About Breathe Arts Health Research

The Breathe Arts Health Research team believe everybody has the equal right to lead a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. For some people, however, there are significant barriers to this: ill health, a stressful job, loneliness, or simply living in a society that is not well adapted to their physical or emotional needs. There is strong evidence that the arts can offer people facing these challenges something very special: the chance to discover their creativity and interact with others, giving them purpose and value.  By drawing on this research and breathing music, magic, dance - and much more - into healthcare spaces and communities, we offer people hope, friendship and fulfilment when they need it most. We do this through a diverse range of evidence-based performing arts programmes, co-created with clinicians and artists in order to deliver life-changing experiences.

We have received wide recognition for our innovative, high quality work, including the Action for Children’s Arts Outstanding Contribution Award, NHS England’s Innovation Challenge Award, PwC’s Social Entrepreneurs Club Award and Nesta’s ‘New Radicals’ accolade.  We have featured on BBC Breakfast, London News, ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor’ and other media. As we now move on from our start-up phase to become more established and sustainable, our ambition is to grow our arts in health programmes and change more people’s lives for the better.  That’s where this role comes in.

About this role

The Head of Development will develop and deliver an effective income generation strategy, taking the lead on managing and growing our relationships with a wide range of new and existing supporters. That means making the most out of some great existing partnerships as well as developing new opportunities, all of which will contribute to us supporting more people.

Breathe is in a great position when it comes to fundraising. We have a strong network of businesses and individuals that are incredibly passionate about our work.  We have a fantastic story and an enthused, engaged set of patrons and ambassadors willing to support our fundraising.  This is a new, standalone role, however all the Breathe team are very engaged in fundraising so the Head of Development will receive excellent, proactive assistance from them, the Managing Director and a network of talented artists ready to participate in events and initiatives in a creative, engaging way.

About you

You are highly empathic and are motivated by building effective relationships.  You’ll have extensive experience in corporate or community fundraising, business development or account management, with a deep understanding of how to build and manage a wide range of partnerships. Specifically:

• You have an aptitude and love for storytelling, being able to influence and persuade both companies and individuals to support Breathe. You can express yourself compellingly in writing and speech, with superb presentation skills
• You are not intimidated by a big financial target (at least £150,000 of income each year)
• You want to work for an organisation that values kindness, innovation and excellence

How to apply

Breathe Arts Health Research is an equal opportunities employer and we embrace diversity within our team. We positively welcome applications from individuals who identify as Deaf and/or disabled and people of all ethnicities.

To apply, please combine into one document (Word or PDF) your tailored CV - up to 3 pages - and a supporting statement - up to 1,000 words - outlining why you want to work for Breathe, why this role appeals, and how you match the criteria outlined in the person specification in the job description. Please also complete an equal opportunity monitoring form and return this with your application. This should reach us by 6pm on 24th November 2019. 

This is a key income generation role for Premier, the UK’s leading Christian Media charity and will involve; relationship building with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders to secure long-term financial support for the charity.  

This role will work within a small but dynamic fundraising team to build Premier’s Major Donor supporter base. Identifying and cultivating potential supporters of Premier through our expansive network of relationships, bringing supporters into committed giving programmes and raising funds for Premier’s Leap Of Faith capital campaign which will raise funds to establish the first ever Centre of Digital Excellence for Christian Media in the UK.

A unique opportunity for a talented fundraiser to expand their experience in an exciting media environment which will involve relationship building with high net worth individuals and through prestige events, working with audiences of brands such as Premier Christian Radio, Christianity magazine and Unbelievable? 

