Community Fundraising and PR Manager
- Recruiter
- Rentstart (UK) Ltd
- Location
- Walton-on-Thames
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2021
- Closes
- 17 Jun 2021
- Sectors
- Charity & Voluntary
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Community Fundraising and PR Manager
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 p.a. dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time (37.5 hours) Due to the nature of this role there is likely to be occasional weekend and out of hours work with time of in lieu provided.
Note: we are happy to look at this position as a part-time role, please make this clear in your application.
Location: Walton on Thames with some local travel expected
Reports to: Chief Executive
Do you have a passion for fundraising, enjoy making connections and spending time developing relationships in the local community? We are looking for a new member of staff to build up our Community and Individual Giving fundraising alongside raising our profile, which in turn will enable us to support local people who are facing homelessness.
About Rentstart:
We are a local charity which helps homeless or vulnerably housed people access quality, affordable private rented accommodation. We house and support local homeless people and provide advice to prevent homelessness. We are based in Walton on Thames and provide providing advice to around 450 people per year and house around 150 clients each year. For more information about us see our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
We are looking for a highly motivated fundraiser to join our small team and build on the successful work we have already done. Over the past two years, we have re-launched our website, grown our social media presence, recruited new volunteers, built up a list of email contacts and forged new relationships with local community groups and corporate supporters. We now need a new member of staff to take this groundwork to the next level. You will work closely with our support team so that you can fully understand why our work is vital and can communicate with our supporters and the wider public just why our charity is in need of support.
What does the role involve?
This role has five main components:
To set out to raise a minimum of £60,000 per year from community groups, events, local corporate and individual giving. We already have multiple local partnerships to build on, a network of volunteers, and pre-Covid-19 we ran a successful range of events including an annual carol concert, cookery demonstrations and fun runs.
To manage the budgets relating to this work and provide quarterly forecasts on progress. This money will be raised from a combination of donations and events income. To provide key data analysis on the success of marketing activities. To increase the net income raised in subsequent years amounts to be agreed in consultation with the Chief Executive.
To manage all data relating to community supporters, local companies and individual givers. This includes managing our Mailchimp database, JustGiving pages and data and database of supporters. You must ensure that data is correct and that GDPR and Gift Aid regulations are followed.
To be able to create engaging content for new and existing supporters and volunteers across a range of media, including press releases, website updates, mass and individual emails, face to face presentations and social media.
To ensure outstanding supporter care to all existing supporters and volunteers and to seek out and engage new local support for our work.
What skills and experience will I need?
Experience of fundraising from community groups, events or individual givers.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including presentation skills.
Strong IT literacy, including managing social media, website amends (Squarespace is our current web platform), Mailchimp and Excel skills. (If the exact programmes are unknown, a strong aptitude for IT is needed and training will be provided.)
Proven track record of building great working relationships with team members, community groups, volunteers and corporate and individual givers.
Ability to work independently as this role is the only Community Fundraising team member within the organisation, whilst still creating strong links with other team members to ensure that all communications are accurately reflecting our work with homeless clients.
Flexibility and willingness to take part in events outside of standard working hours as needed.
Knowledge of fundraising regulations including GDPR and Gift Aid rules.
The ability to use graphic design software is useful but not essential.
An interest in homelessness and supporting local vulnerable people.
All job offers are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In return you shall recieve:
20 days holiday, increasing with length of service
Life Assurance Cover
Health Cash Plan
To apply please provide an up to date CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience would be a great fit for this role.
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 p.a. dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time (37.5 hours) Due to the nature of this role there is likely to be occasional weekend and out of hours work with time of in lieu provided.
Note: we are happy to look at this position as a part-time role, please make this clear in your application.
Location: Walton on Thames with some local travel expected
Reports to: Chief Executive
Do you have a passion for fundraising, enjoy making connections and spending time developing relationships in the local community? We are looking for a new member of staff to build up our Community and Individual Giving fundraising alongside raising our profile, which in turn will enable us to support local people who are facing homelessness.
About Rentstart:
We are a local charity which helps homeless or vulnerably housed people access quality, affordable private rented accommodation. We house and support local homeless people and provide advice to prevent homelessness. We are based in Walton on Thames and provide providing advice to around 450 people per year and house around 150 clients each year. For more information about us see our website or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
We are looking for a highly motivated fundraiser to join our small team and build on the successful work we have already done. Over the past two years, we have re-launched our website, grown our social media presence, recruited new volunteers, built up a list of email contacts and forged new relationships with local community groups and corporate supporters. We now need a new member of staff to take this groundwork to the next level. You will work closely with our support team so that you can fully understand why our work is vital and can communicate with our supporters and the wider public just why our charity is in need of support.
What does the role involve?
This role has five main components:
To set out to raise a minimum of £60,000 per year from community groups, events, local corporate and individual giving. We already have multiple local partnerships to build on, a network of volunteers, and pre-Covid-19 we ran a successful range of events including an annual carol concert, cookery demonstrations and fun runs.
To manage the budgets relating to this work and provide quarterly forecasts on progress. This money will be raised from a combination of donations and events income. To provide key data analysis on the success of marketing activities. To increase the net income raised in subsequent years amounts to be agreed in consultation with the Chief Executive.
To manage all data relating to community supporters, local companies and individual givers. This includes managing our Mailchimp database, JustGiving pages and data and database of supporters. You must ensure that data is correct and that GDPR and Gift Aid regulations are followed.
To be able to create engaging content for new and existing supporters and volunteers across a range of media, including press releases, website updates, mass and individual emails, face to face presentations and social media.
To ensure outstanding supporter care to all existing supporters and volunteers and to seek out and engage new local support for our work.
What skills and experience will I need?
Experience of fundraising from community groups, events or individual givers.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, including presentation skills.
Strong IT literacy, including managing social media, website amends (Squarespace is our current web platform), Mailchimp and Excel skills. (If the exact programmes are unknown, a strong aptitude for IT is needed and training will be provided.)
Proven track record of building great working relationships with team members, community groups, volunteers and corporate and individual givers.
Ability to work independently as this role is the only Community Fundraising team member within the organisation, whilst still creating strong links with other team members to ensure that all communications are accurately reflecting our work with homeless clients.
Flexibility and willingness to take part in events outside of standard working hours as needed.
Knowledge of fundraising regulations including GDPR and Gift Aid rules.
The ability to use graphic design software is useful but not essential.
An interest in homelessness and supporting local vulnerable people.
All job offers are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
In return you shall recieve:
20 days holiday, increasing with length of service
Life Assurance Cover
Health Cash Plan
To apply please provide an up to date CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experience would be a great fit for this role.