Corporate & Community Fundraising Manager

Since 1997, CHUMS has been at the forefront of delivering high-quality, innovative mental health services that are accessible, compassionate, and effective, transforming people’s lives and their emotional wellbeing for the better

We are seeking an experienced Corporate & Community Fundraiser who will be responsible for creating fundraising opportunities, engaging with the diverse communities in Bedfordshire, co-ordinate volunteers when applicable and connect with businesses.

To succeed in this role, you will be a multi-tasker and a proven team player, with exceptional oral and written communication skills, a creative mind, and an excellent ability to be able to problem solve. You will be self-motivated and able to effectively prioritise a varied and high volume of work. This is the perfect opportunity for an open-minded individual who is keen to use their knowledge and experience within the sector.

You will join us working 37.5 hours per week.  In return you will receive up to £33,000 per annum (depending on experience). Our base is at Silsoe, Bedfordshire.

Working closely with a small charity team you will have: 

• • Experience of raising funds in the communities in Bedfordshire
  • Experience in planning, organising and delivering fundraising campaigns and activities
  • Familiar with working with volunteers
  • Experience of planning income/expenditure budgets
  • A seasoned connector, you will introduce CHUMS to local businesses
  • A flexible approach to working hours (events may occasionally fall on evenings or weekends)

Our benefits

• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible hybrid-working culture
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Discount schemes

At CHUMS, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us.

Key Dates and interview information for applications

We are searching for an exceptional candidate to join our team and will be interviewing all suitable candidates on a rolling programme. As such, interviews will be arranged on a candidate-by-candidate basis.               

Job Purpose

Responsible for income generation from community events and corporate fundraising activities. To recruit and support fundraising volunteers. To support individuals with their own fundraising events and challenges and to research other avenues of fundraising.

Duties and Responsibilities

·       Proactively seek new corporate relationships and Charity of the Year adoptions while stewarding existing relationships

·       Prepare and deliver pitches to a range of local and regional companies

·       Develop, implement and achieve a range of sustainable and proactive fundraising activities, methods and initiatives to increase income and raise the profile of the Charity

·       Develop new sources of income generation and identify innovative opportunities for funding

·       Organise, promote and manage cost budgets for fundraising events

·       Develop current supporters, through nurturing relationships and develop ways of encouraging new supporters

·       Successfully deliver against fundraising targets as set out in the Charity’s annual fundraising strategy

·       Ensure that all income and donations are processed and acknowledged appropriately and the fundraising database is accurately managed, liaising with the Operations Manager

·       Provide regular reporting and analysis on your fundraising activities, including donor management, and pipeline income and opportunities

·       Build the profile of the charity and develop and nurture productive relationships in the local community

·       Work with the charity team to ensure that appropriate literature and fundraising materials are available

·       Contribute to monthly fundraising newsletters and updates for the Fundraising Team and Board of Trustees

·       Provide photos and stories to ensure constant presence of charity on social media

·       Work with Marketing & Communications colleagues to maintain accurate and up to date information on website

·       Maintain and develop effective working relationships with CHUMS Charity & CHUMS CIC staff and volunteers

·       Be a positive ambassador for the work of the organisation

·       Ensure your work complies with all CHUMS Charity polices and procedures and with Fundraising Regulator code of practice 

Key Relationships

·       Charity Director

·       Head of Income Generation

·       Operations Manager

·       CHUMS CIC Staff, including Senior Leadership Team

·       CHUMS Volunteers

·       Marketing & Communications Team