Community Fundraiser

Job Description

Community FundraiserPlease note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing dateAlzheimers Society is the UKs leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.Community Fundraiser Responsibilities:We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join the Wales and West Midlands fundraising team at Alzheimer’s Society working remotely from home with occasional community outreach work. The environment is fast-paced, creative and diverse. Your primary focus is supporting our wonderful fundraising supporters, proactively securing new fundraising partners as well as performing a range of admin and database led tasks. You will be joining a team of five other community fundraisers covering and raising funds in their own areas as well as working with other teams and directorates to maximise relationship building and income generation.If you have a passion and skill for supporting volunteers, this is an exciting opportunity for you to build on your volunteer management experience, and truly make your mark in this rapidly expanding charity.Community Fundraiser Requirements:We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who has excellent experience of working with donors and volunteers. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has ideally worked within a similar role or can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience required in the job description.You will need to be an excellent communicator and confident in contacting supporters over the phone as well as giving presentations to various groups, associations and local businesses. You will need to demonstrate your ability to be a real team player, as well as having the ability to work well on your own initiative. This is a busy and demanding role often with conflicting deadlines so the ability to prioritise your workloads and have an organised, methodical approach is essential.You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers to deliver organisational objectives as well as a proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets and good working knowledge of budgets is also essential.The successful candidate will benefit from working in a dynamic and well-supported team where you will have a direct impact on the lives of people affected by dementia.About Alzheimer’s Society:Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in peoples lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimers Society.Position: Community FundraiserLocation: North Wales, Mid Wales & Newport (North Wales, Powys, Monmouthshire & Newport)Contract type: PermanentHours: Full time, 35 hours per weekSalary: £25,806 - £28,181 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)Closing Date: 13 May 2021Interview Date: 21 May 2021You may have experience of the following: Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Business Development, Legacy, Fundraiser, Volunteer Manager, Charities etc.Ref: 98838