As a skilled and motivated fundraising professional you will help to grow income across trusts, foundations, individuals, legacies, and corporate giving. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed team and play a vital role in supporting the Historic Dockyard s charitable work. You ll be responsible for researching and approaching funders aligned with our goals, writing compelling proposals, and developing lasting relationships with supporters. Working closely with the Development and Impact Manager and other departments, you ll help secure funding for both specific projects and core work, ensuring impact is clearly measured and shared. The role includes developing and delivering individual giving initiatives, supporting legacy campaigns, and identifying sponsorship and partnership opportunities with companies. You'll also contribute to monitoring major grants and support larger fundraising campaigns as needed. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills, previous experience of bid writing and operating giving campaigns within the charitable sector, experience in income generation, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. How to Apply If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV by Sunday 25th May 2025, 12pm. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 2nd June 2025. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive. We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is transparent, fair, and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.
May 20, 2025
Full time
As a skilled and motivated fundraising professional you will help to grow income across trusts, foundations, individuals, legacies, and corporate giving. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a committed team and play a vital role in supporting the Historic Dockyard s charitable work. You ll be responsible for researching and approaching funders aligned with our goals, writing compelling proposals, and developing lasting relationships with supporters. Working closely with the Development and Impact Manager and other departments, you ll help secure funding for both specific projects and core work, ensuring impact is clearly measured and shared. The role includes developing and delivering individual giving initiatives, supporting legacy campaigns, and identifying sponsorship and partnership opportunities with companies. You'll also contribute to monitoring major grants and support larger fundraising campaigns as needed. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication skills, previous experience of bid writing and operating giving campaigns within the charitable sector, experience in income generation, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Strong writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential. How to Apply If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV by Sunday 25th May 2025, 12pm. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 2nd June 2025. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive. We acknowledge and value the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is transparent, fair, and as inclusive as possible for all applicants.
CAT is seeking a Director of Development to lead our transformative plans for the regeneration of our Llwyngwern Quarry home, and lead our fundraising, marketing and comms, policy and partnerships. You will have excellent fundraising knowledge, skills and experience, as well as knowledge of marketing and comms, and the ability to network and influence key stakeholders About CAT The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales. CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency. Key activities include a visitor centre where groups can see solutions in action, residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning. CAT has ambitious and transformative plans to scale up what we do in response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. It is an exciting time to join the organisation in a senior leadership role. We have a £25 million redevelopment plan for our Llwyngwern Quarry home, known as Cynefin. We have secured £13.5 million from the UK and Welsh Government through the Mid Wales Growth Deal and private match funding for the first phase. The Director of Development will lead the capital fundraising campaign as well as playing a key role in the charity s Senior Management Team and leading and managing the fundraising, marketing and communications, and Innovation Lab teams. The postholder will bring substantial senior fundraising experience and a strong track record in effective and collaborative leadership. In addition, experience of strategic leadership in policy and communications and marketing would be an advantage. Job details: DoD250514 Area of Responsibility: Leadership of CAT s fundraising, marketing, communications, policy and partnerships Responsible to: Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) Responsible for: Staff employed within the fundraising, marketing and comms, and Innovation Lab teams Contract type: Permanent Responsibility Grade: 9 (£54,000 - £67,200) Location: Flexible: home-working with regular visits to the CAT eco centre near Machynlleth Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Working Days: Usually Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening working. Salary and employee benefits: £54,000 per annum CAT offers a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days p.a., plus bank holidays (usually 7-8 days), plus additional allowance at Christmas (usually 3 days), plus 1 extra day for every year worked (up to 5 days). CAT also offers an attractive package of employee benefits, including: a free cooked lunch and free hot drinks from the café whenever working from the CAT eco centre 40% discount on retail goods purchased from CAT Opportunities for CPD training, qualifications & professional memberships to be funded by CAT Opportunity to take 1 CAT short course per year free-of-charge the opportunity to purchase additional holiday days a Cycle to Work scheme 5% pension contribution generous maternity and paternity entitlement and Death In Service benefit 2 hours per month for general health & wellbeing & 2 hours per month for Welsh language tuition. Work remotely: See Location Application deadline: 5pm 15 June 2025 Interviews to be held: week commencing 23 June 2025 (on site) Expected start date: As soon as possible Overview of Role 1. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the organisations financial resources, supporter base and brand recognition. The Director of Development will lead and manage the fundraising team and have overall responsibility for ensuring the effective leadership and management of the Marketing and Comms and Innovation Lab teams in conjunction with the Co-Heads of Marketing and Comms and Innovation Lab Manager. 2. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy, tactics and plans, to deliver the multi-million pound revenue funding needed for CAT to meet its strategic ambitions as well as to build up its reserves. 3. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and delivering the capital fundraising campaign to secure the Mid Wales Growth Deal funding and raise the private match to enable us to deliver on Cynefin. 4. The role involves developing and delivering strategies for increasing core and project-focused income from individual donors, charitable trusts, statutory sources and companies. 5. The post involves development of fundraising bids and pitches in support of the above. 6. The Director of Development will build and maintain strong and trusted senior level relationships with key stakeholders in government, funders, high net worth individuals, corporates and partner organisations 7. The post holder will lead on enhancing CAT s approach to measurement of impact and ensuring effective systems are in place for monitoring and evaluation. 8. The post will be responsible for oversight of marketing and communications, including ensuring effective marketing and communications strategies are developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated 9. As a key member of CAT s Senior Management Team, you will play a significant role in the overall leadership and management of the organisation and in particular you will make a significant contribution to the refinement and delivery of our vision, mission and values 10. The postholder will be responsible for setting and managing the budget. Main Responsibilities FUNDRAISING AND INCOME GENERATION Develop and clearly articulate the case for support for CAT that positions it for fundraising success. Determine the most effective way of positioning its case as compelling and unique. Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising programme that meets the needs of the organisation. This includes setting the overall goals and objectives for fundraising, alongside the Co-CEOs and leading the delivery of strategies to achieve these goals. Identify, prioritise, cultivate, solicit and steward a major gifts portfolio that includes individuals and organisations, with a particular emphasis on trusts and foundations. Working closely with the Co-CEO, refine and lead the organisation s strategy for securing increased support from statutory sources, including Welsh and UK Government. The post will be responsible for oversight of fundraising, including ensuring effective fundraising strategies are developed and implemented for increasing giving, recruitment and retention of members and supporters including legacies, as well as for trusts and corporates. Work closely with the Co-CEO, Head of Eco Centre and Project Director to update on progress with funding and funders requirements. Lead the development of funding bids and tenders, working with the Co-CEO, Head of Eco Centre, Head of School, fundraising team, trustees and other staff across the organisation. Build the realisation of core funds and overhead costs into all bids and tenders. Work with the Co-CEO and Management Accountant to ensure strong systems are in place for the financial management of projects and the realisation of projected core and overhead contributions. Work collaboratively with colleagues to create robust systems for prospect research, stewardship and contact management. Provide regular reports on progress and results with prospects in portfolio. In collaboration with the Co-CEO and other senior managers, establish and maintain links with the government, business and voluntary sectors with a view to attracting financial support. In collaboration with the Co-CEO oversee CAT s external networking and advocacy, in collaboration with staff across the organisation. Lead on embedding the measurement of impact of the charity s activities across the organisation. COMMUNICATIONS Working with the CoCEO and Co-Heads of Marketing and Comms, provide leadership to the organisation s communications and marketing work. Working with the Marketing and Comms team, create and oversee the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will enhance and build upon CAT s excellent reputation and enable the effective marketing of CAT s services and communication of key messages. Advise and support the Marketing and Comms team in relation to brand-building, campaigns, supporter mobilisation, media relations and defensive PR. Working with the Co-Heads of Marketing and Comms and team, develop and update a record of key information and clear and consistent messages about CAT s work, goals and achievements. Oversee the implementation of key messages in CAT s communications. STRATEGIC AND MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP Provide inspirational, collaborative and effective leadership over the range of CAT's fundraising and development activities, harnessing the commitment and knowledge of the staff. OTHER To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as required by the Co-CEO. THE PERSON: . click apply for full job details
May 19, 2025
Full time
CAT is seeking a Director of Development to lead our transformative plans for the regeneration of our Llwyngwern Quarry home, and lead our fundraising, marketing and comms, policy and partnerships. You will have excellent fundraising knowledge, skills and experience, as well as knowledge of marketing and comms, and the ability to network and influence key stakeholders About CAT The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is an internationally renowned environmental charity, a world-leading eco centre, and one of the foremost providers of postgraduate environmental education in the UK, based near Machynlleth in Mid Wales. CAT provides inspiration, education and training in solutions to the climate and biodiversity emergency. Key activities include a visitor centre where groups can see solutions in action, residential short courses, vocational training and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of sustainability-related topics, with online courses and events offered alongside in-person learning. CAT has ambitious and transformative plans to scale up what we do in response to the climate and biodiversity emergency. It is an exciting time to join the organisation in a senior leadership role. We have a £25 million redevelopment plan for our Llwyngwern Quarry home, known as Cynefin. We have secured £13.5 million from the UK and Welsh Government through the Mid Wales Growth Deal and private match funding for the first phase. The Director of Development will lead the capital fundraising campaign as well as playing a key role in the charity s Senior Management Team and leading and managing the fundraising, marketing and communications, and Innovation Lab teams. The postholder will bring substantial senior fundraising experience and a strong track record in effective and collaborative leadership. In addition, experience of strategic leadership in policy and communications and marketing would be an advantage. Job details: DoD250514 Area of Responsibility: Leadership of CAT s fundraising, marketing, communications, policy and partnerships Responsible to: Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO) Responsible for: Staff employed within the fundraising, marketing and comms, and Innovation Lab teams Contract type: Permanent Responsibility Grade: 9 (£54,000 - £67,200) Location: Flexible: home-working with regular visits to the CAT eco centre near Machynlleth Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE). Working Days: Usually Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening working. Salary and employee benefits: £54,000 per annum CAT offers a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days p.a., plus bank holidays (usually 7-8 days), plus additional allowance at Christmas (usually 3 days), plus 1 extra day for every year worked (up to 5 days). CAT also offers an attractive package of employee benefits, including: a free cooked lunch and free hot drinks from the café whenever working from the CAT eco centre 40% discount on retail goods purchased from CAT Opportunities for CPD training, qualifications & professional memberships to be funded by CAT Opportunity to take 1 CAT short course per year free-of-charge the opportunity to purchase additional holiday days a Cycle to Work scheme 5% pension contribution generous maternity and paternity entitlement and Death In Service benefit 2 hours per month for general health & wellbeing & 2 hours per month for Welsh language tuition. Work remotely: See Location Application deadline: 5pm 15 June 2025 Interviews to be held: week commencing 23 June 2025 (on site) Expected start date: As soon as possible Overview of Role 1. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the organisations financial resources, supporter base and brand recognition. The Director of Development will lead and manage the fundraising team and have overall responsibility for ensuring the effective leadership and management of the Marketing and Comms and Innovation Lab teams in conjunction with the Co-Heads of Marketing and Comms and Innovation Lab Manager. 2. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing a fundraising strategy, tactics and plans, to deliver the multi-million pound revenue funding needed for CAT to meet its strategic ambitions as well as to build up its reserves. 3. The Director of Development is responsible for developing and delivering the capital fundraising campaign to secure the Mid Wales Growth Deal funding and raise the private match to enable us to deliver on Cynefin. 4. The role involves developing and delivering strategies for increasing core and project-focused income from individual donors, charitable trusts, statutory sources and companies. 