Trusts Fundraising Executive Jobs in Home Based
Chief Executive Officer
Repton Community Trust
35 hrs per week (Hybrid working)
Salary £39,000-£42,000
Are you a dynamic, resourceful and impact driven leader looking to make a difference in the Borough of Ashford and Rural Rother? Do you also have the commercial acumen to lead a thriving community centre and the community development experience to understand what matters to people and design impactful programmes lead by community members.
Repton Community Trust is an innovative and growing enterprise. Our vision is to ‘Put the Heart in Communities’. We are a leading provider of projects to address food insecurity in the area. Since our launch over six years ago we have built strong and deep relationships across Ashford and more recently have grown some services into East Sussex.
We are looking for an inspirational person to lead our established team of staff and volunteers, to springboard from the amazing foundations already in place and take Repton Community Trust on the next stage of its successful journey.
Our successful candidate will be highly motivated, passionate about working with communities and equally comfortable negotiating with senior stakeholders as rolling up their sleeves and running community events. They will have a proven track record in securing grant funding from a range of sources and managing the high-quality delivery of multiple grant funded programmes.
We are an ambitious organisation and have big plans for the future. We have beautiful facilities in a thriving community and established, credible relationships with communities and key stakeholders.
If you feel that this role is for you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are Repton Community Trust
·Our thriving community centre has had more than 100,000 visitors since we opened in 2018.
·We opened Kent’s first community fridge in 2019.
·Our innovative Peoples Pantry and 24-hour food lockers supported thousands of people during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21.
·We opened our first community shop (social supermarket) in 2022.
·We expanded our services to include a mobile shop reaching rural communities in Ashford and Rural Rother in 2023.
·We rescue on average 0.75 tonnes of food per month in 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Vehicles for Change (T/A RevoLOOtion) is a thriving charity founded in 2018 providing fully accessible mobile toilets to festivals, shows, outdoor events and sporting fixtures across the UK.
This is a vital support service for those with disabilities and serious health conditions to participate in events that would be difficult or impossible to attend otherwise.
The Chief Executive Officer will work to deliver the vision, mission and strategic goals of organisation alongside the Trustee Board.
We are searching for someone with proven experience of leading service organisations including business development, operations, finance and HR. Our key future priorities include expanding and modernising our mobile loo fleet, as well as building our off-season business offer.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with enthusiasm, drive and a desire to help change the world for the better.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and established health and social care charity. As a Grant and Community Fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in our Fundraising team, helping us secure the funding necessary to sustain and enhance our vital services, primarily in the Bedfordshire area. You’ll be at the forefront of our Business Development strategies, identifying and capitalising on new funding opportunities to support our capacity-building initiatives and strategic ambitions.
The role offers flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, coupled with in-community engagements. There will be endless opportunities to work closely with a diverse network of funders, our dedicated frontline staff, participants, residents, and community members. This role is pivotal in cultivating relationships and elevating the visibility of our charity’s mission, to generate new and sustainable income streams.
This role offers variety and challenges for an experienced fundraiser who can hit the ground running.
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9 - 5/5.30, hybrid working with travel across our services, which are based around London, Brighton, Kent, Essex, Luton, Bedford, Liverpool, and Nottingham. For this position, most of the travel will be within Bedfordshire. This role will be based from our Penrose Synergy office in Luton.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for someone with a flair for income generation and a commitment to making a difference. You will enjoy engaging with people and be willing to embed yourself within the communities in which Social Interest Group delivers its services. You will be able to hit the ground running, with skills in sales and fundraising and the ability to write articulately and persuasively about the great work that the charity does.
We are a passionate organisation that truly cares about the people, residents, and participants we support. Therefore, you will need to have a keen interest in and understanding of the complexities some of our residents and participants face and be able to showcase the services that support them in a compelling way to funders and the community.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
The Fundraising Team is currently the size of 3 (Yourself, the Grant Manager & Writer, and the Head of Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications). You will report to the Grant Manager & Writer.
We are part of the larger Business Development Team, which includes professionals specialising in Bids and Tenders, Sales, Marketing, and Communications. This diverse group of people brings together a wide range of strengths, unique qualities, and interests. The team is driven by collaboration and shared respect for each person’s expertise and contributions.
What do we offer?
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Medicash includes discount gym memberships, routine optometry care, dental treatments, and physiotherapy treatments
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- Monthly all staff webinars with direct access for Q&A's with the leadership team, including the CEO
- Opportunity to grow your network, contribute to SIG's growth, and be part of the wider teams within the organisation
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role with similar responsibilities, this can include in a fundraising and/or sales capacity which has direct transferrable skills.
