The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is two years into an exciting period in its 125-year history. LSE 2030 is delivering a new strategic direction that will preserve and build on LSE’s status as the leading international social sciences university with the greatest global impact, educating brilliant minds and creating knowledge that transforms global societies.

In November 2021, LSE launched the public phase of Shaping the World, a major philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE 2030 goals and to help shape the world for good through the process. More than 50% of our Campaign goal has been raised in three and a half years and there is huge momentum building as we advance the public phase.

The Chief Philanthropy and Global Engagement Officer is a member of the School Management Committee (SMC) and heads the Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division. He directs the Campaign and oversees philanthropy, alumni engagement, corporate engagement, international strategy and global academic partnerships, leading on the School’s most significant philanthropic opportunities.

He is a senior champion for EDI, as Chair of the LGBTQ+ Steering Committee, Senior Sponsor for Spectrum and as a senior ally of EmbRace and Power. Externally he is Chair Elect of the Ross Group and a member of the CASE Europe Council.

The post of Senior Executive Officer to the Chief Philanthropy and Global Engagement Officer plays a critical role in managing the Chief Officer’s workload, enabling him to conduct his SMC, PAGE and wider business effectively. It offers the opportunity for involvement at the heart of philanthropy and global engagement at LSE, and in the internationally-leading best practice of external engagement. As Senior Executive Officer, you will provide strategic support to the Chief Officer in all of his areas of work, exercising first-class judgement and impeccable personal organisation, flexibility and an ability to work to demanding deadlines across multiple priorities, fully utilising the Chief Officer’s Executive Assistant, who you will line manage.

Candidates should have:

• Excellent communications skills
• Experience of philanthropic proposition and proposal development for 7-9 figure gifts, and drafting papers and reports for internal audiences
• Confidence in working with senior staff and high-level supporters, and co-ordinating activities and people outside of formal line management
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve problems when an immediate solution is not apparent
• A keen awareness of “big picture” issues in higher education, particularly those related to fundraising and external relations

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, blended working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 20 February 2022 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. First round interviews for this post will be held on w/c 28 February 2022.

What you'll be doing:

Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Philanthropy & Trusts team playing a vital part of that ambition. Together with the High Value Events and High Value Operations teams we will drive income from high-net-worth individuals, and trusts & foundations, develop new and existing committed relationships, and offer exceptional experiences.

It's an exciting time to join the high value fundraising team at Action for Children, and we are looking for collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individuals to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals. As we move into a new strategy period, focus will be placed on innovating new products and maximising opportunities to grow our audience.

Together we aim to deliver a high-quality service to our supporters whilst raising significant income to support vulnerable children across the UK.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will manage and drive forward activity to secure significant multi-year donations from major donors and family foundations, supporting organisational priority projects and services alongside unrestricted funding. You will be responsible for developing a pipeline to maximise income for key areas of growth and identifying and developing long lasting relationships.

You'll do this by:

- Working collaboratively to implement activities to deliver the Philanthropy team's financial aims and objectives, with a responsibility for delivering an annual individual income target, focussing on securing six-figure gifts from major donors and family foundations.

- Line managing staff, utilising Action for Children policies and procedures to drive performance, including setting and monitoring individual and team objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), taking ultimate responsibility for the delivery of income targets.

- Developing and implementing individual solicitation and engagement plans for a portfolio of existing donors and new prospects, through the development and implementation of innovative communication and stewardship programmes.

- Collaborating with fundraising colleagues to track and report on donor prospecting activities, remaining supporter-focused and maximising opportunities to enrich and develop bespoke supporter journeys.

- Managing the consistent delivery of relationship management techniques, effectively communicating, championing best practice, and ensuring alignment with Children's Services to ensure high value relationships achieve their maximum potential, and that Action for Children delivers on its commitment to donors.

What we need from you:

- Relevant experience of major donor fundraising with an excellent track record of initiating new relationships and securing five and six figure gifts.

- Proven experience of developing, networking, and enhancing donor relationships

- The ability to manage a complex pool of prospect and donors, devising clear donor solicitation plans with the aim of securing long term financial philanthropic support.

- Experience of leading, inspiring and line managing fundraisers to achieve against specific financial goals.

- Experience developing effective working relationships across an organisation, including with senior staff and volunteers

It's an exciting time to join the high value Fundraising function at Action for Children, and we are looking for collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individuals to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals.

