We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our strategic leadership team as our Grants and Strategic Partnerships Manager, to help us achieve our vision of a Uganda free of orphanages where every child grows up in a safe and loving family. 

About Child's i Foundation

Child’s i Foundation is a Uganda based charity with an international reputation for advocating child rights and creating community based alternatives to orphanages. A small non-profit with a big impact, we work with governments, national partners and our worldwide network of supporters to highlight the harm and cost of orphanages in Uganda and globally. We’re helping to reimagine the whole child protection and care system, repurpose orphanages and rebuild services at the heart of communities that are designed to strengthen and support birth, foster and adoptive families. Because every child needs a loving family, we are Child's i.

Job purpose

Child’s i Foundation is at an exciting point of growth, developing our UK infrastructure to raise significant income to ensure every child in Uganda grows up in a family, not an orphanage. Our strategic plan is to grow our annual income from c £1,000,000 to £2.2m over the next 4 years with current funding from St James’s Place Foundation, UBS Optimus Foundation, DfID, Medicor and private donors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Grants and Strategic Partnerships Manager to join a small and highly effective team to manage and grow key relationships. They will identify new prospects and make high quality applications to a wide range of trusts and foundations. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrable track record of soliciting donations from trusts, foundations and statutory funders.  They will be a strong communicator with the ability to create compelling cases for support in the form of both written proposals and face-to-face meetings. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credibility and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders are also essential. 

This is a home-based role with commitment to trips to London & Kampala when required. We are open to considering candidates that are not based in the UK.

Roles and responsibilities

Building and managing relationships with funding partners

• Research, prospect and cultivate a brand-new pipeline of donors to support our fundraising goals.
• Work with the CEO and Relationships Manager to develop strategy for the cultivation, engagement and stewardship of donors, trusts and foundations.
• Develop existing and future relationships with key donors (e.g. DfID, USAID, UBS) ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and timely communication of developments, as well as prospects where appropriate.
• Work with the MEAL manager and Research and Impact volunteer to source information about our research and programmes to inform donor proposals.
• Ensure all funding is in accordance with the operational delivery, underpinned by our strategic plan.
• Develop bespoke, high quality proposals, reports and presentations for major donors, trusts and grant making foundations.
• Create regular reports for our Board.
• Ensure donors are appropriately recognised in line with organisational standards.
• Provide information and support to the CEO for donor engagement meetings.
• Work with the CEO, Country Director and Fundraising Director in Uganda, to develop leads with strategic funding and implementation partners that contribute to the development and mission of the organisation. 
• Contribute to an agreed level of income from new grant-making donors each year.
• Present oral or written proposals, alone or with the CEO to potential grant-making donors.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the broader grants fundraising environment.

Reporting on impact

• Work with and support our MEAL manager in collaboration with the Project managers, in the development and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
• Support the implementation and proper use of Monitoring and Evaluation tools and procedures.
• Validate the reports and analysis produced by the country programme, in collaboration with the MEAL manager and ensure information sharing with the teams.
• Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.

Person specification - skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience of leading successful fundraising and new business development for NGOs, in humanitarian or development contexts.
• 3-5 years of experience working with international organisations, particularly in Africa, in a child rights environment.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to be flexible and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience of working with budgets and financial information
• Experience in coordinating development of large-scale or strategic proposals, including the development of project budgets for multilateral and bilateral donors.
• Knowledge of international grants procedures and rules.
• Experience in managing long-distance international relationships.
• Knowledge/understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills – including the ability and confidence to network, persuade and negotiate effectively.
• Good understanding of programme implementation.Strong data management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, respect for other cultures, diversity and gender equality and awareness of equal opportunity issues.
• Ability to travel overseas for approximately 8 weeks per year.
• Experience of child protection/safeguarding would be desirable.

At Child’s i Foundation we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. The statements above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Child's i Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are happy to discuss flexible working for this role.

To apply for the role please send your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages). Initial interviews will be held on the 17 & 18 September.

About the charity

Breaking Barriers puts its donors at the heart of their work, and predominantly generates income from strategic partnerships with corporates, statutory and trusts.

