Corporate and Community Fundraiser

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is a county-wide charity supporting people of all ages who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted, and deafblind. We have been supporting Surrey residents for over 100 years. Our main office base is in Fetcham, near Leatherhead, and our team of staff and volunteers work out in the community across the county.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Corporate and Community Fundraiser to lead on the development and growth of income through businesses and local communities across Surrey. Using your fundraising experience and knowledge, you will research, approach and secure new partnerships as well as managing existing relationships, to drive unrestricted income for the charity. You will build on our existing Community Fundraising programme to maximise income and engagement.

The post holder will have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to prioritise effectively and manage a busy and varied workload. This is an exciting opportunity to join the charity and play an integral role in growing partnerships across Surrey.

Principle Accountabilities:

·       Research, identify, approach and secure new partnership opportunities

·       Provide excellent account management to new and existing partners in order to meet key fundraising and engagement objectives

·       Work collaboratively to generate income from partners through creative fundraising initiatives

·       Represent the charity at local functions and give presentations when required

·       Create engaging assets for applications and pitch presentations

·       Support individuals and organisations fundraising for the charity

·       Maintain accurate and up to date record keeping of written and oral communication with supporters.

·       Ensure all fundraising income is entered onto the database in a timely manner

·       Attend occasional evening and weekend events

·       To comply with best practice and legal requirements including data protection and charity fundraising.

·       Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting your work.

·       Carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the post.

·       Support diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

We can offer you:

· A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays).

· Investment in your development, with training opportunities available.

· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme including shopping rewards.

· Pension contributions 6% matched using the Pensions Trust.

· Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses.

· Wide range of training opportunities suitable for your role.

· A growing range of other staff benefits.

· A fun and friendly team!

A Disclosure and Barring Service will be required which we can arrange.