5. The post involves development of fundraising bids and pitches in support of the above. 6. The Director of Development will build and maintain strong and trusted senior level relationships with key stakeholders in government, funders, high net worth individuals, corporates and partner organisations 7. The post holder will lead on enhancing CAT s approach to measurement of impact and ensuring effective systems are in place for monitoring and evaluation. 8. The post will be responsible for oversight of marketing and communications, including ensuring effective marketing and communications strategies are developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated 9. As a key member of CAT s Senior Management Team, you will play a significant role in the overall leadership and management of the organisation and in particular you will make a significant contribution to the refinement and delivery of our vision, mission and values 10. The postholder will be responsible for setting and managing the budget. Main Responsibilities FUNDRAISING AND INCOME GENERATION Develop and clearly articulate the case for support for CAT that positions it for fundraising success. Determine the most effective way of positioning its case as compelling and unique. Develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising programme that meets the needs of the organisation. This includes setting the overall goals and objectives for fundraising, alongside the Co-CEOs and leading the delivery of strategies to achieve these goals. Identify, prioritise, cultivate, solicit and steward a major gifts portfolio that includes individuals and organisations, with a particular emphasis on trusts and foundations. Working closely with the Co-CEO, refine and lead the organisation s strategy for securing increased support from statutory sources, including Welsh and UK Government. The post will be responsible for oversight of fundraising, including ensuring effective fundraising strategies are developed and implemented for increasing giving, recruitment and retention of members and supporters including legacies, as well as for trusts and corporates. Work closely with the Co-CEO, Head of Eco Centre and Project Director to update on progress with funding and funders requirements. Lead the development of funding bids and tenders, working with the Co-CEO, Head of Eco Centre, Head of School, fundraising team, trustees and other staff across the organisation. Build the realisation of core funds and overhead costs into all bids and tenders. Work with the Co-CEO and Management Accountant to ensure strong systems are in place for the financial management of projects and the realisation of projected core and overhead contributions. Work collaboratively with colleagues to create robust systems for prospect research, stewardship and contact management. Provide regular reports on progress and results with prospects in portfolio. In collaboration with the Co-CEO and other senior managers, establish and maintain links with the government, business and voluntary sectors with a view to attracting financial support. In collaboration with the Co-CEO oversee CAT s external networking and advocacy, in collaboration with staff across the organisation. Lead on embedding the measurement of impact of the charity s activities across the organisation. COMMUNICATIONS Working with the CoCEO and Co-Heads of Marketing and Comms, provide leadership to the organisation s communications and marketing work. Working with the Marketing and Comms team, create and oversee the delivery of a marketing and communications strategy that will enhance and build upon CAT s excellent reputation and enable the effective marketing of CAT s services and communication of key messages. Advise and support the Marketing and Comms team in relation to brand-building, campaigns, supporter mobilisation, media relations and defensive PR. Working with the Co-Heads of Marketing and Comms and team, develop and update a record of key information and clear and consistent messages about CAT s work, goals and achievements. Oversee the implementation of key messages in CAT s communications. STRATEGIC AND MOTIVATIONAL LEADERSHIP Provide inspirational, collaborative and effective leadership over the range of CAT's fundraising and development activities, harnessing the commitment and knowledge of the staff. OTHER To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as required by the Co-CEO. THE PERSON: . click apply for full job details
Location: Luton / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week) Salary: £50,868 (H1), rising to £52,140 (H2) subject to performance criteria Full-time Permanent Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with Keech Hospice Care in the search for an ambitious and strategic Head of Personal Giving . As part of Keech Hospice's bold new fundraising strategy, we are seeking a dynamic leader to transform the way personal giving contributes to long-term income growth. This pivotal new role offers the opportunity to lead and expand a multi-channel, insight and data-led approach to personal giving - including legacies, in-memory giving, lottery, regular giving, payroll giving, and appeals. Your mission will be to build deep, long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, driving growth in income and supporter lifetime value. Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, you will lead a passionate and skilled team of six, including three direct reports (Managers of High Net-Worth Individuals, Individual Giving, and Legacy and In Memory). Together, your team will deliver and grow a budget of £2.4 million+, with a goal of increasing personal giving income by 40% over the next three years. As Head of Personal Giving, you will work closely with the Head of Public Giving to ensure an integrated supporter experience across all channels, creating seamless journeys through innovative use of insight, digital channels and automation to deepen donor engagement, improve retention and enhance supporter experience across all giving levels. This is an outstanding opportunity for a values-driven, results-oriented leader with a flair for storytelling, strategy and data-informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Deliver an integrated strategy for personal giving that drives acquisition, retention and long-term income growth Lead and empower the personal giving team to deliver annual income targets and KPIs aligned to Keech's strategic goals Design and implement automated and personalised supporter journeys that enhance donor experience across channels and gift levels Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth and legacy donors, developing deep, meaningful relationships Use data insights and financial analysis to guide decision-making and evaluate fundraising performance Champion innovation in supporter-centric digital engagement , and explore new income streams and supporter engagement tactics Work cross-functionally to align fundraising strategy with public giving, brand, marketing and supporter communications Ensure best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across all personal giving activity Requirements: Significant experience in individual and personal giving, including legacy, mid/high-value gifts, regular giving, and digital engagement A track record of growing income and improving donor retention through insight-led strategies and data segmentation Demonstrated experience managing high-performing fundraising teams and complex budgets (ideally £1M+) Proven success building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic supporters Strong understanding of CRM systems, digital marketing, and automation tools to support integrated fundraising Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate donors and stakeholders Commitment to Keech Hospice's values and the ability to lead with compassion and professionalism This is an exciting time to join Keech Hospice Care as we build a resilient, high-performing fundraising team to secure the future of our compassionate services across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. Application Process: Deadline: 9am, Monday 2nd June 2025 First Interviews: 9th or 11th June 2025 Second Interviews: Wednesday 18th June 2025 For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Dominic at Harris Hill : dominic . Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
May 17, 2025
Full time
Location: Luton / Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week) Salary: £50,868 (H1), rising to £52,140 (H2) subject to performance criteria Full-time Permanent Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with Keech Hospice Care in the search for an ambitious and strategic Head of Personal Giving . As part of Keech Hospice's bold new fundraising strategy, we are seeking a dynamic leader to transform the way personal giving contributes to long-term income growth. This pivotal new role offers the opportunity to lead and expand a multi-channel, insight and data-led approach to personal giving - including legacies, in-memory giving, lottery, regular giving, payroll giving, and appeals. Your mission will be to build deep, long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, driving growth in income and supporter lifetime value. Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, you will lead a passionate and skilled team of six, including three direct reports (Managers of High Net-Worth Individuals, Individual Giving, and Legacy and In Memory). Together, your team will deliver and grow a budget of £2.4 million+, with a goal of increasing personal giving income by 40% over the next three years. As Head of Personal Giving, you will work closely with the Head of Public Giving to ensure an integrated supporter experience across all channels, creating seamless journeys through innovative use of insight, digital channels and automation to deepen donor engagement, improve retention and enhance supporter experience across all giving levels. This is an outstanding opportunity for a values-driven, results-oriented leader with a flair for storytelling, strategy and data-informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Deliver an integrated strategy for personal giving that drives acquisition, retention and long-term income growth Lead and empower the personal giving team to deliver annual income targets and KPIs aligned to Keech's strategic goals Design and implement automated and personalised supporter journeys that enhance donor experience across channels and gift levels Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth and legacy donors, developing deep, meaningful relationships Use data insights and financial analysis to guide decision-making and evaluate fundraising performance Champion innovation in supporter-centric digital engagement , and explore new income streams and supporter engagement tactics Work cross-functionally to align fundraising strategy with public giving, brand, marketing and supporter communications Ensure best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across all personal giving activity Requirements: Significant experience in individual and personal giving, including legacy, mid/high-value gifts, regular giving, and digital engagement A track record of growing income and improving donor retention through insight-led strategies and data segmentation Demonstrated experience managing high-performing fundraising teams and complex budgets (ideally £1M+) Proven success building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic supporters Strong understanding of CRM systems, digital marketing, and automation tools to support integrated fundraising Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate donors and stakeholders Commitment to Keech Hospice's values and the ability to lead with compassion and professionalism This is an exciting time to join Keech Hospice Care as we build a resilient, high-performing fundraising team to secure the future of our compassionate services across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. Application Process: Deadline: 9am, Monday 2nd June 2025 First Interviews: 9th or 11th June 2025 Second Interviews: Wednesday 18th June 2025 For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Dominic at Harris Hill : dominic . Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
Location: Luton / Hybrid (2 3 days on-site per week) Salary: £50,868 (H1), rising to £52,140 (H2) subject to performance criteria Full-time Permanent Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with Keech Hospice Care in the search for an ambitious and strategic Head of Personal Giving . As part of Keech Hospice's bold new fundraising strategy, we are seeking a dynamic leader to transform the way personal giving contributes to long-term income growth. This pivotal new role offers the opportunity to lead and expand a multi-channel, insight and data-led approach to personal giving - including legacies, in-memory giving, lottery, regular giving, payroll giving, and appeals. Your mission will be to build deep, long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, driving growth in income and supporter lifetime value. Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, you will lead a passionate and skilled team of six, including three direct reports (Managers of High Net-Worth Individuals, Individual Giving, and Legacy and In Memory). Together, your team will deliver and grow a budget of £2.4 million+, with a goal of increasing personal giving income by 40% over the next three years. As Head of Personal Giving, you will work closely with the Head of Public Giving to ensure an integrated supporter experience across all channels, creating seamless journeys through innovative use of insight, digital channels and automation to deepen donor engagement, improve retention and enhance supporter experience across all giving levels. This is an outstanding opportunity for a values-driven, results-oriented leader with a flair for storytelling, strategy and data-informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Deliver an integrated strategy for personal giving that drives acquisition, retention and long-term income growth Lead and empower the personal giving team to deliver annual income targets and KPIs aligned to Keech s strategic goals Design and implement automated and personalised supporter journeys that enhance donor experience across channels and gift levels Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth and legacy donors, developing deep, meaningful relationships Use data insights and financial analysis to guide decision-making and evaluate fundraising performance Champion innovation in supporter-centric digital engagement , and explore new income streams and supporter engagement tactics Work cross-functionally to align fundraising strategy with public giving, brand, marketing and supporter communications Ensure best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across all personal giving activity Requirements: Significant experience in individual and personal giving, including legacy, mid/high-value gifts, regular giving, and digital engagement A track record of growing income and improving donor retention through insight-led strategies and data segmentation Demonstrated experience managing high-performing fundraising teams and complex budgets (ideally £1M+) Proven success building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic supporters Strong understanding of CRM systems, digital marketing, and automation tools to support integrated fundraising Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate donors and stakeholders Commitment to Keech Hospice s values and the ability to lead with compassion and professionalism This is an exciting time to join Keech Hospice Care as we build a resilient, high-performing fundraising team to secure the future of our compassionate services across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. Application Process: Deadline: 9am, Monday 2nd June 2025 First Interviews: 9th or 11th June 2025 Second Interviews: Wednesday 18th June 2025 For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Dominic at Harris Hill : via the apply button Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
May 15, 2025
Full time