Fundraising is closely tied to service delivery, which offers education and employment support for refugees living in London. The charity's programs complement government initiatives, while going the extra mile to support clients at every stage of their journey into jobs befitting of their skills and training.

The charity has grown significantly over the last five years in both headcount and value, and is growing once again in the philanthropy team. There will be a focus on growing the major donor function, assisting the Head of Philanthropy on strategy, and management of a portfolio of existing high level trusts. The fast paced and innovative culture offers candidates the unique opportunity to grow and shape their career with full support of the CEO and SLT.

Job specification

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will steward a portfolio of major donor and trusts, as well as creating new relationships to secure annual and multi-year gifts in support of Breaking Barriers’ vision.

This role will work closely with the corporate fundraising team to build strong relationships with individuals connected through the charity's networks. This role will also network with senior stakeholders, so it is vital that you are an exceptional relationship builder and comfortable working with a wide range of people.

You will have considerable experience of securing and developing major partnerships with HNWIs in the charity, higher education or commercial sectors. Breaking Barriers is looking for a highly competent and proactive individual who is able to spot opportunities and think creatively. You will share the team's determination and will be attracted by the idea of a team with big ambitions to grow and opportunities to try new ideas. 

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects including development of tailored solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor
• Directly solicit major gifts and grants, working closely with colleagues in the programmes team to develop proposals and engagement opportunities
• Line management of Philanthropy Managers
• Attend meetings and events as a senior representative of Breaking Barriers
• Research and identify new prospects and opportunities
• Manage and continually develop a pipeline of existing and new prospects
• Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to contribute to the development and implementation of strategy, including research, acquisition, cultivation, and stewardship
• Write compelling proposals, reports and correspondence in support of strategic priorities
• Ensure accurate record keeping of all activity and relationships on the CRM database
• Build and develop cross-organisational relationships to facilitate fundraising and strengthen understanding of philanthropy, including with senior stakeholders
• Regularly update and report on philanthropy income pipeline and budget in line with progress to ensure the value and timing of planned income to the organisation is accurate

Person specification

You will be an entrepreneurial, energetic, high value fundraiser with demonstrable experience in securing five- and six-figure gifts. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO and SLT to develop bespoke proposals and manage relationships with high-value contacts. They will also manage two Philanthropy Managers, supporting them to develop their skills across the team's portfolio.

Essential experience

• Strategic and creative thinker
• Experience with either building or growing a major donor program, or an existing portfolio of trusts
• Demonstrable interest in the refugee or migration sectors
• Track record in high value fundraising (5-6 figures), including making successful face to face asks
• Experience of compiling and submitting successful applications to trusts and foundations, major donors, statutory bodies, or relevant comparable private sector experience
• Excellent track record of relationship management
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Knowledge of GDPR and other fundraising regulations in relation to high value fundraising
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Experience of developing and implementing high value fundraising strategy
• Experience of creating and managing development boards or other high-level volunteer committees
• Previous experience running fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events
• Previous experience of line management

Breaking Barriers offers:

• £45,000 p/a
• Office in Shoreditch
• NEST government pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Agile working
• Excellent professional development 

The closing date for application is no later than 17 August 2020.

Applications require a two-page CV and one-page covering letter explaining your philanthropy experience and fit for Breaking Barriers' person spec.

Breaking Barriers are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Breaking Barriers particularly welcomes applicants with experience of migration and/or a refugee background.

Interviews slots have been initially arranged 19-26 August 2020.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Kayleigh McCallion at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Do you want to work somewhere that no two days are the same,

where you make a difference to people`s lives?
...And one that values yours?

Yes? Work for us - The WEA. Create real change, and be a part of something bigger.

The Workers` Educational Association is a unique charity and the UK`s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education. With a clear vision and a strong social purpose, we bring great teaching to local communities, with life-changing courses held in clubs, pubs, workplaces, schools and almost anywhere else you can think of.

Since 1903, we have been giving disadvantaged people the opportunity to return to learning - inspiring them to realise their full potential and become active, engaged citizens. We see education as a tool for social justice, not just self-improvement, and we pride ourselves on making learning egalitarian and accessible. Volunteers play a central role in everything we do, from governance through to classroom support, helping us deliver courses to 50,000 people in 2,300 locations - and enabling us to reach 80% of the population.

