The Eveson Charitable Trust is looking for an experienced Grants Officer to join its small team based in Worcester. You'll be responsible for reviewing applications and helping to prepare application summaries for the Trustees so the ability to read and interpret charity accounts and budgets is key, as is a good understanding of charity governance. Good communication skills are important too, as you'll be contacting charities to discuss their applications and resolve any issues. Experience of Salesforce would be an advantage, but training will be provided. You'll also be involved in the grants payments process.

Another element of your job will be contacting grant holders to obtain photos and grant stories for our website so experience of Wordpress would be useful, but training will be provided.

The successful applicant must be happy working in a small team and able to cope with change.

Person Specification

• Experience of charities and grant-making, either through working for a grant-making organisation or as a fundraiser applying for grants.
• High standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Good communications skills. Confident in business communications.
• Strong IT skills, confident in the use of MS Office and databases; use of spreadsheets, email and Zoom/Teams. Experience of Salesforce and Wordpress would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of the governance and financial management of charities; able to read and interpret charity governing documents, charity accounts and other financial reports.
• Accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Good organisation skills.
• Discreet
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• A bright and positive attitude
• Willing to do basic practical jobs to support the effective functioning of the office.
• Able to work independently and with integrity.

Visit our website to see the full job description and find out more about the Trust.

Terms and conditions

• Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with possibility of permanent employment.
• 3-month probationary period.
• Hours: 28 hours per week worked over 4 days Monday to Thursday 08.30 am to 4.30 pm.
• Location: Office based. Some home working may be considered after the probationary period, but this role will still spend the majority of their time in the office. 
• Salary:  £20,791 – 22,393 (£26,000 - 28,000 p.a. pro rata)
• Twenty-eight days leave per annum pro rata and statutory holidays pro rata. 3 days’ holiday must be taken during the Christmas shutdown.
• NEST pension with employer contribution at 4% of gross earnings.

Cornwall's neurological therapy facility, the Merlin MS Centre, is looking for an experienced fundraiser to maximise income from Trusts and Foundations. Home or work based this is a key role within the charity and candidates should have at least two years paid/voluntary experience in this speciality to build on the success of this income source. The Centre is in a delightful rural setting mid-way between st. Austell and Truro. We are a small friendly team which supports one another. 

Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman Animations to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and the region’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. We are seeking a first-class individual to join our talented fundraising team to help deliver an exciting programme of investment for one of the UK’s leading children’s hospital.

This position will be responsible for building upon the established pipeline of grant making trusts, writing compelling proposals, successfully researching, cultivating and stewarding donors, and growing The Grand Appeal’s support from trusts and foundations to facilitate future support.

We are looking for an individual who is a strong team player, has excellent written and verbal communication skills; a flair for building relationships, and has a passion for our cause to support sick babies, children and their families from across the South West and South Wales.

If this sounds like you, please get in touch!

King's Global Health Partnerships (KGHP) works with health facilities, academic institutions and governments to strengthen health systems and improve the quality of care in Somaliland, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Zambia. With some of this work dating back twenty years, KGHP brings together expertise from King's College London, King's Health Partners NHS Trusts, and African partners to educate, train and support healthcare workers, strengthen healthcare and training institutions, and enhance national health policies and systems. 

To date, the work of KGHP has been supported through a blended funding model, combining institutional funding from King's College London and King's Health Partners with income from statutory donors, research grants and philanthropic donors. KGHP is seeking an ambitious individual to focus on generating philanthropic income. This role will suit candidates with experience in raising five and six figure gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations and corporate donations.  

At Young People and Children First, we believe every child leaving care, or who is homeless, can have a safe place to live and receive guidance and support to bridge the critical gap between Foster Care and independent living. We want every young person to develop the life skills, coping strategies and confidence they need to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Fundraiser to plan, lead and implement all fundraising activities and events for our growing charity.  This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and diverse team.  Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and lead on income generation activity for all income streams
• Create a pipeline of support through planned community engagement and events
• Relationship management of existing supporters
• Excellent stewardship and donor care of all supporters
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting process.

The position of Senior Fundraiser is a leading role in the charity.  You will be responsible for the delivery of successful fundraising activities, trust and grant bids, to help generate and grow income.  You will build on current opportunities and extend the charity’s reach to develop new partnerships and alliances, which will enable YPACF to increase the impact of its work.