Location: Luton / Hybrid (2 3 days on-site per week) Salary: £50,868 (H1), rising to £52,140 (H2) subject to performance criteria Full-time Permanent Harris Hill is proud to be partnering with Keech Hospice Care in the search for an ambitious and strategic Head of Personal Giving . As part of Keech Hospice's bold new fundraising strategy, we are seeking a dynamic leader to transform the way personal giving contributes to long-term income growth. This pivotal new role offers the opportunity to lead and expand a multi-channel, insight and data-led approach to personal giving - including legacies, in-memory giving, lottery, regular giving, payroll giving, and appeals. Your mission will be to build deep, long-lasting relationships with individual supporters, driving growth in income and supporter lifetime value. Reporting to the Associate Director of Supporter Engagement, you will lead a passionate and skilled team of six, including three direct reports (Managers of High Net-Worth Individuals, Individual Giving, and Legacy and In Memory). Together, your team will deliver and grow a budget of £2.4 million+, with a goal of increasing personal giving income by 40% over the next three years. As Head of Personal Giving, you will work closely with the Head of Public Giving to ensure an integrated supporter experience across all channels, creating seamless journeys through innovative use of insight, digital channels and automation to deepen donor engagement, improve retention and enhance supporter experience across all giving levels. This is an outstanding opportunity for a values-driven, results-oriented leader with a flair for storytelling, strategy and data-informed decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Deliver an integrated strategy for personal giving that drives acquisition, retention and long-term income growth Lead and empower the personal giving team to deliver annual income targets and KPIs aligned to Keech s strategic goals Design and implement automated and personalised supporter journeys that enhance donor experience across channels and gift levels Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-net-worth and legacy donors, developing deep, meaningful relationships Use data insights and financial analysis to guide decision-making and evaluate fundraising performance Champion innovation in supporter-centric digital engagement , and explore new income streams and supporter engagement tactics Work cross-functionally to align fundraising strategy with public giving, brand, marketing and supporter communications Ensure best practice, compliance and continuous improvement across all personal giving activity Requirements: Significant experience in individual and personal giving, including legacy, mid/high-value gifts, regular giving, and digital engagement A track record of growing income and improving donor retention through insight-led strategies and data segmentation Demonstrated experience managing high-performing fundraising teams and complex budgets (ideally £1M+) Proven success building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic supporters Strong understanding of CRM systems, digital marketing, and automation tools to support integrated fundraising Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate donors and stakeholders Commitment to Keech Hospice s values and the ability to lead with compassion and professionalism This is an exciting time to join Keech Hospice Care as we build a resilient, high-performing fundraising team to secure the future of our compassionate services across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes. Application Process: Deadline: 9am, Monday 2nd June 2025 First Interviews: 9th or 11th June 2025 Second Interviews: Wednesday 18th June 2025 For a full job description and details on how to apply, please contact Dominic at Harris Hill : via the apply button Please note, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Harris Hill is a certified B Corp and a leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics.
We are looking for a Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager to be responsible for delivering the legacy marketing programme as well as excellent stewardship of Legacy and In Memory supporters. This is a London hybrid role with ideally 2 days a week in the office, there could be flexibility with this The Charity A well respected health charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and investment in developing effective treatments, while also championing equality, diversity and inclusion. You would be joining a welcoming team with a collaborative work culture while also being eligible for the employee benefits, which include - A generous annual leave starting at 25 days per annum increasing one day each year after five years up to a maximum of 30 days - Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work - A pension contribution of 5% of your basic salary into a group personal pension plan with a minimum personal contribution of 3% - Life insurance through death-in-service benefits from the first day of employment . as well as much more. The Role Work with the Head of Individual Giving and Legacies to develop the Legacy marketing and In Memory strategies and devise and implement meaningful supporter journeys. Deliver programmes across direct, digital, video and internal channels to increase future income from Gifts in Wills and In Memory fundraising. Plan legacy events including identifying potential audiences/invitees, sourcing venues, arranging engaging speakers, and presenting content. The Candidate Demonstrable experience in creating and managing Legacy and/or In Memoriam Marketing campaigns for a charity. Experience of managing full mix marketing including direct mail, telemarketing, email and online campaigns. Experience of managing a campaign budget. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
May 07, 2025
Full time
We are looking for a Legacy Marketing and In Memory Manager to be responsible for delivering the legacy marketing programme as well as excellent stewardship of Legacy and In Memory supporters. This is a London hybrid role with ideally 2 days a week in the office, there could be flexibility with this The Charity A well respected health charity dedicated to supporting high-quality research and investment in developing effective treatments, while also championing equality, diversity and inclusion. You would be joining a welcoming team with a collaborative work culture while also being eligible for the employee benefits, which include - A generous annual leave starting at 25 days per annum increasing one day each year after five years up to a maximum of 30 days - Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work - A pension contribution of 5% of your basic salary into a group personal pension plan with a minimum personal contribution of 3% - Life insurance through death-in-service benefits from the first day of employment . as well as much more. The Role Work with the Head of Individual Giving and Legacies to develop the Legacy marketing and In Memory strategies and devise and implement meaningful supporter journeys. Deliver programmes across direct, digital, video and internal channels to increase future income from Gifts in Wills and In Memory fundraising. Plan legacy events including identifying potential audiences/invitees, sourcing venues, arranging engaging speakers, and presenting content. The Candidate Demonstrable experience in creating and managing Legacy and/or In Memoriam Marketing campaigns for a charity. Experience of managing full mix marketing including direct mail, telemarketing, email and online campaigns. Experience of managing a campaign budget. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
The Talent Set are partnering with a brilliant charity to recruit for a Senior Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, leading the retention programme and a team of 5 to generate significant income across Appeals, Regular Giving and Legacy income streams. This role has a flexible hybrid working environment, with 1-2 days per month working in their offices in East Anglia. Key duties include: Oversee the development and implementation of Supporter Retention and Legacy strategies and budgets for the charity, including mid-value, gaming and in-memory programmes. Assist with the strategic development of the charity s overall Individual Giving strategy to maximise voluntary income and support. Optimise donor engagement journeys across online and offline channels to increase the lifetime value of donors and legacy prospects. Manage and monitor a range of direct marketing campaigns, including direct mail, telemarketing, OOH and digital, ensuring all campaigns are delivered on time and within budget. Ensure effective relationships with external agencies and suppliers to ensure the effective delivery of the charity s direct marketing programmes. We re looking for the following skills and experience: Extensive experience of leading a diverse range of direct marketing campaigns across online & offline channels, working to agreed budgets and targets. Demonstrable track record of developing supporter retention plans, including appeals, regular giving and mid-value campaigns. A strong eye for data and analytics, with the ability to enable insight-led development and measurement of strategies and campaigns. Experience of leading individual giving teams and raising income upwards of £1M. We highly encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity as interviews are taking place on a rolling basis. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant, but we truly appreciate your interest. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
May 04, 2025
Full time
The Talent Set are partnering with a brilliant charity to recruit for a Senior Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, leading the retention programme and a team of 5 to generate significant income across Appeals, Regular Giving and Legacy income streams. This role has a flexible hybrid working environment, with 1-2 days per month working in their offices in East Anglia. Key duties include: Oversee the development and implementation of Supporter Retention and Legacy strategies and budgets for the charity, including mid-value, gaming and in-memory programmes. Assist with the strategic development of the charity s overall Individual Giving strategy to maximise voluntary income and support. Optimise donor engagement journeys across online and offline channels to increase the lifetime value of donors and legacy prospects. Manage and monitor a range of direct marketing campaigns, including direct mail, telemarketing, OOH and digital, ensuring all campaigns are delivered on time and within budget. Ensure effective relationships with external agencies and suppliers to ensure the effective delivery of the charity s direct marketing programmes. We re looking for the following skills and experience: Extensive experience of leading a diverse range of direct marketing campaigns across online & offline channels, working to agreed budgets and targets. Demonstrable track record of developing supporter retention plans, including appeals, regular giving and mid-value campaigns. A strong eye for data and analytics, with the ability to enable insight-led development and measurement of strategies and campaigns. Experience of leading individual giving teams and raising income upwards of £1M. We highly encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this exciting opportunity as interviews are taking place on a rolling basis. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant, but we truly appreciate your interest. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process
Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with an incredible West Midlands based Charity to recruit them a Legacy and In Memory Manager on an initial 18 month contract. The Charity mission is _To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS) - we will continue to save more lives and improve survivors quality of life through the provision of a comprehensive, transparent, clinical and operational helicopter led emergency service aligned to changing patient need and demand._ The role The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care. This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity's Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity's programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels. You will play an important part in raising awareness of the importance of wills to a wider audience. About You As a Legacy and In Memory Manager we would love you to have experience of the following -Proven experience in legacy and/or in memory fundraising within the charity sector. - Good understanding of charity legacy administration, probate law, and regulatory requirements. -Experience in developing and delivering fundraising plans with measurable outcomes. -Experience in line management, with the ability to support and develop a team effectively. This role is Hybrid with some homeworking available and time spent in the Head Office near Telford. There will be some travel across the regions and to the Head Office for meetings. To hear more about this incredible role for a Charity with ambitious plans please contact Laura iliff on (phone number removed). Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Apr 24, 2025
Contractor
Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with an incredible West Midlands based Charity to recruit them a Legacy and In Memory Manager on an initial 18 month contract. The Charity mission is _To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services (HEMS) - we will continue to save more lives and improve survivors quality of life through the provision of a comprehensive, transparent, clinical and operational helicopter led emergency service aligned to changing patient need and demand._ The role The Legacy and In Memory Manager is responsible for developing and delivering plans to maximise gifts in wills and in memory giving, ensuring a sustainable income stream for the charity whilst providing exceptional levels of supporter care. This role will oversee the administration of legacies, drive the growth of the charity's Free Wills programme, steward legacy pledgers, and expand in memory fundraising. The Legacy and In Memory Manager will also ensure supporter journeys, audience insight and effective targeting are at the heart of the charity's programme, working with the Individual Giving and Development Lead to create impactful marketing campaigns across a variety of channels. You will play an important part in raising awareness of the importance of wills to a wider audience. About You As a Legacy and In Memory Manager we would love you to have experience of the following -Proven experience in legacy and/or in memory fundraising within the charity sector. - Good understanding of charity legacy administration, probate law, and regulatory requirements. -Experience in developing and delivering fundraising plans with measurable outcomes. -Experience in line management, with the ability to support and develop a team effectively. This role is Hybrid with some homeworking available and time spent in the Head Office near Telford. There will be some travel across the regions and to the Head Office for meetings. To hear more about this incredible role for a Charity with ambitious plans please contact Laura iliff on (phone number removed). Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Salesforce Data & Fundraising Insight Manager Job Type : Full time; Permanent Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience) Join our clients award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives. About Them: Our client is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, they have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Their international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. About the Role: As their Salesforce Data & Fundraising Insight Manager, you will play a key role in empowering the fundraising teams with the data and insights they need to grow income and strengthen donor relationships. You will be responsible for developing and managing a suite of Salesforce and Tableau reports and dashboards, ensuring teams can effectively harness data to drive decision-making. Extracting, manipulating, and automating data workflows using ETL tools such as Tableau Prep will be central to this role, enabling accurate and efficient reporting. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you engage with fundraising teams to understand their reporting needs and translating complex data. You'll create clear, engaging data visualisations that support strategy development and business growth. As part of this exciting role, you'll provide training and support to colleagues, helping to foster confidence in using Salesforce and reporting tools, while promoting best practices in data compliance and CRM usage. About You: To succeed in this role, you will need to be a proactive and solutions-focused data specialist who can confidently translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. You should have extensive experience working with Salesforce reporting and dashboards, along with proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI. You'll have a strong understanding of fundraising data and reporting with the ability to extract, transform, and analyse data using ETL tools like Tableau Prep. You will be an excellent communicator, who is able to present technical data clearly to non-technical audiences. A keen eye for detail and accuracy will be key, along with strong skills in Excel-based data manipulation and reporting. Previous experience in delivering training, and creating user-friendly documentation will also be valuable. A technical understanding of Salesforce development and third-party integrations would be an advantage, as would experience working within the charity or NGO sector. Why Should You Apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your data expertise in an organisation committed to creating a more compassionate and sustainable food system. Using your skills to deliver high-quality reporting and insights will have a direct impact on their ability to raise vital funds and drive change. Join their team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way: - Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. - Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan - MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme - Free onsite parking, - Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. - Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities - Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) - A defined contribution pension scheme - Enhanced discretionary company sick pay - Premium Subscription to Calm App To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. Application Information: Cut-off date: 3rd April 2025 1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 10th April 2025 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 22nd April 2025 No agencies please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. They are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. Benefits: For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. • To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions • We offer 25 days paid holiday • 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. • They occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station • Free parking REF-220128
