Community Fundraising Specialist

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom READ Foundation Full time

Job Overview & Candidate Profile

Position: Fundraising Officer

Salary Range: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Work Arrangement: Remote (North Region)

Reporting To: Regional Head of Fundraising

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Eligibility: Must possess the right to work in the UK

About READ Foundation

READ Foundation is a UK-registered charity dedicated to ensuring that vulnerable children have access to quality education. Our mission is to create opportunities for orphaned and underprivileged children to attend school, receive an education, and improve their future prospects. We focus on building new educational facilities, providing sponsorship for orphans, and expanding our educational initiatives to address pressing humanitarian and developmental needs globally.

Role Summary

As a Fundraising Officer, you will collaborate with a team to cultivate and strengthen community relationships with volunteers, donors, partners, and local communities to optimize fundraising efforts. Reporting directly to the Regional Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will oversee the complete process of maximizing donation income, including research, relationship building, solicitation, and donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as an ambassador at events, promoting READ Foundation's vision and maintaining the charity's reputation.
  • Develop and sustain relationships with high-net-worth individuals and potential donors to enhance contributions.
  • Encourage philanthropic engagement and initiatives to ensure the organization maximizes fundraising opportunities.
  • Organize and manage fundraising events and dinners, while overseeing and training volunteers.
  • Conduct regular meetings with the Regional Head of Fundraising to assess progress towards established targets and objectives.
  • Adhere to the Institute of Fundraising best practices and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Foster a creative and innovative work environment, identifying new fundraising opportunities.
  • Follow company policies and procedures, including health and safety protocols.
  • Enhance the capacity of the READ Foundation team in major donor and community fundraising.
  • Identify and secure new prospects through networking and sector exploration.
  • Build, nurture, and manage volunteer teams across the region to support fundraising efforts.
  • Maintain effective relationships to ensure excellent donor stewardship.
  • Collaborate with broader fundraising networks to discover engagement opportunities.
  • Coordinate and oversee fundraising events.
  • Support and manage volunteers.
  • Serve as a primary contact for volunteer inquiries and support requests in the North region.
  • Facilitate volunteer requests from internal departments, particularly Fundraising and UK Programmes.
  • Supervise and mentor volunteers and interns, enhancing their skills and promoting a positive environment.
  • Expand READ Foundation's volunteer database in the North region, promoting opportunities and processing sign-up requests.
  • Recruit interns for various departments to provide additional support, including preparing role profiles and conducting interviews.
  • Prepare resources for volunteer activities, such as collection buckets and merchandise.
  • Design and implement local volunteering projects to increase public engagement with READ Foundation.
  • Explore innovative ideas to enhance the effectiveness of the volunteering program.
  • Perform various administrative tasks to support the Volunteers Management team and People and Culture department.
  • Occasional travel may be required for donor engagement and deployments.
  • Carry out any other duties as directed by the Regional Head of Fundraising.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing how their skills and experience align with the person specification for this role.

References will be required upon a conditional offer.

Candidate Profile

  • Experience managing a diverse portfolio of donors and prospects is preferred.
  • Strong communication skills to foster long-lasting relationships.
  • Experience in event and project management.
  • Ability to manage a demanding workload effectively.
  • Strategic, forward-thinking, and innovative mindset.
  • Exceptional written and presentation skills.
  • Strong research capabilities.
  • Basic proficiency in Excel spreadsheets.
  • Organized, punctual, and capable of multitasking.
  • Proven track record of meeting targets.

This job description outlines the current requirements of the position. Duties and responsibilities may evolve due to organizational changes.

Special Working Conditions

  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

At READ Foundation, we prioritize the safety of all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults, with a strict zero-tolerance policy on exploitation and abuse. This role necessitates background checks and adherence to safeguarding policies. By applying, you commit to upholding our safeguarding principles.

Employee Benefits

The position includes the following benefits:

  • 32 days of annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays and company-wide holidays).
  • Awards for employee recognition.
  • Paid time off for bereavement, illness, and medical appointments.
  • Investment in training and professional development.
  • Occupational Pension Scheme.
  • Hybrid working options available.

READ Foundation is dedicated to promoting diversity and equality in all aspects of our work while encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

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