Title: Major Gifts Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Budget Responsibility: None

Based at: Head Office, Woolston, Southampton

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 doe

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Major Gifts Team

Fundraising Team

Development Department
 

Job Purpose To provide tactical support and co-ordination across all the Major Gifts Team’s income streams (Trusts, HNWIs and Legacies) and assist the team in reaching agreed annual income targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and send compelling Trust applications to our regular Trust supporters.

• Support the Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating the production of high quality supporter communications and materials.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating a project to generate income from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s), liaising with the Society’s Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in the delivery of the Legacy Marketing Plan.

• Support in the delivery of bespoke cultivation events for HNWI’s and legacy pledgers.

• Support the Major Gifts Team with donor stewardship, donor journey and donor recognition tasks.

• Keep accurate records of all correspondence with Society stakeholders on Raisers’ Edge.

• Provide administrative duties related to trust and HNWI income generation, such as sourcing materials, preparing invoices and other activities as required.

Personal Development

The Major Gifts Officer will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability, identifying appropriate training and development opportunities as required.

Person Specification (minimum requirement)

Essential Attributes

• Confident and competent at approaching donors and prospects on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to represent the Society in person.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats e.g. proposals, reports, brochures and posters/flyers.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage a complex and demanding variety of tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience.
• Prepared to work outside of normal office hours in the evenings and occasional weekends, including some overnight stays and overseas travel.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in working in a busy fundraising environment.
• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database.
• Experience of working for a charity and an understanding of charity law.
• An understanding of the global shipping and maritime industry.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• New modern building
• Friendly atmosphere
• Life assurance benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Out of town with easy access to main transport links

Eden Brown is working exclusively with the University of Surrey on an exciting newly created position of Trusts & Foundations Officer.

The Trusts and Foundations Officer will take trusts fundraising to the next level at the University. You will raise funds from Trusts and Foundations (T&F) for a range of projects and initiatives across the University, with priority areas including: widening access to university improving the student experience research on healthy ageing, environment and sustainability.

You will draw on specialist expertise and skills to develop fundraising from mid-level trusts and foundations. Your role will include prospect research, developing cases for support for identified projects, matching them with relevant trust prospects, building and maintaining strong relationships with trusts, developing tailored proposals and ultimately managing grants. You will also establish, build and maintain strong working relationships with the Faculty academics and wider major gifts team to ensure fundraising success.

We are looking for someone with Trust fundraising experience, including proven success in personally securing five figure gifts in the UK and/or internationally, excellent oral and written communication skills as well as proven project and proposal development skills.

The University offers superb benefits including an amazing pension scheme. To find out more or to apply contact Tony Williams on 020 3017 5014 or email [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Do you have ability to write persuasive and compelling cases and proposals?

If so, you may be the Senior Trust Manager we’re looking for.

About the role

It’s an exciting time to be at the BHF as we’ve recently made some big decisions in terms of growth; through our philanthropic networks we aim to raise £20million by 2024 and have established the foundations for future growth and success.

As Senior Trust Manager you’ll be responsible for all Trust, Foundation and Institutional fundraising at the BHF, particularly leading the Trust Team to grow income in line with the wider Philanthropy team's objectives. 

You’ll achieve set and ambitious income targets with a particular focus on securing six and seven figure gifts and pledges while also developing and delivering plans to grow the Trusts pipeline and ensure that the team are delivering high quality stewarding to existing donors to encourage long term support.

About you

We’re looking for someone with extensive previous trust fundraising experience.

You’ll have excellent written skills with the ability to write persuasively, as well as an excellent eye for detail and an analytical and focused nature.

When applying, we want you to tell us about your:
• Proven experience of successful fundraising from both private family Trusts and Foundations and Institutional funders
• Experience of making successful 6 figure asks and working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute solicitation plans
• Line management experience
• Experience of writing compelling funding proposals from scratch

With strong relationship building and line management skills, being a team player and having the drive to maximise funding opportunities are a must.   

In return we offer a generous benefits package including flexible working, healthcare cover, dental plan, subsidised gym membership and substantial annual leave.

