Wales Volunteer Board Fundraiser in Cardiff

Are you passionate about helping children and young people in Wales? Are you an experienced fundraiser, with the capability to build strong, long-lasting relationships with people? Are you organised, tenacious and determined to succeed? If the answer is yes, the role of Wales Volunteer Board Fundraiser could be exactly what you’re looking for.

At the NSPCC Cymru, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. With over 140 years of experience, and the collective strength of our staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners, we’re working to end child abuse and neglect for good. Over 90 percent of the NSPCC’s income comes from voluntary donations, so we rely on the incredible generosity and commitment of all our supporters, large and small.

You’ll work as part of a team which focuses on engaging our supporters and ensuring they continue to give their support to children. You will do this by leading and implementing the fundraising initiatives of our volunteer board members, sharing our mission with those around you, where every conversation and connection can spark change.

This fundraiser role sits within the Volunteer Board Fundraising team which leads fundraising activities and events through well-established boards and committees across the regions and nations. These activities play a vital role in maximising sustainable income, engaging senior volunteers, and supporting long-term supporter relationships.

You will support, and lead, the growth and development of the successful Wales Fundraising Board which has been established for over 25 years. The board raises over £1m annually in Wales from a range of supporter audiences, events and activities, establishing new contacts – primarily high net worth individuals and corporate partners – to support the delivery of NSPCC services in Wales. This role is key towards motivating and supporting the board’s Chair and members, inspirational senior leaders from across Wales, and requires both strategic input and hands-on delivery of activity and events.

If you’re motivated by purpose, thrive in a supportive team, and want to contribute to creating a safer, brighter world for every child, join us as a Volunteer Board Fundraiser. Whilst this is a home-based role, there is a level of travel required in and across Wales (South Wales in particular) plus occasional travel to other parts of the country for team meetings, training and to support the wider team.

What is the purpose of the Volunteer Board Fundraiser? Our volunteer boards are made up of influential, high-profile individuals who volunteer their time and expertise. The boards focus on using their networks and influence to secure income-generating opportunities via corporate partnerships, major gifts from individuals, collaboration with brands and fundraising events, all of which generate significant funds for the NSPCC. This role plays a key part in generating income to support the NSPCC’s mission.

You’ll contribute by:

• Raising significant funds through delivery of volunteer-led fundraising initiatives
• Developing and stewarding long-term supporter relationships
• Leveraging the board members’ connections to benefit the wider organisation

What will I be doing as a Volunteer Board Fundraiser?

• Cultivate and manage relationships with senior level board members across diverse sectors to enhance their long-term engagement and support
• Identify and secure high-value fundraising opportunities through board members and their networks, driving significant income generation
• Provide operational support and management of volunteer-led fundraising initiatives & projects, including events
• Work collaboratively across different teams and departments to maximise the impact and value delivered through board engagement.
• Support a portfolio of fundraising and stewardship events led by the Wales Fundraising Board to engage with new and existing supporters both in and outside of Wales.

What skills do I need to be a Volunteer Board Fundraiser?

• Exceptional relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a dynamic environment
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
• Highly organised, with the capability to manage individual projects
• Experience in identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities which are commercially viable and deliver mutual value

Why join the NSPCC? Any one of our people will tell you that a huge reward in itself is making a difference to children’s lives. But we know it’s a competitive world, and it’s important to feel valued in your role and receive more practical, tangible benefits. We offer salaries that are competitive with the top charities in the UK, as well as these benefits:

• Generous annual leave – 29 days per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees (pro-rata for part-time). 32 days per annum after five years’ continuous service.
• Employee discounts – Our discounts portal gives you online access to over 3,000 discounts and offers.
• The Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – an independent, free, personal support service. It can provide information, support and advice to support your health and wellbeing.
• Pension – building up a good pension is something we want to achieve with our flexible, tax-efficient pension schemes.
• Life assurance scheme – All employees will be given life assurance of one times their salary, unless they join the NSPCC Group Personal Pension Scheme, where members are given life assurance of five times their salary.

Join us and make a difference. You’ll grow, be challenged, and help change millions of young lives for the better. Ready to apply? If this is the role for you, please click the button ‘apply’ to start your journey. You can find more information on all recruitment stages on the Career page. Still have questions about the role? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Catherine Nuttall by emailing CNuttall@NSPCC.org.uk.