Grants & Trusts Fundraiser

Salary: up to £30,000 FTE depending on experience   P/T – 22.5 hours 

 
DENS are looking for an experienced Grants & Trusts Fundraiser with a demonstrable track record of working with Trusts & Foundations and a history of submitting successful Grants. 
About the Role
 
To develop and manage a rolling programme of funding applications to Foundations, Trusts and Statutory Grantees, managing existing funders and identifying and securing new funding for both capital expenditure and general running costs across all services. 
 
To proactively identify suitable projects, and develop bid documents, for funding applications and manage all post-grant reporting requirements.   
 
To contribute to the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives, research, campaigns and events to support DENS Fundraising Strategy. 
 
About You 
 
You have significant fundraising experience with an excellent track record in Trust and Foundation fundraising, 
 
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail and the ability to write and submit well-presented compelling cases for support to foundations and trusts, tailored to the funder and meeting all criteria and deadlines. 
 
You have excellent attention to detail and high accuracy levels with an enquiring mind, interested in sourcing and assessing research statistics. 
 
You have the ability to easily absorb complex information and present it in a logical, appropriate and clear manner.
 
If this is you, we would love you to join our friendly, busy and dynamic Fundraising Team who are passionate to make a difference to the lives of people facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion. 
 
Apply for this role Please read the full Job Description & Personal Spec which is on a separate document.   
If you are a match, complete our ‘Application Form’ including a ‘Supporting statement’ detailing why you are the perfect candidate for this role, and email to HR
 
CVs are not accepted for this position, please fill out the official Application Form.  No agencies please. 
 
Closing date for receipt of applications is 29/03/20.  Interviews will take place on 07/04/20 
 
For an informal chat, please call Fran Martin, Head of Fundraising & Communications on 0 1 4 4 2 8 0 0 2 6 8. 
 
 
About DENS Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives.   We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to food and provisions.  We provide a range of accommodation options to support people to move on and sustain their own tenancy and we provide advice and training; empowering people to develop skills and confidence to build a better future and be an active member of their community.    Our integrated services include:  The Elms, a 44-bed hostel providing temporary to short-term accommodation. Day Centre – providing a daytime haven, advice, shower, company and a hot meal.  Open Space – a place where people can socialise, be creative, develop their skills & seek advice.  Move On Service - providing support for a move into more independent living.  Foodbank – providing emergency food supplies and household provision.  Social Enterprises – Development of employability skills and self-confidence in a supportive environment whilst also raising income for DENS.
 

ROLE DESCRIPTION: Trust & Grants Fundraiser

SALARY: Grade 3 £25,555 per annum

                                                     

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week – with some weekend and evening work on occasions. Part-time or job share will be considered for the right candidate(s).

REPORTS TO: Head of Fundraising

PURPOSE: To help maximise income from charitable trusts and foundations

Nature of the Role

The Together Trust currently employs around 850 staff and volunteers, across a number of care, education and community sites in the North-West and surrounding areas. The Fundraising team, based at the Together Trust Centre in Cheadle services the whole charity. The team currently comprises of a Head of Fundraising, a Trust & Foundation Fundraiser, Corporate Fundraiser, Community and Events Fundraisers (x 2) and a Fundraising Assistant.

The post holder will work in collaboration with other colleagues across the Trust. The Head of Fundraising guides the work of the fundraising team, however the post holder will be expected to prioritise and manage their workload and to work independently as well as being part of a team. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. Time off in lieu is given for additional hours worked in line with Together Trust policy and with the prior agreement of the Head of Fundraising.

JOB PURPOSE

Based at our centre in Cheadle, Cheshire, you will be detail-orientated with excellent communication skills. You will be highly motivated, skilled and resourceful and will have experience of trust fundraising with a proven track record of success in this area.

Above all, you will be a creative and persuasive writer who knows how to communicate effectively by interpreting and translating the vision and needs of the charity. Within the small team, all staff are expected to work in a flexible way and tasks that have not been covered in the job description may have to be undertaken. 

