Senior Trust Foundations And National Lottery Lead Fundraise Jobs in Farringdon, Greater London
Benefits
- Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity
- Flexible working arrangements
- Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
- Annual performance and pay progression reviews
- Up to 5% pension contribution
- 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free therapy
- Work phone and laptop
- A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
Responsibilities
Trust and Foundations Fundraising
- Work with the Head of Fundraising, Finance Lead and wider team to curate specifically tailored funding proposals based on the interests, history and funding capacity of individual Trusts and Foundations, and based on Settle’s ever-changing financial needs and funding priorities
- Write and submit high quality funding applications and reports for trusts and foundations (expected to be in the region of £10,000 - £500,000 but opportunities may vary)
- Collaborate with our Head of Business Development, Programme Managers and Settle Coaches to gather accurate data and compelling case studies to support applications and reports
- Work with the Finance Lead to produce individually tailored budgets, forecasts and other financial documents in line with the requirements of individual funders
- Work with colleagues to monitor the progress of grant-funded projects, ensuring that obligations are fulfilled within the terms of the grant wherever possible and informing funders in a timely fashion of any significant deviations from projections Thoughtfully steward funders, ensuring that they are thanked, and that they are kept informed of progress, key milestones and future opportunities to support the charity, in order to maximise retention, and increase levels of support over time
- Proactively seek out feedback from funders where appropriate, share insights with the team and use this to adapt your practice
Planning and Administration
- Manage our funder pipeline, identifying new funding opportunities through research and networking and working systematically to meet submission deadlines
- Meticulously record and manage all fundraising data, keeping up-to-date records of all applications submitted, approaches in progress, opportunities secured and other funder correspondence
- Develop and maintain administrative systems, including logging key documents, such as agreements and contracts, on Settle’s shared area
- Support the efficiency of our fundraising systems and processes, applying a solutions-focused approach and thinking creatively to continually strive for best practice
Additional Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Fundraising to contribute to the development of our fundraising strategy
- Support the coordination and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events
- Meet with and present to potential and existing funders with passion, enthusiasm and professionalism
- Attend donor, trust and corporate events on behalf of Settle
- Work with the Communications Manager to produce fundraising materials and promotional resources for relevant stakeholders, maintaining Settle’s strong reputation of high-quality work, ethos and friendly tone
- Research and apply for awards that build Settle’s reputation and highlight our impact
- Ensure you are always fully appraised as to Settle’s delivery, impact and financial need and representing Settle accurately and positively
- Ensure adherence to the relevant charity legislation and the Institute of Fundraising’s Codes of Fundraising Practice
Settle is a charity that supports young adults as they leave the care system and move into their first
home. We provide intensive 1:1 supp...
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an incredible opportunity for a talented fundraising professional with excellent relationship building skills and fundraising experience to join our organisation.
In this rewarding role, you'll be instrumental in expanding our reach and furthering our mission to champion female empowerment and equality for women in London.
If you want to make a positive difference working alongside our passionate team, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As the Head of Fundraising, you will oversee the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy.
You’ll lead on securing new funding opportunities, including expanding our corporate and individual donors, and will deliver fundraising initiatives and events , while building positive relationships with existing and potential community supporters to maximise our income.
Managing fundraising campaigns and donor contacts, you’ll oversee budgets and financial targets and undertake competitor analysis and research, raising funds from a range of income streams.
You will:
- Maintain a database of Grant Funded projects and fundraising activity
- Contribute to statutory funding bids
- Co-ordinate fundraising events
- Support PR and communications opportunities
About You
To be considered as our Head of Fundraising, you will need:
- Extensive experience in a fundraising role
- Expertise and experience in the application process for grants from Trusts, Foundations, The National Lottery and statutory sources
- Experience of building relationships with and stewarding key funders
- Experience of staff management
- An understanding of the principles of Trusts and Statutory fundraising
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector, including funding issues and opportunities
- Knowledge of grant giving bodies
- Strong relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women’s EPIC values.
Housing for Women (HfW) is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated.
Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting afford...
Read moreAre you successful at securing high value grants and looking for a role that makes a real difference to peoples’ lives? Join Samaritans to make sure we’re always here for people to turn to in their darkest hours and help more people believe in tomorrow.
