About the role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and ambitious high value fundraiser to work as a Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer.  The post-holder will play a key role in our fast-growing and high performing Partnerships and Philanthropy Unit. 

The Partnerships & Philanthropy Team has seen significant growth over the last few years, built around strong partnerships with major funders.  We have ambitions to increase income to £9m+ a year. 

The Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer will play a vital role in supporting this ambition, and in helping Practical Action achieve its wider goals. You will have a strong aptitude and proven success in winning new business and subsequently developing and managing a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of making five, six and, potentially, seven figure grants.  These donors and prospects are sophisticated grant-makers and major donors, drawn from the UK, Europe and the US, giving large, multi-year grants to complex projects and campaigns.

Critical to the success of the role will be the ability to identify, research, engage, communicate, build relationships and win support from donors and prospects. The role will also require you to engage, communicate and work with colleagues across the organisation to secure new donors. You will need to quickly understand often complex projects and strategies and engage and communicate about these with donors.  You will also need to work collaboratively with colleagues and donors to negotiate and develop proposals and steward supporters.

The role offers an amazing opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is seeking a challenging but, ultimately, incredibly rewarding role.

About you

You have a solid understanding of high value fundraising from Trusts & Foundations, and you have most likely had at least 3-4 years winning new business and managing and developing a portfolio of high value donors.  Ideally you will have some experience of international development and/or some experience of European or US funders.

You are confident at identifying and seizing opportunities, quickly building relationships and securing support.  You are a confident communicator with the ability to work with a range of people to help secure grants and manage donor relationships, ideally on complex projects.

You are great at organising yourself and you are a confident problem solver.  And whilst you will need to be passionate for the cause, you will also need to be a calm head when things don’t go right.

Why join us?

The opportunity to work for an organisation that is making a positive difference to the lives of people worldwide, a friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.

Our new open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby near to the train station but we also offer free parking.

In addition, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible working/hours – full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.

• The opportunity to work remotely (dependent on role).

• 26 days holiday in addition to public holidays.

• A pension scheme that new employees can join from day one of employment - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.

• Life assurance (3 x annual salary).

• Cycle to Work scheme.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Additional information

We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Practical Action are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

Please note that should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4th March

Interview dates: 10th & 11th March

Our client Four Paws, is seeking a top notch senior digital fundraiser to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working within the fundraising team and in collaboration with the comms team, this exciting role will see you working on the digital fundraising strategy.

About Four Paws:

Four Paws is an animal welfare organisation, which works globally to help animals in need through fundraising, and projects and campaigns that help raise awareness of animal cruelty.

                                                                                 

Job Summary:

The Senior Digital Fundraiser is responsible for developing and delivering the digital fundraising strategy for Four Paws UK. This includes the planning, execution and optimisation of digital fundraising campaigns as to meet challenging targets for the growth of online audiences and revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, write and implement the 2020 Digital Fundraising Strategy for FOUR PAWS UK (in partnership with the Head of Fundraising, FOUR PAWS UK).
• Deliver and exceed the targets of the UK digital budget, maximising net return and focusing on the life-time value of supporters.
• Contribute to setting income/expenditure targets, monitoring and reforecasting as required.
• Evaluating digital fundraising campaigns against set Key Performance Indicators and producing monthly performance reports for the Head of Fundraising (UK).
• Email marketing: setting up e-appeals, newsletters, customer email flows such as welcome journeys (ideally in Marketing Cloud)
• Generate email leads and convert into donors - via Facebook, Instagram and other sources
• Project management: be able to source content via email from international partners to feed campaigns, emails, landing pages and other online content.
• Donation page optimisation (Form Suite)
• SEA campaigns: Google Grants, Google Ads
• Facebook/Instagram ads (conversion, cpc)
• Setting up online petitions in petition tool
• Website development / donation pages / crowdfunding pages
• Managing social media channels (paid content only; organic content is managed by the Communications Team).
• Website maintenance (fundraising and donation pages only; the communications team manages the general wesbite).

