Community and Events Fundraising Officer

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Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid working)

Salary and Benefits: £30,000 plus car, 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays

Job Summary

Main Purpose

To support the Community & Events fundraising programme to achieve agreed annual income targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Community & Events Fundraising Manager to create, develop and deliver a community and events fundraising programme to maximise supporter relationships and fundraising opportunities
• Identify and develop fundraising opportunities to attract new supporters and increase long term support
• Lead on third party/designated fundraising events and activities, delivering these to agreed budget and key performance indicators
• Build long term relationships with supporters, and ensure that all opportunities to develop repeat fundraising are maximised
• Attend third party, Blesma led and community led fundraising events and activities to represent Blesma and provide on the day support as and when required
• Manage fundraising platforms for community and events fundraising
• Work with the Fundraising Team to support the development and promotion of all fundraising activity
• Update and maintain all records on Raisers Edge to agreed standards and timescales

About You

Competencies

• Ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach fundraising targets
• Ability to create and use engaging fundraising products
• Ability to use fundraising platforms
• Ability to maximise income by matching fundraising products with supporters
• Ability to identify the best use of time and resources (own and supporters) to maximise income
• Ability to recognise and reward people’s contribution

Experience

• Proven experience of achieving/exceeding targets in the not for profit or commercial sectors
• Experience of working in a customer/supporter focused environment
• Experience of fundraising in a customer/supporter focused environment
• Experience of project management
• Experience of working as part of a high performing team

Skills

• Excellent relationship management skills
• Excellent communication skills including face to face, written and phone
• Strong, confident presentation skills
• Strong IT skills including knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and fundraising databases (Blesma uses Raisers Edge)
• Exceptional time management and prioritisation skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of the charity sector
• Understanding of community and events fundraising
• Understanding of Blesma’s vision, purpose, and achievements
• Understanding of sector best practice and relevant fundraising/charity legislation (data protection act, health and safety, etc.)

Other

• Experience in the voluntary sector

How to Apply

Apply with your CV and a covering letter which must address the screening questions within the job description. The cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria and competencies of the role. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit.

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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