Why are we looking for you?
LivedHealth CIC is looking for a part time Trusts Fundraiser with a track record of successfully raising funds from trusts and foundations to join our team. Building on LivedHealth’s success of receiving start-up funding from Wellcome Trust, we wish to bring on board an experienced trusts fundraiser to help LivedHealth deliver its ambitious plans for growth.

What is LivedHealth?
LivedHealth is a newly-established digital health startup. We are a free, online video resource that shines light on difficult long-term health challenges. Expert insiders—patients and professionals—tell it like it is.

Founded in September 2020, LivedHealth is a Community Interest Company (CIC); a non-profit social enterprise limited by guarantee. We are a team of four with an aim to change the face of public engagement in health. We believe health information is more effective when it’s powered by lived experience. 

LivedHealth is currently producing video content for and with two health communities: Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. You will be joining the organisation at a really exciting time as we will be expanding our operations to a further long term health challenge in due course.

Key elements of the role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive and personable Trusts Fundraiser to join our team. The Trusts Fundraiser will have a proven 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. 

Overseeing grant funding applications of around £5-20k, the Trusts Fundraiser will develop a portfolio of donors and work with the team to establish a successful grants programme. The Trusts Fundraiser will be coached and developed by the senior fundraising team to work on £50k+ bids during 2022.

The Trusts Fundraiser will deliver consistently high-quality account management through administration, development, and stewardship of a portfolio of charitable trust and foundations. The Trusts Fundraiser will proactively research potential new charitable trusts and foundations using a variety of resources such as FundsOnline, Grants Online, New Trust List, Charity Excellence etc. 

What you’ll need to bring:

• A demonstrable track record of securing gifts from trusts and foundations

• An ability to write and submit a regular stream of applications;

• Identifying and developing relationships with grant makers that can be matched to our funding priorities;

• Experience of researching and writing high-quality, well-structured and persuasive communication materials, and delivering convincing verbal presentations;

• An understanding of funders’ needs, and how to meet these needs through thorough and relevant research, and creating compelling applications for support;

• Ability to work alongside project teams to draw out required information while they are focused on day-to-day delivery;

• Stay appropriately networked and keep abreast of trends, news, events and deadlines across the sector, including regular engagement with Institute of Fundraising Special Interest Groups and events

• Proactive work ethic and self-motivating;

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;

• Ability to work to tight deadlines;

• Ability to work on a variety of tasks at any one time;

• Ability to develop your own work plan and manage your time effectively.
   

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the position of Trusts Fundraiser, please send your CV via the button below by 5pm on 29 November 2021, along with a cover letter with that explains why you are the right person for this role based on the person specification above.

Interviews will be held over video call.

We’re looking for a talented and tenacious fundraiser, with strong communication and relationship building skills to join our team. Is that you? 

About the role

As a Senior Trusts Executive you’ll build on and expand our Trusts Mailing Programme as well as manage a portfolio of smaller Trusts and Foundations, donating up to £50,000  (and higher, depending on experience).

You'll provide a high level of personalised donor care and stewardship to encourage and maintain long term support to the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

You'll enjoy taking the initiative to research, develop and engage with new prospects, helping to deliver fundraising strategy, in line with the wider Philanthropy team's objectives, and achieve ambitious income targets.

Everything we do comes back to funding lifesaving research for all heart and circulatory conditions including heart failure, stroke and vascular dementia. The donations we receive are used to make people’s lives healthier and longer. As part of the philanthropy team, you’ll make a significant impact funding the advancement of our life saving research in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart and circulatory diseases.

This is a dual location role, with your working time split between your Home and our London Office. This will allow us to unlock our best work for our cause, blending the best of home and office working.

About you

With experience in working in a high value major gift environment, you'll have previous project management experience and will be able to write compelling proposals and reports.

Ambitious and analytical you'll be able to interpret complex data and communicate it compellingly and present a convincing case. You’ll have experience in managing spreadsheets and budgets and be conversant with Microsoft packages, BBEC and Raisers Edge.

You’ll have a flair for building long-lasting relationships quickly and will be able to provide a high level of personalised donor care and stewardship to encourage and maintain long term support.

An innovative and creative thinker you'll be able to help identify and maximise funding opportunities and be knowledgeable of trusts and foundations fundraising with an understanding of the resources available.

You’ll have strong communication, networking and influencing skills able to engage with both external and internal stakeholders and enjoy building a collaborative working environment.

About us

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. It sits at the heart of our People Experience. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.

How to apply

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Civitas Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a great charity focused on working with those living with older age and committed to fighting loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are.The charity looks to inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Trust and Foundations Manager to join the charity to work alongside the fundraising and service teams across the UK to help deliver on the charity’s fundraising strategy and enable the charity to substantially increase income. As Trust and Foundations Manager, you will be required to support in the development and delivery of a six-figure income target from new and existing trusts and foundations and to grow multi-year support. The role is home-based within the UK.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have a successful track record of meeting income targets. Candidates will be proactive, entrepreneurial and thrive on seeking out new funding opportunities to deliver income growth. You will have good knowledge of budgeting and financial control. A persuasive personality with excellent interpersonal and communications skills both verbal and written is essential for this role. You will have experience of planning, analysis, monitoring and evaluation. You will possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team context, supporting colleagues and working independently when required. 

Please apply immediately or enquire with Civitas Recruitment for further information, early applications are encouraged.

INVITATION TO QUOTE FOR:

Fund for the Future Endowment Appeal – Freelance Support

DURATION:

To be discussed on appointment based on 40 days’ work.

DEPARTMENT:

Development. Working to support the Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant

INTRODUCTION:

The Fundraising team at Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (Registered charity no. 503717-R)  is seeking to appoint a fundraising professional on a freelance basis to support its Fund for the Future endowment appeal; which is match funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The ideal appointee will have a broad experience in all areas of fundraising covering Trusts and Foundations, Major Donors, Individual Giving, and events.  

About Us:

Established in 1967 the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (IGMT) is one of the UK’s largest independent museum Trusts and custodian of some of the nation’s most significant industrial heritage; including Coalbrookdale, which is regarded as one of the most important historic landscapes in the World. All of its collections are Designated indicating the cultural value and national significance of all the objects, building and monuments in the collection. As one of the UK’s first sites to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1986 for “Ironbridge Gorge’s universal significance for its unique role in the development of the Industrial Revolution” it remains one of only 32 sites in the country to receive this global recognition. The Trust has two charitable aims of education and heritage conservation; operates 10 museums; cares for 35 scheduled monuments and listed buildings; which collectively tell the story of the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The Work:

The fundraising team is seeking to appoint a freelancer to support its work to raise match funding for an endowment grant awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF).

Aims and Outcomes:

To support the team to raise £500k, by March 2023, in donations from existing donors and new supporters through a range of fundraising tactics.

IGMT is looking for a candidate to provide support for:

• Implement a robust cultivation plan that will increase donations to Fund for the Future 
• Review and develop IGMT’s online giving and digital fundraising strategy, to increase  donations through the IGMT’s website, JustGiving, AmazonSmile, Nectar Giving and contactless donation points
• Support the team on major fundraising events already planned for 2022
• Manage applications to Trusts and Foundations
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to develop strong and compelling fundraising communications for supporter mailouts and newsletters; as well as creating regular fundraising messaging for IGMT’s social media channels and LinkedIn
• Support the Fundraising Manager to develop public fundraising and individual giving

We are seeking a candidate with the following experience and expertise:

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing a broad range of fundraising tactics either in an employed or freelance capacity
• Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and time critical workload to deliver against set targets
• A broad understanding of current fundraising priorities, professional practice and standards
• The ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with individuals and organisations at all levels

Excellent communication skills:

• The ability to contribute to regular e-newsletters and online content, writing promotional text for appeals. High quality communication with potential donors
• The ability to participate at cultivation events such as Business Bridge Networking events, donor lunches, and hold one to one meetings with potential supporters (face to face, virtual, via telephone)
• Good IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office, the ability to use a CRM system and video conferencing platforms (Teams/Zoom)

IGMT will consider applications from agencies, individual freelancers, or a team of freelancers. Candidates from across the UK are eligible to apply on the basis that, as a minimum, monthly attendance at the office in Shropshire is feasible. 

