Charity Fundraiser

Wirral Ark is a homeless charity formed in 1991 originally as a temporary night shelter operating over the Christmas period. We have expanded our services significantly and now operate 5 housing projects, a Nurses Clinic, Floating Support Service and an Activity Centre.

We are an ambitious homeless charity who has enjoyed significant growth over the past 5 years. We have expanded our services to meet the multiple and complex issues people experiencing homelessness face, which trap them in a cycle of homelessness. Our services are designed to make a positive change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We offer support and accommodation to ensure people can reach their full potential and live independent and fulfilling lives.

Our supporters include individuals, community groups, churches, schools, companies, and trusts and foundations. The funds we raise support our work to deliver a range of accommodation, support and projects to address the complex issues people face such as mental health, substance misuse, social exclusion, loneliness, and physical ill health.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

 

Wirral Ark is seeking a passionate and results-driven Community and Corporate Fundraiser to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining high quality relationships and interactions, both online and in person. Maintaining and building existing relationships is a key driver along with creating new connections within the community and corporate sector.

The primary focus of this role is to drive fundraising efforts, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs. Additional responsibilities include content creation and management of our social media presence supporting the Digital Marketing and Fundraising Manager.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Relationship Management:

Cultivate and strengthen quality relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and community partners.

Regularly engage with corporate contacts to foster long-term partnerships.

Community Engagement:

Identify and develop new opportunities for community engagement and fundraising activities.

Represent Wirral Ark at community events, workshops, and networking functions.

Frequent travel

Corporate Partnerships:

Research and target potential corporate partners for sponsorship and support.

Develop and deliver compelling presentations to corporate stakeholders.

Regularly engage with corporate partners in a mutually beneficial collaboration both online, via social media, and in person.

Donor Acquisition:

Implement strategies to attract new Corporate and Community donors and sponsors.

Develop and execute targeted campaigns to grow our supporter base.

Fundraising Events:

Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events in collaboration with the fundraising team.

Ensure seamless execution and follow-up activities post-event.

Content Creation and Social Media:

Develop engaging content that effectively communicates Wirral Ark's mission and impact.

Manage, grow and update social media platforms, ensuring a consistent and compelling online presence.

Reporting and Analysis:

Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions.

Provide regular reports on fundraising activities and outcomes.

General:

Answer the telephone and deal professionally with enquiries.

Deal appropriately with visitors to the Wirral Ark properties and office.

Support colleagues in activities that contribute to fundraising strategy and goals.

Represent Wirral Ark at appropriate external events and meetings.

Attend and contribute to discussions at meetings.

Attend relevant training.

To be willing to work unsociable hours and travel, as required (dates are usually planned in advance and mileage expenses are provided in accordance to HMRC guidelines).

PERSON SPECIFICATON: COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE FUNDRAISER

Essential Qualifications

• Min. 2 A-levels and GCSE-level Maths & English


• Computer literate and confident in using all MS Office software.


• Current driving licence and regular access to appropriately insured vehicle.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in any of the following:


• Community fundraising


• Corporate fundraising


• Events Fundraising


• Business to business sales or Business Development


• Consumer sales


• Corporate/consumer events that generate profit.


• Public Relations or Communications.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.


• Proficient in social media management and content creation.

Essential Criteria:

Experience:

Proven experience in Business Development/Account relationship management, and/or community and corporate fundraising roles, with a track record of successful relationship building and revenue generation.

Interpersonal Skills:

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and engage with diverse stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, and community members.

Communication Skills:

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through effective presentations, proposal writing, and content creation.

Relationship Management:

Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and new donors, sponsors, and community partners, showcasing a strategic and donor-centric approach.

Initiative and Creativity:

Proactive and creative thinker with the ability to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies, events, and campaigns independently.

Networking:

Adept at networking and identifying new opportunities for community engagement and corporate partnerships.

Corporate Engagement:

Knowledge and experience in researching and approaching potential corporate partners for sponsorship and support.

Fundraising Events:

Experience in planning, coordinating, and executing successful fundraising events, demonstrating attention to detail and effective post-event follow-up.

Social Media and Content Creation:

Proficient in growing and managing social media platforms and creating engaging content to enhance Wirral Ark's online presence.

Team Collaboration:

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Record Keeping:

Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions on CRM databases.

Driving License:

A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for travel to events and meetings.

Desirable Criteria:

Sector Knowledge:

Knowledge of homelessness issues and the broader charitable sector, demonstrating a passion for the mission of Wirral Ark.

Education:

Relevant qualifications in fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field.

Flexibility:

Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for events and networking functions.