Fundraiser

**At SPACE, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Fundraising Lead to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future and helping us make a real difference to the lives of children with disabilities and their families.**

We’re not just looking for someone to hit targets - we want someone who can share our story, inspire supporters, and work closely with our community to raise vital funds for SPACE. If you’re an innovative thinker, a natural relationship builder, and someone who loves a challenge, we’d love to hear from you**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Planning and Growth**
- Work closely with our CEO to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy that supports our big dreams for the next 3-5 years.
- Think creatively to expand our fundraising efforts, exploring new ideas and opportunities to ensure sustainable growth.
- Meet (or exceed) annual income goals, helping us deliver even more impact for the children and families we support.

**Fundraising Initiatives**
- Plan, market, and run a variety of fun and engaging fundraising events - from family days to creative campaigns.
- Inspire and support individuals, schools, and community groups to fundraise for SPACE, making their journey memorable and meaningful.
- Look for new and exciting ways to connect with our supporters and grow our community.

**Supporter Care and Relationships**
- Build strong relationships with our supporters, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated every step of the way.
- Provide guidance and encouragement to fundraisers, making sure their experience is rewarding and enjoyable.
- Work with SPACE families and staff to create campaigns that inspire people to get involved.

**Making a Difference with Data**
- Keep our records up to date and use data to understand what’s working (and what’s not) to improve our fundraising efforts.
- Share regular updates with the team and trustees, so everyone knows how we’re doing and can celebrate our successes together.

**Person Specification**

**Who You Are**
- Friendly and Confident - You love meeting new people and have a natural ability to connect with others, whether it’s chatting with a family at a fundraiser, presenting to our trustees or networking with potential funders.
- Creative and Positive - You see opportunities where others see challenges and bring a “can-do” attitude to everything you do.
- A Great Communicator - You can adapt your tone and style to suit your audience, whether you’re speaking with a corporate partner, writing a heartfelt thank-you note, or updating our team.

**Your Experience**
- Proven Success in Fundraising - You’ve got a track record of raising significant funds for charity and can share examples of how you’ve done it.
- Event Planning - You’ve organised successful events or campaigns that people loved and can manage the details while keeping an eye on the bigger picture.
- Supporter Relationships - You’re great at inspiring people to get involved and keeping them engaged over time.
- Tech Savvy - You’re comfortable using tools like CRM systems to keep everything running smoothly.

**What Drives You**
- You care deeply about children and their families and want to make a real difference in their lives.
- You’re excited to work as part of a team that’s passionate, supportive, and always looking for ways to do better.

Our Values:
**Safe**: Creating an environment where everyone feels secure and protected.

**Passionate**: Enthusiastic in everything we do.

**Adaptable**: Quickly adjusting and being flexible to changes.

**Caring**: Showing genuine concern and kindness towards others.

**Enabling**: Empowering

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Fundraising: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/02/2025
Expected start date: 17/03/2025