Our commitment to diversity and equality is a long-standing one and we are keen that our fundraising work draws on and reflects the full range of backgrounds and perspectives to be found in our society. We are looking to increase representation from disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people, those from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds within our workforce so we particularly encourage freelancers from these backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for this project work.

Timescales:

Timescales are flexible and subject to change based on there being an urgent need for this support. Early applications will be welcome as an appointment may be made prior to the deadline based on suitable submissions. Currently, the following timescales apply:

• Invitation to quote closes: 5pm Thursday 9 December 2021
• Interviews: Tuesday 14 December 2021
• Successful applicant notified: Thursday 16 December 2021 (at the latest)
• Project work commences: Subject to discussion at interview

Project budget:

£10,000 for 40 days work (£250 per day) including VAT and any expenses.

Please note, as this is a freelance opportunity the successful applicant will be responsible for arranging their own National Insurance and tax.

Interested in applying?

To express an interest in this project, please email your CV and a covering letter  no later than 5pm Thursday 9th December 2021.

Please include at least two references, or testimonials from similar projects you have delivered that will support your expression of interest.

Applicants will then be contacted to arrange an in-person or online interview on Tuesday 14 December 2021 with IGMT’s Museum Development Director and Fundraising Manager.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Are you passionate about helping to build strong communities where every child is supported to succeed?

If so, Right to Succeed is looking for a committed and highly skilled fundraising professional for the position of Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager. 

Right to Succeed is a fast-growing national charity, working to deliver place-based and educational change in the most disadvantaged communities. Together, alongside their local and national partners, Right to Succeed delivers coordinated, impactful programmes aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people, their families and wider communities. 

Supporting the Head of Fundraising, and working alongside an existing Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager,  we are looking for a new Trust and Statutory Fundraising Manager who will have extensive experience in the following three areas:

• submitting fundraising applications and bid writing;

• researching and identifying fundraising opportunities;

• maintaining excellent donor relations through arranging events and providing high-quality reporting.

This is an exciting time to join Right to Succeed. We are a small but ambitious fundraising team, which gives you the opportunity to shape the future of our work as we grow, while making a real difference to the most disadvantaged young people in the country.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification via CharityJob.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has excellent written and verbal communication skills to be part of our busy fundraising team. You’ll have some experience of writing grants to trusts and foundations and in forming partnerships with a range of funders such as trusts and foundations, industry leading organisations and CSR organisations. You’ll also be helping us to formulate a strategic fundraising plan.

In2scienceUK’s aim is to promote social mobility and diversity in science, technology, engineering and maths. We do this by leveraging the skills and passion of researchers and STEM professionals to support young people from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress to degrees and careers in STEM.

 The Development Officer role is an exciting role which will enable the delivery of an expanded programme in 2023. Your main responsibility will be the strategic planning and delivery of the in2scienceUK fundraising strategy. Your specific duties will include:

Planning and strategy

• Development of a creative fundraising strategy which will include leveraging support of trusts and foundations, universities, STEM companies, research institutes, science societies as well as individuals and corporate support
• Researching grants from Trusts and Foundations and writing exciting applications
• Ensure clear and on brand messaging of our charity, its programmes and impact
• Overseeing the development of new fundraising projects
• Reporting and disseminating grant and project outcomes
• Maintaining and managing our funders database.

Delivery

• Formulate high quality fundraising materials to engage new funders.
• Manage and support current major relationships and coordinate the input of staff, trustees and other stakeholders in the management of these relationships.
• Attend meetings to ensure key stakeholders remain updated and engaged in our work.
• Speak with potential funders to inspire them to support our mission and following up with well formed proposals.
• Represent In2scienceUK at events as appropriate, particularly local business networking groups and events involving local universities, research institutes and science societies.