Relationships:

• To work closely with other UK teams to integrate UK strategies and optimise overall digital fundraising performance.
• To work closely with the International Digital Fundraising Team (based in Amsterdam) to plan, execute and optimise digital fundraising campaigns.
• To work closely with international colleagues to source content for and sign off digital campaigns.
• To manage key relationships with digital agencies and online payment providers (MultiSafePay, GoCardless, PayPal, CAF)
• To act as first port of call for donors in regard to digital enquiries (eg. campaigns, payment)
• Manage interns and volunteers as necessary

Applicant Profile:

You are:

• a creative and innovative digital native with strong project management skills.
• passionate about working for an NGO and animal welfare.
• up to date in digital trends across the commercial and not for profit sectors.
• knowledgeable about fundraising and data regulations, particularly in the digital space.
• experienced in devising, immplementing and optimising online marketing campaigns across email, Facebook/Instagram, the Google marketing suite and other platforms (at least 2 years‘ experience preferred).
• performance focused and driven to generate as many leads as possible for a competitive price.
• passionate about converting leads into donors with have practical, hands-on experience of the strategies that should be deployed to do so.
• a stong online campaigner with working knowledge of which online channels best generate traffic and conversions.
• able to translate complex stories from an organisaiton’s field work (in FOUR PAWS‘ case, international animal rescue and welfare) into simple, effective digital messaging that motivates response.
• results focused and driven to optimise key performance indicators in audience growth, reach and conversion.
• technically minded and knowledgable in digital platforms, particualrly Marketing Cloud, Form Suite, Facebook/Instagram, Google or other email/e-commerce platforms.
• expert in excel and results analysis/optimisation.

Desirable knowledge, experience and competencies:

• Microsoft Office, especially excel.
• Marketing Cloud
• Form Suite
• Online Petition Platforms, such as More Onion and Care2
• Google Analytics / AdWords / Grants / Display
• CMS
• HTML

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply button' sending your CV and a covering letter outlining why your suitable to the role. 

Background and purpose

Who Are We? The Jumbulance Trust is a small Charitable Trust with 2 unique specialist vehicles, part coach part ambulance, which are specifically designed and equipped to make it possible for those with  serious illness or disability  to travel throughout the UK and Europe on holiday, short break, Pilgrimage or a day trip.

Each “JUMBULANCE” can accommodate a maximum of 21 and 26 respectively with tracking to accommodate up to 6 wheelchairs and/or 5 beds, has a heavy duty lift, large accessible washroom, full kitchen and extensive medical equipment

Our Vision: A society in which adults and children with severe disability are able to maximise their quality of life through social and travel opportunities.

Our Aim: The Jumbulance Trust exists to make accessible travel possible for those who by reason of their disabilities or illnesses find most means of transport impossible to contemplate.

 We want to ensure that everyone

• Lives the best life that they can

• Never feels alone or isolated

 • Feels empowered and confident

The Grants & Trust Fundraiser position is a new role, perfect for someone looking for a step up into grant fundraising or looking for a second role. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing our grant and trust fundraising programme, building on the work done over the last few years.  The role will require building strong working relationships with donors, community, fundraisers and external group leaders to create a sustainable income stream as part of our future investment in fundraising. Reporting to the General Manager (GM) the Grant and Trust Fundraiser will be responsible for developing our trust fundraising capability; that will include but not be limited to, investigating, researching and constructing applications for new funding. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure we demonstrate a compelling case for support to potential donors. To be successful in this role you will have experience and/or understanding of raising income from trusts, foundations and major grants together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills. You will be working with a small, yet dynamic, team used to taking both initiative and responsibility. During the first 6 - 12 months, the successful candidate will be expected to establish themselves in the new role and develop our trust fundraising strategy. Following successful completion of a probation period, there will also be flexible working opportunities. Main role responsibilities:

Strategy

• Lead on prospect research (trusts, foundations and major donors)

• Contribute to our other fundraising strategy activity and initiatives

• Ensure reporting, monitoring and evaluation processes are robust and provide the necessary information to GM

 • Develop a case for support that meets the needs of our target groups, in line with our aims, objectives and vision

• Work closely with the team and translate information accurately to ensure effective communication

This is a part time role with a salary of £25-£32,000 pro rata

14 hours per week.

The Multiple System Atrophy Trust (MSA Trust) is the UK and Eire’s leading national charity offering vital support to people affected by MSA. We are entirely funded through voluntary donations and Trusts and Foundation grants, providing an information and support service to those affected by MSA and their families at no cost to them.

So very many of our members come to us at a time of great distress, they or their loved ones have been diagnosed with a terminal disease which is almost unknown to the general population. They crave both symptom management and understanding from people who know about the disease. Our nurse specialists and social welfare specialist play a crucial role in helping them to cope and to plan for their care. We ensure that everyone affected by MSA has access to tailored information and support to guide them, and are not alone in their journey.