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, advanced knowledge in Microsoft, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability and willingness to travel to various services and locations for visits and events
- Ability to carry out research and lead on outreach and partnership building initiatives in various locations which can include locations of rural communities
- Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and competing priorities within a fast-paced environment
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people who experience multiple complex disadvantages
OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
FUNDRAISING
- Be a point of contact for fundraising, ensuring a positive experience for funders and managing financial transactions to agreed fundraising policies and processes.
- Develop a regional Grant Programme, focusing on unrestricted income and feeding into fundraising management reporting.
- Identify, research, and communicate income and partnership opportunities, working proactively with colleagues across the Group to scope fundable initiatives that provide added value.
- Work alongside the team to develop high-quality grant funding applications, cases for support, and budgets. Complete the end-to-end process, ensuring all applications are thorough and competitive.
- Oversee grant reporting and invoicing, ensuring prompt fulfilment in line with all grant agreements and reporting requirements, liaising with relevant teams across the Group.
- Plan, implement and manage various campaigns and activities, which may include but are not limited to local events, national events, outreach, and fundraising opportunities.
PARTNERSHIP BUILDING
- Attend networking events to build engagement and partnerships with local and national organisations.
- Build a rolling calendar of charity of the year application deadlines. Provide excellent stewardship, using innovative ways to keep all parties engaged and informed of relevant news and updates by SIG.
- Support partners in fundraising endeavours and signposting to new and existing opportunities.
A full list of responsibilities can be viewed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
What we would like, but not essential:
- Previous experience in writing successful grant applications to Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Previous experience working in a customer-facing role
- Professional Qualification in a relevant discipline which can include Marketing, English, Business Management
- Experience in a similar size organisation and/or charity sector organisation
- Confidence in presenting to varying audiences
- Proficiency in navigating online and offline fundraising tools and systems
- Knowledge of Health and Social Care, Best Practice, and the support needs of vulnerable people within society
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
WORKING FOR US
ABOUT US
Social Interest Group (SIG) believes good care and support improve lives. Our values of ambition, empowerment, transparency, and inclusivity drive everything we do. Our mission is to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings (including people's own homes), probation settings, and hospitals awaiting discharge. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, and Kent. We believe in the power of well-planned, well-managed services to make a difference. We work with high standards and external and internal regulatory frameworks.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change
Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Our Values
Ambition – Eager to succeed and to accomplish as much as possible for our people
Empowerment – Giving staff and the people we support the tools, training, and information they need to achieve their potential
Transparency – Upfront and visible about our actions and open to scrutiny from stakeholders, service users, and staff
Inclusivity – Listening to, understanding, and including all our stakeholders to ensure we make a difference and get things right
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Oceana UK - Development Lead
Are you an experienced ocean fundraiser?
- Do you have a passion for securing funds for ocean campaigns?
- Do you have a track-record of developing and managing proposals and relationships with charitable trusts and foundations?
- Do you have a flare for delivering diverse, innovative and impactful charitable fundraising strategies?
- Are you driven to cultivate and grow relationships with new partners and funders?
- Do you want to join one of the world’s most effective marine conservation organisations?
Oceana UK
Oceana is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans on a global scale. We are a leader in science-based advocacy, and we campaign for policies to make the world’s oceans more abundant, vibrant, and biodiverse. Globally, Oceana has won over 300 policy victories for marine life and habitats. From stopping bottom trawling in sensitive habitat areas to protecting sea turtles from commercial fishing gear, our victories represent new hope for the world's oceans.
Oceana is now focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, alongside climate change. Fighting habitat destruction, stopping industrial overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments with their inextricable link to the climate crisis.
The UK registered charity has a vision for thriving seas around the UK, using highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. Oceana UK will act as a vital public-policy interface –raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and influencing policymakers directly for commitments at key moments throughout the year.
Job Purpose
Oceana is seeking an experienced Development Lead to curate, grow and diversify our rapidly expanding fundraising and partnerships portfolio. Working closely with our UK team and US-based international development team, you will be responsible for the collaborative stewardship of relationships with some of the world’s biggest environmental foundations and philanthropists.
You will help identify and drive new relationships, managing successful grant applications with trusts and foundations in the UK, and cultivating new fundraising streams. You will have a strategic mindset along with a meticulous attention to detail. Fostering exemplary relationships with diverse partners is central to the role and critical to our success. You should be experienced in handling competing priorities, delivering exceptional funding applications and reports, and providing updates with precision and confidence. You will also have a passion for growing and diversifying income streams and converting new interest into long-term, sustainable, support.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and People, you will work closely with our teams, and the global development department, to secure the sustainable resources Oceana UK needs to deliver further impact at this crucial time for our ocean. The role will also help Oceana maximise opportunities to deliver policy victories for UK seas for many years to come and strengthen our work globally.