JOB TITLE: Senior Major Donor Fundraiser 

LOCATION: London (SW1P)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 per week

CONTRACT: Permanent

REPORTING TO: Director of Fundraising

SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000pa depending on skills and experience

Key tasks and responsibilities;

Prospect/Donor Engagement:

• Be an engaging, empathetic and effective ambassador for Premier
• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives Implement agreed Major Donor fundraising strategies
• Manage a portfolio of donors & prospects, in order to generate major gifts and multi-year pledges, through a mix of face-to-face and desk-based (phone) relationship building
• Establishing a pipeline of opportunity and delivering all aspects of the donor journey including research, cultivation, briefing, ask and stewardship phases for each prospect either in person or by the CEO, other senior colleagues, Board members or volunteer ambassadors
• Achieve donation targets by growing support from existing Major Donors, as well as identifying and securing new Major Donors, bringing them into a closer relationship with Premier
• Help organise and manage regular cultivation events for prospective donors
• Attend cultivation events e.g. parliamentary events in the House Of Lords, music events such as the Premier Gospel Awards, awards ceremonies and a wide variety of conferencing events throughout the UK, with the aim of leveraging the events programme and content production to build a strong portfolio of relationships and/or in support of the wider fundraising programme

Reporting and Pipeline Development:

• Conduct ongoing desk-based research to qualify existing contacts, maximising on Premier’s extensive existing database
• Maintain a diary of one to one prospect meetings at Premier’s radio studios in Central London
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with donors and volunteer leaders and regularly update a tracking system
• Deliver responsible fundraising as per the IOF Code of Practice, demonstrating a genuine duty of care for Premier’s supporter base.  

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Director Of Fundraising

Qualifications and Experience; 

• Degree educated/Member of Institute of Fundraising 
• At least 4 years’ experience working in face to face cultivation of support which could be within Community, Corporate or Major Donor fundraising roles
• Good demonstrable experience in target driven roles
• Proven success in relationship building and creativity in approach, taking a prospect through to Major Donor status
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Institute of Fundraising accreditation (desirable but not essential)
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge (desirable but not essential)

Abilities and skills; 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – spoken, written & face-to-face
• An understanding of the broad Christian community
• Confident in relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences
• Highly developed organisational, administrative skills and the competency to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient IT skills and related software packages
• Results driven but a team player
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Regional travel may be required so an ability & enthusiasm for travel is essential

Personal Qualities; 

• Ambitious and pro-active nature

The post-holder will work within a Christian environment and therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have sympathy and understanding for the Christian faith

Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to unsuccessful candidates, therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please accept that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Premier reserves the right to conduct interviews before the closing date for application.

About Us

Based in Mawdesley, Lancashire, Rainbow Hub delivers rehabilitation, education and fun to children and young adults with neurological conditions and brain injury.  We provide a range of services to children and their families from Lancashire and beyond, all with the aim of helping them to achieve their full potential.

What we are looking for

We are looking to recruit an experienced, dynamic and creative Major Events Fundraiser to join our fundraising team. You will play an instrumental role within Rainbow Hub at an exciting time for the charity, taking the lead on established events with a view to increasing income generation.  You will also focus on creating new events to attract high net worth individuals and major donors.  This role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone to have real impact in a small but stable local charity. 

As Major Events Fundraiser you will become part of a small, energetic, creative and motivated team. To be considered for this role you will need to have a strong background in event organising and experience of achieving fundraising targets.  

How to apply: If you are interested in applying for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification and complete the application form (also attached). Please click on the Apply button for further instructions.

Reporting to:Head of Charitable Giving

Location: Welwyn Garden City with the option to work partly from home

Contract: Permanent; part time, a four-day working week is preferred

Salary: Up to £32k FTE, depending on experience

Willow is looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and experienced Senior Trust Fundraiser with a strong track-record in income generation from trusts and foundations. 

This role forms an integral part of the Charitable Giving Team, a small team that works with trusts, foundations, major donors and corporate supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a team player with previous trust fundraising experience. Having the drive to maximise funding opportunities is a must. 

Job purpose

• To help drive and grow the fundraising income from trusts and foundations to enable Willow deliver its Special Day service for seriously ill young adults

• To develop strong relationships with trusts and foundations that result in multi-year  future support

• To articulate clearly and persuasively Willow’s messaging and service impact to a wide range of audiences including [prospective] funders, referrers and influencers.