Mar 29, 2025
Full time
Salesforce Data & Fundraising Insight Manager Job Type : Full time; Permanent Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending upon skills and experience) Join our clients award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives. About Them: Our client is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, they have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Their international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. About the Role: As their Salesforce Data & Fundraising Insight Manager, you will play a key role in empowering the fundraising teams with the data and insights they need to grow income and strengthen donor relationships. You will be responsible for developing and managing a suite of Salesforce and Tableau reports and dashboards, ensuring teams can effectively harness data to drive decision-making. Extracting, manipulating, and automating data workflows using ETL tools such as Tableau Prep will be central to this role, enabling accurate and efficient reporting. Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, as you engage with fundraising teams to understand their reporting needs and translating complex data. You'll create clear, engaging data visualisations that support strategy development and business growth. As part of this exciting role, you'll provide training and support to colleagues, helping to foster confidence in using Salesforce and reporting tools, while promoting best practices in data compliance and CRM usage. About You: To succeed in this role, you will need to be a proactive and solutions-focused data specialist who can confidently translate complex data into clear, actionable insights. You should have extensive experience working with Salesforce reporting and dashboards, along with proficiency in data visualisation tools such as Tableau or Power BI. You'll have a strong understanding of fundraising data and reporting with the ability to extract, transform, and analyse data using ETL tools like Tableau Prep. You will be an excellent communicator, who is able to present technical data clearly to non-technical audiences. A keen eye for detail and accuracy will be key, along with strong skills in Excel-based data manipulation and reporting. Previous experience in delivering training, and creating user-friendly documentation will also be valuable. A technical understanding of Salesforce development and third-party integrations would be an advantage, as would experience working within the charity or NGO sector. Why Should You Apply: This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your data expertise in an organisation committed to creating a more compassionate and sustainable food system. Using your skills to deliver high-quality reporting and insights will have a direct impact on their ability to raise vital funds and drive change. Join their team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way: - Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. - Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan - MHFA support - 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme - Free onsite parking, - Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. - Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities - Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) - A defined contribution pension scheme - Enhanced discretionary company sick pay - Premium Subscription to Calm App To Apply: If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. Application Information: Cut-off date: 3rd April 2025 1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 10th April 2025 2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 22nd April 2025 No agencies please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. They are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other. Benefits: For animals, people and planet: We are on a mission to end factory farming and create a world where fresh air and sunshine are natural parts of any farming system. • To expand your current skills, develop your career and make a difference to the lives of billions • We offer 25 days paid holiday • 45 minutes by train from London Waterloo, our international headquarters are in Godalming near Guildford, a picturesque market town on the banks of the River Wey. • They occupy modern, bright open plan offices just two minutes walk from Godalming station • Free parking REF-220128
About the Role: This post plays a key role in developing and delivering the strategy for major donors and gifts in Wills. Gifts in Wills has been identified as a high potential growth area for our income over the coming years. The post holder will be responsible for the growth and strategic direction of both RDA s legacy and major gift programmes. You will design and implement a brand-new legacy marketing and administration programme and identify, cultivate, engage and steward existing and new major donor prospects, generating income and achieving ambitious targets. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Development In collaboration with the Head of Fundraising, develop and implement robust strategies to secure income from major donors and legacies; Responsiblity for developing and implementing annual activity plans to achieve targets; Engagement with the wider sector and monitoring of trends to maximise opportunities. Operational Lead on the creation of impactful collateral to attract new donors (major gifts and legacy pledgers) and retain existing donors and legacy pledgers; Work effectively with the Fundraising Team and RDA teams to identify new opportunities for income growth; Lead on building, updating and generating donor portfolios (both major donors and legacies) and income pipelines, reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Ensure all prospects have a positive donor journey, creating unique and engaging development plans to support relationship management; Identify potential major donors and research other prospects with a likely interest in our cause; Lead and directly manage a portfolio of key donor relationships, while maintaining accurate records, and growing RDA s supporter database. Support the excellent stewardship of major donors, liaising with RDA teams as required, to ensure donor objectives are fully met. Lead on developing a special events programme for high value supporters and for promoting legacy giving; Lead on the management of major donor and legacy fundraising content on MyRDA (RDA network web platform). Financial Responsibility for the development of annual income targets in relation to major donors and legacies, in agreement with the Head of Fundraising and Director of Finance and Resources. Process all incoming donations in line with internal procedures and ensure prompt and appropriate acknowledgement of all income. Assist in quarterly forecasting, weekly and monthly reporting across a range of financial and non- financial KPIs. Other Implement the Equal Opportunities Policy into daily activities; Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) across all relationships, including data collection; Keep abreast of key fundraising trends/issues and the regulatory environment around fundraising. Ensuring standards are set, procedures are followed, and issues addressed or escalated as appropriate. Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends on an occasional basis. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required in this post. Person Specification: Knowledge and Experience (Essential) Experience of strategy development and implementation in major donor or legacy fundraising; Experience of managing and developing relationships with existing and potential major donors, influential individuals and senior volunteers to inspire them to support the charity; Demonstrable success in proactively identifying, cultivating and recruiting new donors and soliciting new major gifts/uplifting gifts; Experience of prospect research, formulating project and bespoke budgets to create proposals for high value donors; Experience of coordinating stewardship and engagement programmes which underpin a successful high value annual gift strategy; Experience of supporting senior volunteers, staff and trustees to maximise donor relationships; Proven experience of meeting targets and deadlines, and ability to work under pressure; Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively; Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve organisational objectives; Ability to plan and report on activities; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong analytical and creative skills; Experience of using administrative systems and Central Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Knowledge and Experience (Desirable) Experience of reviewing and adapting plans; Experience of working with volunteers; Experience and/or understanding of working in a federated charity structure; Previous experience of building or running high profile and professional events; Some knowledge of working with disabled people. Attributes and Behaviours High level of motivation; Credible, with exceptional relationship development skills; Organised with great attention to detail; Collaborative approach; Desire to give RDA supporters an excellent experience; Empathy with the aims and values of RDA.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
About the Role: This post plays a key role in developing and delivering the strategy for major donors and gifts in Wills. Gifts in Wills has been identified as a high potential growth area for our income over the coming years. The post holder will be responsible for the growth and strategic direction of both RDA s legacy and major gift programmes. You will design and implement a brand-new legacy marketing and administration programme and identify, cultivate, engage and steward existing and new major donor prospects, generating income and achieving ambitious targets. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Development In collaboration with the Head of Fundraising, develop and implement robust strategies to secure income from major donors and legacies; Responsiblity for developing and implementing annual activity plans to achieve targets; Engagement with the wider sector and monitoring of trends to maximise opportunities. Operational Lead on the creation of impactful collateral to attract new donors (major gifts and legacy pledgers) and retain existing donors and legacy pledgers; Work effectively with the Fundraising Team and RDA teams to identify new opportunities for income growth; Lead on building, updating and generating donor portfolios (both major donors and legacies) and income pipelines, reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Ensure all prospects have a positive donor journey, creating unique and engaging development plans to support relationship management; Identify potential major donors and research other prospects with a likely interest in our cause; Lead and directly manage a portfolio of key donor relationships, while maintaining accurate records, and growing RDA s supporter database. Support the excellent stewardship of major donors, liaising with RDA teams as required, to ensure donor objectives are fully met. Lead on developing a special events programme for high value supporters and for promoting legacy giving; Lead on the management of major donor and legacy fundraising content on MyRDA (RDA network web platform). Financial Responsibility for the development of annual income targets in relation to major donors and legacies, in agreement with the Head of Fundraising and Director of Finance and Resources. Process all incoming donations in line with internal procedures and ensure prompt and appropriate acknowledgement of all income. Assist in quarterly forecasting, weekly and monthly reporting across a range of financial and non- financial KPIs. Other Implement the Equal Opportunities Policy into daily activities; Ensure compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) across all relationships, including data collection; Keep abreast of key fundraising trends/issues and the regulatory environment around fundraising. Ensuring standards are set, procedures are followed, and issues addressed or escalated as appropriate. Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends on an occasional basis. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required in this post. Person Specification: Knowledge and Experience (Essential) Experience of strategy development and implementation in major donor or legacy fundraising; Experience of managing and developing relationships with existing and potential major donors, influential individuals and senior volunteers to inspire them to support the charity; Demonstrable success in proactively identifying, cultivating and recruiting new donors and soliciting new major gifts/uplifting gifts; Experience of prospect research, formulating project and bespoke budgets to create proposals for high value donors; Experience of coordinating stewardship and engagement programmes which underpin a successful high value annual gift strategy; Experience of supporting senior volunteers, staff and trustees to maximise donor relationships; Proven experience of meeting targets and deadlines, and ability to work under pressure; Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively; Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve organisational objectives; Ability to plan and report on activities; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong analytical and creative skills; Experience of using administrative systems and Central Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Knowledge and Experience (Desirable) Experience of reviewing and adapting plans; Experience of working with volunteers; Experience and/or understanding of working in a federated charity structure; Previous experience of building or running high profile and professional events; Some knowledge of working with disabled people. Attributes and Behaviours High level of motivation; Credible, with exceptional relationship development skills; Organised with great attention to detail; Collaborative approach; Desire to give RDA supporters an excellent experience; Empathy with the aims and values of RDA.
