UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

We are looking for a Head of Supporter Growth to join the Marketing Team within the Public Engagement directorate at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK). This is a newly-formed team and directorate, and we are embarking on an exciting period of change to maximise the income, influence and impact we deliver for children.

The Marketing team comprises of a diverse range of marketing skills, with special emphasis on digital, working in cross-disciplinary teams to deliver against a wide range of objectives, spanning every stage of our supporters’ journeys, from initial brand awareness through to leaving a gift in a will.

As the Head of Supporter Growth at UNICEF UK, you will lead on delivering a best-in-class programme to recruit new supporters – across multiple channels and products including core donors, eCommerce customers, product subscribers or supporters leaving gifts to UNICEF in their Will. You will develop strategies to grow our income through delivery of multi-channel acquisition campaigns that engage supporters through positive experiences. You will be accountable for multi-million-pound expenditure and income budgets, and you will work with the other Heads of Marketing to ensure our multi-disciplinary marketing teams are delivering on your strategic objectives.

To achieve this, you will have a track record of successfully developing, implementing and evaluating supporter growth/acquisition strategies in large, complex organisations, that ensure audience-led supporter engagement and deliver agreed key performance indicators.

Position: Community Fundraiser
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home-based, based in the South West/West Midlands, England
Salary: £30,310 - £34,923 per annum and car/broadband allowance plus excellent benefits 
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Community and Events team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is delivering some of the most exciting fundraising in the UK and we’re seeking a talented and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to look after South West England and the West Midlands to join our dedicated Community and Events team.

Our Community Fundraising Team are focused on raising £2m+ working across the UK in 2022. After a successful 2021 fundraising year, this role offers the opportunity to grow community fundraising with the enthusiastic support of people affected by MS, their friends and families, including members of our local groups.

Our team works within a lively and creative fundraising department, where we break down barriers and collaborate to ensure supporters at all levels get the very best service. You’ll be given free rein to develop your skills and experience, while building relationships with grassroots supporters to maximise income.

• You’re likely to be in a similar role for another charity, confident, enthusiastic and with great customer care and communication skills.
• You'll know how work closely with supporters, volunteers, local groups and our wider fundraising team.
• You’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of community and events fundraising and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Most importantly, you’ll be supporter-focused and willing to go the extra mile to support our amazing fundraisers and help them reach their fundraising goals.
• You’ll be home based in SW England/the West Midlands.
• You must have a driving licence.

If you’re enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated by helping others achieve something amazing in support of a cause that means the world to them, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 31 January 2022

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The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to join its busy fundraising team. The applicant will need to be a proactive individual with corporate fundraising and account management experience, joining St Giles at a hugely important time, following the launch of our three year care strategy and ahead of our 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2023. The Corporate Fundraiser will have the opportunity to further develop and implement a successful and profitable corporate fundraising and new business strategy that puts the donor at the centre of all we do.

With the intention of building new CSR relationships to provide growth in voluntary income and support, the post holder will be responsible for St Giles Hospice’s corporate and major donor portfolio. You will be able to engage and communicate with people at all levels both within the organisation and externally to provide the best donor management, supporter journey and to inform and inspire support. The post holder will ensure the longevity and retention of our existing corporate partnerships and demonstrate a proactive approach to securing new donors while ensuring that St Giles Hospice is the charity of choice for the communities in which we work.

With experience securing and managing new business and commercial business account management, the post holder will be an excellent communicator who understand the needs of our supporters and corporate community with the ability to tailor their care journey accordingly. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care with empathy towards the Hospice movement. An understanding of the services provided by St Giles is implicit, in line with our vision, purpose, values and behaviours.

St Giles Hospice is looking for an experienced Regional Fundraiser to join its busy fundraising team. The applicant will need to be a proactive individual with regional fundraising and volunteer management experience to join the fundraising team at a hugely important time following the launch of our three year care strategy and ahead of our 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2023. The Regional Fundraiser will manage, drive and promote all regional fundraising activities within a defined geographical area of the St Giles footprint.

With the intention of building new relationships to provide growth in voluntary income and support, the post holder will be responsible for all regional fundraising activities across their defined geographical area. You will provide the best donor management and supporter journey and to ensure the longevity and retention of our community with a proactive approach to securing new donors and ensure that St Giles Hospice is the charity of choice for the communities in which we work. The post holder will work with the Regional Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a successful and profitable, regional fundraising strategy that puts the donor at the centre of all we do that aligns with the objectives for growth in voluntary income across the fundraising team.