Working here is so much more than a job. It's an investment of time to truly make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK.

We work together to reach our vision of safe and happy childhoods. Given this and our ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, we encourage applications from everyone. We value and celebrate the diversity of those that work with us and as an inclusive workplace we want all our current and future staff to feel able to be themselves in the workplace.

If you're interested in finding out more, click apply and visit our careers portal for more information.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for middle/end of February 2022.

If you want to get to know us a little better, check out our socials on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube. 

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Senior Development Manager (x2)

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Rhodes House, Oxford

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced fundraisers to join the Rhodes Trust as Senior Development Managers. These are key roles in the management of the mid-level fundraising prospect pipeline, with the aim of proactively developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies to secure gifts.

About us

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges.

In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, the Atlantic Institute, the Schmidt Science Fellows, and our most recent initiative called RISE.

About the role

The Senior Development Manager role will contribute meaningfully to the Global Advancement and Engagement function of the Rhodes Trust. The post holder will be expected to spend the greater part of their time writing proposals to Trusts and Foundations and identifying, meeting and cultivating current and many more new prospective donors primarily in the United Kingdom.

The duties of the Senior Development Manager role are broad and varied, and include:

• Working with the International Director of Advancement and Engagement to identify prospects with whom the Rhodes Trust will aim to develop significant philanthropic relationships.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with administrative officers of trusts and foundation with the view to developing long-term relationships.
• Gathering background information on trusts and foundation, including charitable objectives, giving levels, annual income and trustees; with the aim to submit compelling proposals.
• Developing a strong pipeline of diversified portfolio of 80-100 major gifts prospects, design and implement cultivation strategies and ultimately secure financial support for key strategic priorities of the Rhodes Trust.
• Collaborating with colleagues within the Rhodes Trust and its partner organisations to ensure high impact fundraising events for alumni, prospects and donors are successfully developed and delivered.

The ideal candidate for this role should have significant fundraising experience, and it will be important for you to always be very flexible and adaptable to changes. You must be proactive, result oriented, self-motivated with a strong drive towards getting out in the field, developing purposeful and effective relationships with prospective benefactors and connectors. Knowledge of current fundraising method and fundraising technologies will be very beneficial. Hybrid working will be required so applicants should be within a reasonable distance of Oxford.

Benefits of working at the Trust

At Rhodes Trust, employees receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays. We also offer a range of benefits including private medical insurance and USS Pension Scheme. In addition, the Oxford University Staff Card will entitle you to a range of discounts and free access to the University’s gardens, parks, libraries and museums.

How to apply

If you would like to find out more, please click 'Apply on Website' to view the job description and details on how to apply. Please note, this advert will close on Monday 21 February at 09:00 (GMT). Due to the current restrictions, initial interviews will likely be held via Zoom.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

Job Purpose

The Partnerships & Philanthropy team is responsible for identifying, securing, and developing partnerships from businesses, individuals, commissioned and contracted projects, trusts, and foundations to deliver income and secure long-term sustainable strategic partnerships.

This is a new role to maximise the income received from trusts, foundations, grants and commissioning opportunities to support services delivered across North Yorkshire Hospice Care by Saint Michael’s Hospice, Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Talking Spaces.

Key Tasks

1. To maximise new and existing support from trusts taking responsibility for maintaining and developing existing partnerships and initiating, drafting and submitting applications to prospective funders to ensure fundraising net income budgets are achieved and project deadlines met.
2. To be responsible for ensuring trusts receive timely reports on grants and up to date information on activities to increase donor involvement, stewardship, loyalty and funding.
3. Working closely with leads across the organisation, to contribute to the development of bids, applications and documentation for tenders, contracts and other commissioned opportunities
4. To work across the organisation to build effective relationships to identify suitable projects for funding in line with strategy and deliver these on time and in budget
5. To ensure that projects are managed in accordance with grant conditions and restricted funding is appropriately identified and controlled.
6. Research and identify opportunities, and utilise networks to create a pipeline of activity to maximise support
7. Ensure feedback is understood and lessons learned to support development and growth in effective practice
8. Project management ensuring grant, contract and monitoring compliance and reporting requirements are successfully completed
9. To work to agreed targets and KPIs and drive forward activity to ensure that they are met
10. To ensure all processes and activity is monitored and evaluated as necessary, recording all details and communications accurately on the CRM database
11. To work proactively with other members of the Community Relationships Team to plan and organise regular activity for engagement and information sharing purposes, including events and communications.
12. Working with the rest of the Community Relationships Team, Leadership Team and other key internal stakeholders to develop acquisition, cultivation and stewardship activities as appropriate.
13. To contribute to proposals, bids and applications to corporates, major donors and other organisations outside of own remit working collaboratively within the partnerships and philanthropy team and across the community relationships team.
14. To maintain and develop good positive relationships with fundraising volunteers to increase the success of all fundraising initiatives
15. To act as an ambassador for North Yorkshire Hospice Care representing the charity at external events, protecting and enhancing the organisation's brands and reputation, acting as a key ambassador for the charity ensuring that our name and reputation are positively viewed within the marketplace and in line with brand guidelines.
16. To work across the Community Relationships Team and wider organisation on projects to maximise opportunities and utilise skillsets to achieve the departmental strategic goals.
17. To embed the organisation's values into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.

