Pecan’s Women’s Hubs are committed to working with women to build fairer futures by promoting the safety, dignity and strength of women affected by the criminal justice system and multiple disadvantage. The Women’s Hubs in Southwark and Lewisham provide gender-specific support and advocacy from two safe and welcoming centres. In addition to 1:1 advocacy support, the hubs run a programme of activities and courses aimed at building skills, confidence and community.

As Fundraising Officer, you will lead on the delivery of a fundraising strategy for Pecan’s Women’s Service, playing a pivotal role in helping us secure future funding and sustainability. You will work very closely with the Women’s Services Manager, as well as Pecan’s Partnership Manager, to develop additional income streams particularly in the areas of digital individual donors and corporate fundraising.

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser with excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain important partnerships, with a strong track record of generating income from diverse funding streams. In return, you will be part of a unique and vibrant women’s specialist service, playing a key role in helping us improve and expand our provision for women facing multiple disadvantages.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Are passionate about equality and social justice
• Want to play a key role in supporting women with multiple disadvantages
• Have experience of fundraising in a women’s service or charity

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new relationships with corporate supporters, community groups and potential high net-worth individuals
• Recruit, manage, and support businesses and potential volunteer fundraisers, helping them to reach their fundraising potential
• Develop digital fundraising output

Key Requirements (specific skills, qualifications required):

• Two years’ experience in fundraising (voluntary or paid)
• Experience of corporate, community, or individual fundraising
• Competent in the use of fundraising CRM system(s)
• Engaging communication skills, both verbal and written

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience of using Blackbaud eTapestry
• Experience in fundraising for a women’s charity or project
• Understanding of the women's charity sector
• Experience of building compelling online and digital fundraising campaigns
• Working knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook etc)

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Please read the job description before applying. To apply please send a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages). In the covering letter please address these questions:

1. Why do you want to work for Pecan?
2. What does Kindness, Belief and Hope mean to you?
3. Tell us about your passion for wanting to support women with multiple disadvantage.
4. What is your experience of fundraising (community/corporate/digital etc)?
5. What relevant other fundraising experience do you have? (include specific examples)
6. What experience do you have of using digital and communication tools for fundraising?
7. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th May 2021, 9am

Post Summary
We are looking for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our small and dynamic fundraising team. The postholder will lead on building our grant income from trusts and foundations, using their strong fundraising and communication skills to ensure that our world leading research team and campaigns have the resources they need to make a difference in Tibet. You will join a friendly fundraising team of four, each member working with a great deal of autonomy in their own area, but benefitting from cross-organisational ideas and support.

The core of this role is:
● Work with our campaigns & research teams to identify funding priorities.
● Build relationships with new and existing funders.
● Write and coordinate applications for funds.
● Ensure grants are managed effectively and reporting to funders is on point.

Worldwide Covid-19, Hong-Kong, and treatment of the Uyghurs has meant public and parliamentary opposition to the Chinese Communist Party has hardened, and interest in Tibet is high. The post holder will seize this momentum and build new and long lasting relationships with funders. The post holder will work closely with senior staff to help build our small but promising grant portfolio into a stable income stream from multiple sources. You will have strong administration skills, be organised, proactive, confident, and have a track record of securing grants. If this sounds like a challenge you would relish, we want to hear from you.

Tibet Watch
Tibet Watch promotes the human rights of the Tibetan people through human rights monitoring, research and international advocacy. We share an office and work as a team with our partner organisation Free Tibet. Tibet Watch’s field research team in Dharamsala, India, is our most important connection to Tibet. Our team of Tibetan researchers document and expose the ongoing human rights abuse and ensure that the world knows about China’s oppression and brutality in Tibet. Our primary means of disseminating information is through our partner organisation, Free Tibet. Our information is also used by national governments, UN bodies, NGOs, campaigning groups and international media.

Our main office is in Brixton in south London, and including the Dharamasala research team and Free Tibet, we are around 15 staff members in total. At present most staff are working from home, and we expect continuing high levels of home working in future. The minimum commitment for time in the office is one day per month. We therefore welcome applicants from across the UK.