You will be a self-starter, with a broad range of previous experience, and the ability to develop and manage your priorities in this new role. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a small team. The position will be hybrid, with 2 days per week from home and 3 days per week based in Oceana’s office in Paddington, London or in Newquay, Cornwall. Occasional travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the development of a UK specific fundraising strategy.
- Manage relationships and reporting to existing funders alongside the international development team and Executive Director. This will primarily be with trusts and foundations, and individual philanthropists.
- Identify and develop new opportunities with trusts and foundations.
- Manage successful grant applications and budgets, co-ordinating and collaborating with the international development team.
- Work closely with the finance and campaigns team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are consulted in grant applications and reporting.
- Manage and deliver timely reporting, communications and updates to funding partners and stakeholders.
- Oversee and develop other existing UK income streams, including mass giving.
- Identify, develop and manage additional UK income opportunities, including with smaller trusts and foundations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and People, and international development and budgeting teams to manage the income forecast and grant financial reporting.
- Maintain appropriate development records and database for all UK activity.
- Develop and manage key fundraising and partnerships events.
- Work with Executive Director to develop our outreach with funders at international events.
- Attend and represent the UK in monthly development meetings with the international team.
- Design and manage the UK’s development budget.
Candidate Requirements:
Education and work experience:
- Extensive professional experience in fundraising and development, ideally in the ocean or the environmental space.
- Good professional relationships with environmental trusts and foundations
- Demonstrable experience in managing successful multi-year grant applications and budgets with trusts and foundations.
- Strong experience of managing charitable foundation relationships and delivering detailed and timely reports, and communications to add value where required.
- Experience or working with campaigns teams to develop funding applications.
- Experience of managing philanthropist and major individual donors.
- Experience in prospecting, managing and analysing research on fundraising opportunities.
- Experience in co-developing and diversifying fundraising strategies (mass giving, digital, appeals, etc)
- Clear experience of in co-developing and diversifying fundraising strategies, and writing strategic plans, and contributing to planning and budgeting processes.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Demonstrable experience of networking and relationship development with funders.
- Proficiency at understanding, distilling and communicating complex scientific issues and detailed campaigns for fundraising purposes.
- Highly organised in managing positive relationships with funders beyond reporting.
- Strong writing skills, with experience writing applications and reports
- Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience using CRM platforms or other grant management tools.
- Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience managing multiple workstreams effectively.
- Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to fundraising targets.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff and other organisations.
Equal OpportunitiesOceana UK is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Click on the 'Apply' button below to be redirected to our recruitment platform.
Application Deadline: 2 July 2024
Interviews: w/c 8 July 2024
Starting: ASAP
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours: 35 hours per week (full-time)
Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, excluding bank holidays
Location: Hybrid working (Barnet / Brent and homeworking)
CB Plus is seeking to recruit a talented and creative Director of Strategic Development to join its newly formed Director’s Group. The post holder will take responsibility for overseeing corporate performance, leading on fundraising and supporting the development and implementation of our strategy. We seek a sharp, dynamic, and experienced individual to join our team. The Strategic Development Director will be responsible for implementing the strategic vision of CB Plus through their role in corporate performance, development and fundraising. The successful candidate will be well networked in the charity sector, an experienced fundraiser, an effective presenter, and devoted to our mission.
Please see the job description for further information about the role.
Interviews will be held via Zoom
Closing date for applications - Monday 24th June 9am
Please send your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Rainforest Trust is a leading global organisation sponsoring the creation and expansion of protected and conserved areas, playing a central role in combating biodiversity loss and fighting climate change. We have already placed over 50 million acres under permanent protection across 72 countries, and recent surveys show that 99% of the rainforest we have protected since 1988 remains intact.
Rainforest Trust UK (RTUK) is set up as a separate charity to tax-efficiently raise funds from donors here in the UK for Rainforest Trust’s conservation projects. We are currently a team of 8 (part-time) people, but we are affiliated to, and supported by, the Rainforest Trust team in the U.S., which has a team of about 45 staff.When asked what they love most about working at Rainforest Trust UK our staff say it is feeling they are making a difference and taking direct action on some of the biggest issues of our time - climate change, biodiversity loss and Indigenous Peoples' rights. They also like being part of a small, friendly, and supportive team, where they feel they can have a direct input into decisions and our direction.
