Registered in Switzerland, Initiatives of Change International (IofCI) is a non-profit membership organization active in 44 countries, with a near century-long track record of spiritual formation and transformation, dialogue, peacebuilding and trustbuilding worldwide. Our tagline is “building trust across the world’s divides.” A priority of IofCI today is to fund our work and in particular our international Trustbuilding Program (TBP) currently active in 7 countries.

We are seeking an experienced Fundraiser to work under contract with IofCI, join our Development and Sustainability team and, as part of that team, play a pivotal catalytic role in helping IofCI prepare for the next generation of its work. We are looking for someone with the relevant skills, and above all someone who is committed to IofCI’s mission and values.  This individual will be responsible for helping to execute our fundraising strategy and move IofC toward long-term institutional sustainability. The Fundraiser will work closely with the Executive Director and the Sustainability team to reach both these goals. The Fundraiser will play a major role in supporting the transition from a largely internally funded organization, to one that obtains substantial resources from foundations and the global philanthropic marketplace. Progress is already being made: $2 million has been secured to leverage the remaining $2.1 million needed to fulfil our work over the next three years. 

The Fundraiser will cultivate long-term partnerships with foundations, corporations, individual donors, and government entities as appropriate.  The job also involves training and supporting some IofCI staff and national affiliate teams in what is required to raise external funds successfully. The Fundraiser is expected to work with the broader network to implement collaboration protocols, to facilitate knowledge-sharing about best practices among national teams to avoid conflicts, and to develop leads in ways that benefit both the national teams and IofCI.

The person must be an experienced researcher and grant-writer, and be experienced at designing electronic campaigns, composing solicitations, and conducting campaigns, thanking donors, and recognizing them appropriately.  For the first six months, the fundraiser will focus mainly externally and on the Trustbuilding Program countries as well as working on other institutional grants.  The fundraiser will research and pursue sources of outside support, and help the Development Officer pursue leads that come from IofC people.

Work is both office and home-based / virtual depending on where the candidate is based.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Work with leadership to revise and refine the fundraising strategy, based on a process of continual learning from our experience; 

• Identify and research funding prospects to support the TBP, build up IofCI’s organizational infrastructure, and help national teams; 

• Develop individual strategies for connecting with, cultivating, and soliciting prospects; 

• Implement  a moves management system to track touches, guide cultivation, and help us move strategically to convert prospects into donors; 

• Support the Trustbuilding Program national teams’ efforts to harness their knowledge and contacts, and to identify, cultivate and solicit new funding sources; 

• Work with the Executive Director, the TBP Manager, the Communications Director, and the Sustainability team to develop attractive, compelling communications that support the development and fundraising strategy of IofC International;

• Work with affiliated national teams to help them develop local fundraising capacity that works in coordination with IofCI;

• Some travel [when allowed by pandemic restrictions] to meet with affiliated national teams and donors if necessary to implement our fundraising strategy. 

REQUIRED PERSONAL QUALITIES AND SKILLS  

Candidates should demonstrate the following qualities and skills: 

• Commitment to the core principles and vision of IofC, including spiritual grounding;

• Familiarity with Initiatives of Change or comparable work (desirable); 

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;

• Strong communication and presentation skills (in English); and a commitment to open two-way communication with colleagues and volunteer leaders; 

• Demonstrated leadership and people skills; 

• Proven success as a development professional in the international arena, with independent responsibility for a portfolio of donors; or comparable experience in corporate sales or advocacy; 

• Extensive experience in proposal development and writing in the international arena; 

• Demonstrated skill in cultivation, networking, solicitation, and stewardship of a broad array of donors, including foundations, individuals, businesses, and government entities; 

• Deep research and analytical skills; 

• Problem-solving skills; 

• Resilience and perseverance;

• Clear understanding of the ethics and accountability required in the fundraising field; 

• Ability to juggle multiple demands and remain poised and diplomatic at all times;

• Ability to work with a small integrated core team and with a multiplicity of volunteers from diverse cultures across the globe; 

• Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel. 

