Fundraising Manager (Individual Giving, Legacies and Major Donors)
- Full time
- £38,765 – £41,000
- Hybrid: Remote and Edinburgh (EH14 1EB)
- Closing 26th November 2024
- Advertised from 1st November 2024
- - 37 days leave (inclusive of bank holidays) - Contributory pension scheme – up to 7% employer contribution dependant on employee contribution
Role
Waverley Care is looking for a new Fundraising Manager specializing in individual giving and legacies, with a secondary focus on philanthropic giving.
The organisation has been at the forefront of providing care for those impacted by HIV and AIDS since 1989. Waverley Care now approaches a seminal moment as they close in on Scotland being one of the first countries in the world to get new HIV transmission down to zero by 2030.
To ensure they can meet the ambition, growth and expansion the charity sees in its future, the fundraising team has been invested in, including creating this new role. The fundraising team is in a good place and just needs the right person to join the charity to provide the remaining missing puzzle piece.
The successful candidate for the role of Fundraising Manager for Individual Giving, Legacies and Major Donors will be someone who has previously held responsibility for delivering individual giving campaigns and is looking to broaden their remit to include other income streams and line management. You will be skilled in providing an excellent supporter journey, and able to apply the fundamentals of gold standard stewardship to other income streams such as with major donors.
The role would suit someone who is excited by potential and is ambitious. Who can lead an individual giving campaign and be a credible expert for IG within Waverley Care. It is likely that the successful candidate will have been operating at a senior fundraiser level or perhaps as a sole fundraiser for a smaller charity, and is looking to take on a team of their own.
This role is hybrid based, with some presence expected at Waverley Care head office for meetings and to build relationships across the wider team.
If you would like to know more please download our Candidate Pack. To express interest in applying please contact THINK Recruitment to organize a screening call. Contact info is in the Candidate pack.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact Jo at recruitment@thinkcs.org to organise an informal screening call.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please send an email to recruitment@thinkcs.org and our team will support you.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Tuesday 26th November 2024
Interviews are expected to be held in person on: Wednesday 6th December 2024
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Top job! Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy
- Full time
- £59,000 – £65,000
- Hybrid: Any CHAS site, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross
- Closing 27th November 2024
Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Help shape the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland
Are you ready to lead transformative growth at Scotland’s only provider of children’s palliative care? As Head of Partnership and Philanthropy at CHAS, you will be at the heart of our ambition to make sure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone. Joining at a pivotal time in our organisation’s history, you’ll guide talented teams to secure the vital resources that will help us be there for more children who need our help, and their families. This role offers a rare opportunity to champion creative, high-impact partnerships and inspire a dedicated team working to bring comfort and hope to children and families when they need it most.
In this senior role, you’ll oversee our Partnerships and Philanthropy team during this period of transformational growth, leading efforts to secure major donations, develop corporate relationships, and design unforgettable, high-profile events. Working closely with our Appeal Director, you’ll help drive the “It’s Not Just a Hospice” appeal and lead efforts to secure £16.3 million to transform one of our two children’s hospices, Rachel House. With creativity, determination, and compassion, you’ll play a critical role in CHAS’s mission to provide unwavering care to children who may die young and their families.
Your Role at CHAS
As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement Directorate, you’ll report to the Director of Income Generation and Engagement and lead a department of 13 talented professionals, including two senior managers. This role is central to CHAS’s strategic vision, which includes a fundraising goal of £75 million (including £16.3 million from the major appeal) over the next five years to sustain CHAS’s life-changing work and fund key projects like the Rachel House redevelopment.
About You
To excel in this role, you’ll bring:
• Proven strategic leadership: Success in developing and executing high-value strategies that inspire teams and maximise revenue.
• Fundraising expertise: Significant experience in major donor or partnership fundraising, with a strong track record of meeting ambitious goals.
• High-impact relationship-building skills: Ability to cultivate meaningful partnerships with corporate sponsors, major donors, and stakeholders.
• Team development skills: Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, nurturing talent, and driving efficiency.
• Innovative, commercially minded approach: Talent for identifying new opportunities and refining operations to support growth.
• Passion for CHAS’ mission: A commitment to making a tangible difference for families facing a child’s life-limiting condition.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
Top job! Appeal Director
- Full time
- Circa £65,000
- Hybrid: Any CHAS site, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Robin House in Balloch or Rachel House in Kinross
- Closing 26th November 2024
Appeal Director – Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Are you ready to make a profound impact on the future of children’s palliative care in Scotland? As Appeal Director, you will play a vital role in our most ambitious appeal yet—driving the six- and seven- figure gifts needed for us to achieve our ambitions in the “It’s Not Just a Hospice Appeal”, to secure critical funding to transform Rachel House children’s hospice, and critically, transform the experience of children’s palliative care in Scotland.
