Romsey Mill is looking for a skilled and creative Fundraiser to join with us and play their part in helping to make our vision of a transformed society, where all young people, children and families fully belong, positively contribute and thrive, a reality.

Who we are

Romsey Mill is a Cambridge-based charitable organisation creating opportunities with young people, families and local communities, across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to overcome disadvantage, promote inclusion and develop personal, social and spiritual wellbeing. 

Established in 1980 by local churches and working in partnership with a range of other organisations, Romsey Mill is a charity with a Christian ethos, working openly and inclusively with people of any faith and none.

We encourage and facilitate community members to come together and develop initiatives which generate responses to common challenges, nurture more resilient local communities, and promote equality and social justice.

The role

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraiser to our growing team to develop partnerships with individuals and local organisations and help fund our programmed work to transform young lives; in order to secure and grow the current income target of £1.2m.

The post-holder will: help to coordinate and carry out fundraising activities to raise unrestricted voluntary funds from individual donors, both one-off and regular giving; develop effective partnerships with business and community organisations, to grow engagement, participation and revenue;  grow income from individual and group participation in sponsored events and challenges; specific campaigns, team sponsorship challenges; and communicate with supporters and partner organisations through personal contact, print, press and digital media.

We will consider applicants who are looking to work full time (37.5  hpw), or part time (minimum 22.5 hours hpw).

Applicants should be positive about working within an organisation with a Christian ethos and with various expressions of faith across all cultures and backgrounds.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and aspiring fundraisers to be part of a developing team, with a chance to generate new ideas and relationships; and make an impact with a creative and compassionate local charity making great difference for good with vulnerable young people, children and families in Cambridgeshire.

Our work

Cambridgeshire is a growing county with a resilient economy.  It’s a great place to grow up, but not if you’re poor or experiencing disadvantage.  There is hidden and dispersed poverty in otherwise affluent areas; over 70% of families in poverty in Cambridgeshire live in less deprived areas, and these children often have the worst outcomes. 

The impact that Romsey Mill makes on young lives is rooted in relationships. We create opportunities with children and families, so that they can begin to see change in their own lives and the world around them.   Our team of staff members and volunteers engages co-creatively with hundreds of local young people, children and families, every year. 

Our ethos also encourages positive work relationships, reflective practice, care and support for health and wellbeing, with much enjoyment and laughter along the way. We would love you to consider becoming part of our team.

We aim to interview applicants for this role on 16th and 17th June 2021.

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity supporting children receiving treatment in hospital by enabling them to have their families close by during their treatment.  We provide free accommodation for the families of sick children for as long as they need it, whether that's two days or two years. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Fundraiser for the Central London region to join our fast-growing Charity. The role will be based at our Evelina House but we are happy to discuss some level of remote working from home.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising expert and a brilliant communicator - someone always one step ahead. You are independent - able to and empowered to work instinctively. You are perceptive - sensing what the next step should be. You are versatile and will have the ability to translate our story into rich content and compelling scenarios inspiring people to work with us. Above all, you naturally build rapport to quickly establish relationships and develop innovative partnerships.

You will equally be as comfortable supporting families who stay with us at one of our four London Houses who want to fundraise, as you are presenting to a room full of students, a company or potential volunteers.  No one day will be the same and this is one of the most important roles in the charity as you are the local face and voice of Ronald McDonald House Charities on the ground.  You know who the key influencers in your community are and you will ensure they understand what we do so they will want to be associated with the charity.

The Candidate Pack will provide you with more information about the role, and how to apply, and if this sounds like something you will excel in, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is midnight on the 27th May.

We are looking for a Community Fundraising Executive to join our passionate team, this new and exciting role is perfect for someone looking to make a difference and build on previous experience in community fundraising or other income streams. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the planning and delivery of our Challenge and Mass Participation Events, Independent School fundraising, and our Community Fundraising Groups.

The deadline for this application is 17/05/2021. 

Events Officer, Graduation (Maternity Cover)

Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus

Salary: £38,614- £47,373 per annum

Summary

Are you an outstanding event planner with experience in large-scale or complex VIP events? Do you enjoy going above and beyond to deliver seamless events? Are you a skilled communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders? If so, then this could be the perfect role for you.