Job Title: Fundraising Manager Responsible to: Chief Executive Location: Primarily office based in Aylesbury with some flexible home working Salary: £32,000 £42,000 (Full Time) per annum depending on experience Hours: 3 5 days per week (Flexible) Contract: Permanent BucksVision is the leading local charity supporting people affected by sight loss in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes through a wide range of tailored services and support. We offer a wide range of services delivered by our small, dedicated staff team and fantastic team of volunteers working across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We are currently looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our successful and experienced team on a permanent contract. Purpose of role: To lead BucksVision s fundraising activities, maintaining and developing our income streams, and coordinating activities/events that raise our profile. Responsibilities: To continue to develop our fundraising capacity to achieve our income targets and to identify contingency activities to address shortfalls. To develop our grant and legacy programmes to ensure income levels increase in the years ahead. To manage the delivery of fundraising activities within the local area, achieving income and securing publicity for events. To work with local supermarkets, schools, businesses, and groups / associations to build successful fundraising partnerships within communities across the area. To report regularly to the BucksVision s Chief Executive, submitting accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activities and financial transactions as required. To promote and represent the work of BucksVision in the local area, personally and in the media, so that our work is known and supported. To develop and implement a marketing plan to promote our services through local media (social, digital, and print) and networking. The Ideal Person will be: An experienced fundraiser or fundraising manager working in a charity or community sector organisation. Confident overseeing a wide-range of fundraising activities that will help BucksVision to achieve its income targets. Able to demonstrate experience of successful income generation through grants, corporate partnerships, legacies and individual giving. A positive thinker with a lively, enthusiastic and can do attitude. Happy to work for a small charity with an open and friendly culture. If you feel you have the skills required to excel in this role and would be interested in joining our team, we would love to receive an application from you now! Please apply to this advertisement with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you are a good match for the role. Please ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK, as we are not able to accommodate sponsorship. Interviews will take place with candidates on a flexible basis, so please submit your details as soon as possible if you are interested in joining us. BucksVision is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Fundraising Manager Responsible to: Chief Executive Location: Primarily office based in Aylesbury with some flexible home working Salary: £32,000 £42,000 (Full Time) per annum depending on experience Hours: 3 5 days per week (Flexible) Contract: Permanent BucksVision is the leading local charity supporting people affected by sight loss in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes through a wide range of tailored services and support. We offer a wide range of services delivered by our small, dedicated staff team and fantastic team of volunteers working across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We are currently looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our successful and experienced team on a permanent contract. Purpose of role: To lead BucksVision s fundraising activities, maintaining and developing our income streams, and coordinating activities/events that raise our profile. Responsibilities: To continue to develop our fundraising capacity to achieve our income targets and to identify contingency activities to address shortfalls. To develop our grant and legacy programmes to ensure income levels increase in the years ahead. To manage the delivery of fundraising activities within the local area, achieving income and securing publicity for events. To work with local supermarkets, schools, businesses, and groups / associations to build successful fundraising partnerships within communities across the area. To report regularly to the BucksVision s Chief Executive, submitting accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activities and financial transactions as required. To promote and represent the work of BucksVision in the local area, personally and in the media, so that our work is known and supported. To develop and implement a marketing plan to promote our services through local media (social, digital, and print) and networking. The Ideal Person will be: An experienced fundraiser or fundraising manager working in a charity or community sector organisation. Confident overseeing a wide-range of fundraising activities that will help BucksVision to achieve its income targets. Able to demonstrate experience of successful income generation through grants, corporate partnerships, legacies and individual giving. A positive thinker with a lively, enthusiastic and can do attitude. Happy to work for a small charity with an open and friendly culture. If you feel you have the skills required to excel in this role and would be interested in joining our team, we would love to receive an application from you now! Please apply to this advertisement with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you feel you are a good match for the role. Please ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK, as we are not able to accommodate sponsorship. Interviews will take place with candidates on a flexible basis, so please submit your details as soon as possible if you are interested in joining us. BucksVision is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics.
As the UK s leading dementia research charity, we re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure. This programme sits across the Digital Engagement, Data & Analytics, and IT spaces: from how and through which platforms we engage with new and existing supporters; how we expertly track, understand, and drive decisions based on accurate and insightful supporter data; and which technologies we should invest in to provide the most appropriate services to our supporters and our employees, and ensuring we protect ourselves from threats such as cyber-attacks. Reporting into the Director of Individual Giving and Legacies and with a dotted line to the Director of Strategy and Governance, the Senior DDT Transformation Programme Manager is responsible for using project and programme management best practice to drive this programme of activity forward. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Programme Management Work with Heads of Department and project managers to develop a programme plan that incorporates all strategic DDT Transformation initiatives and ensures clear direction towards our end goal of Data, Digital, and Tech excellence and the world class delivery of our supporter experience. Manage the DDT Transformation programme, regularly monitoring progress and promptly facilitating discussions on changes to ensure impact across the programme and wider organisation is understood and the most appropriate mitigations are put in place. Undertake stakeholder and risk mapping for the DDT Transformation programme, ensuring these are appropriately managed and regularly reviewed over the course of the programme. Working with the Internal Communications Manager and key stakeholders within the DDT Transformation Programme, develop and maintain the programme s internal communications plan, and manage and design the programme s change management plan. Oversee the DDT Transformation Programme budget, working with workstream leads to monitor budgets and support in budget reporting and business case writing. Programme Governance Oversee DDT Transformation Programme Governance, including establishing and managing a reporting structure, ensuring clear and agreed communication between individual projects and the steering committee, and defining agreed escalation points. Support the Director of Individual Giving & Legacies (Chair of the DDT Transformation Programme Board) in preparing for steering committee meetings, including reporting on programme progress and escalating risks and change requests, ensuring the committee has the information required to perform its role in steering the wider programme. Ensure all initiatives within the DDT Transformation programme are set up according to ARUK s project management best practice. Liaise with the Head of Programme Management to ensure the appropriate level of project management support across the DDT Transformation programme. What we are looking for: Proven track record of overseeing large, complex, cross-organisational technical and non-technical projects, such as CRM Implementation, Website Development, and Digital Literacy, on time and on budget. A good understanding of marketing and customer experience. Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these. Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs. Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project. Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these. Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs. Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project. Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust and respect at all levels. Effectively communicates to people of all different technical abilities. Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills. Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, with an ability to develop and adapt to different stakeholder groups. Ability to drive change and hold challenging conversations at all levels and with third-party vendors. Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs. Good written and verbal presentation skills. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact. In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic. In 2020 . click apply for full job details
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
As the UK s leading dementia research charity, we re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure. This programme sits across the Digital Engagement, Data & Analytics, and IT spaces: from how and through which platforms we engage with new and existing supporters; how we expertly track, understand, and drive decisions based on accurate and insightful supporter data; and which technologies we should invest in to provide the most appropriate services to our supporters and our employees, and ensuring we protect ourselves from threats such as cyber-attacks. Reporting into the Director of Individual Giving and Legacies and with a dotted line to the Director of Strategy and Governance, the Senior DDT Transformation Programme Manager is responsible for using project and programme management best practice to drive this programme of activity forward. Main duties and responsibilities of the role: Programme Management Work with Heads of Department and project managers to develop a programme plan that incorporates all strategic DDT Transformation initiatives and ensures clear direction towards our end goal of Data, Digital, and Tech excellence and the world class delivery of our supporter experience. Manage the DDT Transformation programme, regularly monitoring progress and promptly facilitating discussions on changes to ensure impact across the programme and wider organisation is understood and the most appropriate mitigations are put in place. Undertake stakeholder and risk mapping for the DDT Transformation programme, ensuring these are appropriately managed and regularly reviewed over the course of the programme. Working with the Internal Communications Manager and key stakeholders within the DDT Transformation Programme, develop and maintain the programme s internal communications plan, and manage and design the programme s change management plan. Oversee the DDT Transformation Programme budget, working with workstream leads to monitor budgets and support in budget reporting and business case writing. Programme Governance Oversee DDT Transformation Programme Governance, including establishing and managing a reporting structure, ensuring clear and agreed communication between individual projects and the steering committee, and defining agreed escalation points. Support the Director of Individual Giving & Legacies (Chair of the DDT Transformation Programme Board) in preparing for steering committee meetings, including reporting on programme progress and escalating risks and change requests, ensuring the committee has the information required to perform its role in steering the wider programme. Ensure all initiatives within the DDT Transformation programme are set up according to ARUK s project management best practice. Liaise with the Head of Programme Management to ensure the appropriate level of project management support across the DDT Transformation programme. What we are looking for: Proven track record of overseeing large, complex, cross-organisational technical and non-technical projects, such as CRM Implementation, Website Development, and Digital Literacy, on time and on budget. A good understanding of marketing and customer experience. Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these. Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs. Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project. Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these. Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs. Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project. Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust and respect at all levels. Effectively communicates to people of all different technical abilities. Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills. Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, with an ability to develop and adapt to different stakeholder groups. Ability to drive change and hold challenging conversations at all levels and with third-party vendors. Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs. Good written and verbal presentation skills. Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application. About Alzheimer s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises World Class levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation. We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists: 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK. 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England. 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector. In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact. In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic. In 2020 . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Supporter Engagement and Legacies Marketing Executive Reports to: Supporter Engagement and Legacies Marketing Manager FTE: Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid 3 days from London Office Salary: £31,500 Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of young blind and partially sighted people? Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential. We are looking for a supporter engagement and legacies executive to support the development of the teams fundraising activity. The main purpose of this role is to implement a range of activities to recruit, retain and reactivate supporters and ensuring the best supporter experience to assist the team in delivering an annual net income growth. Some of the key duties of the role include: Working with the supporter engagement and legacies marketing manager with developing and implementing individual giving activity across a range of channels and products. Work with the supporter engagement executive to ensure all warm appeal activity is delivered effectively on time and within budget including creation of briefing documents, feeding in to copy design to ensure that Gift Aid income is maximised. Support the development and testing of new creative ideas and acquisition activity including print and digital and ensuring acquisition activity is delivered from concept phase to campaign evaluation Work with the team to create and deliver supporter journeys which increase donor engagement, retention and lifetime value Produce data to analyse end of campaign, using learnings to make recommendations for future activity In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award. For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec Closing date: Thursday 6 March, 12 noon Interview: 10 or 11 March To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship. The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Feb 20, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Supporter Engagement and Legacies Marketing Executive Reports to: Supporter Engagement and Legacies Marketing Manager FTE: Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week Location: Hybrid 3 days from London Office Salary: £31,500 Are you interested in working for an organisation making a real difference to the lives of young blind and partially sighted people? Here at the Royal Society for Blind Children we believe that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits. Our values of Trust, Energy, Ambition, and Motivation underpin everything we do, and by giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential. We are looking for a supporter engagement and legacies executive to support the development of the teams fundraising activity. The main purpose of this role is to implement a range of activities to recruit, retain and reactivate supporters and ensuring the best supporter experience to assist the team in delivering an annual net income growth. Some of the key duties of the role include: Working with the supporter engagement and legacies marketing manager with developing and implementing individual giving activity across a range of channels and products. Work with the supporter engagement executive to ensure all warm appeal activity is delivered effectively on time and within budget including creation of briefing documents, feeding in to copy design to ensure that Gift Aid income is maximised. Support the development and testing of new creative ideas and acquisition activity including print and digital and ensuring acquisition activity is delivered from concept phase to campaign evaluation Work with the team to create and deliver supporter journeys which increase donor engagement, retention and lifetime value Produce data to analyse end of campaign, using learnings to make recommendations for future activity In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award. For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec Closing date: Thursday 6 March, 12 noon Interview: 10 or 11 March To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship. The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892