Benefits include:
● 25 days pro rata annual leave in addition to public holidays and time off over Christmas.
● Equipment to support remote working.
● Flexible working policy.
● Pension scheme.
● Development and growth opportunities.
● Flexibility around other commitments for part-time staff.
● Interest-free season ticket loans.

Maytree is a unique national charity that provides residential support for those at risk through suicidal thoughts and feelings. We are looking for an outstanding recruit to join the fundraising team in this growing and innovative charity. You will have a proven track record of raising income from Trusts and Foundations and have 3 years demonstrable experience, preferably in a health related charity.

We are looking for a Trusts Officer to support the International Trust and Foundations Team in delivering income for the international projects in India and Malawi.

The Role
Supporting the International Trust and Foundations Team of 3 in delivering the trusts/foundations elements of the fundraising strategy.
Developing a pipeline of charitable trusts and foundations that could support range of the charities projects, programmes and activities.
Relationship management of existing trusts/foundations, including coordinating all commitments for these funders across the charity.
Contributing to and providing regular updates across the organisation to ensure trust and foundation fundraising activity is embedded across the organisation and is aligned with the wider plans and objectives of the charity.

The Candidate
Experience of researching, collating, preparing and submitting multiple funding applications to charitable trusts and foundations.
Successful track record of securing grants from international charitable trusts and foundations.
Experience of developing and maintaining key relationships with trusts and foundations over a sustained period of time and a thorough understanding of how charitable trust and foundations operate.
Proven ability to write detailed budgets to accompany funding applications.
Excellent understanding of why outcomes are important to trusts and foundations and ability to describe the charities activities in this way within bids.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Trusts and Foundations team. You will contribute to the Team's ambitious goals and ultimately help the charity to deliver their vital mental health services. As Trusts and Foundations Assistant you will provide administrative support to the team, manage your own portfolio of smaller trusts and foundations and help to identify new funding opportunities.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, have an exceptional eye for detail and have the ability to manage a varied workload. Whilst some charity experience would be beneficial, this role would be perfect for someone looking to develop a career in the charity sector. An affinity with the work of Combat Stress would be helpful in securing this role.

About the role 

The Prince’s Countryside Fund wishes to appoint a Senior Trust and Foundations Officer to help deliver our ambitious plans for growth. Working with the Senior Manager, External Affairs, a Development Committee, and as part of a small fundraising team, we are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and personable person to join our team, to manage our portfolio of existing trust funders and identify and apply for new streams of funding. 

The postholder will have a track record of securing gifts from trusts and foundations; experience of researching and identifying new funding opportunities; and excellent written and oral communication skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders. They will ensure that all secured grants are well-managed and effectively reported on, and that new funding opportunities are assessed and responded to in collaboration with colleague across the charity.

Core to this role will be writing successful bids and applications to secure grants, managing relationships with funders and evaluating and reporting on funded projects. The postholder will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex information clearly, concisely and persuasively, tailoring their style and content to a range of audiences.

Since its establishment by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010, The Prince’s Countryside Fund has carved out a niche position as a national charity which aims to improve the prospects of family farm businesses and the quality of rural life. We are committed to promoting a confident, robust and sustainable agricultural and rural community which is universally appreciated for its vital contribution to the British way of life and fit to support future generations.

Key elements of the role will be to: 

• Conduct research into new funders for the PCF, working with the Development Committee and using database intelligence

• Proactively explore new avenues for funding; managing and leading the identification of, and approaches to, trusts and foundations, and/or institutional donors

• Prepare and deliver targeted funding applications to trusts, foundations, and/or institutional donors working with the programme teams and, where relevant, directly with partner organisations

• Meet income targets as part of the PCF’s wider fundraising strategy

• Lead on the reporting to trusts, foundations, and/or institutional donors on the delivery of funded projects, drafting high quality reports

• Accurately recording new leads, applications, reporting deadlines and other communication in Salesforce

• Create reports for quarterly Development Committee and Board meetings as required

• Form relationships with PCF’s funders to ensure effective stewardship and work proactively to exceed funder expectations

• Contribute to the implementation of the Fund’s wider fundraising strategy, working with the Senior Manager, External Affairs and the Executive Director.