About us

Imperial College London is a science-based university with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Its Graduation Day ceremonies are held biannually at the iconic Royal Albert Hall and run to exacting standards with complex logistics and high-quality communications and hospitality. The ceremonies are the largest in the UK, with approximately 12,000 participants coming together to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding students, staff and supporters. Graduation is an intrinsic part of the student lifecycle and the first step on the alumni journey.

Duties and responsibilities

An integral member of the Graduation Team, you will lead on all the logistical planning for all ceremony-related activities in the Royal Albert Hall. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the team has delivered virtual celebrations as an interim measure and is now looking ahead to delivering in-person graduation ceremonies again, although the ongoing uncertainties mean that plans will continue to evolve.

This includes:

• Liaising with the Royal Albert Hall for all logistics including seating, ticketing and production
• Acting as point person for those playing a key role in the ceremonies including the orchestra, choir, senior leadership, academics, Registry staff and the graduands themselves
• Managing the relationship with the gowning provider, and arrangements for the gowning of graduands, staff, senior leadership and VIPs
• Working closely with the Alumni Relations Team to ensure a successful day from their perspective

Essential Requirements:

You have excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail with the ability to deliver a high standard of work under pressure. Your proven experience in managing and negotiating with a range of suppliers is coupled with your ability to identify potential problem areas and resolve issues before they arise. Calm and confident, you are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

This role offers a unique opportunity to play a vital role in the organisation of this prestigious event, ensuring that the day is memorable for our graduands and in keeping with the College’s excellent reputation.

Further details:

Please note that appointments are usually made at the bottom of the scale. Candidates must be available between 4-22 October 2021 to support Graduation.

Should you have any queries, please contact: Nick Holmes

Closing Date: midnight, Tuesday 18 May 2021

Academic representation is at the centre of any effective Students' Union. We are seeking an ambitious individual with the skill and vision to develop a sector-leading representation system that empowers our members and delivers visible impact.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of post-holder

1. Position the Students’ Union’s representation system as a vital feedback mechanism for the University of Northampton, providing respected and trusted customer feedback that influences UoN’s decisions on academic experience.
2. Provide strong and regular support to our Vice President (Education), acting as a coach and mentor so they can achieve their stated ambitions during their year in office.
3. Champion an evidence-based approach to our representation activity, working with the Insights Coordinator on larger pieces research projects.
4. Ensure that the SU communicates in a clear, bold way to our students, the University and internally on academic representation matters.
5. Lead on communication and events which celebrate the impact of our representation work.
6. Be responsible for writing the annual Academic Representation Impact Report.
7. Work with the UoN Graduate School to improve our impact on postgraduate research academic experience.
8. Lead the design and delivery of our Course Representative training programme, ensuring that Reps are empowered to represent with confidence and independence, and know when they need to communicate with the SU and access support.
9. Support the Vice President (Education) to consult and feedback to Reps as appropriate, ensuring that matters of importance are discussed widely and in a timely fashion.
10. Consult with the Vice President (Education) and ultimately write the SU’s annual Academic Review, ensuring we set out a clear vision for improvements to the academic experience for UoN students each year.
11. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Faculty Reps ahead of their faculty level meetings, ensuring they are well briefed and ready to be effective.
12. Be the main SU Staff support for all University-level academic meetings.
13. Work alongside the Student experience Manager (Voice) to create an effective democratic structure for Student Voice in the area of education.
14. Run events that allow reps to network, share ideas and hold the Vice President (Education) and Faculty Reps to account for the work that they do on students’ behalf.
15. Ensure that the SU embeds the relevant functions within SUMS (Students’ Union Management System) into how we support academic representation activity.

Do you want to join a vibrant team with a real mission? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are growing as a charity and are hoping to find a creative and enthusiastic fundraiser to tap into our passion and support our goals! We are a nimble, change driven organisation and we are looking for someone who shares our values and can communicate our worth to funders.

The Talent Tap is a charity with a mission to drive social mobility by providing talented school leavers from disadvantaged backgrounds in low social mobility areas with the training, work experience, networks and confidence they need to succeed.We are recruiting an experienced fundraiser to help The Talent Tap grow our support for young people and increase our reach across the UK. You’ll be passionate about social mobility, diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity workplaces.