Can you help? We need a dynamic and committed Trusts and Corporates’ Fundraising Officer who is interested in helping us to realise our ambitions to increase our funding to enable the development of further services for people living with MSA. You will be a fundraiser with a great track record of raising funds through Trusts and Corporates.
We are a small charity, so someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get involved would be just the right candidate.

About The Advocacy Project

We help the most marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups – including learning disability and mental health – can:

• voice their concerns

• understand their rights

• make effective choices about what happens in their lives

We do this through advocacy services which support people individually, and user involvement projects that help organisations improve the services they offer.

 About the role

Over the last three years we have grown our advocacy and user involvement service across London, taking on more public sector contracts in new London boroughs and offering a wider and more diverse range of services to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

We now offer services across low, medium and high secure forensic units including Broadmoor Hospital; we have London-wide NHS England services and are part of an exciting personal health budgets pilot project. We have built a solid reputation for delivering high quality services and have a strong track record of winning public sector bids.

Our new three year income plan builds on this success, with a focus on diversifying our funding streams. Our target includes growing our income from trusts and foundations by 17% over the next three years to £550,000. We are now looking for an exceptional and experienced trust and foundation fundraiser with a solid track record of winning new business from these funding sources.

You will work with our Head of Business Development to raise funds, generate income, making sure our fundraising activities meet annual targets, raise our profile and enhance our reputation in line with our values.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with our income plan, strategy and values.

• Research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding.

• Write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements,as specified.

• Identify gaps and niches in the market that are in line with our core strengths and competencies.

• Liaise closely with senior managers and staff to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals and build relationships.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of each application and make sure we embed a continuous improvement cycle into all fundraising activities.

• Evaluate, monitor and report back to donors in a timely fashion on projects which have been funded.

• Record details of applications made, funding pledged and forecast income.

• Input and update information on our CRM database.

General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings and training.

• Participate in personal, team and organisational development.

• Make sure corporate identity is adhered to, all legal requirements and fundraising regulations are met.

• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, and risk regulations.

• Uphold our mission, vision, and values.

• Carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills. Good at working with a wide variety of people including commissioners, service users and colleagues.

• Proven record of securing six-figure donations from trusts and foundations.

• Ability to combine seeing the big picture with an eye for detail.

• Solutions focused self-starter with an ability to thrive in a busy environment – focusing resources and prioritizing areas with the greatest impact.

• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.

• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, to plan and prioritise your own workload.

• Willingness to promote The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

  Desirable:

• Relevant professional qualification and affiliation.

• Evidence or commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged care groups, such as mental health, learning disability, dementia.

Benefits of working for us

We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.

Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.

All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.

We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.

How to apply

Send your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you think you’re the person we’re looking for and how your experience meets the person specification.

Upload your application via our website on.

Eden Brown is recruiting a Senior Digital Fundraiser for a large international animal charity. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising this job will involve working on their digital fundraising strategy.

Key duties include:

• Develop, write and implement the 2020 Digital Fundraising Strategy in partnership with the Head of Fundraising UK
• Deliver and exceed the targets of the UK digital budget, maximising net return and focusing on the life-time value of supporters
• Contribute to setting income/expenditure targets, monitoring and reforecasting
• Evaluate digital fundraising campaigns against set Key Performance Indicators and producing monthly performance reports for the Head of Fundraising UK
• Email marketing: setting up e-appeals, newsletters, customer email flows such as welcome journeys
• Generate email leads and convert into donors - via Facebook, Instagram and other sources
• Project management: source content via email from international partners to feed campaigns, emails, landing pages and other online content
• Responsible for donation page optimisation, SEA campaigns (Google Grants, Google Ads) and paid content of social media channels
• Website maintenance and development for donation and fundraising pages- Set up online petitions in petition tool

Requirements:

• Solid experience in devising, implementing and optimising online marketing campaigns across email, Facebook/Instagram, the Google marketing suite and other platforms
• Knowledge about fundraising, data regulations and digital trends across the commercial and not for profit sectors
• Technical understanding and knowledge in digital platforms
• Performance focused and driven to generate as many leads as possible for a competitive price
• Passionate about converting leads into donors with have practical, hands-on experience of the strategies that should be deployed to do so
• Excellent online campaigning knowledge of which channels best generate traffic and conversions

What we offer:

• Work experience in an international organisation
• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• A fully integrated and respectful partnership within an international organisation
• Occasional international travel
• Local and international career development opportunities

To apply click on the link below. To find out more call Tony Williams on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Trust Fundraiser and Information Researcher

Central London

Salary c. £33k plus benefits

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the leading RAF welfare charity spending around £20 million each year supporting serving and veteran RAF and their families. 

