A charity based in Central London that work to combat a specific addiction require a fundraiser to generate funding from statutory and non-statutory sources in order to contribute to the overall growth and development of the charity.
Key responsibilities in post:
1. To act as a key contact for existing supporters
2. To develop new corporate supporters/sponsors
3. To project manage the fundraising events
4. To contribute to the identification and implementation of the Development & Communications strategy
Key tasks in post:
1. To instigate a co-ordinated and targeted plan of action for raising funds from existing and new financial supporters
2. Establish a regular programme of communication including visits/meetings with established supporters in order to ‘service’ existing contracts and develop new business opportunities
3. To identify potential new revenue streams and follow-up on leads as appropriate; undertaking the preparation of funding proposals, presenting pitches and ‘closing the deal’ as necessary
4. To ensure that targeted levels of income for ‘restricted’ and ‘unrestricted’ funds are achieved in each year
5. To enhance the levels of funding currently generated from legacies, individual giving, charity partnerships and Trusts
6. To liaise with Departmental Heads and Managers on a regular basis in order to ensure that the Development & Communications Department effectively delivers on the agreed programme of works
7. To line manage the Fundraising Assistant specific activities within an assigned range of projects
8. To evaluate the existing programme of running events; ensure that potential income from these events is maximised and that the events programme is refreshed as necessary on an on-going basis
The successful fundraiser must have at least two years experience of fundraising.
A hugely prestigious humanitarian charity is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to be an instrumental part of a new marketing strategy aimed at maximising income from high value supporters. Tasks will involve:
·Develop and manage the marketing campaigns aimed to recruit, retain and develop high value supporters through various different strategies.
·Be responsible for the income budget and create an annual plan and budget for the supporter marketing, with ongoing monitoring of the situation.
·Develop the high value supporter marketing strategy.
·Manage each fundraising activity in accordance to agreed timelines and budgets, including negotiating costs and schedules with appropriate suppliers and ensuring that these are adhered to.
·Ensure smooth management of each campaign including creative design and managing internal and external suppliers.
·Line manager one other Campaigns officer and develop key performance indicators to high value supporter marketing and closely monitor these as required.
·Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Head of Direct Marketing and Head of Individual Giving.
Profile
The successful candidate will have a proven and successful track record in high value supporter marketing or direct marketing and is looking for a first step into a management role. You will be comfortable working with in significant budgets and demonstrate high levels of numeracy, creativity, and possess fantastic written and communication skills. You will have extensive experience in developing fundraising ideas, managing direct marketing campaigns and managing and monitoring substantial budgets. Strong IT skills are essential with a high degree of competence using Excel. You will need to be a strong motivator to yourself and others and have outstanding negotiation skills. The role will require to work occasional unsociable hours.
A respected and well establish humanitarian charity based in Central London is seeking a successful and ambitious senior trusts and statutory fundraiser to develop income streams and secure funds through a selection of trust and statutory bodies. Tasks will involve:
-Develop and manage multi-year funding strategies with major Institutional funders.
-Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with donor organisations, keeping them up to date of the charity’s work.
-Research potential new income streams and analyse the best course of strategy to secure funding from new donors.
-Lead and develop large, complex funding proposals to funders involving liaison with senior managers and drafting high quality targeted applications to meet funders’ requirements.
-Work closely with regional delegates, ensuring that a potential activity will meet funding opportunities and building budgets/plans in order to meet donor criteria.
-Line manager and provide mentoring support to junior staff such as officers and trainees.
Profile
The successful candidate will come from an extensive fundraising background, being able to demonstrate soliciting significant income of over £500k from institutional donors, preferably within an International Development or humanitarian organisation. You will be comfortable with managing programmes and developing funding strategies. You will require fantastic analytical skills and be able to assess and analyse complex written and financial information quickly and accurately. You will have a proven track record of achieving and exceeding fundraising targets as well as influencing those around you to achieving the same targets.An understanding and experience in monitoring large grants from Institutional and government donors such as the EU and DfID is essential. The position requires the willingness and ability to travel overseas and to work occasional unsociable hours.
A prestigious medical support charity based in North London is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to oversee the charity’s individual supporter retention and development campaigns with the budgeted income and expenditure levels. The successful candidate would be putting in place retention strategies to develop the relationship between the charity and its members. Tasks will involve:
-Research and develop new supporter retention opportunities, with particular reference on developing the supporters with the best potential lifetime value.
-Develop and oversee the implementation of a multi-media retention plan.
-To work with the Head of Direct Marketing to develop, write and implement strategies, plans and budgets for supporter retention.
-Conduct training updates with external fundraisers where appropriate.
-Keep up to date with new fundraising developments, legal issues, regulatory frameworks and to attend meetings as relevant and required.
-Provide monthly reports on any income and expenditure budget variances.
-Line manager two fundraising team members
-Undertake any other duties as directed by the Departmental Director.
