Fundraising Officer

SongBird Survival; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading conservation charity in the UK seeks a Fundraising Officer to develop and implement multichannel fundraising appeals while cultivating donor relationships. The role includes managing campaigns and supporter communications to enhance contributions and membership retention. Candidates should have experience with fundraising strategies and a commitment to supporting wildlife conservation efforts. This part-time position offers flexibility, with a salary range of £30,000 to £34,000 pro rata, based in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience running fundraising appeals from planning through to evaluation.
• Strong relationship building and supporter stewardship skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and digital marketing platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on individual giving activity and deliver multichannel appeals.
• Develop and implement plans to market individual membership.
• Support the delivery and promotion of the weekly lottery.
• Create and deliver engaging donor communications.

Skills

Fundraising appeals management

Relationship building

CRM systems proficiency

Digital marketing platforms

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of fundraising regulations

Teamwork and independence

Job description

Fundraising Officer role at SongBird Survival

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Base pay range

Salary: £30,000 to £34,000 pro rata, starting salary up to £32,100 depending on experience

Location: Remote with a monthly co-working day in Diss, Norfolk (travel expenses paid)

Hours: 16 hours per week across a minimum of 3 days

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Midday on 9 January

Interview dates: 15 or 16 January

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow individual giving for a specialist conservation charity dedicated to protecting the UK’s wild songbird populations. You will lead on planning and delivering multichannel fundraising appeals, maximising income from individual giving, membership and selected fundraising products. You will develop engaging donor communications, improve supporter journeys and champion a data‑led approach to fundraising.

Working closely with colleagues in fundraising, supporter care, communications and operations, you will play a key part in stewarding supporters, increasing regular giving, strengthening membership retention and supporting the charity’s growing corporate partnerships and weekly lottery activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead on individual giving activity and deliver multichannel appeals from concept to evaluation
• Develop and implement plans to market individual membership and reduce attrition
• Support the delivery and promotion of the weekly lottery
• Contribute to developing corporate partnerships activity
• Test and implement new fundraising ideas to diversify income
• Create and deliver engaging donor communications and stewardship journeys
• Use data and digital tools to optimise campaigns and target key audiences
• Represent the charity at events and uphold fundraising regulations and best practice

About You

You will bring energy, creativity and a confident grasp of individual giving. You enjoy using data to shape decisions, you write well and you are comfortable managing multiple projects at once. You will thrive in a small, supportive team and be confident working independently.

You will have:

• Experience running fundraising appeals from planning through to evaluation
• Strong relationship building and supporter stewardship skills
• Experience using CRM systems and digital marketing platforms
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• A flexible, positive approach and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience with membership schemes or donor stewardship programmes
• Experience developing regular giving propositions or testing new fundraising activities
• Familiarity with corporate partnerships

About the Organisation

The charity is dedicated to protecting and conserving the UK’s wild songbird population through scientific research, public engagement and evidence‑based solutions. A small and ambitious team, they foster a friendly and supportive working culture focused on achieving meaningful impact. Staff are encouraged to bring new ideas, test approaches and help shape the future of the organisation.

Benefits include flexible working patterns, a TOIL policy, pension scheme and training opportunities.

Other roles you may have experience of could include; Individual Giving Officer, Membership Officer, Supporter Care Officer, Fundraising and Engagement Officer, Donor Relations Officer, Direct Marketing Officer, Regular Giving Officer, Communications and Fundraising Officer. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Marketing, Sales, and Other

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations