The British Asian Trust is undergoing an exciting and ambitious period of growth.  Our annual turnover has more than tripled in recent years helping us to increase our impact in South Asia through meaningful programmes of activity that release people from poverty and allow their full potential to be met.

The next stage of our journey will be dependent upon our expertise in growing and diversifying our income streams, extending our reach within the diaspora and beyond, and maximising the opportunity of being supported by some of the most successful South Asian business leaders and entrepreneurs in the world.

We will operate on the cusp between philanthropy and impact investment, driving programmes that are bold and progressive in their vision for social change. We are also in the process of merging with a major conservation organisation and will be looking to fund and grow a new conservation vertical.

We are now recruiting for a number of key positions in our Fundraising and Operations teams to help make this plan a reality.  All jobs are based in our London office.

1. Fundraising Manager - ECB (full-time)
2. Programme Fundraising Manager (full-time)
3. Prospect Research Manager (part time – 0.5 FTE)
4. Finance Manager (part time – 0.7FTE)

If you are excited by our work, are great at what you do and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us in no more than 2 pages why you are the right person for the role.

Closing date for applications: 

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 30 September
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Monday 30 September
3. Prospect Research Manager - Monday 7 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 2 October

Interviews will be held on the following dates:

1. Fundraising Manager ECB - Monday 7 October
2. Programme Fundraising Manager - Friday 4 October
3. Prospect Research Manager - Friday 11 October
4. Finance Manager - Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 October

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Trust Fundraising Manager to join our Fundraising team.

The successful candidate will raise and maximise income from, and build relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies to achieve agreed annual income targets. The successful candidate will research identify and proactively drive engagement with Trusts, Grant Making Bodies and Foundations to ensure an annual schedule of  successful applications are made.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who is target driven, innovative and proactive to work within the charity sector where you will be responsible for working to and achieving agreed existing annual plans and budgets by using Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies to drive funding for St Luke’s service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to initiate, deliver and manage multiple applications and have significant experience in researching managing delivering and writing compelling applications as well as having strong influencing skills.

An excellent understanding of budgeting and financial management is essential along with a track record of achieving financial targets and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You should be able to demonstrate an ability to be highly organised with good priorisation skills, and the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects with a high degree of attention to detail and a positive professional attitude.

To develop a strong Trust strategy that maximises income and offers the opportunity to drive strong relationships with Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies to achieve agreed annual income targets.

Key Responsibilities

Trusts

Research, identify and create an annual schedule of applications to Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies that will achieve agreed annual income targets.

Proactively drive engagement with Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies through their trustees and administrators, engaging St Luke’s contacts to provide support with relationship development where appropriate.

Write and submit applications in line with annual schedule and where additional opportunities have been identified. Ensure clear and compelling messages are delivered with a strong call for support.  

Maintain on-going research of trusts and foundations to identify new opportunities for raising funds.

Maintain awareness of development in Trust and Foundation fundraising.

Maintain awareness of other charity initiatives and company activities both locally and nationally that may influence St Luke’s corporate fundraising activity.

Build strong, sustainable relationships with Trusts and Grant making bodies.

Internal Relationships

Work closely with staff from other departments to develop projects and supporting information to ensure success in raising funds from Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies.

Work closely with and influence senior volunteers, trustees and supporters to assist with the introduction to and cultivation of new Trust relationships.

Liaise with staff in other departments, whose projects have attracted external funding, to ensure appropriate monitoring of activities is taking place to provide reports to Trusts as required.

Liaise with the Finance Department to provide financial information to support applications to Trusts and to fulfil their funding reporting requirements.

Develop knowledge and understanding of Trust, Foundations and Grant making bodies with relevant staff across the organisation to ensure opportunities to apply and generate income are maximised.

Working in conjunction with the Communications team, to ensure that media coverage of successful external funding and any relevant activity is maximised. 

In consultation with the Fundraising and Communications team, develop materials and products to support the delivery of Trust Fundraising.

Work specifically with the 50th Anniversary Project Lead on strong trust and grant bids applicable to the 50th year celebrations.

The post holder will

Maximise all opportunities to promote activities and raise income by working closely with all team members and adopting an integrated approach to fundraising. 

Contribute to the annual business planning for the fundraising department by developing and producing detailed plans of activity including budget forecasts for trust fundraising. 

Provide regular reports on activity and budgets to the Senior Fundraising Manager. 

Maintain accurate and thorough records of research, contacts, relationships and activities with trusts and individuals associated with them, using RE7 to evidence this.

Work closely with the Supporter Experience team to provide monthly progress reports, using RE7.

Maintain a working knowledge of charity legislation, ensuring that the campaigns are conducted using best practice including GDPR.

Identify opportunities and challenges that may arise and propose appropriate action.

Act as the point of contact for all trusts fundraising information and activity, for internal and external stakeholders. 

Create, develop and manage policy and procedures required for the delivery of trust fundraising.

Attend National Association of Hospice Fundraisers meetings, as appropriate. 

Represent St Luke’s at public events and activities as well as supporting the team at annual fundraising events and any other duties to support Income Generations Programme.

Maintain compliance with all current and relevant legislation.

Job Title: Fundraising Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising & PR

Location: Lifelites, 26 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BL

Hours: 34 per week

Duration:   Permanent

Salary: Circa £25,000

Lifelites’ goal

Lifelites is a small charity with a unique mission to donate life-changing technology packages to give life-limited and disabled children using hospice services a chance to play, be creative, control something for themselves and communicate, for as long as it is possible. We donate this technology, including training on how to use it and technical support, for children using every children’s hospice service in the British Isles. 

Purpose of the role

The Fundraising Officer is a key role within the Fundraising & PR Team, to raise funds by proactively developing relationships with fundraisers and donors as well as providing first class stewardship of existing supporters and collaborating with colleagues throughout the organisation to further the Lifelites’ goal.

The candidate

We are looking for someone wishing to dedicate themselves to making a positive difference to the lives of life-limited and disabled children. You will work efficiently with colleagues, fundraisers and volunteers to raise the £750,000 we need each year to give these children a chance to escape the confines of their conditions.

You will need the right balance of experience, professionalism and friendliness and be willing to pick up the phone to make a new contact. And you will have the desire and skill to develop relationships with donors and volunteers to build Lifelites’ community of funders to help us do more for the children we support.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new fundraising opportunitiesin order to build strong, long-term relationships with companies, donors, fundraisers, and volunteers

• Recruit and manage 3rd party event participants

• Provide support materials and encouragement to fundraisers

• Present on behalf of Lifelites at events to various audiences, including occasional evening and weekend events throughout the British Isles which may include an overnight stay

• Communicate with a variety of different audiences in a respectful and professional way

• Work within current legislation and fundraising best practice, and assist Lifelites to meet the demands of Data Protection legislation.

At Lifelites we reward our employees’ hard work with benefits that include:

• 25 days annual leave (plus extra days off during Christmas and New Year)

• 4pm finish on Fridays + many more benefits!

Please apply addressing the person specification below by sending your CV and a covering letter (maximum of 2 sides of A4) indicating why you think you are the right person for this job. Please address your application to Samuel Davies, head of fundraising & PR

Closing date for applications: 23 September

Interviews to be held 30 September

Role overview

This is a key position, within a dynamic and inspiring supporter-focused Fundraising Team.  The role would suit a highly driven and experienced fundraiser who is looking to further develop their account management and proactive fundraising skills. 

The post holder will be responsible for both acquiring and maintaining community relationships with supporters, including community groups, companies and individuals. They will have the ability to identify and seize opportunities and provide impeccable stewardship to increase lifetime value.

About the Team 

The fundraising team at Hospices of Hope is a public-facing team raising over £1m every year, working with hundreds of supporters who raise money in aid of the Charity through a varied range of activities.

About You 

You will have experience of working in a supporter-facing fundraising environment and a track record of providing impeccable account management and successfully securing new partnerships.

Specifically, you will have: 

•    A proven ability in relationship management to third-party fundraisers

•    A passion for working towards ambitious fundraising targets 

•    The ability to identify and seize opportunities

•    Excellent communication skills

•    The ability to take ownership of your workload and be a self-starter

•    Experience working with the general public in a customer-facing role

•    The ability to work effectively with our CRM (HQN), analysing information and reporting on KPI's

•    Sound knowledge of the Charities Act and Institute of Fundraising guidelines, ensuring all fundraising activities are fully compliant 

About the Charity 

Hospices of Hope, has led the way in developing hospice care for terminally ill children and adults in Romania and surrounding countries over the past 25 years. Our services have already reached more than 40,000 of the most disadvantaged people in Europe and despite some progress in the reform of the healthcare systems, many patients continue to be left without proper care at the end of life.Hospices of Hope seeks to ensure that all our patients are given the best possible pain relief and holistic support for each day that they have left. In addition, we have provided more than 20,000 training sessions in hospice care for thousands of healthcare professionals from more than 19 countries in the region’. A better future for seriously ill children and adults starts with you.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a detailed covering letter (no more than one page) and CV to Anna Perolls, Fundraising & Resources Director. The covering letter should clearly outline the following:

• How you are suitable for the role using the person specification and responsibilities highlighted in the job description
• Your motivation to work for the charity
• Your salary expectation and notice period

Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be progressed.

Please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience if you are suitable for the position.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are only able to inform shortlisted candidates of the outcome of their application. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. If your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still apply for other suitable vacancies.

Closing date: 30th September**

*This vacancy may close earlier if we receive enough applications. Therefore we encourage all applicants to apply immediately

This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional fundraising team in a dynamic and growing international development charity.

At a time of heightened interest in reforestation as a solution to poverty and environmental degradation, this is a great opportunity to be a part of this thriving fundraising programme. TREE AID works with communities in West Africa and Ethiopia to re-green degraded land, increase food security and grow reliable incomes through tree enterprises.

We’re looking for a marketing professional or fundraiser who is passionate about raising money for an international development cause. Your role will be to develop successful donor recruitment and community fundraising campaigns to grow TREE AID’s individual donors and unrestricted income.

The role is offered on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave, 12-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent employment.

Key objectives are to:

• To raise unrestricted income from new individual supporters.
• Day-to-day implementation and management of donor recruitment and community fundraising activities.
• Produce data and analysis to support fundraising planning and budgeting.

Responsible for managing donor recruitment and community fundraising programme, including;

• Planning and managing all donor recruitment activities (online, print, inserts, telephone, email) to bring in new supporters
• Developing a successful welcome/donor communications programme for new supporters to inspire them to continue their support for TREE AID
• Managing community fundraising and events programme

Who we are looking for:

We’re looking for someone with fundraising or marketing experience either gained at a charity, or alternatively through an agency or commercial organisation.

The ideal candidate will be confident managing and evaluating multiple fundraising campaigns across a range of marketing channels, while juggling deadlines and priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, and have experience producing strong and engaging fundraising/marketing communications and materials. You will have an analytical mind, be good with data and numbers, and have a sound working knowledge of the charity sector. Experience of digital marketing/fundraising is desirable.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter, addressing the job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 7th October
Interviews: 14th and 15th October (tbc)
Expected start date: 18th November (tbc)

Position: Local Networks Projects & Comms Officer
Reference: DL26
Location: MS National Centre, NW London
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Salary: £29,508 - £33,999 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E, Level 1
Department: Services & Support, Local 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 
This is a high profile role, supporting the delivery of cross-organisational work for the MS Society.

The role will support the continued development and improvement of the services and support delivered through our 270 local groups by monitoring, and where appropriate leading, key projects within Local Networks and leading within the department on our approach to communicating with Local Network volunteers.

This work is a key part of the Local Networks Programme and supports our Investing in Volunteers programme and Volunteering Strategy. The role will also contribute to the overall implementation of the Services and Support Strategy and the Local Networks team’s objectives.

Closing date: Friday 4th October 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply for this position, after reading the attached job description, please click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter, it will be sent automatically to us.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.

No agencies please.

Alumni Manager (Fundraising)

Grade 5

Salary from £28,000 to £33,000 pro rata for hours worked

Permanent, part time – 22.5 hrs per week (0.6 FTE)

Based in London

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Young Enterprise Fundraising Team in a brand new role and at an important time for the charity as we launch a transformational new three year strategy.  The Alumni Manager will have responsibility for developing a strong Young Enterprise Alumni network. 

The successful candidate will work with the Director of Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Team to devise and lead on new fundraising initiatives and events that form an integral part of the Philanthropy strategy and annual income budget.  The Alumni Manager will successfully locate, engage and retain alumni to support and promote Young Enterprise and steward their contribution to narrating the longer term impact of YE on their career path.

You will be a strong networker with event management experience.  You will be able to demonstrate your success in fundraising roles (2-3 years experience) and will ideally already have experience of alumni or philanthropy fundraising.

Your communication skills, both verbal and written will be excellent, and you will be able to show your experience of leading successful fundraising initiatives, bid-writing and/or creating and delivering sales pitches.

For full details of the role and requirements please refer to the attached Job Description.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitablility for the role.  Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis and the listing will close to applicants if the role is filled before the close date.

This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we significantly grow our income in order that we can effectively expand our research. Our Events Fundraising team are looking to recruit an Events Manager to join us and lead on the planning, delivery and development of our PCRC own events such as the Horizon Dinner, Snowdon Challenge and Race for Science, as well as large third party events including the London Marathon and Ride London.  The Events team are working on a strategy that will take income from £580,000 to £1,205,000 by 2023.  We are looking for a keen learner and effective implementer to be an integral part of the team in this exciting growth period. We are a small but ambitious fundraising team and there are plenty of development opportunities available as well as autonomy in the role.  The role will work closely with the Head of Events and Community Fundraiser.

What can we offer you?

We have a generous training allowance for each employee and will ensure you are able to grow and learn in your position. We have a policy to create new positions, promote as people grow and offer new tasks and projects to all of our employees. You will have a considerable degree of autonomy and have plenty of opportunity for growth.

Please see attached Job Description for further information on the charity, a full list of responsibilities as well as required skills and competencies. 

Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Job Title:  Community & Events Fundraising Manager
Location: Magpas HQ, Huntingdon with travel across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and surrounds 
Contract: Full time, permanent – some weekend and out of office working will be required
Salary: £32,523 - £34,782 depending on experience

Would you like to use your extensive community fundraising experience to build long term sustainable income for a rapidly growing air ambulance charity?  Magpas Air Ambulance has been operating an emergency medical service since 1971, saving lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk and surrounding counties.  Now 24/7 with a brand new air ambulance, Magpas is looking for an experienced and passionate Community and Events Fundraising Manger to take this important income stream to the next level.

You will receive lots of support from a friendly, ambitious and collaborative team whilst having the scope to really make an impact - so if you have the experience we’re after please get in touch.

Role description

• Strategically lead the development and growth of Community and Events Fundraising at Magpas Air Ambulance
• Take personal responsibility for building relationships with community leaders, local ambassadors and organisations to secure long-term support for Magpas Air Ambulance and achieving personal income target
• Devise an effective and segmented stewardship programme ensuring the highest level of donor care is executed at all times and ensuring fundraising are fully motivated and supported
• Recruit, manage and develop fundraising volunteers and provide appropriate support to their fundraising activities
• Produce and manage the community and events budget, including monthly monitoring and reporting of income and expenditure
• Develop strategies to increase the number of event participants, and the amount of income per person raised
• Research, pilot and evaluate new challenges, sporting events or community events
• Provide strong leadership and management to the Community Fundraising team providing coaching, mentoring, guidance and support to ensure they are encouraged and motivated to achieve success
• Support the Director of Fundraising with the implementation and delivery of the fundraising strategy and deputise for the Director of Fundraising when necessary