In 2019 we launched an ambitious centenary campaign to grow fundraising income over the next three years and we need someone with the proven skills and experience to support the growth of the Trust and Foundations fundraising programme. Working as part of the fundraising partnerships team (corporates, major donors, events and trusts) and reporting to a Trust Manager the post holder will secure income from new and existing charitable trusts and other related funders.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience of developing successful trust and foundation applications together with a track record of meeting fundraising targets and objectives and consistently delivering high levels of donor care and responsiveness.  Proven experience will be needed in:

- Seeking out new funders and opportunities and bringing them to fruition

- Building and developing a pipeline of trusts

- Developing creative written proposals and applications to a high standard

- Packaging up and matching a charity’s current and future work with funders’ requirements and priorities. 

- Working with and to a wide range of financial and non-financial KPIs

The role is based in our central London office but works extensively with our Area Directors, partnerships managers, communications teams and with the serving RAF. The role will involve some out of hours evening and weekend work.

A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you can excel in this role and providing examples of how you meet the person specification to, Pete Thompson, Head of HR, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, W1B 1AR oremail.

Closing date for applications is 12:00 Wednesday 4th March 2020.

Interviews will be held, week commencing 16th March.

Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a registered charity. Registered Charity No. 1081009.

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To help drive and grow the fundraising income from Trusts and Foundations to secure multi- year future support to achieve the Fund’s mission that no member of the RAF Family should face adversity alone. This role has a dual purpose; 70% of the postholder’s time is contributing to the RAFBF’s annual income targets by raising money from charitable trusts and other related funds with the Trust Manager and the remaining 30% supports the growth ambition of the Fundraising Partnerships Team with welfare services information and statistics capture. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trust Fundraising

• Support the Trust Manager to implement the trust fundraising strategy including through clear tailored and timely stewardship of current relationships as well as developing new relationships
• To manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundation relationship, monitoring progress while implementing a rolling programme of trust applications
• To monitor and report on income against target and agreed KPI’s ( both financial and non-financial), providing updated and regular revised projections as required to the Trust Manager and/ or Head of Partnerships Fundraising
• Meet agreed annual income targets
• Research and secure repeat gifts from current Charitable Trust supporters and develop and implement robust stewardship plans.
• To identify research and apply for funding to new prospective funders whose funding priorities match the Fund’s aims and make appropriate funding applications with the aim to achieve new income foster new fundraising relationships and monitor progress
• To manage a trust prospect pipeline, offering clarity on relationship at various stages of the cultivation cycle ensuring each is moved through the relationships management process.
• Ensure restricted income is accurately recorded and allocated.
• Use the Fund’s events as means to thank and engage Trustees and Trust Correspondents as appropriate
• Ensure Charitable Trust donations are acknowledged promptly and appropriately as well as providing regular reports and updates to funders.
• To develop and maintain strong personal relationships with contacts in trusts and foundations
• To articulate clearly and persuasively the Fund’s messaging and service impact to a wide range of audiences including (prospective) funders, referrers and influencers.
• Use the Funds contact database to accurately record relevant information and communication with donors and to report and analyse performance and income in the programme

Welfare Information collation and research

• Work closely with Welfare colleagues to identify funding project ideas and work with funders and within the team and to develop and write compelling proposals for support
• Work closely with the Trust Manager and fundraising colleagues ensure the organisations fundraising Case for Support continues to be relevant and compelling.
• Attend Welfare meetings as agreed with the Trusts Manager to obtain information and updates on key welfare services and collate information and report back to the wider team on useful developments
• Work closely with Welfare data teams to collate and obtain useful data and statistics to evidence impact to funders and to support geographical targeted applications to funders
• Advise fundraising colleagues on areas of welfare that require funding and ensure services are not unnecessarily overfunded
• Track progress on welfare projects and share updates on welfare services funded by donors with colleagues to inform their reporting.