The successful candidate will:-

• Reliably understand the philosophy, activities and diversity of the Together Trust in order to enthusiastically and accurately promote its work 
• Help deliver the fundraising strategy and promote the reputation of fundraising internally and externally to ensure it becomes understood, integrated, and appreciated at the Together Trust
• Work at all times in accordance with the Policies and Procedures of the Together Trust
• Understand that safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

Job role:

Internal Responsibilities

• To work with stakeholders to understand and develop a pipeline of projects which meet a known need in line with the Trust’s overarching strategy
• To work closely with operational and support colleagues to ensure the effective co-ordination and quality assurance of trust and foundation fundraising, supporting colleagues especially those in business development, fundraising and communications and marketing.
• To develop and manage a comprehensive programme of targeted proposals and applications which secure significant income from trusts and foundations in line with agreed KPIs.

External Responsibilities

• To manage a portfolio of relationships with key Trusts and Foundations
• To apply a stewardship approach to Trusts and Foundations, providing ‘over and above’ the minimum reporting required, to build long-term relationships with Trusts and Foundations
• To ensure that the Together Trust meets funders’ reporting and other requirements, using appropriate project management systems which will include effective monitoring, evaluation and timely and accurate reports
• To research, identify and prospect potential funders

Administrative and Strategic Responsibilities

• To triage industry bulletins with potential funding sources
• To keep accessible, accurate and up to date records in line with appropriate policy and regulation
• To develop a system for prioritising and approaching prospects, and ensure the wider team understand the system
• To work with the Head of Fundraising and the wider team to identify fundraising opportunities that can be supported by trust and grant fundraising
• To be accountable for grant recording, prospecting, and segmentation in line with team systems, Trust policy and GDPR best practice

General Responsibilities

• To undertake training as required
• To work to agreed targets and KPIs
• To take part in other fundraising activities to support the wider team, as required, which may involve some evenings and weekends for which time in lieu will be taken
• To work with the Head of Fundraising on larger fundraising projects as required
• To perform any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as agreed with the Head of Fundraising.

We're over the moon to leading the search party for a respected Welsh charity with a life-saving mission, powered by community and volunteers. We're looking for a talented Trusts Fundraiser with a passion for persuasive copy that results in winning bids and proposals.

This job isn't simply just bids and grant writing. We're looking for a relationship-led fundraiser who can also make meaningful connections with trusts, foundations and commissioners. The role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a growing fundraising team. Spearheading and supporting the growth of income, you'll take the lead on trusts and grants and nurture an already healthy income stream to reach its full potential.

With a strong focus on communication and writing skills, you'll manage and monitor your own workload and relationships and be timely and efficient with reporting. It's a 360-degree trusts role, so you'll also enjoy working with service delivery teams to gather detail, develop analytics and improve processes.

Who are we looking for?
Ideally someone with previous trusts experience, although we'd be happy to consider candidates from other income streams (community, corporate, major gifts) looking to forge a career in trusts. We'd also be open to bid writing candidates from the private sector with transferable skills. You'll be naturally inquisitive and always keen to learn and develop your skills, keeping abreast of trends and developments in the grant-making field.

Based from Cardiff office and open to partial homeworking. Flexible employer with life and family-friendly culture. Condensed hours, a 9-day fortnight and 4 days per week are all possible for the right candidate.

We're looking to move quickly with this opportunity, as the charity is currently supporting the NHS with essential COVID-19 efforts.

Please get in touch as soon as possible with a copy of your CV for lots more detail. Our regional specialist for Wales, Amelia Lee, is managing this opportunity: [email protected]

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

We are looking for a creative and thoughtful fundraiser to secure unrestricted and project funding from grant making trusts and foundations, and support other fundraising activity as part of a small yet dynamic team. The role is central to the charity’s function, generating around a quarter of its total income.  The successful postholder will be pivotal to the ongoing sustainability of charity and will benefit from working within a supportive, creative and forward-looking team, alongside nine staff and over 700 volunteers.

Ideally, the post-holder will have proven ability to manage a trusts income stream, through understanding, building relationships and maximising the value of existing supporters, and researching and recruiting new trust supporters as part of a clear strategic plan.

