Fundraising Officer

TN United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Fundraiser/Bid Writer to join their team. This role involves developing innovative fundraising strategies, building strong relationships with donors, and executing impactful fundraising events. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising and grant writing, along with excellent communication skills. Join a friendly and supportive team dedicated to empowering young people and their communities. Flexible working options and a range of perks make this an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Access to Health and Fitness Space

Counselling and Wellbeing Support

Discounts on High-Street Brands

Access to Programmes Free of Charge

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising with a proven track record.
• Experience in writing and submitting grant proposals and fundraising applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising plans to meet targets.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors.

Skills

Fundraising Strategies

Grant Writing

Relationship Building

Event Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Degree or Equivalent Qualification

Job description

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Empowr-U CIC is dedicated to empowering young people and their communities by providing support, education, and resources to help them take control of their physical, social and mental health and well-being. We work with community groups, schools, and other organisations to deliver our work and create a more supportive, inclusive society for young people and communities across Coventry and beyond.

Position Overview:

• As the Fundraiser/Bid Writer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet our fundraising goals.
• You will identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organisations, and build strong partnerships that align with the organisation's values and mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement fundraising plans and strategies to meet fundraising targets.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organisations.
• Diversify Empowr-U's funding streams to include multiple forms
• Lead any freelance or bid writers that we work with, setting clear objectives.
• Develop in-kind funding streams that complement our work
• Write and submit grant proposals and fundraising applications.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Manage donor and sponsor relationships and ensure their ongoing engagement.
• Work closely with the team to develop engaging content for fundraising campaigns.
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fundraising regulations and guidelines.
• Write successful grant funding applications for Empowr-U and third-party organisations

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising.
• Proven track record of achieving fundraising targets.
• Experience in writing and submitting grant proposals and fundraising applications.
• Experience in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of fundraising principles and techniques.
• Ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of relevant fundraising regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent qualification would be useful to demonstrate ability in written communication, but other ways of demonstrating this could be equally as important.

Salary, Hours and Perks:

• Part-time or full-time can be considered.
• The salary is £25k-£32,500 pro rata, dependent on experience and qualifications. If you are currently in a higher salaried role this can be discussed at the interview.
• Additional bonuses are available based on performance.
• Potential additional commision-based work
• Some homework can be discussed.
• Flexible working can be discussed.
• Friendly and supportive team
• Discounts on high-street brands
• Access to all of our programmes, free of charge
• Access to health and fitness space within our centre
• Access to counselling and wellbeing support

Empowr-U CIC is committed to promoting equality and diversity.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.