About us

We research all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Heart disease, Stroke, Vascular Dementia, Diabetes and many more. All connected, all under siege. Because our research is the promise of future cures and treatments.

How to apply

To apply for this role please use the apply button to be redirected to our career site. 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
 
This is a maternity cover contract up to 12 months.

British Heart Foundation recognises and respects the value and diversity of all

This is a key income generation role for Premier, the UK’s leading Christian Media charity and will involve; relationship building with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders to secure long-term financial support for the charity.  

This role will work within a small but dynamic fundraising team to build Premier’s Major Donor supporter base. Identifying and cultivating potential supporters of Premier through our expansive network of relationships, bringing supporters into committed giving programmes and raising funds for Premier’s Leap Of Faith capital campaign which will raise funds to establish the first ever Centre of Digital Excellence for Christian Media in the UK.

A unique opportunity for a talented fundraiser to expand their experience in an exciting media environment which will involve relationship building with high net worth individuals and through prestige events, working with audiences of brands such as Premier Christian Radio, Christianity magazine and Unbelievable? 

JOB TITLE: Senior Major Donor Fundraiser 

LOCATION: London (SW1P)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 per week

CONTRACT: Permanent

REPORTING TO: Director of Fundraising

SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000pa depending on skills and experience

Key tasks and responsibilities;

Prospect/Donor Engagement:

• Be an engaging, empathetic and effective ambassador for Premier
• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives Implement agreed Major Donor fundraising strategies
• Manage a portfolio of donors & prospects, in order to generate major gifts and multi-year pledges, through a mix of face-to-face and desk-based (phone) relationship building
• Establishing a pipeline of opportunity and delivering all aspects of the donor journey including research, cultivation, briefing, ask and stewardship phases for each prospect either in person or by the CEO, other senior colleagues, Board members or volunteer ambassadors
• Achieve donation targets by growing support from existing Major Donors, as well as identifying and securing new Major Donors, bringing them into a closer relationship with Premier
• Help organise and manage regular cultivation events for prospective donors
• Attend cultivation events e.g. parliamentary events in the House Of Lords, music events such as the Premier Gospel Awards, awards ceremonies and a wide variety of conferencing events throughout the UK, with the aim of leveraging the events programme and content production to build a strong portfolio of relationships and/or in support of the wider fundraising programme

Reporting and Pipeline Development:

• Conduct ongoing desk-based research to qualify existing contacts, maximising on Premier’s extensive existing database
• Maintain a diary of one to one prospect meetings at Premier’s radio studios in Central London
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with donors and volunteer leaders and regularly update a tracking system
• Deliver responsible fundraising as per the IOF Code of Practice, demonstrating a genuine duty of care for Premier’s supporter base.  

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Director Of Fundraising

Qualifications and Experience; 

• Degree educated/Member of Institute of Fundraising 
• At least 4 years’ experience working in face to face cultivation of support which could be within Community, Corporate or Major Donor fundraising roles
• Good demonstrable experience in target driven roles
• Proven success in relationship building and creativity in approach, taking a prospect through to Major Donor status
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Institute of Fundraising accreditation (desirable but not essential)
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge (desirable but not essential)

Abilities and skills; 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – spoken, written & face-to-face
• An understanding of the broad Christian community
• Confident in relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences
• Highly developed organisational, administrative skills and the competency to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient IT skills and related software packages
• Results driven but a team player
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Regional travel may be required so an ability & enthusiasm for travel is essential

Personal Qualities; 

• Ambitious and pro-active nature

The post-holder will work within a Christian environment and therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have sympathy and understanding for the Christian faith

Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to unsuccessful candidates, therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please accept that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Premier reserves the right to conduct interviews before the closing date for application.

Harris Hill is delighted to be assisting the fantastic charity, Group B Strep Support, in the search for a new Major Gifts Manager at their office in Haywards Heath, West Sussex on a full or part time basis.

Group B Strep Support is a National charity that works across the UK, striving to prevent life-threatening group B Strep infections in newborn babies. They aim to inform every expectant parent of the dangers posed by group B Strep infection. If a pregnant woman is tested for group B Strep, she can be offered antibiotics in labour to minimise the risk to her baby - preventing illnesses such as sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia.