This role is for 20 hours and YPACF can be flexible on how this is worked across the working week.  This position is office based, but a mix of remote and office working is currently in place for YPACF staff.

We are looking for a London-based Grants Officer to join our Development department. In this role you will be managing a portfolio of grants that fund our vital work, enabling the organisation to deliver its mission - using the power of the law to protect our planet.

Our Development Department is responsible for raising funds to enable the organisation to deliver its mission. The department is formed of several fundraising strands: an established grants programme, securing funding from trusts, foundations and institutional donors; a newly formed Digital Fundraising raising income from the public; and the Philanthropy team, working with a wide range of individuals and organisations to raise primarily unrestricted gifts to support ClientEarth's work.

Meet your Manager

In this role you will be managed by Eleonora Arcese. Eleonora joined ClientEarth in 2016 and is based in London. She leads the team that manages and stewards ClientEarth's growing funding portfolio, which includes foundations, trusts and statutory and institutional donors. Prior to joining ClientEarth, she worked for a number of environmental NGOs where she managed a portfolio of projects focused on EU and international climate and energy policy, sustainable development, and conservation.

In her spare time, Eleonora is also a Trustee of the Board of the Hawks and Owls Trust, in the UK.

Main Duties

• Funding portfolio management, including processing and reviewing grant agreements, drafting funding proposals and reports, and cultivating and stewarding all relevant stakeholders.
• Internal and external communications, including maintaining relationships with funders, attending internal programme team meetings and strategy sessions and attending fundraising events, dinners and workshops.
• Grant management, including managing reporting and the grant renewal process.
• Financial planning and budget handling, including working with finance and programme staff to develop individual budgets for funding proposals.
• Systems and processes, including maintaining our funder database system (Raiser's Edge)

Role requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level of experience
• Relevant experience of working in a grant management or project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity
• Experience of reporting to private foundations including trusts
• Experience of drafting proposals and securing funding from foundations and other funding institutions
• Experience and knowledge of budgeting, and organisational finances
• Ability to work with fundraising databases and internal information management systems (e.g. Raiser's Edge, SharePoint) (desirable)
• Fluency (CEFR level C2) in English (essential) and another European language (desirable)

Further Information

Flexible working: Post-covid, we are giving our staff the choice to decide where they want to work for 80% of their week, with the other 20% of their week being office-based. 

We will be running a written assessment as part of the recruitment process for this role. You will need access to a computer with the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Please note that ClientEarth will only be able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

Beyond the Streets is a small charity with a big determination to see routes out for women in prostitution in the UK.  Your role is to lead on the maintenance and development of a strong pipeline of grant funding to sustain our work​.

You will be passionate about supporting women facing multiple disadvantages, as well as being able to support and motivate staff. You will have great communication skills and be able to champion the cause.

Your role will include:

 - leading on the ongoing development of the Beyond the Streets trust fundraising strategy;

 - overseeing the delivery of the Beyond the Streets trust fundraising strategy, ensuring that our relationships with large grant making trusts are well managed;

 - ensuring that all trust fundraising activities are coordinated and delivered to deadline with the Development Officer;

 - leading on the development of corporate fundraising activities

Beyond the Streets is a charity inspired by Christian values. This belief inspires us to work with acceptance, value and mutual respect for all. We promote a healthy work life balance and regularly reflect on our boundaries and our strategy for the year. We genuinely seek to work as a team and ensure that no one is ‘rescuing’ or working outside their allocated hours.

I am looking for a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join a national health charity to cover a maternity contract.  

Within this role you will proactively secure income from trust and statutory sources and manage existing supporters and funders effectively.  This charity has a warm pipeline of trusts and foundations that are giving generously, and your role will be to support this giving as well as to identify and approach new prospects.  

You will play a pivotal role in helping the organisation grow income and raise awareness.

The successful candidate will need:

• Proven experience gained in a research and income generation role within the non-profit sector.
• Experience of cultivating prospects and building relationships with donors.
• Experience of fundraising from trusts and statutory sources.
• Experience of working towards challenging income targets and delivering against agreed plans.