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong background in community fundraising with demonstrable success raising income through community, corporate and events fundraising activity
• Previous experience of creating and delivering a community fundraising strategy and budget
• Demonstrable success in the delivery of excellent supporter stewardship and the development of stewardship plans
• Experience of working alongside communications and marketing teams to successfully promote and market events
• Experience of managing, motivating and developing community and events fundraisers & volunteers

Closing date: 30th September 2019
Interview date: 15th October 2019

If you are looking for a new opportunity within a supportive and exciting environment, please read the Role Description attached before sending a covering letter/statement including details of how you meet the key requirements of the role together with your CV telling us about your experience.

All offers of employment are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious candidate to lead, improve and implement the fundraising & business development strategy of Osmani Trust which includes raising significant contract and grant income from trusts, local government, corporations and other funding sources.

You will have a wealth of non-profit fundraising experience, preferably within youth, social welfare, education or health, and a track record of meeting your fundraising goals. You will be able to suggest relevant new funders and seize new business opportunities. You find it easy to communicate verbally and in writing and enjoy building collaborative relationships.

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of Osmani Trust’s ambitious fundraising strategy; leading our charity to think big and aim high in raising the funds needed to make our life-changing work with vulnerable and disadvantaged people possible.

At the perfect time to join our team, you will build our income growth strategy with the freedom to be innovative, creative and make a huge impact at a small but high profile organisation.

Please note that CV’s will not be accepted, application via website only.

Closing date for completed application forms: 5pm, Friday 11 Oct 2019

Community Engagement Manager (South) (0147)

Location: Home Based - South Region

Salary: £30,985 - £36,00

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

We’re seeking an exceptional, go-getting fundraiser to join Oxfam’s Community Engagement team. The right person for this role will be results-driven and ambitious, with a proven track record of meeting targets and delivering outstanding supporter care.

The Role

As the Community Engagement Manager for the South region, you will maintain and maximise existing volunteer networks by providing excellent stewardship and guidance to enable Oxfam’s supporters to give their time, money and voice to help beat poverty for good. You will also work to instigate and grow new relationships with individuals, fundraising groups and corporate partners across the region.

You will craft and implement a localised community engagement strategy, working closely with Oxfam’s extensive retail network, that inspires and motivates volunteers to raise funds and take action.

Another aspect of this role involves managing our established product Oxjam Music Festival in your area, recruiting and supporting volunteer music event organisers to deliver fantastic fundraising events.

What we are looking for

We’re looking for an experienced and driven community fundraiser or volunteer manager with plenty of enthusiasm to join our talented Community Engagement team. You will define and grow Oxfam's grassroots presence across the South region, and manage the regional budget.

You will be a confident communicator and adept public speaker, well able to engage and inspire people to dedicate their time and efforts to support Oxfam. You will have a talent for spotting opportunities to attract and motivate new supporters, as well as the ability to nurture existing volunteers in order to meet income targets and deliver agreed influencing KPIs.

You will be experienced in managing high value and high profile partnerships at a regional level and have exceptional interpersonal skills, along with the ability to influence key stakeholders both within the organisation and externally.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to provide effective guardianship and stewardship of individuals and groups/networks of Oxfam GB supporters in the community, and enable them to engage with Oxfam in a variety of ways. 

You will have the opportunity to work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their field. The role offers appropriate training and development opportunities, fair pay and a competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Location: Home based in the South region

The south region encompasses an area including Greater London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands.

How to apply  

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. 

About us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a British, faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

What you’ll be doing:

The Supporter Experience team is involved in ensuring the supporter experience is at the heart of everything we. We are aiming to increase the depth and value of supporter relationships whilst encouraging repeat giving or multiple interactions. The purpose of this role is to design and implement first class stewardship plans to ensure our amazing supporters have a great experience with Muslim Aid and care about the cause for many years.