WEA have a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Area Education Manager to support the North West Region. The Senior Area Education manager will lead strategic development, delivery and quality of inspirational education, learning opportunities and related activity within a substantial geographic and/or thematic area. This will include responsibility of area contracts to deliver the Association education provision, including subcontracted provision, strategic partnerships and external relationships, alongside supporting key partners, this role will develop business opportunities with external stakeholders to diversify educational opportunities and income to meet the vision and mission of the Association. This will be achieved by developing cross county area teams to ensure continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment towards outstanding in line with the Association`s mission, quality improvement plans and aspirations for students.

Within the position you will be responsible for Management and accountability for area plan and budget. Organise education provision in line with agreed targets.
The role will manage a team off employees, motivate and develop the team in line with Association`s commitment to Investors in People and association policies ensuring their health and safety this will include management of Area Education Managers. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at regional, national or Association level

The SAEM will Lead or contribute to Association working groups on relevant specialist areas and take responsibility for implementation and dissemination of outcomes. The SAEM will lead in work with members, branches and volunteers to develop and maintain the Association as a vibrant educational movement for social purpose. Represent the Association and Head of Region as appropriate, act as an advocate for adult and community learning and disseminate key messages about the Association`s impact.

We’re determined to be as diverse as the communities we serve, so we’re keen to hear from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and backgrounds.

Whoever you are, you will need a degree level education and formal assessor qualifications, plus extensive experience of leading the development, delivery and auditing of adult education.

Please supply covering letter reflecting on the job description and stating why you think they are right for the role.

In particular, you will be skilled in building partnerships, spotting and seizing opportunities and generating funding through written submissions. Most importantly, you will be able to lead by example – and will be ready to do whatever it takes to further our crucial mission. You will have specific responsibility for agreed specialisms.
The post holder will have responsibility for key partnerships and for identifying and growing business development opportunities in line with the Association strategic objectives.

You will have lead responsibility for identified specialist aspects of regional education provision or national or cross regional provision, quality, and curriculum or business development. You will work closely with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including LEPs (or equivalent), local authorities, community organisations, employers and trade unions.

Established 70 years ago, Action4Youth is based in Aylesbury and is a charity operating across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Our aim is to provide fun, often transformational experiences for all young people, whatever their background, ability or disability that not only challenge them but help and encourage them to grow as individuals, build personal confidence and set them new horizons from the perspective of what they can do rather than what they can’t.

Action4Youth is the leading body for voluntary youth organisations in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We work with our 100 affiliates and with communities to enable children and young people to grow and achieve through safe, enjoyable and challenging activities.

We are looking to recruit a full time Senior Fundraising Manager to Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation.

Main Purpose and Scope of the Role

• To Lead on Fundraising including Community, Events, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Support on behalf of Action4Youth in order to meet the targets for new income, to help make a difference for more young people and to secure a stable and sustainable charitable organisation

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Lead and line manage the fundraising team, currently 2 members ensuring KPIs are met
• Engage with the CEO and Senior Management Team on developing the fundraising strategy
• Develop and maintain effective personal relationships with a wide range of funders, donors and sponsors, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.
• Understand the needs of both the charity and the voluntary youth sector and communicate them in a clear, consistent way to appropriate funders, donors and sponsors.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflect Action4Youth’s ethos
• Recruit and support volunteer fundraisers to have an enjoyable and productive experience,
• Work with the fundraising team to maximise income from all possible income streams which may include corporate, events, individual giving and legacies.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative and innovative activities from existing and prospective donors and sponsors through events, corporate sponsorship, legacy giving, donations and partnership working and to undertake research of the corporate sector and individual giving.
• To take responsibility for related data management including data input, amendment, running reports and creating data queries as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver all monitoring and evaluation reports as required.
• Maintenance of effective database recording funder details and monitoring information.

Start Date: 1 October 2020

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inspirational and visionary children's charity as part of their growing fundraising team. Established in 2000, Caudwell Children works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

Caudwell Children is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.