Other

• Keep up to date with developments within the voluntary and corporate sectors through relevant publications, websites, training events, conferences and networking, identifying and capitalising on relevant opportunities for RAF Benevolent Fund as agreed with the Trust Manager
• Ensure implementation of and adherence to all relevant RAFBF policies and procedures and GDPR compliance across all direct marketing activity.
• Such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Job Knowledge
• Persuading, influencing and negotiating
• Presenting and communicating information
• Proven Ability to deliver results and meet/exceed customer expectations
• Relating and networking
• Written and verbal Communications
• Writing and reporting
• Working with people
• Adapting and coping
• Accuracy, attention to detail and Time Management
• Planning and organising
• Research skills and knowledge of funding sources

QUALIFICATION(S), KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Degree level education or equivalent vocational qualifications/experience

Desirable

• Institute of Fundraising certificate

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience of trust fundraising
• Proven experience of securing 5 figure grants 
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload and work against tight deadlines
• Able to communicate effectively, empathetically, concisely and confidently on the telephone, in writing and in person to a wide and varied audience
• Systematic in planning and executing activities
•  Analytical and high attention to detail
• Budgetary and financial skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the UK funding environment and good practice
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the RAFBF
• Knowledge of fundraising practice and standards, including data protection/ GDPR, charity law and charities act 1992 and 1993

Desirable

•  Proven fundraising research and data analysis skills
•  Familiarity with fundraising CRM databases eg CARE or Raisers Edge
•  Experience in the not-for-profit sector

Other Requirements:

· Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).

· Carry out any other duties that are within the scope of the job as requested by the Head of Relationship Marketing

Providing unforgettable holidays for over 50 years

Revitalise is both the UK’s largest provider of respite holiday breaks, and the UK’s largest residential volunteering charity. With 50 years’ experience our three holiday centres now provide close to 5,000 essential breaks each year for disabled people and those who care for them.

At Revitalise we work hard to create amazing holidays for our disabled guests and their carers. We like to come to work determined that the world is going to be a slightly better place for people at the end of today than it was yesterday, and that we’re going to help make that happen.

Your role

A fantastic opportunity for either your first fundraising role in a dynamic and high performing team, or an opportunity to broaden your existing fundraising skills in a new and exciting arena. You will deliver excellent stewardship to existing funders by providing them with regular information and feedback regarding the impact of their donations, as well as developing new funding relationships to help achieve the fundraising target.

You will work alongside the other members of the Fundraising and Marketing teams to represent Revitalise in the best possible way and support our overall strategy, in particular in relation to how we develop applications and measure outcomes.

Summary of Main Duties:

• Achieve a yearly income target, as agreed with the Trusts and Foundations Manager
• Maintain and develop existing relationships with Trusts and other grant makers assigned to your individual portfolio, to enhance income for Revitalise
• Identify and research Trusts and other grant making bodies which have the potential to make donations to Revitalise and target them with the appropriate approach
• Develop and deliver high quality written proposals for funding, in line with the organisation’s strategic aims and operational requirements
• Ensure that all reporting requirements are met and reports submitted according to agreed schedules and in line with funders’ criteria.
• Provide excellent stewardship and present the best interests of Revitalise to a range of funders, through written, telephone and face-to-face contact
• To maintain accurate analysis and reporting about all supporters and applications, and to ensure the Revitalise database is kept up-to-date.
• To undertake any other duties that the Trusts and Foundations Manager may reasonably require.

Other duties

• To ensure that all supporters are valued.
• To attend and contribute constructively to team meetings as required.
• To positively promote the work and activities of Revitalise at all times to ensure that it is acknowledged as a charity deserving of voluntary financial support by the general public.
• To engage with other areas of fundraising activity where appropriate.
• To support the Trusts and Foundations Manager and keep up to date with best practice in fundraising and comply with relevant legislation, regulation, and industry best practice.

This Job Description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other appropriate duties and projects from time to time.

We are looking for a Trusts & Grants Manager to join a disability charity for a maternity cover period of 13 months.

The current postholder has set up a great portfolio of trusts & foundations donors and it will be your role to maintain this and also generate and build a new pipeline. You will work on some exciting new projects that will help deliver disability services, education and rehabilitation programs across the UK.

In the role, you will deliver on a new strategy with an income target of £400k+ and manage the reporting of a live capital appeal. You will also line manage a trusts officer.

We are looking for a skilled and professional trusts and grants fundraiser, ideally at management level, who is able to hit the ground running. If you are currently at officer level, this could be a great opportunity for a step up. You will be ambitious and confident and full of new ideas. You will join a great team culture that often work collaboratively.