Brooklands Museum is an ambitious organisation that prides itself on its history and how this can be used today to inspire the next generation of innovators, risk takers, engineers, and creative thinkers. Our vision inspiring people to shape the future through Brooklands history of innovation and endeavour - informs how we think, develop new ideas and implement all our programmes. We are at the early stages of an exciting new development plan that will see long term investment in our built heritage, our galleries, and core activities that will transform the Museum experience for future generations to enjoy. This is an exciting time to be joining the Brooklands Museum team as we progress these plans and the Individual Giving and Grants Manager will play a vital role in this process. This is a new role and is a great opportunity for the right candidate to help shape our future development and fundraising strategies, building on the success of Brooklands Museum s track record. The Individual Giving and Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the vision and strategic goals of the Museum by overseeing and managing all aspects of the individual grants and giving programmes. This role is responsible for raising financial support through donations, legacies, trusts, foundations and businesses as well as grant funding and individual giving. The Individual Giving and Grants Manager ensures the effective administration of grants, from proposal development through to funding being secured, whilst fostering strong relationships with funders, existing and potential donors and stakeholders. We are looking for someone who has demonstrable fundraising experience, ideally in the cultural sector, through new or reinvigorated fundraising programmes. The successful candidate will have an interest in the history of Brooklands Museum and knowledge of fundraising databases and donor management systems. You will be a confident self-starter who is proactive in their approach and has the credibility and ability to liaise with major donors and support trustees and volunteers, enhancing their fundraising activity and success. How to apply Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4. The hiring managers will review all applications once the role has closed on the 3rd March 2025 and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding an interview after this date. Please note: if we receive a high volume of quality applicants, we may close this vacancy earlier so please don't wait to apply! Benefits We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include: Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life 4% employer contribution into your pension Free Onsite parking 20% discount in our onsite café and Museum shop Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you save money on everyday shopping Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and expert support Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development Working at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum is a fast paced, unique and fun place to work, you ll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every day but that just what makes Brooklands Museum the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the Year in 2021, a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022 and winner of the Museum & Heritage Award for Learning Programme of the Year in 2023. Brooklands Museum is for everyone. We are active in ensuring we are inclusive, so everyone can feel welcome and benefit from Brooklands Museum; including our visitors, members, volunteers, trustees, and staff, as well as our stakeholders and supporters. We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Brooklands Museum is an ambitious organisation that prides itself on its history and how this can be used today to inspire the next generation of innovators, risk takers, engineers, and creative thinkers. Our vision inspiring people to shape the future through Brooklands history of innovation and endeavour - informs how we think, develop new ideas and implement all our programmes. We are at the early stages of an exciting new development plan that will see long term investment in our built heritage, our galleries, and core activities that will transform the Museum experience for future generations to enjoy. This is an exciting time to be joining the Brooklands Museum team as we progress these plans and the Individual Giving and Grants Manager will play a vital role in this process. This is a new role and is a great opportunity for the right candidate to help shape our future development and fundraising strategies, building on the success of Brooklands Museum s track record. The Individual Giving and Grants Manager plays a pivotal role in advancing the vision and strategic goals of the Museum by overseeing and managing all aspects of the individual grants and giving programmes. This role is responsible for raising financial support through donations, legacies, trusts, foundations and businesses as well as grant funding and individual giving. The Individual Giving and Grants Manager ensures the effective administration of grants, from proposal development through to funding being secured, whilst fostering strong relationships with funders, existing and potential donors and stakeholders. We are looking for someone who has demonstrable fundraising experience, ideally in the cultural sector, through new or reinvigorated fundraising programmes. The successful candidate will have an interest in the history of Brooklands Museum and knowledge of fundraising databases and donor management systems. You will be a confident self-starter who is proactive in their approach and has the credibility and ability to liaise with major donors and support trustees and volunteers, enhancing their fundraising activity and success. How to apply Please apply via our recruitment website where you will find the full job description and further information about working at Brooklands Museum. You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter detailing how your experience could help us in this role and how you meet the requirements of our person specification. Please keep your covering letter to no more than two sides of A4. The hiring managers will review all applications once the role has closed on the 3rd March 2025 and we will be in touch with shortlisted candidates regarding an interview after this date. Please note: if we receive a high volume of quality applicants, we may close this vacancy earlier so please don't wait to apply! Benefits We offer a number of benefits to suit your lifestyle and include: Annual leave of 25 days in addition to Bank Holidays and Christmas Eve off Flexible Bank Holiday policy enabling you to take Bank Holidays at a time that suits you Flexible working to help you manage your home and working life 4% employer contribution into your pension Free Onsite parking 20% discount in our onsite café and Museum shop Free access to all that Brooklands Museum has to offer Access to our Reward Website providing access to deals and discounts for hundreds of shops online and in store, helping you save money on everyday shopping Full access to our online wellbeing hub providing access to a 24/7 telephone support line, telephone counselling sessions and expert support Access to our team of fully trained Mental Health First Aiders Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development Working at Brooklands Museum Brooklands Museum is a fast paced, unique and fun place to work, you ll need to be able to keep a number of plates spinning every day but that just what makes Brooklands Museum the special place it is. We are proud to have been a finalist for Surrey Employer of the Year in 2021, a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Beautiful South Awards 2022 and winner of the Museum & Heritage Award for Learning Programme of the Year in 2023. Brooklands Museum is for everyone. We are active in ensuring we are inclusive, so everyone can feel welcome and benefit from Brooklands Museum; including our visitors, members, volunteers, trustees, and staff, as well as our stakeholders and supporters. We have invested in our organisational culture over recent years and encourage everyone to be their true self at the Museum. The team have committed to ensuring we all feel involved, supported, and appreciated, by working as one team, communicating thoughtfully, being proactive and showing we care. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways, so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
We are looking for an Individual Giving and Legacies Officer to join a local health charity to play a pivotal role in growing cash and regular donors with a strong focus on digital marketing. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the South West London office. The charity A collaborative, welcoming health charity, dedicated to supporting those in need of care and their families. You would be joining a passionate organisation with a tight knit and supportive working culture, who work on site with their beneficiaries. The Role This is a brand new role to support the IG Manager across a range of IG activities with a focus on digital marketing. You would support the delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns including paid advertising campaigns (e.g Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to drive traffic and donations. Lead on content creation creatively that will appeal and engage supporters. With support from Fundraising Assistant, ensure administration, record keeping and thanking for all IG activity is accurate and up to date. The Candidate Previous experience in direct marketing or digital marketing. Excellent communication skills, to work across teams internally but manage external relationships with supporters and agencies alike. Strong organisation and priorisation skills. A passion for creating engaging digital content. A proactive demeanour with a thirst to develop skills and work across the breadth of individual giving and digital marketing. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
We are looking for an Individual Giving and Legacies Officer to join a local health charity to play a pivotal role in growing cash and regular donors with a strong focus on digital marketing. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week in the South West London office. The charity A collaborative, welcoming health charity, dedicated to supporting those in need of care and their families. You would be joining a passionate organisation with a tight knit and supportive working culture, who work on site with their beneficiaries. The Role This is a brand new role to support the IG Manager across a range of IG activities with a focus on digital marketing. You would support the delivery of acquisition and retention campaigns including paid advertising campaigns (e.g Google Ads, Facebook Ads) to drive traffic and donations. Lead on content creation creatively that will appeal and engage supporters. With support from Fundraising Assistant, ensure administration, record keeping and thanking for all IG activity is accurate and up to date. The Candidate Previous experience in direct marketing or digital marketing. Excellent communication skills, to work across teams internally but manage external relationships with supporters and agencies alike. Strong organisation and priorisation skills. A passion for creating engaging digital content. A proactive demeanour with a thirst to develop skills and work across the breadth of individual giving and digital marketing. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Individual Giving Fundraiser Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for building strong, lasting relationships with individual supporters? The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our small fundraising team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the growth and development of our individual giving programme, inspiring donors to support our mission of helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. Your work will play a crucial part in enabling the RSC to achieve its ambitious strategy for growth and diversification. As Individual Giving Fundraiser, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with individual donors to the RSC and our linked charity, the Chemists' Community Fund, both in the UK and internationally. By leveraging your deep understanding of the RSC s mission and the broader scientific landscape, you will maximize income and support for our charitable activities. Key Responsibilities : • Cultivate and Build Relationships: Identify and engage potential individual donors who have the capacity to support the RSC s mission. Develop meaningful relationships by understanding their needs and aligning them with our goals. • Achieve Income Targets: Take ownership of fundraising targets, working closely with colleagues across the RSC to develop compelling proposals and secure material, financial, and strategic support for key projects in priority regions. • Donor Stewardship: Ensure that all donors, both new and existing, receive an exceptional level of stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and ongoing support. • Manage Legacies and Bequests: Oversee the management of legacies and bequests, ensuring their effective use to support the RSC s charitable objectives. What We re Looking For: • Proven Fundraising Experience: A successful track record in individual giving and/or major donor fundraising, with experience in securing significant donations or gifts. • Expertise in Prospect Cultivation: Significant experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor relationships. • Strong Negotiation Skills: Excellent at handling objections, navigating difficult conversations, and securing key gifts. • Educational Background: Educated to degree level, with a demonstrable passion for the role of science and technology in addressing global challenges and driving societal progress. • Credibility and Influence: Ability to quickly establish credibility with our members, fellows and influential individuals, using a consultative approach to engage and influence others. • Cultural Awareness: An openness to learning about and engaging with diverse cultures, particularly as this role involves working with international donors. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will have the opportunity to also work mostly from a UK location other than this. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend our Cambridge or London office on a weekly basis (at least once a week). If you re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and help drive the RSC s mission forward, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that is helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. A full job description is available. Please note that this role is called Philanthropy Lead internally. If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description. About the RSC The Royal Society of Chemistry is an international organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. We publish new research. We develop, recognise, and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark innovative ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all. Visit our website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Location: London or Cambridge Contract type : Permanent Hours : Full time Salary: £43,000 per annum plus benefits You may have experience of the following: Individual Giving Manager, Donor Engagement Manager, Philanthropy Officer, Supporter Engagement Manager, Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Development and Fundraising Officer, Donor Stewardship Lead, Supporter Engagement and Fundraising Lead, Legacy and Individual Giving Officer, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