Communications and team work

• Play an active role in the In2scienceUK team, and across the organisation as a whole, upholding In2scienceUK’s values and behaviours and fostering good working relationships and enhanced communications with colleagues.
• Understand and comply with charity law and Fundraising Code of Practice with respect to corporate fundraising.
• Keep abreast of CSR commercials and not for profit news and events including fundraising tools and skills development.
• Track, analyse and report upon performance using agreed performance measures. This will include summary reports on accounts.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure proper observance of and adherence to all In2scienceUK’s policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for personal administration and efficient organisation of all activities.
• Other relevant duties as determined by the line manager.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of income-generation
• Experience of giving presentations, pitches and a proven ability to close deals
• An understanding of trusts and foundation grant writing
• Enjoys public speaking and spreading the word about In2scienceUK
• Ability to build and develop effective relationships with partners at all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to write clear, accurate and appealing text for different audiences including marketing materials
• Be able to write marketing material and press releases
• Highly accurate with a strong attention to detail when handling information
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Excellent IT skills to enable the production of appealing and professional Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work with external partners and manage sponsorship relationships.

Desirable

• Experience of gaining funding agreements through high quality applications to Trust and Foundations
• Experience of selling sponsorship or media packages to companies
• A passion for written marketing

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has big ambitions for the future, and the same goes for the charity that supports its efforts.

This role is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a proactive fundraising approach for the charity, and also to help shape how the charity grows in the future, building on the high value that the local population places on local NHS services.

Main duties of the job

The trustees are looking for someone who can demonstrate a strategic and systematic approach to charity management, has a track record of leading high performing teams, and the proven ability to develop and deliver fundraising campaigns that exceed expectations.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, a flexible approach to managing the demands of the role, and the skills to build strong relationships with existing and potential supporters. In return they will join a supportive and friendly team in an organisation that is committed to being a great place to work.

Working for your organisation

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health services for children and adults across Stockport and the High Peak. Stepping Hill Hospital treats over 500,000 patients per year and community health services are run across 24 sites in Stockport.

There are many great reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff. In order to continually improve all aspects of our patient experience, we rely upon having a highly skilled, motivated, diverse, productive and patient focussed workforce.

We are constantly improving how we work with staff and this is reflected in the awards we have been awarded, which can be seen on our website.

We care

We respect

We listen

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will develop and manage a fundraising function on behalf of the Trust’s charity, working with both volunteers and staff. They will develop and implement a long term fundraising strategy for the charity, maximising donations, legacies and gifts to support the charity in achieving its objectives.

The post holder will take the lead on developing and implementing major fundraising appeals, including organising events and activities that not only maximise fundraising for the charity but also positively raise its profile and that of the Trust it supports.

Main duties and responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage a fundraising function for the Trust’s charity, including the day to day management of staff and volunteers.
2. Develop and implement an overall fundraising strategy for the charity, maximising donations, legacies and gifts to support the charity in achieving its objectives.
3. Build and maintain positive relationships with external donors, including, patients, relatives, corporate and charitable organisations.
4. Identifying high net worth individuals and potential major donors, and matching them with projects, services and initiatives that they may be interested in supporting.
5. Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, both individually and within teams, to identify projects to support and also encourage and support fundraising activities for the charity.
6. Develop and implement Trust-wide policies and procedures that support the effective operation of fundraising activity and the overall effective operation of the charity.
7. Ensure that all fundraising activities undertaken on Trust premises or to support the Trust charity are co-ordinated and planned in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures, and Charity Commission guidance.
8. Organise fundraising events, often in partnership with individual fundraisers or other organisations, to maximise donations and positive raise the profile of the charity.
9. Plan and implement major fundraising appeal (ie in excess of £1m), as identified by the charity and within agreed timescales.
10. Work with wards, departments and services to identify and support smaller fundraising appeals (ie up to £100,000) in line with the charity’s objectives.
11. Ensure all promotional literature is produced in line with the charity’s corporate identity and maximise opportunities to positively raise the profile of the charity.
12. Develop and maintain database that tracks donations, legacies and gifts; supports relationship management, and enables the production and analysis of reports to inform the Charitable Funds Committee.
13. Research new income streams, write bids and applications for funding, and work in partnership with other charitable organisations on joint bids that meet the charity’s objectives.
14. Take part in fundraising activities and promotional events that raise the profile of the Charity, including activities that are outside core office hours.
15. Support the effective operation of the Trust’s Charitable Funds Committee, including compiling reports, making presentations, and providing fundraising advice to members.
16. Work with other members of the Trust’s Communications Team to maximise the opportunity for positive publicity from fundraising activities, gifts and legacies.
17. Develop systems and processes to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of fundraising activities, including achievement of financial targets, involvement of fundraisers and volunteers, and opportunities to maximise positive publicity for the charity.
18. Use evaluation information to continually improve fundraising activities and the operation of the charity’s fundraising function.