This transformational period brings the need to develop all income streams to enable this growth and so Caudwell Children are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Caudwell Children - Philanthropy Manager

Location: Keele, Staffordshire

Salary: £26,000 - £35,000 plus bonus (dependent on skills and experience)

Contract: Permanent

Supported by the CEO Trudi Beswick and founder/major benefactor John Caudwell, the legacy circle is a network of high-profile individuals personally motivated to support the challenges facing children with disabilities and their families.

As Philanthropy Manager, your focus will be on developing new sustainable income through high-profile fundraising activities, providing personal contributions and introducing influential contacts to Caudwell Children.

To be considered for this position you will have demonstrable experience of major donor fundraising with a strong track record in securing five to six figure gifts from high net worth individuals. You will have proven experience or recruiting new prospects as well as managing donor engagement and cultivation strategies.

Closing date for applications: Harris Hill reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall at Harris Hill. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

This is a great role for an experienced Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to act as a lead, managing the philanthropy & partnerships team to deliver significant sources of income for key Hospice services and projects,

The Charity
This amazing hospice is the only independent hospice in Central London and treats over 4,000 terminally ill patients and their families each year for free.

The Role
Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop philanthropy and trust strategies, leading on their implementation
Research and develop new income generation opportunities
Leading on the production of materials for donors and applications.
Ensure proactive growth of all aspects of trusts and philanthropy income
Manage a team of three philanthropy & partnerships staff
Develop the learning and experience of the team through training and coaching.
Lead on work to identify and monitor service priorities and projects to match to relevant funding priorities.
Work in collaboration with clinicians where appropriate to fulfil funding opportunities
Operate as a spokesperson working closely with the Head of Fundraising to manage high level and complex trust and major donor relationships.
Manage a sizeable portfolio of major donors, prospects and trust supporters

The Candidate
Experience in high value fundraising or commercial equivalent
Personal experience of securing and supporting donations of six figure sums.
Line management or supervisory experience
Experience of winning significant funding from trusts and foundations or commercial equivalent
Track record of stakeholder engagement and working with staff at all levels
Experience of contributing to strategies in line with organisational plans
Experience in using Windows-based software packages
Experience of Raisers Edge or other CRM system
Educated to Degree Level or equivalent.

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.

18 million people die each year due to lack of access to safe, timely and affordable healthcare. In response to this global health crisis, the Africa Mercy hospital ship brings free and safe surgery to people in Africa. 

Mercy Ships works together with host nations to strengthen the healthcare systems via training and infrastructure projects.  Mercy Ships is preparing to double their impact by launching a second ship, the Global Mercy.

We are looking for an inspiring and committed Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts to develop and deliver a major donor cultivation strategy for high value individual donors. A strategic priority is the fundraising campaign to support the launch of a second ship, the ‘Global Mercy’.

You will actively oversee and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and create complex and carefully crafted funding propositions, reports and communications for those key supporters.

You will also deliver exceptional and consistent cultivation and stewardship for all major donors and prospects as well as develop strong collaborative relationships with colleagues in the UK and the international offices.

The Executive Leadership Team, the recently appointed Executive Director and the Board of Trustees will work with you to achieve value added relationships for the organisation’s growth.

Mercy Ships UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals and values diversity in the workforce.

Philanthropy Co-ordinator (Trust and Foundations and Major Donors)

Salary: £25k - £28k per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time (although part time would be considered (4 days per week))

Location: Home, with travel for meetings

Working with the Director of Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Team, you will contribute to an annual budget of £3.4m and raise income from trusts and foundations, entrepreneurs, company founders and philanthropists, utilising your income generating skills.

The successful candidate will have a track record of generating income from small trusts and foundations and/or from individuals. A tenacious self-starter with a can-do attitude, you will be experienced in writing engaging applications and enthusing existing and prospective supporters.

You will have strong organisational skills and experience of managing a pipeline of prospective funders.  You will be proactive and innovative in your approach to prospecting for new donors and building your own pipeline.

Full details can be found in the attached Job Description.

As well as offering 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays and 3 closure days between Christmas and New Year (pro rata), YE currently offers benefits including 5% pension contribution (employee 3%); NHS top up scheme; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters; death in service benefit. 

If this sounds like the role for you, and you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description we would love to hear from you.