In 2023 the global charity raised $46 million for conservation projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The UK charity contributed £2.2m of this, and we are confident there is significant potential to increase our income from donors here. So, we are looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly personable fundraising professional to join our UK team, to help us identify, approach and cultivate relationships with new private individuals with the potential to make major contributions to our work.
This is a maternity cover contract so the successful candidate will need to get up to speed quickly, taking over responsibility for delivering the new Major Donor fundraising plan. The successful candidate will have previous experience of managing high level relationships and a track record of securing high value (5 and 6 figure) donations or new business. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and be a confident communicator and able to build trusted relationships swiftly. As this is still a new role, in a relatively young charity, your ideas will help shape this work and you will play a crucial part in driving the growth and sustainability of our fundraising in the UK.
You might have existing experience working with high-value donors, however we also welcome applications from candidates who have transferable experience from other areas - for example a sales or account management background.
Key Responsibilities (see attached job description for full list)
-
Proactively research, identify, and cultivate a list of new potential donors (high-net-worth individuals), building a pipeline of people to approach for support.
-
Build and strengthen relationships with both existing and new supporters - developing and personally managing and inspiring a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, soliciting 5 and 6-figure gifts.
-
Lead a programme of relevant cultivation and networking events, including receptions and lunches, creating engaging opportunities for donors to increase their giving to a higher level.
-
Develop inspiring and compelling ‘case for support’ literature
-
Regular stewardship including personalised updates, donor touches, invites to webinars/events etc
Person Specification - see attached job description document
Working Arrangements and Travel Requirements
Rainforest Trust UK staff work remotely and you will be expected to work primarily from home with an excellent internet connection. You may be based anywhere in the UK but you will be expected to work from a shared team space in London once a month, and your donor meetings/events are most likely to take place there.
The postholder will be required to host networking events and attend some online meetings with our partners in the U.S so some (early) evening working is required. We are also flexible as to how many hours this postholder works, and will consider a 3-5 day per week arrangement, depending on experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rainforest Trust UK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive working environment. We recognise that promoting diversity and eliminating discrimination in our work will bring benefits for our people, our organisation and our charitable purpose. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief or any other protected characteristic.
Thank you for your interest in this role. If applying, please take time to submit your CV and covering letter, as well as completing the two additional questions. Please also send us a completed Diversity Monitoring form which you need to send to us separately. If you are shortlisted we will contact you by 26th June, and first interviews will take place on 3rd and 4th July. We look forward to hearing from you.
Rainforest Trust saves endangered wildlife and protects our planet by creating rainforest reserves for the benefit of species, people and the planet.
![Rainforest Trust UK logo](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/prjeke3cpnk_2024_05_24_03_23_41_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/pongo_pygmaeus_bornean_orangutan_2_cr_bernat_ripoll_bnf_2017_2019_09_15_06_13_06_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/team_2023_09_06_12_03_26_pm.jpeg)
![IMG_1421.JPEG](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/img_1421_2024_05_24_03_23_41_pm.jpeg)
![Copy of a1d03e14-d5b4-4f85-8a76-f553308d84b8.jpg](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/copy_of_a1d03e14_d5b4_4f85_8a76_f553308d84b8_2024_05_24_03_23_41_pm.jpg)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title: Head of Trusts and Global Markets
Salary: £54,880-Band E
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you a skilled and experienced professional in the field of trusts and global markets?
Could you lead the strategic development of the trusts and global markets programme, ensuring full consideration of audiences (internal and external) and propositions to create an engaging strategic plan aligned to the organisational strategy ?
Do you have the skills and experience to provide leadership to the Trusts and Global Markets team ensuring they are fully equipped, enabled and supported to develop exceptional partnerships and deliver against targets and organisational priorities?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
AAUK are seeking a Head of Trusts and Global Markets to lead our dynamic Trusts and Global Markets team to deliver a target of ~£4.5M in 2024 while seeking growth for the future. The role provides leadership across four key areas; Trusts in the UK (including our strategic partnership with the People’s Postcode Lottery), Trusts in Liechtenstein, Partnerships and Philanthropy in the Gulf (primarily Qatar and UAE), and Philanthropy and Partnerships in Singapore and Hong Kong. The role provides strategic direction to each of these areas, supporting the Senior Managers to navigate internal systems and relationships while seeking opportunities for growth and innovation.
The post holder willplay a key strategic and lead role in the Philanthropy & Partnerships team (P&P), comprising Philanthropy, and Strategic Funding & Insight sub-teams, in order to ensure maximum collaboration, a joined-up approach to donors and increase income across the P&P team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise funds from trusts and foundations, as well as managing our global investment portfolio. Working collaboratively with the Co-CEOs, board and Senior Leaders to engage and promote the work of the Trusts and Global Markets team, as well as working collaboratively with colleagues on humanitarian emergencies, ensuring Trusts/regional markets' support is maximised at these times.