Closing Date: asap

Salary: c£31,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Employer: ISF Cambodia

Application close: 19th April 2021

Commences: 1st June 2021

Contract Type: Full-time (following successful completion of a three-month probation period)

Remuneration: $16,900 - $19,500 per year, depending on experience + seniority payment and benefits

Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Please note that due to Covid-19, candidates not living in Cambodia may be allowed to work remotely, if needed.

About ISF

ISF Cambodia (ISF) is a Cambodian based charity with over 14 years of experience using education and sport to change lives.  Our aim is to make a fundamental and lasting change in the lives of some of the poorest and most disadvantaged children and their families in Cambodia.

Our Education Programme focuses on children living in the slums of the capital Phnom Penh whose extreme poverty means they have never gone to school or have had to drop out. We provide them with a quality education and healthcare whilst working closely in their communities to lift entire families out of poverty. Through our grassroots Football Programme, ISF works directly with 3,000 youth, promoting equality and providing opportunities to those marginalised by poverty, disability, HIV and gender.

Job Purpose

ISF is looking for a highly motivated individual who can fulfil the position of Grants and Fundraising Officer within the Development Team. The Grants and Fundraising Officer will be directly responsible for developing a pipeline of prospective funders and generating new income from trusts and foundations, companies and high net worth individuals, whilst building the profile of ISF through applications to relevant awards.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with a strong track-record of successful applications to charitable trusts, foundations, corporations and statutory bodies, and someone with the professionalism, energy, creativity and drive to seek out and make the most of funding opportunities.

The Development Team is a small and close-knit team, so you will need to be both self-sufficient and a team player. You will regularly collaborate with people across ISF, from social workers, to the finance team and operations, as well as our local and international partners. You will be an excellent communicator with a passion for ISF. You will able to articulate the impact we seek to achieve in a way that is accessible, accurate and compelling in order to ensure that ISF is in the best position possible to keep supporting those most in need to build a brighter future.

Accountability and Relationships

• Reports to the Development Manager
• Works closely with the Development Officer and the Senior Development Officer
• Part of the Development Team and wider ISF staff team

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities for funding
• Leading the proposal development processes; coordinating, collecting, drafting, and/or editing contributions and compiling inputs from the team
• Ensuring quality and timely submission of donor reports and communications
• Drafting budgets for proposals and reports
• Developing coherent and high-quality logical frameworks for projects, including the design of monitoring and evaluation plans, surveys and other M&E tools
• Providing guidance on and ensuring compliance with donor and ISF rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Ensuring quality information management related to grants, keeping comprehensive records of donations, grant funding and fundraising activities
• Proofing and editing communications and reports 
• Supporting with the coordination of events and campaigns
• Supporting the Development Team with ad-hoc fundraising functions and responsibilities, as requested

Skills and experience required

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a donor-facing role including fundraising, proposal writing and reporting
• Formal qualification or training in International Development or a related field
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, native English speaker, with strong attention to detail and ability to tailor messaging to a variety of audiences
• Successful track record in securing trust and foundation, corporate and institutional funding and major gifts
• Successful track record in writing high quality funding proposals, applications and reports
• Strong financial management skills to include budgeting, analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating donor-funded projects
• Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing circumstances
• Be self-motivated, solution-focused, outgoing, friendly and persuasive; able to impress and motivate ISF’s potential donors and partners

Desirable

• CRM (Salesforce) experience
• Experience of working in Cambodia

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7 hours a day plus ad hoc events as required

Benefits:

• Remuneration $16,900 - $19,500 per year (before tax), depending on experience and seniority payment
• 18 days annual leave a year, plus mandated Cambodian public holidays
• Health insurance with emergency evacuation
• Training and professional development opportunities

In this role you will support the Philanthropy team in the development and delivery of a major donor cultivation strategy to grow income from high value individual donors.

Job title: Major Gifts and Grants Coordinator
Main Work base: 12 Meadway Court, Stevenage SG1 2EF
Hours of work: Full time or Part-time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25K - £29K (Band C1-2)

About us 
Mercy Ships is a faith-based charity, bringing safe surgery to people in Africa who have no access to healthcare or money to pay for it. Over 40 years, Mercy Ships has visited more than 55 developing nations. We are passionate to serve those in need and to leave a lasting impact for the future of those we serve. Our volunteer crew represent our organisation onboard through excellence and diligence. 16 Mercy Ships offices around the world work on fundraising, recruitment and public relations.

