Senior Individual Giving 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 and enthusiastic fundraiser to join our expanding team of committed and passionate individuals as a Senior Individual Giving Manager. As part of the role, you will manage and develop 4 team members covering Legacies and In-Memory Gifts, as well as Regular Giving and Individual Income through 1:1, events, challenge events and community activities. You will work with your team to produce a strategy across the income streams, engage with new supporters and develop high-quality relationships which lead to financial support for Challengers.

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):

- Developing and implementing a three year Individual Giving strategy with the aim of securing in excess of £1 million from High Net Worth individuals
- Managing a diverse team of income streams to ensure the Legacy, In-Memory, Individual and Regular Giving pipeline and income cycle 
- Reporting to the Senior Management Team, Trustees and Patrons
- Developing a Regular Giving strategy to increase regular donations from individuals 
- Engaging High Net Worth individuals and individuals who can promote and support Challengers’ work at Challengers events, and other functions   
- Working alongside the Events Manager to ensure that Challengers events run smoothly and achieve the targeted income 

We are looking for somebody who has: 

- Experience of working within fundraising
- A proven track record of delivering income from High Net Worth individuals, Legacy, In Memory and Regular Giving in excess of £500k
- 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 Individual Giving 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!

- A 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, Individual Giving Manager, Senior Individual Giving Manager, Legacy Manager, Fundraising Lead, Legacies & Guardians Manager, or Regular Giving Manager. 

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Corporate Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Whitechapel Gallery is looking for a talented Corporate Development Manager to secure sponsorship and corporate donations for exhibitions, education and public activity, direct and in-kind support for fundraising events, and other corporate support including our Corporate Patrons scheme.

This is a varied and exciting role within the Gallery’s busy development department, which generates over a third of the Gallery’s annual income, and suits someone who is both independently motivated and a team player.

Conditions of work

• Fixed Term contract: 12 Months Maternity Cover
• Hours of work: Full Time, 9.30am–5.45pm, plus occasional early mornings and evenings with occasional weekends, all of which will be compensated by time off in lieu
• Salary scale: £31,000-£32,500 dependent on experience

To apply

Please complete the application form and equality & diversity monitoring forms, available from the Gallery's website and return to recruitment by midnight 23 February 2020.

Interviews are scheduled on Friday 28 February 2020.

The Whitechapel Gallery strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity number: 312162 Company number: 4093862

Do you want a meaningful role bringing young people together to build a fairer, greener future? Are you excited by the idea of leading a new team to develop exciting campaigns and events which engage young people in creating and fundraising for change? Do you want to use your skills to increase funding and support for youth-driven initiatives to solve the biggest challenges facing our planet? We're looking for a passionate, creative and driven individual to be our new Campaigns and Alumni Engagement Manager! We want someone who has a history of connecting and building communities, increasing support and fundraising for innovative projects and campaigns, and who believes in the transformative power of this generation of young people. If that sounds like you – apply now or get in touch!

Do you want to play a key role in the only organisation which supports disadvantaged young people of Irish heritage in the UK?  Are you a dynamic self-starting individual who will relish the opportunity to lead the Irish Youth Foundation (UK) as it celebrates its 30th anniversary and plans for the next 30?

More information on the organisations we support can be found on our website.

The Role:

As Head of Fundraising and Development you will identify, develop and nurture relationships with new and prospective supporters for the IYF whilst maintaining the valued support of existing philanthropic and corporate donors.

You will have the support and expertise of IYF’s newly appointed Patrons, Board of Trustees and development advisors.

This position affords considerable flexibility in hours and location of work.

The Organisation:

The Irish Youth Foundation (UK) was established in 1989 and is the only national charity in the UK specifically aimed at helping disadvantaged young people of Irish heritage and their families.

IYF has awarded more than £5 million to help improve the lives and opportunities of young Irish people in Britain and Northern Ireland. Grants are awarded annually to a wide range of organisations and community groups, along with Irish students at UK colleges and universities.  The IYF (UK) supports charities tackling poverty, mental health issues, education and a variety of other needs. Recipients include Artillery Youth Centre in Belfast, Irish Community Care in Liverpool and Irish Film London.

At IYF we are proud of our reputation as a lean and nimble foundation where the vast majority of the funds raised go where they are most needed:  projects supporting the young people themselves.