Individual Giving Fundraiser Are you a skilled fundraiser with a passion for building strong, lasting relationships with individual supporters? The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Fundraiser to join our small fundraising team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the growth and development of our individual giving programme, inspiring donors to support our mission of helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. Your work will play a crucial part in enabling the RSC to achieve its ambitious strategy for growth and diversification. As Individual Giving Fundraiser, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing relationships with individual donors to the RSC and our linked charity, the Chemists' Community Fund, both in the UK and internationally. By leveraging your deep understanding of the RSC s mission and the broader scientific landscape, you will maximize income and support for our charitable activities. Key Responsibilities : • Cultivate and Build Relationships: Identify and engage potential individual donors who have the capacity to support the RSC s mission. Develop meaningful relationships by understanding their needs and aligning them with our goals. • Achieve Income Targets: Take ownership of fundraising targets, working closely with colleagues across the RSC to develop compelling proposals and secure material, financial, and strategic support for key projects in priority regions. • Donor Stewardship: Ensure that all donors, both new and existing, receive an exceptional level of stewardship, fostering long-term relationships and ongoing support. • Manage Legacies and Bequests: Oversee the management of legacies and bequests, ensuring their effective use to support the RSC s charitable objectives. What We re Looking For: • Proven Fundraising Experience: A successful track record in individual giving and/or major donor fundraising, with experience in securing significant donations or gifts. • Expertise in Prospect Cultivation: Significant experience in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donor relationships. • Strong Negotiation Skills: Excellent at handling objections, navigating difficult conversations, and securing key gifts. • Educational Background: Educated to degree level, with a demonstrable passion for the role of science and technology in addressing global challenges and driving societal progress. • Credibility and Influence: Ability to quickly establish credibility with our members, fellows and influential individuals, using a consultative approach to engage and influence others. • Cultural Awareness: An openness to learning about and engaging with diverse cultures, particularly as this role involves working with international donors. At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will have the opportunity to also work mostly from a UK location other than this. Applicants should be aware that there is an expectation that employees will attend our Cambridge or London office on a weekly basis (at least once a week). If you re ready to take the next step in your fundraising career and help drive the RSC s mission forward, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that is helping the chemical science community make the world a better place. A full job description is available. Please note that this role is called Philanthropy Lead internally. If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description. About the RSC The Royal Society of Chemistry is an international organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. We publish new research. We develop, recognise, and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark innovative ideas and new partnerships. We support teachers to inspire future generations of scientists, and we speak up to influence the people making decisions that affect us all. Visit our website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Location: London or Cambridge Contract type : Permanent Hours : Full time Salary: £43,000 per annum plus benefits You may have experience of the following: Individual Giving Manager, Donor Engagement Manager, Philanthropy Officer, Supporter Engagement Manager, Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Development and Fundraising Officer, Donor Stewardship Lead, Supporter Engagement and Fundraising Lead, Legacy and Individual Giving Officer, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Job title: Supporter Lead: Interim cover: 12-month contract Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 FTE (£24,000 - £27,000 actual) We are delighted to be working with Mountbatten Group who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supporter Lead (Individual Giving Manager) to join their dedicated fundraising team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Mountbatten is a leading hospice charity providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with a compassionate approach reflected in their supportive and close-knit team. At Mountbatten, values of kindness, expertise, and commitment to the community are woven into the fabric of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. Leading and motivating a small team you will work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies and growing income streams. (including regular giving, appeals, the charity s weekly lottery, gifts in wills). The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Proven track record of success in individual giving fundraising, including legacies, regular giving, lottery schemes and in memoriam. Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; kindness and responsiveness are paramount. Creativity and the ability to develop and implement successful fundraising campaigns, with a deep understanding of donor motivation and profiling, enabling you to tailor communications effectively to diverse audiences including via newsletters, social media, website and supporter collateral. Confidence in handling financial data, be highly numerate with the ability to assimilate complex information to evaluate and report on activity. Knowledge of individual giving fundraising legislation, regulator codes of practice and other relevant legislation and guidance. Proficiency in Raiser's Edge database, with demonstrable experience of data extraction and analysis. A persuasive people-person, you will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers. You will need to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to working as part of an enthusiastic and caring team. Please note: due the nature of the role it may be necessary to work unsocial hours to fulfil this role e.g. attend weekend shows, evening meetings and events. A full UK Driving Licence and use of a car is essential. This is an office-based role, with one day a month on the Isle of Wight. This post is also subject to DBS clearance. For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Location: Office based in Southampton and one day per week on the Isle of Wight Closing date for applications: 7 March 2025 However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
Job title: Supporter Lead: Interim cover: 12-month contract Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 FTE (£24,000 - £27,000 actual) We are delighted to be working with Mountbatten Group who are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supporter Lead (Individual Giving Manager) to join their dedicated fundraising team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Mountbatten is a leading hospice charity providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with a compassionate approach reflected in their supportive and close-knit team. At Mountbatten, values of kindness, expertise, and commitment to the community are woven into the fabric of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. Leading and motivating a small team you will work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies and growing income streams. (including regular giving, appeals, the charity s weekly lottery, gifts in wills). The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Proven track record of success in individual giving fundraising, including legacies, regular giving, lottery schemes and in memoriam. Strong leadership and team management skills, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; kindness and responsiveness are paramount. Creativity and the ability to develop and implement successful fundraising campaigns, with a deep understanding of donor motivation and profiling, enabling you to tailor communications effectively to diverse audiences including via newsletters, social media, website and supporter collateral. Confidence in handling financial data, be highly numerate with the ability to assimilate complex information to evaluate and report on activity. Knowledge of individual giving fundraising legislation, regulator codes of practice and other relevant legislation and guidance. Proficiency in Raiser's Edge database, with demonstrable experience of data extraction and analysis. A persuasive people-person, you will be able to develop, manage and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and suppliers. You will need to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible approach to working as part of an enthusiastic and caring team. Please note: due the nature of the role it may be necessary to work unsocial hours to fulfil this role e.g. attend weekend shows, evening meetings and events. A full UK Driving Licence and use of a car is essential. This is an office-based role, with one day a month on the Isle of Wight. This post is also subject to DBS clearance. For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law. Location: Office based in Southampton and one day per week on the Isle of Wight Closing date for applications: 7 March 2025 However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Senior Donor Relationship Manager London, Haig House (Hybrid) Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm £40,452 to £41,452 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement) Would you like to play a pivotal role in our new fundraising strategy at RBL, focusing on our Three Giants: Poppy Appeal, Individual Giving and Legacies? The Royal British Legion is embarking on an exciting journey with our new fundraising strategy, focusing on our Three Giants: Poppy Appeal, Individual Giving, and Legacies. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Donor Relationship Manager to join our team. This role is vital in cultivating relationships with Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Statutory Funders, ensuring they enjoy an exceptional donor journey while working towards long-term growth opportunities that align with the organisation's evolving needs. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. RBL exists to bring together nations, communities, and individuals to create better futures for the Armed Forces community. We do this through our leading role in Remembrance, providing services to enable serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and their families live fulfilling lives, and by campaigning for improved support and recognition for the Armed Forces community. Our people work across the country to raise funds, support our membership to play their part, and to run and develop our organisation and its capabilities, as well as to deliver these important outcomes for our communities. In this role, you will also spearhead the successful implementation and growth of our new Mid Value donor program. Your mission will be to increase retention, reduce attrition, and drive immediate cash growth, with an eye on securing legacy pledges for the long term. As a key team member, you will embrace our "One Legion" culture, fostering collaboration with colleagues across the charity. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience working with high-net-worth individuals in either the charity or corporate sector, a proven track record in engaging high-value charitable Trusts and Foundations, and proficiency in strategic planning, proposal writing, and budget management. They should also have a comprehensive understanding of data protection and relevant legislation within the charitable sector, along with a history of team management and impact report writing. We are looking for someone with a deep alignment to the mission, objectives, and values of the Royal British Legion. You should exhibit strong planning skills, exceptional communication, and influencing abilities, as well as the flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently. Commercial acumen, organisational prowess, IT proficiency, and discretion in handling confidential information are essential. Prior experience in the charitable sector is preferred. Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts. You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process. Closing Date: 17th January 2024. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact .
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Donor Relationship Manager London, Haig House (Hybrid) Permanent, Full Time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm £40,452 to £41,452 per annum (Inclusive of London Supplement) Would you like to play a pivotal role in our new fundraising strategy at RBL, focusing on our Three Giants: Poppy Appeal, Individual Giving and Legacies? The Royal British Legion is embarking on an exciting journey with our new fundraising strategy, focusing on our Three Giants: Poppy Appeal, Individual Giving, and Legacies. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Donor Relationship Manager to join our team. This role is vital in cultivating relationships with Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, and Statutory Funders, ensuring they enjoy an exceptional donor journey while working towards long-term growth opportunities that align with the organisation's evolving needs. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life. RBL exists to bring together nations, communities, and individuals to create better futures for the Armed Forces community. We do this through our leading role in Remembrance, providing services to enable serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and their families live fulfilling lives, and by campaigning for improved support and recognition for the Armed Forces community. Our people work across the country to raise funds, support our membership to play their part, and to run and develop our organisation and its capabilities, as well as to deliver these important outcomes for our communities. In this role, you will also spearhead the successful implementation and growth of our new Mid Value donor program. Your mission will be to increase retention, reduce attrition, and drive immediate cash growth, with an eye on securing legacy pledges for the long term. As a key team member, you will embrace our "One Legion" culture, fostering collaboration with colleagues across the charity. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience working with high-net-worth individuals in either the charity or corporate sector, a proven track record in engaging high-value charitable Trusts and Foundations, and proficiency in strategic planning, proposal writing, and budget management. They should also have a comprehensive understanding of data protection and relevant legislation within the charitable sector, along with a history of team management and impact report writing. We are looking for someone with a deep alignment to the mission, objectives, and values of the Royal British Legion. You should exhibit strong planning skills, exceptional communication, and influencing abilities, as well as the flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently. Commercial acumen, organisational prowess, IT proficiency, and discretion in handling confidential information are essential. Prior experience in the charitable sector is preferred. Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts. You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub. For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process. Closing Date: 17th January 2024. We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact .
UCA Consulting
228 Mary Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9RJ, UK
Job Description VACANCY NOTICE FEMALE HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANAWIM BIRMINGHAM
Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies. This post is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Fixed term for 2 years initially Job Title: Head of Business Development
Location: Anawim, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RJ
Grade: SCP 41-45
Salary: £39,530 – £43,503 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working will be considered)
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Aim
Anawim has grown, and now has an annual budget of circa £2million. The aim in appointing a Head of Business Development is to support and free up the CEO to focus on influencing strategic change and lead the growth and strategic development of Anawim. The Head of Business Development would be joining a strong project team comprising of a COO who oversees day to day delivery of new and existing services, a Data and Systems Manager, Data and Monitoring Assistant, HR Advisor & Centre Manager and HR & Centre Administrator.
The Finance and Fundraising team include the Fundraising & Communications Manager, Finance & Contracts Manager, Treasurer, Communications Officer, Finance Assistant & Community Fundraiser (part time). The Fundraising & Communications Manager concentrates her time on applications to charitable trusts and foundations alongside oversight and management of communications, community giving, individual, corporate & legacies.
This role is focused on growing income from statutory commissioning, contracts and grants, such as from NHS, Public Health, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, preparing bids and tenders.
Background to the post
To ensure that Anawim continues to grow in a sustainable way, we require the Head of Business Development to follow up leads, build relationships with commissioners and prepare applications and tenders. The CEO is engaging in increased amounts of policy and influencing work, therefore she requires support to complete these applications moving forward. We are being presented with opportunities such as key involvement in the new Problem-solving court for Birmingham, developing women’s centres within HMP Foston Hall & HMP Drake hall but currently the CEO & COO are lacking capacity to follow them up effectively.
Therefore, we are seeking an experienced and innovative person with a deep commitment to the importance of the role of women’s centres, who has initiative, common sense, a great personality and the ability to work collaboratively to develop new contracts, obtain full cost recovery on existing contracts and produce with the team, a sustainable fundraising strategy. The Head of Business Development will have a proven ability to engage with and influence a wide range of people at all levels from Anawim service users to commissioners and MPs.
For more information, please visit: https://anawim.co.uk/get-involved/vacancies/ to download the Job Description & Person Specification and an External Application Pack.
Closing Date: Sunday 5th March 2023 at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Full time
Job Description VACANCY NOTICE FEMALE HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANAWIM BIRMINGHAM
Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies. This post is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Fixed term for 2 years initially Job Title: Head of Business Development
Location: Anawim, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, B12 9RJ
Grade: SCP 41-45
Salary: £39,530 – £43,503 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working will be considered)
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Aim
Anawim has grown, and now has an annual budget of circa £2million. The aim in appointing a Head of Business Development is to support and free up the CEO to focus on influencing strategic change and lead the growth and strategic development of Anawim. The Head of Business Development would be joining a strong project team comprising of a COO who oversees day to day delivery of new and existing services, a Data and Systems Manager, Data and Monitoring Assistant, HR Advisor & Centre Manager and HR & Centre Administrator.
The Finance and Fundraising team include the Fundraising & Communications Manager, Finance & Contracts Manager, Treasurer, Communications Officer, Finance Assistant & Community Fundraiser (part time). The Fundraising & Communications Manager concentrates her time on applications to charitable trusts and foundations alongside oversight and management of communications, community giving, individual, corporate & legacies.
This role is focused on growing income from statutory commissioning, contracts and grants, such as from NHS, Public Health, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, preparing bids and tenders.
Background to the post
To ensure that Anawim continues to grow in a sustainable way, we require the Head of Business Development to follow up leads, build relationships with commissioners and prepare applications and tenders. The CEO is engaging in increased amounts of policy and influencing work, therefore she requires support to complete these applications moving forward. We are being presented with opportunities such as key involvement in the new Problem-solving court for Birmingham, developing women’s centres within HMP Foston Hall & HMP Drake hall but currently the CEO & COO are lacking capacity to follow them up effectively.
Therefore, we are seeking an experienced and innovative person with a deep commitment to the importance of the role of women’s centres, who has initiative, common sense, a great personality and the ability to work collaboratively to develop new contracts, obtain full cost recovery on existing contracts and produce with the team, a sustainable fundraising strategy. The Head of Business Development will have a proven ability to engage with and influence a wide range of people at all levels from Anawim service users to commissioners and MPs.
For more information, please visit: https://anawim.co.uk/get-involved/vacancies/ to download the Job Description & Person Specification and an External Application Pack.
Closing Date: Sunday 5th March 2023 at 5pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023
This is a prime time to join us at the Royal College of Music and to play a significant role within an energetic and highly successful Development Team. The RCM has just completed and surpassed a £40 million More Music: Reimagining the Royal College of Music Campaign - a transformative investment in dynamic new spaces and cutting-edge facilities, enhanced scholarship provision and increased access to music through an outreach programme and pioneering research work. Legacy gifts form the bedrock of the RCM's fundraising contributing, on average, over a third of charitable income underpinning essential work, even in challenging times, and give the College the confidence to plan with the ambition to match its world-leading status. The Development Manager (Legacies & Individual Giving) is responsible for developing and implementing a legacy strategy and to lead on creating a culture of legacy giving at the RCM. This role also involves contributing to maximise RCM's income from high-level individual donors and prospects to support the on-going needs of the College and secure gifts for campaign priorities including scholarships. Working with the Development Team, the post holder will lead the integration of legacy activity to ensure legacy conversations are included as part of the supporter journey for all key audiences. This is a Full-Time appointment at Grade 7 up to £39,477 - benefits include the Universities Superannuation Scheme and 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. The RCM operates a hybrid working scheme and normal working hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Any evening and weekend work will be compensated with time in lieu. The RCM is a welcoming institution and encourages and values diversity - equality, diversity and inclusive practice enhances the College culture academically, intellectually and socially. And please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
This is a prime time to join us at the Royal College of Music and to play a significant role within an energetic and highly successful Development Team. The RCM has just completed and surpassed a £40 million More Music: Reimagining the Royal College of Music Campaign - a transformative investment in dynamic new spaces and cutting-edge facilities, enhanced scholarship provision and increased access to music through an outreach programme and pioneering research work. Legacy gifts form the bedrock of the RCM's fundraising contributing, on average, over a third of charitable income underpinning essential work, even in challenging times, and give the College the confidence to plan with the ambition to match its world-leading status. The Development Manager (Legacies & Individual Giving) is responsible for developing and implementing a legacy strategy and to lead on creating a culture of legacy giving at the RCM. This role also involves contributing to maximise RCM's income from high-level individual donors and prospects to support the on-going needs of the College and secure gifts for campaign priorities including scholarships. Working with the Development Team, the post holder will lead the integration of legacy activity to ensure legacy conversations are included as part of the supporter journey for all key audiences. This is a Full-Time appointment at Grade 7 up to £39,477 - benefits include the Universities Superannuation Scheme and 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays. The RCM operates a hybrid working scheme and normal working hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Any evening and weekend work will be compensated with time in lieu. The RCM is a welcoming institution and encourages and values diversity - equality, diversity and inclusive practice enhances the College culture academically, intellectually and socially. And please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
The Talent Set are happy to be partnering with Sue Ryder to find their new Marketing Manager. Sue Ryder offers a wonderful flexible working environment, and this role is primarily remote homeworking with an expectation of occasional travel to the London office for team meetings. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, this is a key role in the marketing team. You will be the marketing expert and first point of call for all fundraising, retail and volunteering marketing needs. To manage fundraising, retail and volunteering marketing campaigns and activity from briefing to final delivery and evaluation. To ensure fundraising, retail and volunteering messaging remains consistent and is considered and integrated into all marketing and communication activities across the charity. Key Responsibilities: Support Sue Ryder s income generation, retail and volunteering strategies through professional marketing activity and advice. Advise teams and help them to develop their understanding of which marketing tools are the most appropriate to help achieve their objectives. Support the Fundraising, Retail and Volunteering Teams in delivering large and smaller scale marketing campaigns on time and within budget. Build strong, internal relationships with all teams across Sue Ryder to ensure marketing activity is considered well in advance, as part of an integrated communications plan. Digital first approach - work closely with internal teams to ensure all campaigns and activity have a digital first approach, testing and optimising campaigns to achieve the best results. Help ensure all fundraising, volunteering and retail marketing materials remain up to date and new materials are added and updated as necessary Person Specification: Proven experience of working in the charity or agency environment delivering fundraising, volunteering and retail marketing campaigns and projects. Building and developing relationships with internal teams such as Legacies, Individual Giving, Community Fundraising, Digital and PR. Experience of cross team working to ensure effective integrated ways of working. Managing and motivating agencies to drive maximum value for campaign delivery and results. Keen attention to detail, a creative approach, good negotiation skills, high levels of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborative effectively with a range of stakeholders. To be ambitious and able to work at pace. Excellent project management skills. If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close earlier than advertised so get your application in quickly! Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Sep 02, 2022
Full time
The Talent Set are happy to be partnering with Sue Ryder to find their new Marketing Manager. Sue Ryder offers a wonderful flexible working environment, and this role is primarily remote homeworking with an expectation of occasional travel to the London office for team meetings. Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, this is a key role in the marketing team. You will be the marketing expert and first point of call for all fundraising, retail and volunteering marketing needs. To manage fundraising, retail and volunteering marketing campaigns and activity from briefing to final delivery and evaluation. To ensure fundraising, retail and volunteering messaging remains consistent and is considered and integrated into all marketing and communication activities across the charity. Key Responsibilities: Support Sue Ryder s income generation, retail and volunteering strategies through professional marketing activity and advice. Advise teams and help them to develop their understanding of which marketing tools are the most appropriate to help achieve their objectives. Support the Fundraising, Retail and Volunteering Teams in delivering large and smaller scale marketing campaigns on time and within budget. Build strong, internal relationships with all teams across Sue Ryder to ensure marketing activity is considered well in advance, as part of an integrated communications plan. Digital first approach - work closely with internal teams to ensure all campaigns and activity have a digital first approach, testing and optimising campaigns to achieve the best results. Help ensure all fundraising, volunteering and retail marketing materials remain up to date and new materials are added and updated as necessary Person Specification: Proven experience of working in the charity or agency environment delivering fundraising, volunteering and retail marketing campaigns and projects. Building and developing relationships with internal teams such as Legacies, Individual Giving, Community Fundraising, Digital and PR. Experience of cross team working to ensure effective integrated ways of working. Managing and motivating agencies to drive maximum value for campaign delivery and results. Keen attention to detail, a creative approach, good negotiation skills, high levels of written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborative effectively with a range of stakeholders. To be ambitious and able to work at pace. Excellent project management skills. If we receive a high number of applications, we may need to close earlier than advertised so get your application in quickly! Regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application. We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
