We are Caxton Youth Organisation. We are a specialist youth club, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people. At Caxton, we want to shape a more inclusive society free from disabling barriers where all young people can lead happy, healthy and more independent lives. Our team of qualified youth workers create a safe, welcoming and inclusive space in the community where disabled and autistic young people can make friends, learn new skills, build confidence, and be themselves. Whilst overseeing the fundraising and comms strategy and fundraising team, we are a small community charity and this role is hands-on and different from one day to the next. One day you might be writing a grant application; or meeting our young people to learn about and understand our impact. Seeking a Fundraiser who in particular can steward and communicate well with funders, and has experience in Trusts and Grants fundraising. Fundraising and Comms Strategy To develop and implement a fundraising strategy, including fundraising targets, in line with the charity’s business plan. To develop the communications strategy and oversee the implementation. To lead and manage all fundraising and the fundraising team. To gain an excellent understanding of Caxton and how to appropriately involve Board members, staff, volunteers and young people in fundraising. To occasionally deputise for CEO on operational level decision making, when the are on annual or sick leave. Line manage the fundraising and communications team with regular 1:1s, performance reviews and personal development. Communicate effectively with youth workers about what is funded and what is fundable. Fundraising To manage and track each income stream in the fundraising portfolio including: Trusts and Foundations, Corporate, Major Donor, Community, and Individual both high net worth individuals and corporates, events, community fundraising and other opportunities. To manage the use of Beacon as a fundraising tracking, stewardship and reporting tool. To further develop our case for support for potential donors and supporters, working with youth workers on programme outlines. To work with the Fundraising and Communications Officer on developing relevant case studies, and highlighting young people’s stories with appropriate permissions. Data, Reporting and Compliance To maintain up-to-date knowledge of new developments, relevant legislation and codes of practice on fundraising, and ensure compliance with procedures including Charity Commission guidance as applicable. In partnership with the accountant, to provide accurate income data for Board. To produce quarterly income KPIs and narrative in fundraising reports. To oversee reporting to funders and the creation of Caxton’s impact report, working with youth workers to get evaluation and reporting done in a timely way. Ensure that the fundraising and supporter information on Beacon is up to date and accurate. To amplify the voices of learning disabled and autistic young people To ensure that no young person suffers discrimination in access to provision as a result of their gender, ethnic identity, sexuality, disability and/or social background. To work within and according to Caxton Youth Organisation’s policies and procedures. To work in a supportive manner with the staff team, volunteers, and trainees. To undertake training relevant to the post, as identified through supervision