Key responsibilities

• To help drive the implementation of Willow’s trust and foundations strategy through clear, tailored and timely stewardship of current relationships as well as developing new relationships.

• To manage a portfolio of existing trusts and foundation relationships, monitoring progress while implementing a rolling programme of trust applications

• To identify, research and apply for funding to new prospective funders with the aim to achieve new income foster new fundraising relationships and monitor progress.

• To manage a trust prospect pipeline, offering clarity on relationships at various stages in the cultivation cycle ensuring each is moved through the relationship management process.

• To identify funding project ideas and work with funders and within the team and to develop and write compelling cases for support.

• To implement a rolling programme of large, medium and small trust applications to ensure that fundraising targets are met.

• To monitor income against target, and agreed KPI’s (both financial and non-financial), providing updates and regular revised projections as required to the Head of Charitable Giving

• To develop and maintain personal relationships with contacts in trust and foundations

• To understand and help to map Willow’s networks to ensure the wider fundraising team has knowledge of our inter-relationships of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations.

• To ensure good practice in the use of Raiser’s Edge for contact strategies, ensure communications and financial records are established and contact maintained.

Person Specification

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable track record of experience in working with trusts and foundations in a fundraising capacity

• Have secured grants from private family trusts and larger institutional trusts across multiple years

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to make Willow’s work stand out when applying for grants

• Thorough understanding of the trust stewardship process and cultivation cycle

• Excellent prospect research skills and knowledge of funding sources

• The ability to influence both externally and internally

• Empathy with Willow’s cause and key values

• Experience in using Raisers Edge or similar database

• Well connected to appropriate professional groups and forums in the fundraising sector

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal communications skills

• Exceptional writing skills

• Systematic in planning and executing activities

• Analytical and high attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative against tight deadlines

• Ability to think creatively and to respond timely to new opportunities and changes in the fundraising environment

• Understanding and knowledge of the UK funding environment and good practice

Additional

• To support the day to day management of the database (Raiser Edge) for trusts and foundations to improve the efficient and effective storage and use of data and ensure data management complies with data protection and other fundraising governance and legal requirements.

• To undertake any other tasks as reasonably required. 

• To keep up to date on developments and trends in fundraising and voluntary sectors.

• To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards.

General

We also offer the following competitive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
• A free health cash plan
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Trusts Fundraiser
London
£28,000- £30,000 pa
37.5 hours per week

Sue Ryder have an exciting opportunity for a Trusts Fundraiser to join our dedicated central Fundraising team, based in London.
Supporting the team this integral role will work to develop and maintain relationships with trusts, foundations and statutory funders. Through the creation of funding applications, resulting in significant income you will support Sue Ryder’s service delivery, new business development and major capital appeals. 

The Trusts Fundraiser role:

•  Secure income for Sue Ryder by creating tailored proposals, utilising information provided by the Case for Support Team and submitting high quality grant applications to a wide range of funders including large scale national funders. 
•  Working with the Prospect Researcher to develop cultivation plans and ascertain propensity to give and best methods to secure income. 
•  Create productive relationships with trust funders at all levels with the aim of securing significant funds for Sue Ryder and develop effective stewardship plans to maintain and increase levels of giving. 
•  Develop and report on a trust pipeline for own area of responsibility. 
•  Report progress on this pipeline on a monthly basis and identify potential risks to team targets or objectives and suggest solutions. 
•  Report on income on a monthly basis providing updated forecasts to the Head of Trusts for financial planning purposes. 
•  Provide significant input into the trust team strategy documents based on relationships with funders and prospects. 
•  Link with other fundraising functions (Major Donors, Corporate) to maximise influence and impact. Recognise potential links and raise these with appropriate members of other fundraising teams. Maintain accurate and up to date donor records. 