REPORTING AND REMUNERATION 

The Fundraiser will report to the Executive Director of IofCI and will work closely with the Convenor of the Sustainability team.

Remuneration is to be commensurate with relevant experience.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should include a CV plus a letter of application (max two pages), showing how you meet the requirements of the position. Please provide 2 references; at least one reference should be a professional one.

All applications should be sent to jobs (at) iofc (dot) org by 23 April 2021.

We're looking for an exceptional fundraiser to join our dynamic award-winning team. 

The successful candidate will play a significant part in a high-performing relationship fundraising team by taking ownership of fundraising activity across the South of England. You will have a direct and tangible impact on our ability to help and support bone cancer patients and their families.

Candidates must live, or plan to live within the South of England to be considered for this role.

About us…

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community.

The Role

The Community & Special Funds Fundraising Officers are the face of BCRT within the community and are passionate about raising money through building long lasting relationships with our supporters. They contribute to the overall fundraising strategy by raising income from three key income streams: special funds, community and regional corporate fundraising.

You will be the primary contact managing & nurturing a number of Special Fund relationships, as well as providing individuals and corporate supporters with the very best supporter experience. You will also respond to and manage emerging community fundraising opportunities as they arise.

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a mature attitude and the ability to effectively and empathetically connect with a range of supporters including patients and their families. You will be proactive with a positive and can-do approach – instinctively following opportunities across your area. With at least 2 years’ fundraising experience, you can sense what the next step should be to build and maximise those opportunities.

With a true passion for exceptional supporter care and above all, an ability to naturally build rapport to quickly establish long lasting relationships, your impressive track record of raising money will speak for itself.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Candidates must live, or plan to live within the South of England to be considered for this role. Please note travel to the charity office in Leeds will be required approximately once a month.

Application Process

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: Monday 10th May 
2. Telephone interviews: 13th & 14th May
3. Face to face interviews: W/C 17th May

For more details please see the full Job Description. 

We are looking for a Regional Fundraiser to join our small, friendly Fundraising Team on a flexible, part-time basis of 7.5 hours per week and lead on developing local support for Daisy's Dream in Cheshire East. Local support will be in the form of fundraising, volunteers and awareness, ensuring that Daisy’s Dream Cheshire East is able to respond to the needs of children and families affected by life threatening illness or bereavement in its surrounding areas. 

Daisy’s Dream Cheshire East is a recently established arm of the bereavement charity Daisy’s Dream, which has been based in Berkshire for the past twenty-five years and benefits from a dedicated and loyal network of support across the region.

The Regional Fundraiser forms part of our home-based fundraising team who work closely together to deliver a successful and varied programme of fundraising activities including corporate, trusts and grants, community, events and individual giving. The postholder will be based within the Cheshire East area to work together with our Cheshire East based, highly experienced Therapeutic Practitioner, who leads our services to families in the area.

About you

With previous experience of fundraising or transferable skills from a similar customer focussed role, such as marketing or sales, you will be a friendly, personable communicator with the ability to forge wide-ranging and productive relationships. As this is a home-based role, you will be self-motivated, comfortable working under your own initiative and confident in approaching new contacts who may have little or no knowledge of Daisy’s Dream’s services.

You will take a enthusiastic and creative approach to your role, understanding fundraising to be a challenging but rewarding task. You will also be organised with good attention to detail, the ability to spot opportunities and a knowledge or understanding of different types of fundraising. As fundraising for Daisy’s Dream within Cheshire East is still a relatively new venture, you will be confident in trying out new approaches and have a positive attitude towards learning within the role. 

How to apply

If this sounds like you, please send a CV and cover letter explaining how you feel you fit the person specification and detailing your experience in relation to the job description. We'd love to hear from you.

Just the Job is a small charity based in Richmond, North Yorkshire. We are seeking to recruit a Trust & Digital Fundraiser on a part-time basis, as an independent contractor.  You will need to be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing a successful trust and digital fundraising campaign.