Please send your current CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) as soon as possible.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.  Interviews will take place on a rolling basis and this listing will close when an appointment has been made.

Young Enterprise is an equal opportunities employer and would welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) helps young people avoid homelessness across North and East Yorkshire by offering a place to stay in the homes of volunteers, keeping them safe at a time of crisis.  We support them to change their lives and build a positive future.  Our ambition is that those we help never face homelessness again.

Job Purpose and Summary

To lead on fundraising activities and campaigns that generate income to support the work of SASH in helping young people avoid homelessness.  Work within the local communities that the charity serves to build relationships with key supporters including; corporates and major donors, individual givers and community led organisations to secure revenue.

Reporting to: Communications and Fundraising Manager

Direct Reports:  Community Fundraiser

Based at: Office (SASH York Office) Based and Home Working

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Lead and oversee all community fundraising activities across York and in time develop fundraising support within the Scarborough area.
• Manage a series of fundraising events including annual sponsored ‘Sleepouts’ and challenge events to maximise income revenue.
• Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of donors and supporters, including the corporate sector and individual giving to achieve an individual fundraising target.
• Achieve income targets by developing creative initiatives which reflects SASH’s ethos.
• Provide excellent supporter care to ensure long term commitment to the organisation.

• Recruit, support and motivate volunteer fundraisers.
• Maximise income from all possible income streams including but not limited to, Corporates, events, community fundraising, individual giving and legacies.
• Actively identify opportunities for new fundraising initiatives and opportunities and work collaboratively with other team members to develop these, taking the lead on implementation.
• Work with the communications team to deliver a stewardship strategy to ensure supporters and donors are kept up-to-date with charity developments, the impact it achieves for young people and are thanked appropriately.

Team Management

• To line manage and supervise the Community Fundraiser through day-to-day  supervision, support, appraisal and team meetings.
• Support the Community Fundraiser to enable the post holder to:

1. Gain support from community groups, faith groups and retail, hospitality and educational groups.
2. Deliver ‘Eat. Drink. Give’ and ‘Sleepout’ events.
3. Promote and encourage sign-up of Challenge Events

• To ensure that the team meets targets and deadlines.
• To recruit new members of the fundraising team as funding and need arises and to develop fundraising initiatives within a geographical area of need.
• To ensure that the team works effectively in partnership with other SASH teams.

General duties

• Take responsibility for GDPR compliance including consent, data input, amendment and generating reports.
• Maintain records and correspondence files.
• Attend regular team meetings and supervision.
• Provide regular reports to the Communications and Fundraising Manager or other Senior Managers as required.
• Undertake training and development opportunities as identified in personal development planning.
• Other duties relevant to the organisation as may be identified from time to time by the Communication and Fundraising Manager or Chief Executive.

Pay and Conditions

This is a full-time post (37 hours a week). Standard office hours are 9.00- 17.00 Monday to Friday, but the role will entail occasional evening and weekend work, with time off in lieu being available.

SASH will make a pension contribution of 5% gross annual salary into the appointed pension scheme.  Annual leave is 28 days per annum plus bank holidays.

To Apply:

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information on this role on the charity website, where you'll find further details on how to apply.

Classics for All is a nationwide charity working to raise the aspirations of young people in state schools by introducing them to the wonders of the ancient world. Since our inception we have trained over 2,500 teachers to put Latin, ancient history, classical civilisation and Ancient Greek on their school timetables. This has reached over 55,000 young people across 900 primary and secondary schools.

Equality of education and social opportunity is at the heart of Classics for All.  More than half of the schools we support are in areas of high deprivation. Classics are often seen as elitist and inaccessible – the preserve of private schools. Yet we know that learning about the Romans and Greeks – Gods, gladiators, myths, philosophy, The Iliad and The Odyssey – fires the imagination of all pupils, including those that are often disengaged from learning. Pupils of all ages are embracing the enriching experience of learning about the ancient world and its languages. 

Deliver, manage and implement fundraising activities for the 2020/21 years, including a major fundraising appeal, matched funding campaigns, legacy activity and a gala fundraising dinner. The role will also support the stewardship of existing major donors, business development and collaboration with the Development Committee.