This is a full-time role based in North Greenwich. Some flexible working options are available. The role is offering a salary of £35,000 - £39,000.

To find out more about this exciting role please call Terri on 0207 820 7326 or email a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Get in touch today to avoid disappointment, applications close on 2nd March. Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

SANE is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Fundraising Officer with at least 2 years’ experience of developing and implementing trusts proposals and reports. In addition this role will write our two annual appeals and supporter report to individuals. 

This is a new role within in a professional team of 6 which manages the full spectrum of fundraising, marketing, website and social media activities. The successful candidate will join a hard working and fun department which generates on average £1m per year.

The successful candidate will:

• be creative and determind with a focus on trusts and individual appeals
• be self-motivated, flexible, diplomatic, assertive, with good relationship management skills
• have the ability to work well within a team and independently, undertaking his/her own administrative tasks as required;
• have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

This is an office based role.

This is an exciting time for a talented Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to be a part of the next chapter in a leading disability charity's sustained growth plans; including being part of the team that supports an increase in voluntary income by 25% in the next three years!

A passionate, relational and results-driven person, the Trusts & Grants Manager will be directly responsible for maintaining the current Trusts portfolio during a maternity cover contract for 13 months. You will deliver on income targets of £400k+ and manage the reporting of a live capital appeal.

A member of the fundraising management team and an inspirational team leader, you will manage the Trusts & Grants Officer and volunteers to drive a significant research program to replenish our Trusts pipeline, and build strong appeals and applications to inspire support to the cause, whilst keeping current funders impassioned on this charity's key vision.

Being a highly skilled and professional fundraiser, you will have enjoyed success in trusts and grants fundraising, whilst building a supporter-led journey in collaboration with other teams to maximise income.
You will join an energetic fundraising department who together raise over £4 million annually and are set to generate £5 million annually in the next three years. Join this charity and be a part of this growth for a truly fantastic cause.

In addition, an understanding of and empathy with disability, education and health issues would be an advantage.

If this role sounds of firm interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV along with the best contact number for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:  Senior Trust Officer  

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Budget Responsibility: none

Based at: 74 St Annes Road, Woolston, Southampton, SO19 9FF

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Development Department

Job Purpose To be pro-active in identifying and developing new and existing relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory bodies in order to generate income and assist the team in reaching agreed income targets.

Salary: £30k-35k depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, research and approach prospective contacts in order to cultivate relationships and generate new business.

• Support the Head of Fundraising in maintaining and building upon existing trust partnerships.

• Compile, create and submit compelling applications to new and regular Trust / Foundation and Statutory funders.

• Supervise a member of staff within the trust income stream and provide cover during absences.

• Gain an in-depth knowledge and keep abreast of the progress of all Sailors’ Society’s programmes, projects and events in order to prepare high quality, commercially relevant and compelling proposals, reports and presentations.

• Take responsibility for the entire ‘portfolio’ of trusts, foundations and statutory relationships, following all leads through to completion, meeting income raising targets and accurately recording all correspondence.

• Keep accurate records of all correspondence with Society stakeholders on Raisers’ Edge NXT.

• Maintain up to date front-to-end processes and procedures.

• Attend internal and external meetings, events and presentations as required.

• Ensure donors are promptly thanked and their gift is accurately recorded.

• Provide administrative duties related to trust, foundation and statutory income generation, such as sourcing materials, maintaining electronic records and filing as required.

Personal Development

The Senior Trust Officer will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability. Appropriate training and development opportunities will be identified as required.

Person Specification (minimum requirement)

Essential Attributes

• A strong understanding and proven experience in fundraising in trusts, foundations and statutory grants.

• Proven experience in managing and delivering a pipelines in excess of £400k

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats e.g. cover letters, case studies, proposals, grant applications and impact reports.

• Ability to match the needs of prospective trust requirements with the needs of programme.

• Solid experience in forecasting and managing budgets, performance management and

• Confident and competent at approaching new business prospects on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.

• Excellent networking skills ands willingness to travel occasionally for partnership meetings.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to represent the Society in person.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage a complex and demanding variety of tasks and to meet strict deadlines and working under time pressure.

• Ability to work under own initiative and with others as a team.

• Good Microsoft office skills covering word, power point and excel.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience.

• Prepared to work outside of normal office hours in the evenings and occasional weekends.

