Here at Eden Brown I'm delighted to be working with an inspirational national health charity, assisting them in their search for a Community Fundraiser in Derby. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established team working in a capacity that makes a real difference to the success of this much loved organisation. This role sits within a hugely successful, ambitious and collaborative community fundraising team and provides the opportunity to grow income in a well established area.
As Community Fundraiser you will support and motivate an existing network of local fundraising groups but also have the scope to identify new volunteer groups within the community. You will be required to provide excellent stewardship and on-going support and motivation to the network of supporters. The role also offers the opportunity to work not just within the community and with volunteers, but also with local corporate organisations.
To be considered for this role you must be an enthusiastic and highly motivated fundraiser looking to inspire those around you to raise income for this wonderful cause. You should be organised and self-driven and have an aptitude for maintaining strong relationships and be known for your ability to effectively steward supporters. Experience working toward targets is essential, as is a knowledge of fundraising and volunteer management. If you are looking to make the move into the sector and believe you possess what is required to make a success of this role then do also get in touch.
The role is based in Derby covering the local region, but also offers the flexibility to work from home a day a week if required.
This really is a wonderful opportunity to join a fantastic team raising income for an inspirational cause that touches the lives of many. Please note the deadline for the role is Friday 11th October with interview scheduled for 30th. To find out more please apply directly, or contact Charlie, on 0161 2331600 / [email protected]
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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You as the new Retail Community Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the growth of income generation and support for the charity.
With a current portfolio of 11 shops and plans for expansion, the successful candidate will be responsible to drive community engagement, the need to raise awareness and funds is vital within community groups, businesses and friends of life groups. The successful candidate will also need to successfully recruitment volunteers to support this work in the areas surrounding our shops.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves connecting and building authentic relationships with people from all walks of life with varied interests and passions, can identify unique opportunities to engaging new areas and people, making Life their charity of choice and can do so by adapting strong communication skills.
You will need to be confident in speaking to groups, securing opportunities, recruiting and managing volunteers and attending events. You will be passionate to grow on our supporter base and develop income streams so we can save more lives.
We are looking for a highly motivated, tenacious and donor focused individual, who will enjoy the challenge of optimising relationships whilst taking the charity to new audiences. Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable, along with strong existing connections.
Scope & Purpose:
The post holder is responsible for securing income and managing relationships with community groups, local businesses and volunteers. Building upon a supporter base you will develop income and awareness nationally through a variety of fundraising activities and events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Homebased/Derby
2 Year Fixed Term Contract- Full Time - 37 hrs p.w
Shift Details: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Flexibility to work out of core hours is necessary for the role)
Do you have a passion for community fundraising, an understanding of the vital role worshipers in faith communities play in supporting charities and a desire to bring your reviewing and implementing skills to deliver the best possible results? With your natural style of planning and delivering your own workload and a passion for supporting people in later life, this is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role as Faith Relationships Fundraiser, where you will help to develop community fundraising at a large national charity.
You will provide valuable support, excellent customer service and fundraising guidance to MHA's faith audience in particular Methodist Churches in areas of the county with no Regional Fundraiser. You will build key relationship with our volunteer MHA Reps within the Methodist Church and where possible looking to expand the scheme more widely.
This role will also have responsibility for reviewing, managing and evolving the scheme as well as supporting the development of our principal community fundraising activity MHA Sunday. Internally you'll build strong relationships with Regional Fundraisers and our Chaplaincy team to support and enable them to raise funds for MHA's vital work through a faith audience.
This role is a 2 year fixed term contract to allow you to hand over relationships to Regional Fundraisers as they become appointed as part of our community fundraising strategy. This role can be either home based or Derby Head Office based working extensively across England, Wales and Scotland. Extensive travel across the countries will be needed and you must be willing to have regular overnight stays. A full driving licence and access to a car are a must.
Inspired by our Methodist Roots, MHA cares for older people, you should be passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation and determined to make a difference for the 17,000 individuals we support across the country.
MHA is an inclusive and diverse employer and welcomes candidates to apply from all backgrounds, faiths and abilities.
In return for your commitment MHA offer 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays) Pension, Life Assurance and a Discount and Voucher scheme.
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2019
CHICKS is a national children's charity providing free respite breaks to disadvantaged children from all over the UK. We believe every child has the right to make positive childhood memories. A CHICKS break inspires new confidence and gives children the chance to have fun, enjoy new experiences and relax. More than anything, it gives them the chance to just be children.