To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, the Hospice philosophy, and the Hospice policy on equality of opportunity and diversity and collective responsibility.

The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.

3. Terms and Conditions

Responsible to: Funding Manager

Responsible for: Not applicable

Salary: Internal scale

Hours: 25 – 37.5 hours/week

• This role is home-based, with the flexibility to travel in response to the needs of organisation and supporters.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Good general education

Experience

• At least two years’ experience of trust fundraising leading on both revenue and capital appeals
• Experience of applying for contracts and tenders
• Experience of coordinating multiple projects and delivering to deadlines
• Experience of securing income
• Experience of creating, managing and monitoring budgets

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to think creatively to match organisation project funding with trust and contract criteria
• Able to prepare a case for support, including detailed project costs
• Able to write persuasive reports with strong story telling elements
• Ability to work to financial targets, forecasting and budgets
• Good knowledge of commissioning and procurement best practise
• Contract development and implementation
• Able to write accurate reports
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to take a project management role in funded projects
• Understanding of the importance of evaluation and measuring outcomes
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and databases
• Understanding of the importance of building relationships with potential funders
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Attributes

• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communications and influencing skills
• Excellent team working skills
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Full understanding of and strong commitment to confidentiality
• Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity procedures

Philanthropy Manager (Health)
Full time, Permanent
Salary: UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £36,770 - £44,388 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
London

Office of the Vice-Provost, Advancement (OVPA)

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we continue rapid growth in philanthropy and alumni engagement at UCL. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. And we particularly welcome applications from people of colour.

As Philanthropy Manager (Health) you will manage a portfolio of prospects and develop bespoke solicitation plans focused on raising philanthropic income at the five-figure level from a variety of donor types to support UCL’s health research and education, including in areas like cancer and neuroscience.

You will have demonstrable experience of managing high value strategic relationships. A sophisticated communicator with the confidence to build relationships with colleagues and donors across a complex organisation. Your drive and tenacity to meet challenging goals will enable you to deliver high quality results and be successful in our environment.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering, values-based environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure and bank holidays.

For further details about the vacancy and how to apply online please visit the UCL website and search on Reference Number 1881094

When applying for a role, please do address the essential and desirable criteria from the job description in your supporting statement.

The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work. 

Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59.

Closing Date: 13/02/22
Interview Date: TBC

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

 

About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

Christian Aid is looking for an experienced relationship manager to join our major donor team, to help drive its success. You will be responsible for growing a portfolio of major donors, ensuring that they receive the best donor experience possible. You will also be responsible for line managing three Philanthropy Officers, supporting and empowering the team to enable them to deliver. This is an exciting time to join the team as the foundations are in place, and the Philanthropy Manager will be undertaking key work over the year ahead to support the future growth of the programme. This role will play a vital role in achieving our aims and ambitions and in generating the funds for Christian Aid to deliver its life-changing work around the world.

About you

You will have demonstrable success in managing high value donors, including securing financial support at the five and six figure gift level. You will be a highly-motivated, ambitious and strategic individual, who proactively identifies innovative and creative opportunities to deepen and broaden relationships with existing and prospective donors. With three Philanthropy Officers reporting into you, you will also have experience of line management and of coaching others to success.

Further information

The role is 4 days per week, home-based role and there could be flexibility about working patterns or the right candidate - e.g. working 4 days split over 5.