You will work in conjunction with our CEO and Business Partnership Director to bring capacity, expertise and energy to The Talent Tap’s fundraising activities. As a small organisation, we are looking for someone happy to work across the breadth of fundraising and to work collaboratively and creatively with the whole team.  Specific experience in trust and foundations would be beneficial. 

Although you will be hitting the ground running, we are incredibly flexible in terms of hours.  We are looking for someone with a can do attitude, a networker and communicator with a proven track record of success.

Full job description, the application process and next steps can be found in the attached documents.

We hope that the attached application pack, along with the Academy’s website, gives you all the information that you need to help you apply for a post here. Chelsea Academy is a great place to work and visitors often comment on the excellent behaviour of our students, the friendliness of our staff and the fantastic Academy building. Our aim is simple; to provide the best quality education for all the students that attend the Academy, to produce happy and employable young people and to become one of the best schools in London.

Chelsea Academy seeking to appoint an experienced, pro-active Fundraising / Development Manager to lead on supporting the fundraising work of Chelsea Academy Foundation, Chelsea Academy’s fundraising charity. Its Mission is to support Chelsea Academy in creating an inspirational community of learning and achievement that will make a positive contribution to community cohesion in Kensington and Chelsea.  Your role would support the Chelsea Academy Foundation to raise enough money to ensure that students have the life skills and aspirations to successfully begin their journeys and flourish into exceptional, well-rounded members of society.

We currently have strong relationships with several generous grant providers but are looking for a fundraising manager to broaden our fundraising to include regular donors, businesses, wealthy individuals and benefactors.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, natural networker who can continue to build on the foundations of a fundraising network already in place. We aim to bring in over £120k annually (and have achieved this over the past three years) and are aiming to increase this to £150k moving forward through the launch of our Flourish Fund.

We can be flexible with working days and hours for an exceptional and experienced candidate and would consider job sharing if two candidates requested it.

Job Description

Fundraising / Development Manager

Purpose:

• To be responsible for the pursuit of additional income through fundraising to support our students and enable them to flourish into exceptional, well-rounded members of society.

Reporting to: Director of Finance and Operations

Working time: Hours a week negotiable, term time only

Main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• In conjunction with the leadership team, implement a fundraising strategy that will include trust, corporate, and individual giving

• Devise and coordinate effective gift acknowledgement and donor stewardship

• Ensure that accurate records are kept of fundraising operations and donations, in line with the Data Protection Act

• Prospect research and approach planning

• Ensuring effective communication of fundraising development to the leadership team, governors, the Chelsea Academy Foundation trustees, staff, students, and parents

• Presenting to appropriate management, governor and trustee meetings as and when required

• Seek out new partnerships with third party organisations to offer new experiences for students

• Ensure that former students have regular information about the Academy and that an alumni database is held

• Lead on organizing fundraising events that engage the Academy and local community

• Develop and manage a local business partnership programme

• Design all fundraising materials and maintain a folder on google drive for all materials

• Increase income from grant making bodies by writing compelling bids

• Ensure that donor reports meet requirements and contracts, and that they are of a high standard and submitted on time

• Establish a range of new income streams, with a particular emphasis on the application of digital technology e.g. the use of Crowdfunding, as the basis for establishing a more diverse range of income

• Work with the Principal on Marcoms

Candidate Specification

Successful candidates are likely to be able to give evidence in support of all or most of the following:

Professional Skills and Experience

1. Possess appropriate qualifications and / or experience in a similar role.

2. Be ICT literate and be able to operate software effectively to support your role. (Windows and MAC an advantage).

3. Have experience of school data and fundraising systems (Experience of Donorfy CRM system and SIMS would be an advantage but training will be given).

4. Possess the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively in a busy office and school environment.

5. Be able to deal discreetly with confidential information.

6. Show evidence of continued professional development.

7. Presentation and data analysis experience 

8. Possess GDPR awareness and its impact on your role

People, Relationships and Communications

1. Be committed to maintaining a distinctive and inclusive Christian ethos in the Academy.

2. Be able to relate to all students, staff and parents in a positive and constructive way.

3. Be able to develop good relationships with students and to work with them to promote high standards of learning and cooperation.

4. Be part of a whole Academy team which seeks and develops a variety of opportunities to support and work with students.

