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Corporate Fundraiser

Remote
£30,000 - £35,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Make a big impact with a dynamic small charity transforming lives in Africa. Join us to help ensure we reach everyone with water, sanitation & hygiene, leaving no one behind. 
 

Since 2004, Village Water has been dedicated to transforming lives in Africa by providing vital support in hygiene promotion, sanitation facilities, and safe water (WASH) in rural communities of Zambia and Mozambique. 

Working together with local partners, we strive to reach the most marginalised populations in rural villages, schools, and health centres, creating positive impacts on their health and empowering them with opportunities.  

As a small yet dynamic team, we pride ourselves on our personal touch and can-do approach. We need a creative and industrious person with excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with corporate supporters.   

Key information:  

Location: Remote working. (UK only) Must be able to attend a minimum of 5 mandatory meetings per year (includes overnight stay for 2-day meetings) at our office in Shrewsbury and occasional meetings elsewhere. 
Contract: Permanent.Full time 37.5 hours a week.  

Salary: Between £30,000 – £35,000 a year depending on experience. 

Benefits and entitlements:  Matched pension contributions - 7% of salary after probationary period, 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shut down.  

Reporting to:  Head of Fundraising, Village Water.  

Job Purpose  

To maximise income for Village Water’s work from corporates (UK and International) & to develop and manage your own portfolio of existing corporates and research and prioritise new opportunities ensuring high quality stewardship to secure ongoing support. This role will focus on networking, delivering compelling pitches to corporates, organise and support corporate fundraising events, preparing high-quality funding applications and reports, providing exceptional account management, and fostering cross-team collaboration. 

Responsibilities  

Corporate Fundraising 

  • Develop, implement, and sustain a dynamic corporate fundraising portfolio, maintaining a well-organised pipeline of funding opportunities. 

  • Attend and contribute to networking events, while actively organising events to foster relationships with new and existing corporate donors. 

  • Identify and pursue corporate funding opportunities by aligning proposals with companies' ESG policies, emphasising shared values and potential partnerships. 

  • Establish and nurture relationships with Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to unlock new support avenues. 

  • Work closely with colleagues to develop compelling proposals and reports that effectively communicate the organisation's impact and funding needs. 

  • Coordinate with monitoring and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, adhering to grant conditions and budget requirements. 

  • Maintain precise and well-managed donor information in the organisation’s database to facilitate efficient tracking and follow-up. 

  • Organise pop-up events for and with corporate partners to enhance engagement and visibility. 

  • Support fundraising team with social media content ideas that highlight our activities and showcases the impact. 

General 

  • Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, external suppliers, and local partners to advance organisational goals. 

  • Participate in and report during weekly team meetings and, when necessary, at Trustee meetings. 

  • Provide assistance for other fundraising initiatives as needed, promoting a collaborative work environment and supporting the overall fundraising efforts of the organisation. 

  • Ensure compliance with the organisation's safeguarding policies by completing all required training. 

Skills and experience: 

  • Demonstrated ability to secure funds from new corporate partners, with experience in winning awards exceeding £10,000. 

  • Confident and skilled in delivering presentations to a diverse range of supporters, whether in groups, individually, in person, or remotely. 

  • Proven experience in crafting persuasive cases for support and donor updates that motivate giving. 

  • Expertise in building and maintaining strong donor relationships to ensure sustained support. 

  • Strong writing skills for creating compelling cases for support and effectively presenting the organisation’s work to potential donors. 

  • Ability to develop, analyse, and interpret budgets and financial information. 

  • Proficient in using databases for fundraising performance analysis. 

Equality and Diversity 

Village Water is dedicated to promoting a workplace that embraces inclusivity, values diversity, and honours the unique contributions of its employees and partners. It ensures equal treatment for all individuals and encourages everyone to reach their full potential. 

Village Water is an advocate for disability inclusion, so if you require alternative application methods, please get in touch with us for further assistance. 

Application Instructions

Please only apply if you are legally entitled to work and currently live in the UK and can easily travel to Shrewsbury for in person meetings?

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Village Water View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

Better health, education and opportunity for everyone, through safe water, sanitation and hygiene.

Posted on: 30 October 2024
Closing date: 17 November 2024 at 23:30
Job ref: Corporate Fundraiser - 2024
Tags: Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising

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