Stewardship Manager Jobs

We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about improving life for both people and nature in Sussex, especially in disadvantaged communities.

Working closely with a committed and extensive team of volunteers and paid staff, and with the support of an established and engaged board of Trustees, you will be steering the work on our vision and leading the team to deliver it.

As the leader of a relatively small charity, you will be engaged with many operational aspects of the organisation.

Taking on the stewardship of the new plot of land will be one of the priorities in the first year.

You will be managing our annual income of around £200K, our part-time managers (admin; orchard planting, scrumping, courses and sites) plus a team of 25 workers and key volunteers engaged in ongoing roles.

Hours can be worked flexibly, though you will need to attend in-person meetings, events and site visits, including some weekends and evenings. We have a kitchen and barn at Stanmer Park, but not an office. All desk work and online meetings will need to be done remotely using your own equipment.

Key responsibilities:

· Figurehead and ambassador for the organisation. Willing to be available for interviews and talks.

· Decision maker. Brighton Permaculture Trust has always been a collaborative organisation. There will be times when quick or difficult decisions are needed.

· Setting budgets and monitoring finances. Draft budgets for our financial year July 2024 to June 2025 are in place.

· Writing/assisting with funding bids. 

· Formal reporting to the Trustees quarterly, plus monthly opportunities to meet with the Trustees for support, collaboration and feedback.

· Leading monthly meetings with the operational managers. Operational managers cover each key area: Scrumped in Sussex, Community Orchards, Brighton Permaculture Trust Sites, Courses & Events and Admin/Compliance.

· One-to-one meetings with operational managers, key contractors and volunteers as required. These can be online or on-site.

· Supporting the wider team to agree on SMART targets for each project and deliver on our strategic goals.

· Attending Brighton Permaculture Trust Apple Days events (3 per year).

· Being the main point of contact for key relationships, including major donors, funders, partner organisations and Brighton & Hove City Council.

· Presenting our year’s achievements to the members at our AGM.

· Line management of 3-5 operational managers as these roles move to long-term contracts

· Representing the Trust at assorted, infrequent external meetings and events would be desirable and require some flexibility in days/times worked. 

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a lively, dynamic and driven fundraising events team. Over the last decade, Breast Cancer Now has built up a strong events function, with community and events currently accounting for nearly a quarter of the charity’s overall voluntary income.

We are now looking for an experienced and passionate events manager to lead a team and help us to continue to deliver our targets and identify new opportunities for our challenge events portfolio. This currently comprises of running events, triathlons, cycling events, overseas and UK challenges. You’ll support the creation and delivery of the events strategy, developing a varied and impactful portfolio which positions Breast Cancer Now as the go-to charity for events.

With the support of the senior events manager, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of the Great North Run and Women V Cancer partnership. The post holder will also have their own budget areas working to agreed targets, maximising income, and minimising expenditure through innovative stewardship and strong budget management to maintain engagement and retention of supporters. They will also have line management (not all direct) for 1 event officer, 1 event executive and 1 event assistant.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of successfully delivering events programmes, including recruitment of participants, development of supporter journeys and stewardship communications to meet net income and supporter retention targets.

You’ll be an excellent relationship builder, with knowledge of the charity events sector. You’ll be an experienced line manager able to develop your line reports. You’ll also have demonstrable knowledge of setting and meeting financial targets to ensure a good return of investment for the charity.

As well as leading a high performing team we are looking for someone with experience of successfully delivering marketing and recruitment plans, developing supporter journeys and stewardship communications. You’ll be experienced in delivering charity events and possess outstanding organisational, communication and marketing skills. You’ll need to have built excellent relationships with third party event organisers, tour operators and suppliers to the overall benefit of your organisation.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.

Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.

Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now. 

 Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London or Glasgow office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you will be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When doing so please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria.

If you have any questions regarding this role. please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 9:00 am on Tuesday 23 April 2024

Interview date Wednesday 1 May 2024

Are you passionate about giving children & young people the mental health and wellbeing support they and their families need through play and creative therapies? Do you have an ability and some experience in fundraising or the key skills required to develop into this role? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We want to hear from dynamic and driven individuals who would enjoy fundraising and supporting the development of a wonderful, small, but growing London-based children’s charity.

Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in fundraising. However, we would welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate the key skills required, but who may not have previous fundraising experience. We can offer mentorship to the right candidate. 

To Apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter (up to 2 sides of A4 only) highlighting your experience and skills relevant to this position (please use the qualities described in the job specification as a guide).

Applications close:  Monday 22nd April at noon
Interviews will be held:  Week of 29th April

The Purple Elephant Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to apply for/have an Enhanced DBS check in line with the Government safer recruitment guidelines, provide references and complete safeguarding training, and will need to demonstrate a willingness to observe safeguarding procedures at all times.
The Purple Elephant Project positively encourages applications from all sections of the community.

The successful candidate will;

·Engage with local businesses, schools, and individuals to raise vital funds 

·Cultivate relationships and partnerships to support our mission 

·Plan and execute exciting fundraising events and campaigns 

·Share our story and impact with the community through compelling storytelling 

·Drive growth and sustainability for our organisation

Join our team and help us generate the fundraising income we need to ensure we provide the best outcomes and brighter futures for children and their families. 

This role is largely home-based, with the need to get out and about across predominantly Hounslow and Richmond boroughs. You will be working through events, community fundraising, supporting individual giving and working with local companies and corporate. 

A job description is available with more details about this exciting role and the type of people we want to hear from. 

Apply today and be part of something truly wonderful. We can’t wait to welcome you onto our team!

About the role

This role is responsible for managing and developing the charity’s community fundraising and trade revenues (target of £266,000 in 2024) and building significant engagement with community supporters and fundraisers. You will manage a committed team of two people in the Community and Trade team.

You will be responsible for raising awareness of our community fundraising programme and developing a ‘best-in-class’ stewardship programme that builds new and develops existing relationships with supporters, volunteer groups, organisations and partners to maximise income and raise the charity’s profile. You will also lead on the development and delivery of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025.

About you

This is an exciting and challenging role, and an opportunity to take our community and trade fundraising to the next level in an ambitious and passionate organisation. We are looking for an exceptional fundraiser and manager of people. With proven management skills, you will be enthusiastic, driven, results focused, supportive and creative.

You will thrive under pressure and be able to lead and inspire our committed and passionate community and trade fundraising team through a period of exceptional growth.

You will be a fantastic fundraiser in your own right and be able to multitask across a range of different activities and community income streams.

Key responsibilities

Community fundraising
• Design and implement a stewardship programme that converts interest into support and maximises fundraised income whilst developing lasting relationships.
• Introduce fundraising opportunities to our existing and potential supporters through a multi-channelled marketing strategy to grow levels of engagement and participation.
• Grow non-monetary donations as part of the community fundraising portfolio of events.
• Support the Head of Fundraising in designing new and developing existing community fundraising opportunities.
• Market and promote the calendar of community events to existing and potential supporters and wider to grow levels of engagement and participation.
• Support the Head of Fundraising to design and develop the community events and engagement fundraising calendar to potentially include bespoke, charity place, promoted and reactive events.
• Lead on the creation and implementation of a digital community fundraising programme, focusing of mass participation, low barrier to entry activities.
• Lead on the management and innovation of our trade fundraising income.
• Lead on the development and delivery of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2025.

Database and process management
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to ensure all recording, banking and stewardship processes are up to date and working across the fundraising team, wider charity (finance, data and marketing and communications) and in accordance with current laws and regulations.
• Record all community and trade income and thank community donors and supporters as per the agreed process.
• Record supporter and event/product specific information.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to produce regular feedback reports and analysis on specific community products and overall revenue.

Wider fundraising
• Support company and corporate partnerships that utilise community and trade fundraising.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop merchandise and trade income opportunities.
• Manage merchandise supplier relationships and internal and external stock levels.

Working across the organisation
• Work with the Fundraising Team and wider organisation to develop an engaging and rewarding volunteering strategy across the charity.
• Manage the organisation’s close collaboration with the British Transplant Games.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Team to identify key supporters to develop and nurture, including those who might join our major giving programme.
• Work across teams to raise the profile of the charity and its fundraising activities.

For more information, please check out the full role description.

Are you an experienced fundraiser, looking for that next challenge for an inspirational cause? Charity People are working with - Unitas Youth Zone, Barnet which is part of the OnSide Youth Zones network, to find a new Philanthropy Manager. The role will generate income by supporting a programme of high impact, donor-focused stewardship of existing donors (major donors) and new sustainable major donor relationships.

