Top job! Head of Fundraising
- Full time
- £36,747 – £39,585
- Hybrid work from home/nearest SU Office
- Closing 18th April 2022
- Advertised from 21st March 2022
- Generous employer pension contributions and life assurance
Role
This newly-created, strategically important Head of Fundraising role offers a phenomenal opportunity to drive a step change in our fundraising efforts to underpin our ambitious strategic goals.
Key aspects of the role:
- Devise and drive strategy for fundraising – including growing the team
- Nurture and grow supporter base – particularly with major donors and regular giving
- Foster a healthy data capture and analysis mindset across all fundraising activities
Application notes
A Recruitment Pack is available for download below.
For general questions about the role, please email lisbeth.macmillan@suscotland.org.uk
Download your application(Word docs) from our job page
Submit your completed forms through the application portal or by email to hr@suscotland.org.uk before the closing date – Monday 18 April 2022 at 4pm
Interviews – 26 April 2022
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Development Manager (Science & Engineering)
- Full time
- £45,585 – £56,021
- Glasgow
- Closing 13th November 2023
The Alumni & Development team at Strathclyde would like to invite an experienced Development Manager to join their successful major gifts fundraising team. This is an exciting time to be joining the University as it celebrates its 60th anniversary year in 2024. You will be responsible for the strategic development of fundraising programmes for the University’s four faculties and, in particular, for our renowned Engineering and Science faculties. This role will raise funds through the development of relationships with a wide range of alumni, trusts and foundations and company supporters. You will be someone who enjoys meeting new people, conducting face-to-face meetings with potential donors for major gifts (often gifts of £25,000+). You will support a variety of fundraising campaigns to advance the University’s research and teaching and you will share its vision with donors through compelling funding proposals. You will be confident working with senior staff across the University to identify, involve and thank major donors. The role is also responsible for the line management of a major gift fundraising Officer and you will work closely and collaboratively with the wider fundraising team of 8 staff including 4 major gift fundraisers. You will work particularly closely with the Head of Philanthropy to support new campaigns and transformational giving opportunities. You will also be part of the department’s management team.
Top job! Head of Programme and Creative Development
- Full time
- £34,580
- Glasgow
- Closing 16th October 2023
As Toonspeak embarks on an exciting new chapter, giving more young people the opportunity to access the arts and experience the life changing magic of being a ‘Toonie’, we are delighted to advertise two roles that will form the charity’s Senior Management team.
The Head of Programme and Creative Development will work alongside the Head of Corporate Services under the guidance of the Chief Executive to lead and inspire both the staff team and the community of children and young people.
Blythswood Care is a Christian charity committed to education, community and gospel, and so impacting hundreds of thousands of lives in Europe, Africa and Asia every year.
We are looking for someone with the enthusiasm and the ability to build relationships, inspire and motivate major donors and fundraising groups and encourage volunteers.
You will also work to raise awareness of the charity through meetings and exhibitions and speak about our work at churches, schools and groups, enthusing all age-groups about Blythswood’s mission.
This post has an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Part 1 that the post holder be a practising Christian as set out in the person specification.
Based at our Head Office in Evanton, this full-time position requires flexible working and commitment to the objectives of Blythswood Care.
Top job! Head of Development and Partnerships
- Full time
- £40,000 – £45,000
- Edinburgh with hybrid working
- Closing 23rd October 2023
Do you have an ability to secure funding that makes the world a better place? We’re on the search for a Head of Development and Partnerships. This is a new role for us and an exciting opportunity for a proven fundraiser keen for your next challenge.
About Us
We’re Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access review charity making it easier for disabled people to find places to go. At the heart of the charity is our disabled access review website - euansguide.com - where disabled people and their friends, families and carers can find and share disabled access information. We also make tens of thousands of accessible toilets safer and run the UK’s largest and longest running Access Survey.
As we approach our 10th anniversary, we have ambitious plans to grow. We now need to recruit a Head of Development and Partnerships to assist us in implementing our strategy alongside our Chief Executive and Board.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional person to shape and develop our income streams. With a huge scope for growth, we are looking for a leader who can inspire support through partnerships, trusts and foundations and major donors.
You’ll be joining our small and dynamic team at an exciting time in our growth. This critical role will be key to our plans, it is a new post and presents an opportunity for the successful and ambitious candidate to make the role your own. You will be reporting to the Chief Executive.
We are an ambitious charity, passionate about making the world more accessible to all disabled people. We have a strong focus on technology so Euan’s Guide is often in a unique position of having the challenges and advantages of both a charity and tech business… there is no ‘typical day’!
Main Responsibilities
We’re looking for an all-rounder to be responsible for developing and delivering Euan’s Guide revenue strategy, including our income generating activities and stakeholder partnerships. You will help us to deliver sustainable income to support our work.
Our strongest area of funding is currently Trusts and Foundations. You will be responsible for growing restricted and unrestricted grant funding income from charitable trusts and foundations across Scotland and the UK. We also want to grow our fundraising streams such as major donor, individual giving and legacies.
We want to develop new products and services which will appeal to our venue partners and corporate businesses.
You will be able to recognise, explore and maximise any new opportunities that come our way to generate income and improve sustainability.
You will be responsible for the creation of engaging content, reports and case studies to report on our outcomes and prove our impact.
You will be responsible for accurate reporting and preparing quarterly updates and forecasts for the Board of Trustees.
Desirable Skills
- High levels of motivation and resourcefulness with the ability to operate strategically, think creatively and find solutions to opportunities and challenges
- Great communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence others.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and to recognise and act on opportunities
- Sharing your interest in disabled access, inclusion and equality
Desirable Experience
- A successful track record in trusts and foundations fundraising including creating and submitting funding proposals, application forms and funding reports.
- Experience in developing and generating revenue through corporate partnerships
- Managing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholder groups, including volunteers, funders, charities, commercial organisations and other partners
- Experience of measuring and reporting on outcomes and communicating impact to stakeholders
Additional Information
We’re based in Edinburgh – whilst not essential it would be great if you are too! We work on a hybrid basis from our HQ in CodeBase.
We anticipate a full time role (35hrs per week) starting in December 2023 however we can be flexible and will discuss this with suitable candidates.
As a small organisation, you may find yourself getting involved in lots more! You should be an effective ambassador for any event or activity you’re involved in.
Candidates are encouraged to apply if you think you can bring something special to Euan’s Guide even if your experience does not precisely match the job description.
If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Initial discussions to find out more are welcome. To arrange an informal, confidential chat about the role please contact Antonia Lee-Bapty, with a brief summary of your experience and questions that you have.
Euan’s Guide are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from under-represented groups of people including disabled people, black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ people, people with experience in the care system, non-graduates and first-in-family graduates.
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