General Fundraiser

**Ferne Animal Sanctuary Job Description**

**Job Title**:
GENERAL Fundraiser

**Reports to**:
Head of Fundraising

**INTERFACES**:
Trustees

CEO

Senior Management Team

Staff

Supporters

External stakeholders

Community

Volunteers

**Purpose of Job**:
As a General Fundraiser, you will be responsible for helping to generate income across all our fundraising streams

You will work across all forms of fundraising to raise funds for the Sanctuary, developing community fundraising, animal sponsorship, appeals and other key income streams. To ensure the delivery of the annual budget.

In conjunction with the Head of Fundraising you will be responsible for growing our fundraising channels and seeking new opportunities to generate income for the sanctuary.

Working with the Head of Fundraising you will monitor and evaluate our campaigns taking on board any learning to improve our performance as well as providing feedback to the CEO and Board.

**Key Tasks and Responsibilities**
- Support and develop imaginative fundraising activities, appeals and events
- Work alongside the Head of Fundraising to develop supporter engagement to grow fundraising income to meet annual financial targets
- To identify and research potential funders, such as community groups
- To actively engage supporters to organise or take part in events and activities in support of the Sanctuary
- Build and maintain relationships with Ferne’s supporters, ensuring they are supported before, during and after their events, and provided with information to maximise their income
- To set up and maintain accurate and up to date records for supporters and their fundraising activities
- Work closely with colleagues in the Fundraising & Marketing Team to plan and deliver any marketing, press and social media requirements
- To be an effective and engaged member of the fundraising team, supporting colleagues and sharing best practice across areas
- Inspire new supporters to raise money while maintaining and developing existing supporters
- Identify new opportunities for securing funds for the Sanctuary and prioritising these against existing workloads.
- Support and contribute to the fundraising strategy and annual business plan
- Stay abreast of fundraising good practices and legislation, for example but not limited to Fundraising Regulators & Charities Act and ensure these changes are communicated to the CEO and Fundraising Board.
- Working with the Finance Manager to ensure that record keeping on etapestry is both accurate and compliant with GDPR requirements and sanctuary policies.
GENERAL DUTIES
- Working closely with Head of Fundraising to maximise income generation
- Contribute to FRM Committee meetings
- Work with CEO and FRM Chair to construct the Agenda, attend and take minutes.
- Promote good relations with the general public.
- Support Visitor Services covering breaks and gaps in rotas where needed.
- Contribute towards the desired climate and wellbeing of employees working and living at the Sanctuary.
- Contribute to Website content, magazines and e-newsletters.
- Support all members of the fundraising team as required
WORKING CONDITIONS
- You will be expected to work occasional evenings and weekends where needed to support fundraising activities.
- A friendly and positive representation of the Sanctuary must be upheld at all times especially when working with visitors and members of the public.
The Sanctuary reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post-holder at any time according to its needs.

Job Descriptions only reflect 80% of a role and are not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to carry out other activities that are within the scope of the role.

**Person specification**
- Proven previous experience of fundraising
- An ability to build excellent relationships
- Excellent planning and organisational skills to multi-task and prioritise effectively
- Ability to work under own initiative, managing own workload and working collaboratively
- The ability to work under pressure to meet financial targets and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Sound IT skills and a working knowledge of fundraising databases
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of the requirements of GDPR

**Salary**: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chard, TA20 3DH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:

- Fundraising & Philanthropy Occupations: 2 years (required)