Community Fundraiser

Job Description

Community Fundraiser (Flexible within Wales)Reference: FEB20229165Location: Flexible in WalesSalary: £22,986 - £25,500 Per AnnumBenefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life AssuranceDuration: Until 31st December 2022This is a fantastic opportunity to join our successful Fundraising and Communications team in RSPB Cymru; helping to raise vital funds to continue our work to save nature.RSPB is the largest nature conservation charity in Europe, with over one million members. We work to achieve a better world for both nature and people, where biodiversity loss has halted, and human actions ensure the sustainable management of the planetsnatural resources. We provide opportunities for people to enjoy and learn about the natural world and for young people to develop an understanding of environmental issues and wildlife.Many people have found solace in nature throughout the Covid 19 pandemic, and there is enhanced recognition of just how important and precious nature is. The need to act amidst the nature and climate emergency is clear. This role will help facilitate positiveimpact on nature and help RSPB Cymru and people of Wales play an active part in tackling this twin crisis.What does the role involveYour work will include motivating and inspiring individuals to fundraise for RSPB Cymru through a range of ways. As a key part of the fundraising team, you will support the delivery of fundraising targets as well as developing other ways to involve peoplein fundraising for RSPB Cymru. You will also have specific responsibility for income generation from volunteer networks using our popular pin badges.Crucial to your role will be building a strong and lasting relationship with colleagues and volunteers, positively engaging with members of the public and maximising all fundraising opportunities from communities across Wales. This can include activitiesand events, online fundraising, engaging with projects and creatively growing support for our nature reserves.If you are approachable, organised, enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to contributing to the conservation of some of Waless most precious wildlife, then we want to hear from you!Key result areas:

• Meet or exceed agreed income targets to help support RSPBs work in line with key performance indicators
• Provide leadership and management to a network of volunteer fundraisers to help achieve community fundraising income targets
• Provide excellent customer service to existing and potential supporters so that more people take an active part in helping to save nature

What we need from youWe are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised individual to lead our community fundraising operation in Wales. As a good communicator, you will be happy recruiting and motivating a large group of mostly remotely based volunteers from across Wales.Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Ability to communicate to a wide range of audiences both in writing and face to face
• Able to provide direction, energy and capability in order to lead and manage volunteer fundraisers
• Ability to manage high performance as well as poor performance amongst volunteer fundraisers
• Good level of numeracy in order to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change
• Able to deliver high level of customer service to a variety of audiences
• Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office range of package including word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Recruitment, selection and management of volunteers
• Managing an income budget and monitoring expenditure such as travel, subsistence and materials
• Proven experience of raising funds for a voluntary organisation or securing sales in a corporate environment against agreed income targets

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Experience of working with volunteer fundraisers for a charity
• Understanding of charity sector and associated fundraising techniques
• Working knowledge of relevant Institute of Fundraising and Charities Act regulations and guidelines relating to volunteer fundraising
• Ability to understand and speak Welsh

Additional information

• This role will require occasional weekend and evening working
• This role will require travel within the UK
• This role can be based at either the RSPB Bangor or Cardiff offices. There is also the option to work from home within Wales.
• Please note that the RSPB is committed to social inclusion and diversity. We warmly encourage people from all parts of the community to apply for this opportunity and be part of our diverse movement to save nature.
• RSPB Cymru is a bilingual organisation, and all staff and volunteers must show a commitment to work in a fully bilingual environment.

Closing Date: 23:59, Mon 28th Feb 2022To Apply and for more information:If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the button to be directed to our website.No agencies please.

Keyskills :
CommunicationsCustomer ServiceFundraisingOrganisational SkillsEngaging People