Key responsibilities include:
Building and maintaining relationships with key trust and foundation donors
Developing fundraising strategies to secure funding for our programs and projects
Managing our diverse global investment portfolio to achieve financial growth and stability
Monitoring and evaluating the performance of our investments and adjusting strategies as needed
Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in finance, fundraising, or investment management, as well as excellent communication and relationship-building skills. A solid understanding of trusts, foundations, and global markets is also essential.
If you are looking for an impactful, challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Further details available within the JD
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
About Smart Works
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Greater Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 35,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, we launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women. More information about who we are can be found on our website.
About the role
Smart Works exists to empower all women who need help getting into work. We are currently in a significant growth phase, doubling the number of women we support to 10,000 women a year by 2025. As such, we require vital cornerstone funding and are seeking to establish a Major Gifts function, to secure donations from high-net worth individuals, that will enable us to achieve our mission and help thousands of women to transform their lives.
This is an exciting new role that provides an opportunity to build a new major gifts programme from scratch. Supported by the Director of Partnerships, you will work closely with the CEO, Board, and our network of 750 volunteers, to develop a giving strategy that will engage and grow a new pool of crucial supporters for Smart Works.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing major donors, as well as conducting prospect research, developing bespoke stewardship materials, and securing five-figure and six-figure repeat gifts.
We seek an excellent communicator, with significant experience in influencing, negotiating and exceeding set targets. Creativity, an understanding of women’s fashion, and knowledge of wealth circles would also be advantageous.
Smart Works is a collaborative environment, with dynamic teams and ambitious plans. It is also a rewarding place to work and a lot of fun, with valuable opportunities to attend nationwide fundraising events, expert leadership panel discussions, fashion sales and exclusive events.
The Fundraising and Partnerships team are based in London. This is a hybrid role, working from a London centre at least twice per week, with the opportunity to work across our North, West and South London centres. Some evening and weekend work is required to lead on philanthropic fundraising and support wider partnership team events.
If you are a dynamic, proactive self-starter, with exceptional interpersonal skills and are passionate about supporting women into work, then this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We would love to hear from you.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, the successful candidate will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a giving programme, building a pipeline and carrying out proactive prospect research
- Secure five-figure and six-figure multi-year gifts from major donors, to exceed income targets
- Research and identify prospective major donors who could support Smart Works, through existing warm networks and via outreach to cold audiences
- Work collaboratively across teams and functions to produce creative and compelling propositions and materials to secure both core and restricted funding
- Represent Smart Works to a diverse range of stakeholders and audiences to generate income and raise brand awareness
- Develop cultivation events considering regional hotspots
- Acknowledge, thank and recognize donors appropriate to their level of support and ensure restricted gifts are appropriately allocated
- Manage donor database and reporting
- Support Smart Works’ local centres across the UK and share learnings and guidance to help others build their Major Gifts potential
Skills, knowledge and personal attributes
Essential Criteria
- A track record of cultivating strong and positive relationships with multiple, senior and high-net worth individuals
- Demonstrable experience of making the ask, and an ability to support senior staff, volunteers and trustees to do so
- Interpersonal verbal communication and presentation skills, in order to foster strong relationships with donors and networks alike
- Target driven with excellent organisation and time management capabilities, demonstrating an ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to prepare high-quality funding proposals and reports, adapting the communication style for different audiences and stakeholders to maximise impact
- Proactive, ambitious team player, able to work from own initiative
- Passionate and enthusiastic about the mission and vision of Smart Works
Desirable Criteria
- Proven track record in securing six figure major gifts income
- Outstanding written communication skills and strong attention to detail
- An understanding of the Philanthropy landscape and its current challenges, opportunities and trends
- Experience in database management
- Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, disabled candidates, and candidates with lived experience of unemployment as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at Smart Works
General duties of a Smart Works staff member
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with all team members and take an active part in staff meetings and discussions
- Adhere to our policies and procedures and be an ambassador for our charity
- Play your part in ensuring that each woman who comes through our door is treated with respect and empathy
Benefits, terms & conditions
- Full-time role, based across our three London centres
- Monday to Friday with typical working hours 9 am-5 pm in line with centre opening hours. Happy to discuss flexible working at interview
- Salary of £34,000 - £39,000 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
- Company pension
- Positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for practical training and progression
- VIP access at Smart Works sales, events and pop-up shops
- All successful applicants must provide two satisfactory references and complete a Basic DBS check
How to apply
Please submit a CV and answer the following questions via our recruitment portal by 21st June at 5pm. Your application should be addressed to Hannah Sanders, Director of Partnerships
- Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 250 words)
- What experiences and skills do you have that make you well suited to this role? (Max 400 words)
- In your opinion, what individual or groups of people would make an excellent Major Donor for Smart Works? (Max 400 words)
Reasonable travel costs will be reimbursed for interviews.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This is an exciting opportunity to help Cambridge City Food Bank realise it’s vision of ending the need for foodbanks, through an ambitious strategy creating a network of affordable food clubs, financial inclusion projects, and campaigning to change current systems which contribute to food insecurity – whilst working alongside it’s eight existing foodbank welcome centres.