Remit:

• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop the Strategic Fundraising Plan, targets and KPIs
• Income generation from new revenue streams: particularly focused on corporate philanthropy and CSR.  Consolidate existing philanthropic sources, including revenue from the extensive support base
• Devise and implement donor acquisitions strategies and, in consultation with the Board, develop a committed group of financial supporters
• Manage the fundraising budget and ensure industry guided ROI
• Have regular interaction with the Development Group alongside strategic support from the IYF Chair

Person Specification:

• An affinity with IYF’s mission, belief in the power of philanthropy
• Strategic capability and commitment to increase charitable income generation from private sources
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, companies, high level donors, volunteers and the public
• Confident presenting to senior people
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently and attend evening events as required

Prospect Hospice is looking for a talented, passionate professional to become our new chair of trustees.

We believe everyone should have access to excellent end-of-life care. As chair of our trustees, you can help make this a reality.

Over four decades, Prospect Hospice has become the organisation that people in Swindon, Marlborough and north Wiltshire turn to when they, or the people they love, are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. We have cared for and supported many thousands of local people, which is why so many people contribute in their own way to a charity that makes a positive difference in our community. Are you the person to oversee the continuing development and expansion of our care and services in the coming years?

Our vision is for excellent, personalised and compassionate care for everyone affected by a life-limiting illness. Working with local health and social care partners, and stakeholders from across the community, we have a vital role in improving end-of-life care for everyone. We are looking for a chair of trustees with the skills, knowledge and expertise to help drive our organisation forward, as we aim for outstanding performance in all that we do. 

This important and rewarding role provides a unique opportunity to be part of something very special, entrusted by the 300,000-strong community we serve to make a real difference in their loved-ones’ lives, at a time when they most need it.

Who we are looking for

You will have a proven, professional track record of leadership at the highest level. You will share our vision, and ambition to take a leading role in our journey to be recognised as an outstanding organisation.  Ideally, you will have experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.  

For more details of the role and for an informal discussion with a current trustee and more information contact Siobhain Acott, Executive Assistant. Please see our website for contact details.

About us

Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with the blood cancer myeloma and related conditions.  We are dedicated to myeloma patients, their families and carers and understand the complexities and the impact living with a diagnosis of myeloma can have.  We continually strive to improve standards of treatment and care through research, education and training, as well raise awareness of myeloma as the third most common form of blood cancer in the UK.

Our determination to support everyone affected by myeloma unites us and underpins our commitment to:

• Empower patients and their families
• Inform and influence policy
• Educate healthcare professionals
• Improve treatment and care

Being part of Myeloma UK means being part of a dedicated team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with myeloma and related conditions.  If you are an experienced fundraiser who shares our ambition, commitment and values, you could be perfect as our Director of Income Generation.

About the role

This is a great opportunity to work at a senior level for a national charity at an exciting time. The Director of Income Generation is responsible for the development, management and implementation of our ambitious income generation strategy, which will enable us to continue our record of leadership through our ambitious services and research programmes.  We are looking for an inspirational leader and experienced, successful professional who shares our vision and will drive our income generation programmes forward.

Key deliverables will include leading on the delivery of the income generation strategy to meet income targets, KPIs and outcomes; preparing and monitoring the income generation budget; establishing relationships with leading income providers across various sectors; and providing clear direction and leadership to the Income Generation Team.   

Reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will also share responsibility for the development and delivery of the strategic and operational plans for Myeloma UK. 

About you

With management experience at a senior/strategic level, you will have experience and success in developing income streams and exceeding income targets.  Your experience of project management and budget preparation will underpin your commitment to delivery and innovation, and you will bring high levels of integrity and leadership to your role in order to work as part of a leadership team delivering organisational change and improvement.

You will be a strong and enthusiastic communicator with highly developed interpersonal skills, able to enthusiastically engage with and present to a wide range of people. Like us, you will enjoy working as part of a team, building effective relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.  Your strong leadership skills and ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver results will be key to this role. 

We are looking for candidates across the UK. The Myeloma UK offices are based in Edinburgh as is the fundraising team so remote working may be available if you are able to maintain a frequent and meaningful presence there. 

Applications close at 12.00 on Monday 24 February 2020.

First stage interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh w/c 9 March 2020.

Second stage interviews will be held in London on a date to be confirmed. 

We are looking for someone with a passion for community fundraising, and a commitment to young people to develop and deliver our community and corporate fundraising programme with a target of raising £50,000 within the first 12 months. You will focus on growing income from third party events, community groups, schools, individual giving fundraising streams and growing local corporate partnerships. You will be excellent at building relationships, have experience in digital fundraising, be creative in your approach and excited by the opportunity to manage a number of fundraising programmes at the same time.

Interim Finance Officer

£15 - £20 per hour (dependent on experience)

Contract: Temporary, 6 weeks with possibility of extension.

