Digital Fundraising Manager

Permanent, Full Time

Salary circa £38,000 plus benefits

This exciting role is in the dynamic fundraising team based in London, and will make a significant contribution to the RAF Benevolent Fund’s annual income.  You will work with the fundraisers in both the individual giving and community fundraising teams to develop and lead on the implementation of digital fundraising campaigns across the website, social media and ecommunications.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, with proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.

• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like as well as HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.

You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and show initiative, flair and enthusiasm for the work of the RAF Benevolent Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family

A detailed job profile is available below.  For an informal discussion about the role please contact Louise Gibson, Head of Individual Giving.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Elizabeth Haigh, HR Advisor, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email.

The closing date for applications is midday on the 19th October 2020

The dates for interviews are 22nd October 2020

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community

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

MAIN SUMMARY OF ROLE:

To develop and deliver the RAF Benevolent Fund’s digital fundraising strategy in cooperation with the fundraising teams.  To maximise fundraising income and supporter relationships generated through digital activity.  The postholder will take the lead on scoping, proposing and implementing digital fundraising campaigns as standalone activity or to support other non-digital fundraising activity with the right message to the right people at the right time.  They will also have responsibility for managing external agencies and meet income, expenditure and agreed targets. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop the digital fundraising aspect of the Fund’s Fundraising and Digital Strategies
2. Take responsibility for the delivery of all revenue generating digital activity.
3. Be the Fund’s expert on digital fundraising and advise the Fund’s fundraisers and Communications Team on innovation and best digital fundraising practice.
4. Develop digital confidence for the fundraisers either direct or by recommending reading or training courses.
5. Work with fundraising teams to develop digital-first content to increase digital conversion rates. 
6. Create and manage the delivery of a wide range of digital fundraising campaigns in cooperation with the Fund’s fundraisers covering community and corporate fundraising, individual fundraising and challenge events. This includes both standalone digital campaigns and integration of digital activity to support and amplify direct mail campaigns.
7. Develop excellent working relationships with the Communications Team to support cross functional working and the sharing of learnings and to ensure opportunities and responses to communications led digital campaigns are maximised in terms of supporter relations and donations.
8. Achieve set targets for supporter recruitment, conversions and income from digital activities and monitor and evaluate income and ROI.
9. Use analytics, user research and audience insight to develop and optimise activity, identifying new target audiences to engage with and drive conversions.
10. Create bespoke supporter journeys for each segment of new supporters.
11. Produce and share regular analytical reports and results measuring campaign performance and impact.
12. Ensure the fundraising pages of the Fund’s website are kept up to date with current fundraising activity and maximise the User Experience and drive conversions. 
13. Ensure implementation of development to fundraising areas of the website are planned outside of campaign activity, fully tested and monitored post-implementation and communicated in advance.
14. Manage the Google Grant to maximise the income to the fundraising activity featured, ensuring the full portfolio of fundraising is represented as appropriate.
15. Ensure all Fund staff are kept up to date on digital fundraising campaigns when appropriate.
16. Be responsible for effective line management of the Digital Fundraising Assistant.
17. Complete monthly reforecasts and report variances with commentary to the Head of Individual Giving and Finance Business Partner.
18. Have an understanding of Charity and Data Protection Regulation legislation including but not limited to, Institute of Fundraising, Charity Digital Code, Fundraising Regulator and Charity Commission Guidelines.
19. Keep abreast of digital marketing trends and practice within the third and for-profit sector.
20. Manage contracts and relationship with external agencies and suppliers.  
21. Ensure all digital activity reflects the Fund’s brand guidelines, aims and objectives.
22. Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE

• Delivering results and meeting stakeholder expectations
• Creating and innovating
• Analysing
• Presenting and communicating information
• Working with people
• Adapting and responding to change

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

Academic/Professional Qualification(s) or equivalent:

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising.