Role: Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £40,000 - 45,000

Location: Hybrid, with three days working in the office per week

Contract: Permanent, Open to either 1.0 FTE or 0.8 FTE with flexible hours

Benefits: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays; free gym access; access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring, enhanced maternity and paternity and adoption leave, one wellbeing day a year. A hot lunch is available for £1.

Barnet Youth Zone, named "Unitas" by local young people, was the third Youth Zone in London opened by the national charity, OnSide in Summer 2019. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join a small but growing, impactful fundraising team and play a critical part in shaping opportunities for London's young people and supporting a grass roots, committed universal youth service.

Unitas, like all OnSide Youth Zones, exists to give young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

Unitas state-of-the-art building provides young people with access to a range of activities, offering them the opportunity to try new things, meet new friends and gain support from friendly, warm and positive staff and volunteers. The facilities are second to none, delivering sporting, artistic, cultural and general recreational activities each session. The outstanding quality of the facilities is a concrete demonstration of the belief that young people deserve the best..

About the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who is passionate about fundraising and securing major donations. You will be working closely with the Head of Fundraising to develop and maintain relationships with existing Patrons and Supporters. Additionally, you will be responsible for leading in the development of a Patrons program which aims to encourage individuals to support the charity at various levels.

Your duties will include developing sustainable relationships with major donors, implementing a high-impact stewardship program, and organising events to cultivate and steward donors. Your goal will be to bring in substantial income for the charity from philanthropic donations annually.

About you

To excel in this role, you should be an accomplished fundraiser with a proven track record of securing substantial funds from major donors. You will also have extensive experience in meeting challenging financial targets for both new business and stewardship and possess the ability to work to multiple deadlines. You should have a structured and methodical approach to work, a clear focus on results, and the ability to think conceptually and creatively. Your passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their goals and aspirations should be evident, along with your sound knowledge and awareness of issues affecting young people and the Barnet/North London community.

How to apply

Initially please send your CV to Tanya at Charity People for an informal chat about the role. If your CV is of interest, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call.

To apply you will need to submit a CV and a short document that answers the following questions (Approx 1200-1500 words):

1. Why do you want to work for Unitas?
2. And why does this particular role appeal to you?
3. How would your skills and experience enable you to be a brilliant Philanthropy Manager? (Please refer to the JD and person specification above).

*Applications close on Friday 26th April at noon but due to the urgency of the role we will be shortlisting as applications come in. Please apply ASAP as the role may close early.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit an Individual Giving and Gifts in Wills Manager to manage and deliver the Individual Giving and Gifts in Wills (Legacy and In Memoriam) income streams for the Centre.  This is an exciting role in our Fundraising team that will manage income pipelines and associated expenditure required to raise income, provide monthly monitoring and use data to analyse fundraising results. This role will also develop and implement strategies to retain, recruit and acquire new supporters.

In addition, you will also provide excellent stewardship to an aging supporter base and ensure the people who donate to the Centre receive a wonderfully warm and personal donor experience, engaging and inspiring donors with stories and updates about the work.

Please refer to the job description for further information.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. You must account for any gaps in your employment history. In your cover letter please outline how you meet the requirements of the role, why you would like to work for us and address the following two questions:

1. What experience or interest in legacy fundraising do you have?
2. Please describe your experience of success fundraising within the Individual Giving income stream, including employing strategies to retain, engage and recruit new donors? Please discuss the range of direct marketing channels you have used including digital.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The Centre requires job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious individual who can take on the role of Fundraising Partnerships Manager.

Fundraising Partnerships Manager
Location: Home-based
Hours of Work: 30 to 37.5 hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 pro rata per annum depending on experience
Reporting to: Head of Income Generation

Air Ambulances UK 
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.

Purpose of Post 
The Fundraising Partnerships Manager will be responsible for securing and account managing national corporate partnerships, and national trusts and foundations to help air ambulance charities save even more lives across the UK.

• Provide exceptional account management.
• Develop high quality funding proposals.
• Support new business development, identifying and securing new national partnerships and grants in collaboration with the air ambulance community.

Key Responsibilities
Account Management

• To provide exceptional account management to ensure partners meet agreed income and engagement targets and other key objectives.
• Develop and deliver robust national partnership plans, maximise income generation and provide strategic direction to maximise growth within each account.
• Generate income from national partners - including employee fundraising, sponsorship, and cause related marketing.
• To deliver a calendar of key corporate fundraising events, promoting campaigns to national partners and building engagement with them and their audiences.
• To attend partnership meetings, communicate and deliver presentations to staff at all levels.
• Manage and organise the production of compelling materials for bespoke campaigns and ensure AAUK’s campaigns are integrated into national partnership plans with a particular focus on Air Ambulance Week.

