Fundraising and Awareness Officer

As a Fundraising and Awareness Officer, she will help Pathway to achieve the ambitious income generation targets set by the Board so that we can continue to support clients with the lifesaving services we deliver. She will lead and shape the drive to build new and maintain existing relationships within the community to generate fundraising opportunities and raise funds with supporters by building great connections and relationships. She will lead on engagement with businesses to ensure we have a steady flow of business support and engagement by building solid relationships that are mutually beneficial. She will have the scope to be creative with fundraising and awareness ideas and lead on the delivery of these with colleagues.

About Pathway Project: We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and support to all who need us. Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and is service user led. Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us? Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. We have a bold new strategy, refreshed values and a passion for excellence in service delivery. Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees, the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey. We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• A competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Income Generation
   • Maximise fundraising and revenue opportunities through community engagement delivering a number of community-based initiatives to generate income over the year.
   • Lead on delivery of the fundraising strategy to maximise funding opportunities.
   • Developing business links to encourage fundraising from the business community & to develop lasting partnerships.
   • Research trusts and foundations and write targeted applications to support our work and achieve fundraising targets.
   • Use your passion and creativity to identify innovative ways to attract funding that we can then deploy.
   • Work with volunteers to create a fundraising team who will deliver income generation activities.
   • Manage the income generation activities and income generation streams and monitor them for efficiency and value.
   • Proactively research and identify suitable local events, fairs, and community activities where the charity can have a presence.
   • Manage the full process of registering the organisation for these events, including submitting applications and arranging any required payments.
   • Complete and submit all necessary risk assessments or compliance documentation to ensure safe and accountable participation.
   • Plan, create, and deliver a range of internal fundraising events that engage supporters, promote the charity’s mission, and generate income.
   • Coordinate all aspects of event delivery, including logistics, promotion, volunteer involvement, and post-event evaluation.
2. Awareness
   • Leading on publicity/awareness raising campaigns throughout the year and working with the Social Media Officer to deliver new interesting activities.
   • Develop links into the local community which can be used to raise awareness, generate income and deliver activities or events.
   • Give a range of talks and presentations to local organisations to increase awareness and support for Pathway that will then generate income opportunities.
   • Participate in networking opportunities.
3. General Duties
   • Work with the Volunteer Officer to create a cohesive team of fundraising volunteers who will support events and activities to generate income.
   • Help to support and train volunteers/peer mentors in gaining experience and skills so they are confident to deliver fundraising activities without staff support.
   • To manage and maintain effective records of activities and income generated so this can be evaluated.
   • To record and manage donations of goods and services as well as gift vouchers so we have accurate records of usage.
   • Lead on standard merchandise production and of items such as pens and other logo items as well as the hidden phone number items.
   • Be the primary point of contact for all promotional or networking opportunities and work with the Head of Enabling Services and the CEO to maintain those relationships.
   • Act in a professional manner in a way that reflects Pathway’s overall aims and values.
   • Attend meetings where appropriate both independently and with colleagues.

Person Specification:

• Essential
  • Clean Driving License.
  • Able to network and make pivotal contacts.
  • Ability to make cold calls and initiate meetings with companies etc.
  • Experience of managing multiple projects at any one time.
  • Experience in raising funds for Charities.
• Desirable
  • Experience in delivering large fundraising events.
  • Experience in corporate giving.
  • Experience of networking.
  • Experience of Gift Aid.
  • Familiarity with payment platforms such as PayPal, Zettle or Enthuse.

This role description cannot cover every eventuality or task that may arise within this position and the post holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the role.

Other information: Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate.

Safeguarding Statement: Pathway Project is committed to safeguarding the vulnerable adults and children who we work with. We have a range of policies and procedures in place to support us to promote a Safeguarding culture and safe working practices. Pathway Project will employ a safer recruitment process which will include disclosure and barring service checks where applicable and references for all posts. We strive to be as inclusive as possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude; however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9). The role is subject to a 6 month probationary period.