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Community Fundraising Officer

Remote
£29,450 per year
Full-time
Permanent
This job is closed.
Job description

Location: Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London

Salary: £29,450 per year (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94, if eligible)

Length of contract:  Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Closing date: We reserve the right to adapt the advert at any time per organisational circumstances and to close this vacancy early for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis

 

Who are Women’s Aid?  

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.   

 

Purpose of the Community Fundraising Officer role:                     

As Community Fundraising Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in nurturing relationships with existing and prospective supporters, as well as overseeing a portfolio of community fundraising events and activities  in order to increase donations. Attending fundraising events and networking will be a key part of the role, paired with a thorough understanding of Women’s Aid work, business plans and strategic priorities.

 Key duties and responsibilities of the Community Fundraising Officer:

  • To be responsible for a rolling calendar of events and activities. Providing fundraisers with tailored stewardship, resources, ideas and recognition for their event to maximise income and cultivate them to become a long-term supporter of Women’s Aid.
  • To assist with the development and production of a range of fundraising stewardship materials including posters, our fundraising newsletter and annual thank you to donors.
  • To work closely with key internal stakeholders both to understand and be able to package up their work into clear compelling asks for all stewardship documents.
  • To ensure appropriate means of monitoring and evaluation of fundraising events and activities are established to feed into the fundraising team’s KPIs.
  • To use the fundraising database to produce reports and analyse success rates, to feed into the fundraising strategy.
  • To take responsibility for purchasing places for events through raising Purchase Orders and invoices where appropriate.
  • To develop and manage relationships with fundraisers, encouraging the to become long term supporters of Women’s Aid.

What we are looking for in our Community Fundraising Officer:

  • Knowledge of feminism, domestic abuse and the role of Women’s Aid
  • Understanding of social media channels and their audiences
  • Experience of using a CRM
  • Fundraising background with proven experience of having met/exceeded targets
  • Excellent computer and written skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail
  • Experience of building and maintaining strong relationships 

Benefits of joining us as our Community Fundraising Officer include:

  • Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.
  • Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
  • Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
  • Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
  • Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply?   

  • Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.   
  • Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).  

NB:

  • Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010
  • If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.   
  • All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
  • Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.   
  • Please read our Single Sex Statement on our website
  • Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.
Posted by
Women's Aid Federation England View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 30 August 2024
Closed date: 26 September 2024 at 16:22
Tags: Fundraising, Community Fundraising

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