Development Activities

• Support national pipeline research and development for partnerships and grants.
• Through strategic research, identify and prioritise potential national trust and foundations (in collaboration with air ambulance charity members), with the ability to give significant grants through partnership working.
• Creation and development of national fundraising proposals and stewardship reports, applying a creative approach where possible.
• Create engaging assets for applications and compelling pitches, delivering pitch presentations virtually and in person.
• Lead on research and applications for agreed national prospects, building long-term relationships with key contacts at prospective partners.
• Work with air ambulance charity members to identify projects and opportunities for national funding from trusts and foundations.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays FTE
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Work from home allowance
• Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
• Pension contributions
• Development opportunities

Closing date: Please do not delay your application as we will be reviewing applications when received and scheduling interviews as soon as possible. 
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role.

TO APPLY:

If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply now!

Please read the attached Job Description before applying by CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly and succinctly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
AAUK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

No agencies please.

Join the team at Haven House Children’s Hospice

Haven House Children’s Hospice cares for children and young people who have life-limiting or life-threatening conditions across North and East London, West Essex and East Herts. Our mission is to provide the highest quality palliative and holistic care services to children and their families in our local communities.

Since the hospice opened its doors in 2003, it has gone from strength to strength both in terms of the care we provide to children and their families as well as the close bonds we have developed and nurtured with individuals and organisations who are inspired by our work.

This is a great time to join the team at Haven House as our Trusts and Grants Manager. We have recently restructured the Income Generation and Marketing team and this role sits within the High Value team, working alongside Corporate fundraising, Philanthropy and Special Events, and reporting into the Assistant Director of IGM/ Head of High Value Partnerships. The team are currently developing a new high value strategy, to underpin the organisation wide strategy and the overall IGM strategy.

At Haven House the focus within the Income Generation and Marketing Team is to put the supporter and donor at the centre of everything we do, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the children and families we support; engaged and committed to our cause and ultimately make a commitment to do something amazing.

We’re looking for an individual who is has the experience and skills to manage and nurture relationships with our existing donors and funders from charitable trusts, foundations and grant-making bodies as well develop long lasting commitments through new donor partnerships.

We want someone to join us who loves being part of a hardworking and collaborative team and who is willing to try new things, bring fresh ideas and who has the energy and personal drive to execute them.  

If this role sounds right for you and you have the right skills and experience, please do download the job description from our website.

If you are a potential candidate who would like to have an informal chat with someone about the role before applying, please contact our HR department and someone will come back to you.

Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:

· Hybrid office/ home based arrangement

· 27 days' annual leave

· Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)

· Free onsite parking

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Eye care voucher scheme

· Cycle to work scheme

· Life Cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 26th April 2024

Interview: w/c 7th May 2024

Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.

This role will report to the Philanthropy Manager as part of the Fundraising and Marketing team who are a brilliantly supportive, high performing team of ten. The Major Donor Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as Womankind’s partners, donors, and other external stakeholders. You will be joining a dedicated team of people who are passionate about working with women’s movements across the world. You will find more information about Womankind on our website

We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.

However, as part of Womankind’s commitment to addressing the under-representation of Black and People of Colour in our organisation and in programme and grant management roles in the wider charity sector, we particularly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour candidates as a part of the positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010.

If you have a passion for women’s rights and a demonstrable track record of building long term relationships with major donors to significantly grow income, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Womankind’s Major Donor Strategy to drive sustainable growth of our major donor portfolio.

The small major donor programme at Womankind has been established for several years. The Major Donor Manager will be responsible for new business within the portfolio, inspiring prospects and onboarding new high value relationships with individuals from a variety of different sources. The Major Donor Manager will also steward the relationships with our existing major donors and work with colleagues across Womankind to manage large gifts.

