Fundraising Officer

Are you an experienced fundraising officer with a passion for fighting hunger and reducing food waste?

FareShare Midlands is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Officer to help drive their mission forward.

About the Charity:

They are on a mission to fight hunger, tackle waste, and create opportunities for their community. Their purpose is clear: to maximise the social value of surplus food. They envision a Midlands region where no one goes hungry when there is food being wasted, no child goes to school on an empty stomach, and vulnerable people are supported to join or rejoin the workforce.

Location: Hybrid or Remote
Reporting to: Senior Fundraising Manager / Head of Fundraising
Salary: £26,247 to £29,991
Contract: Full-Time (Part-time options available)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, flexible working

Why This Role?

You'll join a dedicated team working to ensure no one goes hungry while surplus food is wasted. Additionally, you will be part of a team that values passion, ambition, respect, collaboration, and accountability in everything they do.

Your Impact:

As a Fundraising Officer, you'll build and manage relationships with trusts, foundations, and grant supporters to secure essential funding. Your role will be key in driving their fundraising strategy and making a real difference in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and manage relationships with trust, foundation, and grant supporters.
• Develop persuasive proposals to secure new funding.
• Collaborate with their fundraising and corporate partners.
• Identify and pursue new fundraising opportunities.
• Steward donors and support their fundraising efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and budgets.

About You:

• Proven experience in fundraising, especially with trusts, grants, and foundations.
• Excellent proposal writing and reporting skills.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and securing new business.
• A commitment to their values and mission.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and help FareShare Midlands create a region where no one goes hungry, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance Priya Vencatasawmy or Tanya White at Charity People.

Deadline: 3rd of July 2024 at 9am
First stage interview: TBC

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