Knowledge/ Experience:

Essential

• Proven experience in managing digital paid media fundraising activities including the implementation, analysis and management of campaigns.
• Excellent understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.
• Experience of delivering display campaigns.
• Experience in using all social media platforms.
• Proven experience in delivering effective email marketing campaigns with a strong working knowledge of best practice and understanding of email marketing platforms.
• Proven experience of using analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to generate income.
• Experience of using Adestra, Umbraco, Drupal, WordPress, Google Display Network or the like.
• Solid understanding and experience of HTML and Adobe Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience of briefing and working with external agencies.
• Experience of using a fundraising database.
• Strong knowledge in of SEO
• Experience in creating supporter journeys.
• Line management experience.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications.

Desirabl

• Knowledge of online payment gateways.
• Experience of promoting national fundraising events.
• Experience in managing and promoting lotteries and raffles online.
• Experience of using the CARE database
• Experience of ecommerce or managing an online shop.
• Experience in developing content for different audiences to drive conversion.

Skills/Abilities:

Essential

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations – working in a systematic, methodical and orderly way.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a thorough, accurate and excellent attention to detail.
• Following instructions and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Planning and organising – managing time effectively, meeting deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Working with people – working well as part of a team and supporting others.
• Writing and reporting – writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way.
• Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction.
• Keeps abreast of digital trends and tools.

Desirable

• Strong interpersonal skills, relating well to people at all levels.
• Creative flair, with the ability to spot a good story or opportunity.

Other Requirements:

• Travel to other Fund and UK locations (as appropriate).
• Such other duties that occasionally arise, which fall within the purpose of the post.

At James' Place we believe every suicide is an avoidable death and no man should face a suicidal crisis alone. Our Liverpool centre opened in 2018 and has helped more than 400 men through our unique evidence-based intervention. Our second centre is opening in London in 2020 and we plan to open three more centres around the UK in the coming years. We need a skilled, committed and enthusiastic fundraiser to develop our portoflio of local income streams and to support on the delivery of the wider fundraising strategy. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with the team in Liverpool, the postholder will build on existing fundraising relationships and develop new opportunties accross individual giving, corporates, trusts and events. This role will join us at an exciting time as the charity grows and continues to achieve significant impact on this vital cause. 

Centre for Ageing Better has an exciting maternity cover opportunity for a research and evaluation focused individual to play a key part in our Evidence team as a Senior Evidence Manager. If you are passionate about improving later life and the role of evidence in promoting social change, we’d like to hear from you.    

About us

The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent charitable foundation. We believe that more people living longer represents a huge opportunity for society and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. But changes are needed so more people are in good health, are financially secure, are socially connected, and have a purpose in later life.

About the role

As Senior Evidence Manager you will be responsible for leading the implementation and further development of an ambitious package of research and evaluation activity in two of Ageing Better’s priority areas: healthy ageing and housing (specifically our work on the safety, condition and quality of existing housing stock). This will involve working closely with colleagues in the evidence team and wider organisation to support the completion of some current projects, and the development and initiation of new projects, using a range of methods including evidence synthesis, qualitative research and evaluation. 

The successful candidate will have sound knowledge and experience of a wide-range of social research methods and approaches, experience of using research to influence change and of leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders. You will have high-quality analytical and critical appraisal skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. We commission research and evaluation from others (such as academic teams) rather than carry out the research ourselves in-house, so experience of commissioning and contract management would be useful.  An interest in Ageing Better’s agenda is essential. As a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, this role could be of interest to someone as a secondment opportunity, or as an opportunity for a high-potential individual who is looking to gain experience at Senior Manager Level.

Please apply with a CV, covering letter addressing how you meet the criteria of the person specification for the role and the below Equality and Diversity form.

The closing date is Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 9.00am with interviews to take place on 12 October using video conference facilities.

We are currently recruiting for an Individual Giving Manager for this leading health charity, this role will be responsible for delivering retention and acquisition campaigns across a variety of channels. The organisation has great leadership and have worked innovatively over the last few months which means they have performed well financially; they are still working from home and will continue to do so for a while.