5. Possess integrity, optimism, resilience, calmness and a sense of proportion.

6. Be able to work flexibly in a changing environment.

7. Possess good written and verbal communication skills.

8. Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills.

9. Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the Academy.

This job description and Person Specification is not exhaustive and is subject to alteration in discussion with the post holder.

Equal Opportunities and Safer Recruitment

Chelsea Academy is an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability, however, we do expect all our staff to note and follow our Christian ethos which is outlined on our website. Please note that Chelsea Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to satisfy successful references, an enhanced police / Security Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and right to work in the UK  prior to starting employment with the Academy.

If you want to work in a happy, purposeful inner city academy with a strong Christian ethos and commitment to helping every student go on to university or meaningful employment, then we would welcome your application.

Mariella Ardron 

Principal

The Snowdon Trust believes that everyone must have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We provide financial grants and practical support to help students meet additional disability-related study costs so that they are not financially disadvantaged compared to non-disabled peers. We also provide scholarships to exceptional disabled students to accelerate them into leadership positions that they are too often absent from.

Through our Disabled Leaders Network, we provide a platform for peer support, collaboration and leadership development for Snowdon alumni.

We want to appoint a Fundraising Manager to our core team for the first time. The Trust has a new Chief Executive – also a highly experienced fundraiser – who is building the team to support and deliver our new strategy.  You will join a small but passionate team of staff and volunteers who share great expertise and care deeply about the needs of our client group. Ideally you'll be able to come into the office at least some of the time, but we are flexible about location for the right candidate.

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, well-organised and articulate Fundraising Manager to develop and deliver our new fundraising strategy. You will build on the strong relationships we already have with a small but committed group of Trust and Corporate supporters to create new multi-year partnerships and begin to diversify our work to incorporate individual and major gifts.

Work has already begun to create a new framework for the management of our fundraising relationships, and you will build on this to ensure that the Snowdon Trust fundraising life cycle is robust across research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.  Crucially, you will champion a donor-centric approach across all the Trust’s work.

Our new strategy for 2021-2025 sets out our ambition to grow the impact of our programmes and ensure that we have the right organisational framework in place to deliver our objectives.  It is a pivotal time to get involved and leading our ambitious fundraising plans will be an exciting and career-strengthening opportunity.

We do not underestimate the scale of work ahead, but you have the full support of a fundraising CEO who will roll up her sleeves and help, offering both strategic and practical support as you develop the fundraising strategy.  Together you will set realistic (but ambitious!) timescales and targets and ensure you have the appropriate resources in place to deliver the Trust’s fundraising objectives.

You will need to demonstrate good fundraising or transferrable experience in at least one of the key growth areas for the Trust and this role will suit you well if you enjoy a busy and demanding workload and can manage multiple projects.  You will need to have good organisational and detailed planning skills.  Most important though, will be your brilliant inter-personal skills, your ability to tell a story, and your commitment to empowering disabled students who face too many unnecessary obstacles.

We believe that people with lived experience of disability should be involved in guiding and shaping our work and this is reflected among our board, our selection panel and our staff. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and are committed to offering an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the core person specification.

This is initially offered as a part-time, permanent appointment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent conditions of employment including a pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Job Advert

The University of Strathclyde’s Alumni & Development department are seeking to appoint an experienced and creative major gifts fundraiser to join their successful and established fundraising team.  The Head of Philanthropy is a new role within the department, one that will create and develop transformational donor giving opportunities.  This is an exciting time to be joining the team, as it realises ambitious plans to enhance its fundraising programmes and their impact.  In particular, you will work closely with academic colleagues and the University’s leadership staff to develop innovative fundraising projects for a variety of strategic funders. You will work autonomously to build strong relationships with potential major donors including senior alumni, philanthropists, trusts & foundations and companies.  You will prepare compelling, complex, bespoke funding proposals for donors.  Your funding projects will benefit the University’s students, its teaching and its research on a global scale. You will also be part of the department’s management team. Meetings and events associated with this role will continue to be held virtually during the pandemic.

