Join our passionate and committed board and help us continue providing high quality, innovative services to blind, visually impaired and those with profound disabilities across the West Midlands.
What will you be doing?
As the specialist fundraising trustee, you will play a pivotal role on the board of trustees in advancing the mission and objectives of our organisation. Your expertise in developing, implementing, and overseeing fundraising strategies and your commitment to improving the lives of adults with care and support needs will be crucial in securing the necessary financial resources.
Main Duties:
Fundraising Strategy: Provide expertise, advice and guidance in the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy.
Donor Engagement: Collaborate with the board and senior leadership team to develop and monitor the implementation of a comprehensive donor engagement plan that identifies and cultivates relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners who share our mission.
Grant Writing and Management: Provide expertise, advice, knowledge, and guidance regarding grant applications, work closely with the executive team to align grant proposals with organisational goals.
Fundraising Events: Contribute to the planning and execution of a community fundraising events program including mobilising volunteers and resources to ensure the success of these initiatives.
Major Gift Solicitation: Collaborate with the board and senior leadership to lead efforts to secure major gifts from high-net-worth individuals and corporate partners, leveraging your network and expertise in donor cultivation.
Online Fundraising: Provide oversight and guidance of our online fundraising campaigns, including crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising and digital marketing initiatives. Monitor campaign performance and adapt strategies as needed.
Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the finance committee to develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial goals.
Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that Focus’s fundraising activities comply with legal requirements.
Advocacy and Public Relations: Act as an ambassador for Focus Birmingham advocating for the rights and needs of adults with disabilities. Assist in developing public relations strategies to raise awareness and support for the cause.
What are we looking for?
Strategic experience: Proven track record in fundraising at a senior level, with a deep understanding of various fundraising methods, including grants, major gifts, events, and online campaigns.
Passion for the Cause: A strong commitment to improving the lives of people with care and support needs and a deep empathy for the challenges they face.
Strong Networks in Birmingham: A skilled networker with strong networks in Birmingham and wider West Midlands area.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to strategically assist with grant writing, donor communications, and public speaking engagements.
Financial Acumen: Familiarity with budgeting and financial management related to fundraising activities.
Legal and Ethical Awareness: Knowledge of fundraising regulations and ethical considerations in the non-profit sector.
Team Player: Willingness to work collaboratively with other trustees and staff to achieve common goals.
Time Commitment: Availability to prepare for and attend board meetings (4 per year), committee meetings (4 per year), and fundraising events and other meetings as required.
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
What difference will you make?
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with care and support needs.
- Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and organisations.
- Professional development and experience in non-profit governance and fundraising.
- The satisfaction of contributing to a passionate organisation dedicated to making lives better.
If you are a dedicated fundraising professional with a passion for making lives better, we invite you to apply for this vital trustee role. Your expertise will be instrumental in securing the resources needed to enhance the quality of life and opportunities for people with care and support needs in our community.
The Reach TrusteeWorks team are supporting Focus Birmingham with their Board recruitment. To apply please submit a CV and a supporting statement.
Interested volunteers should provide a CV, together with a supporting statement explaining why you would like to become a Trustee of Focus. Please include how your skills and experience match the person specification and any other relevant details in support of your application.
For an informal chat about the role please contact the TrusteeWorks team who will be able to arrange this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Charity shop volunteer SALES ASSISTANT
About the Salvation Army:
We are the Salvation Army and we put our faith into action by offering practical help for people without discrimination, standing up for those who are vulnerable, fighting against injustice and encouraging people to deepen their relationship with God. The services we offer are diverse and responsive to the realities of life in the communities we serve.
About the role:
Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you want to acquire new skills or make good use of your existing skills as part of a friendly, welcoming team? If you have a passion for supporting your community then this could be the opportunity for you. Salvation Army shops help to generate the income to provide services to help give those within the community a positive future.
Location: Salvation Army “The Village Charity Shop & Cafe”, Nunhead Green, London SE153QG,
Time commitment: The time commitment is flexible, from Tuesday to Saturday, and will be agreed with the Charity Shop Manager
What you’ll be doing:
You will support the Charity Shop Manager in
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Talking to customers and making them feel welcome in the shop
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Answering customer enquiries
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Advising and helping customers
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Ensuring the shop looks its best and is on-trend by following and improving Visual Merchandising
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Helping with sorting of donated goods, pricing and preparing for sale
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Operating the till and dealing with various types of payment
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Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment
Skills/experience needed:
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To be interested in the work of The Salvation Army
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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To be organised and methodical
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Autonomous
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Ability to listen well and take instructions
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Overview and attention to details
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The ability to get along with people and work as part of a team
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Basic numeracy skills
What you’ll get from us:
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We will provide you with the training you need to feel confident in the role
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The shop manager and other employees and experienced volunteers in the team will be
available to give advice and assist you
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Online mandatory training in health & safety, data protection, safeguarding, diversity & inclusion
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Access to a wider range of online training courses
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Opportunity for personal development
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Relevant role to be added on your CV
Who you’ll be volunteering alongside: Charity shop Manager, Officers, Volunteers, Customers
Practical Considerations:
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As part of the application process there will be an informal discussion to give you a
chance to ask questions and for us to talk about the role in some more detail. -
You’ll also need to provide 2 references, complete a disclosure check if one is applicable
to the role (see role description) and complete our online training modules. -
Once you start - and so that you and we know that you are happy in your role - there
will be an introductory period that will be agreed with the setting.
At TSA we don’t want you to be out of pocket by volunteering, so we are happy to
reimburse any pre-agreed out-of-pocket expenses you incur whilst volunteering.
Ridgegate Home was established in 1946. It is a charitable 23 bed residential care home for the elderly. It is a large, detached period building. The home is administered by a Board of Governors, who have an active role in running the home.
What will you be doing?
We currently have 3 trustee vacancies including Chair and Treasurer. The ideal candidates should have good leadership skills, organisational skills, people management skills and negotiation skills. The board meets 4 times per year to discuss the quarterly accounts, and update on operational and strategic matters. Interim meetings are held as required. The home’s registered manager communicates weekly regarding matters arising.
What are we looking for?
A background in Finance, HR, IT, Healthcare, Legal, Marketing or fundraising would be an advantage.
What difference will you make?
The work of our Trustees enables us to continue to make a difference to the lives of our residents, by providing strong leadership and ensuring that our organisation is in the best position to serve our community. Our Trustees know that it is extremely important that Ridgegate Home remains financially viable as a charity. We invite you to share your skills for a cause you care about, whilst building your network and cultivate new skillsets as leaders and make a meaningful impact on this community.
Before you apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. An informal chat with one of the existing trustees will then be arranged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.