The Youth Agency works with young people aged 8-25, within Wester Hailes and the surrounding communities of Broomhouse, Sighthill, Parkhead and Longstone.
This role has overall responsibility for the Youth Agency’s funding strategy which will, in turn, influence our activities and long term development.
You must be able to demonstrate a successful track record of raising funds from public and private sector bodies, along with excellent networking and interpersonal skills. You should also have the ability to develop an ongoing strategic/business plan that incorporates stakeholder and funding partner needs and priorities.
The Fundraising Administrator is responsible for maintaining information related to supporter records, including capturing, inputting, organising, and reporting on supporter constituent information and donations to a high level of accuracy. They will also provide essential administrative support to the Fundraising team and maintain effective co-operative relationships.
Responsible for but not limited to:
Database management
Maintaining accurate and timely records in Raiser's Edge (RE), including constituent records, daily gift entry, supporter acknowledgments, data hygiene processes, identification of duplicates, queries/reports, and other supporter communications.
Work with Supporter Care & Database Manager to ensure data is managed and structured in line with relevant legislation, including GDPR & HMRC requirements.
Assist the Supporter Care & Database Manager in the production of month end reconciliation reports with the charity’s Finance Department.
Keeping mailing lists up to date in the database, adding and managing mail and email consents to supporter records within RE including segmentation, unsubscribes and updating contact details.
Record and process donations, including from other platforms, through manual input, by batch and importing to RE.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of all donor information and income onto RE ie. cheques, cash, Much Loved, JustGiving, Online Express, Givetap, Stripe, CAF online, Payroll Giving, CR/DR cards, Direct Debits & Standing orders.
Provide support for users of the Raisers Edge database through induction sessions and ongoing training.
Assist other organisation users with administrative tasks including importing of data, adding new users to RE (brochure enquirers & website newsletter sign ups), adding actions & consent preferences, building lists for emailing, help with any general RE usage enquiries.
Fundraising Administration
Assist with banking of all donations, cash collections and event income.
Prepare data for regular Gift Aid claims in line with an agreed schedule.
Respond to supporter enquiries in person, by phone and email (includes monitoring Fundraising @ inbox) ensuring excellent customer care of current and potential supporters.
Complete a monthly reconciliation of all donation income processed through RE with fundraising income processed through Xero.
Assist with the gift acknowledgement and thanking process.
Support the Fundraising team with any ad-hoc administrative tasks, especially administrative support for events including licence applications for charity collections and event licences as required.
Send out fundraising materials as and when required by fundraising team and Leuchie colleagues.
Support the Community & Events Fundraisers with payment considerations and support volunteers with collection Cans, maintaining accurate records, ensure cans are emptied and collected as appropriate, and issue thank you letters.
Support the Community & Events Fundraisers with processing event participants and making sure relevant information related to Leuchie’s events are added onto RE.
Support the Donor Relations Lead with data segmentation and pulling lists off RE to aid with sending out publications and appeals.
Assisting the fundraising team by passing on relevant information that you come across while working with the data.
Attending and assisting at events.
General
Attend and take part in meetings as necessary
Participate in mandatory training as per Leuchie House policies and practices
Be flexible in working hours to provide cover for holiday and absence
Any other appropriate duties as required
Knowledge and Experience
Excellent administration experience with strong attention to detail.
Experience of working in a customer focused environment with a strong understanding of fundraising and marketing
Experience of using Microsoft Office
Preferable experience utilising a database, ideally Raiser’s Edge. Full training given but advantageous if prior experience
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational abilities and team interaction skills
Excellent IT skills with a good understanding of websites and social media
Ability to motivate, engage and inspire people
Personal characteristics / attributes
Keen to develop a career in charity fundraising and marketing with a commitment to Leuchie’s vision and core values
Strong attention to detail whilst managing a busy workload
Ability to work unsupervised and to use initiative
Positive, caring attitude and understanding of customer service
Hard working self-starter with a flexible approach and attitude to working hours and tasks to be completed
Leuchie is committed to treating all applicants equally and fairly based on their skills, experience and ability to fulfil the duties required. This is regardless of any protected characteristics.