We are in a position to develop the organisation with our Big Green Build, a new dedicated home for Just the Job. You will be responsible for raising the funds to bring this exciting development to fruition.  You will work alongside a dedicated team of staff and volunteers responsible for delivering our projects and will report and liaise with the JTJ manager regularly and the board of trustees monthly.  Explore all possible sources of funds including wealthy individual donors and a digital campaign including Crowdfunding.

Home-based 2 days per week.  1 year contract (with potential extension)

£175 per day

Job Description

Main responsibilities

• Researching, writing and submitting inspirational and compelling applications to trusts and foundations to meet/exceed income targets.
• Maintaining a well-researched pipeline of funding propositions and bidding for appropriate funds.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and information about prospects, supporters and applications.
• Ensuring all reporting requirements are kept for successful grants in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Producing a monthly report to the board of trustees.

• Working closely with the Just the Job team.

Experience

• Significant experience of managing and developing a successful trusts fundraising programme.
• Track record of securing significant amounts of income from funding bids
• Good level of administrative and organisational competency.

Skills

• Ability to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders and represent the ethos and values of Just the Job.

• Excellent written communication skills with a good telephone manner.
• Developed analytical and research skills with strong attention to detail.

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Permanent, Home Based

Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,800 - £25,000 gross per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home based, and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the Bradford, Calderdale & Kirklees area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

The starting date for this role is Monday 14th June 2021.

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 20th April 2021.

Interviews will be held on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Leeds

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Maternity Cover, Home Based, Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,800 - £25,000 gross per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home-based, and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the Leeds area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

The starting date for this role is Monday 7th June 2021

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 20th April 2021

Interviews will be held on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Sheffield & Rotherham

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Permanent, Home Based,

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,800 - £25,000 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home-based, and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the Sheffield & Rotherham area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

The starting date for this role is Monday 14th June 2021.

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 20th April 2021.

Interviews will be held on Monday 26th & Tuesday 27th April.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Job title: Community Fundraiser

Region: Doncaster, Wakefield and Barnsley

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: Permanent, Home Based,

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Salary: £23,800 - £25,000 per annum

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.

If so, then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded professional with previous experience of paid or voluntary fundraising and business development, to work in partnership with and support local staff and dedicated front-line volunteers, to raise the profile of the Poppy Appeal and to maximise income generated in this geographical region.

The position is home-based, and the successful applicant will be expected to live within the Doncaster, Wakefield & Barnsley area.

Highly motivated and with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, you’ll be experienced in building effective relationships and developing commercial opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders. You will have proven experience of working closely with volunteers, be able to recruit, develop and motivate them as well as experience in recruiting the support of and developing relationships with local businesses using your influential yet collaborative style.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces would be an advantage, but it is essential that you have a full driving licence with access to a car and that you are adaptable in your approach, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when necessary.

A full driving licence and use of a car is essential for this role.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.

The starting date for this role is Monday 14th June 2021.

Closing date for this role is: Tuesday 20th April 2021.

Interviews will be held on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Are you a people-person that loves working collaboratively to create change? Want to work with the largest coalition of groups tackling the climate and nature crises ahead of the UN climate talks this year? This is the job for you.

Start date: ASAP 
Closing date: 10am 22nd April, though we may interview exceptional candidates sooner
Interviews: W/c 26th April 

ABOUT THE CLIMATE COALITION
The Climate Coalition is the UK’s biggest group of people dedicated to action on climate change with a combined supporter base of more than 22 million people. We encompass over 100 organisations spanning nature, environment, international development, faith, community and women’s groups – from the National Trust to the NUS, WWF to the Women’s Institute, the RSPB to Islamic Relief.

ABOUT THIS YEAR AND THE GREAT BIG GREEN WEEK

This year, we in the UK have a huge opportunity to raise the ambition of plans to tackle climate change at home and abroad. The UK is hosting a major UN climate summit, known as COP26, in Glasgow this November. This means Parliament and local authorities alike want to be seen as ambitious in tackling climate change.

