Fundraising Officer

Ely Cambridgeshire Foodbank; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ely Cambridgeshire Foodbank is seeking a proactive Fundraising Officer to grow and diversify income through various fundraising activities. The role involves managing relationships with donors, planning events, and engaging with the community to secure the funds needed to support local services. Offering flexible hours and hybrid working, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Supportive, purpose-driven team

Opportunity to shape a new role

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising or relevant transferable skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver creative fundraising initiatives across various income streams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters and funders.
• Plan and deliver Ely Foodbank-led events.

Skills

Communication

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Education

Relevant experience in fundraising

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please send your CV and a well thought through covering letter (in one document please) detailing how you would develop the fundraising function and why your experience aligns with the role. Think of the cover letter as a fundraising approach based on the role spec and sell your skills and the value you will add! The cover letter should be no more than 2 A4 pages

Join our team and help power change in your local community.

Do you have a passion for making a difference? Are you a natural communicator, fundraiser, or relationship builder? We want to hear from you.

Ely Foodbank is a small, dynamic charity working to tackle hardship in our local communities. We don’t just provide emergency food—we also help people access financial support, essential non-food items, and advice services through our Hardship Fund.

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Fundraising Officer to help us grow and diversify our income. You’ll work across a range of fundraising activities—grant applications, individual giving, events, digital campaigns, and corporate support—helping us build sustainable funding so we can support more people in need.

Why work with us?

- Flexible hours and hybrid working

- Supportive, purpose-driven team

- Opportunity to shape a new role and make real impact

Job Description:

Reporting to: CEO

Location: Hybrid – remote with occasional travel to Ely and surrounding areas

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours/week

Contract: Initial fixed-term 12 months (with potential to extend if targets are achieved)

Start date: As soon as possible

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About Ely Foodbank:

Ely Foodbank is committed to supporting people facing hardship in our communities. While we are best known for our emergency food support, we are expanding our work to include financial resilience, advice services, and our Hardship Fund which helps clients with non-food essentials.

As a small, dynamic and growing charity, we are seeking a proactive and creative Fundraising Officer who can help us develop and deliver a diverse and sustainable fundraising strategy.

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Job Purpose

The Fundraising Officer will lead on generating income from a wide variety of sources, including community fundraising, individual giving, grant applications, events, and corporate partnerships. This role will play a key part in securing the funds needed to support our expanding services and help us meet growing demand.

Key Responsibilities:

Income Generation & Relationship Building

- Develop and deliver creative fundraising initiatives across various income streams (grants, individuals, events, corporates, community groups).

- Research and apply for funding from local trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters, funders, local businesses, and community organisations.

- Manage stewardship journeys to retain donors and encourage repeat giving.

- Create supporter journeys that encourage long-term relationships and increased giving.

Event Planning & Campaign Delivery

- Plan and deliver Ely Foodbank-led events and manage supporter involvement.

- Support third-party fundraising activities and provide fundraising toolkits.

- Attend community fairs, school assemblies, and local events to promote fundraising.

- Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns in line with Ely Foodbank’s calendar.

- Coordinate local fundraising events and campaigns including challenge events, seasonal campaigns, and third-party events.

- Provide support and guidance to community fundraisers and volunteers.

- Represent Ely Foodbank at local events, talks, and networking meetings.

Supporter & Community Engagement

- Build partnerships with schools, churches, businesses, and local groups.

- Deliver inspiring presentations and talks about the foodbank’s work.

- Support and recognise volunteers and fundraising champions in the community.

-- Use fundraising platforms (e.g., LocalGiving) to facilitate giving and track results.

- Identify opportunities for digital innovation in fundraising (e.g., QR codes, virtual events).

Administration & Compliance

- Ensure all supporter and donation data is accurately recorded and stored in line with GDPR.

- Track income, provide financial reports, and support gift aid processes.

- Liaise with finance colleagues to ensure proper reconciliation of donations.

- Monitor fundraising KPIs and adapt strategies based on performance insights.

Organisational Contribution

- Collaborate with colleagues across the foodbank to identify funding needs.

- Contribute to the development of the annual fundraising strategy and budgeting.

- Represent Ely Foodbank at local networking and sector events.

- Stay up to date with fundraising trends, regulations, and training opportunities.

- Create engaging fundraising content for email, website, and social media to drive online donations.

- Use tools such as JustGiving, Localgiving or other digital platforms to facilitate giving.

- Collaborate with CEO and colleagues to promote campaigns and celebrate supporter impact.

Monitoring, Reporting & Administration

- Maintain accurate records of donors, supporters, and income using CRM software (Monday.com).

- Monitor KPIs and report on fundraising progress to the CEO and Board.

- Ensure all fundraising activities are compliant with regulations and best practice (e.g. GDPR, Fundraising Code of Practice).

- Demonstrable experience of fundraising or relevant transferable skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organisational and project management skills.

- Proven ability to build relationships with donors, supporters, and external partners.

- Confident with digital tools including social media and CRM systems.

- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative.

- Alignment with Ely Foodbank’s mission and values.

- Experience with corporate, trust and grant fundraising.

- Experience in community fundraising or donor engagement.

- Knowledge of fundraising compliance and GDPR.

- Familiarity with CRM databases and digital platforms.

- Driving licence and access to a car.

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