Profile
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and have had extensive experience managing large fundraising or marketing programmes and have experience in Direct Marketing and recruitment, retention and development of individual supporters. You will possess fantastic creative writing skills with the ability to write reports, articles and have excellent negotiating skills. A high degree of numeracy and advanced word-processing and Excel skills are also essential. You will also have the ability to work under pressure, and possess an ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
A new and ambitious medical support charity is seeking a proven and experienced senior fundraiser to engage and manage important donors committed to the charity’s work and to develop high value relationships from a variety of leads, particularly major donors and companies. The successful candidate will manage and implement the major gift fundraising strategy, focusing on research, solicitation and stewardship that will grow sustainable income for the charity. Other responsibilities will include:
- Identify opportunities and leads to maximise funding potential. - To pitch and present high quality presentations to new high value prospects and develop cases for support and other fundraising material. - To engage with key donor prospects and keep them informed and up to date with the charity’s work. - Develop tailored communications plans for individual major donors, in order to achieve the best long-term value. - Contribute to and support a major gifts event programme to nurture and thank donors and maximise income for the charity. - Network with the Third Sector and monitor new funding opportunities in order to maximise income.
Profile The successful candidate will have extensive experience in major donor and corporate fundraising, with a proven track record in securing large funds (£50k ). You will possess excellent written and verbal communications, presentation, sales and negotiation skills with experience of presenting business cases at Board level. You will be comfortable with managing and working with budgets, and have strong research skills. Experience and knowledge of Trust fundraising and medical research charities is desirable, however not essential. Educated to at least degree level and in possession of a recognised fundraising qualification, you will be proactive and able to work on your own initiative. Some flexibility and willingness to work some unsocial hours is required.
A large international development charity based in Central London is seeking a proven campaigns officer to manage and generate new donors through a variety of means including interacting with the media, face-to-face, telemarketing and direct marketing. Reporting to the Senior Campaigns Officer, you will be the main point of contact with key suppliers, and be responsible for the execution of Regular Giving campaigns from start to finish in order to recruit new donors. Other tasks will include:
- Source and manage relationships with external agencies such as professional fundraising organisations. - Manage and develop any campaigns from managing project schedules, setting up new campaigns and training fundraisers. - Project manage each fundraising activity according to the given budget and tight timetables. - Develop the direct marketing strategy. - Ensure all key staff within the charity are kept informed on upcoming campaigns. - Process invoices and maintain spreadsheets on each appeal monitoring against the budget and any discrepancies. - To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the line manager.
Profile The ideal candidate will be someone with a good background in a busy direct marketing or fundraising capacity and have a proven experience in implementing a direct marketing campaign. You will possess a strong working knowledge of face-to-face fundraising and understand the mechanics behind doorstep and street fundraising. Excellent written, verbal and organisational skills are essential along with the ability to network and build strong relationships with donors and internal departments. You will also possess high negotiation and numerical skills with an excellent attention to detail. The ability to occasionally work unsociable hours is also required.
A leading Medical Support charity based in Central London is seeking a dynamic and proficient individual to join their fundraising team and develop their career within a fundraising or marketing capacity. You will be responsible for maximising the development of existing and potential legacy supporters by assisting specific areas in the implementation of the legacy marketing plan to meet the objectives and standards of the department. Responsibilities include:
-To assist in recruiting new pledgers using a variety of methods, including media.
-Build the loyalty of existing and potential pledgers including monitoring thank you procedures, customer service and providing information for supporter communications.
-Research and develop new contacts to promote the service.
-Communicate directly with the charity’s supporters, building relationships and dealing with any queries.
-Participate in the development of plans to maximise potential future income from individuals.
-Contribute to monthly income and expenditure reporting, liasing with other departments as necessary.
-Work closely with the rest of the fundraising team, ensuring opportunities are maximised and campaigns are integrated.
-Carry out other duties as requested by the legacy marketing manager.
Profile
The ideal candidate will come from a fundraising or marketing background and would possess a good working knowledge on direct marketing and an understanding of the creative process. You will possess outstanding communication, administration and event planning skills and thrive in a busy team, being able to cope with working on multiple projects simultaneously. You will also possess a relevant professional qualification in fundraising or marketing. Prior experience working in legacies is not essential, however is desirable.
A children’s charity require a Senior Trusts and Statutory Fundraiser to join their dynamic fundraising team in Central London. The charity assists the children and families of children who suffer from specific disability and help to give them the same opportunities that able bodied children have.
Duties include-
·To lead on the production of large and complex statutory, trust, lottery and international fundraising applications.
·To identify new opportunities for funding, developing new project ideas which support strategic plans and fit donors’ application criteria.
·To review funders’ contracts and conditions, ensuring that the charities interests are protected; negotiate changes where beneficial and monitor compliance
·To manage delivery and maximise profit from the Christmas card operation
The successful applicant will have a proven track record of generating income against targets and at least 2 years experience of a similar fundraising position within a charity.
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