CEO and sitting on the Fundraising Committee with Trustees.

BACKGROUND

The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of extreme human cruelty. The people we work with have been subjected to atrocities including state-sponsored torture, human trafficking, religious and political persecution, forced labour, sexual exploitation, and gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, HBF offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing and welfare advice; and community and integration.

HBF exists to ensure that all survivors of trafficking and torture are free and healthy (both physically and mentally), are safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. HBF also uses its unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all survivors.

We are innovative, ambitious and compassionate. The bravery and resilience of our clients is an inspiration to all the team at HBF.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

This exciting role is responsible for raising funds from charitable trusts and foundations, which accounts for approximately 50% of HBF’s total annual income. We are looking for an ambitious trust and foundations fundraiser with a proven track record of raising significant funds from charitable foundations who, alongside our existing team, will help to grow and develop this area of fundraising.

As a Grants Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Head of Fundraising & Marketing to achieve ambitious but achievable income targets. The post holder will be responsible for the overall management and growth of a successful grants programme including: prospect research, developing bespoke proposals (including complex budgets) and leveraging existing relationships. You will also be responsible for reporting on all grants, including the management of data required for measurement and evaluation.

We’re looking for someone who is committed to helping achieve the income requirements for HBF and who is able to react and respond creatively to the operational and financial needs of the charity. The post holder will have a proven eye for detail, an analytical nature and a flair for writing successful applications.

HBF is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS (CRB) check.

Please submit an up to date C.V. and a short covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the listed duties, responsibilities, and person specification to Gareth Holmes, Head of Fundraising and Marketing by 5 pm on the 4th of February. Interview date TBC.  Please note exceptional candidates may be contacted before the deadline.

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies please.

We are seeking to recruit a strategic and commercially focused, proactive and solutions orientated leader for our charity.

After 10 + years in post, our CEO is standing down which means there is a real opportunity for the next CEO to lead Wandsworth Oasis to achieve the next exciting stage in its development.  Working with the Board of Trustees and the newly appointed Head of Retail (95% of funds are currently generated through the retail operation), the CEO will assist the board to review the values and ethos of the charity and to create a new vision and strategy to ensure we safeguard the future for our beneficiaries.   The right candidate will be a great people person, who can inspire  staff and volunteers and, in particular, provide leadership to the senior management team.

Reporting into the Chair of the Board of Trustees and working closely with individual Trustees on special projects, the CEO manages a Senior Management Team of 3 currently – Head of Retail Operations, Head of Finance & Support Services and Community Engagement Manager.   

Wandsworth Oasis raises more than £1 million per annum through its shops and events programme to fund its fundraising operations and multiple projects that support the most vulnerable people living with HIV, HIV prevention and awareness raising projects.   

This an opportunity for an innovative, experienced and grounded individual – with senior leadership experience in business or charities - to work with the Board and senior management team to capitalise on the wide range of opportunities available to Wandsworth Oasis and really deliver value to the HIV community in terms of funds available for its development at a time when the overall funding environment is really uncertain.

Join Our Team

There are more than 21,000 unpaid carers in Swindon and we are a small but dynamic team who are passionate about supporting them.  We have high expectations for ourselves, our colleagues and our carers and love the collaboration that comes with that.  Staff development and wellbeing is a key focus too, so if you'd like to join a friendly and supportive bunch and have a lot of scope for creativity in your role, then we could be for you! 

Swindon Carers Centre provides advice, information and support to unpaid carers aged 5 and upwards who look after a family member or friend who due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability cannot manage on their own.

We are seeking a passionate, effective and committed individual to become part of our friendly, professional team. You will be someone who thrives on using their initiative, enjoys multi-tasking in a busy environment, and has a strong eye for accuracy and detail.

Job Purpose - To develop and grow our grant funded programmes and lead on overall grant management, monitoring reports, project evaluation and communicating the impact of our work to support Swindon Carers Centre. This is a newly created role working closely with the CEO, Finance and Resources Director and the Management team. You will project manage the entire process of impact and evaluation reporting, including developing timelines and facilitating cross-team discussions and writing of reports that satisfy commissioning and funding body needs. Along side this you will quality assure all quarterly local authority monitoring reports. The full job description and key responsibilities can be seen on the attached documents. 

We prioritise staff wellbeing and many of our team work flexibly in different ways, including part-time and from home. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. 

Swindon Carers Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post.