 Job Description

• Conduct up c100 major donor meetings (virtually/ in person) per annum in the UK and internationally – working with individuals, foundations and companies - with a particular focus on developing relationships with those donors with an interest in making an impact through transformational giving opportunities (6 and 7 fig donor gifts) and achieving a minimum income target of £500k in Year 1. 
• Work closely with the Principal, leadership staff and academic project leads to agree new, strategic fundraising priorities and align these priorities to the interests of major funders.  
• Identify and build cases for support for major donor funding across all faculties and fundraising themes – including Health as a priority fundraising theme for 2020, and aligned to the University’s Vision2025 strategy. 
• Create new processes for the systematic identification and approval of priority fundraising projects, focussing on those initiatives with the greatest funding potential. 
• Draft compelling, complex, bespoke funding proposals for major donor support and negotiate and successfully close gift agreements (for 6 and 7 fig gifts, £100k+)
• Review the University’s most significant donors and potential donors worldwide and create bespoke solicitation plans to involve them.
• Host small, exclusive cultivation events (virtually/in person) for major donors and involving key leadership and academic staff.  
• Steward major donors effectively to maintain and develop their relationships.  
• Deputise for the Head of Department on major gifts activity and support and facilitate the work of the wider fundraising team where appropriate.  

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

1. Develop relationships with current and potential major donor funders – individuals, trusts & foundations and companies – in order to develop new, transformational giving opportunities (ideally at 6 and 7 fig gift levels) and advance the department’s new strategic objective to increase its fundraising income and impact by £2M pa.  Personally raising a minimum income of £500k in Year 1.

2. Conduct up to 100 donor meetings annually (virtually/in person), with a particular focus on developing relationships with the University’s highest level donors and potential donors, in the UK and internationally, and involving senior staff and volunteers in the fundraising cultivation process.

3. Maintain and develop a donor prospect pool of 80+ contacts, in particular reviewing the highest level donors and prospects in Scotland, the UK and internationally (including the USA and Asia) and developing individual solicitation plans to engage with these donors and fully develop their relationship potential. 

4. Draft compelling, complex, bespoke funding proposals for major donor funders (at 6 and 7 fig gift levels), working in close collaboration with academic project leads in order to submit strong funding proposals and to negotiate and close gift agreements.

5. Work closely with the Principal and with the University’s leadership staff; Heads of Department and other academic project leads to agree strategic fundraising priorities and clearly align these priorities with the interests of potential major funders.

6. Identify and build compelling cases for support for major donor funders across all faculties and fundraising themes, including Health research as a priority, cross-faculty fundraising theme for 2020, and aligned to the University’s new Vision2025 strategy. 

7. Implement processes for the systematic identification and approval of priority fundraising projects with the University; focussing fundraising efforts on those projects with the greatest funding potential. 

8. Negotiate formal gift agreements between the University and major donors, ensuring donors’ wishes can be met and the University’s responsibilities are clearly defined and adhered to.

9. Host small, exclusive cultivation events (virtually/in person) for potential major donors with the involvement of leadership staff and academic project leads.

10. Act as an advisor to all faculties on fundraising best practice and policy, where necessary devising new practices and policies for priority fundraising activities.

11. Deputise for the Head of Department on major gifts fundraising activity and support and facilitate the work of the wider fundraising team (through advice and support for fundraiser-led meetings, events and proposals) where appropriate

12. At all times, represent the A&D Office and the University in an exemplary, professional manner, both externally, and internally. Participate fully in the work of the department, directorate and in the University and as a member of the Alumni & Development Management team.

Full job description and person specification can be found in the attached document.

Partnerships Officer

We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year to achieve their potential. From Autumn 2021 we will have thirty-seven centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.

At this exciting time in our evolution, the Partnerships Officer will play a key role in ensuring the charity maintains and develops some of its key relationships with universities and independent schools. This role will also be key in creating a multi-year strategic plan of challenge and event fundraising, and increasing event fundraising income.

You will be a confident networker who will enjoy dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to interact with a very wide range of people at all times projecting a positive image of the charity. You’ll be meticulous, organised and work to high standards, with a sharp eye for detail. You’ll also be keen to develop your skills and be proactive in helping us to improve and innovate.

As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.

If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Founders4Schools are delighted to announce this exciting opportunity to join our fundraising team. You will play a key role in implementing and continuing to shape our ambitious fundraising strategy, so we can help raise the aspirations of every young person across the UK. 