This September, communities across the country will join together to celebrate what they are doing to tackle climate change, as part of the Great Big Green Week. Ranging from concerts to litter picks; activities will be hosted at the heart of your community by teachers, bus drivers, sport clubs, artists, builders, local groups, places of worship and anyone who cares about climate change.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Overall purpose of the job:

• Using and adapting TCC campaign moments (Great Big Green Week, COP26) as hooks to engage people
• To help strengthen the climate movement by supporting local campaigners to build effective, visible and representative local networks
• To help broaden the climate movement by bringing new organisations and individuals into local climate campaigning, particularly in strategic areas
• Alongside the TCC Secretariat, help to identify and develop grassroots climate leaders, amplifying their work at the local, regional and national level, and identifying opportunities for their personal growth 
• Broaden and expand the TCC network of community climate campaigners

OVERARCHING JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead on community mobilising and organising around key campaign moments (Great Big Green Week, COP26)
• Work with TCC member organisations and their regional staff and volunteers to turbocharge local mobilising and organising around key campaign moments
• Coordinating, supporting and recruiting volunteers in key areas
• Research and build relationships with trusted organisations, channels and voices in target constituencies
• Support local organisers to be effective climate campaigners in their local areas. You will do this by developing effective working relationships and communicating regularly using phone, e-mail, online and other communications tools, and occasional face to face meetings dependent upon the public health context.
• Support local activists to organise local community events and mobilisations as part of national TCC campaigns, and to build networks that last beyond this year
• In consultation with the TCC Secretariat and local network members, support and develop influencing strategies for priority MPs, and support local networks to deliver them. 
• Be responsible for administration relating to the programme, maintaining efficient records and generally be self-servicing.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills & Experience 
Essential:

• Minimum 2 years experience (in a paid or voluntary capacity) working with, and managing volunteers from a range of backgrounds and locations
• Great interpersonal skills and an effective communicator, able to build impactful and trusting relationships that can inspire volunteers to take action
• Works well as part of a team, but also a self-starter that’s able to take initiative while working with little supervision
• Working knowledge of Slack, Google Suite and other digital work tools
• Experience of campaigning at a local level

Desirable:

• Good understanding of the climate crisis, its causes and impacts
• Experience working in a large coalition with diverse stakeholders

Role Reports To: Delivery Leader for Glasgow and the West

Direct Reports: None

Job Family:  3 - £24,000 FTE

Department: Delivery

Overview

Volunteering Matters is a national volunteering and social change charity. We use the unique power of volunteering to resolve some of the UK’s most pressing social issues.  We have made a public commitment to “Keep the Promise” and we are thrilled to have received funding from The Promise Partnership. 

The Promise Partnership is responsible for driving change demanded by the findings of Scotland's Independent Care Review.  The review issued its vision for Scotland in February 2020, this was titled ‘The Promise' .

The Partnership works with all kinds of organisations to support shifts in policy, practice, and culture so Scotland can “Keep The Promise” it made to care experienced infants, children, young people, adults and their families - that every child in Scotland grows up loved, safe and respected, able to realise their full potential.

Role Purpose

As our Participation Manager you will lead to deliver organisational change in line with Scotland’s commitment to creating capacity in the ‘care system’ to Keep the Promise and provide holistic family support.  

The role involves working across Volunteering Matters and ProjectScotland’s portfolio of programmes across Scotland.  Working closely with a wide range of colleagues across our Delivery, Impact, HR and Comms teams, you will ensure that our projects and day-to-day practices align with the work and vision of the Promise and encorporate a rights based approach as now legislated in Scotland through the UNCRC. 

You will also support our internal Diversity, Inclusion and Equality network.