About you 

This is an exciting, fast-paced and varied role, ideal for someone with a background in trusts and foundations. The post-holder will have outstanding relationship management and commercial skills, be comfortable dealing with senior level executives and have a mature, professional and credible manner. An interest in the countryside, natural environment and rural issues is desirable.

Trusts and Major Donor Officer, London, Animal Welfare Charity - up to £30,000 PA

• Are you a trusts and major donor fundraising professional?
• Do you have a track record of developing relationships for financial support?
• Would you like to work for an international animal welfare charity?

If you are interested in the above, then I would love to hear from you!

I am working with an international animal welfare charity who is seeking a new Trusts and Major Donor Officer who will be responsible for maximising income by developing relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors, and high net worth individuals for financial support. This Trusts and Major Donor Officer opportunity is paying up to £28,000 PA depending on experience.

What's great about this charity?

• Well established international brand
• Agile working policy
• 25 days paid annual leave
• Fantastic notable Patron and Celebrity Ambassadors

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Maximising income by developing relationships with Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors and high net worth individuals for financial support
• Delivering written and verbal fundraising approaches to supporters
• Providing exceptional standards of stewardship to help achieve targets
• Identifying Trusts and grant-giving bodies for potential funding
• Producing reports for funders demonstrating relevant impacts and outcomes
• Developing and nurturing relationships to encourage prospects, high net worth individuals and Major Donors to give at significant levels

You will be successful in this role if you have…

• A record of delivering successful individual applications for funding from Trusts, Foundations, Major Donors and high net worth individuals
• Notable experience in a professional trust fundraising role
• Strong relationships building skills
• Knowledge of fundraising databases (Raiser's Edge would be desirable but not essential)
• Excellent writing skills
• Experience of growing an income stream

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this role, or in learning more about this Trusts and Major Donor Officer role, then contact me ASAP as applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis:

Tel: 0207 269 6338
Email:

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If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

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We have an exciting opening in our Fundraising team for an experienced and driven Trust & Major Donor Officer. 

Mayhew is one of the most effective animal welfare organisations in London, we are a fast-paced rescue and rehoming practice, helping thousands of dogs and cats in need each year. We strive to tackle the companion animal welfare crisis by delivering a broad range of preventative and community-based animal care, education and welfare projects.

We are entirely funded by public donations and our fundraising efforts are pivotal in supporting our mission.

You will be working with a hardworking, passionate, and supportive team. You will be able to communicate with all key personnel, at all levels within the organisation, to obtain crucial data and project details.

Experience in securing significant income and creating new streams of revenue is essential for the success of this role,

Mayhew works in, and supports a diverse community here in London and internationally, therefore, we welcome applicants from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and the LGBT+ community.

If this sounds of interest to you read the Job Description and Person Specification below and apply.

This post offers a new and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic professional to join a relatively new multi-academy trust. You will provide all aspects of book keeping and management accounting services to the schools in the Trust as well as supporting the central finance team.  This role will be critical in ensuring that funds available for educating children are maximised.

The role will play an important part in working with the headteachers and finance staff at each school in supporting annual budget setting, completing monthly accounting and producing high quality monthly management accounts. You will remain abreast of funding and legislative changes that apply to the education sector and will provide the schools with high calibre financial insight to guide the headteachers and Academy Governing Boards in their strategic and financial planning and management

You will regularly visit schools within the Trust to develop a good working knowledge of those schools and deliver the necessary accounting services to a high standard. The role provides the flexibility of working from home when not visiting schools.

The prime responsibility of this role is to the children, families and communities that the Trust serves. 

The Agora Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, there will therefore be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check and self-declaration form, we will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.

Who we are

Support Through Court (STC) is an independent charity which provides much needed practical and emotional support to people dealing with the court process without the benefit of legal representation. Most are frightened of and unfamiliar with the courts and may be facing serious issues that could affect their children and relationships, finances, or the roof over their head. The number of agencies available to support them is shrinking fast so demand for our services is rising month by month.  We are passionate about our vision that no one should face court alone.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Trust Frundraser to work alongside our Senior Trust and Statutory Manager and Fundraising Assisatnt to generate income from small to medium charitable trusts and foundations working towards a departmental target of approximately £400k. The role will involive using the Trust pipeline to coordinate funding applications to both new and existing donors with the responsibility for submitting small and medium applications (up to £15,000). Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information on the role. 

