Fundraising Officer

Location: UK home based (remote working)

Reporting to: Head of Fundraising

Key relationships: Head of Trusts and Foundations, Executive Officer, Programme staff

Contract: Permanent, full time (4 days per week considered)

Salary: £32k

 

The Fundraising Officer will make a key contribution to the generation of sustainable funding through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations. The role will support initiatives to increase the organisation’s income by expanding our pool of donors, improving retention of current donors and maximizing fundraising opportunities.

 

Who we are

WasteAid is an international non-governmental organisation that works in low and middle-income countries to implement environmental and economic empowerment programmes, focusing on support to nascent green businesses and grassroots entrepreneurs. The work improves the livelihoods of some of the poorest and most marginalised, promotes circular economy innovation and contributes to a cleaner and healthier future for all.

Our programmes focus predominantly on the reduction of plastic, organic, textile and e-waste pollution in areas of the world that have no formal waste management systems.

The organisation promotes and shares locally appropriate, evidence based inclusive practices, supporting and empowering others to take positive action.  We partner with public, private and community-based organisations in countries where the lack of waste management systems  are harming the environment, economy and society.  We achieve our goals through our 3 flagship programmes:

• Our Wastepreneur programme for those individuals and micro businesses trying to make a living within the circular economy and make a difference in their communities
• The WasteAid Circular Economy Network which brings together national stakeholders, local authorities and the private sector to tackle local waste challenges through networking, training, infrastructure support and innovation challenges
• First Step Resource Management Programmes focus on a whole system approach to divert waste from landfill supporting community behaviour change, basic infrastructure, collector group training and end market development

The organisation is less than 10 years old and has enjoyed unprecedented growth with an annual budget this year of circa £2 million.  It is a dynamic organisation with an international team who work in a supportive and collegial environment. 

WasteAid currently implements programmes in The Gambia, India, South Africa and Uganda.

Can you bring your fundraising skills to help us to do more?

 

Purpose of Role

To support the Head of Fundraising and Head of Trusts to develop and deliver effective income generation and partner relationship management. Collaborating also with the wider WasteAid team to develop quality funding proposals and fundraising assets. To research, explore and initiate new fundraising approaches with potential new funders.

 

Income Generation

• Support the senior fundraising team to research and develop potential opportunities for maximising income generation
• Support the senior team to identify and secure new supporters/partners and ensure effective engagement with established supporters. This includes:

- Diverse Outreach

- Proposal Development

- Participation in pitch sessions / donor meetings

• Rolling stewardship and relationship management for a number of potential and current donors. Including coordinating staff fundraising /other donor activity and admin to support the partnership

 

Raising WasteAid’s Profile

• Promote the aims and objectives of WasteAid, increasing public awareness and support
• Ensure project donor partnership plans are in place and implemented in liaison with the project teams and WasteAid’s PR function

 

Marketing and Communication

• Develop and maintain appropriate fundraising materials to attract donors and support compelling applications for funding
• Work with WasteAid’s PR company to maintain effective communications and good relations with our donors. Ensuring that they are updated on the organisation’s work and achievements with a view to extending and increasing their support where possible
• Utilise and maximise the use of all communication platforms to promote fundraising and the work of WasteAid including social media, local media support and the promotion of third-party led fundraising
• Ensure all communication channels are monitored, including social media comments and inboxes, and any incoming communications and queries dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner

 

Other

• Analyse, monitor and report on fundraising activity and performance to inform ongoing fundraising planning and improvement
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept of all fundraising activities on WasteAid’s CRM system
• Responsible for ensuring WasteAid’s fundraising and communication activities follow best practice and are compliant with internal policies and procedures, GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation, Charity Commission requirements and all other relevant legislation
• To review develop and implement fundraising processes and procedures to ensure that best practice is achieved
• To keeping abreast of new fundraising developments, initiatives and opportunities
• Any other duties as required

 

Person Specification

Experience

This listing represents the full and ideal picture of the role. It is likely that not every strong candidate will be able to demonstrate all the listed attributes. If you feel that you can meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply and give some thought as to how you might acquire any other necessary experience/skills after joining WasteAid.

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising/income generation (or a related field) with good influencing (e.g. writing or pitching) skills
2. Experience of developing new fundraising relationships or supporting existing relationships
3. Experience of generating funds from supporters. Specifically corporate partners, small-medium sized businesses, trusts and foundations
4. Experience managing corporate relationships, understand and delivering client requirements

 

Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to make communications engaging and persuasive for a diverse range of audiences
2. Excellent diplomacy and relationship skills
3. Ability to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders with a proven ability to build relationships and partnership working
4. Strong and effective networking skills
5. Effective IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and use of fundraising CRM systems, knowledge of desktop publishing packages would be an asset
6. Uses original and creative thinking to make improvements or support the initiation of new approaches
7. Good understanding of fundraising regulations, standards and best practice

 

Personal Attributes

1. A self-starter, enthusiastic, reliable and professional
2. Effective communicator
3. Strong organisational time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
4. Willing to take part in all activities, taking a ‘hands-on’ approach to getting things done
5. Enjoys individual, team and collaborative working
6. Demonstrates a consistent high standard of work and attention to detail
7. Willingness to learn
8. Willingness to travel to client’s locations
9. Works with honesty and integrity and is aligned with WasteAid’s values
10. Ability to adapt to changing environment
11. Knowledge of issues linked to WasteAid’s work in either the waste management, environmental and climate change or international development sectors is highly desirable

 

Qualifications

Institute of Fundraising qualifications desirable