Background

The Karen Hilltribes Trust (KHT) is a UK registered Charity that has worked in Northern Thailand for the past three decades. Our mission is to partner with Karen communities to improve their health, livelihoods, and access to education. By taking a holistic approach to the complex socio-economic issues at hand, we aim to achieve sustainable change by empowering Karen communities to improve their own lives.

An exciting opportunity to join our small, dedicated team and support the growth of the organisation’s income through its next stage has arisen.

Main Purpose of The Position

The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Thai-Karen team and Director of KHT to secure funding to support the successful operation of the charity and implement projects in KHT’s three key programme areas: Community Health; Sustainable Livelihoods; and Access to Education.

The role will be primarily desk based but with opportunities to travel to the field to support fundraising activities. The successful candidate will be directly responsible for:

• Developing and implementing KHT’s fundraising strategy with support from the Director;
• Managing a pipeline of funding opportunities and applying for grants from foundations, corporations, and individuals;
• Supporting the development and implementation of KHT’s CSR strategy to better engage corporations;
• Implementing KHT’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it provides funding to KHT’s projects;
• Ensuring donors are engaged with high quality materials to support donor stewardship.

Person Specification

You’ll likely have:

• Several years of experience in a relevant role fundraising for registered charities.
• Demonstrable success in securing funding through grant applications and by engaging donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-level written communications in English and adapt writing style for an array of different audiences.
• Knowledge of Charity Commission/Fundraising Regulator regulations pertaining to fundraising.
• High level of computer literacy and a proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Confidence to present the work of the charity to donors and supporters.
• Capable of working within different cultures and with teams from different economic and cultural backgrounds, where English might not be the first language.
• Well organised, able to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.
• Have a proactive, flexible, and patient attitude.
• Right to work in the UK.

Other skills that would be useful:

• Experience of using Donorfy.
• Experience working with analytics and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to drive website performance.
• Experience working with social media analytics to drive social media engagement.
• Experience of working in international development or for a small UK charity.

Benefits

• £25,000 FTE for 21 hours a week.
• Opportunity to travel to Thailand, with at least one paid visit per year if travel allows.
• Flexible and remote working whilst in the UK.
• 5% employer contribution to pension after probationary period.
• 25 days per year FTE paid holidays, plus bank holidays in England and Wales

Headliners (UK) is seeking to recruit to this newly created role to enable the charity to grow its income.

We are looking for a dynamic Fundraising Officer, with some relevant prior experience, who can take responsibility for specific tasks within our fundraising operations and support the team to achieve great things!

In this role, you will be responsible for developing the charity's fundraising programme, developing and delivering sustainable income from charitable trusts and foundations and other diverse fundraising sources.

As Headliners (UK) embark on finding more ways to support young people to recover from the impact of COVID 19, we are seeking an experienced Fundraising Officer to nurture existing and develop new funding relationships to grow our income and facilitate the development of our charitable programme.

Specifically you will:

• Develop and drive plans to achieve robust income targets with existing and new trusts and charitable foundations
• Develop and submit compelling proposals and applications of the highest standard to secure both restricted and unrestricted funding
• Proactively develop the trusts pipeline, with a particular focus on large and medium trusts.
• Innovatively seeking new sources of fundraised income, digital fundraising and development of the charity’s supporter base.

To be considered for this role and to hit the ground running, you will need demonstrate a solid track record in raising funds, be a team player and an excellent communicator. The role will be based remotely with some travel to our UK office locations if required.

If you think you can make a significant difference to young people with your fundraising experience, please get in touch, apply and come and join our team.

Do you want to lead a high-value fundraising team?

This is a truly exciting role within the Eve Appeal and has responsibility across our high-value fundraising mix – comprising of high-net-worth individuals, businesses and trusts & foundations. We have made incremental gains across these areas of work over the past two years and this is a truly exciting time to come on board, influence the programme and help take us take them to the next level.

In this role you will have direct responsibility for many relationships within high-net-worth fundraising, working closely with the Director of Fundraising. You will build relationships with numerous businesses – including many in health, beauty and retail – and support the Partnerships Officer in stewarding and cultivating these relationships. And you will support the Trusts and Foundations Officer to secure new and repeat grant income.

Your direct line reports (1.6 FTE) are both strong and experienced fundraisers in their functions and are actively driving the programme forward with new ideas and approaches. They will flourish further with an empowering manager who can support them to deliver to their highest level.

You will benefit from an experienced and supportive line manager, a high-performing team, a culture open to change, new thoughts and experiences, and a team committed to delivering the best fundraising we can.

The Eve Appeal is striving to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change.  No formal qualifications are needed for this role, charity sector experience is not essential, and we encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experience and potential to apply.

This role could suit a proven high-value fundraising manager (from one or more areas of high-value fundraising), an officer looking to step up, or someone with transferrable skills gained in partnerships, marketing or sales roles looking to make the step into fundraising in the charity sector. We work on a hybrid basis - our office is there for anyone who works best in that environment, and staff can work from home if this suits them best outside of essential business needs for face-to-face meetings with supporters, potential partners and the wider team.

Please review the job description and person specification before applying. When you are ready please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4) clearly explaining your suitability for the role as per the person specification.

INSP (International Network of Street Papers) works to alleviate poverty and build a global movement for social change, leading and supporting a network of street paper organisations in 35 countries worldwide.

The Relationship & Fundraising Manager will lead on building relationships, developing and delivering INSP’s fundraising strategy. It is a strategic and operational role, which will be critical to the sustainability and financial health of our organisation.

We are looking for a candidate with drive and creativity who is willing to work with a level of autonomy, and also able to work closely with our passionate and creative staff and board team. The candidate will lead on building a fundraising culture for INSP and will be prepared to work with us to build the systems to manage this.

This is a unique and challenging role in a dynamic organisation. The right candidate will be able to manage multiple moving parts and think strategically across different relationships, opportunities and networks. We are looking for a strategic and energetic individual who shares our commitment and vision to develop the potential from existing relationships, as well as having the ability and experience to harness and maximise the huge potential from our international community.

As an employer committed to diversity and flexible working, we will consider a range of options for the successful candidate, including part time, flexi-time, job sharing, compressed hours and remote working.

Main duties:

Relationship management:

• Identify, develop and maintain relationships with all existing and potential individual donors, including major donors.
• Devise and implement ways to connect and engage companies, individuals and trusts & foundations in the difference they’re making/could make.
• Secure meetings, face to face and virtual engagement with potential corporate partners, individual donors and trusts & foundations.
• Strategically plan events to encourage conversations with potential supporters and organise events so attendees get the best experience and impression of INSP.
• Support the Chief Executive, and other staff and trustees with relationship fundraising approaches, conversations and asks.

Planning and prospecting:

• Create an annual fundraising delivery plan with clear milestones and targets.
• Work with the Chief Executive and other staff to develop and execute INSP’s fundraising strategy and build a robust fundraising culture.
• Develop specific strategies for donor relations and cultivation, corporate sponsorships, events and communications.
• Research connections, network and identify opportunities to form new relationships with major donors, foundations and trusts and companies.
• Implement prospecting processes.

General:

• Develop an understanding of the key aspects of INSP’s work and be able to articulate the vision and impact of the organisation in a clear, passionate and confident way.
• Work with team to ensure that INSP’s external communications and online presence is optimised to encourage donor engagement.
• Act as an ambassador of INSP at public engagements and supporter events, and where necessary, deliver speeches or presentations to a wide range of audiences.

Administrative:

• Use and develop the Salesforce CRM to record, plan and analyse all major donor activity and contacts.
• Provide verbal and written reports as required and update plans where necessary.
• Adhere to the Scottish Fundraising Code of Practice and ensure that all team members are up to date with current practice.
• Ensure all data is processed within the framework of the Data Protection Act (1998) and GDPR.