This is an ideal post for someone with at least 12 months fundraising experience or someone with experience of conducting research and writing applications and reports. If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application, further details on how to apply can be found on the Job Description. 

The deadline for application is  midnight Monday 24th May 2021. Interviews will be held via Zoom on Thursday 27th May 2021. If you are shortlisted for the post we will provide you with further information about the interview process by Tuesday 25th May 2021. If you do not hear from us by the interview date, then you should assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

SENIOR FUNDRAISING OFFICER

FULL-TIME

12 MONTH MATERNITY COVER

SALARY: £31,886 per annum (FTE for 37 hours a week)

The charity has experienced significant growth over recent years, with 135 staff and over 34,000 registered unpaid family carers. During this expansion, the charity’s commitment to driving quality improvements has led to an expansion in the nature and extent of services offered, as well as national acknowledgement through a GSK Impact Award.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Fundraising Officer to join us for a period of maternity cover to further develop, drive and implement our Fundraising Strategy and Plan, which is seeking to achieve an annual income target of c.£105,000. During this period, the organization will be review its investment in fundraising with the possibility of reshaping the team to further develop the function.

This post will work across a broad portfolio of fundraising. The post holder will be expected to manage a programme of work including co-ordinating and writing applications to grant-making trusts, supporting community fundraising events and Charity of the Year partnerships, and delivering and growing an individual giving programme.

The Senior Fundraising Officer will be responsible for proactively researching new funding opportunities, stewarding existing funder relationships, and growing our Trust & Foundations portfolio. The role will provide dedicated stewardship and support to existing fundraisers and donors and recruit supporters to raise income and profile. This varied role will also identify and engage SMEs, groups, associations and schools – with the aim of securing long-term charity partnerships.

A good standard of IT Skills is required, including use of databases, Microsoft office and the internet.  The role will require travel across Hertfordshire, so you will need the ability to travel independently, have access to a car and have a full valid driving license.

This is an exciting time to join us as we develop and implement our new Fundraising Strategy in order to grow our fundraised income and develop new income streams.

For informal discussion about the role, please contact Tim Napper.

Closes: Sunday 23rd May 2021 - midnight

Interviews: Friday 4th June 2021

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

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

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

The successful candidate will need:

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

Closing Date: asap

Salary: c£31,000

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

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

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

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

IWGB is looking for its first Fundraising Officer. This will be a key role for the Union as we aim to increase our funding streams and build a sustainable organisation. This role has a big focus on grant applications and maintaining relationships with funders. The Fundraising Officer will report to the Head of HR and Operations. We encourage applications from people who have worked in membership organisations however, this is not essential.

The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is a new and dynamic union which consists of mainly low paid, migrant and/or precarious workers, such as outsourced cleaners and security guards, workers in the so-called “gig economy”, such as cycling instructors and Uber drivers, and foster care workers.

The role is for 2 days (14 hours) per week and is permanent. We can currently offer a mix of remote working and work in our London office with the latter being subject to government guidance. However, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, and for as long as it is unsafe to work in the office, this job will be fully remote. The postholder should ideally be able to commute to our London office. 

Person specification

We expect the successful candidate to have:

• Experience in a similar role - grant writing experience is essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - particularly the ability to write persuasively and deliver engaging content

• Strong relationship management skills which are necessary for communicating with funders

• Reporting skills are essential as this is a frequent requirement from funders

• Some understanding of funding challenges faced by trade unions (or comparable membership based organisations)

Duties will include:

• Writing high quality funding applications to appropriate funding bodies

• Providing updates and project reports to funders as required evidencing the impact of their funding

• Proactively seek out and apply for grant funding from appropriate sources

• Create and maintain strong relationships with IWGB supporters to maximise income 

• Any other duties consistent with the post

Pay and annual leave 

• Annual salary of £25,207 pro rata (£10,082 per year for a 2 day working week)

• Generous leave entitlement of 30 days annual leave per year not including bank holidays (prorated for part time staff)

• We believe in pay parity so everyone at IWGB earns the same hourly rate of pay

Benefits

• Flexibility around working hours

• Working from home options

• 6 months fully paid sick pay from day one of employment

• High employer pension contributions: 6% employee-paid and 13% employer-paid pension

How to apply:

You can download an application form from the ‘Work with us’ page of our website. Please send your completed application form with the subject “Fundraising Officer job application” to us by 25 May 2021. Please let us know in your email where you have seen our advertisement so we can improve our hiring processes. 