Reporting to the Development Director, you’ll carry out key administrative tasks, growing the support and development function of the Charity; including stewardship communications with individual donors and creating assets for community supporters to generate food and financial resources. With the support of external consultants, you will assist the securing of income from grant giving trusts and foundations.
Main Duties:
● Develop strong individual donor relations through regular stewardship communications and powerful fundraising appeals, alongside establishing the associated data and systems; growing supporters.
● Create community development assets, which enables community groups to engage with and provide resources for the Charity, such as for charitable fundraising / food donation events.
● Together with the Development Director, secure income from, and maintain relations with grant giving trusts and foundations, including working alongside external consultants.
● Together with the Development Director, develop a team of volunteers who can support the work of the Charity’s development function.
● Support the Development Director in their communication with corporate partners, to build good relations, gain and maintain corporate partner support.
● Liaise with colleagues across the Trussell Trust network; sharing best practice and participating in learning opportunities, to further the work of Cambridge City Foodbank.
● Other administrative activities may be requested from time to time by the CEO, Development Director and senior staff, consistent with the needs of the Charity.
Personal Specification:
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
● Strong administrative experience, highly organised, and able to effectively juggle multiple administrative tasks at the same time!
● Competent in the use of Zoom/Teams and MS Office software.
● Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship management skills, you will inspire and motivate existing and prospective supporters, providing excellent stewardship and crafting compelling donor updates, applications and appeals.
NB. Experience of charitable fundraising is not essential when demonstrating the strong transferable skills above. Training will be provided.
Behaviours and competencies:
● Friendly, trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
● Able to demonstrate empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially-excluded backgrounds.
● Be committed to the vision, respect the ethos and uphold the values of Cambridge City Foodbank and Trussell Trust.
Our Vision, Ethos & Values:
Our Vision is to end the need for UK foodbanks. Each day we meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community. We are an independent local charity and member of the Trussell Trust network.
We value dignity, justice, compassion, community and impact, in all that we do. We serve local people regardless of background, inspired by our Christian ethos and values.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity actively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
In 2023: our amazing team of 200 volunteers assisted by a small staff team, provided 16,000 3-day emergency food parcels to people across Cambridge (36% were children) and distributed 170,000 Kilos of food.
Interviews will be held at Orwell House, CB4 0PP, on Friday 5th July 2024
We meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community.
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/screenshot_2024_03_21_155213_2024_03_21_03_55_25_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/foodbank_4_2024_03_21_03_55_52_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/347817439_631598288872341_6388928415901783038_n_2024_03_21_04_00_52_pm.jpg)
![](https://downloads.charityjob.co.uk/cdn-cgi/image/width=148,height=82,fit=cover/media/411585533_782033303963414_2085975907868565945_n_2024_03_21_04_01_50_pm.jpg)
Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £21,614 per annum (i.e. pro-rata to the full-time equivalent salary of £40,438 per annum)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Department: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement
Job Type: Part-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.
Over the next year our Major Partnerships Unit (MPU) will generate more than £9million income from companies, trusts, foundations and major donors to fund vital projects across Plan International UK. The Major Partnerships Unit consists of the Corporate Partnerships Team (CPT) and Philanthropic Partnerships Team (PPT) and is a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a dynamic team and ambitious plans.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team to grow / upgrade accounts and develop different strands within partnerships e.g. cause related marketing, employee fundraising and brand partnerships.
As a Corporate Partnerships Executive, you will manage and develop a portfolio of Corporate Partnerships; building excellent relationships and creating and developing account strategies which leverage relationships to create maximum value for Plan International UK.
We are looking for an individual who has excellent communication skills, both in writing and through presentations with the ability to adapt styles to meet the needs of different audiences both tactfully and diplomatically, with experience of working in a busy corporate fundraising team or a corporate environment. You will also excel at working collaboratively and developing effective relationships both with external and internal stakeholders.