In anticipation of her maternity leave from late October 2020, our Senior Philanthropy Manager has put a series of fundraising campaigns and events in place for the next fifteen months. We are looking for an experienced fundraising and events manager to pick up on successfully managing and delivering these from mid-October 2020. 

Working closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee in a small charity of 5.4 fte staff, the successful candidate will take the lead on key fundraising campaigns and events.

Due to Covid-19 Classics for All had to postpone most of its planned Tenth Anniversary events. The immediate focus for this role therefore is to manage existing fundraising campaigns during the final quarter of 2020 to reach our revised remaining fundraising target of £250k. This includes a general campaign which will launch in September and a match funding campaign in early December (Big Give Christmas Challenge).

With events scheduled throughout the following year there will be plenty of opportunity to engage with existing and potential donors. During 2021 the focus of this role will be organising a successful Gala Fundraising Dinner at Goldsmiths’ Hall with a target of at least £350k. Another priority will be attracting £25k in pledges during the summer for the Big Give match fundraising campaign taking place at the end of the year.

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and events manager with a proven record of meeting targets. You will be keen to take on a fixed-term contract which is a maternity cover for our existing Senior Philanthropy Manager. She will provide a detailed workplan and you will work in conjunction with the Executive Director who oversees fundraising and manages Trusts & Foundations. You will be supported by a large number of active senior level volunteers with a wide range of expertise. Our committed board of eleven Trustees bring a breadth and depth of experience in education, business and finance. They are led by our dynamic Chairman Geoffrey de Jager, an active philanthropist and former successful entrepreneur.

The role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, extensive experience of major donor fundraising including gala fundraising dinners (or similar) and match funding campaigns, and an interest and empathy for the work we are doing in state schools. This is a part time (two and a half to three days a week) salaried role with pension benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Despite a challenging year, our charity has seen unrelenting demand for its work and its small team works effectively to meet that demand. Classics for All enjoys a healthy number of supporters, with a track record of giving, who have been kept regularly informed of our programme of work in state schools. You will use your networks and communication and fundraising skills to ensure successful outcomes for our events and funding campaigns during this maternity cover period.

About us

Synchronicity Earth is an enterprising charity with an ambitious vision: An Earth in which all life is valued, celebrated and flourishing. We act to address overlooked and underfunded conservation challenges for globally threatened species and ecosystems through research-led funding of partners who are working to deliver conservation and biodiversity outcomes. Synchronicity Earth currently funds work that is categorised in a set of programmes including: Amphibians, Asian Species, Congo Basin, Freshwater, Marine, Flourishing Diversity and Regeneration. We also run a series of engagement activities from convening ‘Deeper Thinking’ discussions on new ways of thinking about the conservation and biodiversity challenges; to hosting events showcasing the work of our partners to our wide-ranging audiences.

Our funding model is unique. Our in-house team of conservation experts make up the ‘Research Team’ and they work to build the programmatic portfolios of partners who are undertaking conservation work in those areas that most critically need support. Synchronicity Earth builds long-lasting relationships with these organisations and our ambition is to support them to grow and strengthen their capacity over time, to deliver increased impact.

Once these projects and partners have been identified, we use secure funds from external donors who trust our science-led analysis and wish to fund our strategies. Our due diligence process on potential partners is rigorous and as part of this we identify both core and programmatic needs, representing these needs as part of the ‘fundraising’ process. In addition to managing the grant paperwork, we work with the partners and grantees to prepare, and deliver, progress and impact reports to the donors.

Synchronicity Earth’s income is growing in the number and size of donations received. This means we have been able to increase our grant giving and increase the number of partners we are supporting.

Your role

It is an exciting time to join the organisation. We are establishing a new position – Head of Philanthropy – to join us to support our increasing collaborations with donors and our increased income growth through building internal systems and processes to manage the donor and grantee pipeline.

The Head of Philanthropy will be centrally situated in the organisation, working with the Research, Finance, Operations and Communications teams as well as the Chief Executive Officer and Trustees. It will play a central and key role in increasing donor income, processing and disbursing this out to partners, and ensuring timely impact and progress reports are produced.

