Community Fundraiser Temporary

For: Office: Community Fundraiser
Ref: VR/11409
Location: Taunton
Hours: Full time, 09.00-17.00 (30 minutes for lunch), 37 hrs pw. Flexible approach to working hours as fundraising events are often in the evening/weekend
Salary: GBP12.38 per hour
Type: Temporary to start 7/8 for up to 6 weeks while they recruit on a permanent basis
Sector: Charity

Job Details

Job Purpose

• To initiate, develop and run community events, appeals and campaigns, contributing to departmental strategy
• To provide appropriate support to unsolicited events organised and run by members of the public
• To support and develop local fundraising committees.
• To ensure the continued high profile of the charity by liaising with Communications Team and identifying awareness-raising opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement new community fundraising events and activities, targeting general public, schools, colleges, community groups and organisations.
• Develop existing portfolio of community events and appeals to maximise income and PR related opportunities.
• Contact key individuals/ personalities within the community and work to establish /develop relationships to benefit the charity.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising event some of which take place outside of normal office hours.
• Accept donations and represent the hospice at cheque presentations.
• Actively seek opportunities to give presentations about the work of the charity to solicit support.
• Liaise with the Communications team to maximise event and appeal related publicity.
• Work with fundraising groups to develop activities.
• Organise and manage volunteers at community events.
• Plan and implement a strategy to raise funds from community groups.
• Record all contacts made on fundraising database.
• Generate and nurture new volunteer groups.

Communication and People Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Good at motivating and managing volunteers to achieving income generation targets
• Excellent presentational skills
• Ability to understand and convey the ethos of the charity.