GBSS is looking for a Fundraiser with experience of securing four/ five-figure donations from Trusts & Foundations and HNWIs, to join their team. You will have sole responsibility for setting up and running the Trusts & Foundations and HNWI fundraising stream for the charity.
You will need to enjoy researching funders and developing projects as much as you like stewarding funders and hitting income targets. In conjunction with this, you will have sole responsibility for creating, producing, and implementing a new Trusts & Foundations and HNWIs fundraising strategy for the coming year. Throughout, you will need continually to monitor financial performance, keep an eye out for any new marketing and fundraising opportunities, and report progress back to the Chief Executive.
To be considered for this role you will need to be well versed in building and managing relationships with Trust & Foundation supporters and with HNWIs. You will have significant experience of successful fundraising from donors, demonstrable excellent written communication and project management skills, and excellent attention to detail.
If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Natalie at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7336.

Closing Date - ASAP

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT

The Fundraising Department raises private income for MSF field operations globally, and to cover MSF’s administration costs in the UK. The Fundraising Department contains the Major Gifts, Campaigns, Community & Events, and Supporter Care teams and in 2018 a team of around 25 people delivered income of £52.7 million.

Our goal is to build loyalty by bringing supporters closer to the people that MSF assists, and the medical action that private donations make possible. MSF UK prides itself on the accessibility of the Fundraising Department to our supporters and the provision of excellent supporter care; this is central to the philosophy of our fundraising.

MAJOR GIFTS TEAM

MSF has internationally identified Major Gifts as key to the strategic and cost-effective growth in income for the MSF Movement. The UK contribution to this expansion is delivered by the Major Gifts Team through the development, management and implementation of strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors.

MSF UK has a committed group of major donors made up of individuals, corporate supporters and trusts & foundations. We currently define a major donor as any individual donating £10,000 and above or any organisation donating £5,000 and above. In 2018 the Major Gifts Team, comprised of seven people, raised over £12 million from more than 400 major donors.

• The Major Gifts Coordinator is responsible for overseeing administration, events, coordinating content for team communications, and for the processes involved in ensuring the Major Gifts programme is running smoothly.
• The Major Gifts Administrator is in two days a week and is responsible for key administrative functions, including the banking administration and thanking process, and provides support with the planning and delivery of Major Gifts events.
• The Major Gifts Stewardship Coordinator is in four days a week and manages a portfolio of existing donors.
• Two Major Gifts Officers are responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of donors who typically require a level of detailed reporting or relationship management. Both Officers are responsible for new business – one with a focus on trusts and foundations and one on corporate supporters.
• The Major Gifts Partnerships Manager is responsible for the partnerships strategy with an individual focus on securing support at the £100k plus level.
• The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for team strategy and managing a small selection of the highest value accounts.

The Major Gifts Officer is a key role within the team, and central to ensuring our fundraising success.

Our team values underpin how we work together as a team and it’s important that we hold ourselves, and one another, accountable to these: respect, integrity, humanity, accountability, and empowerment, with collaboration at the centre.

JOB PURPOSE

To be an integral part of the Major Gifts team, managing relationships with individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate supporters. You will be responsible for a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF, and seeking new funding from prospective donors, with a focus on trusts and foundations, to increase income.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major donor relationship management

• Manage a portfolio of individual, trust and corporate donors (typically yet not exclusively at the £25,000 - £100,000 level), working with other team members to ensure excellent stewardship and cultivation to maximise income for MSF UK
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, reports, updates, thank you letters and handwritten cards to donors
• Adhere to protocols around the financial restriction of support to projects and provide specific project reporting
• Update and maintain donor records on the donor database and other systems to ensure knowledge management and business continuity, complying with data protection legislation
• Where appropriate, assist the Major Gifts Manager and Major Gifts Partnerships Manager in building relationships with donors giving over £100,000
• Apply knowledge gained from supporter relationships to support the annual planning process for 2021
• Represent MSF UK at donor meetings and events