You will work closely with our programme staff, using project plans and budgets to secure funds for our activities in Africa and the UK. You will also be responsible for producing a timetable to ensure quality narrative and financial reports for funders, and for writing these updates, with the support of the programme team.

This post is full time, based at our head office in Netley Marsh, near Southampton. Part time hours will be considered - please state when applying, and indicate proposed hours. 

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (two pages maximum) explaining what you would bring to the role, and your motivation for applying to Jemma Chambers, Head of Fundraising. The selection process will include an interview day 9.30-3.30 - this is provisionally planned for Monday 6th April. 

Starting salary:£25,000 (or pro rata, accordingly to hours worked)

Hours of Work:Flexible, between 28 and 37 hours per week

Length of contract: Permanent

Mary Frances Trust (MFT), a mental health charity based in Surrey, are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraiser.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and creative person to develop further their fundraising skills. The role is relatively flexible and offers additional support from an experienced Fundraiser.

Job Purpose:

• Maximising income generation through community fundraising and delivering the MFT fundraising strategy.

• Meeting financial targets and assisting in the charity’s growth.

• Acting as an effective ambassador for Mary Frances Trust with consideration to the values and objectives of the charity.

  MAIN DUTIES:

• Development and implementation of Mary Frances Trust’s fundraising strategy.

• Building relationships with donors, companies and partners – making presentations, updating on progress and milestones.

• Devising and organising fundraising activities and events.

• Responsibility of using innovative ways to gain and retain donors and regular supporters.

• Managing and developing corporate partnerships.

• Managing information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database.

• Writing tailored grant applications to charitable trusts and foundations – with support from other members of the team.

• Creating new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives.

• Participating in the day to day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and Board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks.

• Presenting and reporting to the Senior Management Team and Board, on Targets set by the organisation.

• Representing the work of Mary Frances Trust at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations

• Participating in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role

• Working in accordance with Mary Frances Trust’s policies and procedures

• Working with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator to recruit fundraising volunteers.

For Application Form and Job Description please apply online.

Deadline 1st April 2020

Leeds Mencap are looking for two creative and experienced people to join our fundraising team.  We have a vacancy for a Trust fundraiser and a temporary vacancy for a Development Officer to cover maternity leave.

Leeds Mencap is a busy, friendly and ambitious local charity based in East Leeds but operating city wide.  Based at The Vinery Centre, we have a thriving community nursery and room hire enterprise running alongside our specialist services for children and young people with learning disabilities and their families.  We are an independent local charity and we need to raise all our own funds. 

For both roles we need people who are proactive and flexible in their approach and who will be able to hit the ground running.  We have ambitious fundraising plans and our priority is to raise our profile and encourage more people to support us. To support this ambition you’ll have excellent communication and writing skills and be able to craft stories that inspire and engage supporters. You’ll be a self-starter who can manage their own workload and be willing to get stuck in.
In return you’ll work in a supportive team in a bright and airy building which is humming with a wide range of activities. The children in our on-site community nursery never fail to entertain.  We can offer flexible working and a generous annual leave entitlement with company sick pay entitlement from the first day of employment. Even better, you’ll go home each day knowing you have made a difference to the lives of people who have a learning disability. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious local charity and we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the post and to download an application form please visit our website.

Our client Four Paws, is seeking a top notch senior digital fundraiser to join their team. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working within the fundraising team and in collaboration with the comms team, this exciting role will see you working on the digital fundraising strategy.

About Four Paws:

Four Paws is an animal welfare organisation, which works globally to help animals in need through fundraising, and projects and campaigns that help raise awareness of animal cruelty.

