Fundraising Officer

**Job Title**: Fundraising Officer

**Reports To**:Director of Corporate Affairs

**Organisation**:The Larder West Lothian

**Hours**:21 hours per week (days and hours to be negotiated, will consider flexible working) Occasional evenings and weekend work may be required

**Salary**:£31,414 to £32,922 per annum (pro rata)

**Contract**:Part Time - 21 hours per week

**Closing Date**:Friday 1st March 2024

**Shortlisting Dates**:Tuesday 5th March 2024

**Interview Dates**:WC Monday 11th march 2024

**Summary of main purpose of role**:
The Fundraising Officer will be the sole fundraiser at The Larder and have responsibility to develop, manage and lead the multi stream income generation strategy. You will develop, implement and manage a dynamic and proactive fundraising strategy to maximise income generation from all income streams including grants, trusts, individuals, corporates, events, legacies and community for both restricted and unrestricted funds.

A can do, positive attitude is what we are looking for - we thrive on a happy, successful workplace where sometimes it can be all hands on deck to get ‘get the job done’

As a member of The Larder Team, you will be reliable, enthusiastic and capable of positive interaction with all stakeholders and colleagues and remain consistent

with our company ethos and focus. You will have excellent communication skills, a friendly and engaging personality and comfortable working with members of the public, staff and stakeholders.

Experience for the role is required and a willingness to participate in further development is essential.

The post is rewarding and you will be part of a wider team that includes hospitality, training and support staff based in various locations.

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement and manage the robust and dynamic fundraising strategy to meet fundraising targets agreed with the CEO and that align with the overall strategy, aim, vision and values of The Larder.
- Deliver a multi-stream fundraising strategy to build both unrestricted and restricted income.
- Initiate, build and maintain positive relationships with all supporters, funders, and donors.
- Manage internal and external monitoring and reporting
- Research and advance a programme of corporate, community and other fundraising campaigns.
- Coordinate occasional fundraising activities involving staff and volunteers.
- Support colleagues and teams to develop ideas for fundraising
- Adhere to fundraising standards to ensure the fundraising activities of the charity are ethical and in line with The Larder’s policies.
- Managing a fundraising database to ensure the accurate recording of donor information and the timely acknowledgement of donations in line with best practice.
- Work closely with the Sales and Marketing Manager to source and generate excellent content for all platforms in line with the Fundraising Strategy - including all digital media and video content.
- Plan and implement effective fundraising communications strategies and design fundraising materials with the support of the Sales and Marketing Manager
- Any other duties as may be reasonably required

**Leadership**
- Promote, implement, and deliver our Equality and Diversity strategy
- Implement safe working practices in line with our Health and Safety procedures
- Ensure compliance with contractual, legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements
- Inspire, encourage, empower, and promote innovation and share best practice with team and stakeholders
- Provide effective value based leadership for staff, volunteers and beneficiaries
- Lead by example to ensure that the beneficiary engagement with the project creates change

**Managing Self**
- Time manage self and be able to balance conflicting demands and tight deadlines
- Work with line manger to put in place a CPD plan. Take ownership of the CPD plan and ensure that it is implemented and regularly reviewed
- Develop personal networks and ensure that key members of this network are aware of the benefits of networking with The Larder.

**Standard Responsibilities for all positions in The Larder**:

- Participate in any staff review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.
- Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others.
- Pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all activities.
- Undertake any other tasks and responsibilities appropriate to the level of this post.
- Comply with all Larder policies and procedures
- The Larder is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and promote this commitment.

**Practical Requirements**:

- Able to work flexible hours and location as required
- Own car desirable

**Staff Benefits**
- 29 days leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- 2 Health and Wellbeing days each year
- Comp