If you thrive working in a highly collaborative environment, possess great team-working skills and have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love to hear from you!
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 24 June 2024
Interviews will take place week commencing 8 July 2024
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
REF-214740
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who is committed to help Arty-Folks flourish within both the mental health and creative sector in Coventry and Warwickshire. You will hold fast to all that is unique and special about Arty-Folks.
Our new CEO will build the team and organisational structure that will take Arty-Folks forward as we transition from our current CEO and Founder who is retiring in the next 2 years.Since the pandemic, Arty-Folks has more than tripled the number of people we support, and demand for our service that provides immediate access continues to grow. Our new CEO will lead our expansion plans.
The role requires strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensure the charity's growth and ability to handle increasing demand, while maintaining the high quality of its services. It is essential that as the head of a small team our CEO is closely connected to our day-to-day operations whilst maintaining a strategic viewpoint that drives innovation, co-production, fundraising, and collaborations.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Committed and passionate about mental health, the visual arts, and putting people first.
- Leadership experience & team mgt.
- Ability to create plans, budget and manage financial controls
- Demonstrable success in fundraising.
- Experience of working in a similar sector.
- Strong knowledge of the Coventry / Warwickshire area.
Responsibilities
Strategy
- Working with the Board to articulate a clear and compelling vision for growth with realistic and measurable goals for scaling our program and social impact.
- Communicating effectively between the Board of Trustees and our team, and ensuring daily activities align with the organisation's strategic plan and KPI’s.
- Working with the Board of Trustees to mitigate organisational risks and enable decisions that will protect against major business disruption
- Ensuring business plans progress efficiently while ensuring required resources are available.
- Developing effective collaborations with VCSE organisations, the NHS, Public Health and community partners to provide our members access to a wide range of services.
Stability
- Overseeing the development and optimisation of the organization's infrastructure, including technology, facilities, and human resources, to support increased capacity.
- Overseeing the robust financial management of our finances to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and efficiency.
- Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that builds and nurtures strong relationships with existing and prospective funders.
- Building capacity by recruiting top talents as Trustees, staff or volunteers, offer training and support to equip them with the skills needed and to develop their leadership skills.
- Supporting our staff team with professional development, good working conditions, supportive management, and regular performance appraisals.
Scalability
- Ensuring evidence-based systems for monitoring and evaluating the impact of our service are implemented, using service user data and feedback to make informed decisions and adjustments.
- Writing high quality impact reports that are comprehensive, transparent, and wellstructured to effectively communicate outcomes and social return on investment.
You will be supported by and work alongside our Artistic Director who will be stepping down from her current CEO role.
Annual Holiday - 29 days including statutory holidays (pro rata)
Probationary Period - 6 months
Rate of pay - £36,000 per annum pro rata (£21,600 for 3 days/wk)
The company has a contributory pension scheme with NEST.
CEO reports to Arty-Folks Board of Trustees
Employment terms
Employment with Arty-Folks will be subject to the following checks prior to a start date:
- A satisfactory police record check to include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Receipt of satisfactory references
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
How to Apply
Submit your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.
We will conduct a rolling interview process so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Pleae read our full recruitment pack on our website.
We exist to inspire people recovering from mental health problems to realise their full potential and lead fulfilling lives through the visual arts
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
St Marylebone Parish Church is seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Community and Development Manager..
Position: Community and Development Director
Responsible to: The Rector
Location: St Marylebone Parish Church, London NW1.
Hours: Up to three days per week
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum (pro rata)
Summary of role – please see full job description for details
In addition to building good relationships and following through with the major and most established grant making organisations, the Community & Development Manager will also need to show ingenuity in researching new and appropriately interested funders to support St Marylebone in its work, mission and ongoing upkeep.
Principal responsibilities – fundraising, development and communication, research, cultivation and solicitation. This job is for you if you are flexible, entrepreneurial and excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of this central London church, and if you have demonstrable fundraising skills and a proven track record of securing major gifts.
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
Closing date: 19 June 2024
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.”
Candidates should submit application letter and CV
We are a large Parish Church in central London, a community from all over the world and of all ages, journeying together in faith, hope and love.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Mark Evison Foundation is a charity working in London state schools promoting the personal development of young people through challenge. We invite and mentor non-academic proposals for challenge from 17 year olds. It is exciting work, bringing out the best in young people.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join this fast-growing charity at an exciting time and make a significant impact as our first Development Director. You will be responsible for our fundraising strategy and setting up and professionalising our fundraising function. You will have the backing of a committed group of Trustees and volunteers who are eager to help and support your work. You will also be responsible for fundraising for the MEF across several areas, and for developing funding initiatives for our future.