The successful Trusts Fundraiser candidate will have:

•  Experience of securing income from trusts and foundations.
•  Experience of cultivating prospects, initiating conversations and planning and hosting service visits with donors. 
•  Experience of maintaining relationships with funders and designing and implementing tailored donor care and stewardship plans.
•  Experience of developing pipelines of trust income and activity.
•  Experience of working with Senior Managers/Directors and committee members.
•  Experience of Raisers Edge or a similar customer relationship management system and maintaining accurate records.

This job will suit a Trust Fundraising Assistant or Executive looking to take a step up in their trust fundraising careers, or a Trust Fundraising Officer who would like the opportunity to work in a high performing and dynamic team, fundraising for a national charity at the forefront of palliative and neurological care and bereavement support. This position will be ideal for a fundraiser who prioritises a major donor approach to trust fundraising and can communicate effectively with key personnel in person at meetings and events, as well as via phone and email.

Sue Ryder supports people through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological condition – we’re there when it matters. Our doctors, nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they need to help them live the best life they possibly can. Be part of something truly special.

To further your career in this exciting and rewarding field please apply now.

Do you have ability to write persuasive and compelling cases and proposals?

If so, you may be the Senior Trust Manager we’re looking for.

About the role

It’s an exciting time to be at the BHF as we’ve recently made some big decisions in terms of growth; through our philanthropic networks we aim to raise £20million by 2024 and have established the foundations for future growth and success.

As Senior Trust Manager you’ll be responsible for all Trust, Foundation and Institutional fundraising at the BHF, particularly leading the Trust Team to grow income in line with the wider Philanthropy team's objectives. 

You’ll achieve set and ambitious income targets with a particular focus on securing six and seven figure gifts and pledges while also developing and delivering plans to grow the Trusts pipeline and ensure that the team are delivering high quality stewarding to existing donors to encourage long term support.

About you

We’re looking for someone with extensive previous trust fundraising experience.

You’ll have excellent written skills with the ability to write persuasively, as well as an excellent eye for detail and an analytical and focused nature.

When applying, we want you to tell us about your:
• Proven experience of successful fundraising from both private family Trusts and Foundations and Institutional funders
• Experience of making successful 6 figure asks and working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute solicitation plans
• Line management experience
• Experience of writing compelling funding proposals from scratch

With strong relationship building and line management skills, being a team player and having the drive to maximise funding opportunities are a must.   

In return we offer a generous benefits package including flexible working, healthcare cover, dental plan, subsidised gym membership and substantial annual leave.

About us

We research all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Heart disease, Stroke, Vascular Dementia, Diabetes and many more. All connected, all under siege. Because our research is the promise of future cures and treatments.

How to apply

To apply for this role please use the apply button to be redirected to our career site. 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
 
This is a maternity cover contract up to 12 months.

British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all

Title: Major Gifts Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Budget Responsibility: None

Based at: Head Office, Woolston, Southampton

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 doe

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Major Gifts Team

Fundraising Team

Development Department
 

Job Purpose To provide tactical support and co-ordination across all the Major Gifts Team’s income streams (Trusts, HNWIs and Legacies) and assist the team in reaching agreed annual income targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and send compelling Trust applications to our regular Trust supporters.

• Support the Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating the production of high quality supporter communications and materials.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating a project to generate income from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s), liaising with the Society’s Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in the delivery of the Legacy Marketing Plan.

• Support in the delivery of bespoke cultivation events for HNWI’s and legacy pledgers.

• Support the Major Gifts Team with donor stewardship, donor journey and donor recognition tasks.

• Keep accurate records of all correspondence with Society stakeholders on Raisers’ Edge.

• Provide administrative duties related to trust and HNWI income generation, such as sourcing materials, preparing invoices and other activities as required.

Personal Development

The Major Gifts Officer will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability, identifying appropriate training and development opportunities as required.

