Charity Fundraising Executive

Hindawi Foundation; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charitable organization in Windsor is seeking a Charity Fundraising Executive to drive their fundraising efforts. This full-time role involves building donor relationships and writing proposals to expand the reach of their initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, excellent storytelling skills, and a passion for literature. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£36,000 per year, along with 28 days of leave.

Benefits

28 days of leave exclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to identify and engage donors effectively.
• Experience in charity fundraising and proposal writing.
• Knowledge of fundraising legislation.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain donor profiles and fundraising activities.
• Write compelling fundraising proposals and applications.
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Storytelling

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Job description

We would like to work with a Charity Fundraising Executive who will help shape and drive our fundraising function.

This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned international charitable publisher and make a significant impact by raising funds to expand Booktime's reach, which creates highly illustrated digital children's books and distributes them for free.

Responsibilities & objectives

Be a strong storyteller able to communicate passionately and persuasively in writing, verbally, via reports, and presentations.

Be comfortable talking about donations and handling sensitive information and situations with discretion.

Aid in creating and maintaining lists and databases of the profiles and fundraising activity of potential private donors, major donors, trusts, philanthropic institutions, and funds.

Write fundraising proposals and applications.

Building relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Work Experience

Record of identifying donors and raising money, including new business.

Experience working in the charity sector.

Up-to-date knowledge of fundraising legislation.

Behavioural Competencies: Quality-oriented while meeting deadlines, Excellent communication skills, Strong creative and critical thinking skills, Attention to detail, Flexibility and willingness to learn, Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.

About You

You will be a highly capable communicator with excellent relationship-building skills and someone who is comfortable working cross-culturally.

Experience in the education sector is desirable.

You will have a passion for books and the power of literature to change lives.

About Hindawi Foundation

The Hindawi Foundation is an established UK charity with a mission to inspire a love of reading and enable access to knowledge.

Booktime is one of the Foundation's main initiatives.

Our books are read by millions of people every year.

Location and Compensation

This is a full-time (35 hours a week) position working from the office in Windsor, UK.

The gross annual salary is £30,000-£36,000, depending on experience, and there are 28 days of leave, exclusive of bank holidays.