This newly created role, will work with the CEO to develop and drive forward a donor income strategy, identifying opportunities for collaboration with donors as well as managing and overseeing the pipeline and processes.  You will build the infrastructure for a Philanthropy team and following on from successfully increasing funding, have the opportunity to utilise resources to grow this team.

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

Philanthropy strategy

• Work with the CEO to develop the organisation’s philanthropy strategy; and integrate this with the wider organisational 3-5 year strategy
• Work with the Heads of Programmes to match donor pipeline and strategy with programmatic strategy; and the Head of Finance & Risk to match the pipeline with partner financial needs
• Develop and drive forward the donor engagement strategy, supporting the CEO and Trustees.

Cultivation and stewardship

• Create, manage and oversee the pipeline process to ensure effective cultivation and stewarding of donors
• Work with the Research team to produce successful proposals; and produce impact and progress reports for donors
• Work with the Communications and Engagement teams to identify opportunities for cultivation and stewardship events; and work with the Head of Relationships & Operations to curate and manage those
• Identify and target relevant events for the CEO and Trustees to attend for pipeline cultivation

Systems and processes

• Work with the Head of Relationships & Operations to build on existing systems and processes in the organisation to develop an integrated and coherent system and process for donor pipeline management and management of grantee funding
• Manage and oversee all paperwork for both donors and grantees

Internal and external relationship management

• Work with all Synchronicity Earth’s teams to ensure effective and efficient information flow relating to donor management and grantee partnerships
• Build relationships with new donors, including but not limited to, the corporate sector and individual donors through providing a high-quality cultivation and stewardship service
• Oversee the management of relationships of existing donors across the portfolio

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 7 years’ experience in development roles for the charity sector
• Ability to develop donor engagement and income strategies and embedding these with organisations
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills
• Ability to write high-quality content for donors and proven track record of successful funding bids
• Experience and success building and maintaining fundraising pipelines; as well as managing grant and other donor paperwork
• Experience in working with a diverse range of audiences, particularly high net-worth individuals and corporate giving
• Experience and success in building and maintaining a range of databases and online systems and processes
• Demonstratable understanding and passion for nature

Desired skills, experience and work behaviours:

• Training or qualification in fundraising content
• Track record of working in the environment or conservation sector
• Experience of working with key internal and external partners to build relationships
• Other languages (French, Spanish)
• Flexible, team-oriented focus and adaptability to changing situations
• Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking

Reporting, location and work hours:

The position will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (based in London, UK). This position would normally be based in the Synchronicity Earth offices in Central London.  At the time of recruitment, Synchronicity Earth staff are working remotely as a consequence of the lockdown measures being in place. This is under constant review and a return to the office is anticipated in line with advice and latest science and health information.

The successful candidate must be already eligible to work in the UK.  The role will require infrequent travel in the UK and potentially overseas.

Salary: Competitive, plus benefits, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

Application Timing: Position to be filled asap

Closing date for applications: 17th August 2020

Expected interview Dates: 24th  August 2020

Contact details: Applications should be sent via email and addressed FAO Kirsty Schneeberger

Information required: Applications should include a letter outlining why the applicant has the skills and experience necessary for the role as well as a full CV.

Synchronicity Earth - Our workplace values and culture

We pride ourselves on having an open and inclusive culture within our workplace, from our London office to the remote workplace. Our team supports each other and encourages new ideas and creativity to help us develop new projects and reach new audiences with our work. We aim to apply the same dedication to a flourishing diversity of people and wildlife on our planet through our work to our working environment and strive to make our working environment open and inclusive for everyone. You are also welcome to contact us if you have any accessibility requirements regarding the application process or the role itself.

The organisation

The South West Academic Health Science Network (SW AHSN) is dedicated to improving health and care by spreading innovation across the region. We are a network of 15 AHSN’s, set up by NHS England to identify, adopt and disseminate innovative healthcare.

The role

We are looking for a talented and experienced Partnerships Manager to support the long term sustainability of the SW AHSN by ensuring that we are strategic, proactive and enterprising in meeting the needs of our members and stakeholders, both present and future.

The Partnerships Manager has a vital role in our partnerships business function, both supporting our teams to maximise the impact of their work with our members and partners, and supporting long-term sustainability.