You will be responsible for:

• Identifying, planning, developing and implementing new income revenue streams and test activity for the Individual Giving Programme


• Delivering excellent stewardship to donors across a range of methods


• Working collaboratively with various teams across the organisation ensuring integrated campaigns perform excellently


• To manage relationships with agencies including negotiation and reviewing performance

You will have:

• Experience of managing individual giving and direct marketing campaigns as part of a complex multi-channel, multi-product integrated programme


• Proven track record in achieving strong fundraising success


• A responsible and pro-active mentality, you will be keen to constantly learn and improve ways of working

Closing date: 18^th September

Salary: £33,000 - £37,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

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.

Individual Giving Officer, 12 Month Contract
£28K - £30K
Based in Surrey, with some working from Home

Our client is a Children's Charity based in Surrey who are looking to recruit an Individual Giving Officer on a 12 month contract. Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Manager, your role will involve planning, managing and delivering innovative and impactful supporter campaigns across a range of channels, with a particular focus on developing their lottery and raffle programme.

An exciting and varied role, you will be expected to deliver a range of Direct Marketing fundraising campaigns through the full creative process, from briefing to concept, through to final delivery, as well as reviewing results and making recommendations. The role will involve managing digital fundraising channels.

We are looking for someone with a working knowledge of direct marketing and fundraising principles and practice, with the ability to use this knowledge to engage with supporters. You should have experience of working in both print and digital channels along with sound experience of project management or managing complex programmes of work. With a creative flair and ability to manage projects, you should be personable, sociable and people oriented with a drive to succeed.

Interested applicants should send their CV in the first instance.

Prospectus are excited to be working with Orbis UK to help them recruit for a new Fundraising Manager (Public Giving) to focus on building and managing direct marketing campaigns. Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment. They do this through thier long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

This role is vacant after the line manager was promoted and is offered on a permanent basis paying between £35,000 and £37,500 per annum to be home based for the foreseeable future.

You will join the Public Giving & Engagement Team and be responsible for managing Orbis UK's single gift appeal programme, encompassing acquisition and ongoing retention of single gift donors. This includes developing new, and refining existing, supporter engagement strategies to deepen relationships with supporters and maximise engagement, response and income.

They are looking for someone with a thorough understanding of direct and digital marketing, donor development and supporter care. You will need a significant experience managing and producing fundraising and marketing campaigns with at least six figure income and five figure expenditure budgets.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. 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.

Senior Regular Giving Fundraiser 
 
£30,000 - £32,000 per year, dependent upon experience
Bray, Maidenhead

Thames Hospice just built the biggest hospices in the UK, but we are only just getting started…

Thames Hospice one of the biggest and most innovative hospices in the country. As we move into our state-of-the-art new hospice we are looking for someone with experience in regular giving, lottery acquisition or transferable skills to help lead our growth to sustainability so we can give families facing a life limiting illness the support they need and deserve from our 21st century home.
 
You will have an enquiring mind, knowledge and experience of inspiring and exciting donors to become regular givers. You will be able to motivate, inspire and manage lottery canvassers so that every experience our local community has mirrors the fantastic care that our families receive. You will work with our Head of IG to come up with creative and clever campaigns to update our regular givers and recruit them wherever they are- online, via post, via telephone and via face to face fundraising.
 
We are actively building a culture of innovation at Thames Hospice across our services and fundraising. Being different to other members of our team is a plus, we are committed to changing the way fundraise.
 
Join us and help give local families the care they need in their moment of crisis.
 
This appointment is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
 
Closing date: 4 October 2020. 
Interviews: 13 & 14 October 2020.

This is a demanding role that requires the individual to work with 10 wide-ranging AKDN multi-sector, profit and not-for-profit development and service agencies and institutions, present in 30+ countries. Working alongside them, the Senior Partnerships Manager facilitates the pursuit of new funding opportunities with European and Asian institutional donors, foundations and corporates.