The UK provides over 400 professional volunteers to crew the world’s largest charitable hospital ships ‘Africa Mercy’ and ‘Global Mercy’, as well as providing financial resources for surgeries, healthcare, education and local partnership – bringing immediate relief to thousands of individuals and leaving a sustainable legacy of hope and healing in every nation we visit.

About the Role

The Major Gifts and Grants Coordinator will coordinate quality stewardship plans helping senior fundraisers nurture relationships and identify growth opportunities, ensuring key supporter engagement in support of the work of Mercy Ships.

They will assist in growing and developing opportunities with existing and new supporters in furtherance of an ambitious growth strategy.

They will provide the highest level of administrative and project support to the Philanthropy Team, particularly in the preparation of proposals and materials; organising cultivation events; ensuring accurate maintenance and circulation of data and monitoring appropriate communication with donors and prospects.

About You: 
Essential:

• Relevant degree or equivalent media relations qualification/s and experience.
• Proven experience working within a major donor fundraising environment.
• A good awareness of International Development and the Sustainable Development Goals and how this relates to Mercy Ships’ work.
• Outstanding attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, ideally including experience of writing copy.
• Experience of wider administrative tasks, such as writing copy for campaign materials to a high standard.
• Experience of planning and prioritising a number of projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing + 1 day with each year of service, up to 30 days annual leave
• Christmas shutdown
• Up to 7% Employer pension contribution
• Travel and training loans
• Free parking onsite
• Childcare vouchers

Closing date: Tuesday 27th April 2021

If you would like to apply for this position and join us in transforming the lives of the forgotten poor, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us. A job description is attached to help with your application. 

Mercy Ships UK is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals and value diversity in our workforce.

Eligible roles may require a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated Senior Trust Fundraiser; you will be responsible for developing, managing and soliciting gifts from a portfolio of Trusts, Foundations and Statutory income sources.

You will achieve personal financial and non-financial KPIs to ensure that the departmental targets are achieved. Managing a portfolio of existing, and researching and securing new, Trusts, Foundation and Statutory supporters. Providing high level stewardship and account management through reporting, proactive engagement, and cultivation activities.

The successful candidate must have demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Trusts and Foundations market. Significant experience of securing five-six figure sum gifts, in a Trust and Foundation fundraising capacity. Have proven experience of building long-term effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external. Experience in Major Donor fundraising is also desirable.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high level account management and stewardship to all supporters, ensuring repeat gifts, through reporting, proactive engagement, and cultivation activities. 
• Leading on TFG relationships for the Hospice; identifying, cultivating and supporting relationships to secure agreed financial KPIs.
• Represent the Hospice at internal and external events as required, and represent the team at a variety of meetings.
• Prepare asks through compelling applications, engaging presentations, and well prepared, goal-orientated meetings.

The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant qualification in fundraising or TFG fundraising
• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent and a relevant degree to at least one function, or have substantial relevant work experience 
• Demonstrable success in securing five-six figure sum gifts, in a Trust and Foundation fundraising capacity.
• Experience of working in the charity sector
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating projects
• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Trusts and Foundations market

If you require further information about this post please contact Rebecca Bentham, Director of Income Development and Marketing at Dr Kershaw's Hospice.

Great role for an experienced trusts fundraiser to join a small, community based organisation to support future income growth.

Following a difficult year for the sector this organisation are looking to stabilise trusts and foundations income this year (c.£400k) while planning for future growth and pipeline development.

Trusts and foundations are an important source of fundraising for the team, forming around 35% of the organisation’s overall income. You will be responsible for the trusts and foundations portfolio with a focus on five- and six-figure donations.