Benefits:
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free parking
• Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
• North Berwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
An exciting opportunity to make your mark in this new post, helping to increase the sustainability of a dynamic organisation that has been a leading force in volunteer development in Edinburgh and Scotland since 1973.
Working to ambitious but realistic targets, you will maximise funds raised through regular and systematic approaches to trusts and other grant-makers. You will lead on the implementation of our strategy for future and ongoing fundraising.
An independent report commissioned by the board of trustees identified a range of opportunities for our organisation to increase its income from trusts and grant-making bodies. Can you help us take our next steps and build on our 50 years of dedication to volunteering?
About Volunteer Edinburgh
Through continual innovation, Volunteer Edinburgh has delivered services to people who wish to volunteer and the organisations that engage them. Our vision is for Edinburgh to be the premier city for volunteering in the UK - a city where the positive impact of volunteering is universally valued and respected, and where everyone, regardless of their background or situation, has the opportunity to contribute as active citizens and volunteers.
Volunteer Edinburgh is a Living Wage Employer and holds the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.
Working for us
Volunteer Edinburgh is committed to creating a positive, supportive culture where employees and volunteers can thrive. Working for Volunteer Edinburgh will offer you: a generous leave entitlement of 29 days plus eight public holidays, pro rata for part-time employees; 7% employer pension contribution; opportunities to learn within the organisation and outside it; an established support and supervision framework and an employer-supported volunteering policy that provides paid time off to volunteer. In addition, salaries are contractually linked to local government pay.
This role is part-time and at a proposed 21 hours per week. Flexible and hybrid working is available and working hours can be negotiated.
Who we’re looking for
The fundraising manager will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be an accomplished relationship-builder and have a proven track record of income generation from trusts and grant-giving bodies.
Location
The main place of work is Volunteer Edinburgh’s office at 222 Leith Walk, EH6 5EQ. Remote, flexible and hybrid working options are all available for this role.
Strathclyde would like to appoint an early career fundraiser to the role of Alumni Fund Officer, working within its established and successful Alumni and Development team. This role will deliver fundraising programmes to support the University’s Alumni Fund – a fund which is championed by many thousands of our graduates, and which supports the whole student experience.
You will deliver a range of fundraising projects including an annual student telethon campaign, direct mail, and digital projects (including Giving Day campaigns). Working across the University, you will develop close and supportive relationships with senior staff and talented students alike.
The University’s Alumni Fund helps students to have an outstanding student experience by funding a range of projects including scholarships for students in need; community programmes; international experiences; learning resources and student-led projects. You will raise awareness of the Fund to the student community, and you will manage the funding application process, taking an active role in awarding funding to successful projects.
This is an exciting time to be part of the Alumni & Development team at Strathclyde in the University’s Diamond Jubilee anniversary, celebrating its achievements and its future ambitions for its students, research, and teaching.
You will have a strong interest in fundraising, ideally looking to take the next step in your career as a fundraising professional. You will also have strong project management and administrative skills and the ability to create powerful content which introduces donors to the need for the Alumni Fund at Strathclyde and its positive impact for our students.
Formal interviews for this post will be held on 13/06/2024.
Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Karen Boyle, Head of Development (karen.boyle.100@strath.ac.uk).
Gorebridge Community Development Trust (GCDT) is recruiting trustees who understand the role and the importance of governance in the third sector. We are looking for people who share our core values of inclusion, community, equality, people first and collaboration.
GCDT is a development trust, a member of the Development Trust Association Scotland established in 2004. GCDT is member led and our work includes the economic, environmental and social regeneration of EH23, we are a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. An independent charity, however, we also seek to work in partnership with other private, voluntary and public sector organisations.
Our board is made up of 12 trustees, 9 of which are members of the organisation, and 3 co-opted individuals. Ideally you will have experience of working at a senior management level and will have a deep understanding of the nature of community development.
