Fundraising Manager Community and Events
- Full time
- £30,229 – £37,664
- 29 Miller Road, Ayr
- Closing 11th December 2023
- Advertised from 17th November 2023
- Hours: 37.5 per week. Salary: Band 5. Term: Permanent
- Reference: AH 34/23
Role
About Us The Ayrshire Hospice provides quality specialist palliative care for adults with life-limiting illness within Ayrshire and Arran. We provide a wide range of services and care in people’s homes, care homes and hospitals, as well as in the hospice itself. This is provided at no cost to our patients or their families. Our vision is to reach and improve the lives of everyone in Ayrshire affected by life-limiting illness.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and talented Fundraising Manager who will help us grow our community and events fundraising income.
Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and other departmental managers, the post holder will help grow our highly successful community and events portfolio. The Fundraising Manager will be required to support the fundraising team as well as lead on researching and identifying potential new income streams within community and events, building strong relationships with donors.
The post-holder will cover a whole spectrum of fundraising duties and needs to think strategically and work operationally. They will need to be confident in representing the organisation externally and coordinate and maintain strong working relationships.
Is this the job you have been looking for?
Informal enquiries to Tracey Corrigan, Head of Fundraising on 01292 288488
Application notes
Download Application form, Job Description & Terms and Conditions from our website
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@ayrshirehospice.org
Please contact HR on 01292 269200 if you require any further information about the application process.
Closing date: 11th December 2023
Interview date: 18th December 2023
Please note CVs and NHS Application Forms are not accepted.
Scottish Charity No. SC011390. Registered Office: 29 Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX
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Fundraiser
- Part time
- £30,229 pro-rata
- Hybrid: Based in Wishaw with travel throughout Lanarkshire
- Closing 30th September 2024
The Trust
Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust is a local charity helping cancer patients from all over Lanarkshire by giving them free transport to and from their much-needed hospital and clinic cancer treatments. Our service, which has been running for more than 30 years, is delivered by more than 100 Volunteer Drivers who give their vehicle and time free-of-charge, and we in turn repay them their motoring expenses at a rate of 45p per mile.
The Role
The Fundraiser will play a key role in developing and maintaining relationships with our supporters. We are looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative, and determination. You will be diligent and accurate, as well as having a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem-solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to ensure efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with, and develop, fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives to engage the Lanarkshire Community and raise awareness of our service.
- Take responsibility to maintain and expand our collection can base, which is currently available in over 200 businesses throughout Lanarkshire.
- Create fundraising materials, including grant proposals.
- Work with other experienced staff members on project funding initiatives.
- Attend networking events to promote our service and fundraising initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Drivers Licence and own vehicle is essential
- You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
- Passionate about the service we deliver and the community we serve.
Assistant Community Fundraiser
- Full time
- £24,750 – £26,150
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 30th September 2024
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Income Generation and Engagement Team as an Assistant Community Fundraiser!
As an Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will play an integral part in supporting the Community Fundraising team to reach their annual income target. You will oversee the running of the Edinburgh fundraising office, including stock management and managing a small team of volunteers. You will help support the team by co-ordinating supporter and volunteer communications, and attend fundraising events when required.
About You
• Experience in an office or customer facing environment
• Ability to work independently within the role, under your own initiative and cooperatively as part of the Community fundraising team.
• Excellent administration skills with a sound working knowledge of CRM databases, Windows-based software, including Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with experience of managing multiple projects at any given time, prioritising and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Ability to vary communication style (both written and verbal) to reflect the needs of the audience.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of adhering to data handling/GDPR laws and codes of conduct
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, staff and volunteers work together as one team, focused on the common goal of reaching every family in Scotland who needs our support. All CHAS staff will at some point work with or alongside volunteers and will be expected to support volunteers.
Our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together because no-one should face the death of their child alone. As Assistant Community Fundraiser, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.
This role will be based in the Edinburgh office 4 days per week, Monday -Thursday, with flexibility on a Friday. There will be some travel to other CHAS sites required for meetings and for picking up / dropping off materials with supporters.
Top job! Senior Partnerships and High Profile Events Manager
- Full time
- £51,000 – £58,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh or Glasgow
- Closing 29th September 2024
We are excited to share news of an opening for a new Senior Manager within our Partnerships and Philanthropy Team, focused on Partnerships and High Profile Events.
