Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Wirral Ark is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and experienced person to join our ambitious fundraising team. You’ll help Wirral Ark develop vital new relationships that generate new income streams that will help fund vital services for people experiencing homelessness in our community.

We’re looking for a highly experienced, confident, and capable Corporate and Community Fundraiser to help us reach our potential in the community so that our vital work can continue. You’ll have a deep-rooted knowledge and background in corporate and/or community fundraising and/or B2B/Consumer sales. Your previous experience will enable you to demonstrate your capabilities as soon as your onboarding commences.

You will combine and balance a commercial and determined approach, inline with our charitable aims, where mutually complimentary relationships have an equal and potentially greater value than simply a one-off donation, You will also work in supporting our team across additional areas of fundraising, including generating content for social media and working closely with our Digital Marketing and Fundraising Manager.

Job Description - COMMUNITY & corporate fundraiser
Job Title

Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Reporting to:
Digital Marketing & Fundraising Manager

Salary/wage

£23K-£27K FTE 35 hrs per week

Contributory pension. Health Plan.

Hours

Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm

25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Contract type

Full-Time

Base

Woodside Office.

This role will require extensive travel between businesses, schools, churches, events etc.

Probation

3 months (this only applies to a new member of staff joining Wirral Ark).
about wirral ark
Wirral Ark is a homeless charity formed in 1991 originally as a temporary night shelter operating over the Christmas period. We have expanded our services significantly and now operate 5 housing projects, a Nurses Clinic, Floating Support Service and an Activity Centre.

We are an ambitious homeless charity who has enjoyed significant growth over the past 5 years. We have expanded our services to meet the multiple and complex issues people experiencing homelessness face, which trap them in a cycle of homelessness. Our services are designed to make a positive change in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. We offer support and accommodation to ensure people can reach their full potential and live independent and fulfilling lives.

Our supporters include individuals, community groups, churches, schools, companies, and trusts and foundations. The funds we raise support our work to deliver a range of accommodation, support and projects to address the complex issues people face such as mental health, substance misuse, social exclusion, loneliness, and physical ill health.
POSITION OVERVIEW

The primary focus of this role is to drive fundraising efforts, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our programs. Additional responsibilities include content creation and management of our social media presence supporting the Digital Marketing and Fundraising Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
**Relationship Management**:

- Cultivate and strengthen quality relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and community partners.
- Regularly engage with corporate contacts to foster long-term partnerships.

**Community Engagement**:

- Identify and develop new opportunities for community engagement and fundraising activities.
- Represent Wirral Ark at community events, workshops, and networking functions.
- Frequent travel

**Corporate Partnerships**:

- Research and target potential corporate partners for sponsorship and support.
- Develop and deliver compelling presentations to corporate stakeholders.
- Regularly engage with corporate partners in a mutually beneficial collaboration both online, via social media, and in person.

**Donor Acquisition**:

- Implement strategies to attract new Corporate and Community donors and sponsors.
- Develop and execute targeted campaigns to grow our supporter base.

**Fundraising Events**:

- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events in collaboration with the fundraising team.
- Ensure seamless execution and follow-up activities post-event.

**Content Creation and Social Media**:

- Develop engaging content that effectively communicates Wirral Ark's mission and impact.
- Manage, grow and update social media platforms, ensuring a consistent and compelling online presence.

**Reporting and Analysis**:

- Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions.
- Provide regular reports on fundraising activities and outcomes.

**General**:

- Answer the telephone and deal professionally with enquiries.
- Deal appropriately with visitors to the Wirral Ark properties and office.
- Support colleagues in activities that contribute to fundraising strategy and goals.
- Represent Wirral Ark at appropriate external events and meetings.
- Attend and contribute to discussions at meetings.
- Attend re