You will audit and assess the organisations current delivery and development landscape - evaluating, facilitating, reflecting, and then implementing measures to ensure we live and breathe the values of the Promise.  This includes internally within our organisation and externally across the communities we reach.  

The approach taken will include 5 foundations outlined by the Promise as a framework to guide activity:
 

Voice: Children must be listened to, and meaningfully and appropriately involved in decision-making about their care, with all those involved properly listening and responding to what children want and need. There must be a compassionate, caring decision-making culture focused on children and those they trust.

Family: Where children are safe in their families and feel loved they must stay – and families must be given support together to nurture that love and overcome the difficulties which get in the way.

Care: Where living with their family is not possible, children must stay with their brothers and sisters where safe to do so and belong to a loving home, staying there for as long as needed.

People: The children that Scotland cares for must be actively supported to develop relationships with people in the workforce and wider community, who in turn must be supported to listen and be compassionate in their decision-making and care.

Scaffolding: Children, families and the workforce must be supported by a system that is there when it is needed. The scaffolding of help, support and accountability must be ready and responsive when it is required.

We aim to normalise care experienced people’s active and meaningful participation in the design and delivery of our projects (both current and future), the recruitment of staff, our ways of working and through our day to day and long term impact.

We aim to improve our ability to support and challenge on behalf and alongside care experienced people in a manner that is empowering & enabling to them and demonstrates our organisation’s ability to continue to evolve and develop.  

Benefits package: Pension, unlimited annual leave, fully flexible working, cycle to work & season ticket loan.

Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.
Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further.

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Position: Regional Development Officer (South East)
Type: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Home based in either Kent, Surrey, Sussex or Hampshire
Salary: £33,273 - £37,839 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 2
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

The role of Regional Development Officer (South East) is one of 9 Regional Development Officers within our new Regional Development team which is part of our wider Community Networks team.

As part of the Regional Development team your role will be to develop our local community presence across the South East of England, developing awareness of and engagement with the MS community by the wider community.

As a Regional Development Officer you’ll support our local volunteer groups to develop new partnerships, share good practice, respond to local need and engage with the wider community. This includes the development of events and services, with MS professionals and local groups where appropriate, to engage the community in our work.

You’ll play an important role working in partnership with our local group volunteers and the MS Community to incorporate their needs and views into our work and will provide guidance and support to our local volunteers when developing local group services.

The role also focuses on developing our connections with communities we currently under-engage with and to support the development of informal groups within the MS community, and our relationship with them.

The post-holder will have experience of working alongside end-users in the coproduction of services or activities, and a commitment to the principles of coproduction; experience of managing the delivery of activity plans in partnership with volunteers, as well as experience of partnership working to improve local services and outcomes for beneficiaries.

The post will cover the following areas:
Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Guernsey and there will be occasional travel to London.

As this role covers large geographical areas you’ll need to hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.

We offer 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

We’re in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 26 April 2021

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. 

No agencies please.

Access to justice should be equally available to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. Receiving the legal advice, they need makes a huge difference to people's lives, reducing debt, poverty and homelessness, and combatting discrimination and injustice.

London Legal Support Trust (LLST) works to support law centres and legal advice agencies in London and the Home Counties by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support. We offer our knowledge and experience of the sector to help the agencies become more sustainable. We also work with other grant-making bodies.

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser to develop a philanthropic and corporate programme, forging new relationships and building on established connections which exist through our exceptional events programme, and London Legal Walk, which raised £895,000 in 2019.

Do you want to use your excellent communications skills to build relationships with people who can give significant gifts to this inspiring cause? Do you have experience of meeting and exceeding income targets across a range of income streams?  We are looking for someone who can influence and motivate others, build positive relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively throughout the organisation.

Working in a small, friendly and energetic team, you will be able to make a significant contribution from the start. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to have a real impact on the fundraising, communications output, marketing and organising of events. You will work very closely with the CEO of LLST as well as Head of Fundraising and the Events Manager.

We encourage flexible working and part-time options for the right candidates, including job-shares if the right mix of experience can be found.

