Fundraising Coordinator Part Time

As a Fundraising coordinator at Be Free Young Carers, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s financial sustainability and growth. You will be responsible for developing creative fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors and local partners, and organising engaging events to generate vital support for young carers. This position offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

·        Community fundraising

o   Develop and implement a community fundraising strategy.

o   Recruit, support, and retain community fundraisers and volunteers.

o   Build partnerships with local schools, clubs, faith groups, and businesses.

o   Manage fundraising campaigns and community events.

·        Individual giving

o   Develop and implement the individual giving strategy (including regular giving, cash appeals, and digital fundraising).

o   Plan and manage multi-channel campaigns (email, direct mail, social media, SMS, PPC).

o   Oversee donor acquisition, retention, and reactivation programmes.

·        Data Management & Reporting

o   Enter, track, and reconcile donations and pledges

o   Generate reports on fundraising performance, donor activity, and campaign outcomes

o   Ensure compliance with data privacy and gift-processing standards

·        Administrative & Team Support

o   Provide administrative support to the development team as needed

o   Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, and internal coordination

o   Collaborate with communications, finance, and program staff to support fundraising goals

Person Specification

·        Experience with fundraising for charity.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build rapport and inspire people.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities to manage schedules, records, and tasks.
• Adaptability, as charity roles can be varied and require managing a wide range of duties.
• A commitment to the charity's cause is often a key requirement.

This job description is not intended to be comprehensive but indicative. Responsibilities may very from time to time, depending on the needs of the organization.