Person Specification (minimum requirement)

Essential Attributes

• Confident and competent at approaching donors and prospects on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to represent the Society in person.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats e.g. proposals, reports, brochures and posters/flyers.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage a complex and demanding variety of tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience.
• Prepared to work outside of normal office hours in the evenings and occasional weekends, including some overnight stays and overseas travel.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in working in a busy fundraising environment.
• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database.
• Experience of working for a charity and an understanding of charity law.
• An understanding of the global shipping and maritime industry.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• New modern building
• Friendly atmosphere
• Life assurance benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Out of town with easy access to main transport links

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Of the 253 million people in the world who are blind or visually impaired, 75% have conditions that are preventable or treatable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where most of those people live.

We do this through our long-term programmes as well as on the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

You will be joining Orbis UK at an exciting time as we have rapidly grown over the past few years, with our income increasing from under £3M in 2010 to over £8M in 2017.  This success has been, in large part, due to working closely with our programme teams in the UK and around the world to develop and deliver large scale, community-based eye care programmes, that have resonated with foundation and statutory donors.

About the role

The Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer leads on all our Trusts and Foundations relationships and activities. By delivering excellent and tailored stewardship to existing supporters, and a rolling research plan to ensure the pipeline of opportunities is continually refreshed, this post manages the portfolio of Trusts and Foundations which contributes over £300,000 funding to Orbis UK.  This post reports to the Head of Partnerships who has overall responsibility for Corporate Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations Fundraising.

Title: Senior Trusts Fundraising Officer

Department: Fundraising and Communications (team of 20)

Reports to: Head of Partnerships

Location: London, UK (near Monument)

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week permanent

Salary: £28,000- £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The main responsibilities of this role include

Deliver first class stewardship and relationship management to Trusts and Foundations donors to maximise the value and length of their support.

• Produce general and bespoke reports (as required) to keep donors updated on the work they are funding.
• Develop a creative strategy to engage Trusts and Foundations to increase income, including tailored communications and timely updates on relevant information. 
• Bring an innovative approach to pipeline development, generating new opportunities from a range of sources and approaches.
• Represent Orbis UK externally at meetings, presentations and networking events to raise awareness of our work and increase credibility with potential or current donors.
• Actively engage in identifying opportunities to leverage Trusts and Foundations relationships to maximise high value donations through other income streams.
• Ensure all activity in relation to Trusts and Foundations fundraising, pipeline development and reporting are accurately recorded on Raiser’s Edge, and data management complies with GDPR.

Full details of the job description can be downloaded from our website or Charity Jobs website.

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• 22 days holiday plus three days between Christmas and New Year
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Access to low cost gym within the building
• Flexible working including flex-time

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Interest free season ticket loan

Application and interviews

Closing Date: 9am Monday 25th November 2019
First Interviews:  Thursday 28th November 2019

Second Interviews: Thursday 5th December 2019

Start Date: ASAP

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants may be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by Friday 29th November, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favorable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, race, disability, gender, marital status, religion or faith or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding: Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter to HR Manager.

About the role

This is a crucial role in our newly merged and re-structured Philanthropy team.  An externally focussed, relationship management role, the postholder will be responsible for cultivating, engaging and stewarding high level relationships.  The postholder will work closely with the Prospect Research and Insight Manager to maximise all opportunities and will enjoy spending time building their own portfolio of major donors and developing long-term relationships with key supporters. This role will work flexibly across the team and be able to spot opportunities for making the ask. 

The postholder will work closely with the Prospect Research and Insight Manager to maximise all opportunities and ensure a robust prospect pipeline. 

About you

An exceptional communicator who enjoys meeting people and getting out of the office!  We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative relationship manager with a well-developed understanding and knowledge of philanthropy in the UK.  You will have experience of soliciting 5 figure gifts from high net worth individuals and a track record of meeting challenging income targets as well as experience of being part of higher value asks alongside colleagues and senior volunteers.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 25 November 2019 

We are looking a Director of Fundraising to join our Leadership Team (LT) to lead and inspire our fundraising team to deliver aspirational targets to help keep our air ambulance in the air. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference in a local, life-saving charity during a time of great organisational change and development.