The Partnerships and Philanthropy team are moving through a period of change and growth which will set this team up to strategically align their resources and skill where it is most needed, in order to attract, cultivate and retain strategic partnership and income from high profile event.
Reporting to the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy, the Senior Partnerships and High Profile Events Manager will lead a team to drive high-value income growth, developing relationships and securing income from Corporate Partners and High-Profile Events, delivering exceptional levels of tailored engagement and stewardship. This is a unique opportunity to join CHAS at a key moment in our future developments.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have skill and experience in the following areas:
• Substantial experience of, and a strong track record in fundraising, including personally soliciting and stewarding 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts from corporate partnerships or major donors.
• Experience in income generating and stewardship event development, project management and delivery.
• Leadership skills with experience of leading a team, nurturing development and managing performance.
• Experience of strategy development and implementation.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written skills with great attention to detail, and an ability to flex your style according to the audience.
• Managing a diverse workload with multiple deadlines, deliverables and stakeholders, thinking creatively to leverage opportunities and develop relationships.
Why CHAS?
At CHAS, we support families during the toughest of times. We have ambitions to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. The skill, determination and creative flair of our Fundraising Teams makes this possible.
We offer
• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between at home and onsite in Edinburgh and Glasgow. CHAS offers flexible and family friendly working. and are happy to discuss working arrangements that work for you!
• Development Opportunities: exposure to a variety of fundraising activities
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, and health and wellbeing support.
Top job! Chief Executive Officer
- Full time
- £40,000 – £50,000
- On site: Wester Hailes
- Closing 27th September 2024
Are you passionate about leading a community organisation with an experienced, committed team delivering vital health services to local people facing entrenched multiple deprivation?
The Health Agency (THA) is a leading community-based organisation providing services within the integrated Health and Social Care Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes. Set up in 1999, it aims to make a positive and meaningful impact on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of those who live within the local community.
THA does this in partnership with the local community through a rich provision of services covering;
- Mental Health support through Counselling delivered by qualified therapists
- Support services to those affected by cancer and long-term conditions such as COPD and long COVID. Services are also provided to relatives, carers, and friends of anyone who has received a diagnosis and anyone bereaved due to cancer
- Food insecurity and the health inequalities that prevent people from accessing good quality, affordable, healthy food
- Physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet long term.
- Community groups for carers, women and more
- Complementary therapy services
- A community gardening group and much more
We are seeking an inspiring and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. As the CEO you will be overall accountable for the vision and delivery of exceptional standards of critical services to the local community in Wester Hailes as well as the best possible employee experience for all working at The Health Agency.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a community empowerment strategic plan in partnership with the Board that aligns with our mission. Lead the organisation in identifying opportunities as well as adapting to emerging needs and policy changes.
- Operational Management: Oversee the daily operations of the organisation, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with safeguarding and all regulatory standards. Manage budgets, resources, and employees to deliver exceptional services.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop projects and meaningful cross-sectoral inclusive partnerships with community members. Maintain positive relationships with other key stakeholders, including session providers, funders, local authorities, other third sector and private organisations. Act as the primary spokesperson for the organisation.
- Fundraising and Financial Management: Lead fundraising initiatives, secure sustainable funding streams, grants and manage financial resources to ensure the organisation's stability and growth.
- Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and manage a dedicated team of professionals, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Promote professional development and ensure employee well-being.
- Governance: Work closely with the Board to ensure effective and collaborative decision making, governance and transparency. Report on organisational performance, risks, and opportunities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the third sector or a related field.
- A solid understanding of the challenges faced by people living in areas of multiple deprivation
- Evidence of delivering positive and impactful mental and physical health improvements in partnership with the local community.
- Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to translate detailed data analysis, knowledge and vision into actionable plans.
- Financial acumen and experience in managing budgets and securing funding.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence e a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience in leading and developing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in the third sector.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including excel and digital media channels
- Right To Work in the UK
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to lead a respected and impactful organization.
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of individuals and communities in Wester Hailes.
- A supportive and committed Board
- A base salary between £40 – 50k per annum plus 3% contribution to NEST pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% required.
- Working hours: 35 hours per week (part time of not less than 28 hours may be considered) based at The Living Well Centre in Wester Hailes.
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