You as the new Community & Corporate Fundraiser will play a pivotal role in the charity, at a time of significant growth in the Midlands and North for CHICKS. With a relatively new presence in this area, following the opening of our Daleside Retreat in 2017 the need to raise awareness and funds is vital within community groups and businesses.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves connecting and building authentic relationships with people from all walks of life with varied interests and passions, can identify unique opportunities to engaging new areas and people, making CHICKS thier charity of choice and can do so by adapting strong communication skills.
You will need to be confident in speaking to groups, securing opportunities to ‘put CHICKS forward’ and attending events. You will be passionate to grow on our supporter base and develop income streams so we can say ‘yes’ to more children.
We are looking for a highly motivated, tenacious and donor focused individual, who will enjoy the challenge of optimising relationships whilst taking the charity to new audiences. Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable, along with strong existing connections.
Scope & Purpose:
The post holder is responsible for securing income and managing relationships with community groups, local businesses and volunteers. Building upon a supporter base you will develop income and awareness within the Midlands through a variety of fundraising activities.
Main Responsibilities:
- To implement the regional fundraising plan to raise income from individuals, community groups, business’, educational volunteers as agreed in the annual budget and meet targets in line with the Fundraising & Development strategy
- Build strong relationships with current and potential supporters including community groups, local businesses, individual donors and education providers
- Establish and manage fundraising volunteer support groups, as well as office and administrative volunteers, to support in delivering agreed income targets
- Develop and organise specific events and support external regional events
- Proactively seek new supporters and interesting ways to generate income from target audiences
- Be an excellent representative of CHICKS through talks, meetings with businesses, networking events
- Utilise fundraising campaigns consistently across the region
- Contribute to the production of a calendared annual community fundraising plan, and implement accordingly
- Ensure that donor and volunteer support is creatively and appropriately acknowledged
- Prepare reports on projects, write articles for newsletters, e-news and local media (supported by Marketing Team)
- Ensure up-to-date records are held on the Raisers Edge database and network folders at all times
- Continue to develop the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position
- Attend review meetings as required by your line manager
Person Specification:
- Previous fundraising, sales or marketing experience is desirable
- Experience of managing and/or working with volunteers is desirable
- The confidence to network and build beneficial relationships with existing supporters and potential supporters at all levels to develop and maintain income targets
- A creative, articulate and influential communicator, written and oral, with impactful and emotive public speaking skills
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a team player spirit and an ethos aligned to the charity
- Target driven, with a positive, problem-solving attitude
- The ability to use own initiative, be proactive and think strategically
- Good computer skills with the ability to use CRM database software (experience of a database is desirable)
- A demonstrated commitment to professional standards and applying industry best practice to all aspects of the role
- Existing connections in the Midlands and North are desirable
- Full, clean drivers licence and access to a car is essential
**Please note, once submitting your CV for this role and you are considered for interview, you will be sent a Job Pack and Application Form for completion in order to qualify for an interview. This is in compliance with our Safer Recruitment Policy.
Location: Home-based in Nottingham or Derby. Regular presence at our Daleside Retreat will be required.
Closing date for completed application: Midnight Sunday 27th October 2019
Interviews to be held week commencing 11th November 2019
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Permanent - Part Time - 22.5 hours per week
Shift Details: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Flexible within this time and open to discussion)
Based at Epworth House, Derby. Commutable from Nottingham, Burton-Upon-Trent and Loughborough.
Are you an engaging writer, who enjoys pulling together a winning case for support; able to prioritise your own workload and a passion for supporting people in later life?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role as a Community Fundraising Officer, where you will be helping to develop community fundraising at a large national charity.
You will provide valuable support and fundraising guidance through writing supporter journeys, community fundraising packs and product content. Internally you will build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels, in particular in our fundraising, chaplaincy and marketing teams to ensure community fundraising asks are in line with MHA's vital work, values and brand.
As a charity that cares for older people, you should be passionate about reducing loneliness and isolation and determined to make a difference for the 17,000 individuals we support across the country.
MHA is an inclusive and diverse employer and welcomes candidates to apply from all backgrounds, faiths and abilities.
In return for your commitment MHA offer 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays) Pension, Life Assurance and staff discount scheme.
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2019