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

From 1 July 2021, the process for completing right to work checks has changed and we can no longer accept EU passports or ID cards as valid proof of right to work, with the exception of Irish citizens.

There are now two types of right to work checks: a manual check and an online check. A manual check can be completed against relevant documentation as outlined by the Home Office. An online check can be completed if you hold digital proof of your immigration status in the UK. We will require your share code and date of birth to carry out this check. Please see Government website for more information on acceptable documents.

All successful candidates will require either a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service certificate (DBS) and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. Information will be forwarded to you by the HR team with your offer.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Senior Philanthropy Officer (Lead), an amazing opportunity to join a Mental Health charity, based in Central London.

• Full-time. Option to work compact hours over 4 days a week or standard 5 days a week.
• Remote working offered, with the ability to travel to the London office on occasions and for meetings as and when required.

As the Senior Philanthropy Officer, reporting directly to the Head of Partnerships, you will have sole responsibility for managing and developing an existing and very successful major donor programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an extremely committed portfolio of existing funders, continuing to maintain and build on these relationships and also an extremely strong pipeline of prospects which provide you with scope to grow the portfolio and income opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead relationships with all major donors, acting as lead point of contact. Maximise income from high net worth individuals by providing high quality account management and cultivation activities, leading to valuable and committed relationships.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and generate new high-net-worth individuals by identifying, researching and developing relationships with suitable prospects, and by responding effectively to inbound leads.
• Engage with project management and services colleagues to ensure progress and feedback in line with donor requirements.
• Work with the Events Team to organise and manage special events for major donor cultivation.
• There will also be an opportunity to manage a small number of corporate relationships and deliver excellent account management and funder stewardship, leading to renewal at increased value and levels of commitment.

Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Major Donor Fundraiser who has proven experience of managing an existing portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and cultivate new prospects.

• Proven ability to account manage high-net-worth fundraising relationships, leading to renewals and increasing levels of commitment
• Proven ability to maintain own pipeline and secure new business
• Ability to work across teams and departments in a collaborative manner and to proactively engage colleagues on projects and initiatives.

We’re Anthony Nolan and we save the lives of people with blood cancer who need a stem cell transplant.

We’re unique. Thanks to the incredible donors on our register, our pioneering research and our passionate fundraisers, we give a second chance of life to three people every day.

But we won’t stop there. We want to be there for everyone who needs a transplant; from finding a match, through every step of a patient’s transplant journey. And together we can reach the remarkable day when we can save the lives of everyone with blood cancer.

And now we are looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join our lifesaving team.

Title:Philanthropy Officer

Salary:£29,000 (including London weighting)

Contract:Permanent. Full-time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location:Flexible working, split between Anthony Nolan Head Office (Hampstead) and home-based

We are looking for a passionate and driven Philanthropy Officer to join our Philanthropy Team and play a key role in achieving our growth ambitions through strengthening and establishing meaningful relationships with trusts, foundations, and individuals.

Experience and skill in building and maintaining strong working relationships are paramount and we welcome applications from those with a background in the commercial or charity sectors.

We work closely with our researchers, register development and patient services colleagues, to understand their work, identify areas of potential interest to funders and develop compelling proposals and cases for support. Therefore, someone with an intellectual curiosity to understand complex ideas (including scientific research), and the ability to transform this information into engaging communication will be very well suited to this role.

With the right projects against which to fundraise, interesting prospective and existing supporters and an organisation which is ambitious to grow and do more, this is an ideal time to join us as we implement our strategy for transformational growth in philanthropic income.

Main tasks of role:

• Manage own portfolio of supporters including small and medium-sized Trusts and Foundations and individual Major Donors.
• Liaise with our researchers and service delivery colleagues to collect information and impact data on Anthony Nolan’s projects to develop compelling proposals, grant applications, reports and donor communications.
• Manage our UK-wide small trust mailing programme, ensuring it continues to deliver significant income into the team and gathering data and information to inform future mailings.
• Support and involve senior management and trustees as necessary in the development of relationships with current and potential funders.
• Support the identification and research of new Trust and Foundation prospects, as well as individual supporters within our current networks, to cultivate and turn into financial supporters.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records, making sure donations and contact points are recorded to ensure data accuracy and effective donor stewardship.
• Support the collection and presentation of budgets and relevant financial information of Anthony Nolan’s projects to include in proposals and funding reports.
• Support improvement of internal fundraising systems and processes to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Philanthropy team.
• Input into the Philanthropy team strategy based on relationships with funders and prospects.

