Funding Development Officer

Freelancingforgood; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Funding Development Officer to lead fundraising efforts in Northern Ireland. You will work to develop fundraising strategies, manage donor relations, and support event programming. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience in the fundraising sector. This is a remote position offering a salary of £38,400 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising or targeted communications.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Strong planning and organization in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a fundraising plan for Northern Ireland.
• Support the Philanthropy event programme.
• Manage major donor relationships to grow income.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Outstanding communication skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Negotiation and collaboration skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Funding Development Officer to lead the development and delivery, raising funds to support Woodland Trust priorities and specific projects focused within Northern Ireland.

Overview:

• Full-time role
• Location: Remote (Northern Ireland)
• Language: English
• Salary: £38,400 per year
• Applications closing: 6th December

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to raise funds and support for Woodland Trust priorities and specific projects focused within Northern Ireland. This will include direct support through strategic fundraising plans and delivery for the Faughan Valley Treescape, as well as package projects and complete regional activity aligned to organisational priorities, meeting fundraising targets and KPIs.

The role is interesting, varied and will include the management of a bespoke major donor portfolio (individuals and organisations), developing new opportunities and relationships via grant applications, legacies including blended giving, partnerships as well as event lead and support.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Northern Ireland team to create, implement and deliver an agreed Northern Ireland fundraising plan for all relevant areas including Treescapes and consideration of relevant Acquisitions.
• Support the Philanthropy event programme, across Northern Ireland and wider UK, by creating, leading and maximising opportunities as appropriate.
• Identify, develop and build effective relationships, holding appropriate Project Fundraiser roles internally and externally to grow income, on a restricted and unrestricted basis as the Northern Ireland contact for fundraising colleagues, including the creation of proposals, and supportive collateral.
• Lead the development and implement funding plans for the Faughan Valley landscape scale initiative, acting as an internal advocate across Fundraising Department to secure funds for project delivery.
• Research, identify, influence, build, develop and manage a portfolio/pipeline of Major Donors (prospects and existing) and prospective legacy pledgers to grow numbers, improve loyalty, increase income, and recognise the importance of blended giving across Philanthropy.
• Work with the Partnerships team to identify, and develop appropriate business options, both through new and existing partnerships, maximising key opportunities.
• Fundraise from a diverse range of regional appeals and local grant sources eg landfill communities fund, local authorities, and lottery. Working closely with colleagues in the Grants team, Central Operational team and CARS Director to submit bids against budgeted Estate works and plans as well as all areas of work within Northern Ireland including outreach.

Role Requirements

Essential

• Experience of working in fundraising/third sector or in a targeted communications environment
• Outstanding communication skills – must be confident and comfortable communicating through formal and informal methods to engage and inspire a range of audiences and individuals
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills gained in a busy, target drive environment.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills along with partnership work, enthusiasm and strong influencing and networking skills
• Ability to travel frequently to meetings, woodland visits and events both within Northern Ireland and less frequently across the UK. With visits to the UK head office in Grantham. All of which may require overnight stays, as appropriate
• IT literate, experience of Microsoft office and database management
• Full clean driving licence

Desirable

• Proven ability to secure commitment from individuals at all levels, including major donations.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen, understanding relevant markets.

Person specification:

• Communicate effectively
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Build effective and developmental relationships
• Lead fundraising approaches
• Be able to challenge
• Improve ways to influence and seek new opportunities
• Initiate ways to evolve and develop
• Adapt
• Prioritise for impact
• Ensure effective decision making
• Inspire and influence others
• Think strategically and connect to the bigger picture
• Consider ways to ensure maximum results

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form.