With experience securing and managing new community, in memory and commercial relationships, the post holder will have account management experience, understand the needs of our supporters and adapting asks and the management of supporter care journeys accordingly. You will also be a passionate advocate across the region for Hospice care with empathy towards the Hospice movement. An understanding of the services provided by St Giles is implicit, in line with our vision, purpose, values and behaviours.

Do you want to have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to Swindon’s only adult hospice? Use your passion and skills to make a real difference and join a much-loved charity with its huge supporter base.

We are entering an exciting new era where we must build on our historic success and thrive as we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic and are seeking a Fundraising Manager to grow and develop our income.

What is the role?

As a senior member of the fundraising team, you will primarily be responsible for developing beneficial and lasting networks in the community and across the hospice, continually raising the profile of the charity and championing all aspects of our work to generate income that allows us to deliver our vital services. You will lead on longer-term planning relating to fundraising and engagement, as well as delivering supporter relationships, event planning and implementation, managing income streams, pipelines and exceeding income budgets.

A key element of the role will be to take responsibility for external community support and the internal upskilling of colleagues across the organisation on our fundraising approach, messaging and income generation needs.

In addition, you will lead and develop the Fundraising Community and Events team, to ensure the team deliver operational excellence, meet income targets and work collaboratively to deliver on the strategic aims of the fundraising team.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven background in charity fundraising, sales and/or management with experience of leading teams, developing opportunities and influencing stakeholders and have a proven track record of income growth in previous roles. If you have a good understanding of the charity sector, this would be an advantage.

In return, we offer a great range of employee schemes and benefits, including generous annual leave, free parking on-site, on-site café, employee assistance programme, wellbeing team, generous pension scheme, Blue Light Discount Card and so much more!

Hours: 37.5 per Week – Monday to Friday (Ability to work evenings and weekends is essential).

Interviews will be held on Thursday 10 February 2022.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of leading and motivating teams to meet targets
• Fantastic interpersonal skills with the ability to be engaging
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of fundraising and the voluntary sector
• Experience of initiating, developing and maintaining strong relationships both externally and internally
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and high quality, bespoke presentations, reports & proposals)
• High-level digital & social media skills
• Driver, with a full, current UK driving license

It would also be great but not essential if you have:

• Experience of working with the general public – public speaking an advantage
• Experience of planning and organising events
• Experience of recruiting participants/supporters to achieve goals

Equality & Diversity

Prospect Hospice is committed to encouraging a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our workplace will bring benefits for our people, our business and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, offending background, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

Prospect Hospice is committed to promoting the wellbeing of all adults and children who use our services, ensuring that they live a life that is free from harm, abuse and neglect. We work in an open and transparent way and encourage staff, volunteers, patients and families to raise any safeguarding concerns.

The role

Crohn’s & Colitis UK raised over £6 million this year. Our Supporter Engagement Team provides exemplary customer care to every donor, fundraiser, member and supporter, ensuring that they feel valued and are thanked in an innovative, tailored and appropriate way. As we continue to grow our income our customer care processes will become increasingly important. Stewardship of our growing community will be vital to our success as we keep donors, fundraisers and members engaged in our work and motivated to continue to support us.

Your role will be to engage and inspire through the provision of the highest-quality supporter journeys. You will be creative and innovative in delivering tailored stewardship to encourage repeat support and commitment from members of our community. Your supporter engagement activities are integral to achieving our strategic Income Generation priorities, including raising funds from supporters through exceptional standards of customer care, using high quality information, continuous learning and the development of our supporter care services. As a team manager, you will develop and implement excellent internal processes to ensure supporter stewardship and donor management is robust, consistent and of the highest quality.

About you

You will: 

• be a talented, experienced supporter care professional, adept at building strong relationships fast.
• have the ability to multi-task, be organised, diplomatic, and value collaboration with colleagues and connection with supporters.
• be an experienced manager with the ability to mentor and coach your team.
• be familiar with developing motivational communications via letter, email, social media and telephone in order to inspire and engage audiences.
• have experience of implementing highly impactful stewardship techniques.   

If you like the sound of this position and think you have what we are looking for then it would be great to hear from you.

The future

The charity is at a really exciting point. We are in excellent financial health and moving to a new strategy which will give you the chance to put a personal stamp on the actions we are taking to improve the quality of life for people with Crohn’s and Colitis. 