Days: 3 days per week

Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. The Vision of the London Irish Centre is to be the Irish Heart of London. Established in 1954 to cater for the needs of Irish emigrants, the charity is now a vibrant, multicultural organisation and a hugely important resource for the Irish and local communities in London, with social groups and satellite offices throughout North and North West London. We are now looking for some short term interim finance support for our team.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

Ideally you will be fluent in Quickbooks online, be experienced in day-to-day financial processing, have excellent excel skills and be very happy to work as part of a busy team.

Key areas of support needed are:

• Process receipts and payments
• Monitor debtors and creditors
• Manage the fortnightly payment run and prepare online payments for approval
• Ensure the posting of all bank transactions
• Reconcile the main bank account on a monthly basis and a periodic reconciliation of other bank accounts
• Regular monitoring of cash balances
• Input petty cash and expense claims
• Monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
• Work collaboratively with departmental budget holders to ensure accurate income and expenditure monitoring and that spending is within annual budgets
• Provide Quickbooks Reports for the CEO and the Board
• Ensure all donations are accurately recorded and reconciled in the accounting records and that any restrictions are monitored appropriately
• Liaise with the events teams around invoicing, receipts and payments for events

This is a short term assignment in a fantastic organisation.

People with the serious neurological condition, myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.), especially those most severely affected, face considerable challenges in accessing appropriate services and support that meets their needs. Action for M.E.’s regional advocacy service, launched in April 2018, has successfully delivered advocacy to adults with M.E. across the South West and Midlands. Now we’re looking for a empathic, experienced project manager to join our dynamic and devoted team. You'll apply a collaborative, compassionate approach to making the most of opportunities to develop our vital service, managing staff in the office and remotely, as well as taking on your own caseload of advocacy clients. 

If this sounds like you, please take a look at our website.

This is a full time (35 hours per week) post based in our Keynsham office. The post is fixed term until 31 March 2021, with possibility of extension. 

Ashgate Hospicecare is seeking a Director of Income Generation to provide executive leadership for their integrated fundraising and retail team, and for new business development.

Ashgate Hospicecare is well loved in the local community of North Derbyshire, not only as a provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for patients and their families, but also as a large local charity and employer. It’s also famous for its fundraising events, such as their flagship Sparkle Night Walk which attracts nearly 3000 participants.

The organisation is now looking for an entrepreneurial, inspirational leader to deliver sustainable growth year on year and to spearhead Ashgate’s commitment to grow their commercial and trading portfolio of shops and coffee shops in the region. The role will be responsible for seeding and developing innovation in fundraising and retail, and to seek out and exploit new business opportunities, including social enterprise, with the aim of growing and diversifying income.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience of income generation and commercial development (or evidence of transferable skills) and of achieving substantial income targets, driving growth and increasing ROI. They should also have experience of developing and prototyping new and successful income sources, alongside knowledge and understanding of a wide range of income streams. In addition, they will have strongly developed interpersonal and leadership skills that are grounded in Ashgate’s values incorporating compassion, working as a team and being respectful, open and inclusive.

The new director will be supported by a skilled leadership team and staff with a very strong fundraising and retail track record. A total of 90% of staff and volunteers who responded to a 2019 people survey stated they were satisfied with their work or volunteer experience at Ashgate.

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315 or Anton Packheiser +44 (0) 7749 858597.

PLEASE NOTE: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications, so please apply early to register your interest.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 4th March, 9am

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively promotes young people and celebrates their achievements?

Do you have excellent administration skills, a highly organised approach to your work, and enjoy communicating with a wide variety of people?

If so, we’d love you to join our dynamic Grants Team as our Grants Administration Assistant!

About us

The Jack Petchey Foundation is a young progressive grant-making Trust based in Canary Wharf in East London. It has grown rapidly since its formation in 1999 and has invested over £124 million in youth organisations.

About the role 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic Grants Team and help deliver our grant programmes. The primary focus of the role will be to support the Senior Grants Administrator with the day-to-day administration of the various grants programmes, but in particular the Achievement Award scheme.

This is an exciting time to join the Foundation, as we celebrate our 21st birthday this year and are in the second year of an exciting three-year strategy which seeks to ensure that even more young people across London and Essex are recognised for their achievements and supported to be the best that they can be. 

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative and the ability to be flexible, as you will be working in a fast-paced, varied and diverse office.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form and return it via email along with a completed Diversity Monitoring Form to Rachel Hives.

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday 10th March 2020.

Interview date: Thursday 19th March 2020.