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Check my CVWe are looking for an innovative fundraiser who can take us to the next level in terms of our individual giving programme. You will have experience of developing and acquiring supporters and enjoy team work.
Kangaroos is a registered charity founded in 1994 that provides a range of fun, inclusive year round clubs and trips out, in and around Mid Sussex, for children and adults with learning disabilities and complex medical needs. With the dedication of our staff, volunteers, trustees and supporters, we strive to enrich the lives of our members and their families. We do not let their disabilities hold them back and enable them, in a safe and supported environment, to participate in social activities that bring colour and joy to their lives.
Our individual giving programme has developed strongly over the past two years, with our investment in a new supporter database (Donorfy) and the promotion of campaigns and appeals. It is a great time to be joining us and the Fundraising Coordinator (Individuals) will have considerable scope to introduce further innovations. This is a part time role circa 21 hours per week. The post holder will have responsibility for acquiring new supporters, encouraging our existing individual donors to progress from making one off donations to giving regular donations, identifying individual donors that may make high value donations and developing approaches that encourage supporters to leave Kangaroos a legacy.
You will work closely with other members of our fundraising team and also with our communications coordinator. We have a flexible hours working policy and our office is based in Wivelsfield, close to Haywards Heath. A mix of working in the office and from home is possible.
If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply button' and send in your CV and a covering letter referring to the job description attached.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, interviews will be held during the week commencing the 22nd March 2021.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are working with a wonderful Christian faith charity who are looking for a part-time Major Donor and Trust Fundraising Manager.
This role will be responsible for cultivating and developing strong relationships with new and existing Major Donors and Trusts. You will lead on creating compelling and bespoke funding proposals and work closely with your team members to develop an innovative major donor strategy.
You will have:
- A demonstrable interest in the Christian faith
- Previous experience working in the charity sector with a strong understanding of Major Donor fundraising
- Experience of securing 5 figure gifts from Major Donors or Trusts and Foundations
- The ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, with strong written skills
Closing date: ASAP
Salary; £21,000 (£35,000 full-time equivalent)
Hours; 21 per week
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Fundraising Executive
Home Based / Worthing
Fixed Term - 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)
37.5 hours
£24,000 - £26,000 p.a. depending on depth and variety of experience in a similar role
St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice near Arundel in Sussex.
Are you a brilliant and passionate direct marketer looking for your next role?
We are looking for a Fundraising Executive to join our Individual Giving and Digital team. This maternity cover role will be supporting our direct marketing and digital activity, including our large lottery programme. Campaigns cover door drops, telemarketing, canvassing, radio and digital. We need you to be an exceptional fundraiser who is driven by data and insight and has a passion for fundraising.
You will be responsible for maximising income through campaigns and supporting the wider team to deliver activity on time and to budget. You will thrive in a busy environment and go that extra mile to make the difference.
Applicants will need experience and a proven track record of managing fundraising campaigns and a role that juggles many priorities. You will have experience of working in a similar role and have an eye for detail with the ability to multitask.
Why not come and use your talents to join a great team and raise money for a fantastic cause.
Closing date: 8 March 2021 Provisional Interview date: 17 March 2021
Benefits included: Enrolment onto our company pension scheme or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme, up to 35 days’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, Free parking, On-site education support, Option to join Healthcare Cash Plan & Corporate Rate Gym Membership
An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful in this role. The safe recruitment of staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.
If you have the passion and drive to succeed, please visit our website for an application form and job description.
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.
The information you provide on your application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not to short-list you for interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Officer
Reference: FEB20211421
Location: Flexible
Salary: £21,718.00 - £24,294.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 6 Months
Do you have the passion, drive, professionalism and enthusiasm to raise funds for the RSPB?
The England team is recruiting for someone to join our dedicated team of fundraisers. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in fundraising and project management. If you have enthusiasm for the work of the RSPB and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills for fundraising, we would like to hear from you.
We are looking for an individual who is super organised, self-confident, friendly, energetic and helpful. You will be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done whilst working as part of a team. With a keen eye for detail, you are confident managing financial and other numeric information. You are a persuasive and versatile writer. You are confident in presenting your case in 1-2-1 or small group situations. You have a proven ability to manage competing priorities to tight deadlines.
