Fundraising Officer

2 weeks ago

East London, United Kingdom iF Charity Full time

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Fundraising Officer**

**Location**:Mainyard Studios, Unit B08, 35-37 Bow Road, E3 2AD
**Contract**:1 year (permanent)
**Employment Type**:Full-time
**Working Hours**:40 hours per week (Mon to Fri), 10 - 6pm
**Salary**:£25,000
**Role**: Fundraising Officer

**Responsible to**:Fundraising Manager

**Responsible for**:The fundraising efforts for iF Charity in the London region.

**Context**

In response to the devastating impact of the 2008-2009 assault on Gaza, iF Charity began focusing its work on addressing the worsening humanitarian crisis affecting thousands of
Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.

Our mission is to further empower the people of Gaza in their efforts to build strong and resilient communities through poverty relief, education, community development and medical aid.

**Job Purpose**

The Fundraising officer is responsible for the day-to-day fundraising efforts in the UK in particular the London and South region. The role includes the securement of masjid collection and businesses, TV appeals, online fundraising, sponsorships, street collection, arranging volunteers and the managing of events and challenges with the aim to increase the overall fundraising target set by the management and trustees of the charity in line with its aims, objectives, and values.

**Main Responsibilities**

**1. Fundraising ** a) To organise and secure mosque collections across the UK, in particular the London and South region b) Create and manage online fundraising efforts to include the usage of fundraising platforms and our website c) To actively engage with the local community in the London and South region with the aim of increasing fundraising activity and funds for the charity d) To fundraise and create awareness in schools, mosque, community centres, businesses, university & college ISOC’s and other external stakeholders

e) Arrange and secure street collections in East London with a team of volunteers f) To coordinate and build a team of volunteers in the East London area with the aim to increase awareness of iF charity and increase fundraising activities g) Research and create innovative ways to fundraise h) Attend public appeals, whether this be a mosque collection, fundraising event, or TV appeal i) Managing the fundraising goals set by the board of trustees and fundraising manager j) To act as the primary point of contact for all fundraising activities in the East London office k) To attend and help events during campaign periods including Ramadan, Dhul hijjah, winter, charity dinners etc

**2. Administration**

a) Ensuring transparency that public funds are not misapplied and recorded accurately on DM, being accountable to the trustees and fundraising manager as necessary b) To ensure the maintenance of an organised and accessible filing and documentation system c) Record keeping of fundraising report and plan on office 365

**3. Other**

d) Attend networking events as needed to promote iF Charity e) Support the Fundraising Manager in other duties as required f) To comply with data protection legislation, fundraising policy of iF

Charity and all other charity rules and guidelines g) To support events and live appeals, working closely with the Donor and Comms team when necessary.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Criteria Essential/Desirable**

**Qualification ** a) A degree/diploma in a fundraising-related course. Desirable

**Knowledge and Experience ** b) Experience within a customer service environment Essential c) Experience of identifying needs and addressing accordingly Essential d) Understanding and responding to customer needs and Essential satisfaction e) Experience in working with and managing expectations of various Essential stakeholders f) Experience in mosque collections and using online fundraising Desirable platforms

**Skills and Abilities**
g) Being able to think on own initiative for long-term goals and vision Essential h) Strong interpersonal skills to engage with donors, volunteers, and Essential other stakeholders i) Public speaking in events, mosques, and TV appeal Essential j) Fluent written and spoken English. (Other languages desirable) Essential k) Second language (Arabic) Desirable l) Ability to work individually, as a team and have good Essential communication m) Good IT skills Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Essential and Outlook. n) Ability to work using own initiative and create a fundraising plan Essential o) Ability to meet tight deadlines and work to targets Essential p) Good organisational and time management skills Essential

**Commitment**
q) Commitment to iF vision, aims and mission Essential r) Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity Essential s) Hard working and self-motivated Essential

**Personal Qualities/Other**

t) Understanding of confidentiality issues and data protection Essential u) Commitment to equality and diversity practice Essential v) Commitment to working within iF Charity’s core values and

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