Resource Mobilisation

•  Support the Partnerships team in brokering new relationships and strengthening existing ones with European and Asian institutional, foundations and corporate donors
• Lead the review and strengthening of concept notes and proposals across a wide array of sectors
• Develop and contribute to positioning pieces and communication materials (e.g. presentations, narrative overviews) to enable regular and effective engagement with donors
• Prepare donor briefs and talking points for donor meetings, referencing latest donor strategies, field-level discussions and possible donor/AKDN matches to consider positioning during meetings
• Establish close synergies with AKF’s North America units, AKF’s Head Office, AKF field units, relevant AKDN agencies and AKDN representatives
• Where appropriate, conduct donor or field visits to support discussions with new and existing strategic donors/partners ensuring consistent and coherent messaging

Grants management 

• Manage grants through regular coordination with relevant AKDN agencies/field units and AKF(UK)’s programme finance department to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget; proactively support the resolution of challenges as they arise
• Support the preparation, review and feedback process on donor reports to ensure reports comply with donor requirements and are produced on time and to a high standard
• Be an interface with donors and communicate on a regular basis about the implementation of on-going grants in order to maintain a solid relationship and to address queries or challenges effectively

Networking and building public awareness

• Participate and actively engage in relevant networking events/conferences to build awareness of AKDN with the UK and European public more broadly
• Interface with the Communications team to identify opportunities and support the planning of events either directly targeting or planned jointly with AKF(UK)’s institutional donors (e.g., FCDO, KfW).

Leadership and People Management

• Play a leadership role in the unit by setting the example of consistently high standards
• Work with the Partnerships Officers to develop donor and inter-institutional relationships, develop and improve quality of concept notes/proposals and effectively manage grants
• Filter the team and unit's documents ensuring improvements in standards of writing, presentation, content and context

*Must have right to work in the UK

*Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why they want the role, why they want to work for AKF(UK) and how their experiences and skills to date will make them the most suitable applicant for the role

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field highly preferable

Skills

• Ability to set and lead vision in alignment with AKDN/AKF values and strategic plan
• Creativity, critical thinking and project management
• Must be an entrepreneurial, pro-active self-starter with maturity and emotional intelligence
• Ability to problem-solve, work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with numerous and competing deadlines
• Ability to handle complex relationships with colleagues, governance and external stakeholders in a professional manner
• Excellent writing, speaking and other communications skills, with thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to provide stable, consistent, reliable and courteous communication when dealing with external organisations, senior colleagues and community members
• Strong IT skills, including Office and Excel

Knowledge

• Strong proven understanding and knowledge of the UK/European donor landscape
• Knowledge and commitment to international development and improving knowledge of these issues a distinct advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in international organisations or donor agencies, including field-level implementation or management, and at least 6 total years of professional experience.
• Experience in resource mobilisation and developing relationships, including direct experience with European (EU/EC, Germany, Norway, Sweden, UK) or Asian donors
• Experience in developing and writing proposals and arguments, business plans/cases, concept papers, briefs, executive summaries, as well as coordinating multiple inputs from a variety of sources, and simultaneously managing a variety of relationships
• Proven experience of managing relationships in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders
• Proven success in managing grants in complex organisations with numerous stakeholders

About Internews

Internews is an international non-profit organisation whose mission is to empower local information providers worldwide to give people the news and information they need, the ability to connect and the means to make their voices heard.

Internews provides communities the resources to produce local news and information with integrity and independence. With global expertise and reach, Internews trains both media professionals and citizen journalists, supports business development strategies for the sector and helps establish policies needed for open access to information. Internews programmes create platforms for dialogue and enable informed debate, which bring about social and economic progress.

Internews’ commitment to research and evaluation creates effective and sustainable programs, even in the most challenging environments. Internews operates internationally, with administrative centres in Arcata, California; Washington DC; and London, UK; as well as regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi.

Formed in 1982, Internews has worked in more than 90 countries, and currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

Our commitment to a culture of belonging

Internews is passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams, and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, the self-taught, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socio-economic backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and actively welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.

About the role

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to manage our institutional fundraising pipeline in Europe donors as our Senior Business Development Manager - Europe.