The Giles' Trust is a leading brain tumour charity based in the West Midlands, set up by brain tumour patient Stine Giles, and her husband, England cricketer Ashley Giles.

We are looking for a senior fundraiser to join the team and help to grow our fundraising strategy and drive us to the next level.

Whilst you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the fundraising programme for The Giles' Trust, you will also have the advantage of being part of the wider University Hospitals Birmingham Charity team - the official NHS Charity for the Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull hospitals.

The post holder will be employed by University Hospitals Birmingham Charity and will report to a Senior Fundraising Manager, as well as reporting to The Giles' Trust Committee.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fundraiser looking to develop their strategic skills as well as grow fundraising income.

Development Manager (Major Gifts Fundraiser)

At the University of Southampton, our aim is to change the world for the better, bringing together realms of academic research, creativity and knowledge to have a truly collaborative and ground-breaking impact. We care about the challenges that humanity faces, and work to support others on a global scale.

In the Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR), our job is to galvanise our community to solve these challenges and to make a difference. Would you like this to be your job too?

About the role

This important position is responsible for raising significant philanthropic income to help advance the University. Building personal, creative and rewarding partnerships with individuals and organisations, this position is crucial in connecting donors with Southampton’s fantastic research and education. Working amongst world-leading researchers and managing a varied portfolio of interesting, generous and engaging alumni and supporters, you will get to see truly life-changing impact in action.

You will line-manage a fundraising colleague and oversee our Special Gifts Programme (£1,000+ donations). You will be based in the Development Team where you will work alongside other brilliant fundraisers who share years of experience but are equally eager to learn from the expertise and perspective of others. Our current priorities cover an innovative student scholarship programme and a range of medical research projects. There are exciting times ahead as we plan for our new campaign, ensuring this is a varied, enjoyable and rewarding role.

About you

You will be a confident, engaging and enthusiastic fundraiser, motivated by seeing the impact of philanthropy. You will have demonstrable experience of working face to face with donors on 5/6-figure+ gifts and recognise the personal and creative approach required to engage with each partner you work with. You will be an excellent writer, with expertise in creating compelling proposals and personalised stewardship communications. You will have a desire to enable interesting opportunities to connect with, cultivate and steward your donors and you will be tenacious and creative in attracting new contacts, ensuring a positive future of philanthropic support for Southampton.

About us

We are planning our first University-wide fundraising and engagement campaign, involving more alumni and supporters with Southampton so that we can change the world. With the full support and investment of University leadership, we are excited to be growing our team considerably.

We need people with intellectual curiosity and different ideas. We need people with direct experience or transferable skills and the interest and drive to take on a new challenge. We are actively determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our inclusive and flexible team. Every day will be different, you will meet incredible people and the rewards will be huge.

This could be a career-defining opportunity and we want to hear from you. See Join ODAR to learn about our team and current opportunities. If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Joanna Watts, Senior Development Manager. Please do contact us if you feel you don’t meet all of the selection criteria and want to discuss the role further.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering exclusively with Terrence Higgins Trust to help them recruit for a Senior Corporate Fundraiser. THT are the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support people living with HIV and amplify their voices, and help the people using their services to achieve good sexual health. They have ambitious plans to end HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030 and this role offers an exciting opportunity to engage companies in supporting this vision.  

This post is offered on permanent full time basis paying £34,085 per annum (inclusive of LW, £31,200 without) to be home based with some office-based meetings in London and a need to go to meet potential partners.  

As Senior Corporate Fundraiser you will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to create, build and grow corporate and strategic partnerships at THT.  You will produce creative, high level pitches and proposals for exciting, new partnerships as well as managing existing partners and networks. Together, you will deliver the Corporate fundraising strategy; you will build strong internal relationships so that partnerships can grow to be multifaceted across THT.  You will deliver outstanding customer service to all our partners and prospects, managing income and working to your own set KPI's. 

They are looking for an experienced corporate fundraiser with a track record of working on existing partnerships and helping to establish new partnerships. The ideal candidate will be immediately available and keen to hit the ground running. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.  We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.  

The Senior Fundraiser will work closely with other members of the hospital charity, and will be responsible for developing and delivering the Charity’s in memoriam and legacy giving programme.

The post is suitable for someone with a minimum of 12 months experience in fundraising.