                                                                                 

Job Summary:

The Senior Digital Fundraiser is responsible for developing and delivering the digital fundraising strategy for Four Paws UK. This includes the planning, execution and optimisation of digital fundraising campaigns as to meet challenging targets for the growth of online audiences and revenue streams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, write and implement the 2020 Digital Fundraising Strategy for FOUR PAWS UK (in partnership with the Head of Fundraising, FOUR PAWS UK).
• Deliver and exceed the targets of the UK digital budget, maximising net return and focusing on the life-time value of supporters.
• Contribute to setting income/expenditure targets, monitoring and reforecasting as required.
• Evaluating digital fundraising campaigns against set Key Performance Indicators and producing monthly performance reports for the Head of Fundraising (UK).
• Email marketing: setting up e-appeals, newsletters, customer email flows such as welcome journeys (ideally in Marketing Cloud)
• Generate email leads and convert into donors - via Facebook, Instagram and other sources
• Project management: be able to source content via email from international partners to feed campaigns, emails, landing pages and other online content.
• Donation page optimisation (Form Suite)
• SEA campaigns: Google Grants, Google Ads
• Facebook/Instagram ads (conversion, cpc)
• Setting up online petitions in petition tool
• Website development / donation pages / crowdfunding pages
• Managing social media channels (paid content only; organic content is managed by the Communications Team).
• Website maintenance (fundraising and donation pages only; the communications team manages the general wesbite).

Relationships:

• To work closely with other UK teams to integrate UK strategies and optimise overall digital fundraising performance.
• To work closely with the International Digital Fundraising Team (based in Amsterdam) to plan, execute and optimise digital fundraising campaigns.
• To work closely with international colleagues to source content for and sign off digital campaigns.
• To manage key relationships with digital agencies and online payment providers (MultiSafePay, GoCardless, PayPal, CAF)
• To act as first port of call for donors in regard to digital enquiries (eg. campaigns, payment)
• Manage interns and volunteers as necessary

Applicant Profile:

You are:

• a creative and innovative digital native with strong project management skills.
• passionate about working for an NGO and animal welfare.
• up to date in digital trends across the commercial and not for profit sectors.
• knowledgeable about fundraising and data regulations, particularly in the digital space.
• experienced in devising, immplementing and optimising online marketing campaigns across email, Facebook/Instagram, the Google marketing suite and other platforms (at least 2 years‘ experience preferred).
• performance focused and driven to generate as many leads as possible for a competitive price.
• passionate about converting leads into donors with have practical, hands-on experience of the strategies that should be deployed to do so.
• a stong online campaigner with working knowledge of which online channels best generate traffic and conversions.
• able to translate complex stories from an organisaiton’s field work (in FOUR PAWS‘ case, international animal rescue and welfare) into simple, effective digital messaging that motivates response.
• results focused and driven to optimise key performance indicators in audience growth, reach and conversion.
• technically minded and knowledgable in digital platforms, particualrly Marketing Cloud, Form Suite, Facebook/Instagram, Google or other email/e-commerce platforms.
• expert in excel and results analysis/optimisation.

Desirable knowledge, experience and competencies:

• Microsoft Office, especially excel.
• Marketing Cloud
• Form Suite
• Online Petition Platforms, such as More Onion and Care2
• Google Analytics / AdWords / Grants / Display
• CMS
• HTML

If you are interested in applying please click the 'Apply button' sending your CV and a covering letter outlining why your suitable to the role. 

A vital, very much needed and much-loved veteran's charity based in the heart of West London are currently seeking a passionate, versatile, confident and experienced Trusts and Foundations Manager on a permanent basis to join their successful and well-established Fundraising Team.

Housed in beautiful offices and grounds on site at one of this charity's key sites this role offers excellent career development and a close team who work effectively together for the greater positive good of the charity. To further compliment this team this role offers a brilliant salary and benefits package and in return for this the following duties will need to be completed with accuracy and consistency:

*Develop and implement a robust strategy for securing significant gifts from trusts and foundations including producing cases for support, conducting prospect research, preparing funding proposals, and cultivating relationships with grant makers.
*Secure income from trusts and foundations against agreed income objectives and deliver fundraising and cultivation activities.
*Cultivate and maintain relationships with a wide range of Trusts and Foundations.
*Lead and manage the drafting and application process including involving other departments.
*Lead and manage reporting to existing funders with reports, annual meetings, regular communication and record keeping.
*Research new funding opportunities and develop the Trusts and Foundations fundraising plan.
*Develop and implement appropriate thank you strategies ensuring that gifts are acknowledged quickly and that every grant maker receives appropriate care and attention needed to stay connected to the charity.
*Act as the main point of contact for all Trust and Foundation funders.
*Manage the annual trust and foundation activity plan and budget.
*Contribute to applications to major grants and institutional donors.
*Ensure that volunteers are recruited, inducted, trained and developed to enable them to deliver quality work.
*Take part in strategic planning for the organisation and business planning for the Fundraising and Communications department and in particular the delivery plans for the charity's key site.
*Work within established budgets, contribute to budget planning and maintain accurate financial records.
*To monitor the progress of this area of work against income targets and other agreed key performance indicators.
*Contribute positively to working in a team and across the charity to deliver quality fundraising practices.
*Maximise own personal development by positively contributing to induction, supervision, training, appraisal and team meetings.
*Act in a professional manner whilst on duty and when representing the charity.
*Contribute to the smooth running of major fundraising events by working with Fundraising and Communications department colleagues.

If this role is of firm interest to you, please submit to TPP Recruitment today a copy of your most up to date CV along with the best contact number for you.

Job title: Head of Trust and Statutory Funding

Salary: Circa £40K dependent on experience

Location: London

We are working in partnership with an international children’s charity providing specialist health services in Africa, Asia and Central America.  They have a unique twinning approach with a network of international hospitals and volunteer specialists with teams on the ground to improve the health of children around the world to make a lasting difference.

The charity is now seeking to appoint a Head of Trust and Statutory Funding who will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources.  The successful individual will demonstrate:

• A strong track record of fundraising significant sums from trusts, foundations and or statutory funders
• An understanding of the international context of child health
• Exceptional communications skills including the ability to translate specialist information into compelling proposals
• The ability to work on multiple projects, cross departmentally
• An understanding of the importance of delivering high quality supporter care
• A proven track record of setting, monitoring and managing budgets
• The ability to prioritise and work on own initiative.
• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers

The successful individual will have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.  You will have a passion for both international development and improving the lives of children.  The role will involve travel within the UK and abroad.

To apply, please email your CV and Supporting Statement, quoting our reference JO1756.

Our client is looking to receive applications as soon as possible, so please apply without delay.

Interview date Monday 16 March 2020

Trust & Statutory Development Manager
Home & Field Based (with regular travel to our sites, as well as locations throughout the UK)
£40,000 per annum Plus Benefits

Royal Voluntary Service is an innovative charity that focuses on inspiring people to give the gift of voluntary service to support the NHS and older people at home and in the community. We are now looking for a Trust & Statutory Development Manager to join our team and drive support for our organisation.

We are committed to keeping people healthy, happy and connected and working alongside the NHS to give their staff more time to focus on delivering care. Each day, our thousands of volunteers make a difference by providing practical support to those in need in our nation’s hospitals, individuals’ homes and local communities.

This would not be possible without the backing we receive from our supporters, funders and grants, which is why this role is so important to our ongoing success.

You will have the opportunity to help secure funding that will transform people’s lives, whether that’s supporting them after a stay in hospital, improving their health or encouraging them to make new friends and remain active in later life.

So, if you are a persuasive fundraising professional with a background of securing six figure grants, this is your chance to do something incredible with one of the nation’s largest volunteering charities.

As the Trust & Statutory Development Manager, you will build strong relationships with our funders and partners and identify new funding opportunities for our charity.

Focusing primarily on six figure and multi-year partnerships, you will:

- Research and identify new funders or opportunities with existing funders
- Design and deliver stewardship plans for funders
- Co-ordinate information for applications and reports
- Support cross-team fundraising initiatives
- Analyse the funding environment and make recommendations to support medium and long-term funding needs

To be considered, you will need:

- To be a senior fundraiser with experience of successfully applying for multi-year, six figure grants
- Experience of developing successful partnership funding applications, ideally as the lead applicant, to grant-making trusts, lottery distributors and central government grant schemes
- Strong writing skills and the ability to craft compelling narratives to showcase our cases for support and our impact
- An understanding of good stewardship practice
- An understanding of the requirements of fundraising regulators
- Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or a similar fundraising database

As the Trust & Statutory Development Manager, you will be persuasive, articulate and passionate about the difference volunteering can make. You will also be highly organised and determined with a collaborative approach to tackling issues.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be beneficial, but this is not essential.