You will be a senior fundraising leader with a strong track record in delivering stretching targets. You will inspire your team to continually grow and develop our income streams including Community, Corporate, Events, Individual Giving, Trusts, Major Donors, Lottery, Legacy and Retail.

An effective and strong communicator, you will work with a wide range of key stakeholders, as well as colleagues, senior managers, volunteers, supporters and crew in order to build our profile further and increase our income.

Ensemble Pour la Différence is an innovative and developing charity that works to improve livelihoods and wellbeing in Eastern Congo by helping to build the capacity and impact of social businesses in the Kivu region.

By 2024, Ensemble plans to establish their Bukavu office as a financially-independent, successful and highly effective organisation that helps local entrepreneurs to develop businesses that have a significant positive impact on society.

Today, Ensemble's offices in Bukavu and London (and networks of partners in Europe) offer social businesses in the region the financial, technological and consultative support needed to help bring their brilliant ideas and energy to life.

Despite the political and economic challenges, in a short time Ensemble has had a significant and meaningful impact across agriculture, energy, digital technology and healthcare.

Initially funded by private philanthropy, Ensemble has developed exciting partnerships with multinational corporations, funded relationships with trust and foundations, and built a network of individuals passionate about supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in Central Africa.

Ensemble are looking for a Head of Development to:

• Establish a giving circle or small community of high value donors amongst "non-traditional" philanthropists from contacts in London, Stockholm and New York with the capacity to contribute in excess of $40,000 annually
• Develop tailored donor journeys and engagement opportunities for existing high value donors to maximise partnerships secured in 2019
• Support the development of a 200-head sponsored gala event in Stockholm, to take place in September 2020
• Further develop their excellent impact reports and cases for support together with their team in Bukavu, reflecting plans to transfer all expertise and staffing capacity to Bukavu by 2024.

The role would best suit:

• An experienced fundraiser with an excellent grounding in the mechanics of major donor fundraising, able to articulate precisely how they have built high value major donor partnerships and how they would apply that expertise to Ensemble
• Someone able to find and engage audiences interested in "Tech for Good", mobile/digital connectivity sectors, and investment and finance communities with an interest in DRC, entrepreneurship, and innovation
• A personable, passionate and enthusiastic personality, able to work well in a small but fast-paced organisation.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Martin Bartlett 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.

Grants and Projects Development Manager (PT)
Salary: £30,000 per annum FTE, pro-rata 3 days a week
Contract type: Permanent, Part time
Location: Taunton, Somerset

Are you an experienced fundraiser able to translate complex information to write winning bids? Would you like to play a key role in our creative and successful fundraising team? Do you relish the challenge of working closely with colleagues and partners to develop projects and high value funding bids?

Grant funding is an important income stream for Somerset Wildlife Trust. We are looking for a Grants Development Manager to help develop and secure funding for projects, which will enable us to restore and enhance Somerset’s special natural environment and involve more people in achieving our aims.

If you are an experienced bid writer with a proven track record of securing high value grants and developing successful projects, this is a brilliant opportunity for you. You will have demonstrable experience of cultivating funding partnerships, and want to use your creativity, energy and commitment to protect Somerset’s natural environment and help more people care about and act for wildlife.

You don’t have to be a conservation expert for this role, and we would welcome applicants with relevant experience from all sectors.

The successful candidate will be based in Taunton but you will also need to travel to locations around the county, including, due to the rural nature of Somerset, by using your own car. Some home working will also be possible for the right candidate.

This is an exciting time to join Somerset Wildlife Trust as we are developing our future strategy under the leadership of a new Chief Executive. You will be part of a dynamic fundraising team and a well-respected conservation charity working to ensure Somerset remains one of the most wildlife-rich and habitat-diverse counties in Britain.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 2 December 2019
Interview date: The interviews with take place on Monday 9th December 2019 in our Taunton offices.