Key responsibilities

Strategic management and planning

• Lead the development and implementation of Womankind’s major donor fundraising strategy to grow both restricted and unrestricted income from existing and new major donors
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of gender and development issues and remain informed on Womankind’s activities ensuring that applications to donors are of a high quality and accurately reflect our organisational strategy
• Develop, manage and monitor budgets and provide internal financial reports, income analysis and forecasting and monthly key performance indicators using Womankind’s fundraising database
• Ensure that major donor income and relationships are accurately reflected in Womankind’s fundraising database at all times and reconcile income with the Finance team
• Participate in cross-organisational initiatives and groups as willing and required

New business

• Identify and research high quality prospects, maintain appropriate prospecting systems and develop cultivation and solicitation plans working with senior staff and trustees
• Increase major donor income by making face-to-face asks personally and by supporting senior staff and trustees to do the same
• Work with fundraising colleagues to maintain a strong case for support in line with Womankind’s strategy, and package up Womankind’s work to inspire major donors to give
• Develop and test tailored opportunities to give including matched giving and emergency appeals
• Lead a wealth screening project to identify new prospects including managing an external agency to deliver this work
• Lead the establishment and development of a Womankind Fundraising Board

Cultivation and Stewardship

• Work with colleagues across Womankind to deliver engaging donor cultivation events (online and in person) to maintain and grow the support of existing donors and inspire new prospects to give

• Develop and deliver an excellent stewardship programme for major donors including face-to-face meetings and reports
• Work strategically with other members of the Fundraising & Marketing team to ensure a coherent approach between major donors, corporate supporters and individual donors.

Mid-Value Programme

• Work with the Individual Giving Manager to develop a plan for a mid-value donor programme
• Use Raiser’s Edge database to identify mid-value donors and prospects
• Cultivate mid-value donors and prospects through appropriate supporter journeys

Person Specification

Essential experience, skills and knowledge

• Experience of developing and implementing major donor strategy to deliver growth in income
• Experience of identifying new prospects and developing relationships to secure income
• Demonstrable track record of raising funds from a range of major donors including securing gifts in excess of £50,000 and meeting income targets
• Experience of soliciting major gifts face to face
• Experience of producing inspiring and engaging copy for a range of donor communications
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders, senior staff and trustees
• Proven ability to form good working relationships and to motivate and coordinate colleagues across the organisation
• Experience of developing and organising donor cultivation events or initiatives
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and work on own initiative
• Experience of using databases to prepare management information and proven ability to prepare, maintain and report on income and expenditure budgets.
• Strong and demonstrable understanding of the fundraising arena and of issues and innovations within major gift fundraising.
• An understanding of Womankind’s Equal Opportunities policy and Womankind’s vision and values

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge

• Good knowledge of development theory and practice, including a sound knowledge of women’s human rights
• A good knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights or international development sector
• Experience of developing and managing a Fundraising Board or similar

Reporting Structure

This position reports to: Philanthropy Manager

The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.

The post holder must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development with a feminist voice internationally.

All posts at Womankind are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind’s Equity, diversity and inclusion policy.

Hours: 21 hours

Salary: £ 50,891- £54,087 per annum (Pro-rata 0.6 FTE £30,534-£32,452

Contract: Permanent

Probationary period: 6 months

Holidays:   25 days per annum plus public holidays in the country in which you are based, plus 3 days office closure to be taken over the Christmas and new year period when the office is closed).

Pension: Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place

Other benefits:We offer a wide range of flexible working options, enhanced family leave, group pension scheme and free eye tests

This position is located in the UK and the post holder must have the right to work in the UK.

Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday 21st April

1st round interviews: WC 29th April 2024

2nd round interviews: If required

Location: London, Haig House (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Salary: £45,252 - £50,000 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement)

Are you an experienced Senior Trusts and Philanthropy Manager and ready to lead a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of fundraising?

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

We are looking for a Senior Trusts and Philanthropy Manager at the Royal British Legion. Reporting directly to the Head of Supporter Development, this position puts you at the helm of a dynamic team of four, overseeing relationships with Major Donors, Trusts, Foundations, and Statutory Funders. Your strategic leadership will be crucial in implementing RBL's new Mid Value donor program, ensuring not only short-term cash growth but also long-term legacy pledges.

In this key position, you'll shape the donor experience, maximising engagement through tailored stewardship plans and unique opportunities like Remembrance events. Your influence won't be limited to external relationships – internally, you'll collaborate with National Officers, Directors, and other stakeholders, aligning objectives with the overarching Three Giants vision.

