Fundraising Executive

Job Description

Fundraising ExecutiveStaffordshire£35,000 - £40,0002 days per week in the office.We are looking for a strong fundraising manager to work for a fantastic organiastion.

• Develop an annual programme of events, including cultivation, stewardship and fundraising events, whether virtual or physical.
• Overall responsibility for the design, planning and implementation of all fundraising events.
• Work with the ambassadors as they support with the co-ordination, implementation and running of events and activities.
• Plan and promote fundraising activities for the general public
• Pitch for corporate support including commercial partnerships and sponsorship.
• To develop grant and legacy programmes
• To work with funeral directors for donations
• Develop the Trusts fundraising policy, incorporating current fundraising regulation.
• Ensure all charity fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.
• Build an excellent working relationship with existing donors, the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders who help promote the charity.
• Attend and participate in meetings when necessary.
• To report regularly to the Trustees, submitting accurate and up-to-date records of all fundraising activities and financial transactions as required.
• Ensure a good understanding of client business.
• Be responsible for client stock, ordering replacements and getting new quotes as required.
• Provide excellent customer service for clients and client customers, both over the telephone and by email, recording all necessary information, answering routine queries or escalating to the appropriate person.
• Provide support for clients across all admin areas, including but not limited to: Committee elections, clinical excellence awards, keeping committee records etc.
• Acquire a high-level understanding of legal, governance and data protection implications of support actions and escalate to a senior member of staff if unsure.
• Input and process association information with responsibility to review and improve processes as necessary.
• Plan and implement new support requirements.
• Implement and provide input on changes to client websites as required.
• Compile and disseminate client news and communications to relevant stakeholders as required
• Write and update Operation Manuals for all work processes.
• Provide administration support to your team leader as required
• Carry out ad-hoc tasks as requested by a team leader or senior manager

Skills:

• An experienced Fundraiser, or Fundraising Manager, working in a charity or in a community sector organisation.
• Confident overseeing a wide range of fundraising activities which will help achieve income targets.
• Ability to demonstrate experience of successful income generation through applications to local and national grant giving bodies and trusts.
• Work as part of a team as well as work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management, executive leadership and support staff.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Willing to travel with infrequent overnight stays.
• Ability to work under deadlines and prioritise.