Job specification

As Trusts and Foundations Manager you will:

• Be responsible for income generation from trusts and foundations with a focus on large, multi year grants that support organisational development
• Support pipeline development, identifying new funding opportunities and potential areas for support
• Work collaboratively with the internal teams to identify funding needs and priorities to match against donor criteria
• Have responsibility for grant and relationship management of existing funders (some giving c.£100k pa)

Person specification

The role would best suit:

• An experienced trusts fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of securing high five-figure gifts
• Someone with grant management expertise who has an understanding of complex funders and multi year relationships to support long term organisational aims
• A collaborative fundraiser, happy to work as part of a small and effective team to support income generation

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

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

Fundraising Officer
Reference: MAR20215109
Location: RSPB Scotland - HQ
Salary:  £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in Europe, with over one million members. We work to achieve a better world for both nature and people, where biodiversity loss has halted, and human actions ensure the sustainable management of the planet’s natural resources. Extensive research programmes ensure that sound scientific knowledge underpins our work. We provide opportunities for people to enjoy and learn about the natural world and for young people to develop an understanding of environmental issues and wildlife.

RSPB Scotland manages 80 nature reserves from Shetland in the north to the Mull of Galloway in the south. We collaborate with other organisations to deliver a wide range of projects and activities both on and off our nature reserves.

What does the role involve?

RSPB Scotland’s Funding Development team is based at our Scottish HQ in Edinburgh. We raise money for conservation, education, advocacy and other activities taking place across Scotland from a range of sources including grant funders, corporate businesses, individuals and communities.

The focus of this role will be to secure grants from funders including charitable trusts, the Scottish Landfill Communities Fund, Peatland Action and the National Lottery. This involves:

• Researching and identifying potential funding opportunities and matching these to agreed priority work on our nature reserves, projects and core work
• Developing relationships with funders to understand their objectives and deadlines
• Writing grant applications and collating relevant financial information
• Liaising with colleagues across the country to gather relevant and accurate information for funding applications and other communication requirements
• Reporting to funders and gathering invoices and evidence for grant claims
• Accurately recording income on a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Communicating with project partners and other charities to share knowledge and experiences

What We Need From You:

We need someone who is highly organised, has good attention to detail and can work calmly to tight deadlines. You would be part of a four person grants team and a wider eleven-person Funding Development team. A friendly, positive attitude and willingness to collaborate within the team and adapt to changing priorities is required. Experience of grant fundraising would be advantageous.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Persuasive and succinct writing skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
• Good numeracy skills
• Strong IT skills
• Awareness of, and interest in, the challenges facing the natural world
• Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and funders
• Relevant professional writing experience or educated to degree level
• English and Mathematics GCSE/Standard Grade

Closing date: 23:59, 18 April 2021

We are planning to conduct interviews for this position on 4th May 2021.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Tommy’s are the leading charity funding research into the causes of miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents whilst influencing UK policy and healthcare practice. Tommy’s funds four research centres in the UK that also have clinics providing specialised antenatal care for women at high risk of miscarriage, stillbirth or premature birth.

They are looking for a Trusts & Foundations Manager to join their team of 3 Trusts specialists to support their growth to an income of £1.4m per annum, you will be managing their portfolio of trusts and foundations worth between £20k and £75k.

Key objectives of the role:

• Secure funding from charitable trusts and foundations sources and maintain existing relationships
• To identify, secure and deliver growth opportunities across current partnerships and grow the existing portfolio

Key tasks include:

• Act as the lead relationships manager for a portfolio of trusts and foundations worth between £50k and £75k, both current and prospective
• Produce high-quality cases for support, applications and reports for funders
• Manage and grow relationships with key stakeholders
• Alongside the Head of Trusts & Foundations, lead the team’s development of excellent donor relationships through a donor-centred philosophy, systematic planning and high-quality proposals and reports
• Support the Head of Trusts & Foundations to develop and realise new business through developing a robust trust pipeline to win new grant and partnership opportunities

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience securing 5-figure funding including gifts of £50k and above, and be confident managing relationships with trust partners. Experience fundraising for a medical/scientific/research organisation and the ability to translate and communicate complex information is highly desirable.

The Talent Set are Tommy’s exclusive recruitment partner and will be conducting initial interviews on their behalf before final shortlisting stage.

Please submit a CV to be considered for this position, we are expecting a very high level of interest for this role and regrettably will only be able to respond to successful applicants.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Please note any third party CVs submitted to Tommy’s will be redirected to The Talent Set for review.