Who is the IWGB?

Founded in August of 2012, the IWGB now consists of 12 branches. The branches are highly autonomous and lead on campaigning for better pay and conditions in their industry. IWGB campaigns are known for being bold, vibrant, loud and effective. In addition to campaigning, the IWGB’s Legal Department is also highly active, providing representation on a range of employment matters such as disciplinary processes, grievances, private hire licensing, and employment tribunals. The IWGB organises social events for members, Spanish and English classes, and holds regular meetings where members can engage and feed into policy. We are a democratic organisation with all officials being regularly elected.

As an organisation that fights for workers’ rights, we strongly believe no applicant or employee should face discrimination or harassment based on their gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, age, or marital/domestic partner status. You can read more in the IWGB Statement of Inclusivity. Please let us know if you have any requirements for interview.

The interview process:

We like to be open and up front with what our hiring process looks like so people know what to expect. Please see below the typical steps in our recruitment process.

Review candidates

Once the advertisement has been taken down, a shortlist of candidates will be selected by the hiring committee to proceed to the next steps. All candidates will be informed of their application outcome within two weeks of the closing date, whether or not they’re proceeding to the next stage.

Remote interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Zoom by a panel of IWGB elected officials and/or staff. Candidates will be interviewed by the same panel to ensure consistency. 

Following these interviews, it is possible that there will be a second stage of interviews.

Offer stage

The hiring committee will convene with the goal of selecting and making an offer to one of the candidates. We will offer feedback to people who were interviewed but not selected.

The ClementJames Centre is an award winning charity that empowers the community to release its potential in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas. Our vision is for everyone in our community to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. We achieve this through education, employment and wellbeing support in a safe and compassionate space. We offer:

• Employment Support - Helping people to gain meaningful and sustainable employment. We offer tailored advice and support, mentoring and work skills activities.
• Children & Young People’s Education - Helping young people to learn, flourish and achieve their potential. We provide academic support, mentoring, intensive literacy and numeracy support and aspirational activities.
• Adult Learning - Supporting adults to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills. We offer a wide range of Functional Skills courses and intensive literacy and numeracy support.
• Wellbeing & Support - Empowering people to overcome barriers and challenges and to engage with their own wellbeing. We do this through the provision of information, advice and guidance, and wellbeing support and activities.

All our programmes and services have expanded substantially over the past 10 years and we have exciting plans for further growth. At this important time, we are looking for a high-calibre candidate to join our team as a Fundraising Officer. Effective fundraising is essential to the success of our charity and the fundraising team is an integral part of the charity’s operation, working closely with the staff delivering our programmes and the Senior Leadership Team.

This varied role will require you to work with the Fundraising team to organise, maintain and develop all fundraising streams. Together you will work closely with the CEO, the Fundraising and Development Committee and the Capital Development Board to raise funds from trusts and foundations, events, companies and individual donors. Our fundraisers come to work each day knowing that they are helping to change the lives of thousands of young people and adults each year. 

You will have strong analytical skills, excellent written English, extremely efficient organisation skills, excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the aptitude and ability to learn on the job. Ideally, you will have had previous fundraising experience, you will be able to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and will be highly efficient. You will also have passion and enthusiasm for the mission of The ClementJames Centre.

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for and you want to work with us to help thousands of people in North Kensington to overcome barriers and live fulfilled lives, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

The ClementJames Centre is a welcoming and unique place to work and if you would like to visit us before submitting your application please email us to arrange a phone call.

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At ClementJames, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. If you require the application documents in a different format please do not hesitate to contact us.

Black and Minority Ethnic people are currently under-represented in The ClementJames Centre’s workforce and also within the charity sector. The ClementJames Centre particularly welcomes applications from Black and Minority Ethnic people.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. The ClementJames Centre is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff are required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.