Community Fundraiser

Location:
Newark, Nottinghamshire Job Type:
Part TimeJob DescriptionCommunity FundraiserPart Time, Permanent, Based in Newark and Mansfield (potential hybrid home-working)£25,155 (pro-rata), 25-35 hours per weekOur locally based client is looking for a Community Fundraiser to join their team to build a diverse range of relationships within the community in Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire to maximise income and support.THE ROLEAs a Community Fundraiser you will build a diverse range of relationships within the community in Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire to maximise income and support. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining valuable relationships with individuals, groups and organisations, developing new opportunities and maximising engagement in existing products. Your key duties will include:Support and encourage the charity's existing and new community fundraisers with organising their own third party fundraising events/activitiesResearch and develop new areas of community fundraising with an emphasis on expansion in the Mansfield areaAttending fundraising events (potentially involving weekend and evening work)Assist with recruitment, training and co-ordination of volunteersEnsure health and safety at fundraising events and ensure all fundraising advice meets the necessary legal requirementsPlan and monitor the allocation of the the budget in conjunction with the Fundraising and Marketing Manager and achieve agreed income and return on investment targetsEffectively respond to enquiries and acknowledge donations appropriatelyRecord data accurately using E. Tap, the charity’s CRM system and online fundraising platforms as applicable. Training will be givenProduce timely reports and maintain up to date and accurate paper and electronic files on all donors in accordance with the Data Protection ActSupport the Fundraising Manager in devising and implementing a communications plan to promote community fundraising initiatives, working closely with the Marketing ExecutiveEngage supporters to gather images from community events and work with the Marketing Executive to follow up potential PR opportunities with local media and other relevant organisationsContribute engaging and impactful content for the company communications channels and for the creation of fundraising materials and resourcesEnsure open and clear lines of communication between the post holder and all other staff and attend staff meetings when requiredParticipate in service training activities and maintain up to date knowledge of the company's service policies and proceduresTHE CANDIDATEThe ideal Community Fundraiser will have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders verbally and in writing. As well as:Minimum two years’ experience as a professional fundraiser or equivalent experience in a relevant roleKnowledge of donor management and customer care principles as well as a history of meeting targetsExcellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, internet use and numeracy skillsSelf-motivated person who can work unsupervised whilst also being a team playerAbility to self-organise, prioritise, meet deadlines, work under pressure and analyse problems to develop solutionsPossession of a full and valid driving licence and access to a vehicle during working timeReliable internet connection at home for effective remote workingKnowledge of the region and of local fundraising opportunities, as well as, record of organising eventsWould be advantageous to have a fundraising qualificationKnowledge and understanding of the relevant regulatory frameworks; Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct, Data protection legislation, Lotteries & - Licensing legal and financial aspects, Fundraising Regulator guidelines and/or Gift Aid regulationsThank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedbackThe services of Future Prospects are those of an Employment Agency.In order to apply for jobs you need to be logged in to your future prospects account.Registration only takes a few minutes and allows you to track the progress of any applications you make.
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