We are looking for a dynamic and international fundraising specialist with a detailed eye for process and ability to work across teams to manage our business development pipeline from European donors and support the organization in raising upwards 18,000,000 GBP annually through overseeing the submission of over 30+ proposal submissions per year on behalf of the organization. The Senior Business Development Manager plays a key role in delivering Internews’ new 5-year strategic plan, which envisions continued growth in the European market.

The Senior Business Development Manager is part of the global Internews’ Business Development team, reporting to the Vice President – Global Development, and working closely with regional and thematic teams worldwide to identify new funding opportunities from institutional donors such as the European Commission. The Senior Business Development Manager will directly supervise a Development Officer based in London and be responsible for managing the full proposal development and submission process for all funding opportunities originating in Europe.

This includes supporting the Senior Management Team of Internews Europe to identify funding opportunities from a diverse base of European donors, including the European Commission, DFID, SIDA, Norway and others. The Senior Business Development Manager continually works with programme staff around the world to jointly identify new fundraising opportunities, manage proposal development processes and to originate new strategic programme concepts for future fundraising.

Roles and Responsibilities Business Development (100%)

• Overall responsibility for managing the programme fundraising pipeline in Europe. This includes:

• Identification of new opportunities (working in close consultation with program management teams, and the Senior Director of Outreach for IEU)
• Host “go-no go” and kick off meetings for proposals and concept notes
• Manage proposal development process for IEU, working closely with regional program teams, Monitoring and Evaluation, thematic technical experts to develop and submit high quality project technical proposals and concept notes; and liaising with Grants, Contracts & Compliance and other teams to ensure accurate budget development

• Work with the Internews Europe Senior Management Team to develop new business opportunities with bilateral and multilateral European donors. This may include the development of communication materials, concept notes, proposals, and representation of Internews in person, as required.
• Review and analyse key donor solicitations and help determine potential strategy for application, in consultation with Internews program staff.
• Position Internews as a possible sub-grantee in proposal applications; member of relevant consortia. Develop standing MoUs as appropriate with key partners. Working in close consultation with Program and Technical leads, serve as the primary point of contact for European primes, working in close collaboration with designated proposal managers. Establish warm relationships with key primes whenever possible.
• Supervise the management of proposal writing consultants; support, as required, for programme staff with delegated responsibility to write and/or manage proposals as required.
• Ensure consistent and smooth handover of new grants to contracting and programme teams.
• Through supervision of his/or her team (currently one staff member, with possibility of expansion pending future pipeline), maintain an up to date Salesforce database of information on Internews’ opportunities with European donors, as well as interactions with promising targeted donors to prepare technical and programmatic leads who are due to meet with funders.
• As required, participate in field studies and business development assessments to assist in the design of new programming as appropriate and in close collaboration with program support departments.
• Directly supervise European business development unit staff, including supporting them in timely monitoring of calls for proposals from all European bilateral and multilateral donors.
• Serve as the main representative for Internews on centrally funded and/or global mechanisms that Internews participates in. Develop relationships to advance Internews’ inclusion on other promising centrally-funded and/or global mechanisms with European public sector donors as required and in line with regional and/or technical strategic plans.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 7+ years’ experience in international development, media, and/or non-profit fields, with at least 5 years business development experience
• Demonstrable track record in managing business development processes to secure multi-year, multi-million, public sector funds from development donors in Europe
• Detailed working knowledge of overseas development assistance funders in Europe, especially the European Commission
• Outstanding, persuasive writing skills and demonstrable ability to manage complex proposal review processes, with proven ability to set priorities and manage time effectively and analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience managing diverse and talented teams
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate, as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent networking and stakeholder development skills
• Proficient written and spoken French language skills are desired, however exceptional candidates without this attribute will still be considered
• Computer literate with advanced abilities in Microsoft Teams, Word, Adobe, PowerPoint and Excel required.
• Applicants must have the EXISTING legal right to work and reside in the UK or European Union states
• The proven ability, or overwhelming desire, to work in a multicultural environment requiring coordination across multiple time zones
• Attention to detail, with a focus on complying with donor solicitation requirements