Your financial acumen will come into play as you manage the Donor Relationship team's income and expenditure targets, contributing to the success of Royal British Legion’s fundraising plans. A substantial track record working with high-net-worth individuals and charitable Trusts, along with strategic planning and budget management skills, will set you apart. As a leader, your ability to motivate and develop your team is paramount, ensuring each member contributes effectively to the organisation's goals.

Are you ready to make a lasting impact, fostering philanthropic support for the Royal British Legion and contributing to the success of our Three Giants strategy? If you bring substantial experience, empathy with our mission, and the ability to plan and execute effectively, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Closing Date: 21st April 2024

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trusts Fundraising Manager to join our dynamic fundraising team.

You will be responsible for overseeing and supporting with applications to our warm portfolio of charitable trusts as well as writing compelling bids to attract new funders. Working closely with the Trusts Fundraiser you will manage the reporting schedule and ensure excellent stewardship of funders through face to face meetings and annual receptions.

We would love to hear from you if you have existing grant management experience, or transferable skills, and are looking to be part of motivated, fun team which loves to succeed. 

Applications for full time (37.5 hours)  although 30 hours per week (0.80FTE) would be considered for the right candidate

We can offer:

• a supportive environment
• personal development
• flexible working
• opportunities to volunteer
• generous annual leave entitlement
• opportunity to sustain your pension matching contributions up to 7%
• employee assistance programme
• passionate team with quality at the heart of what we do.

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, we’re all about making every moment matter for our patients and families, and you can play your part in that. We will support people of all ages who are affected by a progressive life- limiting illness and those who care for them, to live as well as possible by providing choice and ease of access to a wide range of palliative care and bereavement services across West Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.​​We provide care and support for adults and children diagnosed with cancer and other life-limiting illness, and their families, visiting day and night. It’s important work and, to make it all happen, we need talented and passionate people.

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If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme.

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Our commitment to Equality and Diversity

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection processes and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.

Interview Date: 8th or 13th May

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Fundraising Manager to join a children related charity in order to manage ambitious team of two.

This will be full time or part-time role based in Staffordshire.

As a Community Fundraising Manager you will:

• be responsible for national community fundraising, digital community fundraising and fundraising events including third party and DIY challenge events programmes.
• guidance the team to develop and deliver multi-channel marketing plans and stewardship journeys, to drive income, collaboration and high levels of engagement around the events and community portfolio to help us achieve a step change in income.
• lead, motivate, support, develop, train and inspire the Community and Events teams,
• Lead the operational management and delivery of Community Fundraising and Fundraising Events, with a focus on refining and developing fundraising and events offering

In order to be successful, you must have experienced :

• Strong experience in the field of Event management, Community Fundraising or Digital Fundraising
•  Experience of strategy development, planning and Implementation
• Experience of utilizing in depth data analysis and segmentation for marketing purposes
• Previous experience and knowledge of CRM systems
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively and passionately
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with senior management, staff and volunteers
• Driving license and access to a car

Salary: £35,000- £38,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract type: permanent, full time or part time

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire, hybrid working 3 days in the office

Deadline: on rolling basis

Interview date: ASAP

Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are seeking a brilliant major donor fundraiser to play a crucial role in generating funds from HNWIs through major gifts and legacies. As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will step into a newly created position in the team that will focus on creating and implementing a compelling major donor programme.

Your focus will be to inspire giving for investment in the Hall, including initiatives to improve accessibility and sustainability, as well as the Hall’s pioneering community engagement programme. You will be a creative, driven and strategic individual who has a track record of developing engaging supporter journeys and soliciting transformational gifts.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will:

• create and deliver the major donor strategy focused on driving growth and income from HNWIs;
• personally manage a portfolio of philanthropists giving 5, 6 and 7-figure gifts;
• oversee and develop the prospect pipeline, proactively researching potential supporters and utilising networks from senior stakeholders involved in the Hall;
• consistently deliver exceptional stewardship journeys, knowing how to capitalise on the incredible array of events at the Hall as powerful engagement tools;
• produce and present compelling cases for support to secure transformational restricted and unrestricted donations;
• provide leadership and support to the Philanthropy Coordinator;
• work closely with the rest of the Philanthropy team to identify and maximise the lifetime support of donors.