The closing date for applications is the 31st March 2020. Interviews are scheduled to be held in Cardiff on the 8th April 2020.

To apply for the role of Trust & Statutory Development Manager, please apply via the button shown.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Trusts Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Manager, Trusts & Statutory Fundraising Manager, Grants Fundraising Manager, or Senior Fundraising Officer.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Richmond Advice and Information on Disability (Richmond AID) is an organisation of disabled people, working to improve access, choice, quality of life and independence for disabled people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated person to join our team.

About Richmond AID:

Richmond AID provide a range of services including our benefits advice, money advice and information navigation service, a range of peer network social activities, counselling service, Spade gardening service, job club and much more. We have over 60 volunteers and we currently provide services in Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow boroughs. We support more than 2000 people each year and it continues to grow. The charity has an excellent reputation and enjoys strong support from the communities it serves.

The Fundraising Officer Role:

Closing Date: 5pm on Tuesday 24th March 2020

Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week. Flexible working hours  considered.

As an independent charity the Fundraising Officer role plays a vital role in securing the necessary funds to run all the services provided by Richmond AID. We now need a skilled and motivated Fundraiser to work with the Chief Executive, to assist in the expansion and development of income generation across existing and new fundraising areas.

This is a career development opportunity and you are likely to have been working for a small to medium sized charity with experience in a broad range of fundraising activities, including grants, individual giving and events and the ambition to expand your experience and take on greater responsibility. 

You will be pro-active with good marketing, writing and presentation skills.  As part of the role you will be expected to manage the volunteers who organise our fundraising events.

The expectation is that this post will be cost-neutral as a minimum within the first year, building to five times salary in new income in subsequent years. This is a new role for the charity.

Richmond AID offer 25 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays pro rata. Normal office hours are 9am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm on Fridays. You will be based at our offices in the Disability Action and Advice Centre, 4 Waldegrave Road, Teddington, TW11 8HT but may need to work from other locations as needed.

To apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter telling us how you meet the Job Description and Person Specification – Experience and Knowledge section points 1 to 9.

Richmond AID is an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcomes applications from disabled candidates.

Richmond AID has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer quality mark meaning any disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please tell us if have a disability or long term health condition that you want us to consider.

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We're looking for an enthusiastic, results driven Fundraising Manager to help to ensure that we raise enough funds to run our projects. 

International Communities Organisation empowers communities, guided by its vision of self-determination and the values of development and human rights. It fosters an environment where cultures are respected, and organisations within these communities are free to pave the way for their own development.

The Fundraising Manager will be responsible for managing ICO’s relationship with trust and foundations as well as potential major donors, regional and international proposals and corporate sponsors.

The role involves identifying new Trust, Foundation, Grant and Corporate funders and stewarding those already identified; researching appropriate ICO projects that meet funding criteria; writing compelling and transparent bid applications and filing accurate reports and financial accounts in a timely manner.

You will

• engage with Programme Manager and others to obtain information needed in order to properly complete funding applications. 
• identify and maximise any funding opportunities.
• lead on ensuring that grant applications are finalised and submitted in a timely manner and meet the required criteria.
• complete  funding bids to support delivering the right to self determination projects as set out in the recommendation letter.
• undertake proactive, responsive and accurate research on prospects and potential sources of funding on core right to self-determination projects such as Research, Publishing, ICO Fellowship Projects, Forum for Cities in Transition.
• help manage Project Workers (Volunteers) and identify their workload related to fundraising.
•  working with the Director and Programmer Manager and colleagues, assist in making applications to Trusts and Foundations.
• maintain effective communications so as to work as a team. 
• provide a brief email at the end of each week to summarise work undertaken and progresses. Review meeting at the end of each month to discuss fundraising pipeline and progress report outlining where we are with funders.

