We are recruiting for a Fundraising Coordinator to join our Marketing and Fundraising Team Key Information: Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator (Community and Events) Department : Marketing and Fundraising Location: First Floor, St Nicholas House, Old Churchyard, Liverpool, L2 8TX Reports to: Marketing & Fundraising Manager Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £26,700 per annum Working pattern: Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home per week) Closing date for applications: 31st January 2025 Interview date: To be confirmed About Options At Options for Supported Living we support people with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brain injuries to live their lives to the full. We work hard to create a better world where people with disabilities contribute to their communities as unique and valued members. Through the support we give, we enable people to make decisions for themselves and live lives full of friends, family, people they love, community, health, and purpose. The same as anyone. And we don’t stop there. We’re committed to speaking out about the things that matter most within social care. Through our community we give people a voice, working together to create a lasting impact. The role: This is a new role in Options and sits within our Marketing and Fundraising team. You will work alongside our Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Marketing Officer and Social Media Apprentice, to generate income for Options through community networking, fundraising and events support. You will also work closely with Options’ Culture and Training Team, and Community Inclusion Team, to identify and co-ordinate fundraising opportunities at new and existing events. Purpose of the Role: Work with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager to communicate Options vision, values and brand to multiple communities across the Liverpool City region in order to raise funds for Options. Options has a wide network of stakeholders, and this role should support this network to raise funds as well as undertaking direct fundraising activities. Key Responsibilities: To assist the Marketing and Fundraising Manager in raising funds from the local community, events, and corporate donors. Support the planning and delivery of key fundraising events and activities. Act as the point of contact for all community fundraising activities and events, including leading the presentation of Options at community events around the Liverpool City Region. Deliver excellent supporter communication and encouragement to fundraisers. Provide administrative support, including inputting data into the CRM system, and researching and scoping new fundraising events and activities. Assist with the planning, logistics, delivery, and aftercare of fundraising events. Steward community fundraisers and event participants, focusing on building positive relationships. Keep the Charity’s CRM up to date and record communications and future actions. Process data from fundraising platforms on a regular basis. Work closely with the Finance Team to ensure relevant income is appropriately recorded. Support Options Training, Events and Community activities as appropriate. Detailed Responsibilities 1. Stewardship and relationship management : Deliver effective stewardship to new and existing community supporters. Maintain positive relationships with all fundraisers and donors through regular contact, updates, and conversations. Act as a point of contact for individual and group fundraisers, ensuring they are supported effectively to increase engagement. Work with those raising funds and ensure they have all the resources required for a successful event/activity. 2. Maximise fundraising income generation : Be part of the development of new funding streams, including in-memory donations, legacy giving, and regular giving. Provide fundraising materials to individuals, groups, and associations as required (e.g., how-to guides, t-shirts, badges, pens, banners, leaflets). Work closely in partnership with Options’ Culture and Training team, and Community and Inclusion team, to offer event support and identify income generation and fundraising opportunities at existing events. 3. Fundraising Events Co-ordination : Deliver a calendar of fundraising events. Offer event support at Options events when needed. Ensure event participants are supported to fundraise actively. Work with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager, Marketing Officer, and Social Media Apprentice to promote fundraising events, and make best use of team resources to ensure events are successful. 4. Awareness and Outreach : Encourage new individuals, groups, and businesses to fundraise for Options. Identify new community fundraising opportunities, and actively develop these through good stewardship and relationship building. Work with colleagues to promote event and community fundraising opportunities. Work with the Social Media Apprentice to create content for social media, website, and other publications. Attend events/talks and be a champion of Options and highlight the importance of fundraising. 5. Data Management : Use the CRM to store and manage fundraiser data in a useful structure, and in line with GDPR. Record supporter communications and any future actions. Process data from fundraising platforms on a regular basis. Qualifications and Skills: Prior community fundraising experience Experience of coordinating and managing events Experience of effective stewardship and relationship building Knowledge of community fundraising principles, methods and procedures including Fundraising Code of Practice Ability to build effective and sustainable relationships Ability to adapt to multiple demands and priorities Ability to effectively work as part of a team and be flexible Comfortable handling money and taking payments - an understanding of basic finance concepts related to fundraising and income generation (eg. fundraising income streams) Practical Skills Excellent communicator, able to inspire and encourage. Ability to use a variety of software, including CRM’s, and Microsoft 365 applications (Excel/Powerpoint/Word/OneDrive). Good organisational and project management skills What we offer: Collaborative, supportive working environment 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays Workplace pension Regular events and socials Opportunity to work in a mission driven organisation Free Blue light card and discounts Employee Assist Programme Learn to drive scheme Cycle to work scheme Ready to Join Us? If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button to join our incredible team Please note: All successful applicants are subject to DBS and pre-employment checks. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship at this time.