New business

• Support the Major Gifts Partnerships Manager in the delivery of a strategy for MSF UK to engage support from companies, in collaboration with relevant colleagues
• Identify and build relationships with potential new major donors, with a focus on companies who have an ability to give gifts in excess of £25,000, securing funding (and pro bono support as appropriate)
• Work with the team to move prospective and lapsed donors through the prospect pipeline to secure income
• Take the lead on the prospect research strategy for the corporate donor pipeline
• Produce prospect research profiles as required in accordance to data protection legislation

Develop internal relationships and knowledge of MSF

• Liaise with colleagues in MSF operations to gather project information as required
• Work as a full member of the Fundraising team, handling telephone calls from supporters (such as enquiries, processing card donations, change of address, amendments to regular donations etc) and assist with fundraising projects as and when required.
• Maintain commitment to the aims and values of MSF through proactive involvement in and attendance at MSF UK and wider movement operational activities
• Attend MSF’s corporate working group calls, feeding back to the rest of the team

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Experience of charity fundraising, within a trusts, major donor or corporate team, with a proven track record in managing donor relationships and generating significant income
• Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to analyse complex information and compile into concise, powerful and persuasive proposals and updates
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
• Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
• Computer literate and confidence in using all Microsoft Office programmes and databases
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects
• Level of analytical, written, and technical skills to degree level or equivalent
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated commitment to the aims and values of MSF

Candidates must hold an appropriate passport or permit to work in the UK.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: 18 November 2019, 11.59pm. 

RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE

Closing date for applications: Monday 18 November 2019, 11.59pm

Interviews: Monday 25 and Wednesday 27 November 2019

About the role

This is a crucial role in our newly merged and re-structured Philanthropy team.  An externally focussed, relationship management role, the postholder will be responsible for cultivating, engaging and stewarding high level relationships.  The postholder will work closely with the Prospect Research and Insight Manager to maximise all opportunities and will enjoy spending time building their own portfolio of major donors and developing long-term relationships with key supporters. This role will work flexibly across the team and be able to spot opportunities for making the ask. 

The postholder will work closely with the Prospect Research and Insight Manager to maximise all opportunities and ensure a robust prospect pipeline. 

About you

An exceptional communicator who enjoys meeting people and getting out of the office!  We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative relationship manager with a well-developed understanding and knowledge of philanthropy in the UK.  You will have experience of soliciting 5 figure gifts from high net worth individuals and a track record of meeting challenging income targets as well as experience of being part of higher value asks alongside colleagues and senior volunteers.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 25 November 2019 

Are you ready to take on your next challenge in a high-profile role as Senior Development Lead – Major Gifts?

With extensive experience as a senior fundraiser, you will be joining our new Giving team to manage and develop high-net-worth prospects to support London Business School’s strategic priorities.

The London Business School (LBS) is one of the world’s elite business schools, and our ambition as a department matches this. In 2016, we successfully closed a comprehensive fundraising campaign two years early - surpassing our original target of £100m by over 25%. Building on this success, we are now preparing to launch our new school-wide fundraising campaign in support of our world-class faculty, research, learning facilities and diverse student community.

In this role, you will build and develop long-lasting relationships with new and existing supporters, establishing opportunities for long-term income generation at six-seven figure level. You will develop and manage approximately 100-120 prospects, regularly reviewing progress with the Head of Research and support functions. Working with colleagues across the department and school, you will develop and tailor creative approaches to portfolio management, develop engagement plans to maximise income, profile and influence of LBS and identify new prospects.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Giving, you will provide reporting and financial updates and help support the Giving strategy and more specifically, unrestricted giving to LBS. In addition to this, you will work with the Campaign Director, you will contribute to the planning process for the next fundraising campaign and identify and build a pipeline of prospects. You will also represent the team internally at high level meetings and institute events, as well as serving as an ambassador to the School at events and conferences externally.

We are looking for a highly-motivated person with proven major gifts fundraising experience from either the education or charity sectors. You will come with a track record of closing six-seven figure major gifts and be highly proficient at developing relationships, influencing and negotiating at senior management level. Outstanding written, verbal and communication skills are essential in order to negotiate, influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

In return, we offer excellent development opportunities, competitive salary and excellent benefits, including significant pension contributions and access to our on-site gym. Our global reputation creates a vibrant and diverse campus setting, and you will enjoy regular interaction with students and academics.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and ambitious person wanting to develop their career in a supportive and ambitious organisation. If you feel you are right for this role, we would love to hear from you.

For more information and details of how to apply please visit the job page via the application method on this site.

Closing date for formal applications: 9am, Wednesday 13th November 2019

Fundraising Manager

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for your next challenge? Do you have a successful track record in building relationships and experience in fundraising across a range of income streams?

An exciting opportunity has opened up at London School of Theology for a Fundraising Manager to join our Communications and Engagement team. We are looking for someone to join us in this exciting role and contribute to, implement, and deliver the School’s fundraising activities.

Full Time / Part Time / Flexible Working

We appreciate not everyone has the same working needs. Please do advise what your preferred working pattern would be when you apply.

About The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that our fundraising strategy enables the School to meet its ambitious income targets in line with our strategic plan and budget. You will have overall responsibility for the performance, day to day management, and delivery of all of London School of Theology’s fundraising activities across a range of income streams, including charitable trusts, individual giving, and legacies.

You will work alongside the Director of Finance and Administration, Executive Team, Principal and external stakeholders. You will liaise widely across departments, including Finance and Communications, and have responsibility for gift administration and prospect research, as well as providing general support where required for the department

Job Summary:  

The following key tasks are indicative of the role. The list is not exhaustive, and tasks may be amended, added or subtracted in response to changing requirements or in line with the skills and experience of the post holder.

Trusts:

· Coordinate Trust fundraising operations including prospect research and prioritisation, managing workflows, and solicitation planning.

· Write compelling and professionally presented funding applications, each tailored for its audience and making the case for supporting London School of Theology in the most persuasive terms.

· Ensure that all reporting requirements are met for successful funding applications.

Individuals:

· Support the development of a portfolio of prospective major donors, identifying, cultivating, and stewarding gifts.

· Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to develop and implement a successful and integrated donor relations programme that strategically targets all levels and channels of giving.

· Ensure donors are acknowledged and recognised, to strengthen their financial support for the London School of Theology.

· Work with the Director of Finance and Administration to maximise the potential of alumni relations and church partnerships to support and advance fundraising success.

Legacies:

· Raise legacy income to agreed targets, by developing and implementing a legacy fundraising strategy, including relevant monthly reporting on progress.

· Establish long-term relationships between potential legators and the School to ensure a strong and sustainable funding base.

· Ensure notifications of gifts are dealt with efficiently, appropriately and in a timely fashion.

Data Management:

· Track donor relations and fundraising activities in the database to enhance relationships and increase the likelihood of continued contributions.

· Review and control all gift acknowledgments, including receipts, letters, pledges, and reports.

General

· Work closely with the Director of Finance and Administration and the Principal to establish goals on a rolling 0-12+ month basis. This includes input on setting fundraising KPIs around income generation, developing broader fundraising strategies, and developing support for fundraising projects.

· Undertake tasks that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Institution:

· Attendance and active participation at Organisational Management Group (OMG) and other School committees as required.

Closing date for applications: 0900 hours Wednesday 20 November 2019.

Interview date: Thursday 28 November 2019. 

Interested applicants are welcome to have a conversation with the Director of Finance and Administration prior to applying.

A CV and letter of application (in which you specifically state how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification) and your preferred working pattern should be submitted to:

The HR Manager

London School of Theology

Green Lane, Northwood

Middlesex HA6 2UW

About us

At the Together Trust we believe everybody deserves an equal chance in life. There are no exceptions. Formed in the centre of Manchester in 1870, we provide a wide range of support services to over 2700 people in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area every year. Our services include care, special education, community and family support. In the current economic climate, the reality is that we are being pressed to provide more for less, and budgets are squeezed so tightly there would be little chance of providing additional resources without the help of our amazing supporters.

A wonderful opportunity has arisen with the Together Trust for an inspirational and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead a passionate team of fundraisers at our central office in Cheadle, Stockport. The contract is to cover maternity leave for 9-12 months. If you are motivated by fundraising to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people to enable them to live their lives to the full, then read on.

As our head of fundraising you will…

Be experienced in delivering a successful fundraising strategy and inspiring your team to approach their fundraising creatively and resourcefully. Be motivated by the exciting challenge ahead, to maximise the fundraising opportunities offered by our landmark birthday in 2020, and an exciting capital appeal to refurbish and expand one of our community buildings in the centre of Stockport.

Be highly experienced in delivering a fundraising strategy that spans community and events, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major giving. Be passionate about ensuring your team meets their objectives to significantly increase income from voluntary sources, and you will be keen to support them in involving the people we support wherever possible.

About you

You will have a strong track record of success in delivering strategies and campaigns across the fundraising mix.

Your team will feel inspired, supported, and energised by your leadership style. You will work to continuously improve upon yesterday’s work, to exceed fundraising targets and find and recruit more donors/supporters.

In a nutshell, your team will be excited to arrive in work every day too because of the cohesive, collaborative and valued approach you bring.

Closing date 24 October 2019

Interview date 4 November 2019

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 35 hours a week

Location: Can be based in either London, Bristol, Leeds or Glasgow

As our Event Executive, you will be responsible for providing support to the UK-wide Events team in developing and delivering a range of national events as part of a team of 30 responsible for c.GBP 7m income and creating inspiring stewardship events as part of a team of 30 responsible for supporters.

You will play a key role in organising smaller events such as Golf Days or supporter-led dinner, as well as industry specific events in accordance with The Trust's strategy for events.

Regular travel to other Trust and event locations in the UK will be required.

About The Prince's Trust

We are a youth charity whose mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills, to live, learn and earn. This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome!

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper.We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of the children and young people we work with. Successful applicants to roles at The Prince's Trust will be subject to criminal vetting checks, and where necessary for the role, a check at an enhanced level will be required.

To apply for this vacancy please go to our website and complete the online application.To help you with the supporting statement section, you may want to download a copy of the Prince's Trust Behavioural Framework.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we'd like a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

The mission of the Rhodes Trust is to identify and develop remarkable people, bring leaders together around the world, and actively support lifelong fellowship. The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding students from around the world for graduate study at the University of Oxford. One hundred Scholars are selected annually on the basis of outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service. Rhodes House is also home to the Schmidt Science Fellows, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, and the Atlantic Institute.

As an employer, Rhodes House seeks to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for employees who are dedicated to the Scholars – past, present, and future – and to the enduring spirit of the Rhodes Scholarships.

We are currently seeking a Research Associate to join our busy Global Engagement team. The team is responsible for building increased engagement of Rhodes alumni and friends, as well as cultivating and sustaining £1M in annual donations to the Scholars Fund and £20M annually in capital campaign contributions for Scholarship expansion and other strategic projects.

The Research Associate will help provide a high-quality in-house research service to the senior leadership team and the Warden (CEO) of the Trust. The Research Associate will report to the Research Officer, work closely with the six-person major gift team located in the UK, Canada, Australia and the United States, and gain first-hand knowledge and experience working as an in-house research professional for a highly regarded educational charity.

Ideally, you will possess a strong mix of skills and experience in research, strategic thinking and written and verbal communication. You will be expected to work proactively on your own initiative, be highly responsive to requests in a fast-moving environment and be a natural team player.

Key responsibilities – how you will contribute

1. Provide a high-quality in-house research service to the Development Team and senior leaders including the Warden (CEO) of the Trust, and Trustees, as required
2. Contribute to the proactive identification of potential major donors and partners to the Rhodes Trust including alumni, individuals, foundations and corporates
3. Deliver a pipeline of briefing materials for the Warden (CEO) and senior leadership team to support key fundraising and stakeholder meetings, events and overseas travel itineraries as requested
4. Assist with compiling and managing a portfolio of additional research materials and projects, including profiles, network mapping, philanthropy reports, and targeted analysis, as well as country-specific content to support the Trust’s fundraising efforts in different geographies. There is scope for the successful candidate to assume responsibility for the research output of a specific geographic fundraising campaign 
5. Record and manage prospect and stakeholder data using the Trust’s CRM database

