Community Fundraising Executive

HARRIS HILL; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HARRIS HILL in the North Midlands and Scotland region seeks a proactive fundraiser for a temporary, hands-on role. This hybrid position requires two days per week in Sheffield, with travel across the region to build relationships, deliver events and maximise supporter care.

You will lead community fundraising activity, manage CRM and donor records, and collaborate with internal teams to align campaigns and meet income targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community fundraising.
• Experience planning and delivering events.
• Strong CRM and donor data management.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a calendar of community fundraising events across the North Midlands and Scotland.
• Support and motivate fundraisers and supporters to maximise fundraising potential.
• Manage and update the CRM and donor database to ensure accurate recording of interactions, income and activity.
• Coordinate logistics for community events, including venues, volunteers and risk assessments.
• Develop fundraising materials and communications to engage supporters.

Skills

Community fundraising

CRM management

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in fundraising or related field

Institute of Fundraising certification

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Join a respected charity at a pivotal time and help grow vital community income across the North Midlands and Scotland. This is a hands-on role for a motivated fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, delivering events, and providing outstanding supporter care. Working on a hybrid basis with two days per week in Sheffield, you’ll play a key part in connecting local communities with a cause that makes a tangible difference.

About the Role:

You will lead and coordinate community fundraising activity across the North Midlands and Scotland, driving income through events, challenges and supporter-led initiatives. Working closely with local supporters, groups and partners, you will ensure every interaction is well-managed, recorded and maximised for long-term engagement. This temporary role will have a direct impact on the charity’s ability to fund services and reach more people in need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a calendar of community fundraising events and activities across the North Midlands and Scotland.
• Support, steward and motivate individual fundraisers, community groups and corporate supporters to maximise their fundraising potential.
• Manage and update the CRM and donor database to ensure accurate recording of supporter interactions, income and event activity.
• Coordinate logistics for community events, including venues, materials, volunteer support and risk assessments.
• Develop tailored fundraising materials and communications to engage and retain community supporters.
• Provide timely, high-quality supporter care, responding to enquiries and ensuring a positive experience at every touchpoint.
• Monitor income and activity performance, producing regular reports and insights to inform future planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align community fundraising with wider campaigns and brand messaging.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in community fundraising or a closely related fundraising role.
• Demonstrable track record in planning, managing and delivering fundraising events and activities.
• Strong CRM and donor database management skills, with experience of maintaining accurate records and generating reports.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a wide range of supporters.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities, capable of managing multiple projects across a wide geographic area.
• High standard of written and verbal communication, with confident presentation skills.
• Ability to work on a hybrid basis with two days per week in Sheffield and travel across the North Midlands and Scotland as required.
• Comfortable working to income targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working within a charity or non-profit fundraising team.
• Familiarity with fundraising regulations and best practice in supporter care.
• Experience of virtual or hybrid fundraising events and digital engagement.
• Knowledge of the North Midlands and Scotland fundraising landscape and local networks.
• Competence in using email marketing tools or basic design software to create supporter communications.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, events or a related field.
• Formal fundraising training or certification (e.g. Institute of Fundraising) preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in fundraising, events or supporter engagement.

If you are a proactive community fundraiser ready to make an immediate impact in a temporary role, we’d welcome your application. Join us and help strengthen community support across the North Midlands and Scotland.

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