We are also keen to speak with you if you match one or more of the following criteria with your professional or lived experience:
Commitment
The board meets monthly, either face-to-face (most common), via video chat, or as a hybrid of the two.
The duration of Board meetings is usually no longer than 3 hours.
All relevant papers are forwarded on a reasonable timescale, either via email or posted in hard copy.
Being a trustee is a voluntary role but GCDT will cover relevant out-of-pocket travel and other expenses that would allow you to attend meetings.
Aside from the board meeting, additional time consideration should be given to allow for time to read through relevant papers, follow up on any action points, and may involve attending occasional additional meetings, events, or strategy days.
By joining Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) as a Community and Events Fundraising Officer you can play a full and active role in securing income to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.
Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease when they need it, regardless of where they live.
Organised, motivated and a confident communicator, you’ll be responsible for driving income and building relationships throughout the East Coast of Scotland, to ensure we have the funds needed to deliver our specialist services for every family impacted by this devastating disease. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds including (but not limited to) account management, marketing, fundraising, event management, or sales, and candidates who are based in any of the following areas: Aberdeenshire, Dundee and Angus, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Fife or Perthshire.
From supporter stewardship, event management, delivering inspiring presentations, and managing volunteers, no week will be the same. The Community and Events Fundraising Officer (East Coast of Scotland) will be joining a hard-working and talented fundraising team, working closely with our Senior Community, Event & Individual Giving Fundraising Officer, Community and Events Fundraising Officer (West Coast of Scotland), our SHA Communications team, as well as the wider SHA team.
We are looking for an engaging, passionate and tenacious person who can deliver strong, cost effective and sustainable income growth for the charity, along with good copy writing, admin and organisational skills, experienced at developing relationships, and can manage a busy and varied workload. This is a chance for you to channel your varied skills, qualities, and passion for relationship building to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease in Scotland.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. SHA is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service that is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer, or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
You will work from home with periodic travel throughout the East Coast of Scotland. There will also be occasional travel required for organisation-wide meetings.
This role will require occasional weekend and evening working for which time off in lieu will be agreed.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits including flexible working practices, and a generous leave allowance totalling 37 days (25 days Annual leave and 12 days public holidays). Upon 5 completed years of service, you will receive an extra day for each completed year up to a maximum of 5 days, and the the opportunity to opt into our competitive pension scheme.
This is an exciting time for the charity, now in the second year of Standing Tall: A Strategy For Growth 2023 - 2028 to transform the care and support of Huntington’s families, expand specialist services and deepen involvement in research and clinical trials.
About Scottish Huntington’s Association
People impacted by Huntington’s disease need specialist services to cope with a severe and complex disease, its impact on families, and a lack of awareness amongst health and social care providers and the wider public.
Scottish Huntington’s Association is the only charity in the country exclusively dedicated to providing expert and personalised support for those impacted by Huntington’s disease.
Our personalised support reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, supports carers and other family members; lowers household poverty; and alleviates wellbeing risks to children and young people living in Huntington’s families.
We are commissioned by NHS Boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships throughout the country to share our expertise with front-line staff and build support for improved services and higher standards of care for every family impacted by this devastating disease. Scottish Huntington’s Association plays a full and active role in attracting the global research community to Scotland to work in partnership with us to improve the lives of families impacted by Huntington’s disease.
If you wish to apply to join a values-driven organisation, founded by families for families and recognised at national and international levels for its expertise and support delivered through a nationwide network of Huntington’s Disease Specialists, Specialist Youth Advisors, and Financial Wellbeing Officers, please follow the application notes below.
Paragon Music is an inclusive arts company inspiring people to create and perform their own music and dance. We are passionate about using music and the arts to raise people’s aspirations, self-image, teamwork, communication and learning. We believe that music and the arts have the power to transform lives when guided by two key principles - Equality and Inclusion.
Paragon’s vision is a more equal and inclusive society where people flourish individually and together through music and dance.
