Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager
- Full time
- £25,000 – £30,000
- Peebles
- Closing 12th February 2021
- Advertised from 13th January 2021
Role
Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit organisation committed to empowering Rangers and local communities to conserve nature. We successfully achieve this mission by working alongside government agencies, local communities and other conservation partners to protect Zambia’s wildlife and wild spaces. GRI has been active since 2008 and is the trusted implementing partner for a number of leading, international conservation organisations. We empower Rangers across three core thematic areas: Resource Protection, Community Outreach and Wildlife Rescue.
Job Title: Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager
Job Location: GRI – Head Office, Peebles, Scotland
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Comms (FMC) Department
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Start Date: 1 April 2021
Salary: £25k - £30k gross per annum (based on experience) + sales bonus
Job Outline:
The Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager is a full-time role responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications strategy for Game Rangers International (GRI). Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Manager will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in the UK, USA, Europe, Zambia and further afield.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement GRI’s Fundraising, Marketing and Communications Strategy, including ongoing growth of the Department
- Monitor, evaluate and adapt FMC activities to maximise awareness and ROI
- Be responsible for developing and leading, with the CEO, the organisation’s public relations, communications, film and media work, working with GRI’s Comms and Media Officers to deliver this.
- Establish, market and manage GRI’s on-line store
- Develop, market and fulfil GRI’s sponsorship and adoption packages
- Design and implement innovative digital fundraising and awareness campaigns
- Design, implement and manage virtual and physical fundraising events with support from the Zambian-based Events Officer
- Liaise with and lead the Zambian based team to maximise the awareness and fundraising potential of the GRI – Elephant Nursery and Conservation Education Centre
- Be responsible for all Corporate Partnership Agreements
- Strategic digital marketing of GRI’s International Volunteer’s Programme
- Develop the GRI-UK Head Office to be conducive for walk in visitors
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
- Be up to date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends, with a solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
- Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
- A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
- Exceptional communication and writing skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences with impact
- An eye for design and experience in developing brand assets
- A creative and entrepreneurial approach, with willingness to innovate
- Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve the GRI vision, mission and strategic objectives
Advantageous Skills:
- Good working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Demonstrable experience working with WIX and MailChimp.
- Good working knowledge of CRM software
Career Progression
GRI is a growing organisation with an ambitious vision. The right candidate will demonstrate the ability to raise the international profile of GRI and meet fundraising targets in a professional and strategic manner. Opportunity will exist for the FMC Manager to support the development of a fully functioning and viable FMC Department, which would ultimately, include the role of FMC Director.
Annual Leave
In addition to Public Holidays, the position includes 24 x Annual Leave Days
Application notes
Please submit your CV, Covering Letter and contact details to HR Manager, Alice Chimbini at alice@gamerangersinternational.org
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview
Application Deadline: 12th February 2021
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Top job! Fundraising and Partnerships Lead - Scotland
- Full time
- £35,993 – £42,345
- An RNLI Office, Support Centre or Lifeboat station within the region
- Closing 7th February 2021
About us
Our vision is to save everyone. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.
The successful candidate will be the go-to person for fundraising development expertise in Scotland, responsible for delivery of fundraising activity which will achieve agreed fundraising & partnerships income targets. Working with the Regional Engagement Lead, the post holder will support strategic planning, and identify and lead development opportunities to grow income. Working as one crew this person will share their skills and knowledge with staff and volunteers on the ground.
Some of the benefits
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cash plan
Your Role
As a Fundraising and Partnerships Lead, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:
- Monitoring and managing fundraising and partnership income and expenditure budgets and prospect pipelines
- Troubleshooting and mitigating risks and issues in order to ensure the delivery of results
- Through regular reviews and based on feedback from supporters and volunteers, maintaining an ongoing improvement programme across your region to ensure that resources are always deployed appropriately and efficiently, delivering optimum productivity at all times for fundraising and partnership activities
- Monitoring and managing operational risk, including compliance with internal and external standards, policies and procedures for fundraising and partnerships activity
- Supporting the delivery of income targets, increase engagement, increase supporter conversions, deepen relationships and diversify income streams
- Managing delivery of all fundraising and partnership goals and KPIs through the Community Managers
- Working with the communications, events, face-to-face, legacy, media, philanthropy and trusts contacts within your region to help you achieve your goals
- Supporting volunteer recruitment, management and levels of support for fundraising and partnership activities across your region
- Supporting the delivery of the national partnership strategy at a regional level and facilitate content delivery and stakeholder management regionally and locally
About You
You’ll be passionate about making a real difference for our supporters, volunteers and customers. You will be highly motivated and enjoy tackling challenging goals and targets whilst being creative in finding solutions to problems. You will be a natural leader and be able to inspire and influence at all levels to drive and embed changes and improvements, keeping the supporter, volunteer and customer experience front of mind. To be considered as the Fundraising and Partnerships Lead you will need:
- Significant experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public in order to generate funds
- A proven track record of results delivery in the areas of fundraising and partnerships.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and engagement skills are a must as well as active listening skills and the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
- People leadership experience is vital, ideally in leading field-based teams in a collaborative environment
- Experience of leading and embedding change and improvements
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Manager, Partnerships Manager
This role, whilst 37 hours per week, will require flexible working across all seven days of the week. Whilst core days will be defined, it is expected that there will be a degree of weekend and evening working required. Extensive travel will be required. This role will be based at an RNLI site wherever possible.
Volunteering Development Coordinator
- Part time
- £25,000 pro-rata
- Home-based with regular travel across Edinburgh
- Closing 8th February 2021
Over the past 10 years, Edinburgh Garden Partners has developed a unique approach to addressing the risks of social isolation in our communities.
By matching volunteers who are looking for a space to grow with local garden owners who have a space to share, our garden partnerships create meaningful and lasting social connections between people of different ages and cultural backgrounds.
It is the shared interest in gardening and the exchange of skills, knowledge and life experience that make our garden partnerships so special and rewarding for everyone involved.
The newly created position of Volunteering Development Coordinator provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is a natural collaborator to strengthen, connect and grow our brilliant community of volunteers.
This is a fixed term post until March 31st 2022, which may be extended subject to continuation of funding.
This post will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check.
Fundraising & Partnerships Officer (Foundations & Trusts)
- Part time
- £26,174 pro-rata
- Mostly home based but with some time expected at our office in Glasgow
- Closing 1st February 2021
We are seeking a hands on individual with a creative attitude to instigate and build our fundraising from foundations and trusts and contribute to wider income-generation activities. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and broaden your fundraising skills in support of a growing national charity with international collaboration work. The successful candidate will be motivated by our vision and align with our values and will and enjoy working within a small, supportive, friendly and committed team.
Job Introduction
The Stewardship Officer will be responsible to support the Philanthropy and Partnerships team with the development and delivery of a sector leading stewardship programme, encompassing communications and events. The successful candidate will ensure stewardship plans are in place for all key donors and provide excellent communication to supporters (through newsletters, organisational updates, project progress reports, etc.). They will maintain a calendar of stewardship events, and lead on the delivery.
The Stewardship Officer will be integral to the Philanthropy and Partnerships team cultivating strong ongoing relationships with high value supporters, resulting in ongoing financial return for the organisation.
Role Responsibility
Working with the Research and Operations Lead the Stewardship officer will support the delivery of stewardship across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team by:
- Supporting the development of stewardship products and tracking and monitoring the activities across the team
- Drafting and editing copy and developing content for internal and external audience
- Linking with internal stakeholders to support the delivery of critical stewardship activities
- Developing and maintaining a calendar of events and managing the delivery of stewardship events
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