Relationship Fundraiser

St Nicks; York; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a motivated relationship fundraiser to shape the future of their fundraising efforts. This exciting part-time role involves developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies, engaging with donors, and building long-term relationships to support vital community work. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, working closely with the leadership team to maximize income and donor engagement. If you're passionate about making a difference and have experience in fundraising, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in relationship fundraising and donor engagement.
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate fundraising strategies to maximize income.
• Engage potential supporters and ensure excellent donor care.
• Manage fundraising budgets and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Relationship Fundraising

Donor Engagement

Fundraising Strategy Development

Budget Management

Public Speaking

Education

Degree in Marketing or Related Field

Professional Fundraising Qualification

Job description

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We areseekinga motivated and experienced relationship fundraiser to join our team.This is a new role for theorganisation, and we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who havea good levelof experience in relationship fundraising who can support us to develop our unrestricted fundraising. A successful candidate would hitthe ground running with fundraising activity as well as helping to shape the future of fundraising for St Nicks by supporting with the development of a fundraising strategy.This isa really excitingopportunity to shape the future of fundraising for a highly regarded andwell-establishedcharity, allowing us to sustain and develop ourmuch-neededwork in the city.

Job Title

Contract Type

This role is initially for a 2-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on the success of the role.

Hours

21-28 hours per week, negotiable. This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning and Strategy

• To develop, implement and continually evaluate the fundraising strategy and associated income to maximise income and donor engagement.
• To research and identify new fundraising opportunities and activities across York.
• To keep ahead of latest fundraising trends, best practice and learnings across the sector.
• To develop a package of fundraising options, making it easy for potential donors to support St Nicks. This could include membership, regular giving and corporate partnerships.

Relationship building and retention

• Research, Identify and engage potential supporters who may wish to engage with St Nicks.
• Provide excellent donor care, ensuring the needs and expectations of existing and potential donors are met and exceeded in order to maximise fundraising income, and build long-term support for St Nicks.
• Ensure all current stakeholders and supporters are properly stewarded and communicated with, and that they receive relevant information about the impact of their existing support and maximising opportunities for further support.
• Set up, meet, and follow up approaches to people and companies, working closely with the CEO.
• Build support from volunteers in our fundraising work, ensuring they feel valued, informed, and engaged.

Marketing and engagement

• Work closely with the wider St Nicks team to understand our work and communicate this effectively to potential supporters and donors.
• Work collaboratively with marketing and communications colleagues to develop required
• materials to inspire and encourage fundraising.
• Develop new, creative, and compelling stories about St Nicks which can be used for a range of communications and fundraising activity.
• To speak publicly about St Nicks to all areas of the community, including schools, businesses, organisations and individuals to audiences of all sizes.
• To lead on, with support from the marketing and comms officer, our flagship events (3 per year).

Management and compliance

• To efficiently manage the Fundraising income and expenditure budget.
• Ensure we comply with all regulations and best practices in relation to charity fundraising and communications.
• Work closely with the leadership team to ensure that fundraising activity is complementing their work and existing relationships.
• Store all donor data in line with GDPR requirements.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• To work with the CEO to develop effective monitoring and evaluation tools.
• To produce monthly stats on KPIs.
• To produce bi-monthly reports for the board of trustees.
• Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team, Board and AGM meetings as required, answering the phone, dealing with enquiries from the public, communicate effectively with colleagues ensuring all necessary information is passed on.
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of all information acquired especially with regard to organisational and programme development, donors and beneficiaries.
• To take responsibility for being up to date with current policies and procedures and to adhere to these.
• Keeping updated and being involved with the orchestration of organisational changes and developments through discussions with the CEO and colleagues at staff meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment and good housekeeping practices at all times.
• All other reasonable duties as required in the delivery of this post.

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter [e-mail] how you meet the criterial outlined in the person specification.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 21stMay 2025

If you would like to find out more about St Nicks or the fundraiser role before applying, we welcome an informal conversation with our CEO, Vicky. To book a call please [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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  Other

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