Anthony Nolan is committed to equal opportunities & is a living wage accredited employer.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Please make sure to check out the job description, available on our website when you click to apply. There are no set interview dates as we are flexible to interview on application.

Are you an experienced Charity Fundraiser looking for a new opportunity? As Philanthropy Manager for Hospiscare, you will work within the Fundraising team and manage trusts and major donor income streams. 30 or 37.5 hours per week.

Philanthropy Manager responsibilities include: 

• Manage and develop Trusts and Major Donor budgets & pipelines to maximise these income streams
• Collaborate with senior colleagues from across the organisation to develop suitable projects for funding
• Formulate individualised and tailored funding applications to ensure budgets are met

Philanthropy Manager requirements include: 

• Graduate with relevant degree (e.g Business) or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience of building and monitoring budgets and pipelines
• Substantial experience of researching and writing funding applications and bids
• Team management experience

Package for Philanthropy Manager:

If you would like to work within a collaborative and innovative charitable organisation, then look no further! A wide range of benefits are on offer including:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 27 days + BHs after one year with further increases following on from that
• Great personal development and career progression opportunities (including up to five days of study leave per annum)
• Pension scheme - employer contribution 6%, employee contribution 4%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• Great subsidised staff canteen

Other organisations may call this role Philanthropy Gifts Manager, Major Gifts Philanthropy Manager, Principal Philanthropy Manager, Major Giving Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager

The Community Foundation for Surrey brings together local donors and those acting to provide positive solutions in our communities for local people and disadvantaged individuals.

Our Foundation awarded over £4M in grants in 2020-21 to help our community, more than we ever have in our history, but there is still more to be done. Come and join us at this exciting time to help us ensure that everyone in Surrey has hope.

We offer an excellent working environment in a culture that is genuinely supportive, consultative and flexible. We believe in promoting talent from within the organisation and ensure every member of the team has access to training and development opportunities.

We strongly believe that the key to our success and our ability to deliver the highest standards of grant-making and donor service is the team of people that we employ.

Philanthropy Manager

The role of the Philanthropy Manager is an exciting new post which will be critical to supporting CFS to achieve its ambitious growth plans over the next few years.

The successful candidate will be working closely with the Director of Philanthropy and other Senior Leadership Team members to coordinate a significant pipeline as well as being responsible for their own portfolio of relationships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Directly manage, steward and grow a portfolio of existing donor funds, ensuring we meet the aims set out in the donor’s bespoke fund agreements with us;
• Develop and manage an exciting plan of donor engagement initiatives, such as unique events, visits to charities, regular donor meetings and updates on the wider work of the Foundation;
• Maintaining accurate donor records and budget information.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Digital Communications

Stewardship and Development of Existing Donors

• Support the Director of Philanthropy by developing, delivering and monitoring the Existing Donor Engagement elements of the Development Plan;
• Develop, cultivate and strengthen excellent relationships with the Foundation’s portfolio of existing high net worth donors who hold established donor advised funds with CFS, demonstrating exemplary donor care;
• Ensure regular, high-quality stewardship and engagement of existing donors to ensure the Foundation is consistently meeting the philanthropic goals of the donor, as outlined in their Fund Agreements;
• Secure planned donations from donors and support the Director of Philanthropy to ensure the budget forecast is kept up to date;
• Develop stewardship plans for all existing donors/fund holders and co-ordinate a programme of activities, such as intimate dinners and donor gatherings, to increase Donor engagement;
• Regularly share funding applications with donors for their consideration, in line with criteria, timings and amounts outlined in their bespoke Fund Agreements;
• Co-ordinate regular communications with existing donors about their donor funds including updates on progress of grants from their funds, thank you’s from grantees and End of Grant reporting;
• Arrange for donors to visit the charities and projects they are supporting and accompany donors at such visits so they can see the impact of their giving first hand.