We are looking for someone with a great track record of success in fundraising, who can thrive in a small ambitious team. We will expect you to represent our interests in a range of public and private contexts; to be a confident and pro-active verbal and written communicator; and a skilled networker with a strong track record of relationship building.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To establish a fundraising strategy and ensure fundraising compliance.
- To generate income from individual donors at the low, mid and major gift level. To support the Executive Trustee steward existing, and cultivate new, major donors.
- To research and develop a trust and foundation pipeline and prepare and submit grant applications and draft progress reports
- To grow our income and diversify our donor pool through targeted campaigns
- To grow our network – including influencers and organisations that can help to raise our profile
- To ensure appropriate stewardship processes are in place so that donors at all levels feel well thanked and informed of their impact.
- To grow our presence amongst small to medium businesses, London schools and local residents
- To build partnerships with businesses to extend our profile and find new funding opportunities
- To effectively engage schools and businesses to support the Foundation, to raise awareness and help raise funds
- To liaise with the team on a regular basis to explore better community engagement, local connections, and fundraising opportunities
- To report regularly to the Board on income, prospects, and strategic objectives in alignment with our objectives
- To help foster a positive culture of fundraising across the organisation
- To promote the MEF widely, through the written word and social media
- To research and plan fundraising events, with other MEF staff and the charity’s trustees
For more information please visit our website or see the attached Job Description below .
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so the post may be filled before the published closing date below .
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
You don’t have to know about Down syndrome. You can learn about Down syndrome, but we need you to know how to nurture the heart of an organisation and its people.
Freelance/self-employed contract for 3 – 4 days per week
£30k - £40k p.a. depending on experience & hours – hours and fee are negotiable
Please see our video on our website (Meet the Team, Current Vacancies) for further details from our Chair, James.
Lead the 17-year-old charity into a brighter future
The role demands quality skills and experience in management, governance, building teams and communities, fundraising and finance – in person and online.
Can you simultaneously be creative, a problem solver, ideas person, developmental, positive leader, supporter, confidante, prudent and adventurous?
We are very keen to hear from you. Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are and why you suit the role and would like this work.
Please send your CV and a 5 min video explaining who you are and why you suit the role and would like this work.
Enabling children with Down syndrome to maximise their potential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Dementia Friendly Keighley (DFK) as Chief Executive.
As a dynamic Chief Executive you’ll support us through an exciting new stage in our development and will feel confident in strategically shaping, managing and delivering the business plan of the organisation.
About The Role
Leading on project delivery, monitoring and outreach projects, you will also ensure the DFK information centre is supported to continue running successfully. You will be comfortable turning your hand to all aspects of running a small organisation, and leading it to excel. This will include:
-
Outreach work to raise awareness of dementia across the diverse Keighley community
-
Ensuring delivery against the requirements of our current funders, collating and providing the evidence for this
-
Actively seeking and securing further funding streams
-
Growing the services we offer
-
Overseeing our centre and a small team of staff and volunteers
-
Becoming a Dementia Champion
This is an interesting and varied role which will suit someone who enjoys being involved in the day to day, whilst also contributing to the strategic aims and success of the organisation.
As we are entering a new phase, the trustees are seeking this new role to support them to focus on governance rather than management. You will have the opportunity therefore to shape this role within the parameters set by our Mission, Vision and the funders we have.
The organisation has a high public presence in the community and is much respected so you will be expected to be comfortable as an ambassador and demonstrate a passion and commitment to what we do and stand for.
About You
You will have a passion for working with people living with dementia and feel enthused by the positive, empowering ethos at DFK.
You will have a personal/professional understanding of dementia and how it impacts on all aspects of life for people living with dementia, those caring for them, and their family and friends.
You will have a track record as a successful senior leader in a charitable organisation of a comparable size or equivalent managerial or director experience.
You will be confident in public speaking and have excellent communication skills, being able to convey a message with impact to engender trust, and be comfortable communicating with senior stakeholders, staff, volunteers and funders.
You will have experience working with external funders, understanding the importance of delivering a project as agreed, as well as being comfortable with completing the monitoring and reporting aspects.
You will live in, or have close connections to, the local area where we work.
You will be an effective team leader, understanding how to bring the best out in people, and adapting your leadership style to engender excellent working relationships.
If you'd like an informal chat about the role, please contact Helen Bradley, Chair of Trustees by contacting the DFK centre.
Interviews will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 3rd July and Friday 5th July.
For more information about our work, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.