The duties of the Associate role are broad and varied, including:

Proactive & exploratory research

• Identify prospective Rhodes alumni donors using the Trust’s CRM database and provide the major gift fundraisers with concise and insightful information to inform strategic approaches
• Identify prospective non-Scholar donors and partners worldwide, with an emphasis on utilising the extensive network of contacts of Rhodes Trustees, senior Scholars and donors to map connections, shared interests and engagement strategies
• Use a broad spectrum of public domain sources to investigate and analyse philanthropic trends and insights for potential relevance and impact on Rhodes Trust activity  
• Develop and review a pipeline of prospects and contribute to major gift team meetings and the solicitation planning process to ensure that relationships are being maximised
• Provide contextual research on the global philanthropic landscape and support for higher education causes

Compiling research & preparing materials

• Work with the Warden’s Executive Assistant to provide briefings for the Warden in advance of her meeting schedule and international travel covering alumni, donors, prospects, partners and stakeholders
• Prepare a variety of reports, profiles and materials appropriate for different contexts and requirements, from short concise summaries to in-depth studies and comprehensive analysis
• Monitor news about Rhodes Trust key donors and prospects and highlight pertinent information to colleagues as appropriate

Recording & managing fundraising data

• Ensure up-to-date and accurate research about fundraising prospects is stored on the CRM database
• Work proactively with the Development Team and house-wide to ensure the most efficient processes for knowledge management and use of the CRM database are in place and being followed
• Extract data from the CRM database to produce prospect reports and analysis
• Adhere to and maintain the Trust’s knowledge management protocol and policy in respect of data protection & GDPR legislation

Experience, skills and professional attributes – the ideal skills for this role are:

• Proactive, reliable and responsible with excellent written communication skills and an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy; ideally previous experience in a research-focused role
• Ability to use initiative and creatively source information to identify opportunities and map connections
• Strong organisational skills and an ability to plan ahead and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Ability to keep information confidential and exercise discretion
• Experience of accurate data entry and record maintenance; good working knowledge of a CRM system and competency in creating and running reports from a database
• Excellent IT skills, including experience with Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• A self-starter with a positive and professional approach
• An interest in the educational sector

Applicants are required to submit a covering letter and CV. Please visit the Rhodes Trust website for more details. 

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 22 November and interviews will be held at Rhodes House on Wednesday 4 December. 

About United for Global Mental Health

Our vision is a world where mental health is valued and treated in the same way as physical health, and that by 2030 everyone, everywhere, will have someone to turn to when their mental health needs support.  We are a small team of advocacy, communications and resource mobilisation specialists working with the global mental health community to make the case for mental health to policy makers. We work closely with colleagues and partners around the world – and we exist to promote and support their work.  We are a new and fast-growing organisation, launched in 2018. In 2019 we partnered with campaigners from around the world, currently in 15 countries, to develop and launch a country led and globally united campaign for mental health, Speak Your Mind.

About You

You are an exceptional fundraiser with the highest quality donor research, adept at maintaining and building solid working relationships with extensive experience in high value relationship fundraising.  Your grasp of high value fundraising landscapes will be first class: you’ll have a deep understanding of what high value funders are seeking from charitable programmes. Ideally you have experience raising funds internationally. You have an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for fundraising and the importance of this work within a small start-up team to build new high impact initiatives.  You are a true team player, eager to understand the work of the wider team and organisation’s ambitious and powerfully translate these for our funders.  You’ll be a good project manager with a natural ability to create processes that empower agile decision-making rather than slow things down. You have passion for international development and/or mental health, and experience in fundraising for campaigns and the ability to convert dense internal information into fundraising-friendly content is essential as is exceptional relationship management and copywriting skills.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to oversee the strategy and management of the organisation’s development function with a focus on major donors and charitable trusts, as well as some corporate and institutional funding.  We have a small number of high value partners that you will be responsible for.