Ideal skills and experience: 

• Demonstrable experience of managing and securing 5- and 6-figure+ gifts from HNWIs
• Proven track record of delivering a strong major donor strategy/programme
• Experience identifying major giving opportunities, building a pipeline and being proactive with prospect research
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders of all levels
• Line management experience, and keen interest in motivating and developing direct reports
• A creative flare, team player, proactive and ambitious
• Passion for the arts, sciences and the work of the Royal Albert Hall

Hybrid working, 3-4dpw in Royal Albert Hall, Kensington office. This role will require occasional evening and weekend work in line with the Hall’s events programme, in particular those attended by your donors and prospects.

Legacies Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacies Manager to join an innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families, and communities.

Position: Legacies Manager

Location: Home based

Salary: £36,084 to £41,740 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024

Shortlisting date: 10th May 2024

Interview date(s): Week commencing 20th May 2024

You will be working for one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support disadvantaged children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face.

The Role

As the Legacies Manager, you will assume a pivotal role within our dynamic Partnership and Development team. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the strategy and execution of our legacy programme, driving forward our mission to support vulnerable children, young people, and families across the UK. Drawing upon your strategic vision and extensive experience in fundraising, you will design and implement innovative legacy campaigns aimed at maximising income generation and expanding the reach of the organisation’s Family Hubs.

Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with fundraising and partnership development experts to develop compelling legacy propositions and engage potential donors effectively. You will leverage your exceptional interpersonal skills to build and nurture relationships with legacy supporters, inspiring them to leave a lasting impact through their philanthropy. Additionally, you will utilise your expertise in data analysis to inform decision-making and refine campaign strategies, ensuring optimal outcomes and return on investment. As a strategic thinker and innovative leader, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families.

Key responsibilities of the Legacies Manager include:

• Develop and implement a legacy strategy/plan aligned with the charity's goals to increase/improve outreach to and engagement with legacy supporters and raise legacy income around agreed goals.
• Provide excellent stewardship to all supporters who engage with legacies, working with stakeholders to ensure journeys are insight-led, respond to audience needs, and are well documented and reported upon.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of legacy giving initiatives and regularly report on progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Use data and analytics to inform decision-making and continuously improve strategies for maximising legacy support.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the end-to-end process for delivering the legacies plan is designed and documented. This includes solving problems in circumstances where there is minimal guidance available from established practices and precedents within the organisation.
• Work closely with the Head of Relationship Fundraising and other fundraising colleagues to ensure that all fundraising activities are well-coordinated and contribute towards the overall fundraising strategy.
• Identify growth opportunities that foster organisational projects which impact and improve the Legacy programme.
• Develop and execute marketing and promotional campaigns to raise awareness of legacy giving opportunities within the organisation. Utilise various communication channels, including digital platforms, events, and printed Job Description & Person Specification materials, to effectively promote the importance of legacy giving and its impact on the organisation's mission.

About You

As the ideal candidate for the role of Legacies Manager, you are approachable and articulate, with the confidence to engage effectively with donors and stakeholders. Your conscientious nature ensures that you approach every task with diligence and attention to detail, while your continuous learning mindset drives you to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in legacy fundraising. Your creativity allows you to develop innovative campaign strategies that capture the attention of donors and inspire action, while your diplomatic approach enables you to navigate complex relationships and resolve conflicts effectively. As a good listener and information seeker, you value input from others and actively seek out new opportunities for growth and collaboration.

You are an independent and self-motivated professional, capable of taking initiative and driving projects forward with minimal supervision. Your persuasive communication style and proactive attitude make you an influential advocate for the organisation's mission and values. If you are ready to leverage your interpersonal skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families across the UK, we invite you to join us and be part of our transformative journey. Apply now and take the next step toward a rewarding career dedicated to driving positive change.

About the Organisation

An innovative leading children's charity delivering projects to support disadvantaged children, young people, their families, and communities, working with a range of partners to provide creative solutions including children and family centres, school counselling, preschool nurseries, family support and children affected by imprisonment and offending.

Benefits include:

• Continuous professional development
• Regular support through supervision, appraisal & well-being initiatives
• In house learning platform
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Charity discount scheme

The charity is committed to making a positive impact, and we're looking for someone like you. If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most, we invite you to apply and be part of the team.

We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure. The organisation is a Living Wage Employer.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Fundraising Manager, Trusts and Statutory Manager, Legacy, Legacy In Memory Fundraiser, Legacy and In Memory, Legacy Relationships, Legacy Giving, Probate, Wills, Trusts, Inheritance, Legacy Administration.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.