Fundraising Officer

About MenWalkTalk

MenWalkTalk is a registered charity in England which aims to support an improvement of mental health in men of all ages by engaging in a walking group which is proven to be beneficial to their mental and physical wellbeing. The Stigma around Men’s mental health needs to be broken. MenWalkTalk also aims to reduce social isolation for men and provide signposting to specialist support for those who may be experiencing mental health problems. We want to provide volunteer-led walking groups in every county across England and then the UK. Our volunteers have mental health first aid training as a minimum and their aims are to discuss mental health within their walking groups, in a caring, supportive, and non-judgemental manner. We currently have 22 walk-leaders and 5 campaigners, all of which are volunteers.

Job Description – about the role

We are seeking to hire a self-motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to work with the charity team and to support the activities of the organisation.

The ideal candidate will possess a wide range of skills and be interested in playing a key role within a small and committed team, supporting the Trustees and Fundraising & Marketing Committee with the organisation’s activities.

As a Fundraising Officer your primary responsibility will be to develop, engage and grow corporate, trust, and individual supporters to help MenWalkTalk achieve its goals. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees. You'll contribute to the team by conducting research, managing appeals and fundraising efforts, handling administrative tasks, and providing event support across our team.

·Support the MenWalkTalk charity in achieving its annual income target by engaging corporate, trust, and individual donors. 

·Conduct research and develop a pipeline of potential supporters across various donor types to expand the charity's network. 

·Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective CRM system to ensure accurate and up-to-date partnership records, enabling efficient donor management and communication. 

Key responsibilities:

Fundraising

·Support the charity in achieving an annual income target from a mixture of corporate, trust, and individual donors. 

·Conduct research and create a pipeline of potential supporters across different donor categories. 

·Aid in the establishment and integration of a CRM system within the charity. 

·Ensure partnership records are kept up to date and accurate on our income CRM system (TBC). 

·Conduct research and generate a pipeline of potential supporters across various donor types. 

·Manage partnership records on our income CRM system (TBC), ensuring accuracy and currency of information. 

·Assist in specific fundraising activities and events for our broader initiatives, with a specific focus on increasing unrestricted funding through trusts, foundations, and corporate donors. 

·Contribute to the creation and distribution of donor communications, including appeals, newsletters, and fundraising pages. 

·Help coordinate email marketing campaigns and provide comprehensive administrative support to the team when required. 

General Responsibilities

·To understand, adhere to and actively implement all the policies and procedures of MenWalkTalk and its services at all times.

·To operate and comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and relevant MenWalkTalk policies during the course of undertaking the role.

·To undertake training as required.

·Assist with other work, events and projects as needed.

·To undertake additional tasks reasonably requested by the CEO and the charity team. 

·Take all opportunities to promote the work of the charity in order to continually build our network of supporters.

Guidance and support to the Chief Executive

·Liaise with the CEO regularly. 

·Liaise with the CEO and other staff to coordinate any external/charity appointments, attendance at such events and the detailed planning of special events.

·Keep the Fundraising & Marketing Committee and Trustees appraised with Funding outcomes. 

·Attend occasional events and exhibitions as requested by the CEO to represent the charity. 

Expected outcomes:

For this role, the main successful outcomes include:

·Exceeded income target: Achieve or surpass MenWalkTalk's annual income target from diverse donors, demonstrating the officer's effective engagement and contribution to increased financial support.

·Enhance donor management: Establish a CRM system, ensuring accurate partnership records and improved donor engagement, resulting in stronger relationships, higher retention rates, and streamlined fundraising processes.

·Diversified funding: Contribute to successful fundraising activities, expanding unrestricted funding through trusts, foundations, and corporate donors, reducing reliance on a single funding stream and promoting long-term sustainability.

Person Specification – about you

Qualifications:

Skills:

·Excellent communication skills

·Strong organisation and project management skills, and the ability to deliver and respond to challenges. 

·Ability to respond to MenWalkTalk’s growth and challenges in a creative and effective way. 

·Creative and curious with a willingness and ability to develop new ideas. 

·Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with empathy to beneficiaries and volunteers of MenWalkTalk. 

·A track record of building positive relationships. 

·Excellent IT skills, including solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, and experience with social media. 

Experience:

This job description provides an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities associated with this position. It is important to note that there may be additional duties assigned to you, depending on your capabilities or following appropriate training. It is not expected that you fulfil all of these responsibilities immediately, as we are committed to supporting your skill development as you advance in your role.

More About MenWalkTalk

Mission

To provide support to any adult male, whether they may have experienced, or are experiencing, a mental health issue or not. To listen to them, support them, walk with them and signpost them to specialist support where appropriate.We want to raise the awareness of mental health issues that men currently face, promoting a better understanding of this area. 

Vision

“For men to feel able to speak out, feel heard, understood and supported. To promote a positive change in people’s lives through mutual support and advice”

Values

Welcoming; We understand it can be difficult, we are here for you. Approachable; We are available without judgement. Partnership; We understand there is strength in numbers and will support you to further support. Positive; We will try to find the positive in every situation.