You will work closely with the Senior Partnerships Manager and colleagues in the communications and engagement business function.

You will work with our communications and engagement, programmes, and evaluation and learning business functions to deliver our engagement strategy and plans for our member organisations.

You will be a vital link to our membership, managing the delivery of the commitments we make in our

partnerships and new commissions through the running  of projects in quality improvement and spread and change methodologies.

Overall you will ensure that we are delivery focused, proactive and reliable in our work with our members, and current and future stakeholders.

Key success factors

• Building and maintaining collaborations and partnerships for mutual benefit.
• The ability to design and co-ordinate the delivery of training programmes and events focused on capability development.
• An accomplished communicator with a drive to support our members and stakeholders.
• A solutions-focused completer-finisher with a can-do attitude.
• Comfortable with change and uncertainty in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Working with the Chief Executive, Director of Partnerships, Senior Partnerships Manager and colleagues in the communications and engagement business function to design our member engagement strategy and plans.

• Supporting delivery of membership engagement plans in partnership with colleagues in our communications and engagement, programmes, and evaluation and learning business functions.

• Managing the development and delivery of capability development programmes to meet member and partner needs, with a focus on quality improvement (QI) and spread, including:
• Managing training and workshop sessions
• Establishing strong relationships with stakeholders
• Ensuring the production of quality promotional materials and sending engaging correspondence to participants
• Creating training budgets and monitoring spend
• Managing, supporting and co-ordinating SW AHSN sub-contractors and associates in the design and delivering of our capability programmes.
• Supporting and working with our programmes business function to support the delivery of internally focused QI and spread training projects.
• Supporting effective decision-making through the provision of timely and accurate information and the use of critical thinking.

Senior Back-End Developer

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Back-End Developer to shape the digital direction of CIPFA by developing high quality user experiences for all products within the Organisations digital estate. Through promotion of high standards, modern development processes and practises and adoption of the most suitable technology.

You will be passionate, about new technology and approaches. With good interpersonal skills and able to quickly build relationships throughout CIPFA.

It is essential you have experience working with Microsoft Development Stack (.Net, dotnet core, C#), AWS and implementing CI / CD pipelines with Azure DevOps (or close equivalent).

You will be:

• Developing high quality solutions for all products across the digital estate
• Assisting in implementing modern development processes and practises to improve quality and effectiveness of solution delivery
• Implementing CI / CD pipelines through all environments
• Working closely with infrastructure teams to establish requirements and ensure best practices are adopted
• Working closely with the architectural function to ensure patterns are developed and implemented throughout all undertakings

In return we offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 10% employer's pension contribution
• Season ticket loans
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Exclusive employee discount and rewards at many major brands including health & well-being, retail, restaurants and mobile technology providers

We are currently working remotely and in normal circumstances the role would be based from our Chester office.

About CIPFA

The Chartered Institute of Public Accountancy (CIPFA) is the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, and is a strong advocate for sound public finance management and innovative public service delivery.

Our members work in public services such as local government, the NHS and Whitehall departments as well as in national audit agencies, major accountancy firms and other organisations around the world where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

You may have experience of the following: Back-End Developer, Software Developer, .Net Developer, Back-End Software Developer, Web Developer, Programmer, C#, Developer etc.

Ref: 93873

Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.

About the role:

FLEX is looking for a passionate advocate with a strong policy background and a good grasp of the UK political system and demonstrable experience building relationships with key decision makers in FLEX’s field of work. Ideally, you will have expertise or a strong interest in one of the following areas in related fields: Parliamentary advocacy and legislative change, global supply chains governance, European and/or global policy platforms and tools.

You will work closely with FLEX's staff across all roles to help ensure FLEX’s policy, communications and networking activity is delivered to high standards.  In this role, you will work to build networks and contacts across the NGO sector, with academics and key media contacts in order to communicate FLEX’s message through a range of mediums and means. Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for working in a small, dynamic team.

We encourage applications from people who identify as part of marginalised communities.

If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can consider what reasonable adjustments or support may be appropriate at the interview and task stage.

Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days per week, with flexibility to accommodate childcare responsibilities)

Deadline for applications: 9 am, 7th September 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September 2020