The Supporter team plays a pivotal role in making Muslim Aid more data and insight driven in the way we fundraise and communicate with supporters. The team will take a lead in mapping supporter journeys by using a data driven methodology to ensure we are implementing insights to improve the way we engage with our supporters.

As a confident communicator, you will help develop a culture based on understanding and interpreting supporter behaviours and motivations. Using this information, you will lead on mapping journeys and experiences across communications, campaigns and the fundraising portfolio to maximise a supporter’s lifetime value.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will be IT literate and proficient using Excel to handle data. You will have significant supporter/customer care experience obtained from the commercial or charity sectors. You will understand the importance of a supporter journey and how to map and track that journey to ensure each step is fully understood and engaged with.

You will have experience of working in a busy environment, prioritising activities appropriately and managing multiple, conflicting priorities. You will also have proven experience of developing internal relationships across a complex organisation – working with internal clients to develop and adapt briefs to improve supporter experience.

Why you should apply:

If you are ambitious and self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity. You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check (Basic, Standard or Enhanced depending on the role). In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

The Connection at St. Martins is based in the heart of London, near Charing Cross Station and Trafalgar Square.  The Connection has been helping homeless people since the First World War and is one of London’s largest homelessness charities.

The Fundraising Development Lead is a new role, which will join an ambitious and forward-thinking Fundraising & Communications team (9 team members), which is undertaking positive change and growth as part of the implementation of a new four-year strategy. This role is the second most senior post in the team, deputising for the Director of Fundraising and Communications, and their primary remit will be to drive innovative progress. By joining us at this stage in our development, you will play a major role in shaping and developing our fundraising development activity, and we encourage candidates who will relish creative strategic planning.

As Fundraising Development Lead, you will have responsibility for the following areas:

· Lead the development of new and emerging fundraising income streams - including Statutory Funding and Major Donor Fundraising.

· To provide excellent line management to the Trust Fundraising Manager.

· Work closely with our Service Team to identify fundable multi-year projects, and to support them with the training and guidance needed to produce the necessary reporting content.

· To provide the training and guidance required by our Service Team to produce strong content for tendering bids, and to submit trust fund applications for one-off investments in services.

· To lead on the involvement of our service users throughout our fundraising and communications work. 

· To ensure that fundraising development activities meet all legal and best practice standards. 

· To work in support of the wider Fundraising & Communications Team as and when required.

This role requires a confident and experienced fundraiser, with a strong track record in Statutory or Trust Fundraising activity – and ideally some experience of or familiarity with Major Donor Fundraising. You will have experience of developing and implementing strategy. You will be an excellent communicator and negotiator, used to interacting with multiple different stakeholder groups, and balancing the – sometimes competing - requirements of different internal teams. You will be excited by the prospect innovating and pursuing new and forward-thinking fundraising mechanisms, and will approach issues and challenges with a solutions focussed mindset.

Closing date: Monday 30th September 2019 

Interview date: Monday 14th October 2019

So, are you ready to take on this exciting opportunity?

To apply, please read and then complete the application form, ensuring that you have clearly demonstrated that you meet the requirements of the role set out in the person specification.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and of being heard, because better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. An important part of our work is ensuring we generate enough income to continue offering support and to develop new projects where needed, as guided by our values of Openness, Belonging, Strength and Collaboration.

The Fundraising Officer will become an important part of our fundraising team working with our Fundraising Manager and Fundraising Assistant in continually developing our capacity and sustainability. This new role is a vital development within Manchester Mind at an exciting time of growth. We would like to work with someone who is experienced in different forms of fundraising, dynamic and passionate about being able to contribute to our long-term strategy.

Position:  Fundraising Officer

Salary: £25,463

Hours: 35 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of developing fundraising.
• Ability to develop kind relationships.

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 23rd September.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.