Fundraising Officer

Overview

Fundraising Officer at YMCA Dulverton Group. Salary: £28,083.62 (FTE) per annum | Hours: 16 hours per week | Contract: Permanent

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising: host a number of fundraising events annually to assist unrestricted income and raise profile.
• Develop new revenue sources through appropriate business or community partnerships.
• Work with fundraising groups and supporters to encourage long-term support and fundraising.
• Provide supporters with a wide range of fundraising options and collaborate with YMCA DG.
• Build effective and long-lasting relationships with donors, fundraisers and corporate partners.
• Identify and pursue new sources of potential corporate income.
• Liaise with local businesses to raise profile and promote sponsorship, volunteering and other support.
• Gather and disseminate funding information from weekly bulletins, updates and online resources.
• Assist with research, writing and tasks on large-scale bids and tenders as required.
• Compile and send information packs to potential donors and supporters to raise YMCA DG’s profile.

• Administration and Communication: report on fundraising progress against targets; compile statistics and maintain financial records; keep timely donor activity records.
• Deliver effective presentations at fundraising events, meetings or public places.
• Provide fundraising content and activities to the Head of Marketing and Communications for promotion.
• Provide high-quality donor care through acknowledgement and relationship building.
• Review web pages for appeals and events with the Head of Marketing and Communications; make improvements as needed.
• Support press releases and liaise with press at events; contribute to social media during fundraising events.
• Engage stakeholders through advertising, direct mail, events and new media campaigns.
• Review and edit fundraising materials for marketing effectiveness.
• Develop strong relationships with a wide range of contacts to ensure ongoing support.

Main Requirements / Qualifications

• Fundraising qualification or relevant experience (at least 2 years).
• Experience of working to budgets and plans.
• Knowledge of all social media platforms.
• Experience of the voluntary or not-for-profit sector.
• Proven track record of fundraising initiatives and successes.
• Demonstrable understanding and up-to-date knowledge of fundraising strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to develop internal and external working relationships.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Able to engage audiences using a range of communication tools.
• Direct marketing skills – devising and delivering social media and print campaigns.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and external stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Time and project management skills.
• Competent user of MS software.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to YMCA Dulverton Group’s Values.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision.
• Team player with the ability to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.
• Resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of work.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability and can make well-informed decisions considering risk.
• Proactive in taking responsibility for areas of work and finding solutions.
• Open to change and able to introduce systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Able to develop strong positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to excellence in all areas of delivery; high levels of honesty, integrity and discretion.

Other Requirements

• YMCA Dulverton Group is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and promoting welfare.
• This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure in respect of the Adults/Children’s Workforce.
• Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• May be required to attend occasional evening meetings and have a driving licence with access to a car.

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and strive to be a care leaver friendly employer. If you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for the role. We also offer constructive feedback on your application process.

For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, please visit our website: https://www.ymca-dg.org/