Community and Corporate Fundraiser Vacancy

 Job vacancy:

Part-time Community and Corporate Fundraiser

Contract: Permanent

Horsham Centre Office Based: Hours 20 per week (2.5 days)

Salary (pro-rata) £24,000 per annum

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About the role:

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to generate income for the Olive Tree Cancer Support Group through community and corporate fundraising, principally in Crawley and Horsham and surrounding areas.  This will involve planning and implementing a community and corporate fundraising strategy, engaging within dividual donors, community organisations and corporate sponsors to generate a significant level of income to agreed targets and working with the wider team to advance the goals of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced community and corporate fundraiser who is confident and capable in taking the lead on this key strand of our fundraising stream. You will be managed by the Centre Manager and supported by the Trustees and will have autonomy on leading on individual donors, community and corporate events and partnerships.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have proven experience of building relationships in a fundraising role, across a variety of audiences resulting in increased income generation.  You will have excellent communication and presentation skills coupled with an ability to inspire and motivate others and engage compassionately with service users.

 You will need excellent organisational skills with a good understanding of fundraising targets, as well as strategic thinking ability in combination with good problem-solving skills.  You must be a team player, with a mature, credible and conscientious approach, as you will be part of a small team, working with vulnerable service users, in a key role for the organisation.  You will also be required to assist in day-to-day operations at the Centre.

The flexibility and willingness to work several evenings and weekend days throughout the year and ability to travel independently is essential for this role.

What we’re looking for and main responsibilities:

•       Experience working within a charitable environment.

•       Ability to lead the strategic and operational management specific to the Olive Tree community and corporate fundraising functions to help deliver agreed income targets.

•       Ability to act as an ambassador and build and maintain relationships with individual donors, community organisations and community partners to maximise donations.

•       Stewardship of existing and introduction of new corporate relationships, including giving presentations, identifying sponsorship opportunities and supporting at corporate events, to enhance revenue streams.

•       Ability to develop legacy fundraising in a sensitive manner.

•       Oversight and management of all marketing and fundraising materials for community and corporate events.

•       Recruitment and management of fundraising volunteers to assist at events.

•       Tracking and recording of income for reporting purposes.

•       Liaison with the Communications Administrator to generate fundraising income and boost levels of engagement amongst key audiences.

•       Assisting the team with general enquiries and operational matters as required.

•       Work onsite as the default mode of work – based in our Horsham Centre but occasionally working in our Crawley Centre.

•       Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge and skills.

For more information about our work please visit our website.   www.olivetreecancersupport.org.uk

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why you are a good candidate for the role to recruitment@olivetreecancersupport.org.uk.  

You will be part of a Basic DBS selection process.

Closing date:  14 February 2025

Interviews:  w/c 24 February 2025

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