Charity Fundraiser

Money Advice Scotland exists to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. The charity's priorities are:

Supporting money advisers

MAS is a membership organisation and provides training, events, and resources to the

money advice sector. It aims to ensure that money advisers have a platform to report

social policy concerns as well as access to training to ensure they are equipped to carry

out their important role. The charity offers various other types of support for professionals

to help them thrive at a time when demand for advice is increasing.

Helping people in debt. MAS believes everyone in debt deserves to be treated fairly. Debt can happen to anyone and MAS understands how debt can affect someone's life which is why MAS is working tirelessly towards securing fairer practices for people in debt.

Influencing policy. MAS works to be a strong voice for consumers and people in debt in Scotland by identifying detriment and acting on it. By working closely with its members, it can identify causes of harm to consumers at an early stage. It is an advocacy and lobbying organisation and provides a strong and persuasive voice for the advice sector, ensuring members' views are heard.

Improving financial well being. MAS also works to help people improve their financial capability by delivering workshops to schools, colleges, and workplaces across Scotland.

FINANCES

Money Advice Scotland is in a stable financial position. It has a turnover of circa £900,000 per year. It has 6 months of running costs in reserve and a current surplus in the first quarter of the year of £38,000. MAS receives 100% of its funding from government but is in the process of developing a more diverse income generating strategy to mitigate against the risk of reduced statutory funding.

THE ROLE OF FUNDRAISER

The Fundraiser will be supported by the CEO and the other 16 staff to develop a range of

income channels, from community and events to grants and trusts. The Communications

Officer will support social media content. There is an established team of volunteers who

will be instrumental in delivering community based income. This will leave more time for

the Fundraiser to focus on grants income. A loose £100,000 annual target has been set

which will be a shared responsibility across the organisation. This has been achieved and

surpassed in previous years.

The money is principally needed to support the Finwell service.

To ensure every young person can access financial education workshops and resources at every step of their education, MAS work closely with schools, colleges, universities andcommunity groups across Scotland. These sessions provide money guidance: informative and interactive sessions and workshops that break down various financial topics, making them less complicated and providing useful information

JOB DESCRIPTION

To achieve fundraising targets of more than £100,000 per annum from a wide range of

fundraising activities within a funding strategy including, grants, trusts, sponsorship,

events, and community fundraising.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Developing strategies and setting goals to hit fundraising targets.

Building relationships with funding organisations.

Attracting donations from individuals and trusts.

To help the Communications Officer develop a page to be included on the

website.

Work with the Communications Officer to keep the website and social media

updated with events.

To research possible funding opportunities in communities with support by

volunteers and staff.

Developing and overseeing events and campaigns with the COO and

Communications Officer.

Recruit and support a team of fundraising volunteers.

Support volunteers to attend community fundraising events.

Arrange Kilt walk events, fun runs etc.

To secure sponsorship deals from the private sector.

To work with the policy and communications team to market events.

Develop further fundraising ideas.

To develop contacts with the local and national press to promote donations and

campaigns.

Assist the CEO and leadership team with achieving funding through funding

applications.

Research available grants and trusts.

Produce monthly reports on all above tasks.

THIS ROLE CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER

For more information please contact

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £16,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote