VACANCY: MyVision Oxfordshire – Community and Events Fundraiser

ocva.org; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking a Community and Events Fundraiser to lead efforts in engaging with the community and supporting fundraising activities. The role involves managing multiple events and building relationships with supporters. This position requires flexibility in hours and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in fundraising initiatives across Oxfordshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with community members and building relationships.
• Knowledge of fundraising trends and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple fundraising activities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the community and build relationships with supporters.
• Manage fundraising activities including events and appeals.
• Work with the team to promote fundraising events.

Skills

Community engagement

Fundraising activities management

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

VACANCY: MyVision Oxfordshire – Community and Events Fundraiser

Job title: Community and Events Fundraiser

Role summary: As a Community and Events Fundraiser for MyVision Oxfordshire, you will be playing an integral part of the fundraising team, leading on our work with supporters in the community and supporting the team to fulfil its income targets.

Job location: Home based, with travel requirements across Oxfordshire

Hours: 21 per week (flexible working arrangements available, including term-time only)

Contract: Permanent (6-month probationary period)

Main Duties:

• Engage with the community and build relationships with our supporters.
• Manage current portfolio of fundraising activities including Firewalk, Walk Oxford, and events in the community such as bucket collections.
• Support other fundraising activities including winter appeal and summer raffle.
• Work with our Communications Officer and other colleagues to promote fundraising events and initiatives.
• Represent MyVision Oxfordshire at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility.
• Develop and maintain database, ensuring accurate records of supporter interactions, contributions, and preferences.
• Stay informed about fundraising trends, regulations, and best practices – with Fundraising Everywhere membership to support this.

Other duties:

• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Attend relevant training.
• Be an ambassador for MyVision and help us to reach out, grow and continue to support visually impaired people across Oxfordshire.
• Other reasonable duties set out by your line manager or the Chief Executive.
• Due to the nature of the role, there will be a need to work outside normal hours e.g. weekends and evenings. Any such requirements will be planned and agreed with line manager well in advance.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website here.