To Apply and For More Information:

If you would like to apply or find out more about this position, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to our website where you can download the application form and other relevant documents.

No agencies please.

Spread a Smile is a rapidly developing charity, with a mission to brighten the days of seriously ill children and teenagers in hospital.

Magicians, musicians, fairies, poets, singers, face painters, artists and therapy dogs make approximately 40 visits to London hospitals each month to provide a diversion from the boredom and monotony of those confined to hospital for prolonged periods. Spread a Smile reaches over 6,000 children a year.

Initially focussed on establishing a robust, well-organised and expertly delivered service in London and the South East, Spread a Smile wants to grow from six to 12 major hospitals and hospices in the next five years.

It is critical for the charity, as they grow, that they build upon the strong culture of connection, seen from founders and trustees, staff, donors and beneficiaries. Their work is utterly engaging, and exactly what you’d hope it to be, but for families the meaning of their work couldn’t be more profound. They raised £650k in 2017/18, from corporates, trusts and foundations, individuals and high-quality events.

Many of the team of 16 have been with the charity since the start, but their consistent and excellent trajectory of growth (across fundraising, capacity and operations) has led them to a point where they need a Director of Fundraising to manage and develop their income and related communications.

This new position will report to the Chief Executive, work closely with all parts of the charity, and ensure Spread a Smile is managing the income opportunities available, and that its capabilities are growing with demand.

The Director of Fundraising will:

• help deliver excellent fundraising outcomes directly, from a range of high value individual supporters and high value events
• lead and manage a team of three – a developed Head of Fundraising with a focus on corporates, a developed Trusts and Foundation Fundraiser, and a Fundraising Assistant
• strategically plan, and report on, the best route for income delivery and growth
• start with a rich and exciting corporate portfolio, a warm but underdeveloped major donor pipeline (including a 400 head gala), and some excellent trusts and foundation results
• maintain and develop great care of donors along the way

The position will best suit:

• an expert high value fundraiser, able to work brilliantly with people, with a broad portfolio and with limited resources
• an effective organiser and manager, able to coordinate multiple projects in a small team
• an ambitious and motivated leader, keen to make a mark in a very exciting charity

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Nicola Hall 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.

About us

At the Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. Formed in the centre of Manchester in 1870, we provide a wide range of support services to over 2700 people in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area every year. Our services include care, special education, community and family support. In the current economic climate, the reality is that we are being pressed to provide more for less, and budgets are squeezed so tightly there would be little chance of providing additional resources without the help of our amazing supporters.

A wonderful opportunity has arisen with the Together Trust for an inspirational and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead a passionate team of fundraisers at our central office in Cheadle, Stockport. The contract is to cover maternity leave for 9-12 months. If you are motivated by fundraising to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people to enable them to live their lives to the full, then read on.

As our head of fundraising you will…

Be experienced in delivering a successful fundraising strategy and inspiring your team to approach their fundraising creatively and resourcefully. Be motivated by the exciting challenge ahead, to maximise the fundraising opportunities offered by our landmark birthday in 2020, and an exciting capital appeal to refurbish and expand one of our community buildings in the centre of Stockport.

Be highly experienced in delivering a fundraising strategy that spans community and events, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major giving. Be passionate about ensuring your team meets their objectives to significantly increase income from voluntary sources, and you will be keen to support them in involving the people we support wherever possible.

About you

You will have a strong track record of success in delivering strategies and campaigns across the fundraising mix.

Your team will feel inspired, supported, and energised by your leadership style. You will work to continuously improve upon yesterday’s work, to exceed fundraising targets and find and recruit more donors/supporters.

In a nutshell, your team will be excited to arrive in work every day too because of the cohesive, collaborative and valued approach you bring.

Closing date 24 October 2019

Interview date 4 November 2019