We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented fundraiser to join our team in the role of Community Fundraising Officer.
Working with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator, th e successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a varied programme of community fundraising activities. This currently includes a recipe club, fundraising campaigns, online raffle and auctions, and attendance at events, alongside supporting individuals, organisations and groups who are organising fundraising events on behalf of the Trust.
While prior third sector experience is required, it's just as important that the successful candidate has excellent communication skills and strong organisational and administrative abilities. This is an exciting time to join the team as we drive a new strategy forwards to widen our presence across the country and increase active involvement with the Trust.
Role: Community Fundraising Officer
Place of Work: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary: Between £26,500 - £28,500 per annum depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period of six months
Hours of Work:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
TOIL for additional hours worked at events and business meetings
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
Other benefits
· Generous contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
· Trips to Nepal to see the Trust’s work first-hand
· Private medical insurance
· enhanced maternity/paternity pay scheme
· 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
· Free on-site parking
Application Deadline: 6 th April 2025
Interview
Please note, we’re actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This role’s primary responsibilities will be as follows:
o Design and deliver polished supporter journeys for all community fundraisers, ensuring maximum fundraising returns. Provide support and guidance from conception to delivery of their event or activity, appropriate thanks, and encourage continued engagement.
o To answer general enquiries from supporters requesting literature and promotional materials for their fundraising activity. Distribute community fundraising packs to donors who are holding local events or participating in our fundraising campaigns.
o Recruit and manage volunteers, encouraging them to promote the Trust within their local community through event attendance and fundraising initiatives. Organise volunteer attendance at the Trust’s own challenge events, including Trailwalker. Handle requests from supporters for Trust representative to attend events, talks or cheque presentations.
o Identify appropriate Third Party Events (such as Armed Forces Day and Country Shows) and manage the Trust’s attendance, with the aim of engaging with supporters, recruiting volunteers, and strengthening the Gurkha Welfare Trust’s brand.
o Work with the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator to develop a yearly strategy to grow income from community fundraising in line with the wider strategy. Develop new income streams through campaigns and/or introducing new communities to the work of the Trust. Analyse and evaluate fundraising programmes upon completion.
o With approval from the Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator, formulate and oversee the annual Community Fundraising budget, including income and expenditure. Liaise with the donations processing and Finance teams to ensure challenge and community income is allocated and recorded correctly.
o Work with the Communications team to ensure effective promotion of community fundraising initiatives across all relevant mediums. Monitor community fundraising Facebook groups and interact with members through sharing relevant information.
o Work with the Communications team to showcase any new initiatives, developing attractive and innovative fundraising assets and ensuring they are readily available for our supporters. Set up smooth, accessible sign-up processes, capturing contact preferences and relevant data that will assist with evaluation and analysis.
o Monitor and report on agreed KPIs relating to Community Fundraising.
KEY SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Applicants for this position should be able to satisfy the following criteria:
Essential
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to develop and implement new initiatives
· Highly organised and efficient in project management
· Ability to develop working relationships with a range of supporter backgrounds.
· Strong administrative skills
· Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
· Ability to prioritise and manage own workload, and work to deadlines
· A positive outlook and supportive team player
· Flexible, can-do attitude, with the ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
· Willing and able to work additional hours at events over evenings and weekends
· Prior experience of working for a not-for-profit organisation
Desirable
· Experience of supporting community and/or event fundraising
· Knowledge of Data Protection regulations
· Working knowledge of a CRM database
· Full UK Driving license, and willingness to drive hired vehicles
QUERIES
If you have any questions over the job description or terms and conditions, please get in touch with us:
* Tel: 01722 323 955
* Email: hr@gwt.org.uk
TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and supporting statement addressing the person specification to hr@gwt.org.uk.