Founders4Schools is an award-winning educational-tech charity which connects young people with inspirational role models to raise their aspirations, to fulfil their potential and to prepare them for the rapidly changing world of work. We offer a simple, free-to-use digital platform which enables teachers all over the UK to connect their students with inspiring business role models (virtually or in-class). Our work aims to tackle inequality by providing equal access to the world of work, to support young people by aligning what they learn at school, with future careers and to provide young people with the confidence they need to take their first steps into the workplace. 

The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 years of senior level fundraising experience, a proven, personal track record of winning and delivering corporate partnerships and experience in writing successful proposals for commercial partnerships and winning bids to trusts and foundations. 

We are looking for a confident, dynamic and resourceful, self-starter with excellent communication and presentation skills, and fluency in writing proposals. You will be experienced in identifying new income opportunities through research and networking, building pipelines in order to meet budgets, and managing internal and external stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate will be confident in managing a fast paced and conflicting workload, have a sales mentality, and be able to think laterally to identify income opportunities. Experience in cause related marketing, fundraising events, digital income streams and growing income strategically through social media are advantageous.

Main duties:  

• Manage and develop a pipeline of new funding opportunities
• Effectively account manage secured partnerships 
• Develop attractive proposals and a case for support to secure long-term corporate partnerships with multi-year commitments
• Develop effective stewardship plans and cultivate relationships to develop new and existing relationships to maximise future funding potential
• Support the organisation and management of donor engagement events and fundraising events
• Write compelling funding bids to secure five figure income levels from trusts and foundations 
• Report to and work with the Director of Fundraising to achieve quarterly targets against budgets
• Deliver other duties as required by the organisation 

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven personal record of delivering an annual income in excess of £400,000
• Experience of identifying and building relationships with new fundraising prospects. 
• Extensive experience in building successful corporate partnerships and sponsorship packages
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent social media knowledge 
• Convincing presentation and negotiation skills
• Experience in organising and managing events (fundraising and stewardship)
• Experience of using a database to manage pipelines and budgets
• Proven ability to work with colleagues from a range of disciplines
• Be passionate about raising the career aspirations of children and young people and supporting employability prospects 

Desirable:

• Good network of prospect funders and partners
• Experience of working on cause related marketing partnerships
• Experience of winning or managing ‘Charity of the Year’ partnerships
• Experience of developing successful fundraising bids and securing income from trusts, foundations or government bodies.

 
Benefits include:

• Home-based, flexible working 
• Professional and personal development
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
• Summer and Christmas team celebrations
• Line management opportunities

Please apply online here with your CV and one page cover letter. Please explain why you want this role, what you would bring to the team and how your skills and experience would enhance our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status

For an informal discussion, please contact the recruiting manager, Laurena Robinson. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews taking place online.

12 month fixed-term contract

Based in Central Reading

ABOUT LAUNCHPAD

Launchpad provides vital information and support for vulnerable individuals, couples and families in Reading who do not have a stable place to live or are at risk of losing their home.  Founded as a soup kitchen in 1979 by students at the University of Reading, the charity now provides a holistic service that works in three ways – we prevent homelessness, provide homes and rebuild lives.

During the global pandemic, Launchpad remained open and our teams have been working tirelessly to ensure extremely vulnerable people in Reading continue to receive the help they desperately need. But this work won’t stop when the lockdown eases – we anticipate there will be even more people in housing crisis because of issues such as evictions, redundancy and mental health.

THIS ROLE

The Fundraising Assistant will play a big part in supporting Launchpad’s vital work over the next year. Whether you are processing donations from our wonderful supporters, ensuring our database (ThankQ) is accurate and up to date or answering emails and calls to the office in Merchants Place– you are a vital part in helping to raise funds for Launchpad, build our community of supporters and have a real impact on local people in need.

You will support the Fundraising team as the first point of contact across community and corporate fundraising, ensuring that good relations are maintained with all Launchpad supporters and they receive the best supporter care experience. Previous experience in a customer services role is required as the right candidate will be articulate over email with a positive attitude and a pleasing telephone manner.

