Charity Fundraiser

We are looking for someone to join our small team that has proven experience as an effective and professional fundraiser across a range of charity activities and will be able to demonstrate their success. The idea candidate will have experience in all areas of fundraising, from event and challenge management, relationship, and partner building, to recruitment and volunteer management.

We are looking for someone flexible, who thrives in a busy environment, is a confident communicator and is willing to get stuck in and be a key member of the team.

Experience in the charity sector is essential and the right person must demonstrate the right ethos and understanding of our projects and beneficiaries.   

Some of your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

·        Keep computer systems running smoothly and ensure users get the maximum benefit from them

·        Ownership and experience of payment systems, how they operate etc

·        Work closely with CRM independent system

Essential Attributes:

·        Experience as a fundraiser in the charity sector

·        Direct experience of regularly monitoring KPIs for team activities and key partnerships and projects

·        Previous experience of reporting successfully, adhering to all policies and processes including H&S and risk assessment

·        Excellent time management and ability to prioritise your workload

·        Flexibility in approach to working

·        Management experience, including volunteers or freelance staff

·        The ability to work well in a team, as well as independently

·        Experience of building strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders at all levels

·        The ability to communicate effectively and persuasively

·        Understanding of basic policies and procedures and act accordingly

·        Knowledge of Microsoft 365 programmes

·        The ability to react to a problem confidently with excellent listening and questioning skills, whilst offering a solution

·        Willing to have a DBS check and complete any relevant training as required  

Desirable Attributes:

·        Experience in volunteer recruitment, training and retention

·        Sales and marketing experience

·        Planning and budgeting skills, understandings how to summarise financial information

·        Hold a basic knowledge of technology and systems, including sound and AV