Community Fundraiser

COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER

📌     Field Based across Staffordshire and surrounding areas with Head Office in Keele, Staffordshire

🕒     Full-time 

💷     Circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

📄     Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser to join our dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as we embark on a journey of expansion.

Established in 2000, Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!

Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University, Staffordshire, with the option of informal homeworking arrangements up to 40% of working week after passing probation.

POST OUTLINE

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment within a developing service. It is a key role within the Fundraising Team pioneering the launch of community fundraising income and developing local connections and supporters, serving to feed into the charity’s other fundraising income lines.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Community Fundraiser will be responsible for raising funds through cultivating relationships with local supporters and recruiting fundraising volunteers. They will be required to work alongside the Director of Income Generation to create and deliver the Community Fundraising strategy. 

They will need to carefully plan and deliver a regional approach to community engagement by galvanizing existing community groups and networks and proactively recruiting new supporters to choose Caudwell Children for their own fundraising activities, offering advice and support to encourage successful fundraising and repeat, long term support.

• Generation of Income: Drive fundraising activity within a specified geographical area. Delivering income to targets and developing sustainable community fundraising activities and income streams.

• Strategic planning: Support in the development of Caudwell Children’s first Community Fundraising Strategy. Applying a knowledge of the geographical region and existing community groups/networks to ensure a comprehensive awareness of Caudwell Children and the need for fundraising among the business community and general public.

• Supporter Engagement: Identify, recruit and support individuals, local businesses and families to create targeted community fundraising groups. Build and maintain relationships with donors to encourage repeat contributions.

• Fundraising Activities: Recommend and encourage community fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives to achieve financial goals and raise awareness for the Charity within Staffordshire. Maintain an excellent level of understanding of the Charity’s other fundraising activities to identify opportunities for internal referrals.

• Event Representation: Attend and represent the Charity at community events to increase visibility and engagement, promoting fundraising products and campaigns.

• Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination: Drive the recruitment and coordination of volunteers for local fundraising activities, ensuring they are well-supported and engaged.

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of supporter and volunteer activities using a CRM system (Raiser’s Edge NXT), providing regular reports and updates on fundraising progress.

• Compliance: Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant regulations and best practices, including the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Practice.

This role is crucial for driving community engagement and financial support for the Charity, making it essential for candidates to be motivated, professional and passionate about the cause they represent.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record in community fundraising and generating income to hit financial targets.
• Experience in creating and delivering plans and pipelines to deliver income to targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of local community groups & public events in Staffordshire & Cheshire.
• Knowledge of the local business community in Staffordshire & Cheshire.
• Knowledge of statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Experience of working in CQC and ISO regulated organisations.
•  Experience of working with volunteers.

This Job Description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to carry out any other task as deemed appropriate for the level and responsibilities of the post.

DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS

The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a basic disclosure check.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware on your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme. We also encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV via the Apply button. Alternatively, for more information, email Karen Roberts, Head of HR, at k.roberts@caudwellchildren.com

Thank you for your interest in Caudwell Children.