At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising efforts and engage with supporters to help vulnerable dogs find homes.
- Company: A passionate charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, part-time hours, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape fundraising strategies and grow within a rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of dogs while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, creativity, and strong organisational skills.
Reporting to: Centre Manager
Key contacts: Trustees, kennel team, volunteers, supporters, and visitors
Contract type: Permanent, part‑time contract, with a 3-month probationary period
Hours: 20 hours per week, including occasional weekend work (40‑hour FTE)
Salary: £17,600 per annum
Location: Tower Farm, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, Bucks HP14 3DT / hybrid working available
We are looking for someone who will enjoy using their experience, creativity, and initiative to support our rewarding work helping unwanted and vulnerable dogs find safe and loving homes. As a smaller charity, this is a varied and hands‑on role with real responsibility and the opportunity to shape fundraising activity across digital campaigns, events, supporter engagement, and community partnerships.
The successful candidate will help drive both online and in‑person fundraising activity, maintain and grow supporter relationships, develop new partnerships, and increase awareness of SDR within the local community and beyond. We are looking for someone who is resourceful, organised, and capable of delivering cost‑effective fundraising growth.
Success metrics for the first 6–12 months:
- Increased fundraising income across digital campaigns, events, and community activity
- Growth in supporter engagement and donor retention and significant increase in regular giving
- Improved visibility and awareness of SDR online
- More consistent, compelling, and engaging social media communications, linked to financial returns
- Successful delivery of fundraising events and campaigns
- Bringing fresh ideas, energy, and structure to SDR’s fundraising approach
- Working towards a Year 2 fundraising target of £90k (year 1 target is deliberately low to enable success in year 2 onwards)
Fundraising & Engagement Lead - Part time in Stokenchurch employer: Stokenchurch Dog Rescue
At our charity, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values creativity and initiative in our team members. Located in the picturesque Stokenchurch, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages personal growth and meaningful contributions to the welfare of vulnerable dogs. With flexible hybrid working options and a hands-on role that allows you to shape fundraising strategies, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
