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Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR).
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £40,000
Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 discretionary days
The Philanthropy Manager will develop a philanthropy strategy, building on the partnerships and resources already in place. You will develop a pipeline backed up by robust prospect research (some administrative assistance will be provided), and instigate a cultivation and stewardship programme, typically adopting a staged approach to major asks.
You will be accountable for the acquisition, development, and stewardship of high value supporters for CUF, both individual philanthropists and non-statutory grant-making bodies. You will develop and strengthen relationships with existing donors, as well as identifying warm prospects currently not supporting CUF financially. A key part of your role will be meeting and engaging major donor prospects to grow the pool.
You will engage with Trustees and senior leaders, to identify and nurture Christian philanthropists and grant body decision-makers within their spheres of influence.
You will lead on developing cases for support and writing grant applications, helped by the wider staff team.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high levels of motivation, and the ability to both develop and operationalise strategy as a member of a small team. You will have a track record of successfully initiating, managing and developing relationships with High-Net-Worth individuals and grantmaking bodies, and securing donations and grants, via proposals or through face-to-face meetings, as required.
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy CEO, Adam Edwards: adam.edwards@cuf.org.uk
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (please note that only CV’s accompanied with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer, Email: hr@cuf.org.uk
Closing date: 17:00 Tuesday 24th March, with interviews to be held on 2nd April online.
In this newly created role you will develop our work on influencing and telling the truth about poverty, one of two objectives for the charity.
You will help build relationships of influence within the Church of England, Government and other decision makers to use our stories and impact to show the difference churches and faith groups can make in ending material and relational poverty.
You will develop policy positions on areas of CUF’s work in relation to poverty that will give a firm basis for our work, and that we will be able to speak out on with confidence and knowledge based on connection to grassroots churches and organisations.
You will develop a robust mechanism for reporting on impact, which goes beyond just evaluating our work but demonstrates the difference that faith based social action can make on ending poverty together.
This role will report to the CEO, but work across all of CUF’s teams and departments and will be responsible for the line management of the Listening and Learning Officer.
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy Chief Executive, Rev Adam Edwards: adam.edwards@cuf.org.uk
To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer, Email: hr@cuf.org.uk
Closing date: 17:00 Monday 16th March, with interviews to be held on 26th March in London.
This work will oversee our portfolio of existing community resilience work: Near Neighbours programme (focused on interfaith engagement and local partnership), the Catalyst programme for diverse young leaders, our network of nearly 1,000 Places of Welcome venues, and the Windrush Day Grant Scheme. But it will also allow scope for the development of new projects and programmes that help build community resilience, understanding and cohesion in the rapidly changing context of modern-day Britain.
To help us achieve our vision, we are looking for a Head of Community Resilience who is passionate about ending social division and will encourage hope at the centre of the places we live. We are looking for someone who is skilled in building meaningful partnerships, as we know CUF cannot do this work alone. Someone who has experience of working with a range of stakeholders and understanding the political landscape and sensitivity around communities. This role sits at the intersection of faith-based community action, cohesion and inclusion, and inter faith work, addressing the social fractures of a changing Britain with care and credibility.
For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact our Deputy Chief Executive, Rev Adam Edwards: adam.edwards@cuf.org.uk
To apply please email an up-to-date CV and covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer, Email: hr@cuf.org.uk
Closing date: 17:00 Monday 16th March, with interviews to be held on Tuesday 24th March in London.
We’re excited to offer a unique opportunity to join a new and impactful project – Pathways to Belonging Doncaster. Hosted within the Starting Point team, this role focuses on supporting individuals who are experiencing or have experienced homelessness and are ready to take steps toward a more secure and connected future.
This is a varied, hands-on, and deeply rewarding role for someone who is self-motivated, compassionate, and passionate about making real change in people’s lives.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter (please note only CVs with a covering letter will be considered for shortlisting) outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification to: HR Officer, hr@cuf.org.uk
Closing date is 5:00pm on 17th March with interviews taking place week commencing 23rd March via Zoom or Teams, with the role to start as soon as possible depending on notice period.
