We're looking for a Community Fundraising Coordinator to join Portland Charity and help us grow income and engagement through individual giving and community fundraising. We're looking for someone who is confident, proactive and passionate about our mission.
- Developing and growing our individual giving programme.
- Creating engaging fundraising campaigns, appeals and opportunities.
- Building relationships with community groups, schools, businesses and individual supporters.
- Identifying and attending community events, fairs, festivals and fundraising activities.
- Recruiting and supporting volunteers, community fundraisers and new supporters.
- Delivering an excellent supporter experience and developing long-term relationships with donors.
- Supporting the planning and delivery of fundraising events and campaigns.
- Maintaining accurate supporter records and reporting on fundraising activity and performance.
Are you an enthusiastic fundraiser who loves building relationships, engaging communities and creating opportunities that make a real difference? Experience of delivering fundraising income targets of around £200k per year.
Key Experience
- Experience of successfully managing community activities and events.
- The ability to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities.
- Experience of developing individual giving opportunities and fundraising appeals.
- Confidence using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, Excel and digital fundraising tools.
- Experience of managing fundraising campaigns against income targets.
- Excellent communication, networking and organisational skills.
- An understanding of supporter journeys and the importance of providing an excellent supporter experience.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/
Background Checks and Legal Requirements
We will be required to carry out an Enhanced with Child Barred Lists DBS check for this role.
Additional Requirements
The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends and involves frequent travel. You'll need access to your own vehicle and be comfortable attending and setting up community fundraising events and activities.
Education and Qualifications
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or above
- Level 3 qualification in fundraising, marketing, business
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
Working at Portland Charity
At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens. There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
- A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
- Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
- You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
- Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
- Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
- Free life assurance - your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen, Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
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