Fundraising Officer

Job title: Fundraising Officer (Fixed Term Contract)

Directorate: Communications

Reporting to: Charity Chief Executive

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (0.5)

Contract: Fixed Term for up to 24 months

Salary: GBP24,173 pro rata, equates to GBP12,087 per annum

Closing Date: Friday 8 September 2017 at 5pm

To generate unrestricted and restricted funding for RNC and its IMPACT programme, primarily through researching, writing and submitting compelling applications to trusts and foundations, statutory bodies and other funding sources. The ability to manage a full fundraising workload and achieve agreed targets with minimal supervision is essential. You will be able to work as an individual and as part of a team, and will be a strong communicator and influencer who is comfortable with a wide range of audiences.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop an ongoing annual programme of applications following targeted research in to trust and foundation published application and decision making dates
• Develop appropriate and compelling cases for support for different audiences, writing and presenting tailored applications and obtaining necessary budget and programme information through close liaison with colleagues in other areas of the charity
• Write and submit targeted, timely and appropriate appeals to grant making trusts and foundations and statutory bodies, maintaining a record of applications and outcomes
• Deliver outstanding donor stewardship including timely, effective reporting on all successful bids, with communication tailored to the funder's needs and expectations. Manage internal expectations through regular, clear communication with colleagues
• Contribute to the development and submission of additional funding and sponsorship proposals
• Where required, support colleagues within the team in building and maintaining relationships with, and securing funds from, corporate donors, high net worth individuals and the wider community
• Research, develop and report on new funding opportunities which are a good fit for the organisation's activities and strategic priorities
• Make oral and written presentations to individuals and groups, including providing tours of the campus and pitching specific requests for funding
• Meet targets agreed with the Charity Chief Executive and report regularly on progress
• Update and maintain the fundraising database and website to a high level of accuracy

Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain people with disabilities and those with health conditions. The Disability Confident scheme has taken over from the previous Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicate and promote vacancies
• Offer an interview to people with a disability who meet the minimum requirement
• Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
• Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• At least one activity that will make a difference for people with disabilities

General responsibilities of all staff:

Safeguarding

RNC is committed to the principles and practices of safeguarding. We believe that the safeguarding of all RNC students has paramount importance, and everyone in the College shares an objective to help keep young people and vulnerable adults safe. Each staff member is required to take personal responsibility for ensuring the safeguarding of our students, maintaining own knowledge and understanding through continued familiarity with RNC policies and guidance, promoting safe practice and reporting any concerns

Equality & Diversity

RNC is committed to upholding the values that underpin current equality and diversity legislation. We recognise the importance of equality and diversity being an integral part of our work, to promote equality and prevent unlawful direct or indirect discrimination. Each staff member is required to take personal responsibility for ensuring equality and diversity is recognised and promoted in all aspects of the role, maintaining own knowledge and understanding through continued familiarity with RNC policies and guidance

Health & Safety

RNC is committed to the health, safety and welfare of our students, employees, and all visiting stakeholders. Each staff member is required to ensure that they and others take notice of and operate within RNC Health and Safety guidelines.

Continuing professional development (CPD)

RNC is committed to the development of its staff. The successful applicant will be required to take part in RNC's programme of continuing professional development and will be encouraged to communicate and discuss their personal and team development needs with managers and colleagues.

Note: This job description covers the main, current duties and responsibilities of the job; however, it is subject to review and amendment in the light of developing or changing organisational needs. Other activities commensurate with this Job Description may from time to time be undertaken by the Job Holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION - Fundraising Officer

Experience - Minimum/Essential

• Past experience as a successful professional trusts and foundations fundraiser with a track record of consistently meeting agreed targets
• Making and testing a robust, audience-specific case for support
• Developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders
• Monitoring and reporting including evaluation/making recommendations

Experience - Desirable

• Past experience of working with and fundraising for young people and/or people with a visual impairment
• Working in an education environment
• Broader fundraising experience with high net worth givers and/or corporates
• Contributing to fundraising strategies and target setting

Assessed through application, task and interview

Knowledge/skills - Minimum/Essential

• Proven influencing and negotiation skills
• A proven high standard of written and oral communication, including the ability to adapt messages and styles for different audiences
• Well developed administrative and organisational skills and good attention to detail
• Understanding of, and belief in, the importance of confidentiality
• Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Knowledge/skills - Desirable

• Understanding of the context within which RNC works, including politics and competition
• Experience of working on a specialist fundraising database
• Understanding and application of time management

Assessed through application, task and interview

Qualifications and training - Minimum/Essential

• Previous success in a fundraising role including achieving or exceeding specific/individual targets

Qualifications - Desirable

• Degree level education or equivalent
• Membership of the Institute of Fundraising
• A successful track record in a fundraising role in a similar environment

Assessed through application and certificates

Aptitudes and abilities - Minimum/Essential

• A self-motivated individual who contributes well as part of a team but has the initiative and drive to work independently when required
• Ability to prioritise work and work well under pressure

Assessed through application and interview

Disposition, attitude and motivation - Minimum/Essential

• Excellent personal presentation
• Positive 'can do' outlook
• Enthusiasm, self motivation and initiative
• A genuine people person who enjoys working with others and has a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong belief in the importance of customer service
• Willingness to work flexibly in response to the needs of the organisation including occasional work off campus and variation in hours (with reasonable notice)
• Understanding of safeguarding for our students, and a commitment to safe practice
• Commitment to equality and diversity and its active promotion

Assessed through application and interview

Additional/other

• Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) disclosure required prior to appointment being confirmed
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Assessed through sight of original required documents and completed DBS Form