Fundraising Officer

YMCA Dulverton Group; Tilney All Saints; On-site; GBP 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Tilney All Saints is seeking a Fundraising Officer to enhance unrestricted funding streams and raise its profile. Responsibilities include organizing fundraising events, developing business partnerships, and maintaining relationships with supporters. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in fundraising and marketing, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the organization's values.

Benefits

60% discount on childcare fees

Free and discounted places at Day Camps

Free gym membership

Health Insurance for staff working over 16 hours

Monthly raffle

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience of working to budgets and plans.
• Proven track record of fundraising initiatives and successes.
• Demonstrable understanding and up-to-date knowledge of fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Host fundraising events to assist unrestricted income.
• Assist in developing new revenue sources.
• Build relationships with donors and fundraisers.
• Report on fundraising activities against targets.

Skills

Fundraising qualification or relevant experience

Ability to develop internal and external working relationships

Good written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter with enthusiasm and creativity

Direct marketing skills

Education

At least 2 years of experience in fundraising

Tools

MS software

All social media platforms

Job description

Title: Fundraising Officer

Hours: 16 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,083.62 (FTE) per annum

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date for applications in the event that suitable candidates are identified and appointed.

Benefits

• 60% discount on childcare fees for children up to 3 years of age
• 20% discount on childcare for children over 3 for non-funded hours
• 1 night free stay at one of the YMCA Hotels
• Free and discounted places for children attending Day Camps
• 28 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays per year for full-time staff
• Staff Pension
• Free parking
• Free Gym membership – George Williams Centre, Bridgwater or The Beach Hotel Minehead
• Health Insurance for those staff working over 16 hours per week
• Charity Worker’s Discount at certain high street stores
• Training budget
• Monthly raffle
• Mental Health Support
• Access to Occupational Health Assessment
  
  

Purpose

The post holder will increase the provision of unrestricted funding streams to enable YMCA DG to carry out its objects and increase opportunities for developing new and existing projects, and raise our profile.

Responsible For

The post holder will be responsible for raising unrestricted funds for YMCA DG from fundraising, grants/trusts and developing over key income streams (donations, legacies, corporate etc.); and raising the profile of YMCA Dulverton Group and the work it does.

Main Responsibilities

Fundraising

• Host a number of fundraising events annually to assist unrestricted income and raise profile.
• Assist in developing new revenue sources through appropriate business or community partnerships.
• Work with fundraising groups and supporters in ways that encourage and support people to encourage long-term support and fundraising.
• Provide supporters with a wide range/choice of how they fundraise and work with YMCA DG.
• Build effective and long lasting relationships with donors, fundraisers and corporate’s.
• Research, identify and pursue new sources of potential corporate income.
• Liaise with local business to raise our profile and promote sponsorship, volunteering and other forms of support.
• Gathering and disseminating funding information from weekly bulletins, updates and other online resources.
• Assist with research, writing and specific tasks on large-scale bids and tenders as required.
• Compiling and sending out information packs to potential donors and supporters which raise YMCA Dulverton Group’s profile.
• Fundraising and raise profile.
  
  

Administration and Communication

• Report on the progress of fundraising activities against targets. Compile statistics and maintain financial records, keep timely and accurate records of all donor activities.
• Deliver highly effective presentations at fundraising events, meetings or public places.
• Provide fundraising content, events and activities to the Head of Marketing and Communications to promote.
• Provide a high level of donor care through acknowledgement to develop relationships.
• Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to review web pages for appeals and events to ensure they are kept up to date, make recommendations for improvements.
• Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to provide information on events and supporters for press releases and liaise with press at events.
• Contribute to social media during fundraising events.
• Engage key stakeholders through advertising, direct mail, events and new media campaigns.
• Review and edit existing fundraising materials for marketing effectiveness.
• Develop strong relationships with a wide range of individual and organisational contacts to ensure ongoing and developing support.
  
  

Sales Strategy

• To develop an annual sales plan in conjunction with the Executive Team that meets the commercial needs of the Association.
  
  

Fundraising Strategy

• To oversee the implementation of the Fundraising Strategy providing hands on support for bid writing and other fundraising approaches.
• To oversee capital fundraising campaigns.
  
  

Health and Safety

• In carrying out this role you have a duty (under Health and Safety legislation) to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and that of others. This implies taking positive steps to understand the hazards in the workplace, to comply with safety rules and procedures and to ensure that nothing you do, or fail to do, puts yourself or others at risk. This includes managing a safe and secure environment for people who use our services.
• This duty includes checking that any person entering YMCA Dulverton Group property has a right to do so and their visit is recorded in accordance with YMCA Dulverton Group procedures.
  
  

General

• To maintain and develop up-to-date professional knowledge and skills through training, reading and other such activities and to incorporate the same into practice.
• work across the organisation to build a learning culture and positive working environment.
• To maintain and demonstrate a commitment to YMCA Dulverton Group’s Vision, Values and strategic aims and objectives and ensure all activities reflect the values of YMCA Dulverton Group.
• Managing health and safety issues in your area of responsibility in line with the relevant section(s) of the Health and Safety Policy.
• Complying with YMCA Dulverton Group’s GDPR, confidentiality and information security policies at all times.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role of Fundraising Officer.
• Occasional meetings and social events will require working evenings and weekends.
  
  

Our values

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our organisational values which are;

• Value the Individual – Respect others, ourselves and the people we work with in all that we do
• Giving of our best – Showing commitment in our work and to enable young people
• Caring Deeply – Have a passion for the work we carry out
• Providing Creative Solutions – Show innovation in the approaches we take in supporting young people
• Communicate authentically and truthfully – Show openness in our dealings and approaches to people
  
  

YMCA Dulverton Group is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and adults at risk and promoting their welfare. The YMCA Dulverton Group, therefore, expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS Disclosure in respect of the Adults/Children’s Workforce.

Person Specification

Qualifications And Experience

• Fundraising qualification or relevant experience (at least 2 years).
• Experience of working to budgets and plans.
• Knowledge of all social media platforms.
• Experience of the voluntary or not for profit sector.
• Proven track record of fundraising initiatives and successes.
• Demonstrable understanding and up-to-date knowledge of fundraising strategies.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to develop internal and external working relationships.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Able to engage audiences using a range of communication tools.
• Direct marketing skills – devising and delivering social media and print campaigns.
• Interpersonal skills, sufficient to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and external stakeholders.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Time and project management skills.
• Competent user of MS software.
  
  

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to YMCA Dulverton Group’s Values.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision.
• Team player, with ability to build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.
• Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of work.
• Takes personal responsibility and accountability and able to make well informed balanced decisions taking account of risk.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach taking responsibility for areas of work and finding solutions.
• Anticipates need for change, proactively introducing systems to bring about improvements in effectiveness and efficiency.
• Is adaptable to change/embraces and welcomes change.
• Able to develop strong positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate a clear commitment to excellent in all areas of delivery.
• High levels of honesty, integrity and discretion.
  
  

Other Requirements

• YMCA Dulverton Group is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and adults at risk and promoting their welfare. The YMCA Dulverton Group, therefore, expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS Disclosure in respect of the Adults/Children’s Workforce.
• This candidate must be committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• May be required to attend occasional evening meetings.
• Have a driving licence and access to a car.
  
  

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We are striving to be a care leaver friendly employer, and because of this, if you wish to disclose that you are care experienced, we guarantee you an interview as long as you meet the minimum requirements for the role. Following this, we also offer constructive feedback on your application process.

For more information about YMCA Dulverton Group, Please click on this link to our website https://www.ymca-dg.org/