Community Fundraiser

The Gingerbread Centre; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Community Fundraiser to join their dedicated team. This rewarding role involves engaging with community supporters and driving fundraising initiatives that make a real difference to vulnerable families. You will be responsible for identifying fundraising opportunities, cultivating relationships, and representing the charity to potential funders. If you have a strong background in fundraising or relevant skills, and a desire to contribute to meaningful change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising within the charity sector or transferable skills.
• Ability to develop a pipeline of prospects through to cultivation and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to engage community fundraisers across various regions.
• Drive fundraising efforts and raise awareness within the community.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to be part of a team that makes a difference to homeless and vulnerable families?

This is a rewarding role with diverse responsibilities. The position plays a vital part in supporting the Income Generation team and the charity as a whole, helping to raise awareness, engage community supporters, and drive fundraising efforts across our community income streams.

Overview

As a Community Fundraiser, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities to engage community fundraisers of all sizes across Stoke, Staffordshire, Newcastle Under Lyme, and Staffordshire Moorlands.

You will need:

• Experience in fundraising within the charity sector or transferable skills.
• The ability to develop a pipeline of prospects through to cultivation, application, and stewardship.
• Excellent research skills utilizing a wide variety of information sources and platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to and influence internal and external contacts at all levels, and to represent Gingerbread in person with potential funders.
• Demonstrable experience in developing and managing relationships with corporate partners, with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.