Regional Fundraisers

Job Description

Regional Fundraisers permanent, full time Salary £30,000 per annum Global charity, World Horse Welfare are seeking experienced regional fundraisers to join their team in the UK to work with local communities to support the work of the organisation. WorldHorse Welfare’s values are grounded in pragmatism and compassion as it strives to support and strengthen the horse-human partnership in all its guises through a combination of care, research, education and influence. The charity promotes and protects welfareacross the full spectrum of the equine world including horses in need, sport and leisure horses, and horses used in work and production. The Regional Fundraisers role is to mobilise and maximise local fundraising activities in order to raise income to supportthe work of the charity. Working to the Director of Fundraising and with other senior fundraising staff, develop and implement a comprehensive regional fundraising strategy to maximize income generation and donor engagement within the region. You will be requiredto be proactive within your area to identify opportunities for fundraising and raise awareness of the Charity as well as identify, cultivate, and grow relationships with community groups, schools, individuals, and corporate donors within the region, focusingon donor retention and growth. You will also organise and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives within your region, including virtual and in-person events when applicable. This is a home-based role covering a designated geographical areawhich you are required to live within, or be willing and able to relocate to. There will be extensive travel across the region with the potential to be based in a local visitor centre at least 2 days per week. Regions Scotland – within 50-mile radius of Aboynein Aberdeenshire South East – within a 50 mile radius of Snetterton, Norfolk South West – withing a 50 mile radius of Somerton, Somerset North East – within a 50 mile radius of Blackpool, Lancashire We are looking for someone with experience in fundraisingwith a track record of successful donor cultivation and relationship management. You will have a good knowledge of the local community in your region and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office to support your work You will be a natural project managerwith the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. You will need strong networking and interpersonal skills. You will work in a flexible and collaborative manner and be willing to travel within your designated area and across the UK as required. Benefitsinclude a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme, a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year) and death in service. World Horse Welfare iscommitted to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ and disabled people. World HorseWelfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values. Please ensure you state in your application which region you are applying for. To apply please click the applybutton. Closing date for applications: Friday 9th February 2024