Desirable

• A keen interest in international affairs and development; especially media, journalism, press freedom
• An established international network with Internews’ targeted European donors and/or key priority partners
• Prior experience with Salesforce
• External communications experience

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: 02 October 2020

Candidates must submit a succinct covering letter of no more than 2-pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the person speciation in addition to a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer. Additionally, a writing test will be administered to all highly ranked candidates.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment

Major Donor Relationship Manager

Permanent contract

35 hours per week

£37,646 per annum (plus allowances)

Benefits

Location is Whitecross Studios, 50 Banner Street, London, EC1Y 8ST

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our Engagement and Income directorate, which works to secure strategic funding relationships to ensure our organisation can provide services for children who urgently need support. Your role will be to lead our ambitious strategy in growing our Major Donor fundraising income and relationships.

We are currently looking for a Experienced Major Donor Fundraiser, with a successful track record of securing new major donor income, including individual gifts in excess of £50,000 to join our dynamic, and exceptionally ambitious team.

A key part of this role will be your ability to Identify, cultivate, secure income, and steward relationships to deliver maximum long term impact and income through effective personal relationship management with Major Donors.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

-To develop and deliver strategies for maximising long term engagement and income from new Major Donors

-To deliver against ambitious financial targets. To manage, monitor and report on income and expenditure budgets for the geographical or thematic area of responsibility, and in line with organisational priorities

-Work with the Head of P&T to develop an overall Major Donor fundraising strategy. Growing specified relationships in line with organisational priorities

-Be the knowledge leader for Major Donor fundraising throughout the High Value directorate and wider organisation - working closely with key internal stakeholders and volunteers

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society 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 our services.

The closing date for applications is 23:59pm on 4th of October.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing 19th of October.

At a pivotal moment in AfriKids’ history, join us to take our fundraising to the next level. We have a bold strategy to reach more children than ever over the next decade and you can help make it possible during the time you are with us. 

We are seeking an energetic, passionate, and proactive Senior Funding and Partnerships Manager (New Business) to join our team on a six-month fixed-term contract. The successful postholder will be an ambitious new business fundraiser with a strong determination to succeed. Throughout their term, they will be a key member of the fundraising team and will be responsible for developing high quality successful funding applications to new and existing trusts, foundations and corporate donors.

Joining our small but award-winning team, you will work closely with the Head of Funding and Contracts, Grants Manager, AfriKids Ghana and other staff members. 

What you will do 
Target: Raising £850K for AfriKids through trust, foundations and corporate donors between October 2020 and March 2021.

• You will proactively seek funding opportunities through our existing relationships with funding partners (trusts, charitable foundations and companies), and by finding new ones
• You will contribute to the development and management of the funding pipeline and proactively share any funding intelligence you receive with wider funding team
• Build on relationships with existing donors, delivering an excellent standard of quality proposals in a timely manner and thereby maximising opportunities to submit further applications for funding
• Maintain an in-depth, up to date knowledge of AfriKids’ key services and projects and their order of funding priority, to inform grant and partnership fundraising activities and maximise opportunities.
• You will produce high quality, timely, tailored proposals, applications and pitches to funding partners, addressing grant-making priorities, corporate criteria and requirements as specified by individual donors.
• You will produce and review budgets for funding applications ensuring full cost recovery approach whilst remaining cost effective and compliant to legal and regulatory requirements
• You will maximise income from all possible income streams with particular focus on trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• You will take responsibility for maintaining the grants and partnerships pipeline on Salesforce for any funding opportunities you are leading on, ensuring records are accurate and up to date, including data input, tracking expected income, running reports and, ensuring compliance with the Charity’s Data Protection and information security policies
• You will ensure AfriKids’ quality assurance processes are consistently adhered to maximise conversion rates
• You will take responsibility for ensuring the information produced by the grant fundraising department is accurate and up to date, including references to current external research and statistics
• Maintain and follow appropriate systems and processes for efficient grant fundraising, including timely coordination of information with AfriKids Ghana
• You will build excellent relationship with our programme and finance colleagues in Ghana ensuring you are getting right information and at right time to deliver your bids
• Maintain a good working knowledge of external activities, policies and learning to ensure that proposals  produced by AfriKids is current and of substance e.g. referring to the latest Ghana census for up to date statistics, being aware of UN publications on work in similar contexts, etc.
• With a donor-centric mindset, you will use your creativity and versatility to innovate our proposals and cases for support to inspire and capture hearts and minds
• Maximise the value of the Charity’s resources available (including collaboration with otherstaff; software and technology; finance, etc.), while being conscious to complement and work cooperatively with other work streams towards the Charity’s common goals and objectives
• Be a dedicated team player and always support and work cooperatively with the rest of the team
• To adhere to AfriKids principles and values at all times