The role will include:

• Create a sustainable legacy pipeline for UHB Charity and to ensure that legacy income increases and continues to be a strong element of our voluntary income.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with those leaving gifts in memory including thank you events for these supporters.
• Be the first point of contact for all enquirers about in memory giving and gifts in wills for all supporters, patients and families.
• Plan, develop and deliver an In-memoriam action plan which will maximise future income
• Organise and execute events to raise awareness about leaving a legacy to the Charity as part of the legacy stewardship plan.
• Act as an ambassador for legacy marketing, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the importance of legacies to the organisation.
• Develop and implement the ‘Will Month’ campaign and oversee on-going and new relationships with local solicitors and develop materials for them to promote legacy giving to the Charity.
• Devise and manage appropriate donor journeys and accompanying communication plans for legacy pledgers and develop donor profiles to better understand the profile of potential legators.
• Shape, plan and deliver a cross – organisational legacy action plan which will maximise future income.
• Engage in other areas of fundraising where there are opportunities to meet supporters and/or volunteers to help promote legacy giving and build relationships.
• Working alongside the finance team to report on legacy income, pipeline and to liaise with solicitors and executors of estates.
• To work with and deliver clear objectives and key performance indicators.
• To proactively contribute to the achievement of targets and the ongoing fundraising success of the Charity as a whole and to be a supportive, effective and integrated team member.

For full details please download the job description and person specification below.

This is a full time post in the Fundraising Team at University Hospitals Birmingham Charity (‘UHB Charity’), the official NHS Charity for the four hospitals of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital.

The post offers the opportunity for office working at any of our four hospital sites with the opportunity for some home working as suits the job holder and line manager.

Location: Islington, London, if based outside of London the role will be home based however travel to London will be necessary

Salary: £27,975-£32,775 per annum inclusive if based in London and £25,800-£30,300 per annum inclusive if based outside of London

Hours: 35 hours

Closing date:  1 February at 10.00am

Interview date: 10 February

This is a permanent position. 

Are you a Special Events professional looking for your next step in the sector?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join JDRF as Special Events Fundraiser as part of the Special Events Team which sits within High Value Partnerships.

You will take lead responsibility for the operational management and delivery of a number of JDRF Special Events including gala dinners, receptions and cultivation events. You will support committee-led and third-party Special Events as well as collaborating with internal teams on delivering events, including the bi-annual Patrons’ Club Reception. You will also support the Special Events Manager in the development and implementation of JDRF’s Special Events strategy.

As a highly creative and confident fundraiser, you will be given the scope to develop existing events as well as creating new and innovative events to increase fundraising as well as raising awareness of JDRF. Relationship building (both externally and internally) is a key part of the role and an integral part of working for JDRF so you will have excellent interpersonal and stewardship skills.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• Managing successful Special Events within the charity sector
• Developing event plans and materials creatively and innovatively
• Building relationships with high level supporters, senior volunteer committees and external suppliers
• Achieving and delivering budgets
• Working well on own initiative and cooperatively as a team

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.

As an employer we offer:

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days and bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• Season ticket and cycle loan
• Pension scheme

JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

Are you an ambitious fundraiser looking for the next step in your career? Would you like to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities? We need a proactive community and events fundraiser to develop and deliver a sustainable plan to engage our local community.

Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy, and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.

Main responsibilities:

• You’ll seek out opportunities and build vital relationships with local groups, organisations, businesses, schools, and individuals to grow our income
• You’ll create, plan, and deliver a range of income streams through different activities, campaigns, and events
• As well as growing our supporter base, you’ll make sure their journey and overall experience is first-class, providing a high level of engagement and support

This is a new and exciting position at Share, ideal for an enthusiastic and creative self-starter to make income generation an important part of our future. You’ll have great flexibility to carry out the role, with hybrid working from home and on-site, and flexible hours to suit your schedule. You’ll have the added support of a specialist fundraising consultant who’ll mentor and coach you for the first six months to help you settle into the role.

The role would be performed on a minimum of 3 days a week (21 hours per week). We are flexible and understand the potential to grow this role with more time. We would also look to appoint at 4 days (28 hours) or 5 days (35hours) a week, depending on the candidate.

About you:

• You’ve worked in community or events fundraising in the voluntary sector so you understand the importance of building relationships and maintaining high levels of supporter stewardship
• You’re an excellent, persuasive communicator and you know how to create engaging and compelling arguments, both written and in person, to encourage donations
• You’re very organised, with meticulous planning and excellent time management skills
• Ideally, you’re comfortable working with numbers and budgets but help with this will be given if needed
• Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all

Full job description and person specification can be found at the vacancy page of our website and attached here.

Why work for us?

Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.

Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests, and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.

We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.

We’ve been praised for our thorough induction process and supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.

How to apply

This post is initially offered as a temporary contract for 18 months.

We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience. 

Please submit your CV and a personal statement addressing the criteria listed in the Job Description/Person Specification, and the equal opportunities form available to download at the bottom of this page.

If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.

This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please get in touch.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Community and Events Fundraiser

We are looking for a Community and Events Fundraiser to support the delivery of the charity’s work by securing income.

Position: Community and Events Fundraiser

Location: Home based (throughout England and Wales, with possibility to work in Walton-on-Thames or Cardiff offices)

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours

Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 pro rata (depending on experience)

Contract: One year fixed term with possible extension

Benefits: Excellent benefits package including 35 days per year pro rata (inclusive of bank holidays), Employer Pension contribution of 5%, Death in Service benefits, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity for flexible working.

Closing Date: Thursday 27 January

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply early.

The Role

As Community and Events Fundraiser, you will support the delivery of securing income through providing excellent donor stewardship which inspires individuals, groups and local corporates to maximise their giving and organising, marketing and delivering a mass participation and third party events programme.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Grow the individual supporter base of the charity by identifying, researching and implementing new ways to approach potential supporters
• Work with the fundraising team to implement and facilitate stewardship of donors
• Research, identify and implement new fundraising income streams
• Make links with schools, organisations and community groups in order to develop support
• Identify, propose and develop corporate partnerships
• Give talks to community/supporter groups where it is deemed of benefit to do so
• Develop and manage development committees
• Recruit and manage volunteers
• Manage the charity’s challenge event income for England and Wales
• Work within the guidelines of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising best practice
• Ensure all fundraising activities collect and manage donor data in accordance with relevant legislation
• Deliver work projects against agreed targets
• Raise the profile and awareness of the charity through marketing and communication channels

About You

As Community and Events Fundraiser you will have an understanding of general fundraising methodologies and approaches.

You will have experience of:

• Delivering successful community fundraising activities.
• Marketing and managing events.
• Developing relationships across a wide range of external customers including individuals, groups and companies.
• Managing projects ensuring completion within budget and deadline.

When applying for this role you will be asked to submit a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.

About the Organisation

The charity improves the health and wellbeing of children and adults through the healing power of live music. Every year, professional musicians share live music with over 100,000 people from across the UK, who may not otherwise get to experience it. This includes those living with dementia, mental health problems, or who are seriously ill. 

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in the workforce and is committed to safeguarding. This role will require a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or equivalent check

You may also have experience as a Fundraising Manager, Regional Fundraising Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Events Fundraiser, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Income Generation, Senior Community Fundraiser, Area Fundraiser, Challenge Events, Individual Giving, etc. Community Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Fundraising, Event Fundraiser, Events Fundraising, Challenge Fundraiser, Challenge Fundraising

Context

This post is part of the student fundraising team. You will work with universities across the UK to maintain relationships with university partners and recruit student volunteers to take part in international and UK fundraising challenges.

Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol but the role is flexible and is open to anyone wishing to work from home.

Purpose

To work as part of our events fundraising team in organising, recruiting and resourcing our student overseas treks and other student events.

Reports to

The Senior Fundraising Manager will be responsible for your post and will ensure you have been given appropriate responsibilities and tasks. This will include monitoring your performance, ensuring you are well supported, and providing feedback as you progress.

Responsibilities

Key tasks and fundraising activities to be undertaken with appropriate support

· Attending meetings and presenting to student groups across the UK

· Promoting the MRF student programme to universities across the country, developing and building relationships

· Promotion and recruitment of student challenge events both face to face and via the telephone

· Provide account management for university partners

· Provide donor care and support for student challenge participants

· Maintain simple records of financial information relating to events

· Produce progress reports

· Identify and implement ways of solving problems and exploiting new opportunities

· Provide assistance in the running of other fundraising events and activities

General, personal & developmental

· Contribute to internal newsletters and supporter communications.

· Maintain required records of supporter relationships

· Support all colleagues and communicate your work and needs openly and effectively.

· Establish efficient and effective working relationships and communication with internal and external stakeholders

· Take responsibility for own development and training needs, in consultation with line manager.

· Keep abreast of the charity’s work programmes, and of current developments in the field of meningitis and septicaemia

Frequent travel to universities in the UK, some overnight stays. (Expenses and time off in lieu for approved work away from the office in line with charity guidelines)