Community Fundraiser

**Recently named Charity of the Year by Just Giving Awards 2022, we’re committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour.**Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait.

The Community Fundraising Team is an integral part of the Charity Fundraising Portfolio, by supporting a diverse range of inspiring supporter led fundraising activities. It is an exciting time to join the Team, as we plan for 25/26.

You will be one our 6 Regional Community Fundraisers, based across the UK. Covering the South & South East region, you will focus on our key audiences of Individuals, Supporter Groups, Community organisations, Regional Corporates & Volunteers. Through the provision of exceptional stewardship & fundraising support, you will engage the community, maximising opportunities to raise funds in the Region. You will make the most of your boundless energy & creativity to inspire our community and will be the regional driving force, ensuring our Supporter Groups continue to thrive, & our annual Community Fundraising Campaigns including, The Big Bake & Twilight Walk Own Walks are a success.

You will be passionate about the Role and in supporting the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives across the Region.

**Location**:The role is home based, within the Region. You will be required to travel extensively, including regular visits to our office in Fleet, Hampshire and to regional team meetings as required.

**Working hours**: This role is 37.5 hours per week, with regular out of hours & weekend working is inherent in this role.

**Benchmarked salary**: c._£31,150_ (dependent on level)

You’ll be a talented and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in community fundraising. With a “can do” approach, passion and enthusiasm, you’ll inspire and motivate our supporters. You will work tirelessly to ensure that they receive the best possible experience and see themselves as an integral part of our community. You will be confident in juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. With exceptional communication skills & the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will be creative & agile in your approach in making the most from a fundraising opportunity.
- Developing & implementing a Regional Community Fundraising Strategy 25/26.
- Achieving agreed regional fundraising KPIs & contributing to the overall delivery of annual fundraising budgets and targets.
- Recruiting, building and maintaining relationships with the Community across the Region. Aiming to increase their fundraising and encourage their ongoing participation in events and activities. This may be through community fundraising or using our fundraising products or initiatives.
- Recruiting, training and managing a network of regional volunteers who will support activity in the Region.
- Working collaboratively across the wider Charity Team to identify fundraising opportunities & maximise income in the region.
- Keeping our CRM fully up to date with information about our supporters and their activities. Using that data to understand what motivates our supporters in order to provide excellent stewardship.

**Experience**:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths, Science Grade A-C
- Record of achievement in a community, corporate or events team role
- Proven experience in promoting & supporting a wide range of DIY & Supporter-led activities including livestreaming, virtual events & seasonal Community Fundraising products.
- Recruiting, supporting and supervising volunteers.
- Ability to work as a part of a flexible team and contribute to group and individual goals & KPIs
- Proven experience of working to and delivering high Income targets
- Proven ability to work remotely.
- Experience in working with a relational CRM database. Experience of cross-team working with internal and external stakeholders.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:
- Understanding of Community Fundraising & Supporter Groups and how they contribute towards The Brain Tumour Charity’s goals.
- Firm grasp of current fundraising principles and practice.
- Knowledge of budgets and cost-effective fundraising.
- Strong understanding of marketing techniques to drive recruitment & participation.
- Organised, self-starter and capable of taking initiative.
- Empathy with the aims, objectives and activities of The Brain Tumour Charity
- Excellent, confident and persuasive communicator with people at all levels (written, oral including public speaking and presentations).
- Confident with online social networking & relationship building.
- Ability to manage a varied and complex workload, prioritising competing demands.
- Prepared to travel to meetings, work from home and work outside normal working hours & weekends-Hold a UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel within the UK.

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