As a Strategic Fundraising Manager, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Senior Management team, along with our partners and campaigners to understand the plans and ambitions of our work and the wider global mental health community. Your unique contribution will be to translate these ambitions into fundable propositions for United for Global Mental Health to secure and manage new income and partnerships for our work and campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy:
  • Finalise and manage the development function for the organisation, including meeting and delivering upon seven-figure income targets (6-7 figure gifts)
  • Ensure the fundraising strategy and practices of the organisation are developed and delivered in alignment with organisational objectives, goals and ways of working
• Research: Undertake regular research to identify and research potential funding opportunities from existing and new funding sources, and innovative approaches
• Fundraising:
  • Lead, with support from the CEO and team, in identifying and negotiating donor relationships, with a primary focus on major donors, trusts and foundations and some corporate and institutional funding
  • Manage and support external agency fundraising support to secure and steward donors
• Donor Management:
  • Develop donor stewardship and management system
  • Manage relationships with confirmed donors including major donors, trusts and institutional funding
• Events:
  • Manage fundraising events, with the support of the wider team as required, to fulfil development prospecting and stewardship
• Systems and Processes:
  • Oversee all fundraising activities and functions; initiating, coordinating, and implementing systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency, including the establishment of a new relationship management system
• Reporting:
  • Developing and presenting regular operational and financial reports to the Board of Trustees, stakeholders, donors and partners. 
  • Ensure grants are effectively managed and reported on in a timely and accurate manner
• Other
  • Provide support to the CEO and Executive team on key relationships, as required
  • Play a proactive role as a member of the organisation’s Senior Management Team in setting and managing the organisational strategy
  • Share knowledge and skills of fundraising with mental health campaigners and partners involved in the Speak Your Mind campaign around the world as required

Experience:

• Wide experience of working in a fundraising environment, ideally within a small team with global impact
• Experience developing and implementing organisation wide fundraising strategies across a range of sources and geographies with significant demonstrated experience in major donors and trusts/foundations, and experience with corporate partnerships and institutional funders
• Demonstrated experience securing and managing seven figure gifts and grants
• Strong experience in managing both restricted and unrestricted gifts and grants
• Experience in raising funds for campaigning organisations
• Ideally experience working in fundraising for international development and/or international relations

Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of up to date fundraising best practice
• An understanding of role of campaigning at an international level including the role of advocacy organisations, national parliamentary processes and multi-lateral organisations
• Basic working knowledge of mental health and/or international development

Skills and Expertise:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to convert dense internal information into fundraising-friendly content for high value audiences.
• Excellent presentation and persuasion skills, both spoken and written
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Creative and pro-active
• Strong team working orientation, with the ability and social skills to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
• Strong project management experience in terms of delivering multiple tasks to deadlines
• Political sensitivity and ability to apply good judgment in decision making
• Computer literacy including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalents)
• High level of initiative, efficiency and self-motivation
• Willingness to undertake administrative and tasks as required
• Willing and able to work out of hours to support fundraising events as and when required.

No agencies or consultants requested.

London based (other locations may be considered)

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative and resourceful Philanthropy Officer to join our Major Partnerships team.

The Major Partnerships team at Friends of the Earth manages over £5 million of relationships with major and high value donors, trusts and statutory funders, corporate partners, and donations from legacies. We are a fun, knowledgeable and committed team that is looking to bring in new skills to help us harness the potential within our donor pool.

You will be directly responsible for the implementation of the high value programme – a recently established programme for donors who sit between individual giving and major gifts. This will include meeting income targets by designing, crafting and executing written and one-to-one appeals, engaging and stewarding existing donors, and researching and cultivating new donors.

We‘re looking for someone who is creative and resourceful and who can come up with hugely appealing donor propositions. You’ll be skilled in managing large, segmented donor pools but also be personable and comfortable stewarding our top tier high value donors on a one-to-one basis. You’ll also love working collaboratively to develop and finesse the programme with colleagues. If you’re excited by this opportunity, then please do get in touch.

Closing date: Sunday 17th November 2019

Interview date: w/c 25th November & w/c 2nd December 2019

For more information please visit our website.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.