The Fundraising Assistant will also own the financial administration and recording of income received into the fundraising portfolio so will be confident with numbers and the recording of financial information. Previous experience and knowledge of using a CRM system is required, preferably in the not for profit sector, as the right candidate will have excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills with an ability to prioritise, manage a varied workload and work to deadlines.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday, 21 May and interviews will be held on Wednesday, 26 and Thursday, 27 May.

Whilst appointments will always be made on the merits of the application and performance in the selection process, Launchpad is committed to achieving greater diversity, inclusion and equity in our workforce – and actively encourages and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, beliefs or disability.

Focus of the Role

Generation Global is the Institute’s global citizenship education programme. For over a decade we have worked in over 30 countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Europe and the Americas, teaching dialogue skills to teachers and students, and facilitating meaningful global encounters between young people.

The programme has trained over 14,000 teachers and worked with over 550,000 students globally, through its online community and continues to do so through the Ultimate Dialogue Adventure (UDA). Our resources are recognised as good practice by organisations including UNESCO, the Brookings Institution and Club De Madrid, and have been used in the programme’s partnership with governments across the world.

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Fundraising Development Lead who will be responsible for identifying and stewarding funding partnerships to secure the future growth and sustainability of Generation Global.

Situated within the Fundraising and Donor Relations team, and working closely with the Director of Generation Global, you will build on the systems and resources within the fundraising team to drive forward the business development cycle.

This is a new position which requires someone with a proven successful business development and fundraising background from within the international not-for-profit sector.  You’ll have an entrepreneurial drive and a desire to secure Generation Global’s financial position for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the fundraising team to generate and manage new funding partnerships to expand the reach and impact of the programme
• Engage closely with colleagues to build a pipeline of funding opportunities and partnerships to develop new and innovative opportunities for the programme
• Lead the development and submission of bids for Generation Global, including managing inputs from technical teams, and building budgets
• Effectively represent the programme and the team externally at networking opportunities and events
• Ensure business development records and data are up to date and synced into the central CRM database and reported on as appropriate
• Work with colleagues in the Fundraising and Donor team to set and monitor metrics to assess progress against targets
• Manage contractor/ external agency/ team members, where required, to develop and implement business development opportunities
• Work together with the Institute’s fundraising and donor relations team to be aware and sensitive to existing funding relationships or those already being cultivated by the Institute
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, project systems and processes, including those related to safeguarding, security, and legal matters
• Contribute to the alignment of Generation Global with the TBI mission and strategic goals, providing information where needed

Person Specification

• Significant experience in international development working on business development or fundraising  
• Considerable proven experience of successfully identifying, cultivating, securing and managing business development partnerships
• Familiarity with key clients and funders, including bilateral government donors, major grant-giving philanthropic foundations, corporate donors, and high net worth individuals
• Understanding and experience of the global education sector and funding opportunities within that exist within the sector
• Familiarity with a wide range of business development procedures, tools, and opportunities
• A self-starter who is comfortable in a team environment, able to think strategically and produce and implement business plans, with attention to detail, analysis and according to targets and timeframes
• Resilient, self-motivated, and able to inspire, support and coach others
• Advanced understanding of developing and managing proposal budgets and expenditure
• Outstanding interpersonal and presentational skills; able to quickly establish Generation Global’s credibility with funding partners
• A proven ability to inspire, coach and develop others, including people from different backgrounds and cultures
• Proven expertise in programme management and people management at a global level and within not-for-profit sector
• A proactive, self-motivated individual with a passion for achieving social impact
• Fluency in English is essential, and business competency in another European language would be beneficial

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people

We do this within two connected divisions: 

 Government Advisory 

Our Advisory Practice works directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It has both non-profit partners and a client base and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia. We are currently in a rapid expansion phase from c. 18 countries at present, to 30 by December 2022.

 Policy Futures 

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas: 

• Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics; 
• Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and 
• Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world. 

As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are: 

• Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork 
• Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity 
• Optimistic Changemaker: you’ll be focused on results 

TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work.  It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you\'re successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role. 

We are seeking a Senior Fundraising Manager – The role is an opportunity to influence and assist in MyBnk’s fundraising strategy and to generate the revenue to promote MyBnk Vision 2024, taking MyBnk fully national.

You will have a passion for the benefits of financial education. You will gain an appreciation of what it takes to ensure it works, consistently and at scale.

Inclusivity

MyBnk is dedicated to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential.