Are you interested in meeting people and building relationships with supporters? Are you enthusiastic, positive, creative, and organised? If this is you, why not consider joining our team?
As a Community Fundraiser for MyVision Oxfordshire, you will be playing an integral part of the fundraising team, leading on our work with supporters in the community and supporting the team to fulfil its income targets.
MyVision Oxfordshire is a long-established charity supporting anyone in the county living with sight loss.
We provide a range of services across Oxfordshire including:
* Information & Advice
* Equipment Provision
* Technology Training
* Befriending and Counselling
* Clubs, Groups, and Sporting Activities
* Children’s events
* And much more
Job Title: Community Fundraiser
Hours: 14-21 per week, flexible working arrangements available, including term-time only. The duties will be scalable depending on the hours.
Starting salary: £27,000 Full Time Equivalent (depending on hours: 14 – £10,800. 21 – £16,200)
Starting Annual Leave: 25 days Full Time Equivalent (depending on hours) Increased after 3-years service.
Contract Type: Permanent (6-month probationary period)
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Base: Home based, with travel requirements across Oxfordshire
Closing Date: 12noon 18th November 2024
Interview Date: 27th November, in person at Bradbury Lodge, Oxford.
Job Purpose:
To develop and implement strategies to raise funds through community engagement and events. You will work with the fundraising team to identify opportunities, build relationships, and execute fundraising initiatives that support MyVision Oxfordshire’s objective of supporting visually impaired people in the county.
Duties:
* Engage with the community and build relationships with our supporters.
* Organise and support fundraising events (to include community and challenge events).
* Work with our Communications Officer and other colleagues to promote fundraising events and initiatives.
* Represent MyVision Oxfordshire at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility.
* Develop and maintain database, ensuring accurate records of supporter interactions, contributions, and preferences.
* Stay informed about fundraising trends, regulations, and best practices.
Other duties:
* Attend and contribute to team meetings.
* Attend relevant training.
* Be an ambassador for MyVision and help us to reach out, grow and continue to support visually impaired people across Oxfordshire.
* Other reasonable duties set out by your line manager or the Chief Executive.
* There may, on occasion, be a need to work outside normal hours e.g. weekends and evenings.