In this role, you will need to:
- Identify potential external funding sources and match these to agreed priority work on our nature reserves, projects and core work, as allocated by the Fundraising Manager, in support of RSPB’s aim to save nature
- Complete funding bids tailored to external funding bodies in order to secure income to fund and grow RSPB work. Working with HQ and region/ country colleagues, ensure our funders have an excellent supporter experience with us and raise their awareness and understanding of RSPB
- Identify the requirements of our funders, including communications requirements and manage the delivery of any funding conditions to optimise opportunities and build effective relationships
- Monitor and ensure accurate administration of funding, in line with the teamwork programme and the RSPB’s project management framework to ensure effective governance and transparency
- Produce regular reports to assess progress and action needed against KPIs to ensure agreed annual performance targets are met
- Ensure funder engagement activity is correctly branded, represents our organisational values and follows governance guidelines to build a strong reputation and brand for the RSPB
- Plan and attend appropriate meetings and events in order to manage funder and partner relationships and advocate the work of the RSPB to grow support in order to save nature
Essential skills, knowledge & experience:
- A-level education or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Understanding of fundraising (grants, trusts, businesses) and donor and supporter motivations
- Understanding of and application of project management
- Proven experience in fundraising/ sales and delivering to income targets
- Proven excellent writing skills
- Able to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences
- Persuasive communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence
- Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed
- Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to overcome setbacks in order to get the right outcome for the RSPB
- Able to organise oneself effectively and prioritise work in order to get the right things done
- Able to deliver a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences
- Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Proven experience of relationship development in an outward facing role in the not for profit or private sector.
- Proven experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:
- Degree or equivalent
- Professional or academic qualification in fundraising
- Experience of working with volunteers
- Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising techniques
- Interest in, knowledge of, and passion for nature
Closing date: 23:59, 18 March 2021
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Due to a period of maternity and parental leave, we are looking to appoint a Senior Development and Fundraising Officer for a temporary period of approximately 15 months. The postholder will contribute to the organisation’s overall success by supporting the delivery of our fundraising targets by helping to secure income from Trusts & Foundations, individual giving and the corporate sector. You will be key in strategically supporting and seeking out external funding to provide long term and sustainable philanthropic giving to support the organisation.
The postholder will need a proven track record in successful fundraising from a variety of sources such as the Arts Council, individual giving and trusts and foundations. You will also need to have previous experience of delivering against fund-raising targets and experience of managing sponsor relationships and delivering stewardship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Each year Sightsavers receives over £10m from gifts in the wills of our generous supporters. Administering these gifts sensitively and professionally is vital for us to continue to grow this key income stream and eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities through our work.
Sightsavers are recruiting for a new position, a Legacy Administration Manager who will play a vital role within our growing in-house Legacy Administration team.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Legacy Administration, the Legacy Administration Manager will manage and operate the administration of all legacies received by Sightsavers in the UK and Ireland, liaising with Executors, Solicitors, Trust Corporations, together with Legacy Managers/ Officers at other charities. Key duties include:
- managing and developing our small, dedicated legacy team
- maximising potential funds for Sightsavers, whilst protecting the reputation of the charity
- optimising the collection of legacy income in line with current legal frameworks
- complying with internal and external audit and compliance requirements in relation to legacy administration
- providing a legal and advisory service through the Head of Function
- maintaining all case documentation and records
- responsibility for and managing of the Legacy Officer
About you
We are looking for an individual with outstanding customer service and strong technical and influencing skills as well as bags of tact and diplomacy and a team ethos. You will have:
- previous experience in Charity Legacy Management or equivalent areas of specialism in the legal sector, ideally with managerial responsibility, with the Institute of Legacy Management Certificate CICLA (Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration), STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification or equivalent.
- demonstrable experience of working in a senior position in the legacy department of a charity or Probate department of a firm of Solicitors, Bank or Trust Corporation.
- Good finance and accounting knowledge, particularly estate accounts, investment management and share valuations.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Charity Law legislation.
- Strong knowledge of relevant Probate and Trust Law and procedures. Working knowledge of Data Protection Act.
This is an involved role and further details may be found within the job description.
The team are all currently working from home but once the office reopens, our expectation is that we will need the successful candidate to be able to travel to the offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) at least one day per week. It’s an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 14 March 2021
We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in late March 2021.
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Individual Giving Officer
Full Time or Part Time Roles available, Permanent
Based at our office near Lewes with the option of regular home working
Salary c £25k.
Are you a brilliant direct marketer looking for your next role? Would you like to help give animals a better life?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate, organised, and highly analytical person to join our small, dynamic fundraising team.
You will be joining us at Raystede at an exciting time as we set out to maximise our established Individual Giving programme. We are looking for a highly organised and data driven individual to lead and develop our Individual Giving programme across a portfolio of fundraising activities including regular giving, cash appeals, and face to face fundraising.
You’ll be given plenty of opportunity to lead on new campaigns, work collaboratively on innovative fundraising strategies, and grow your own experience in individual giving, supporter engagement, and direct marketing. You will be analytical, with an eye for design, and the ability to spot a compelling fundraising appeal.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have proven experience in a successful direct marketing, fundraising, or supporter acquisition role.
- Have excellent project and time management skills.
- Love to manage and interpret data with strong analytical and financial skills.
- Are results and target driven, with a can-do attitude.
- Have a passion to go the extra mile, keeping excellent donor care and animal welfare at the heart of everything we do.
If a rewarding and fulfilling career is top of your requirements along with working as part of a great team and giving animals a better life, then this job is for you.
How to apply – application form
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday the 15th March
Interviews will be held on Friday the 26th March
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.