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a brain condition that turns lives upside down, leaving a future full of uncertainty.

Parkinson’s UK is an ambitious charity, passionate about improving the lives of everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are working towards bringing forward the day that no-one fears Parkinson’s, and our pace and determination is stronger than ever. Join us!

About the role 

As part of the Network Volunteering Team, the Network Support Officer role will provide a high quality and consistent volunteering support service for volunteers across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Dorset and West Sussex. 

You will act as the main point of contact for lead volunteers in our local group network, providing the highest quality support to approximately 325 volunteers across 45 local branches, support groups and cafes. You’ll recruit, train and support our volunteers to lead their groups in line with the charity’s governance requirements as well as our policies and procedures. 

What you’ll do

You’ll play a key role in…

• Providing an excellent volunteer support service to local group lead volunteers, mainly through telephone and digital support

• Promoting and facilitating local group network volunteer recruitment, induction and training and manage all volunteer records using online tools such as Assemble, as well as reporting to inform service development, charity insights and volunteer trends

• Supporting volunteers to lead their groups in line with governance requirements through provision of information and relevant tools and support the review of their activities and budgets including the maintenance of the Local Activity Database

What you’ll bring

• A friendly and approachable manner, able to build good relationships and provide first class volunteer support service across a dispersed team of volunteers

• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers, with the ability to work in a user focused and inclusive way

• Proven ability to take a solution focused approach taking ownership of issues and queries raised by the volunteers we support

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using volunteer management systems and other relevant databases and digital communication routes

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Interviews will be held on 20 May.

Please note: supporting statements must fully demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria of the role ("What you'll bring").

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work
• have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
• live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area  and occasionally further afield

We have an exciting vacancy for a Database & Supporter Care Executive to join our dynamic award-winning team on a 12-month contract.  

The successful candidate will be joining the Bone Cancer Research Trust at a very exciting time of growth and development and will play a key part in supporting this through the care and maintenance of our supporter database and supporter care processes. 

The post-holder will support the Database & Supporter Care Manager in the effective and efficient operation of the CRM system (thankQ), fundraising administration and the Supporter Care function of the charity. 

About us… 

The Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is the leading charity dedicated to fighting primary bone cancer. Our mission is to save lives and improve outcomes through research, information, awareness and support. In July 2019 we were awarded 'National Healthcare & Medical Reseach Charity of the Year' at the national Charity Awards and earlier in the year the Yorkshire & Humber Institute of Fundraising awarded our Fundraising & Communications Team with 'Fundraising Team of the Year'. We are a small but incredibly passionate and driven organisation that is proud and supportive of our people - together we make the biggest impact for our community. 

The Role 

The primary purpose of the role is to coordinate all financial and non-financial donor and fundraiser data between thankQ and our data providers: Facebook, JustGiving, Virgin Money Giving, Committed Giving, Dotmailer, BCRT Website and any other data sources to meet the charity needs. 

The Database & Supporter Care Executive will maintain data integrity by cleansing data, using de-duping and merge rules to match data against the correct contact records and/or create new records but minimising duplicates. Also working with the wider team to code financial data so income source and destinations are accurately recorded.

About You 

The ideal candidate will have proven experience undertaking database administration duties including data cleansing, financial batch processing, data loading, working with consents and Gift Aid management within a charitable organisation, ideally using ThankQ or a similar CRM. 

You will be proactive, detail focused, and have an organised approach to working with data processes and have a positive and can-do attitude. 

The ideal candidate should have a true passion for data management and supporter care delivery and understand the importance of these functions within a charity.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. 

The role can be Leeds or home based working remotely with the Database & Supporter Care Manager who is also home based. Please note travel to the charity office in Leeds will be required approximately once a month. 

Application Process 

1. Application Form & CV submission closing date: Monday 10th May  

1. Telephone interviews: 13th & 14th May 

1. Face to face interviews: W/C 17th May 

For more details please see the full Job Description.