About the role
Paragon is seeking skilled and motivated individuals to join our Board of Directors. We are recruiting people who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement but above all, people who share our values of equity and inclusion.
We welcome applications from those with lived experience of disability including mental health conditions. We also welcome applications from those protected under the 2010 Equalities Act due to age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Those with care experience, caring responsibilities and on low incomes are encouraged to apply and we will accept applications in any format and meet any interview expenses.
We welcome applicants with experience in any discipline or industry, either paid or voluntary. At the moment we are particularly keen to recruit people with skills and experience in any of the following areas:
· People & Wellbeing (HR)
· Accountancy
· IT - Technology & Science
· Fundraising
· Marketing
· Sustainability
Previous experience in a similar position would be welcome, although not required as training opportunities and a full induction will be offered.
The Board meets 4 times per year for 2-3 hours on weekdays, usually in the evenings. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed and training and ongoing support will be provided, the role is non-remunerated.
Our mission is to inspire, involve and empower older people in Scotland, and influence others so that people can enjoy better later lives. To help us achieve that, our Legacy Fundraiser will lead legacy fundraising to successfully increase legacy pledges and donations and raise our profile and impact.
As a Legacy Fundraiser you will raise awareness of the importance of legacies to our work showing the impact and the difference these make to older people now and in the years to come. You will lead the delivery of planned activities and promotion of legacy fundraising to achieve income targets and increase legacy pledges.
Living our core values you will play a vital role in achieving our income targets and raising our profile.
This role is a hybrid blend of office-based (in Edinburgh) and home-based work.
In return for your hard work, enthusiasm and commitment to our values you’ll receive a generous benefits package:
• Generous holiday allowance of 37 days (FTE) plus 2 fixed public holidays
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare benefit through Westfield Health
• Discounted gym membership
• Cashback scheme from major retailers
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions of 9%
• A comprehensive package of support though our Employee Assistance Programme
• Group life cover up to three times your annual salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Carers support
• The option to buy more holidays or sell them
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
Join our supportive and impactful team at Bethany Christian Trust as an Events and Engagement Fundraiser, where you can make a real difference in ending homelessness in Scotland through creative event coordination and heartfelt support!
Role
Each year, Bethany Christian Trust helps over 7,000 people throughout Scotland avoid or move out of homelessness. We achieve this by providing emergency and supported accommodation and services that help people build resilience to the challenges that often lead to homelessness.
To help carry out this work, our Fundraising Team raises significant income while stewarding new and existing supporters. Our Fundraising Team describes their work culture as supportive, loving, friendly, fun, hardworking, and collaborative. They say, “It’s like spending every day with your friends.” If you are brilliant at organising events and have a heart to help people, then we would love to hear from you!
As an experienced, proactive, and creative events fundraiser, you will assist your Team Lead in coordinating a programme of national events that align with the strategic aims of raising funds, building brand awareness, and increasing fundraising capacity through ambassadors and participants.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will support other areas of fundraising, including churches and community fundraising, corporates, individual giving, and marketing. Living our values, you will work with colleagues across the charity to encourage event participation so that, together, we can help end homelessness in Scotland one person at a time.
We are committed to helping our employees flourish personally and professionally. Below are a few examples of the ways we support our employees.
As Bethany is a Christian organisation applicants interested should be in sympathy with and accept the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
The Supporter Relations Team plays a pivotal role in building relationships with our supporters and assisting our fundraising team to raise vital funds that will support our mission to beat blood cancer within a generation. The main purpose of this role is to lead and develop the Supporter Relations Team to deliver excellent customer service to our supporters from the beginning of their journey with Blood Cancer UK. Our processes need to be as efficient and effective as possible to get the best from our supporters.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great communication, organisation and interpersonal skills. The post holder will take responsibility to help build lasting relationships with our supporters through written and verbal communication and ensure efficient administration of donations and maintaining accurate data on our CRM system. They will also maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement both within the team and the wider organisation.