This is an exciting role at MRF within a successful and growing fundraising team, responsible for processing income received by the charity, maintaining accurate supporter information and working with members of the team to support our fundraising events programme.

As a charity we strive to deliver high quality supporter care for those fundraising for us and offer support to those affected by meningitis and septicaemia. At the heart of both of these programmes is a reliance on accurate data, this role will play a key role in giving other members of the team the information they need to succeed and defeat meningitis.

The candidate will be confident working and manipulating data within Excel and will possess strong numeracy skills. Prior experience of databases isn’t required as comprehensive training and support will be provided.

The vacancy has arisen due to a temporary staff gap; the role is initially for a 6 month fixed term contract but with potential to extend. The role will be based in Bristol, however full time office based or hybrid home working are both available.

The opportunity

Could you motivate, inspire and influence individuals, groups, and corporations to support BHF and achieve their fundraising goals? Do you love meeting and exceeding targets? Would you like a people-focussed role where every day you have a direct impact on funding life-saving science?

If so, you could be our new Fundraising Manager for Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. This is a great opportunity to cover a fundraising patch which has massive potential for growth.

About the role   

When people affected by heart and circulatory diseases are in need, they turn to us. With our research we give people hope. With our expert advice and training, we give people knowledge and support. In this role you will make direct impact by helping fund our life saving research and helping to build a healthier world for everyone.

In this role, you’ll recruit, manage, and support volunteer fundraisers within the community. You’ll identify, develop and steward new relationships with corporate supporters, fundraising groups, and high value prospects.

You’ll inspire and bring out the best in our supporters, corporate partnerships and fundraising groups, enabling them to achieve their ambitious fundraising goals and reach their potential.

Joining a brave, informed, compassionate, and driven team, you’ll work with British Heart Foundation (BHF) colleagues and volunteers to unlock new opportunities. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference and impact in your community, help grow our BHF supporter network, and raise funds to power remarkable research breakthroughs.

This is a rewarding and fast-paced role, in a regional field team. No two days will be the same as you'll be working with individuals, groups, and corporates, supporting them with their fundraising ambitions.

This is a field-based role covering Northumberland and Tyne & Wear. 

About you 

Ambitious and tenacious, you’ll have strong planning and prioritisation skills, and enjoy working at pace and managing multiple deadlines. You’ll be data driven you’ll be able to provide insight and analysis to identify and nurture opportunities. 

A creative thinker, you will have exceptional problem-solving skills only matched by your ability to bring the BHF to life and tell stories about our research that influence and motivate.

The team combines experience from the private, public and third sector and we're looking for someone to join us with:
• Business acumen with proven experience of meeting and exceeding targets and working to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Excellent ability to motivate, inspire and influence people
• Strong communication and networking skills and a proven ability to build long last relationships
• Proven ability to track and report on income 
• A track record of writing proposals that are engaging and concise 

You will need to live in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear or be able to relocate to this region. If you do not currently live in this region, please confirm your plan to relocate in your supporting statement.

You'll need a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and the ability to work evenings and weekends where required. You can work under your own initiative from a home base whilst still contributing positively to your regional team.

In your supporting statement, we would like you demonstrate: 
• Pitching and winning a partnership or project with a focus on identifying and securing the opportunity 
• An example of growing income and networks 
• Experience of managing high-value corporate and/or individual relationships 
• Your passion for our cause 
• Whether you live in or plan on relocating to the region (if not already living there)

About us

Everything we do comes back to funding life-saving research into all heart and circulatory conditions including heart failure, stroke, and vascular dementia. Every hour of research we’ve ever funded, every item we’ve ever sold, every campaign we’ve ever run, all the support we’ve ever given. The donations we receive are used to make people’s lives healthier and longer.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

What can we offer you

We offer excellent benefits including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, dental health cover, pension, and flexible working. We commit to actively developing you and offer learning and development opportunities to support, inspire and help you unlock your full potential. To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document on our website.

Interview process

There will be a 2 stage interview process,  the first interviews are planned for Thursday 9th December 2021. Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.
 

How to apply 

Important note: If you do not currently live in the region specified, please clearly state your plan to relocate within your supporting statement.

It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the

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