Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and experienced relationship fundraiser to join our team. This is a new role for the organisation, and we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have a good level of experience in relationship fundraising who can support us to develop our unrestricted fundraising. A successful candidate would hit the ground running with fundraising activity as well as helping to shape the future of fundraising for St Nicks by supporting with the development of a fundraising strategy. This is a really exciting opportunity to shape the future of fundraising for a highly regarded and well-established charity, allowing us to sustain and develop our much-needed work in the city.
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025
Interview date: Monday 28th April 2025
About St Nicks
We are St Nicks, a local environmental charity with a mission to build and connect flourishing communities through urban greenspace generation, nature-based wellbeing, and sustainable living. Based at St Nicks Environment Centre hidden behind residential properties in the Tang Hall area of York, we have a thriving 24-acre nature reserve that is free to explore 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our volunteer team helps us maintain and manage our reserve for the benefit of people and wildlife.
In addition to managing the local nature reserve (LNR), we have three key pillars to our work:
1. Green Corridors York strives for “more, bigger, better and more joined up” green spaces. Conserving nature whilst supporting our communities.
2. Nature-Based Wellbeing delivers both education and mental health support services. Our Nature-Based Wellbeing team runs a series of Ecotherapy groups to help adults find this nature-connectedness.
3. Waste & Sustainability team collects recycling, carries out waste audits, and runs events across the city.
Our values
1. Collaboration – Our approachability and inclusiveness ensure that everyone who is affected by our work is involved in shaping it.
2. Integrity – We are honest, inclusive and have respect for all life through our ethics, authenticity and commitment.
3. Innovation – We are committed to constructively exploring ideas that help us get closer to our vision by doing things differently.
4. Professionalism – All of our actions demonstrate our mutual respect, competence, proactivity and the way we make a difference.
Job Description and Person Specification
About the Role
This exciting new role provides an excellent opportunity to help shape and deliver our approach to fundraising, helping to ensure that St Nicks can continue our vital work in supporting planet, people, and nature. As the sole fundraiser and reporting directly to the CEO, you will be given the autonomy to shape, develop, and deliver on all aspects of our unrestricted fundraising, building key relationships with existing and new supporters and maximising support from community, corporate, and individual supporters.
Job Title
Relationship Fundraiser
Contract Type
This role is initially for a 2-year fixed term contract, with the possibility for extension dependent on the success of the role.
Hours
21-28 hours per week, negotiable. This is based on an FTE of 35 hours per week.
Salary
£30,000 per annum pro-rata
Place of work
Primary place of work is the St Nicks Environment Centre and Local Nature Reserve (LNR) with the opportunity for hybrid arrangements in line with St Nicks policy. Some travel around York is expected with this role.
Working pattern
Negotiable. Typically, hours are worked Mon-Fri between the hours of 09:00 – 17:00 with occasional weekend or evening work by prior agreement.
Responsible to
CEO
Responsible for
Fundraising volunteers
Purpose
To lead and develop our newly formed fundraising function, creating a new strategy to maximise income generation from corporate and community supporters, build strong working partnerships with local businesses and community groups, and deliver on annual unrestricted income targets.
Please see our website for details on how to apply.
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