Charity Manager

Job Purpose

A unique position to manage the charity at the heart of Run For All, the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Working closely with both the marketing and events team at Run For All, this role will manage and coordinate the fundraising efforts across the Appeal whilst also overseeing and coordinating the charities core pillars.

As a dynamic and passionate organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on our community, we work across multiple initiatives to support individuals and causes in need, with a focus on improving lives through health, education, and community outreach.

As the Charity Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating a diverse range of projects within our charity, including our 4 Pillars, grant giving processes, fundraising events, communication strategies, donor care, financial management, and governance compliance. This is a crucial role in ensuring that our projects run efficiently, meet their goals, and adhere to charity regulations and best practices.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Priorities

• To raise the profile of the charity and the organisations key pillars including our support of M2, the Owls Bereavement service, Kinesio taping research and training, as well as our support of research into the early detection of breast cancer.
• To support the development of the charity through growing fundraising income via the Run For All events portfolio.
• To establish and manage the charities grant giving programme

Operational Priorities

• Managing and developing the fundraising events calendar for the charity
• Developing new and existing income streams and source support in line with fundraising targets
• Develop key corporate and community partnerships to grow fundraising income
• Ensuring a high standard of stewardship for all Appeal supporters
• Regular analysis of income vs forecast
• To ensure that all the necessary records and reports are kept up to date on the internal database

Regulation

• Staying up to date with fundraising regulation and reporting changes
• Maintaining existing relevant fundraising policies and recognising the need for additional policy in our operation in response to regulation

• Ensuring our fundraising activity is safe and legal

Brand, Marketing and Communications

• Execute campaign effectively, on schedule and to budget
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to increase awareness of the charity’s programs and impact.
• Engage an array of strategic campaign partners including donors, schools and individuals

Person Specification

• Proven experience in charity project management, ideally in a leadership or coordinator role.
• Strong understanding of charity governance, including Charity Commission regulations and compliance.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in fundraising and grant management.
• Financial acumen, with experience in budget management and cost reduction.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for donor care and relationship management.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others through impactful charity programs.
• Work in a supportive and dynamic environment where your skills and contributions are valued.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities and training.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience and skills to drive the success of our charity programs and initiatives, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for applying to info@janetomlinsonappeal.com Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged. Closing deadline for applications will be Monday 9th December 2024

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal and Run For All are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.