Job Title: Fundraising & Partnerships Officer
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Responsible to: Fundraising and Communications Manager
Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday (Including occasional evening and weekend work)
Hybrid working available
Salary: £24,500 - £27,100 depending on experience.
To apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter. Please make sure your covering letter clearly demonstrates your expertise and how you meet the role requirements. This should be a minimum of 500 words and not exceed 2 pages.
About Us
Falcon Support Services are a charity providing supported accommodation and community projects to those that are homeless, at risk of homelessness or vulnerable across Leicestershire.
This exciting role is new, and we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, self-motivated, energetic, and proactive individual who can demonstrate a real passion for fundraising and who can grow and manage relationships with a portfolio of Business Champions.
Role Purpose
Fundraising is an integral focus of income generation for the charity and this post will be responsible for delivering the Fundraising Strategy for the charity, focusing heavily on corporate partnerships and networking as well as supporting in-person and virtual events.
Networking and growing our corporate supporter base are key elements of this role and requires a high level of trust and autonomy. Seeking out new networking events and opportunities and reaching out to businesses via multiple channels including in-person, email, telephony, and social media.
Main Responsibilities
1. Community Fundraising
* Assist the Head of Fundraising to develop and deliver the charity's Fundraising Strategy.
* Raise funds for our cause and regularly meet fundraising targets.
* Plan and lead agreed innovative Community fundraising events and activities.
* Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, and gift bags.
* Develop a year-round program of engaging third-party events and fundraising challenges.
* Develop and maintain a database of supporters, donors, and potential funders.
* Seek out and develop relationships with community/faith groups and clubs.
* Support the stewardship journey for individual donors, ensuring smooth communications and follow-ups.
* Monitor progress and impact of fundraising drives.
* Coordinate, prepare, and submit grant/trust applications for funding as agreed with the manager.
* Support Managers with project evaluation and completion of end-of-project reports.
* Contribute to the Fundraising Sub-Committee.
* Contribute to Fundraising reports for SMT and Board of Trustees.
* Attend and support fundraising activities, events, collection days, challenges, etc.
1. Partnerships
* Contribute to the development and delivery of the charity's corporate fundraising Strategy.
* Represent the charity in various settings including presentations, networking groups, exhibitions, and events.
* Seek out new networking opportunities and support current networks.
* Research and identify potential donors/corporate sponsorship.
* Reach out to new businesses to sign up as Business Champions or participate in fundraising activities.
* Manage corporate contact database and ensure regular updates and contact with corporate partners.
* Contribute to media activities.
* Submit specific partnership content to the communications officer for newsletters and website news submissions.
* Contribute to a quarterly internal company newsletter.
* Assist in internal communications throughout the charity.
* Establish links to community groups/faith groups and organizations.
* Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships/business champions.
1. General
* Contribute to excellent team spirit and cooperative working across all teams.
* Undertake additional duties that are reasonably commensurate with the level of this post.
* Attend any training and/or meetings as required by the job role.
* Promote a positive image of Falcon Support Services.
* Ensure compliance with Group Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety policies.
* Comply with the Financial Regulations of the charity.
* Disclose all criminal convictions and comply with a Criminal Records Bureau check.
* Promote equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.
* Take reasonable care of health and safety for oneself and others.
* This job description is not exhaustive but indicates the main responsibilities of the post.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
* Experience of professional fundraising, or similar experience in marketing, sales, or business development.
* Track record of setting and achieving fundraising income targets.
* Hardworking and determined.
* Excellent relationship-building, communication, and networking skills.
* Effective time management and organizational skills.
* Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
* Skills in effectively using online fundraising platforms.
* Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of different people.
Qualifications:
* Desirable to have a relevant professional qualification (IOF/CIM) or working towards.
* Qualifications in event management.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Must be over the age of 18.
* Willingness to undergo a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
* Access to a vehicle for business purposes.
* Hold a valid driving licence.
* Have business car insurance.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,500.00 - £27,100.00 per year
Benefits:
* Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Application Questions:
* Do you have experience of professional fundraising, or similar experience in marketing, sales, or business development?
* Do you have a track record of setting and achieving fundraising income targets?
* Do you have, or are you working towards a professional qualification in IOF/CIM?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving licence, access to a car, and business insurance (required)
Work Location: In person
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