Ashton Recruitment require a Corporate Fundraising Coordinator for our client based in Belfast.
Position: Corporate Fundraising Coordinator
Location: Belfast
Duration: Permanent
Pay Rate: £24,790 - £25,584 per annum
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
To support and help coordinate the activities of the Corporate Fundraising Team and at times the wider team in raising the maximum amount of funds from the areas of responsibility within the corporate fundraising area. In conjunction with the Corporate Fundraising Manager the post holder will assist with the fundraising engagement of corporate supporters and in income generation through various activities.
Duties will include:
1. To assist with and help coordinate the delivery of all corporate fundraising activity. This may include but is not limited to design and production of fundraising packs, assisting with presentations to corporates, offering advice and assistance with fundraising ideas, distributing materials and related PR.
2. Co-ordinating fundraising activity on social media on a daily basis, in line with the organisational communications plan and updating website content.
3. Assist with developing strong relationships and sustainable income streams from schools
a. follow-up on school booking subscriptions to provide excellent customer care to schools receiving Health advice via our schools hub
b. Supporting the needs of corporate partners involved in the sponsorship of schools programmes
4. The marketing, promotion and coordinating of the clients "Donations in lieu" campaign including Wedding Favours, Birthday/Celebration/Anniversary and Memorial Gifts.
5. Attending fundraising and corporate events, representing the client, acknowledging donors, receiving donations and occasional public speaking etc.
6. Support the development of seeking out new fundraising activity and leads - Conducting research and assisting with approaches to potential new contacts.
7. Assist and support in the planning and organisation of established the client campaigns including The Builders Tea Campaign
8. Admin duties relating to all areas of fundraising including the management and maintenance of an up to mailing lists.
9. Creating social media posts relating to events and activities within the wider fundraising department.
10. Supporting the wider Fundraising Team as required at busy periods.
Essential Criteria:
1. Third level qualification in business, hospitality, fundraising, marketing or sales or alternatively 2 years' experience working in a marketing, sales or fundraising role.
2. Computer literate and good knowledge of MS Office and Social Media platforms.
3. Excellent organisational skills.
4. Proven team player.
5. Prepared to work flexible hours at events throughout the year.
6. First class communication and interpersonal skills including experience of interacting with people at all levels, and the ability to speak in public.
7. Proven ability to multi-task, prioritise and work to deadlines.
8. The ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout Northern Ireland, a current full driving licence, business insurance and access to a car or some other form of transport to allow the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full.
Desirable Criteria:
1. Experience working in a Fundraising or Events role
2. A minimum of 2 years' experience in one of the following work environments - Fundraising, Business, Events, Social Media/ PR/Marketing.
3. Customer/Relationship/Account Management experience
4. Experience in designing promotional materials eg leaflets, posters.
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