Charity Co-ordinator

Company: Lenderhand Job Title: Charity Co-ordinator Reports To: Trustees via Finance Director Salary: Up to £24,000 per year (25 hours a week) Location: Loughton, Essex Main Purpose of the Role: To plan, organise and oversee fundraising activities and outreach efforts to support the charity’s mission and ensure effective delivery of services. Who are we? Lenderhand is an Essex-based charity – helping underprivileged children and young adults by providing them with the support they need to thrive. By providing practical assistance, we are extremely proud to help offer life-changing experiences to children and young adults who would otherwise not have the opportunity. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Applications / Grants Building and managing relationships to generate relevant contacts to ensure the charity can provide aid and assistance to those that are in need Assessing the applications, make selection of who would be eligible for a grant Putting the suggestion to the trustees to ensure approval is gained (on a monthly basis) Ensure that grants that are approved are completed in a timely manner Marketing Monitor and review website to ensure that is up to date and relevant Adding new content regularly on website and via social media Ensure that the Charity is known in the wider communities / other charities Fundraising support Oversee the efficient recording and reconciliation of all fundraising costs and income Assist with fundraising events Research new income sources for Lenderhand and support funding applications Person Specification/Skills and Attributes: Strong communication skills Capable of managing multiple tasks, events and deadlines Can work independently and takes initiative Excellent attention to detail and follow through Creative thinker who can trouble shoot challenges Strong IT skills Knowledge of social media and online fundraising tools Event planning experience Understanding of fundraising strategies and finances Community engagement and networking A genuine interest in and commitment to the charity The above is a summary of the role and the employee is expected to undertake any additional ad-hoc duties or other duties, which fall within their role, responsibilities and capabilities even if they are undertaken by others from time to time, in order to fulfil the needs of the business.