To join us in this you’ll need to have...

• Proven experience of exceeding targets
• Excellent ability to motivate and influence people 
• Strong networking skills and proven ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
• Demonstrative ability to effectively manage budgets and multi-tasking to meet tight deadlines
• Flexibility and willingness to travel where needed to support events
• Confident in curating a variety of proposals and reports
• Excellent time management experience to control and develop your own pipeline and portfolios

The fundraising manager can work at our Oxford Street office or home-based during the Covid-19 outbreak until further notice from the government. Please send us a copy of your CV with a cover letter by clicking on Apply.

Note: Your Cover Letter should outline your interest and explain how you meet the roles criteria with clear track of records in fundraising, i.e please explain past leadership activities in fundraising with direct and clear references to the methodologies and achievements and quantitative as well as qualitative examples. During March and April 2020 on-line interviews are being arranged.

The fundraising and communications manager has a key role to play in MRN’s financial stability and diversifying its income streams. They will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in planning and implementing MRN’s fundraising strategy  to grow and diversify our income, particularly from unrestricted sources, to sustain and develop our wor.

The role holder will identify and pursue fundraising opportunities and develop fundraising proposals, as well as relationships with the main funders in the migrants’ rights and other relevant sectors.

The role holder will lead on communications at MRN, and will have an excellent eye for detail as well as ability to create new and dynamic contect to connect and engage our existing and new audiences. 

They will be alert to the issues affecting migrants, refugees and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. 

The charity is looking for exceptional candidates that meet the person specification and have a:

• Commitment to upholding and advancing the rights of all migrants

• Readiness to work with those who support the MRN mission, values and vision

The salary will be in the order of £37,849 per annum pro rata.  In addition, MRN contributes 6% of salary to pensions.

Closing date for applications: 9am, 14 April 2020

Date for candidate interviews: 23 April 2020

Fundraising Manager
Watford, Hertfordshire

About Us

We’re the Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy, a charity dedicated to supporting children and families living with cerebral palsy and similar neurological conditions.

We are currently looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our team and maximise our income potential.

The Benefits

- Salary of £35,000 per annum DOE
- 27 days’ holiday (including Christmas shutdown) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme with matched employer contribution (5%)
- Play a part in the day-to-day success of our charity

If you are a proven fundraiser with a great management style, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive move into our incredible charity.

Joining a fast-paced and supportive environment, you will have the chance to grow with the role, gain experience and new expertise and enable your team to thrive.

The Role

As the Fundraising Manager, you will lead our income generation and fundraising efforts for the Bobath Centre, developing and implementing strategies to maximise our income capacity.

Working with the CEO, you will contribute to community fundraising, statutory contracts, grants, trusts, corporate fundraising and individual giving activities and campaigns.

You will recruit and manage two part-time Fundraisers as part of your team, one for individual giving and one for major donors, as well as managing a Marcoms Assistant who supports fundraising.

Your role will also involve:

- Developing an income generation strategy and managing its delivery
- Leading the development of a fundraising database
- Identifying, researching and developing new business leads and potential new funders
- Maintaining good working relationships with all charity stakeholders

About You

To join us as a Fundraising Manager, you will need:

- At least three years’ experience in fundraising, with at least one year spent in management
- A successful track record in professional fundraising, securing income in excess of £100K per annum
- Experience of managing the performance of staff and volunteers
- Prior experience of setting KPIs and targets

A degree level qualification in a relevant area, such as fundraising or marketing, would be beneficial to your application.

Please note, all offers of employment are subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS check.

Other organisations may call this role Donations Manager, Income Manager, Income Generation Manager, Trust Fundraising Manager, Bid Manager, Fundraising Proposal Manager, Proposal & Bid Manager, or Fundraising Development Manager.

The closing date for this role is the 30th March 2020. Applicants are recommended to indicate days in the coming weeks where they cannot attend an interview.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, 9am – 5:30pm, Monday – Friday, with the possibility of flexibility.

The Bobath Centre for Children with Cerebral Palsy are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready for a rewarding challenge as a Fundraising Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.