You have the essentials
(please demonstrate all of these)

• 8 – 10 years demonstrable track record in successfully designing and writing bids for five to seven figure donations and multi-year grants to trusts, foundations and corporate donors
• 4 -5 years experience of proposal development within international development sector
• Experience of cultivating, developing and relationship managing a diverse range of grants and partnership donors
• In depth understanding of proposal design techniques and ability to convert complex and often unorganised information into compelling project ideas and proposals
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of preparing and reviewing budgets
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Native level fluency in written English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with specific emphasis on spelling, grammar, proofing and correction
• Working and delivering calmly under pressure meeting multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment is a must
• Excellent time management, organisational skills and ability to prioritise a wide variety of work
• A methodical and organised approach to workload
• Excellent relationship building skills particularly with colleagues working remotely
• Proactive, “can do” attitude with good initiative in responding to varied tasks

You may also have
(you are not be expected to have these, but if you do, we’d love to hear about it)

• Degree in international development, fundraising or relevant subjects
• Experience in working and living in Ghana
• Experience with Salesforce, Adobe InDesign
• Experience working within brand guidelines

Please note that applications are being considered on a rolling basis. 

*** AfriKids can only consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. ***

To be responsible for the implementation, management, monitoring and continuous improvement of Spires adult learning contract with the London Borough of Lambeth Adult Community Learning Department.

Spires works with many socially excluded individuals for whom an entry level course can to their first step towards integration to the community.

We are currently running courses on-line and aim to develop blended courses. maintain social distance, when circumstances allow.

Our Senior Youth & Play Worker will sit at the core of our Children, Young People and Families Team based at Tulse Hill Adventure Playground. You will be part of a small and dynamic team which delivers a wide range of programmes and activities from our Adventure Playground and within local schools. Reporting to the Children, Young People and Families Manager, you will be the senior practitioner ensuring the smooth running of our programmes and services.

The work of the Children, Young People and Families is diverse, and current services include  adventure play, coaching in local schools, homework clubs, youth work, and out of school and holiday services. You will lead on the delivery and planning of all sessions, developing best practice and ensuring monitoring is carried out in accordance to our multiple contractual and funding requirements. 

You will understand the wide-ranging challenges facing children and young people and will be flexible in adjusting your practice to meet these needs. Within your team, you will also hold responsibility for communications and outreach - promote our services across Tulse Hill and deliver ongoing and targeted outreach programmes to ensure our services are reaching those who need them most. A strong understanding of how your team sits within the wider work of the organisation and building strong relationships internally, as well as using your excellent communication skills to work within the wider community, is essential to the role.

Hours will include evenings and weekends.

Senior Support Worker

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with them is for you…

They are currently looking for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You support the Deputy and Residential Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their Residential Home in Bury working shifts over a 37.5 hour week consisting of earlies, lates and sleep-ins.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£10.43 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance 2 x your annual salary
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 7 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per their attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker

- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

Due to the current climate regarding the Covid-19, all of their interviews are now taking place as a Video/Audio Interview over Microsoft Teams.

Training will be carried out at the beginning of each month over 7 days covering First Aid, Safeguarding and Therapeutic Risk Management and breakaway techniques. This is paid for along with travel expenses.

The closing date for this position is Saturday 4th October 2020, so if you are interested in developing and supporting young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please ensure you apply before this date.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They  reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

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