• Entrepreneurial approach when looking for funding to meet needs.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in working in a busy fundraising environment.

• Experience with MS 365

• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge NXT or other CRM database.

• Entrepreneurial approach when looking for funding to meet needs.

• A good understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility, corporate community engagement initiatives and established corporate fundraising techniques.

• Experience of working for a charity and an understanding of charity law.

• An understanding of the global shipping and maritime industry.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join and inspiring childrens charity and help drive growth aspirations in fundraising. This position is for three days a week and the salary is pro rata.

This is an ambitious charity making a big difference through its specialist literacy support for disadvantaged children.

The Role
To contribute to the development and implementation of operational plans to achieve income targets focusing on existing and new grant funders, through research and creating applications and proposals.
Continue to develop the funding pipeline with a particular focus on grant funders, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major donors.
Develop, write and submit compelling proposals and applications of the highest standard to secure both restricted and unrestricted funding.
Work with the Head of Fundraising to facilitate relationships with potential funders across the UK, working collaboratively with colleagues from other departments.
Work collaboratively with colleagues from across the organisation to develop innovative project proposals to secure funding in line with the organisational strategy.
Ensure effective and accurate recording of partnership working on Raisers Edge or alternative CRM and ensure information held is accurate and up to date.

The Candidate
Experience of working in a trust fundraising position successfully securing one off donations and multi year funding from major grant funders and charitable foundations.
Experience and knowledge of securing four and five figure donations from trust, lottery, corporate and/or major donors, contributing to the overall financial target of the team.
Experience of researching and developing relationships with current and prospective funding partners and stakeholders.
Experience of developing compelling funding applications and presentations for existing and new funding prospects.
Experience of contributing to annual strategic and operational plans.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Senior Partnerships Manager

Location: Guildford HQ (GU1)
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week

£31,370 to £35,335 per annum, depending on experience

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for the next step in your career? Are you looking for an opportunity to manage and develop a team on their way to success?

The Role:

Challengers is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and passionate individual who will lead a team to step-change growth across established and new partnerships with trusts and corporates. As part of the role, you will be required to produce the strategy for partnership income streams, engage and establish new partnerships and develop high-quality relationships which lead to increased partnership income to support the delivery of Challengers’ play and youth scheme.

This is a new role within the team, so you will have an opportunity to truly make it your own! 

Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

- Generating and delivering a multi-year strategy with the aim of achieving £2.5 million in trusts income and £800k+ in corporate partnerships over the next 3 years 
- Delivering a minimum of an 18 month pipeline of opportunities and confirmed partnerships
- Reporting to the Senior Management Team, Trustees and Patrons
- Managing new and existing corporate partnerships and business club connections, leading to future funding

We are looking for somebody who has: 

- Experience of working within fundraising
- A proven track record of delivering income from trusts, grants or corporate partnerships in excess of at least five/six figure donations
- The ability to form mutually beneficial relationships with existing and new supporters at all levels 
- Experience of managing teams in an informal but professional working environment and leading them to success 
- The ability to travel and work flexibly outside of the conventional working hours (this role will require some evening and weekend work) 

The Charity:

Challengers is a charity with an excellent reputation, delivering play and leisure services to over 1,400 disabled children and young people across the South East. At Challengers, disabled children and young people play, relax, make friends and truly feel that they belong. At the same time, families with disabled children can use these short breaks to pursue ‘ordinary’ activities such as shopping or spending time with their other children.

Why be a Senior Partnerships Manager at Challengers?

Challengers has recently been awarded an employer’s rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor! Recent employees have said:

- "The training offered is high quality and everyone that works at Challengers has such a positive and inspiring outlook."
- "Challengers really makes my job as a Fundraiser so easy as it’s just such a wonderful place, full of support and smiles."
- "Like working in a large, fun family."

What we offer!

- Salary of £31,370 to £35,335 per annum
- Regular FREE training provided
- NEST pension
- Healthcare cash plan available
- Free parking and free DBS
- 20 days’ holiday, plus Bank Holidays and extra leave between Christmas and New Year (annual leave increases with service)

Safeguarding:

Challengers is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across the organisation.

Early application is encouraged as we regularly review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

This position could be suitable for applicants seeking any of the following role types: Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Trusts Manager, Senior Trusts Manager, Corporate Manager, Fundraising Lead, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Partnerships Manager, or Grants Manager. 

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