In this high-impact role, you will work with an exceptional team to engage philanthropic partners, cultivate major gifts, and deliver on our ambitious vision. From shaping donor strategies to creating lasting, meaningful partnerships, you’ll play a central part in CHAS’s goal of raising £16.3 million to reimagine Rachel House and grow CHAS’s long-term impact.
“At CHAS, every day brings an opportunity to make a difference, transforming lives through generosity and compassion,” says Iain McAndrew, Director of Income Generation and Engagement.
Where You’ll Fit In
As part of our award-winning Income Generation and Engagement team, you’ll work closely with our Head of Partnerships and Philanthropy and report directly to the Director of Income Generation. The Appeal Director role is integral to our 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, connecting our vision to every generous partner supporting our mission to ensure no family faces their child’s death alone.
About You
To excel as Appeal Director, you will bring:
• Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Expertise in building lasting, meaningful relationships with high-level donors and partners.
• Proven ability to meet ambitious goals through strategic planning and effective
• The ability to engage, inspire, and articulate compelling cases for support.
• An alignment with CHAS’ vision and values, and a deep commitment to making a difference for children and families.
• Experience in either the nonprofit or commercial sector, with a willingness to navigate complex projects and stakeholders.
Why Join CHAS?
At CHAS, we’re committed to making sure that no one has to face the death of their child alone. We provide unwavering care through a unique model that spans hospices, hospitals, and homes, providing comfort, choice, and dignity to children who may die young and their families.
Working with CHAS means making an extraordinary impact every day in a supportive, collaborative environment. Here’s what we offer:
• Flexible Working: Embrace hybrid options with time split between home and onsite in any of our sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with family-friendly working arrangements.
• Professional Development: Exposure to a range of fundraising activities and continuous learning opportunities.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a high-performing, award-winning team dedicated to achieving ambitious goals through innovation and partnership.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous annual leave, a competitive pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications or background listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Iain or our team for a chat to explore how you could be a great addition to our team.
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Suicide Prevention Specialist
- Full time
- £30,000 – £34,000
- Remote: Home-based in Scotland with travel to our Edinburgh office and meetings as required
- Closing 9th December 2024
This role involves working in collaboration with leading mental health organisations in Scotland, develop and deliver a programme of suicide prevention tailored for the farming community in Scotland.
The new position, being delivered in partnership with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), will see RSABI benefit for the first time from a full-time member of staff focused on crucial suicide prevention work in Scottish agriculture.
As well as working long hours, the isolation of modern farming and lack of social contact, along with the impact of the increased cost of living, are factors which can have a major impact on the mental wellbeing of people in farming.
The aim is to maximise the opportunity for partnership working and collaboration with specialist organisations involved in suicide prevention.
One priority will be to improve understanding of suicide in Scotland’s farming and crofting communities and increase awareness of the ways everyone can play a part in suicide prevention.
The new role is set to add to a range of mental health initiatives RSABI is delivering to help provide emotional support to people in Scottish agriculture, which sadly has a poor track record in terms of mental health and suicide.
In the past two years RSABI has delivered mental health first aid training, working with former Royal Marines at IED Training Solutions, to over 700 people working in the frontline of Scottish agriculture, to educate them on what to say and do when someone is struggling.
The charity also works very closely with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) and has started an ambitious programme of Suicide Prevention training this summer with young farmers, working with Papyrus, a charity which specialises in suicide prevention in young people.
RSABI has also seen demand for is free counselling services increase significantly, with over 1000 free counselling sessions provided to people in Scottish agriculture in the past year.
The fact that farmers are often reluctant to seek help from a health professional at an early stage can also contribute to mental and physical problems. To help tackle this, and encourage farmers to seek professional advice, RSABI is rolling out a Health Hut initiative with a dedicated team of nurses and doctors setting up health huts in auction marts and at agricultural shows throughout the country.
A wellbeing app – Thrive Wellbeing – is also provided free of charge by RSABI, following a successful pilot programme.
Fundraising Manager – Legacies and Individual Giving
- Full time
- £44,067 – £48,682
- Hybrid: Working from Edinburgh office for 2 days a week
- Closing 4th December 2024
Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Supporter Fundraiser who will proactively engage with supporters, community groups and volunteers in the community.
The Fundraising Manager – Legacies and Individual Giving is responsible for developing and implementing plans to maximise income from individual donors and legacy gifts. This is achieved through innovative campaigns that grow our supporter base, drive donations, legacy pledges and gifts as well as strengthening our brand.
The post holder manages external agencies specialising in individual giving and legacies and leads on our donor communication and engagement programme. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term.
This role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior fundraiser or manager level, with significant experience of individual giving especially as we see so much potential there. This role lines manages the Supporter Fundraiser (covering community and events) and the Fundraising and Engagement Administrator, so it is a great opportunity to broaden understanding and experience of leading other income streams.
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