Corporate & Community Fundraiser

Job Description

Corporate & Community FundraiserSalary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience Location: Inspire Youth Zone in Chorley.Benefits: This position offers a 3% employer contribution to pension, 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), access to OnSides Talent Academy for training, a day off on your birthday, gym access, subsidised meals, parking permitssubsidised by Inspire, staff uniform.Do you want to use your relationship building skills to support a charity which supports and champions the young people of LancashireChorley Youth Zone, named Inspire by young people, has been providing a safe space for the young people in Chorley to grow and discover their passions and purpose for the past 5 years. While it is a locally run, independent charity, it is part of the OnSideYouth Zone network, which provides support to young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas in the country.The youth zone is packed with equipment and resources for young people to use to develop new skills and try new activities, and their team of qualified youth workers provide support to vulnerable young people with a range of challenges they may face. TheYouth Zone is more than just its amazing equipment; its real impact comes from the exceptional youth work that remains at the core of what the youth zone is all about. Inspire wants to do just that; inspire young people to find themselves and feel as if theybelong to something bigger.About the Role This role is central to supporting the wider Partnerships Team. Your main responsibilities will involve cultivating relationships with corporate supporters, businesses, and individuals, and inspiring and engaging with these supporters and the local community.You will also be involved in coordinating fundraising events from the very beginning to their delivery, considering budgets, logistics, and sponsorship.The Corporate and Community Fundraiser will take full ownership of the supporter programme, drawing in new donors and helping existing donors feel well informed and appreciated. You will increase awareness of Inspire Youth Zone through attending events,meetings, and building relationships.About YouThis position will suit someone who has experience in community, corporate/events fundraising, or transferable skills in sales, business development, events or relationship building. Youll be a strong communicator, with the ability to gather, understandand present information in a clear, concise manner. You will be autonomous, resilient, and focused, and believe in the power of excellent youth work.If this role piques your interest, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People who will be happy to provide lots more information including how to apply.Deadline: 9am on 15th FebruaryInterviews: Interviews will be held on the 21st/22nd February on siteCharity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriageand civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.