Internal Relationships and other tasks

• Develop close working relationships with the Foundation’s Grants Team to keep abreast of funding needs across the county;
• Attend and actively participate in quarterly Grants Committee and Grant Applications pipeline meetings to increase knowledge of and keep up to date with the charities, organisations and initiatives the Foundation supports;
• Action and resolve ad-hoc queries and requests from donors as they arise;
• Support the Director of Philanthropy in the development of an annual donor survey;
• Maintain the donor database with up-to-date activity.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference by working in the voluntary sector. You will be target driven and have an impressive recent track record of growing and developing a portfolio of existing high net worth supporters and securing 6 figure sums.

You will have exceptional relationship building skills and able to ensure a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey for our valued donors – connecting philanthropists to the charities and causes they care about most to ensure that they are consistently achieving their philanthropic goals.

What’s really important to us:

Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in an Account Manager, Major Gifts Manager or similar role, directly managing relationships with HNWIs;
• A strong understanding of what motivates philanthropists;
• Demonstrable experience of securing 6 figure donations from established donors and experience of stewarding donors through the full life cycle of major gift solicitation;
• Experience of delivering on time within a target driven environment.

Skills

• Exemplary relationship building skills, able to develop rapport with individuals of all levels of seniority or background;
• Strong and persuasive communicator including excellent verbal and written skills;
• Ability to identify and respond to opportunities and to bring originality of thought to meeting the needs of the organisation;
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise own work load to meet deadlines;
• A self-starter, able to act on own initiative;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demonstrate a professional approach in a range situations.

The icing on the cake:

• Fully computer literate including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of CRM databases (ideally Salesforce) or willing to undertake training.
• Passionate about making a difference to the community of Surrey;
• Committed to customer care and the provision of high quality services;
• Committed to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Community Foundation for Surrey.

Benefits:

PENSION: The Foundation has an automatic enrolment workplace pension scheme  with  NEST  and  will  pay, on  behalf  of  the employee,  6%  of  the  basic  annual  salary  (in  addition  to  the basic annual salary).

HOLIDAYS: 25 days holiday per annum, in addition to public holidays pro rata.

An additional days leave is awarded for every 3 years’ of continuous service up to an agreed maximum of 30 days leave.

Staff may also take an additional 2 days leave to undertake voluntary work for a charitable cause, at the discretion of the Chief Executive.

LOCATION: The post-holder will be based at the Foundation’s offices in Woking but the offices may move within the area. We are currently operating a hybrid working pattern with staff attending the office a minimum of one day per week (currently Monday) with the option to work remotely where appropriate.

TRANSPORT: Car mileage allowance for travel in connection with work

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 MONTHS

Named as one of the ‘Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations’ to work for

Julia’s House cares for babies, children and teenagers with life-shortening or life-threatening conditions across Dorset and Wiltshire. We provide support for the whole family - mums, dads, siblings and even grandparents. Our care is regular, frequent, flexible and free, with more than half of our care taking place in family’s homes.  When the worst happens, Julia’s House is there. We offer comfort and support at home, in hospital or our hospices, wherever families need us.

Join us and make a real difference in this key role

This is an exciting and engaging role, managing a small, well-established Philanthropy Team, where you will have the opportunity to work directly with our top supporters and Patrons, develop interesting cultivation events and to help us reach new supporters across Dorset and Wiltshire.

The Philanthropy Team incorporates major donor, mid-value and trust fundraising. It works closely with public fundraising and events teams. The CEO, Deputy CEO and specific trustees are also actively engaged in managing key relationships.

The role

The role is full time (35 hours per week) with hybrid working between home and the office in either Poole in Dorset or Devizes in Wiltshire. There will be a requirement to travel to Dorset for team meetings and some out of hours working including weekends.

About you

We are looking for a talented, strategic, individual who can hit the ground running, be innovative, ambitious and bring exciting new ideas, ready to make a real difference to the growing number of local families we support. Energetic and with a passion for this type of role, you will be a confident communicator, who can build relationships with new and existing supporters and a considerate and thoughtful people manager. You must have a proven track record of working with high-net worth individuals in order to apply. We welcome applicants from within and outside the charity sector.

The benefits of working for Julia’s House

• £46582 per annum
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Training opportunities
• Flexibility to work from home and time off in lieu
• A wonderful work culture with an employer who fully values its’ employees

Closing date: 17 February 2022 (Early applications are encouraged, as the Charity may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date). Interview date: to be agreed

The above post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Julia’s House is a Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For and has received their award for 10 years’ commitment to better workplaces

Registered Charity No. 1067125.

Julia’s House is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Based on our current staffing profile, we have identified that there is an under-representation of: (a) individuals of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, so would especially welcome BAME applicants for any of our vacant positions; and (b) males, so we would welcome male applicants for any of our vacant positions and especially for any care and nursing roles.  We also welcome applications from people living with a disability.

To ensure the most efficient use of Extratime’s resources, we prioritise high value fundraising. The main focus of this role will be to support the Fundraising Manager by writing high quality, targeted funding applications to a range of charitable trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies, including local authorities. There may also be times when you will be required to respond to other fundraising opportunities that arise (e.g. major donors, corporate or community fundraising or events).

The post holder will work with the Fundraising Manager to write successful funding applications, manage reporting requirements and respond to all enquiries accurately and efficiently. We are seeking someone with considerable experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, a passion for writing, and an interest in improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families in Brighton & Hove and West Sussex.

This exciting new role is being introduced to build capacity within the team, initially to maintain momentum and income generation during our Fundraising Manager’s maternity leave, then working alongside the Fundraising Manager from year 2 to grow income and help Extratime achieve ambitious goals for the future.

The Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) is an important alliance of international health research funders. We fund, develop and facilitate innovative research collaborations between high-income and low- and middle-income countries in the fight against chronic non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, chronic lung diseases, mental ill health, heart disease and cancer. GACD research teams are encouraged to bring together their multidisciplinary knowledge, expertise and experience as a global Research Network.

GACD needs to ensure that the emerging evidence and outputs of the research and capacity building it supports worldwide, have the strongest potential to make a real difference on the burden of NCDs.  Reporting to the CEO, you will play a key role in identifying appropriate policy influencing opportunities and developing accessible and compelling insights from GACD global activities to increase the likelihood of delivering our impact.

Who you are:

You are inspired to help us to tackle chronic diseases in vulnerable and poorly resourced populations globally, by supporting GACD impact through effective policy engagement and interpretation of insights from GACD research. 

What you can bring to the role:

You will have a strong understanding of global health research and policy landscape, preferably in the context of non-communicable diseases.  You will demonstrate experience of global health knowledge translation, or interpreting and communicating research insight, or public policy influencing, advocacy or a research impact promoting role.

You will be able offer strategic insight and play a lead role in identifying appropriate policy influencing opportunities for GACD and facilitating engagement through the ability to compile, synthesise and interpret complex research insights into accessible, influential policy targeting materials.

You are a relationship builder.You will be able to work professionally and persuasively with a wide range of researchers and stakeholders globally, bridging and supporting effective high level engagement across multiple sectors.  Whilst leading and shaping and delivering in your area of responsibility, you will also be able to work collaboratively and productively within a small, dynamic team.  

You will represent GACD and contribute to our organisational planning and strategy development.

Our offer:

• A salary c. £43,000 - £45,000, full time dependent on experience with generous pension contribution
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• Hours in the range 21.6-36 per week (between 0.6 to 1.0 FTE), hybrid UK remote plus 2 days in London office
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health around the world.

How to apply:

• provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, membership of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process.
• complete our equal opportunities monitoring and declaration form
• let us know if you are not able to make the anticipated interview dates (please refer to page 8 of the recruitment information pack)

Main Responsibilities 

This is an exciting time to be joining Brooke, as we embark on a new Global strategy.  You’ll be taking up a key role in our Philanthropy & Partnerships team, helping Brooke find new prospects and stewarding a (currently) small portfolio of HNWIs. We are looking for someone with solid relationship management experience, who can keep their pool of supporters engaged with our work and to help secure future donations. You don’t need to have an equestrian background but any knowledge of that world would certainly be useful. We are a friendly and supportive team, wanting to establish more relationships with new audiences. If you have an interest in helping to secure a better future for the working horses, donkeys and mules of this world, and the people who depend on them, then we’d love to hear from you!

Skills and Experience required 

You will need to have proven experience of building and managing successful relationships with supporters.  You will manage a small portfolio of HNWIs with a view to finding new prospects for the Major and High Value teams. In order to excel in this post you will need experience of managing events, working to deadlines and working to budgets. You will possess excellent communication skills, both spoken and written. If COVID allows, you will need to do some UK travel to both third-party events and to meet donors. We need someone who is resilient and determined, who understands the pace of Philanthropy. 

Closing Date: 14 February 2022

Interview date: TBC