Samaritans is looking for a High Value Trust Fundraiser to join their Trust and Statutory team. As a crucial team member, you’ll generate significant income for Samaritans and the Samaritans Branch Network from Trusts and Lottery sources, working with a wide range of Samaritans teams. You’ll help identify new sources of funding and lead the development of high-quality applications and report to a portfolio of Trusts, Foundations, and Lottery funders. This is an exciting time to join the team as we support a large digital transformation project and prepare to launch new programmes supporting groups who are particularly at risk of suicide and self-harm.
• Salary £38,000-£40,000
• Permanent, full-time role
• Hybrid working, Samaritans is based in a beautiful, converted Mill in Ewell (30 mins from Waterloo), the team works together in the office once a week and we'd love to see you in person at least twice a month.
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
Skills and experience you’ll bring to this role
• Proven track record in creating and delivering applications to funders and successfully securing high value (five figure+) grants.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of funding relationships and understanding of funder requirements and best practice.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the application / bid process for Trust and Lottery funders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience of coordinating groups of stakeholders to develop complex, multi-year bids.
What’s in it for you – our benefits
So, you want to work for us? Good choice. We like it here too. We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace (your personal guide to mindfulness, sleep, focus, movement, and more) & Perkbox (an employee benefits platform with online exercise classes). That’s not all. We listen to your ideas and have staff forum and social committee networks.
Hybrid and flexible working
We are a flexible organisation, and we embrace hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from Disabled, BAME and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a 1 page cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and an overview of your relevant experience addressing the questions highlighted below. Applications close at 17:00 on Tuesday 26 March.
Areas to cover in your cover letter:
• Why you want to work for Samaritans and your passion for the cause
• Demonstrate your track record of securing 5 and 6+ figure gifts
• Share example of successfully working with external and internal stakeholders and your approach to project management
• Share details about your competence in working with finances as part of bid development and reporting.
If you're itching to put your fundraising skills to good use and be part of something truly meaningful, then what are you waiting for? Apply today!
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Read moreThe Board of Trustees of Deptford X are looking to appoint a new Director to lead London's longest-running visual art festival into its next quarter century. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, management, strategic and artistic development of the organisation, including its core activity, the Deptford X visual art festival.
About Deptford X
Deptford X is a visual arts charity based in Deptford, South East London, we foster artistic talent and nurture community within the borough of Lewisham and beyond. We achieve this through a free festival in Deptford, working with hundreds of artists to locate art at the centre of everyday life for all of the area’s communities, and ongoing activity supporting artists and our local communities year-round. Founded in 1998, Deptford X is London’s longest-running visual arts festival.
This is a crucial and exciting time to join Deptford X; in 2023 the organisation turned 25 and also became an Arts Council England NPO. We are exploring moving to a biennial model and creating more space for deeper engagement and networked working. There is scope for the new Director to being their own vision and networks to the organisation and to take it into the next quarter century in a way that is sustainable, accessible, diverse and relevant.
Job Requirements
The successful candidate will have leadership and arts management experience within the not for profit and/or charity side of the arts, with a strong vision accompanied by excellent management skills and an integrated approach to access and diversity. The right candidate will contribute their strategic and creative vision to leading Deptford X with sustainability, accessibility, self reflection, and creative experimentation at its core. They will bring their extensive networks in the sector to enable Deptford X to build commissioning and delivery partnerships and to remain visible and relevant.
Job Responsibilities
The Director works closely with the Board of Trustees to set the strategic and artistic vision for the organisation and to ensure the governance and smooth operation of the charity and its commitments to funders and stakeholders. The Director will actively engage with the local art scene and wider community; the community at Lewisham Arthouse; and the broader contemporary visual art context in London, nationally and internationally to build delivery partnerships and share best practice. The Director is responsible for putting together the artistic programme for the organisation, either through their own curation or by appointing others to do so. Key to the role is developing fundraising strategies and seeking sustainable income for the organisation. The Director will work closely with the freelance fundraiser, and the Board of Trustees, to develop funding bids and take advantage of funding opportunities as and when they arise. The Director is responsible for leading the small team.
Position: Director
Salary: £39 - 43,000 pro rata
Responsible to: Board of Trustees
Location: We have a hybrid working model outside of festival delivery times. We have an office at Lewisham Arthouse and also offer the option to work 2 days a week from home.
Hours: 9.30 - 5.30
How to apply: Details on how to apply are included in the recruitment pack. Applications must be submitted on email.
Closing date: 9 am, 25 March 2024
Deptford X is London’s longest running contemporary visual arts festival and has been experienced by over one million people since incept...
Read moreThe client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.